 Paul Harris
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- Legislative District:
17
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Paul Harris
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I hope this letter finds you well. As we head toward summer and much of what happened during the 2024 legislative session becomes history, I wanted to reach out and remind you that I’m still hard at work representing the people of the 17th District. The 2024 legislative session ended two months ago but a... Read more » -
Rep. Paul Harris recaps the 2024 legislative session together with Rep. Kevin Waters and Sen. Lynda Wilson, including public safety, the state budgets, and the six public initiatives introduced to the Legislature earlier this year. -
On Tuesday, the governor signed into law a bipartisan bill from Rep. Paul Harris that will provide a much-needed boost to the semiconductor industry in Washington. House Bill 2482 will extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until Jan. 1, 2034. The legislation also reinstates six tax preferences that expired on Jan. 1, 2024, and... Read more » -
The 2024 legislative session ended as scheduled, on Thursday, March 7. This 60-day session was packed full of state business covering numerous issues. As with any session, we had some wins and losses, but overall House Republicans made a real difference for Washingtonians, despite being in the minority. As your state legislator, I represent people... Read more » -
The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously approved the state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget today. The biennial construction, repair, and infrastructure funding plan, Senate Bill 5949, appropriates a total of $1.33 billion in funding. Reps. Paul Harris and Kevin Waters, who helped secure more than $21 million of funding for the 17th District, were pleased to... Read more » -
Last week, Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, joined House Republicans to lay out the case against a bill (SB 6058) that would link our state’s carbon market to California and Quebec. House Republicans oppose this policy and the Climate Commitment Act, which has placed extraordinary financial burdens on low-income Washingtonians. Instead, they support Initiative 2117, which... Read more » -
Semiconductor manufacturers in Washington could receive a nice break thanks to a bipartisan bill from Rep. Paul Harris that would reinstate semiconductor tax incentives. The Washington State Senate voted 47-1 in favor of House Bill 2482 on Friday, which would extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturers for 10 years. “These companies chose Southwest Washington... Read more » -
I hope this short letter finds you well. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you in Olympia. I wanted to remind you that I will join my 17th District seatmates, Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, and Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, for a virtual town-hall meeting tomorrow evening, Feb. 22 at 6:30, to discuss the... Read more » -
It’s hard to believe the 2024 session is already entering its final weeks. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, we reached the house of origin cutoff, meaning that was the last day bills could be voted out of their respective chamber. After a week and a half of more committee meetings to consider bills from the Senate,... Read more » -
Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, speaks on final passage of his bill that would extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until Jan. 1, 2034. The bill would also reinstate six tax preferences that expired on Jan. 1, 2024. Harris explains why these tax preferences are so important to the economy in his community.
17th Legislative District
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 Ed Orcutt
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- Legislative District:
20
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Ed Orcutt
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Statement from Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama and ranking member on the House Finance Committee, on the recent passage of three Senate tax bills: “Once again, House Democrats passed massive tax increases on the people of Washington state in the middle of the night. This time, they targeted new sales taxes on services, the capital gains... Read more » -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking member on the House Finance Committee, opposes House Bill 2081 in a speech on the House floor. The legislation would impose $5 billion in new taxes on Washington businesses over the next four years. The bill, pushed by Democrats, passed on a close 50-48 vote in the House on April 22,... Read more » -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking member on the House Finance Committee, delivers a floor speech in opposition to House Bill 2049. The measure, which was amended from its original version, would allow for an increase in local property taxes and widen the funding gap between property-rich and property-poor school districts. The controversial bill passed on a... Read more » -
Statement from Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking member on the House Finance Committee, on the passage of three House tax bills: “Early this morning, after midnight, House Democrats passed three bills that will be part of the largest tax increases in state history. They passed legislation that will increase local property taxes at a time when... Read more » -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, talks with KVI’s Phil Vandervort about a lengthy list of tax bills Democrats plan to send to the House and Senate floors for a vote this week. Wash. House Republicans · 04-21-25 – RADIO: Rep. Ed Orcutt tells KVI about the enormous tax proposals Democrats plan to pass into law -
Jenna Beddall, 14, was a page in the Washington State House of Representatives April 14-18. Rep. Ed Orcutt of the 20th Legislative District sponsored the 9th-grader from W.F. West High School. Jenna assisted state representatives on the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives, made deliveries on the Capitol Campus, and supported other state... Read more » -
Republicans are trying to stop House Bill 2049. The controversial legislation would increase property taxes across Washington state by lifting the annual growth cap from 1% up to 3%, based on inflation and population changes. Learn more in the video and links below. -
Two weeks ago, I shared my concerns with the House Democrats’ operating budget and the new taxes and fees it relied on. Following a seven-hour debate on March 31, I voted against that legislation. All of my House Republican colleagues, in addition to five House Democrats, joined me in opposition to the spending plan. I’ll... Read more » -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking member on the House Finance Committee, explains why he voted against the House Democrats’ operating budget. He also weighs in on proposed tax increases and Governor Bob Ferguson’s opposition to the operating budgets recently passed by both House and Senate Democrats. Learn more about the House Democrats’ operating budget at this... Read more » -
Sam Parker served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives from March 24 to 28. Sam, age 15 and from Ridgefield High School, was sponsored by Rep. Ed Orcutt. Sam helped with various duties on the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives, made deliveries on the Capitol Campus in Olympia,... Read more »
20th Legislative District
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 Peter Abbarno
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- Legislative District:
20
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Peter Abbarno
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By this Sunday, April 27, the 2025 legislative session will officially come to a close. Then comes the most important part: explaining to you what it all means. While the gavels may be coming down, the consequences of the decisions made in Olympia are just beginning to hit kitchen tables across Washington. That’s why I’m... Read more » -
House Republican Caucus Chair Rep. Peter Abbarno stood in support of Amendment 1428 to Senate Bill 5801 — an effort to reduce a proposed 12-cent increase on diesel fuel. With fuel costs already among the highest in the nation, Abbarno warned that even higher diesel prices would make life even more expensive for Washington families,... Read more » -
Reps. Stephanie McClintock and John Ley of the 18th Legislative District will hold a joint town hall meeting with 20th District lawmakers, Reps. Ed Orcutt and Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. The four lawmakers will review the 2025 legislative session, which concludes on April 27. Much of their focus will be... Read more » -
Becca Jones, a sophomore at Centralia High School, recently traveled to Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. House Republican Caucus Chair Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, sponsored her visit during the week of April 14–18. “Becca was a fantastic addition to the House for the week,” said Abbarno. “She... Read more » -
In his weekly recap, Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, talks about some bad policies before the Legislature. Instead of ensuring that single-parent families on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) receive their full child support payments, Democrats chose to fund DEI programs at public universities. Rather than reining in the exponential growth of... Read more » -
Washington families are facing real and growing challenges. The cost of living in Washington is among the highest in the nation. We pay more for groceries, ranking fourth in the country. Fuel prices keep climbing because of gas taxes and overregulation. Proposals to increase business taxes and raise property taxes are closer to reality. It... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, recently stood up against a series of bills that would hurt some of Washington’s most vulnerable residents—low-income children, disabled adults, and new mothers. These bills passed despite vocal opposition, and he voted no on all three. Here’s why: “If we want to fix Washington, we need to fix... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, shares that four of his bills have passed both chambers of the Legislature. Two have been signed by the governor, House bills 1003 and 1064, and two are moving closer toward landing on the governor’s desk, House bills 1039 and 1990. Abbarno also warns of looming tax hikes... Read more » -
Washington’s infrastructure coordination team—SYNC—will continue to operate under legislation sponsored by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1064 into law today, extending SYNC’s work. “Infrastructure is one of the most critical investments we can make in the long-term success of our communities,” said Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair. “This legislation helps... Read more » -
During debate on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5181—a controversial proposal that guts Initiative 2081 and undermines the rights of parents—the House Democratic majority invoked a procedural move known as a “call to question.” This tactic immediately ends debate and forces a vote, even if members are still waiting to speak. It hadn’t been used in... Read more »
20th Legislative District
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 Stephanie McClintock
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- Legislative District:
18
- Precinct:
556
- Full Name:
Stephanie McClintock
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Clark County residents will have the opportunity to meet their legislators at a combined Legislative Town Hall scheduled with Reps. Stephanie McClintock and John Ley of the 18th Legislative District and 20th District lawmakers, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. The four lawmakers will review the 2025... Read more » -
A bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to give teenagers the right to work more hours while still in high school will officially become law next year after being signed by the governor on Monday. House Bill 1121, which received unanimous approval in the House and overwhelming support in the Senate, will allow 16- or 17-year-old... Read more » -
We are nearing the finish line of the 2025 legislative session, but we still have important, unfinished business, namely passing the state’s three spending budgets. As I shared in my last update, the majority party’s proposals include major tax increases. To that end, I asked for your input by completing a survey about these new... Read more » -
This week, the Washington State House of Representatives unveiled its proposed 2025-27 capital budget, House Bill 1216. The $7.63 billion spending plan is focused on K-12 school construction, public infrastructure, behavioral health facilities, affordable housing, and economic development. As part of the budget, Rep. Stephanie McClintock and Rep. John Ley worked to secure more than... Read more » -
Rep. Stephanie McClintock hosted Ridgefield High School student, Julia Smith as a House page in Olympia in the state House of Representatives during the week of Mar. 23-28. During her time at the state Capitol, Julia assisted representatives on the House floor and spent time helping Rep. McClintock, R-Vancouver, with some of her legislative duties.... Read more » -
As we enter the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, Democrats in the House and Senate have recently released comprehensive new tax proposals that will impact everyone in Washington. Ranging from $15 to $20 billion, if either House or Senate Democratic proposals is enacted, it would be the largest tax increase in Washington state’s... Read more » -
The 2025 legislative session is heading into its last several weeks, with the final gavel scheduled for April 27. Last week, was House of Origin cutoff, when all bills had to be passed out of their original chamber to stay alive, except for bills considered necessary to implement the budget. We spent hours debating and... Read more » -
On Monday, the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to allow teenagers to work more hours while still in high school. Under House Bill 1121, 16—or 17-year-old minors could work as many hours during the school year as they can during summer, school vacations, or holidays if they... Read more » -
The 2025 session has reached some important cutoff dates, with another coming in two weeks. Policy committee cutoff was on Feb. 21, which means bills needed to be approved in their respective policy committees to advance. Our next critical deadline is fiscal committee cutoff on Feb. 28, when all bills in fiscal committees, such as... Read more » -
A bipartisan bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock, which would require the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to create a voluntary, confidential online survey for parents or guardians to fill out when transferring or withdrawing a student from a public school or school district, has received unanimous approval from the House Education committee. “We... Read more »
18th Legislative District
VANCOUVER, WA
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 Kevin Waters
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- Legislative District:
17
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Kevin Waters
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Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters will take effect later this year after being signed by the governor this week, including one that will allow alcohol producers and breweries to sublet their kitchen space. On Tuesday, House Bill 1602, which unanimously passed both chambers, allows breweries to subcontract the restaurant part of their business... Read more » -
Washougal High Schooler, Jacob Larzalere, recently spent a week at the state Capitol in Olympia, to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Kevin Waters sponsored Jacob, who is 16 years old. In his free time, Jacob enjoys studying economics and geopolitics. In his free time, he likes nature, aquariums... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, speaks on the House floor against Senate Bill 5181, another bill to strip parents of their rights to be involved in their children’s’ education and health decisions at school. Waters expresses his concern about the economic impacts the bill will have on Washington public schools and the kids who attend them.... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Vancouver, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR Radio to discuss the latest news on funding for the Gorge Commission. Waters also discusses the transportation budget and funding for the Hood River Bridge, which he says is vital for both commerce and transportation. Wash. House Republicans · 04-09-25 – RADIO: Rep. Waters joins KIHR... Read more » -
There are just three weeks left in the 2025 legislative session, but several major hurdles still need to be to be cleared before the final gavel is scheduled to drop on April 27. Our primary task to complete is passing the state’s three budgets. According to forecasts, we are facing a huge shortfall in funding... Read more » -
As we move into spring, we can see a light at the end of the tunnel of this 105-day legislative session. However, there is still much work to be done over the final five weeks, especially when it comes to the state’s three budgets: operating, transportation, and capital. Before I get into the latest budget... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR for an update on the latest budget forecast and how it might affect negotiations in the Legislature and state government workers. He also discusses his own legislation and what to expect for the rest of the 2025 legislative session. Wash. House Republicans · 03-19-25 – RADIO:... Read more » -
Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters passed the Washington State House of Representatives this week, including one allowing alcohol producers and breweries to sub out their kitchen space to people with restaurant experience. House Bill 1602, which passed unanimously, would allow breweries to subcontract the restaurant part of their business to individuals or entities... Read more » -
The 2025 session is more than half over, and both chambers in the Legislature are about to finish several days and long hours of voting on hundreds of policies. Tomorrow is House of Origin cutoff, when all bills except those necessary to implement the budget must be passed out of their respective chamber to stay... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters’ bill that would change the definitions under the alcohol server permit statutes is headed to the Senate after receiving unanimous approval from the Washington State House of Representatives this week. House Bill 1698 would clarify that all persons selling and serving alcohol for on-premises consumption at a licensed facility need to obtain... Read more »
17th Legislative District
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 David Stuebe
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- Legislative District:
17
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David Stuebe
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The 2025 legislative session is heading into the final weeks, but we still have several important tasks to complete. The Legislature’s top priority is to pass the state’s three budgets: operating, transportation, and capital. Washington is facing a budget deficit of anywhere between $7 to $15 billion, depending on which report you believe. So, how... Read more » -
Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, discusses his experience as a new state representative and his efforts to make Washington better for everyone by making communities safe, creating more jobs, addressing homelessness, and making life more affordable. He also discusses the state’s operating budget and the need to better manage and spend state revenue. Click below to... Read more » -
Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR to discuss the pending funding for the Slough Bridge and the White Salmon/Hood River Bridge. Stuebe explains how the slough bridge has been a major issue and safety concern for Camas, Washougal, and the Port for 10 years. This has been a collaborative project between the... Read more » -
We are closing in on the final month of the 2025 legislative session, which is scheduled to end on April 27. Last week, was House of Origin cutoff, when all bills had to be passed out of their original chamber to stay alive, except for bills considered necessary to implement the budget. Good and Bad... Read more » -
Thank you again for allowing me to serve you in Olympia. I’m reaching out with this quick reminder that I will join my 17th District seatmates, Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, and Sen. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, for a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the 2025 legislative session, which is about to hit the House of... Read more » -
Rep. David Stuebe joins Mark Bailey on KIHR to discuss the latest happenings of the 2025 legislative session. Stuebe expresses gratitude for the people he works with, shares his experience in trying to pass good legislation, and explains how the majority is passing several bad bills and why that will negatively impact Washington. Stuebe also... Read more » -
The state lawmakers serving Skamania County, Camas, Washougal, part of Vancouver, and parts of rural Clark County, including Battle Ground, Yacolt, and Hockinson, will hold a virtual town hall meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Using the Zoom platform, Sen. Paul Harris and Reps. Kevin Waters and David Stuebe will... Read more » -
Washington continues to deal with the third-largest homeless population in the nation, and the problem is not getting better. Homeless encampments are spreading into more communities, and crime in homeless camps is increasing, including murder, sexual assault, human trafficking, and substance abuse. These camps create environmental hazards and are bad for public health and safety.... Read more » -
We have reached a benchmark in the 2025 legislative session. Friday, Feb. 28, is fiscal cutoff, meaning all bills must be passed out of their respective fiscal committees to be considered alive this session. On Monday, March 3, we start 10 consecutive days of floor action to vote on hundreds of bills until the 5... Read more » -
Thanks to a bill from Rep. David Stuebe, Washington backcountry search and rescue teams could soon receive a boost in their emergency response efforts. On Wednesday, the House Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1625, Stuebe’s first bill as a state representative. HB 1625 would create a grant program to support... Read more »
17th Legislative District
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 John Ley
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- Legislative District:
18
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John Ley
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Clark County residents will have the opportunity to meet their legislators at a combined Legislative Town Hall scheduled with Reps. Stephanie McClintock and John Ley of the 18th Legislative District and 20th District lawmakers, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. The four lawmakers will review the 2025... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor against Senate Bill 5813, which will add an additional 2.9% excise tax on individual’s Washington capital gains exceeding $1 million. Ley explains how wealthy individuals will continue to leave Washington because of this and other taxes. He also shares a poem outlining the majority party’s insatiable... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor in opposition of House Bill 1958, which would allow for the issuance of up to $2.5 billion of bonds for the design, right-of-way, and construction of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project. Click below to watch. -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor regarding his amendment to House Bill 1958, regarding tolling bond authority. The amendment would have prevented any bonds or other forms of debt be issued until a binding agreement has been entered into between Washington and Oregon that requires that any and all costs or funding... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, opposes a bill that would streamline the toll rate setting process at the transportation commission. Senate Bill 5702 would remove toll rate setting from the rulemaking process under the Administrative Procedure Act, which Ley says would limit constituent input and ultimately increase toll rates. Click below to watch. -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor against the Senate’s version of a bill that would strip parents of their rights to have access to their children’s education and health decisions in school. Click below to watch. -
In the halls of Olympia, a fierce battle is raging over the future of taxes and spending in Washington state. As a Republican representative, I’m fighting to protect taxpayers from what I see as excessive tax hikes and wasteful spending proposed by majority Democrats. With proposals on the table that could drastically increase your financial... Read more » -
This week, the Washington State House of Representatives unveiled its proposed 2025-27 capital budget, House Bill 1216. The $7.63 billion spending plan is focused on K-12 school construction, public infrastructure, behavioral health facilities, affordable housing, and economic development. As part of the budget, Rep. Stephanie McClintock and Rep. John Ley worked to secure more than... Read more » -
As the 2025 legislative session heads into its final stretch, taxes and spending take center stage in Olympia. Both the House and Senate have passed spending proposals in budgets that will require the largest tax increase in the state’s history. On Tuesday, Governor Bob Ferguson pushed back. Without mincing words, his message was clear: The... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, introduces an amendment to the transportation budget that would ensure Oregon pays for its own Light Rail upgrades as part of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Restoration program which would save Washington up to $500 million for its own transportation projects. Click below to watch.
18th Legislative District
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