 Paul Harris
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- Legislative District:
17
- Full Name:
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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Two pieces of legislation prime sponsored by Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, passed the Legislature during the 2025 legislative session and are expected to become law. One measure has been signed into law, while the other one awaits Governor Bob Ferguson’s signature. House Bill 1372 will extend the expiration date of the Sunset Act to 2045... Read more » -
The Legislature adjourned Sine Die last night at 6:30 p.m., ending the 2025 legislative session. Unless a special session is called, state lawmakers will not reconvene again until January 12, 2026. Like every legislative session, there were wins and losses. Unfortunately, those losses came into focus over the last week in the form of the... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, House Republican Caucus Chair and assistant ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee, and Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, announced that the House passed a bipartisan 2025-27 Capital Budget that delivers more than $81 million in critical local investments for communities across the 20th Legislative District. The $7.6 billion capital budget funds construction and repair projects... Read more » -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama and ranking member on the House Finance Committee, discusses the largest tax increases in state history on The Impact (2025 Sine Die Special) with Mike McClanahan on April 27, 2025. -
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 »
20th Legislative District
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 Peter Abbarno
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- Legislative District:
20
- Full Name:
Peter Abbarno
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As we recognize National Police Week (May 11-17, 2025), we pause not only to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across our country, but also to reflect on the vital role these men and women play in communities across Washington State. Each day, Washington’s law enforcement officers stand as the thin blue... Read more » -
House Republicans have been fighting to hold criminals accountable in Washington state, which has the third-highest total crime rate in the nation. Unfortunately, Democrats in the Legislature have continued to prioritize criminals over victims. Republicans introduced bills (HB 1890, HB 1891, HB 1892, and HB 1893) to hold prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and legislators accountable... Read more » -
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, that enables cities and tribal governments to work together more effectively to extend essential public services. House Bill 1039 provides a clear legal framework for cities and federally recognized tribes, specifically the City of La Center and the Cowlitz Tribe, to establish... Read more » -
Speaking with KVI’s Phil Vandervort, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, urged Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto record tax increases passed by majority Democrats in the 2025 session. Abbarno says if Ferguson vetoes the tax increases, he could become a hero to working class families who would struggle to make ends meet if they... Read more » -
Instead of controlling spending, state Democrats hit working families in Washington with the largest tax increase in state history. ⚠️HB 2049 | Property tax spikes: 55% increase of local school district property tax levy authority. ⚠️SB 5801 | Gas and transportation taxes: Increases in gas taxes, additional license fees, and more. ⚠️HB 2081 | Business... Read more » -
As we celebrate Small Business Month this May, it’s with a heavy heart and growing frustration that we must also confront the legislative decisions made earlier this year in Olympia. The 2025 session saw Democrats in Olympia pass the largest tax increase in Washington state history. It delivered a series of blows to small businesses... Read more » -
Legislative Democrats ended the 2025 session by sending the largest tax increase in state history to Gov. Ferguson’s desk. While the session may be officially over, House Republicans work for the people of Washington year-round. We encourage you to stay engaged – reach out to your legislators with your ideas and concerns as they work... Read more » -
Before adjourning the 2025 legislative session sine die, legislative Democrats passed the largest tax increase in state history, totaling more than $9.5 billion over four years: ⚠️HB 2049 | Property tax spikes: 55% increase of local school district property tax levy authority. ⚠️SB 5801 | Gas and transportation taxes: Increases in gas taxes, additional license... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, House Republican Caucus Chair and assistant ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee, and Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, announced that the House passed a bipartisan 2025-27 Capital Budget that delivers more than $81 million in critical local investments for communities across the 20th Legislative District. The $7.6 billion capital budget... Read more » -
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 »
20th Legislative District
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 Stephanie McClintock
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- Legislative District:
18
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- Full Name:
Stephanie McClintock
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It’s great to be back home in Southwest Washington after spending the last three and a half months in Olympia. As with any legislative session, there were pros and cons, with some positive policies making it to the governor’s desk. But unfortunately, this session will be remembered for the largest tax increase in Washington state... Read more » -
I want to invite you to join me and my fellow 18th District state legislator Rep. John Ley for a combined town hall meeting with 20th District lawmakers, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. The 2025 legislative session just concluded on April 27 and there is a... Read more » -
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 »
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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The 2025 legislative session ended on Sunday, April 27, with the state’s three budgets passing. This was a difficult session for many reasons, including the budget deficit created by overspending by state government. However, we did accomplish a lot, and many good bills will become law. Unfortunately, not every policy that reaches the governor’s desk... Read more » -
Lawmakers from the 17th District helped secure important funding for their district on Sunday, as the Washington State Legislature approved the state’s 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets. The capital budget is primarily funded through bond sales and focuses on long-term physical investments such as public schools, water systems, and community facilities. The final budget spends... Read more » -
Stevenson High School sisters Maia and Jenna Wickersham spent last week in Olympia working as pages in the Washington State House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Waters, from the 17th Legislative District. Among their duties as pages, the 15-year-old twin sisters were responsible for delivering messages and documents to state lawmakers working in various... Read more » -
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 »
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 officially over after the Legislature passed the state’s three operating budgets on Sunday, along with billions of dollars in new taxes and fees. The last three and a half months have been a whirlwind for me as a freshman legislator. I have met many great people and learned so many... Read more » -
Lawmakers from the 17th District helped secure important funding for their district on Sunday, as the Washington State Legislature approved the state’s 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets. The capital budget is primarily funded through bond sales and focuses on long-term physical investments such as public schools, water systems, and community facilities. The final budget spends... Read more » -
In episode 12 of the #FixWashington podcast, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno speaks with Southwest Washington Reps. Dave Stuebe and John Ley about their priorities and the impacts the Democrats’ new tax proposals would have on working families. To listen and subscribe to The Fix Washington Podcast, click here: https://rss.com/podcasts/washington-h… -
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 »
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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Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, talks with KXL’s Lars Larson about a recent Oregon Transportation Commission meeting he attended which disclosed eye-opening information about bids, tolling and length of construction of the planned I-5 Interstate Bridge between Vancouver and Portland. Wash. House Republicans · 05-12-25 – RADIO: Rep. John Ley shares new eye-opening info on I-5... Read more » -
The last three and a half months have been amazing. Working on your behalf in the state Legislature has been an honor and privilege. It was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you and be your voice in Olympia. Now... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, joins Lars Larson on Portland’s KXL Radio to talk about the largest tax increases in state history just adopted by majority Democrats in Olympia before the Legislature adjourned the 2025 session on April 27. The pair also discusses new Muslim holidays being recognized by the state of Washington, following legislation passed... Read more » -
I want to invite you to join me and my fellow 18th District state legislator Rep. Stephanie McClintock for a combined town hall meeting with 20th District lawmakers, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. We will review the 2025 legislative session, which just concluded on April 27.... Read more » -
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.
18th Legislative District
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