Washington State Representatives

All House members are elected for two years. All members stand for reelection in the general election during even years and begin serving the first day of the legislative session following the general election (the second Monday of January).

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Paul Harris	Legislative District: 17 Full Name: Paul Harris Rep. Harris legislative update: I’m here to listen and serve 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. Harris shares 2024 session review in his combined 17th District newsletter 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. Bipartisan bill from Rep. Harris to assist the semiconductor industry signed into law by the governor 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 » Statewide initiative news, budgets finalized, and legislative successes: 2024 session recap 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 » 17th District lawmakers secure more than $21 million in the 2024-25 supplemental capital and transportation budgets 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 » Rep. Harris joins fellow House Republicans in speaking against a bill that would link WA’s carbon market to California and Quebec 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 » Senate approves Bipartisan legislation from Harris to assist semiconductor manufacturers 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 » There’s still time to sign up for our Zoom town hall tomorrow 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 » Please join us at our virtual town hall next week for an update on the 2024 legislative session 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. Harris speaks about his bill to reinstate tax incentives to semiconductor manufacturers 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
Ed Orcutt	Legislative District: 20 Full Name: Ed Orcutt Rep. Ed Orcutt explains why he was gaveled in the debate on parental rights legislation In House floor debate, Rep. Ed Orcutt fought to include an amendment to House Bill 1296 that would have required school districts to provide monthly opportunities during weekends and evening hours for parents and guardians to examine textbooks, curriculum, and supplemental materials used in their child’s classrooms. In his floor speech on this amendment, Rep.... Read more » Rep. Ed Orcutt on March revenue forecast: “It’s overspending that got us into this problem.” In this video, Rep. Ed Orcutt, a member of the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, weighs in on the March revenue forecast and what it means for state budget writers. Orcutt: “It’s overspending that got us into this problem. We need to get control of the spending.” House floor action Wednesday concluded 10 consecutive days of House floor action voting on bills and amendments, with some nights working past 11:00 p.m. and even until 3:30 a.m. A vast majority of bills pass off the House and Senate floors with strong bipartisan – even unanimous – support. I think that is an important thing to highlight.... Read more » Rep. Ed Orcutt fights for parental access to school curriculum in debate on House Bill 1296 Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, fought to include an amendment to House Bill 1296 that would have required school districts to provide monthly opportunities during weekends and evening hours for parents and guardians to examine textbooks, curriculum, and supplemental materials used in their child’s classrooms. House Democrats voted “no.” House Bill 1296, which would re-write the... Read more » Live on March 25: 20th District Virtual Town Hall – Don’t Miss It! Join your 20th District legislators for a virtual town hall! Mark your calendar! On March 25 at 6:30 p.m., Sen. John Braun, Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Rep. Ed Orcutt are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss important issues impacting the 20th District. This is your chance to hear updates, ask questions, and engage directly with your elected officials. When: March 25 at... Read more » Rep. Ed Orcutt: “We need property tax relief” Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, delivers a floor speech in favor of Amendment 127 to House Bill 1494. The amendment would prevent the multifamily property tax exemption program from resulting in a state or local property tax levy shift to nonexempted taxpayers. Amendment 127 was voted down by House Democrats. House Bill 1494 would make various... Read more » Rep. Ed Orcutt opposes property tax increases in House floor speech Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, delivers a floor speech in opposition to House Bill 1488 on March 3, 2025. The measure, which passed on a 57-39 vote, would eliminate the maximum annual per-parcel rate for conservation district rates and charges. Fiscal committee cutoff Today is fiscal committee cutoff, concluding a busy week in the House Appropriations, Capital Budget, Finance, and Transportation committees. This means all fiscal House bills needed to pass out of these respective committees, or they are considered “dead” for the legislative session – except for legislation deemed necessary to implement the operating budget. The next... Read more » Rep. Ed Orcutt discusses his opposition to property tax increases and a new Road Usage Charge Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, explains his opposition to legislation proposed by House Democrats that would raise the property taxes growth factor (House Bills 1334 and 1356) and create a Road Usage Charge (House Bill 1921). He is the ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee and served on a work group that studied the Road... Read more » Taxes Day 33 of the 105-day legislative session is coming to a close. State lawmakers are quickly approaching their first self-imposed deadline, policy committee cutoff on February 21. You can learn more about all of the deadlines at this 2025 Session Cutoff Calendar. Video update In my video update last week, I discussed two bills I... Read more » 20th Legislative District
Peter Abbarno	Legislative District: 20 Full Name: Peter Abbarno Our Community at the Capitol \| Weeks 9 & 10 With Week 10 now behind us, the 2025 legislative session continues to gain momentum as we head into the final stretch. Our Community at the Capitol continues to spotlight the remarkable people and organizations from the 20th Legislative District who are making their voices heard in Olympia! This biweekly update features photos of constituents who... Read more » Legislative Recap: Week 10 Recap with Rep. Peter Abbarno \| It’s March Madness! Here comes the biggest tax increase in Washington state history In his Week 10 recap, Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, breaks down some of the worst tax proposals in Washington state history—bills that would crush businesses, burden working families, and expand government at the taxpayers’ expense. Among them is House Bill 2045, which imposes a massive Business & Occupation (B&O) tax increase targeting... Read more » Capitol Report with Rep. Peter Abbarno: Legislation to keep an eye on Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, highlights one bad bill and one good bill advancing through the Legislature as lawmakers return to their committees to consider bills from the opposite chamber. Wash. House Republicans · 03-21-25 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Abbarno: Legislation to keep an eye on Rep. Peter Abbarno: Late nights, high stakes and the battle to protect Washington’s future The most important issues I hear about daily from constituents in Southwest Washington and across our state are affordability and crime. Families are struggling with the rising cost of living — housing, childcare and basic necessities continue to climb beyond reach. At the same time, crime is increasing, and communities are demanding real solutions to... Read more » Capitol Report with Rep. Peter Abbarno: An update after house of origin cutoff Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, joins Capitol Report to provide an update on the status of good and bad bills after the deadline for the House and Senate to pass bills that were introduced by their members. Bills that passed will now move to the opposite chamber for further consideration. Wash. House Republicans · 03-14-25 –... Read more » Week 9 Legislative Update: Policy wins, battles, and an invitation to our virtual town hall The past few weeks in Olympia have been grueling, with long days and even longer nights on the House floor as we debated key legislation. Some positive bills moved forward, others with damaging consequences passed despite strong opposition, and thankfully, several harmful proposals failed to advance. I want to keep you informed about the latest... Read more » Legislative Recap: Week 9 Recap with Rep. Peter Abbarno Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, recaps week nine of the 2025 legislative session. ❌The bad bills passed by House Democrats: ▶️HB 1296 would roll back the parental rights initiative. ❌The Dead House Democrat bills ▶️HB 1178 would reduce sentences for gun, drug, and other dangerous crimes around schools and bus stops. ▶️HB 1607,... Read more » Rep. Peter Abbarno applauds House passage of House Bill 1990 to strengthen infrastructure resilience after catastrophic events Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, is proud to announce the passage of House Bill 1990, a landmark measure aimed at enhancing the resilience and recovery of Washington state’s critical infrastructure in the face of catastrophic events. HB 1990, which passed with strong bipartisan support in the House, establishes a framework for catastrophic infrastructure securitization, ensuring that... Read more » Rep. Peter Abbarno: Defending Parents’ Rights to be involved in their children’s lives \| Opposition to House Bill 1296 During a floor speech on House Bill 1296, Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, passionately opposed legislation that undermines parental rights and compromises the safety of young girls in public spaces. Speaking as a father, he shared his personal concerns about policies that force children to navigate unsafe environments in bathrooms and locker rooms,... Read more » Rep. Peter Abbarno: Protecting staff, youth, and accountability in juvenile facilities \| Opposition to House Bill 1815 During a compelling floor speech, Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, strongly opposed House Bill 1815, citing its failure to hold violent offenders accountable and protect staff and youth at Green Hill. As a longtime resident of his community, he shared firsthand accounts from staff and administrators who have been injured in riots caused... Read more » 20th Legislative District
Stephanie McClintock	Legislative District: 18 Precinct: 556 Full Name: Stephanie McClintock Good and bad bills that survived the House of Origin Cutoff: Legislative Update from Rep. Stephanie McClintock 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 » Legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to enhance teenage work hours unanimously passes the House 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 » Majority party pushing dozens of new tax proposals \| Rep. Stephanie McClintock legislative update 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 » Education Committee approves Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bipartisan bill to assess why students are leaving public schools 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 » Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bill to allow teens to work more hours during the school year receives committee approval On Friday, the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee unanimously passed a bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to give teenagers the right to work more hours while still in high school. House Bill 1121 would allow 16—or 17-year-old minors to work as many hours during the school year as they can during summer, school vacations,... Read more » Rep. Stephanie McClintock shares her legislative priorities, including education Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, shares her legislative priorities, including education, helping consumers and businesses, and economic improvement. She also discusses soccer, one of her favorite things to do in her spare time. Click below to watch. Ruling party stripping parental rights and limiting open debate: Legislative update from Rep. Stephanie McClintock The 2025 legislative session is in full swing and there is much to talk about as House Republicans continue working to fix Washington. In this update, I will address the progress of my bills, an effort to make life more affordable for parents, a major change in debate rules on the House floor, and the... Read more » Radio: Rep. Stephanie McClintock joins Seattle’s KUOW to talk about her bill restricting cell phone use in schools Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, talks with KUOW Soundside Host Libby Denkmann about a bill restricting mobile device use in public schools. McClintock argues cell phones are a distraction that prevents kids from getting the education they deserve. House Bill 1122 has been referred to the House Education Committee, but thus far, the committee chair has... Read more » Labor Committee holds public hearing on Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s teenage workforce bill A bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock that would give teenagers the right to work more hours while they are still in high school took the first step toward becoming law this week. House Bill 1121, which would allow 16—or 17-year-old minors to work the same number and frequency of hours during the school year as... Read more » Rep. Stephanie McClintock introduces the SAFE-Learn Act to increase school safety for students and staff As enrollment in public schools has decreased throughout Washington, and more students and teachers report feeling unsafe at school, Rep. Stephanie McClintock introduced comprehensive legislation this week aimed at making every school in the state a safe place to learn. Known as the Securing Academic Facilities and Enhancing Learning (SAFE-Learn) Act, House Bill 1637 is... Read more » 18th Legislative District VANCOUVER, WA
Kevin Waters	Legislative District: 17 Full Name: Kevin Waters Four of my bills moving forward and big budget work still to come: A legislative update from Rep. Kevin Waters 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 gives an update on his bills and what to expect for the rest of the 2025 session 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 » House approves two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one that would allow breweries to sub out their kitchen space 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 » Please remember to register online and join us for our virtual town hall on March 13 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 » House unanimously passes two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one to clarify alcohol server permit statutes 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 » Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall Thursday, March 13 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 » Update on my legislation and a push for funds for the Hood River Bridge \| Rep. Kevin Waters legislative update This Friday, Feb. 28, is fiscal cutoff, meaning all bills must be passed out of their respective fiscal committees to still be alive this session. This week, we have been voting on numerous bills in the fiscal committees, including the House Capital Budget Committee where I serve. On Monday, March 3, we start 10 consecutive... Read more » Rep. Kevin Waters joins KIHR and gives an update on the Hood River Bridge project Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR Radio and discusses the capital funds he’s trying to secure for important projects in the 17th District, including the Hood River Bridge project and more money for the Stevenson-Carson School District. Click below to listen. Wash. House Republicans · 02-26-25 – RADIO: Rep. Kevin Waters joins... Read more » Two more bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters move forward after receiving committee approval A bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that would change the definitions under the alcohol server permit statutes is one step closer to becoming law. On Tuesday, the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1698, which would clarify that all persons selling and serving alcohol for on-premises consumption at a licensed facility... Read more » A bill from Rep. Kevin Waters to assist museums passes committee; two others receive public hearings, including one that would benefit Washington lumber mills A bill from 17th District legislator Rep. Kevin Waters to assist museums with a recurring issue has moved out of committee, and two additional bills from Waters received public hearings. The House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1731 on Friday, which would make it easier for museums to notify item owners... Read more » 17th Legislative District
David Stuebe	Legislative District: 17 Full Name: David Stuebe Good, bad, and dead bills and how you can stay involved: An update from Rep. David Stuebe 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 » Please join us for our virtual town hall on Thursday, March 13 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 shares the latest news from the 2025 legislative session on KIHR Radio 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 » Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall Thursday, March 13 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 » Rep. David Stuebe: Homelessness: Let’s try something new 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 » Good bills, bad bills, transportation, and taxes : An update on the 2025 legislative session from Rep. David Stuebe 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 » First bill from Rep. David Stuebe to assist in backcountry search and rescue efforts receives unanimous committee approval 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 » Rep. David Stuebe joins KIHR to discuss the progress of his legislation, including his homelessness dashboard bill Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, joins Mark Bailey of KIHR to update the progress on his bills and how they would benefit Washington, including House Bill 1708 that would help local governments better track the impacts of homelessness with the intent that they will create more effective ways to address it. Wash. House Republicans · 02-12-25... Read more » Protecting parents’ rights, opposing rent control, fixing Washington, and an update on my legislation \| Rep. David Stuebe We’re already into the second month of the 2025 legislative session, addressing the many pressing issues facing Washington. During my short time in the Legislature, I’ve learned a lot and had many great opportunities to meet with and hear from you. As this session moves forward, I continue focusing on my priorities and doing whatever... Read more » Rep. David Stuebe shares why he’s so proud to represent the 17th District Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, joins TVW to discuss the 17th Legislative District and what sees as the biggest issues people in his district are dealing with in their communities, including homelessness and drug addition. He also discusses some of the things he enjoys when he has free time. 17th Legislative District
John Ley	Legislative District: 18 Full Name: John Ley Which bills survived the cutoff, and a budget battle lies ahead: An update from Rep. John Ley There is a lot to talk about as we head back to our policy committees for the next several weeks to consider all the bills recently passed in the Senate. The Senate will do the same with the legislation passed in the House. Several House Republican-sponsored bills are still alive, including House Bill 1857, which... Read more » Rep. John Ley’s bill to assist the construction industry receives overwhelming approval from Washington State House of Representatives On Wednesday, the Washington State House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill from Rep. John Ley, his first as a state representative. House Bill 1857 would help businesses and labor groups reduce the cost of construction by exempting commercial aggregates or asphalt and concrete materials from restrictions pertaining to labeling and the use of... Read more » Rep. John Ley speaks in favor of an amendment to a bill that would limit gun rights Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor and shares a constituent’s experience when he was shot at and had to use his gun in self-defense. Ley explains that this experience is exactly why people should have the right to own firearms. Click below to watch. Rep. John Ley speaks in support of protecting gun rights for people in Washington Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor to introduce an amendment that would support gun rights for military and law enforcement and rural landowners, plus people who hunt to provide food for their families. Click below to watch. Great opportunity for CTE students in Washington \| Announcement from Rep. John Ley We are debating and voting on hundreds of bills on the House floor this week and next. House and Senate members are working long hours to find solutions to the state’s biggest issues. I will have further updates in the coming days and weeks, but in this email, I simply want to make you aware... Read more » Rep. John Ley speaks in favor of a bill requiring high school students to receive financial education Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on a bill to require financial education as part of high school graduation requirements, and shares some personal insight and experience about the positive aspects of financial education. Click below to watch. Let’s hold agencies accountable for spending on the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project \| Legislative update from Rep. John Ley This week, we begin 10 consecutive days of voting on hundreds of bills on the House floor until we reach the 5 p.m. deadline for House of Origin cutoff on March 12. By then, we will have a much better idea of which bills have a chance to become law and which ones are dead... Read more » Rep. John Ley introduces bill to hold agencies of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project accountable for spending To promote transparency and accountability in the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, Rep. John Ley has introduced legislation that would allow an audit of project spending. House Bill 2030 would mandate the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a study analyzing the financial oversight of the IBR project. “I introduced this bill because... Read more » Rep. John Ley shares his plan to hold agencies accountable for the Interstate I-5 Bridge replacement funding Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, discusses his efforts to push for transparency and accountability in the I-5 Interstate Bridge replacement project spending. Ley plans to introduce legislation that would pave the way for an audit of the IBR project to ensure the money is going to the right places. Click below to watch. Addressing your top concerns in Olympia \| Legislative update from Rep. John Ley We’ve hit an important cutoff date as we close week six of the 2025 legislative session. Friday, Feb. 21, is policy cutoff, meaning it’s the last day for most bills to be passed out of their respective committees. Cutoff for fiscal committees is Friday, Feb. 28, then we’ll spend a week and a half debating... Read more » 18th Legislative District

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