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Matthew Bumala
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Treasurer
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- Legislative District:
18
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Katie Bauer
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 Michelle Belkot
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District 2
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 John Braun
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20
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John Braun
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OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, says Washington teachers don’t deserve to have incentive bonuses cut in half by Democrats. Educators in Washington currently qualify for a bonus for achieving certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. They can receive an additional bonus for teaching in a school that the state classifies as […] The post Braun: Slashing teacher bonuses unwise, unnecessary appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA…Republican legislators Sen. John Braun, Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Rep. Ed Orcutt, who represent the 20th Legislative District, will host a virtual town hall on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to connect with constituents and provide updates on the 2025 legislative session. During the live online event, Braun, Abbarno, and Orcutt will […] The post Sen. John Braun, Rep. Peter Abbarno, Rep. Ed Orcutt to host virtual town hall for 20th District constituents appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA – Senate Republicans released their $ave Washington budget proposal Tuesday, proving the state budget that lawmakers must adopt for 2025-27 can be balanced without new taxes—despite a multibillion-dollar shortfall. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, issued this statement about the Republican budget and Democrats’ push for billions in new and higher taxes: “We’re being […] The post Senate Republican leader: Democrats expected to push tax hikes to fund inequitable pay raises appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA – Legislation from Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, to address overcrowding in Washington’s juvenile-justice facilities and improve safety for both staff and inmates was passed by the Senate unanimously today. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 5278 responds to ongoing issues at institutions like Green Hill School in […] The post Senate Unanimously Passes Braun Bill to Improve Safety, Reduce Overcrowding in Juvenile Facilities appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA… A bill introduced by Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, to help school districts address chronic absenteeism has been approved by the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee and now awaits consideration by the full Senate. Senate Bill 5007 is aimed at supporting students at risk of falling behind academically due to excessive […] The post Senate committee backs Braun bill to reduce chronic absenteeism appeared first on John Braun. -
Dear Friends and Neighbors, People in Washington are currently struggling with a high tax burden, especially with the increases in the cost of living brought on by other government policies. But that’s not stopping Democrats from demanding new and higher taxes. This week, Democrats in the Senate and House of Representatives are once again […] The post NEWSLETTER: Democrats want a mileage tax AND they want to tax the tax appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, introduced legislation today aimed at improving the state’s response to child-neglect cases and reducing costly lawsuits stemming from inadequate intervention. Cases of child neglect are increasing, as are monetary settlements against the state for its handling of these cases. Senate Bill 5736 seeks to address these challenges with […] The post Braun files bill to step up state’s handling of child-neglect cases appeared first on John Braun. -
On Monday of this week, I sat for an interview with John Roberts of FOX News to discuss Senate Bill 5181, which would undermine the Parents’ Rights Act that resulted from Initiative 2081 last year. (Click the photo above to watch my interview.) I was invited to respond to a statement made by the Senate majority leader last […] The post Legislative Democrats are on the wrong side of parents’ rights appeared first on John Braun. -
Watch my weekly legislative update: Friends and Neighbors, Nearly 500,000 Washington voters signed on to Initiative 2081, knowns as the Parents’ Bill of Rights. Last session, legislators on both sides of the aisle, including me, spoke in favor of the initiative and why it was a positive step. It passed with bipartisan support. Fast forward to […] The post NEWSLETTER: Democrats undermining your right to know appeared first on John Braun. -
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, introduced a bill today that would better position Washington to manage the critical demand for 3.2 million additional health-care workers within the next five years. Senate Bill 5424 would change the mission of The Evergreen State College (TESC), which, as an institution of higher education, has declined in recent […] The post Braun proposes transforming The Evergreen State College to address Washington’s growing health-care workforce crisis appeared first on John Braun.
20th Legislative District
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State Committeewoman
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LD 17
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- Legislative District:
17
- Precinct:
953
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Mike Stupak
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 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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LD 18
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- Legislative District:
18
- Full Name:
John Robin
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LD 20
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- Legislative District:
20
- Precinct:
525
- Full Name:
Sean Emerson
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LD 49
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- Legislative District:
49
- Precinct:
410
- Full Name:
Jonathan Hines
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 Ed Orcutt
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- Legislative District:
20
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Ed Orcutt
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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, 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, 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. -
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, 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 » -
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 » -
William Offutt of Castle Rock paged in the Washington State House of Representatives this week. William, age 15 and homeschooled, was sponsored by Rep. Ed Orcutt of the 20th District. William assisted with various duties on the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives, made deliveries around the Capitol Campus, and supported state lawmaker... Read more » -
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Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, has prime sponsored two pieces of legislation that would help disabled veterans and provide rental assistance to manufactured or mobile home park tenants. He discussed the measures in this video. House Bill 1371 would expand special parking privileges for persons with disabilities in Washington state to include veterans with a 70%... Read more » -
As the month comes to an end, so does the third week of the 2025 legislative session. I wanted to provide you with a few updates as we head into the weekend. Last Friday, the Washington State House of Representatives adopted permanent rules through House Resolution 4607. Normally, this is a non-controversial process and measure,... 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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Republican legislators Sen. John Braun, Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Rep. Ed Orcutt, who represent the 20th Legislative District, will host a virtual town hall on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to connect with constituents and provide updates on the 2025 legislative session. During the live online event, Braun, Abbarno, and Orcutt will... Read more » -
Should public health policies prioritize individual choice over government mandates? In two speeches, Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, House Republican Caucus Chair, advocates for two crucial amendments to House Bill 1531– legislation that seeks to expand the authority of public health officials to promote vaccines and other communicable disease measures. Abbarno highlights the importance of transparency,... Read more » -
📢 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... Read more » -
House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno recaps week eight of the 2025 legislative session. ❌The bad bills passed by House Democrats: ▶️HB 1163 would mandate firearm permits, impose burdensome training requirements, require intrusive reporting, and increase record-keeping. ▶️HB 1113 would reduce penalties for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes. ❌The bad bills coming up: ▶️HB 1217... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, stands up for Second Amendment rights during House floor debate on House Bill 1163. On the House floor, Abbarno delivered a powerful speech in support of an amendment aimed at improving a deeply flawed firearm policy, stating: “Washington state has among the highest crime rate in the nation-... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, highlights the unanimous passage of House Bill 1064, promoting agency collaboration for better government efficiency. He also discusses House Bill 1002, which recognizes PTSD as an occupational disease for coroners and medical examiners, ensuring they get needed support. Abbarno warns against House Bill 1296, which threatens parental rights, and Senate Bill... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, joins John Carlson on the ‘Commute with Carlson’ radio show on KVI Seattle to discuss the worst bills working their way through the legislative process. Bills include: Rent control (House Bill 1217), dismantling the Parents’ Bill of Rights (House Bill 1296), Road usage charge (House Bill 1921), Sentence... Read more » -
At this week’s Republican media availability, House and Senate Republican leaders criticized Democrats for prioritizing criminals over victims, pushing crippling tax hikes, and mismanaging the state’s finances. They condemned Democrat-backed policies that weaken public safety, citing recent legislation that reduces penalties for violent offenders while restricting law-abiding citizens’ rights. Additionally, Republicans denounced the Democrats’ continued... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, joins host Johnny Manson of KSWW Radio Aberdeen to discuss affordability. He discusses a suite of regressive property tax bills that would bring the biggest increase in property taxes Washington state has ever seen. He also discusses other bad policies that will increase the cost of living for... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, joins House Republican Radio for a Q&A on the upcoming House floor debates and the fights ahead. Abbarno highlights two major themes to watch: affordability and accountability. With Democrats pushing for higher taxes—including property tax hikes and rent control (HB 1217)—he warns of the impact on struggling families.... Read more »
20th Legislative District
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 Stephanie McClintock
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- Legislative District:
18
- Precinct:
556
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Stephanie McClintock
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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 » -
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, 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. -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
Essential baby products, including diapers, are expensive. With sales taxes charged on those products, the costs are even higher for struggling Washington parents. Rep. Michelle Caldier and Rep. Stephanie McClintock have introduced a bill that would provide financial relief for families. House Bill 1307 would eliminate sales tax on diapers and other baby products. “A... 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 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 » -
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 » -
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, 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 » -
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 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 » -
On Tuesday, the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee unanimously passed a bipartisan bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that would allow alcohol producers, including breweries, to sub out their kitchen space to people with restaurant experience. In most cases, breweries that make and sell beer are not restauranteurs. Currently, a brewery must meet specific food... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, discusses House Bill 1726, which would significantly impact the Washington timber industry, especially lumber mills. Watch to learn more. -
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, sits down with Mark Bailey of KIHR Radio to discuss a bill that would prioritize lumber and wood products from Washington state lumber mills for the purpose of public works projects, another bill that would add a septic engineer to the state board of wastewater engineers, and lastly legislation that would... 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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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 » -
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 » -
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, 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. -
The House Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday for Rep. David Stuebe’s first bill as a Washington state legislator. House Bill 1625 would create a grant program to support backcountry search and rescue organizations and volunteers. “I’m happy to see this bill receive a hearing because we need to... 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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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, 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, 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. -
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, 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. -
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 » -
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, 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. -
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 » -
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, joins Lars Larson on KXL Radio to talk about his bill that 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 naturally occurring asbestos-containing building materials. It would also exempt certain... Read more »
18th Legislative District
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