Ed Orcutt
Ed Orcutt
Legislative District 20
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State budgets
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 explains why he voted against the House Democrats’ operating budget
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 pages in the Washington State House of Representatives
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 » -
Tax hikes: The largest in state history
It’s budget season in Olympia, and with it comes the inevitable talk of taxes. This week, House and Senate Democrats, who hold the legislative majority, unveiled their respective operating budget proposals. Public hearings followed, with the Senate set to vote on its plan tomorrow and the House expected to take up its version on Monday.... Read more » -
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 »