Ed Orcutt
Ed Orcutt
Legislative District 20
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Special session
State lawmakers returned to the Capitol on May 16 for a one-day special session. There was one issue to address: our state drug laws, including possession, paraphernalia and treatment. I am happy to report that bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 5536, was passed and signed into law that day. Had the Legislature not acted, there would... Read more » The post Special session appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Unfinished business
The 2023 legislative session ended on Sunday, April 23. Like every legislative session, there were successes and disappointments. But what made this one unique is the unfinished business and failure to address our state's drug crisis. More on that later. Let's start with the positive news. First, state lawmakers passed bipartisan transportation and capital budgets... Read more » The post Unfinished business appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt discusses the results of the 2023 legislative session
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, discusses the successes, disappointments and unfinished business of the 2023 legislative session. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt discusses the results of the 2023 legislative session appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
20th District to see millions for local projects in House-approved capital budget
The 20th Legislative District will see more than $133 million for local projects under the compromise 2023-25 capital budget passed Friday by the state House. The state capital budget, also known as the “construction budget,” appropriates money for statewide construction and repair of public buildings, and for other investments, such as land acquisitions and transfers, infrastructure, broadband,... Read more » The post 20th District to see millions for local projects in House-approved capital budget appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt’s floor speeches in opposition to Senate Bill 5765 (tolling for I-5 Bridge replacement) | April 18, 2023
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, delivers floor speeches in opposition to Senate Bill 5765 — including remarks on amendments and final passage. The legislation would authorize tolls on the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project. The measure passed on a 57-40 vote on April 18, 2023. Learn more in this news release. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt’s floor speeches in opposition to Senate Bill 5765 (tolling for I-5 Bridge replacement) | April 18, 2023 appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Southwest Washington lawmakers oppose new tolling bill for I-5 bridge replacement project
The Washington State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 5765 on Tuesday, which would open the door for tolling on the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project between Vancouver and Portland. The bill would allow for tolls to be set by mutual agreement between the two state Transportation Commissions, and a toll account would be created... Read more » The post Southwest Washington lawmakers oppose new tolling bill for I-5 bridge replacement project appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt delivers floor speeches in opposition to Senate Bill 5082 (abolishing advisory votes)
The Washington State House of Representatives debated Senate Bill 5082 on the night of April 7, 2023. The legislation would abolish advisory votes on Washington state ballots. Advisory votes, which were established by voter-approved Initiative 960 in 2007, allow voters to share their opinions (repealed/maintained) on legislation passed by the Legislature involving tax increases. Senate... Read more » The post Rep. Ed Orcutt delivers floor speeches in opposition to Senate Bill 5082 (abolishing advisory votes) appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
State budgets
Since the last time I wrote to you, House Democrats have introduced their three state budget proposals: operating, transportation and capital. Below you will find more information on these state spending plans, including how I voted on the operating and transportation budgets and why I support the capital budget. In the remaining 16 days of... Read more » The post State budgets appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt weighs in on the House Democrats’ operating budget proposal
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, shares his thoughts on the House Democrats' 2023-25 operating budget proposal (House Bill 1140). Learn more about the operating budget here. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt weighs in on the House Democrats’ operating budget proposal appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt discusses the Washington State Supreme Court’s capital gains tax ruling
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama and ranking member of the House Finance Committee, discusses the Washington State Supreme Court's controversial 7-2 ruling on the Democrats' capital gains tax. Learn more about Senate Bill 5096 (2021) here. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt discusses the Washington State Supreme Court’s capital gains tax ruling appeared first on Ed Orcutt.