Ed Orcutt

Legislative District 20
Ed Orcutt
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  • 2026 Legislative Session Review and election-year restrictions

    I want to thank everyone who participated in my Zoom town hall meeting on April 13 with Rep. Peter Abbarno and Sen. John Braun. We spent an hour sharing our perspectives on the 2026 legislative session and, most importantly, answering questions from constituents. I always appreciate hearing from the people I represent and consider it... Read more »

  • 2026 Legislative Session Review for constituents of the 20th District

    Rep. Ed Orcutt, Rep. Peter Abbarno and Sen. John Braun provide constituents of the 20th District with a 2026 Legislative Session Review in this newsletter that was mailed in late April 2026.

  • Invitation to a virtual town hall meeting on April 13

    I would like to invite you to a virtual town hall meeting I will be hosting with my 20th Legislative District seatmates, Rep. Peter Abbarno and Sen. John Braun. The Zoom-based event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, and last an hour. To register for the event, please visit this link. If... Read more »

  • 20th District virtual town hall on Monday, April 13

    Join Your 20th District legislators for a virtual town hall! Mark your calendar! On Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m., Sen. John Braun, Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Rep. Ed Orcutt are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss the 2026 legislative session and other important issues impacting the 20th District. This is your chance to hear updates, ask questions, and engage directly... Read more »

  • The 2026 legislative session comes to a close

    The 2026 legislative session ended at 8:25 p.m. on March 12 after some late-day drama. When the House was considering its last bill of the year, the supplemental capital budget, the fire alarm in the Capitol Building went off and delayed our work. I was grateful there was no emergency and happy to vote for... Read more »

  • Supplemental capital budget includes key investments for the 20th District

    Communities across Washington depend on the capital budget to build, repair, and preserve the public infrastructure people rely on every day, from schools and public health facilities to housing, water systems, and community spaces. With final passage of the 2026 supplemental capital budget, Reps. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, and Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, say the plan includes... Read more »

  • Rep. Ed Orcutt delivers floor speech in opposition to state income tax legislation (Senate Bill 6346)

    Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, delivers a floor speech in opposition to the Democrats’ state income tax legislation. His speech was on final passage of Senate Bill 6346 and near the end of a continuous floor debate that lasted more than 24 hours. The controversial bill passed on a 51-46... Read more »

  • Radio Report: House Republicans battle Democrats’ income tax bill for more than 24 hours before it passes

    Republicans battled Democrats over an income tax bill on the Washington State House floor for more than 24 hours before it passed Tuesday evening. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House Republicans · 03-10-26 – RADIO REPORT: House Republicans battle Democrats’ income tax bill for more than 24 hours before it passes SATTGAST: The hard-fought... Read more »

  • Statement from Rep. Ed Orcutt on passage of the state income tax legislation (Senate Bill 6346)

    Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama and ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, released the following statement on the passage of the state income tax legislation in the Washington State House of Representatives. Senate Bill 6346 passed on a 51-46 after a non-stop, 24-hour floor debate. “The income tax is unstable and will make budgeting harder... Read more »

  • My votes on the House supplemental budgets

    The House voted on the majority party’s supplemental operating budget last Saturday. This is the largest of the three state budgets and funds K-12 education, higher education, social services, corrections, and other state agencies. After a 6.5-hour debate, I voted against the legislation, which passed with bipartisan opposition on a 52-41 vote. I’d like to... Read more »