Ed Orcutt
Ed Orcutt
Legislative District 20
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The 2024 legislative session has ended
The 60-day legislative session ended on Thursday evening. Unlike last year, state lawmakers completed all their work on time and no special session is expected. Barring something extraordinary, the Legislature won’t convene again until January 2025. Like every legislative session, there were some great bills and budgets that passed that will benefit our communities and... Read more » The post The 2024 legislative session has ended appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt’s floor speech in favor of I-2111, which will prohibit state and local personal income taxes
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, delivers a floor speech in favor of Initiative 2111. The initiative, which will prohibit state and local personal income taxes in Washington state, passed on a 76-21 vote on March 4, 2024. It will become law on June 6, 2024. Learn more about I-2111 here. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt’s floor speech in favor of I-2111, which will prohibit state and local personal income taxes appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Statement from Rep. Ed Orcutt on the passage of Initiative 2111 (prohibiting state and local personal income taxes)
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, released a statement following the passage of Initiative 2111 in the Washington State House of Representatives today. The initiative would prohibit state and local personal income taxes. “While prohibiting state and local personal income taxes will not provide immediate tax relief to struggling Washingtonians, it... Read more » The post Statement from Rep. Ed Orcutt on the passage of Initiative 2111 (prohibiting state and local personal income taxes) appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt highlights what to expect in the homestretch of the 2024 legislative session
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, highlights what to expect in the homestretch of the 2024 legislative session, including the six initiatives and the state supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt highlights what to expect in the homestretch of the 2024 legislative session appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Radio Report: Thousands sign in to legislative public hearing to support Initiative 2111 preventing a personal income tax
The first of three citizens’ initiatives received a public hearing Tuesday in Olympia. Supporters say Initiative 2111 is needed to prevent a personal income tax in Washington. Opponents called the measure “vague,” “broad,” and “unnecessary.” John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 02-27-24 – RADIO REPORT: Thousands sign in to support Initiative 2111 opposing a... Read more » The post Radio Report: Thousands sign in to legislative public hearing to support Initiative 2111 preventing a personal income tax appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt supports amendment that would provide financial relief to Washington drivers facing high fuel prices
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, delivers a floor speech in support of Amendment 1107 to Senate Bill 5950 (supplemental operating budget). The policy in the amendment would send $150 checks to registered drivers in Washington state to help offset high fuel prices caused by the state’s Climate Commitment Act/carbon tax. Amendment 1107 was not adopted. Senate... Read more » The post Rep. Ed Orcutt supports amendment that would provide financial relief to Washington drivers facing high fuel prices appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Public hearings for three initiatives and supplemental state budgets
The House has concluded its work for today following the passage of two supplemental state budgets. When state lawmakers return on Monday, only 11 days will remain in the 60-day legislative session. In previous email updates, I’ve talked about the six certified initiatives that were sent by the people of our state to the Legislature.... Read more » The post Public hearings for three initiatives and supplemental state budgets appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Woodland student pages in Washington State House of Representatives
Maia Taylor paged in the Washington State House of Representatives February 12-16. She was sponsored by 20th District Rep. Ed Orcutt. The Woodland student paged during the sixth week of the 60-day legislative session that began on January 8. She assisted the Washington State House of Representatives with duties on the chamber floor, made deliveries... Read more » The post Woodland student pages in Washington State House of Representatives appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt supports bill to provide tax exemptions for the assistance of disabled veterans
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, speaks in favor of House Bill 1862 in a floor speech. The measure would provide a B&O tax exemption for amounts received from sales on a military reservation by a nonprofit that operates an adaptive recreational facility that serves disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces. It would also provide... Read more » The post Rep. Ed Orcutt supports bill to provide tax exemptions for the assistance of disabled veterans appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt in the debate on House Bill 2012: Solve the affordability problem for everyone in the state
Rep. Ed Orcutt, K-Kalama, delivers a floor speech in opposition to House Bill 2012 emphasizing the point: Government is the problem. It is not the solution. The measure would expand the qualifying funding sources for the nonprofit housing property tax exemption. House Bill 2012 passed the House on a 69-28 vote on February 12. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt in the debate on House Bill 2012: Solve the affordability problem for everyone in the state appeared first on Ed Orcutt.