John Ley
John Ley
Legislative District 18
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Many important decisions looming as the 2026 session nears the end | Legislative update from Rep. John Ley
As the 2026 legislative session nears its conclusion, there’s still important work to be done that will affect families, schools, and small businesses across Washington. Lawmakers are in the final stretch of debating and finalizing the three state budgets, which will set spending priorities for the next year. At the same time, the Legislature is... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley details how a new Senate bill would further strain Washington’s power grid
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor against Senate Bill 5982, which would expand the types of entities subject to the Clean Energy Transformation Act. Ley shares just how close parts of Washington came to black outs during a recent cold snap, and how this bill would penalize individuals or private firms who... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley explains how Washington’s majority party is coming after more of your hard money
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, discusses the many issues with the majority party’s millionaires’ income tax proposal and explains how it is just a matter of time before it becomes a statewide income tax on everyone. The policy takes more money from high earners while giving no relief to lower- and middle-income earners and most of... Read more » -
Make your voice heard about the majority party’s state income tax proposal | Update from Rep. John Ley
I want to provide an update on Senate Bill 6346, the majority party’s proposal to establish a state income tax in Washington. This legislation would create a 9.9% tax on income earned above $1 million beginning in calendar year 2028, including married couples whose combined income reaches that threshold. While it is being marketed as... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley explains how the majority party’s new state income tax proposal hurts Washingtonians
Will the majority party’s state income tax proposal lower your taxes and make life more affordable? Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, explains how this new proposal, just like year’s largest tax increase in state history, will do nothing to correct Washington’s regressive tax system. Instead, it will continue to make life less affordable for everyone in... Read more » -
Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page
Jackson Bumala, a middle school student from Vancouver, recently joined Rep. John Ley at the state Capitol in Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. “It was a pleasure to sponsor Jackson in Olympia last week,” said Ley, R-Vancouver. “He is a talented young man with a great attitude.... Read more » -
Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. John Ley to update state regulations governing the use of naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials in construction, a move to support business, infrastructure development, and housing projects across the state. House Bill 2605 addresses naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials that may be present... Read more » -
Is a state income tax coming, and the latest on the I-5 Bridge project | Legislative update from Rep. John Ley
As we move deeper into the 2026 legislative session, we are approaching the House of Origin cutoff date on Feb. 17. Over the next week, lawmakers will work long days and late nights to advance bills out of their respective chambers. This deadline is significant because any policy bill that does not pass either the... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley, Rep. Ed Orcutt, and Sen. Jeff Wilson: Unnecessary, unaffordable add-ons likely to spell doom for the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program is facing a crisis of its own making: a staggering $10 billion funding hole that WILL sink the project. Recent public records disclosures reveal the project’s estimated cost has increased to between $12.2 billion and $17.7 billion, a significant jump from the original $3.2 billion to $4.8 billion. This... Read more » -
Rep. John Ley discusses his bill calling for an audit of the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program
Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, explains why he introduced House Bill 2669, calling for an audit of the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program. Ley discusses the many problems with the project, including how taxpayer dollars are being spent and how money is being wasted without delivering the needed results. Click below to watch.