Kevin Waters
Kevin Waters
Legislative District 17
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Four of my bills moving forward and big budget work still to come: A legislative update from Rep. Kevin Waters
As we move into spring, we can see a light at the end of the tunnel of this 105-day legislative session. However, there is still much work to be done over the final five weeks, especially when it comes to the state’s three budgets: operating, transportation, and capital. Before I get into the latest budget... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters gives an update on his bills and what to expect for the rest of the 2025 session
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR for an update on the latest budget forecast and how it might affect negotiations in the Legislature and state government workers. He also discusses his own legislation and what to expect for the rest of the 2025 legislative session. Wash. House Republicans · 03-19-25 – RADIO:... Read more » -
House approves two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one that would allow breweries to sub out their kitchen space
Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters passed the Washington State House of Representatives this week, including one allowing alcohol producers and breweries to sub out their kitchen space to people with restaurant experience. House Bill 1602, which passed unanimously, would allow breweries to subcontract the restaurant part of their business to individuals or entities... Read more » -
Please remember to register online and join us for our virtual town hall on March 13
The 2025 session is more than half over, and both chambers in the Legislature are about to finish several days and long hours of voting on hundreds of policies. Tomorrow is House of Origin cutoff, when all bills except those necessary to implement the budget must be passed out of their respective chamber to stay... Read more » -
House unanimously passes two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one to clarify alcohol server permit statutes
Rep. Kevin Waters’ bill that would change the definitions under the alcohol server permit statutes is headed to the Senate after receiving unanimous approval from the Washington State House of Representatives this week. House Bill 1698 would clarify that all persons selling and serving alcohol for on-premises consumption at a licensed facility need to obtain... Read more » -
Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall Thursday, March 13
The state lawmakers serving Skamania County, Camas, Washougal, part of Vancouver, and parts of rural Clark County, including Battle Ground, Yacolt, and Hockinson, will hold a virtual town hall meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Using the Zoom platform, Sen. Paul Harris and Reps. Kevin Waters and David Stuebe will... Read more » -
Update on my legislation and a push for funds for the Hood River Bridge | Rep. Kevin Waters legislative update
This Friday, Feb. 28, is fiscal cutoff, meaning all bills must be passed out of their respective fiscal committees to still be alive this session. This week, we have been voting on numerous bills in the fiscal committees, including the House Capital Budget Committee where I serve. On Monday, March 3, we start 10 consecutive... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters joins KIHR and gives an update on the Hood River Bridge project
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR Radio and discusses the capital funds he’s trying to secure for important projects in the 17th District, including the Hood River Bridge project and more money for the Stevenson-Carson School District. Click below to listen. Wash. House Republicans · 02-26-25 – RADIO: Rep. Kevin Waters joins... Read more » -
Two more bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters move forward after receiving committee approval
A bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that would change the definitions under the alcohol server permit statutes is one step closer to becoming law. On Tuesday, the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1698, which would clarify that all persons selling and serving alcohol for on-premises consumption at a licensed facility... Read more » -
A bill from Rep. Kevin Waters to assist museums passes committee; two others receive public hearings, including one that would benefit Washington lumber mills
A bill from 17th District legislator Rep. Kevin Waters to assist museums with a recurring issue has moved out of committee, and two additional bills from Waters received public hearings. The House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1731 on Friday, which would make it easier for museums to notify item owners... Read more »