Kevin Waters
Kevin Waters
Legislative District 17
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Rep. Kevin Waters shares his concerns for a bill that dismantles the parents’ bill of rights
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, speaks on the House floor against Senate Bill 5181, another bill to strip parents of their rights to be involved in their children’s’ education and health decisions at school. Waters expresses his concern about the economic impacts the bill will have on Washington public schools and the kids who attend them.... Read more » -
Rep. Kevin Waters joins KIHR to discuss the latest news on funding the Gorge Commission and the Hood Rover Bridge
Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Vancouver, joins Mark Bailey on KIHR Radio to discuss the latest news on funding for the Gorge Commission. Waters also discusses the transportation budget and funding for the Hood River Bridge, which he says is vital for both commerce and transportation. Wash. House Republicans · 04-09-25 – RADIO: Rep. Waters joins KIHR... Read more » -
Cutbacks and taxes highlight the state operating budget passed in the House, but the governor says he won’t sign it | Rep. Kevin Waters legislative update
There are just three weeks left in the 2025 legislative session, but several major hurdles still need to be to be cleared before the final gavel is scheduled to drop on April 27. Our primary task to complete is passing the state’s three budgets. According to forecasts, we are facing a huge shortfall in funding... Read more » -
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 »