Kevin Waters
Kevin Waters
Legislative District 17
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Gorge Commission receives funding, governor signs my bills, and the majority party raises taxes | Legislative update from Kevin Waters
The 2025 legislative session ended on Sunday, April 27, with the state’s three budgets passing. This was a difficult session for many reasons, including the budget deficit created by overspending by state government. However, we did accomplish a lot, and many good bills will become law. Unfortunately, not every policy that reaches the governor’s desk... Read more » -
17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets
Lawmakers from the 17th District helped secure important funding for their district on Sunday, as the Washington State Legislature approved the state’s 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets. The capital budget is primarily funded through bond sales and focuses on long-term physical investments such as public schools, water systems, and community facilities. The final budget spends... Read more » -
Sisters from Stevenson spend a week at the state Capitol as pages in the House of Representatives
Stevenson High School sisters Maia and Jenna Wickersham spent last week in Olympia working as pages in the Washington State House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Waters, from the 17th Legislative District. Among their duties as pages, the 15-year-old twin sisters were responsible for delivering messages and documents to state lawmakers working in various... Read more » -
Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters signed into law, including one to help breweries operate their kitchen space
Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters will take effect later this year after being signed by the governor this week, including one that will allow alcohol producers and breweries to sublet their kitchen space. On Tuesday, House Bill 1602, which unanimously passed both chambers, allows breweries to subcontract the restaurant part of their business... Read more » -
Washougal High School student joins Rep. Kevin Waters in Olympia as a House page
Washougal High Schooler, Jacob Larzalere, recently spent a week at the state Capitol in Olympia, to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Kevin Waters sponsored Jacob, who is 16 years old. In his free time, Jacob enjoys studying economics and geopolitics. In his free time, he likes nature, aquariums... Read more » -
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 River 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 »