Kevin Waters
Kevin Waters
Legislative District 17
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Governor signs Rep. Waters bill making it legal for short-term rental operators to offer complimentary wine
It will soon be legal for short-term rental operators in Washington to offer their guests complimentary wine upon arrival, after the governor signed a bipartisan bill from state Rep. Kevin Waters on Thursday. House Bill 1731 will help the hospitality industry by allowing short-term rental operators, like those who rent properties through Airbnb, to acquire... Read more » The post Governor signs Rep. Waters bill making it legal for short-term rental operators to offer complimentary wine appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Please share your input at our 17th District Virtual Town Hall meeting tomorrow
The 2023 legislative session is now in the books, and most state lawmakers are back home in our respective districts. So many things happened over the last three and a half months, which is why now is a great time for a recap. This is a reminder that I will join my seatmates Rep. Paul... Read more » The post Please share your input at our 17th District Virtual Town Hall meeting tomorrow appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Governor signs second bill from freshman legislator Rep. Kevin Waters
The governor signed a bill from Rep. Kevin Waters on Monday that will prohibit the sale of products combining alcohol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Washington. House Bill 1772 is Waters' second bill from the 2023 session to receive the governor's signature. The bill makes it illegal in Washington state to manufacture, import, offer, or sell... Read more » The post Governor signs second bill from freshman legislator Rep. Kevin Waters appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Rep. Waters 2023 legislative update: Bills reach the governor, “Blake fix” fails, and capital budget successes
The 2023 legislative session officially ended on Sunday, April 23. It was an honor and privilege to represent the 17th Legislative District in Olympia. It was a great learning experience, and I met many amazing people. I look forward to continuing the conversation with all of you throughout the interim as we work together to... Read more » The post Rep. Waters 2023 legislative update: Bills reach the governor, “Blake fix” fails, and capital budget successes appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Lawmakers from the 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 3
State lawmakers serving eastern Clark County and Skamania County, Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, and Reps. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, and Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson will hold a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday, May 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. The one-hour meeting held over the Zoom platform will give constituents an opportunity to learn more about the... Read more » The post Lawmakers from the 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 3 appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
State workforce to get a boost after Rep. Waters bill signed into law
The governor signed into law a bill from Rep. Kevin Waters on Thursday that will give many of Washington's smaller businesses a boost in their hiring efforts. House Bill 1730, which is the freshman lawmaker's first piece of legislation, will improve the state's workforce by opening up certain job positions to a larger group of... Read more » The post State workforce to get a boost after Rep. Waters bill signed into law appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Southwest Washington lawmakers oppose new tolling bill for I-5 bridge replacement project
The Washington State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 5765 on Tuesday, which would open the door for tolling on the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project between Vancouver and Portland. The bill would allow for tolls to be set by mutual agreement between the two state Transportation Commissions, and a toll account would be created... Read more » The post Southwest Washington lawmakers oppose new tolling bill for I-5 bridge replacement project appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Rep. Waters legislative update: Vehicular pursuit is back, state budget proposals released, and an update on my bills
We are in the last few days of the 2023 legislative session. With less than two weeks to go until we adjourn on April 23, our main focus is passing the state's three budgets – operating, transportation, and capital – which will determine our spending plans for the next two years. Vehicular Pursuit Update But before I get into... Read more » The post Rep. Waters legislative update: Vehicular pursuit is back, state budget proposals released, and an update on my bills appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Senate unanimously passes Rep. Waters legislation banning the sale of products with dangerous combination of substances
A bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that would prohibit the sale of products combining alcohol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is headed to the governor's desk. House Bill 1772, which the Senate unanimously passed on Wednesday, would make it illegal to manufacture, import, offer, or sell in Washington a consumable product that contains cannabis or any form... Read more » The post Senate unanimously passes Rep. Waters legislation banning the sale of products with dangerous combination of substances appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Senate approves two pro-business bills from Rep. Kevin Waters
The Washington State Senate passed two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters this week, including legislation that would increase hiring options for many of Washington's smaller businesses. House Bill 1730 would help the state's workforce by creating more job openings for a larger group of applicants. The legislation would allow youth between the ages of 18... Read more » The post Senate approves two pro-business bills from Rep. Kevin Waters appeared first on Kevin Waters.