Kevin Waters
Kevin Waters
Legislative District 17
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Legislative update from Rep. Kevin Waters: Still working for you throughout the interim
The 2024 legislative session is now in the rearview mirror, and we are heading into an election year. That means I won’t be able to communicate using state resources for the next six-plus months. However, I wanted to say thank you one more time for putting your trust in me to serve you in the... Read more » The post Legislative update from Rep. Kevin Waters: Still working for you throughout the interim appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Rep. Waters shares an in-depth review of the 2024 legislative session in his post-session newsletter
Rep. Kevin Waters joins with his seatmates to share important information from the 2024 legislative session with their constituents in the 17th District, including updates on public safety, the statewide initiatives, and the supplemental state budgets in their 2024 post-session newsletter. The post Rep. Waters shares an in-depth review of the 2024 legislative session in his post-session newsletter appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Governor signs into law bipartisan legislation from Rep. Waters to help remove fish barriers
A bipartisan bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that will boost the state’s efforts to remove fish barriers in Washington is set to become law later this year after the governor signed it on Monday. House Bill 2045 will facilitate the removal of fish barriers on lands owned by local governments by creating the “Adopt a... Read more » The post Governor signs into law bipartisan legislation from Rep. Waters to help remove fish barriers appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
2024 session ends with big victories for Washington: An update from Kevin Waters
The final gavel of the 2024 legislative session dropped on Thursday, March 7, bringing this 60-day sprint to a close. It was an honor and privilege to represent the 17th District in Olympia. We accomplished several good things, and I look forward to continuing that progress in the coming months throughout the interim. Four Bills... Read more » The post 2024 session ends with big victories for Washington: An update from Kevin Waters appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
The governor signs two more bipartisan bills from Rep. Waters into law
Two more bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters are scheduled to take effect later this year, after being signed into law by the governor on Thursday, including one that will help beverage producers during a disaster or state of emergency. House Bill 2204 will allow beverage producers a temporary emergency permit – with no fees... Read more » The post The governor signs two more bipartisan bills from Rep. Waters into law appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Governor signs into law bipartisan legislation from Waters addressing penalties for selling to a minor
A bill from Rep. Kevin Waters that will align the penalties for selling alcohol to a minor in Washington, is set to become law later this year after the governor signed the bill on Wednesday. House Bill 2260 authorizes the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to impose civil penalties on store clerks for selling alcohol... Read more » The post Governor signs into law bipartisan legislation from Waters addressing penalties for selling to a minor appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
17th District lawmakers secure more than $21 million in the 2024-25 supplemental capital and transportation budgets
The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously approved the state’s 2024-25 supplemental capital budget today. The biennial construction, repair, and infrastructure funding plan, Senate Bill 5949, appropriates a total of $1.33 billion in funding. Reps. Paul Harris and Kevin Waters, who helped secure more than $21 million of funding for the 17th District, were pleased to... Read more » The post 17th District lawmakers secure more than $21 million in the 2024-25 supplemental capital and transportation budgets appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Camas teen joins Rep. Kevin Waters as page in state House of Representatives
Camas High School student Kailyn Ruzzamenti served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives last week, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Waters of the 17th Legislative District. As a page, Kailyn, who is 15, was responsible for delivering messages and documents to state lawmakers working in various locations, including the House chamber. She... Read more » The post Camas teen joins Rep. Kevin Waters as page in state House of Representatives appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Washington State Senate passes three bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters
Three bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters are one step closer to becoming law after receiving approval from the Washington State Senate this week, including one that could provide a major boost to beverage producers during a disaster or state of emergency. House Bill 2204, which passed unanimously, would allow beverage producers a temporary emergency... Read more » The post Washington State Senate passes three bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters appeared first on Kevin Waters. -
Waters bipartisan fish barrier removal bill receives full support from the Senate
The Washington State Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan bill from Rep. Kevin Waters on Wednesday that would give a big boost to the state’s efforts to remove fish barriers in Washington. House Bill 2045 would facilitate the removal of fish barriers on lands owned by local governments by creating the “Adopt a Fish Barrier” program,... Read more » The post Waters bipartisan fish barrier removal bill receives full support from the Senate appeared first on Kevin Waters.