Paul Harris
Paul Harris
Legislative District 17
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Rep. Harris bill to allow judges to consider harsher penalties for negligent driving signed into law
The governor signed a bill on Tuesday that allows judges to hold negligent drivers to greater accountability and give justice to vulnerable victims of accidents. House Bill 1112, from Rep. Paul Harris, will allow judges, at their discretion, to impose criminal penalties for negligent driving involving the death of a vulnerable victim. It also creates... Read more » The post Rep. Harris bill to allow judges to consider harsher penalties for negligent driving signed into law appeared first on Paul Harris. -
Please join us for our 17th District virtual town hall on Wednesday
I hope this short letter finds you well. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you in Olympia. I wanted to remind you that I will join my 17th District seatmates this week, Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, and Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, for a virtual town-hall meeting to discuss the recently concluded 2023 legislative... Read more » The post Please join us for our 17th District virtual town hall on Wednesday appeared first on Paul Harris. -
Session recap from Rep. Paul Harris: Public safety, final state budgets, and successful bills
The 2023 legislative session ended as scheduled, on Sunday, April 23. Like every session, this one had pros and cons. Unfortunately, there were also a lot of missed opportunities to pass legislation that would have made a real difference. As your state legislator, I understand I represent everyone from the entire political spectrum. That's why... Read more » The post Session recap from Rep. Paul Harris: Public safety, final state budgets, and successful bills appeared first on Paul Harris. -
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 Paul Harris. -
Rep. Harris bill to expand medical assistants’ responsibilities signed into law
Washington state medical assistants' duties and responsibilities have officially expanded after the governor signed into law a bill from Rep. Paul Harris on Thursday. House Bill 1073 does several things, including extending the expiration of a certified medical assistant interim permit to the issuance of a certified medical assistant certification. “This bill reduces the discrepancies... Read more » The post Rep. Harris bill to expand medical assistants’ responsibilities signed into law appeared first on Paul Harris. -
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 Paul Harris. -
Update from Rep. Paul Harris: Police pursuit, drug possession, and state budget proposals
We are in the last few days of the 2023 legislative session. We still have a few remaining issues to resolve before we wrap up on April 23, including finalizing and passing the three state budgets – operating, transportation, and capital – for the next biennium. Vehicular Pursuit Update But first, one of the biggest issues this session took... Read more » The post Update from Rep. Paul Harris: Police pursuit, drug possession, and state budget proposals appeared first on Paul Harris. -
Harris bill to protect victims of negligent driving is one step closer to becoming law
A bill from Rep. Paul Harris designed to hold negligent drivers to greater accountability was unanimously passed by the Senate Wednesday. House Bill 1112 would allow judges, at their discretion, to impose criminal penalties for negligent driving involving the death of a vulnerable victim. It would also create a gross misdemeanor offense of negligent driving... Read more » The post Harris bill to protect victims of negligent driving is one step closer to becoming law appeared first on Paul Harris. -
Senate sends Harris bill to expand medical assistants’ responsibilities to the governor
A bipartisan bill that would help increase access to certain medical care and procedures is headed to the governor's desk, after passing the state Senate on Thursday. House Bill 1073, sponsored by Rep. Paul Harris, would extend the expiration of a certified medical assistant interim permit to the issuance of a certification. “This legislation addresses... Read more » The post Senate sends Harris bill to expand medical assistants’ responsibilities to the governor appeared first on Paul Harris. -
Please join us for our 17th District Town Hall meetings this Saturday
I hope this short letter finds you well. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you. I wanted to let you know I will be joining my 17th District seatmates Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, and Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, for a pair of town-hall meetings to discuss the ongoing 2023 legislative session. It will... Read more » The post Please join us for our 17th District Town Hall meetings this Saturday appeared first on Paul Harris.