Peter Abbarno

Legislative District 20
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  • Our Community at the Capitol | Weeks 3 & 4

    The 2026 legislative session is moving quickly, and Our Community at the Capitol continues to spotlight the amazing people and organizations from the 20th Legislative District who are showing up and making their voices heard in Olympia. Each biweekly update features photos and highlights from constituents who visit the Capitol and bring their stories, ideas,... Read more »

  • VIDEO | Legislative Recap: Week 4 Recap with Rep. Peter Abbarno

    In his Week 4 Recap, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno talks about the unconstitutional income tax Democrats introduced this week. He also discusses the two initiatives before the Legislature. If Democrats pass their unconstitutional state income tax bill, Washingtonians will have no opportunity to reject it. That’s because the bill contains an emergency clause,... Read more »

  • Chehalis student serves as page in the Washington State House of Representatives

    Sophia Abbarno, a ninth grader at Chehalis High School, recently traveled to Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, sponsored her visit. “It was incredibly meaningful to watch Sophia experience the Legislature up close,” said Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair. “She worked hard, embraced every... Read more »

  • Centralia Christian seventh graders experience state government during Capitol visit with Rep. Peter Abbarno

    Seventh-grade students from Centralia Christian School recently stepped out of the classroom and into the heart of Washington’s government during a visit to the State Capitol with Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis. The students toured the Capitol, learned how ideas become laws, and asked thoughtful questions about civic responsibility, leadership, and how their voices can shape... Read more »

  • Rep. Peter Abbarno hosts Mossyrock Elementary 4th graders at the State Capitol

    Fourth-grade students from Mossyrock Elementary School recently had an exciting opportunity to learn about state government and civic engagement during a visit to the Washington State Capitol in Olympia with State Representative Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis. The visit gave students a firsthand look at how state government works, from touring the historic Capitol building to engaging... Read more »

  • RADIO | Capitol Report with Rep. Peter Abbarno: Opposing the new state income tax and restoring the voice of the people

    In this week’s Capitol Report, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno reports on the majority party’s formal introduction of a state income tax through House Bill 2724 and Senate Bill 6346. Abbarno argues that while proponents call this a “millionaire’s tax,” it serves as a starting point for a tax structure that will inevitably grow... Read more »

  • Rep. Peter Abbarno sponsors Centralia Christian School student as page in the Washington State House of Representatives

    Tabitha Unger, a ninth-grade student at Centralia Christian School, recently traveled to Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, served as her legislative sponsor. “Tabitha did a wonderful job representing our community and the Centralia Christian School while serving as a page,” said Abbarno, House... Read more »

  • Rep. Peter Abbarno: Local challenges, local solutions — building a stronger community together

    As your representative, I have always believed that the best solutions to our challenges don’t come from a top-down approach in Olympia. They come from listening to neighbors, understanding local challenges and crafting solutions that reflect the real needs of our communities. When we lead with local voices, we get better outcomes. Safer neighborhoods. Healthier... Read more »

  • Rep. Peter Abbarno welcomes students from Orin C. Smith Elementary to the Capitol

    Over 200 students from Orin C. Smith School in Chehalis visited the Washington State Capitol this week, where they met with State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, and got a firsthand look at their state government. Abbarno met separately with both fourth- and fifth-grade students, answering questions about the legislative process, civic responsibility, and what it... Read more »

  • VIDEO | Legislative Recap: Week 3 Recap with Rep. Peter Abbarno

    In his Week 3 Recap, House Republican Leader Peter Abbarno talks about the certified citizen-led initiatives that are now before the Legislature. This week, House Democrats rejected a Republican motion to follow the constitution and hold public hearings for two initiatives signed by 400,000+ Washingtonians. Article II, Section I of the Washington State Constitution clearly... Read more »