Peter Abbarno
Peter Abbarno
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Rep. Peter Abbarno: Memorial Day Speech 2023
The following is a transcript of a speech delivered by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, on May 25 at a Memorial Day event in Centralia hosted by the Centralia College Veterans Center. “Today, as we gather here at Centralia College, we not only come together to commemorate Memorial Day but to acknowledge the historical significance of... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno: Memorial Day Speech 2023 appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno named Washington Green Hydrogen Legislative Champion
The Washington Green Hydrogen Alliance (WGHA) on Thursday named Rep. Peter Abbarno as a recipient of their Washington Green Hydrogen Legislative Champion award. The group's goal is to make Washington the nation's number one source and user of green hydrogen, which is used in all forms of zero emission transportation, including light to heavy duty... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno named Washington Green Hydrogen Legislative Champion appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno: Accountability and compassion at the heart of the Blake ‘fix’ bill
At the heart of any good criminal justice policy involving substance abuse and addiction should be accountability and compassion. Although this policy will evolve and improve over time, I believe the special session Blake “fix” on Senate Bill 5536 is a strong step in the right direction. If you haven't noticed, there will be quotation... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno: Accountability and compassion at the heart of the Blake ‘fix’ bill appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno appointed ranking member of Capital Budget Committee
Rep. Peter Abbarno was recently appointed the highest-ranking Republican on the House Capital Budget Committee, after having served as the assistant ranking member since January 2021. In only his second term, Abbarno now serves as the elected assistant House Republican floor leader, the ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee, a member on... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno appointed ranking member of Capital Budget Committee appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno explains what’s in the new drug possession bill that passed the Legislature
Senate Bill 5536, the Blake decision bill on controlled substances, passed the House floor on an 83-13 vote and was signed into law. In this video, Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, explains what's in this new version of the bill. The post Rep. Peter Abbarno explains what’s in the new drug possession bill that passed the Legislature appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Radio Report: Lawmakers pass new, stronger drug possession law during one-day special session
Lawmakers completed a one-day special session in Olympia Tuesday by approving a new bipartisan agreement that makes it a gross misdemeanor to knowingly possess or use hard drugs in a public place. John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 05-16-23 – RADIO REPORT: Lawmakers pass new drug possession law during one-day special session SATTGAST: Lawmakers... Read more » The post Radio Report: Lawmakers pass new, stronger drug possession law during one-day special session appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Statement from Rep. Peter Abbarno on passage of new drug possession law
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, released the following statement today after the Legislature passed a new version of Senate Bill 5536, a measure to criminalize possession of controlled substances. “This measure strikes a balance between accountability and compassion. And while it may not have all the hallmarks of a comprehensive criminal justice or substance abuse... Read more » The post Statement from Rep. Peter Abbarno on passage of new drug possession law appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno supports passage of new drug possession law
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, spoke in favor of a new version of Senate Bill 5536, a measure to criminalize possession of controlled substances. The post Rep. Peter Abbarno supports passage of new drug possession law appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno updates KXL’s Lars Larson on special session and what needs to be done to address the state’s expiring drug possession law
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, joins KXL's Lars Larson to discuss what needs to be done to fix the state's drug possession law in the upcoming special session. The existing law expires July 1 and if lawmakers fail to pass a fix, hard drugs will become legal in Washington state. Wash. House Republicans · 05-12-23 –... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno updates KXL’s Lars Larson on special session and what needs to be done to address the state’s expiring drug possession law appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno: Make state government more open, transparent and accountable
When I talk to constituents in the 20th Legislative District about issues affecting our communities and state, many have expressed to me a deep distrust in our governing institutions. This problem is not unique to our region: Trust in government has been eroding for decades. In fact, the Pew Research Center has been consistently polling... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno: Make state government more open, transparent and accountable appeared first on Peter Abbarno.