Stephanie McClintock
Stephanie McClintock
Legislative District 18

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Washington facing many crises as the 2026 session gets underway | Legislative update from Rep. Stephanie McClintock
I hope your new year is off to a great start. As the 2026 legislative session gets underway in Olympia, I want to take a moment to update you on the key issues shaping our work in the Washington State Legislature. Affordability, public safety, education funding, housing availability, and the long-term sustainability of our state... Read more » -
18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
Lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District are sponsoring legislation aimed at protecting children in youth sports programs from abuse and sexual predators. House Bill 2180, sponsored by Rep. John Ley and endorsed by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, would require background checks for all coaches and individuals who manage or supervise youth sports programs. The bill also... Read more » -
Rep. Stephanie McClintock: It’s time to right-size WA
Our state’s affordability crisis is crushing its residents and employers. Washington ranks as one of the most expensive states to live in, with some of the highest costs for gas, groceries, housing, child care, and property taxes. Unfortunately, with new taxes passed by the Democrats – who hold the majority in the Legislature – it’s... Read more » -
Radio: Rep. Stephanie McClintock tells KXL’s Lars Larson she wants to ban sex offenders from coaching youth sports
Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, says she’s considering legislation that would ban sex offenders from applying to and coaching youth sports in Washington state. This comes after a sex offender was allowed to coach a youth football team in Clark County. Appearing on Portland’s KXL Radio, McClintock, a former soccer coach, told host Lars Larson that... Read more » -
Radio: ‘This is just common sense!’ Rep. Stephanie McClintock talks with Seattle Red’s Jason Rantz about legislation to restrict cell phones in classrooms
Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, discusses her legislation to restrict cell phones in public schools with Seattle Red’s Jason Rantz (KTTH Radio). McClintock thinks cell phones are a distraction in classrooms and detract from students’ education. She believes in local control that would have school boards write their own policies to restrict cell phone use in... Read more » -
Still working hard to represent you during the interim | Legislative update from Rep. Stephanie McClintock
I hope you’ve had a great summer, as we head into the fall and kids go back to school. The 2025 legislative session concluded in April, but despite not being in Olympia, I have been busy representing you back home in the 18th District these last several months. There is still much work to be... Read more » -
Majority party increases state spending again, backed by billions in new taxes | Legislative update from Rep. Stephanie McClintock
It’s great to be back home in Southwest Washington after spending the last three and a half months in Olympia. As with any legislative session, there were pros and cons, with some positive policies making it to the governor’s desk. But unfortunately, this session will be remembered for the largest tax increase in Washington state... Read more » -
Please join us for our combined town hall meeting this Saturday in Battle Ground
I want to invite you to join me and my fellow 18th District state legislator Rep. John Ley for a combined town hall meeting with 20th District lawmakers, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. The 2025 legislative session just concluded on April 27 and there is a... Read more » -
Representatives from the 18th and 20th Districts to hold combined town hall on May 3
Clark County residents will have the opportunity to meet their legislators at a combined Legislative Town Hall scheduled with Reps. Stephanie McClintock and John Ley of the 18th Legislative District and 20th District lawmakers, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno, on Saturday, May 3, in Battle Ground. The four lawmakers will review the 2025... Read more » -
Governor signs Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s teenage workforce bill into law
A bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to give teenagers the right to work more hours while still in high school will officially become law next year after being signed by the governor on Monday. House Bill 1121, which received unanimous approval in the House and overwhelming support in the Senate, will allow 16- or 17-year-old... Read more »