Paul Harris
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- Legislative District:
17
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Paul Harris
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I hope this letter finds you well. As we head toward summer and much of what happened during the 2024 legislative session becomes history, I wanted to reach out and remind you that I’m still hard at work representing the people of the 17th District. The 2024 legislative session ended two months ago but a... Read more » The post Rep. Harris legislative update: I’m here to listen and serve appeared first on Paul Harris. -
Rep. Paul Harris recaps the 2024 legislative session together with Rep. Kevin Waters and Sen. Lynda Wilson, including public safety, the state budgets, and the six public initiatives introduced to the Legislature earlier this year. The post Rep. Harris shares 2024 session review in his combined 17th District newsletter appeared first on Paul Harris. -
On Tuesday, the governor signed into law a bipartisan bill from Rep. Paul Harris that will provide a much-needed boost to the semiconductor industry in Washington. House Bill 2482 will extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until Jan. 1, 2034. The legislation also reinstates six tax preferences that expired on Jan. 1, 2024, and... Read more » The post Bipartisan bill from Rep. Harris to assist the semiconductor industry signed into law by the governor appeared first on Paul Harris. -
The 2024 legislative session ended as scheduled, on Thursday, March 7. This 60-day session was packed full of state business covering numerous issues. As with any session, we had some wins and losses, but overall House Republicans made a real difference for Washingtonians, despite being in the minority. As your state legislator, I represent people... Read more » The post Statewide initiative news, budgets finalized, and legislative successes: 2024 session recap appeared first on Paul Harris. -
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 Paul Harris. -
Last week, Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, joined House Republicans to lay out the case against a bill (SB 6058) that would link our state’s carbon market to California and Quebec. House Republicans oppose this policy and the Climate Commitment Act, which has placed extraordinary financial burdens on low-income Washingtonians. Instead, they support Initiative 2117, which... Read more » The post Rep. Harris joins fellow House Republicans in speaking against a bill that would link WA’s carbon market to California and Quebec appeared first on Paul Harris. -
Semiconductor manufacturers in Washington could receive a nice break thanks to a bipartisan bill from Rep. Paul Harris that would reinstate semiconductor tax incentives. The Washington State Senate voted 47-1 in favor of House Bill 2482 on Friday, which would extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturers for 10 years. “These companies chose Southwest Washington... Read more » The post Senate approves Bipartisan legislation from Harris to assist semiconductor manufacturers appeared first on Paul Harris. -
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, Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, and Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, for a virtual town-hall meeting tomorrow evening, Feb. 22 at 6:30, to discuss the... Read more » The post There’s still time to sign up for our Zoom town hall tomorrow appeared first on Paul Harris. -
It’s hard to believe the 2024 session is already entering its final weeks. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, we reached the house of origin cutoff, meaning that was the last day bills could be voted out of their respective chamber. After a week and a half of more committee meetings to consider bills from the Senate,... Read more » The post Please join us at our virtual town hall next week for an update on the 2024 legislative session appeared first on Paul Harris. -
Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, speaks on final passage of his bill that would extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until Jan. 1, 2034. The bill would also reinstate six tax preferences that expired on Jan. 1, 2024. Harris explains why these tax preferences are so important to the economy in his community. The post Rep. Harris speaks about his bill to reinstate tax incentives to semiconductor manufacturers appeared first on Paul Harris.
17th Legislative District
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Ed Orcutt
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- Legislative District:
20
- Full Name:
Ed Orcutt
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In my last email update, I provided you a recap of the 2024 legislative session that ended on March 7 — including details on the three state supplemental budgets and updates on the six initiatives considered by the Legislature. Since then, I have participated in forums regarding the outcomes of the 60-day legislative session and... Read more » The post 2024 Legislative Review newsletter and election-year restrictions appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, Rep. Peter Abbarno and Sen. John Braun provide constituents of the 20th District with a 2024 Legislative Review in this April 2024 newsletter. The post 2024 Legislative Review for constituents of the 20th District | April 2024 appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
The 60-day legislative session ended on Thursday evening. Unlike last year, state lawmakers completed all their work on time and no special session is expected. Barring something extraordinary, the Legislature won’t convene again until January 2025. Like every legislative session, there were some great bills and budgets that passed that will benefit our communities and... Read more » The post The 2024 legislative session has ended appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, delivers a floor speech in favor of Initiative 2111. The initiative, which will prohibit state and local personal income taxes in Washington state, passed on a 76-21 vote on March 4, 2024. It will become law on June 6, 2024. Learn more about I-2111 here. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt’s floor speech in favor of I-2111, which will prohibit state and local personal income taxes appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, ranking Republican on the House Finance Committee, released a statement following the passage of Initiative 2111 in the Washington State House of Representatives today. The initiative would prohibit state and local personal income taxes. “While prohibiting state and local personal income taxes will not provide immediate tax relief to struggling Washingtonians, it... Read more » The post Statement from Rep. Ed Orcutt on the passage of Initiative 2111 (prohibiting state and local personal income taxes) appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, highlights what to expect in the homestretch of the 2024 legislative session, including the six initiatives and the state supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets. The post Rep. Ed Orcutt highlights what to expect in the homestretch of the 2024 legislative session appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
The first of three citizens’ initiatives received a public hearing Tuesday in Olympia. Supporters say Initiative 2111 is needed to prevent a personal income tax in Washington. Opponents called the measure “vague,” “broad,” and “unnecessary.” John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 02-27-24 – RADIO REPORT: Thousands sign in to support Initiative 2111 opposing a... Read more » The post Radio Report: Thousands sign in to legislative public hearing to support Initiative 2111 preventing a personal income tax appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, delivers a floor speech in support of Amendment 1107 to Senate Bill 5950 (supplemental operating budget). The policy in the amendment would send $150 checks to registered drivers in Washington state to help offset high fuel prices caused by the state’s Climate Commitment Act/carbon tax. Amendment 1107 was not adopted. Senate... Read more » The post Rep. Ed Orcutt supports amendment that would provide financial relief to Washington drivers facing high fuel prices appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
The House has concluded its work for today following the passage of two supplemental state budgets. When state lawmakers return on Monday, only 11 days will remain in the 60-day legislative session. In previous email updates, I’ve talked about the six certified initiatives that were sent by the people of our state to the Legislature.... Read more » The post Public hearings for three initiatives and supplemental state budgets appeared first on Ed Orcutt. -
Maia Taylor paged in the Washington State House of Representatives February 12-16. She was sponsored by 20th District Rep. Ed Orcutt. The Woodland student paged during the sixth week of the 60-day legislative session that began on January 8. She assisted the Washington State House of Representatives with duties on the chamber floor, made deliveries... Read more » The post Woodland student pages in Washington State House of Representatives appeared first on Ed Orcutt.
20th Legislative District
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Peter Abbarno
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- Legislative District:
20
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Peter Abbarno
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Dear Neighbor, Due to election year activity (EYA) restrictions that begin on Monday, this will be my last email update to you until after the November election results are certified. Over the interim, I will continue working on solutions that help you and your family at the kitchen table. Please feel free to email... Read more » The post Rep. Abbarno highlights district projects, involvement with students, and statewide issues appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, joins Hanna Scott to discuss our state’s crime and affordability crises. The 20th District representative talks about House Republican solutions to the problems and missed opportunities from the 2024 legislative session. Wash. House Republicans · 04-26-24 – PODCAST – Fix Washington with Hanna Scott: Rep. Peter Abbarno The post Podcast: Fix Washington with Rep. Peter Abbarno – Discussion of crime and affordability issues appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno toured the Cowlitz County Public Utility District (PUD) methane capture project on Thursday. Abbarno helped secure $4.9 million in this year’s supplemental capital budget for Cowlitz County PUD to develop a renewable landfill gas-to-electricity project in partnership with Cowlitz County Public Works Department. The project’s six internal combustion engines will process landfill... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno tours Cowlitz County methane capture project, highlights economic and environmental benefits appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno recently mailed a postcard to constituents in the 20th District with useful contact information and video resources about the many important issues affecting our communities and state. WATCH Rep. Abbarno’s YouTube playlist While the Legislature may be out of session, Abbarno works for his constituents year-round. You can always contact his office... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno encourages constituents to stay involved, reach out appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno recently toured schools in the Centralia School District, where he met with students to discuss career-readiness, trades careers, apprenticeships, college and secondary education, as well as opportunities in the legal and governmental fields. His first visit was to Futurus High School, a small pioneering school in an alternative setting that provides a... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno meets with local students, encourages them to make a positive difference appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Washington’s carbon tax has increased the price of regular gasoline by about 50 cents per gallon. This tax isn’t just hurting Washington drivers at the gas pump, it’s increasing the cost of basic services and goods, including groceries. Despite numerous opportunities to help working families with meaningful tax relief in recent years, the majority party... Read more » The post Washington families need meaningful tax relief -Rep. Peter Abbarno appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
During a crime spree, House Democrats in Olympia introduced legislation to reduce sentences for gun, gang, and drug related crimes around schools. They also introduced legislation to allow criminals to vote, serve on a jury, and run for public office while incarcerated. Washington has the lowest number of police officers per capita. Rep. Peter Abbarno... Read more » The post Majority party prioritizing criminals at the expense of victims | Rep. Peter Abbarno appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
From the Capitol Campus in Olympia, Rep. Peter Abbarno highlighted the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2024 legislative session that ended on March 7. The post The good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2024 legislative session appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Peter Abbarno on Thursday met students with the VISIONS program from Chehalis during their tour of the state Capitol. The VISIONS program is designed to prepare 18 to 21-year-old students with disabilities for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. Students in the VISIONS program work and engage in the community, with classroom-based support, to... Read more » The post Students in Chehalis’ VISIONS program tour state Capitol, meet with Rep. Peter Abbarno appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Dear Neighbor, The 2024 legislative session adjourned, sine die, on Thursday – the constitutional 60-day deadline. Remarkably, Initiative 2113, restoring police pursuit; Initiative 2081 establishing a parental bill of rights; and Initiative 2111, banning personal state and local income taxes, passed the House and Senate and will become law in June. Thank you to the hundreds of thousands... Read more » The post It’s a wrap! The 2024 legislative session adjourns | An update from Rep. Peter Abbarno appeared first on Peter Abbarno.
20th Legislative District
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Greg Cheney
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- Legislative District:
18
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607
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Greg Cheney
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I wanted to share a change in my future communications. Due to election-year restrictions, legislators up for election cannot send out communications beginning Monday, May 6. This includes email updates, news releases, radio feeds, press releases, and video updates. As such, this will be my last update to you until later this fall. However, this... Read more » The post Final update until later this fall | Rep. Greg Cheney appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
Rep. Greg Cheney joins seatmates, Sen. Ann Rivers and Rep. Stephanie McClintock, in a 2024 session review. In it, they discuss some of their successes, the initiatives sent to the Legislature by voters, and all three supplemental budgets – operating, transportation, and capital. The post 18th District 2024 legislative session review appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
My seatmate, Rep. Stephanie McClintock, and I are holding town hall meetings in Battle Ground and Vancouver THIS SATURDAY, April 20. We will review the 2024 legislative session, which concluded last month, and answer your questions and address your concerns regarding state government and the Legislature. In addition, we will share our future plans and... Read more » The post You are invited! – 18th District townhalls appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
I trust this update finds you and your loved ones well. The 2024 legislative session concluded on Thursday, March 7th. It was a brief yet dynamic 60-day session, wrapping up shortly after the approval of the supplemental operating and transportation budgets earlier in the day. The post 2024 legislative session recap from Rep. Greg Cheney appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
Reps. Greg Cheney and Stephanie McClintock will hold town hall meetings in Battle Ground and Vancouver Saturday, April 20. The 18th District lawmakers will review the 2024 legislative session which concluded last month. In addition to answering questions, the two members of the Washington State House of Representatives will also address constituents’ concerns and share... Read more » The post 18th District Representatives to hold town halls Saturday, April 20 in Battle Ground, Vancouver appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
In a remarkable achievement, four bills sponsored by Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle Ground, have recently been signed into law by the governor. The bills include reducing barriers to state government employment, improving transparency in political advertising, and enhancing our state’s court system. Each measure received overwhelming bipartisan support during the 2024 session. “These are all... Read more » The post Four bills sponsored by Rep. Greg Cheney signed into law appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
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. Greg Cheney and Stephanie McClintock, who helped secure 18th District project funding, were pleased to see that many important projects in... Read more » The post 18th District lawmakers secure nearly $18 million from the 2024-25 supplemental capital budget for district projects appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
During the late-night House floor debate, Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle Ground, vehemently opposes the majority party’s contentious energy bill, ESHB 1589, a proposal that will significantly hike costs for ratepayers. Cheney points out the bill’s glaring constitutional flaws, particularly its expanded fees for ratepayers, a provision absent in the original draft. Moreover, he criticizes the... Read more » The post Rep. Greg Cheney takes a stand against contentious energy bill, ESHB 1589 appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
During House floor debate, Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle Ground, advocates for Initiative 2113, which aims to restore vehicular police pursuits. The initiative was approved by the House with a vote of 77 to 20. The post Rep. Greg Cheney supports I-2113 during House floor debate, restoring vehicular police pursuits appeared first on Greg Cheney. -
With just a few days remaining, we are in the final stretch of the 2024 legislative session. Several deadlines have passed, including Friday’s opposite house cutoff, marking the final day to approve bills from the opposite chamber. Bills not meeting this cutoff, unless necessary for budget implementation, likely won't go any further this session. The post Rep. Greg Cheney: Legislative updates and achievements appeared first on Greg Cheney.
18th Legislative District
BATTLE GROUND, WA
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Stephanie McClintock
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- Legislative District:
18
- Precinct:
556
- Full Name:
Stephanie McClintock
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It’s hard to believe two months have already passed since the 2024 legislative session concluded on March 7. Although, I have not been in Olympia much these last two months, I have been busy representing you in the 18th District. A lot happened during the 2024 legislative session and you can get an in-depth recap... Read more » The post Rep. McClintock’s legislative update: Looking forward to working with you this interim appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
Rep. Stephanie McClintock joins with her seatmates in the 18th Legislative District to share important updates on the supplemental budgets, public safety, and the statewide initiatives introduced in the Legislature in their 2024 post-session newsletter. The post Rep. McClintock recaps the 2024 legislative session review in her 18th District newsletter appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
The 2024 legislative session is in the books and a lot happened during this quick 60-day period, including big news for some of the statewide initiatives, two of my bills becoming law, and the Legislature passing the state’s biennial supplemental spending plans. House Republicans entered the 2024 session with several important goals as we look... Read more » The post An update on my bills, the statewide initiatives, and the state budgets: 2024 session recap from Rep. McClintock appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
The governor signed a bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock on Tuesday that will help kids in foster care by improving communication between the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and individuals caring for foster kids in Washington. The bipartisan House Bill 1970 will require DCYF to establish a caregiver communication specialist position within the... Read more » The post Governor signs McClintock bill to enhance communication with the DCYF, improve foster care services appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
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. Greg Cheney and Stephanie McClintock, who helped secure 18th District project funding, were pleased to see that many important projects in... Read more » The post 18th District lawmakers secure nearly $18 million from the 2024-25 supplemental capital budget for district projects appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
I want to invite you to join me and my fellow 18th District state legislator, Rep. Greg Cheney, for two town hall meetings on Saturday, April 20 in Battle Ground and Vancouver. During these meetings, we will review the 2024 legislative session which concluded last month. We’ll discuss some of the new laws that were... Read more » The post Please join us for our town hall meetings this Saturday in Battle Ground, Vancouver appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
The governor signed into law a bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock on Wednesday, aimed at simplifying the testing process for people seeking an architectural career in Washington. Current law requires an applicant to pass the required examination to qualify for registration as an architect in Washington. However, there is a five-year rolling timeline for all... Read more » The post McClintock legislation that will remove barriers to the architectural licensing process is signed into law appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, speaks during a debate on the house floor against a bill that would require certain employers that do not offer their employees a qualified retirement plan to allow employees to contribute to an individual retirement account through an automatic payroll deduction. Click below to watch. The post Rep. McClintock speaks against a bill that would create a state run employee retirement program appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
Communication between the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and individuals caring for kids in foster care, could see major improvement going forward, thanks to a bipartisan bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock. House Bill 1970, which the Washington State Senate unanimously approved on Friday, would require DCYF to establish a caregiver communication specialist position... Read more » The post McClintock bill to improve communication with the DCYF gets unanimous approval from the Senate appeared first on Stephanie McClintock. -
The Washington State Senate unanimously approved a bill from Rep. Stephanie McClintock on Wednesday, aimed at simplifying the testing process for people seeking an architectural career in Washington. House Bill 1880 would eliminate the five-year rolling timeline for architecture applicants to successfully pass each section of their examination for registration. Current law requires an applicant... Read more » The post McClintock bill to improve the architectural licensing process moves another step closer to becoming law appeared first on Stephanie McClintock.
18th Legislative District
VANCOUVER, WA
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Kevin Waters
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- Legislative District:
17
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Kevin Waters
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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. 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 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. -
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. -
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.
17th Legislative District
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