As we move through interim and inch closer to the start of the 2024 legislative session, I wanted to send this update to let you know what I’m focused on and...
The 2023 legislative session ended on Sunday, April 23. Just before we adjourned, I announced I was stepping down as House Republican Leader. I sent an email to my legislative colleagues...
With just one week left in the 2023 legislative session, critical policies and state budgets still need to be finalized. While there was no House or Senate floor action over the...
Last week, state lawmakers reached house of origin cutoff. This means all bills needed to pass out of their original chamber, or they are considered “dead” for the legislative session. This...
State lawmakers reached their first deadline of the 2023 legislative session today: policy committee cutoff. This means all bills needed to pass out of their respective policy committees in their house...
As House Republican Leader, I had an opportunity to sit down with Austin Jenkins of TVW’s Inside Olympia last week for a long-form interview. Austin is always a pro — tough,...
The 2023 legislative session started on January 9. This was the first time since 2020 that opening ceremonies, which include the swearing-in of state lawmakers, were open to family, friends, all...
With the 2022 election now certified, I am once again able to send out legislative communications. Over the past several months, my seatmate, Rep. Andrew Barkis, and I have received hundreds...
My 2022 Legislative Update, a note on election-year restrictions, and preparing for the 2023 session
As I've stated before, I believe the 2022 legislative session was one of missed opportunities. While there were some bipartisan successes, majority Democrats spent a lot of time shutting down Republican...
Tonight from 6-7:30 p.m., I will be hosting a virtual town hall meeting with my seatmate, Rep. Andrew Barkis. During the 90-minute town hall, we’ll be providing our thoughts on this...
