Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to share with you that my first bill, House Bill 1819, was signed into law this morning by Gov. Inslee! Under the new law, individuals who make an appointment to inspect a campaign’s or candidate’s account books would need to present photo identification...

With less than two weeks remaining in the 2015 regular session, negotiations on the budget are well underway. I am happy to offer a few updates on other work happening in Olympia, and look forward to the interim.

It’s hard to believe we have just a few weeks left in the 2015 regular session. Yet much work remains to be done, including passing the 2015-17 operating budget.

Reps. Lynda Wilson, and Paul Harris, both R-Vancouver, will host a telephone town hall on Wednesday, April 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. They invite all 17th Legislative District residents to join them for an hour-long community conversation on state legislative issues. “These events provide an excellent opportunity for...

We have officially passed the halfway point of the 2015 legislative session. Read on for updates on my first bill to pass the House and my upcoming town hall!

Rep. Lynda Wilson had her first bill pass the House today with strong bipartisan support. House Bill 1819 will now move to the Senate for further consideration.

Senator Don Benton, Reps. Paul Harris and Lynda Wilson, all R-Vancouver, are holding a town hall meeting on Saturday, March 14. The lawmakers will answer questions from attendees and offer updates on the current legislative session. Here are the details: Saturday, March 14th 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. DoubleTree by Hilton – Columbia...

Since my last email update we have reached two major milestones in the 2015 legislative session. I am happy to provide an update on the bills I have been working on and other important issues being discussed here in Olympia.

The pace of session is beginning to pick up as we begin our first round of votes on the House floor. I’m happy to provide a few updates on what I have been working on this past week!

The third week of the 2015 legislative session was both busy and productive. I am happy to share a few updates on the work that has been going on this week.