Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs

August 09, 2022

Hawkins to lead stakeholder discussions on regional aquatics center

Local leaders to explore how local governments could work together to construct and operate a modernized pool facility, including Olympic-sized outdoor pool, water slides and splash pad. Sen. Brad Hawkins will be kick-starting discussions among local leaders on Sept. 15 about joining forces to identify a new, long-term outdoor pool solution...
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December 13, 2021

Hawkins partners with Leavenworth mayor on workforce housing bill

Senator Brad Hawkins is partnering with Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea on a bill to secure a reliable revenue source to address the city’s workforce housing challenges. Senate Bill 5513 would provide Chelan County and its cities with flexibility to use up to 1 percent of their existing lodging tax revenues...
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February 13, 2018

Hawkins’ Leavenworth pilot project bill clears Senate

OLYMPIA… Sen. Brad Hawkins’ legislation to help Leavenworth respond to a boundary change for Washington’s apple maggot quarantine area received a unanimous vote today from the state Senate. Recent adjustments to the quarantine area created complications for the City of Leavenworth. Hawkins, who represents Leavenworth in the 12th Legislative District,...
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March 31, 2016

Bill sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins at request of Chelan County signed into law

A bill sponsored by Rep. Rep. Brad Hawkins updating a statute from the 1950s pertaining to residency requirements of a county position known as the chief examiner signed into law today.
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March 02, 2016

Bill sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins at request of Chelan County approved by Senate

Bill sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins would update a law from the 1950s pertaining to residency requirements of a county position known as the chief examiner was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 48-0.
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February 11, 2016

Bill sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins at request of Chelan County approved by House

Rep. Brad Hawkins sponsored a bill that would update a law from the 1950's pertaining to residency requirements of a county position known as the chief examiner. The bill was approved by the House of Representatives today by a vote of 92-4.
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January 06, 2016

Hawkins and Gregerson introduce bipartisan bill to provide flexibility on fireworks rules

Hawkins and Gregerson introduce bipartisan bill to provide flexibility on fireworks rules
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March 03, 2015

Bill sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins at request of Chelan County approved by House

A bill introduced by Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, at the request of Chelan County Commissioners was approved by the House of Representatives today by a vote of 92-5. House Bill 1752 would update a law from the 1950s pertaining to residency requirements of a staff-level county position known as...
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February 28, 2014

Two of Rep. Hawkins’ bills advance through Senate committee

Two bills sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, are moving forward in the Washington State Senate.
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