Legislature

Opinion editorial by Brad Hawkins: Heading back to Olympia Next year's legislative session begins January 13 and the state constitution provides 60 days for a supplemental budget year. Earlier this year, the Legislature adopted a two-year budget. In 2014, we'll have an opportunity to make minor adjustments to the budget based on use of state services and tax revenue... Read More...
Nov. 22, 2013 – KOZI Legislative Update (audio) Nov. 22, 2013 KOZI Legislative Update Rep. Cary Condotta, Rep. Brad Hawkins, and Sen. Linda Evans Parlette talk with KOZI’s Jay Witherbee about the latest issues in Olympia, including a transportation revenue package and Obamacare. MP3 File Find more audio content on our Web site. ###     Washington State... Read More...
Nov. 22, 2013 – KPQ Legislative Hotline (audio) Nov. 22, 2013 KPQ Legislative Hotline Rep. Cary Condotta, Rep. Brad Hawkins, and Sen. Linda Evans Parlette talk with KPQ’s Steve Hair about the latest issues in Olympia, including a transportation revenue package and Obamacare. MP3 File Find more audio content on our Web site. ###     Washington State... Read More...
Rep. Hawkins’ update: special session is adjourned Nov. 9 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today the Legislature adjourned the special session after passing two bills to help protect and create aerospace jobs in Washington. The two bills we passed, which I supported, are: House Bill 2088 – will provide funding for workforce development training (within existing funds), and streamline permitting... Read More...