Hawkins Congratulates Local NCAA Star on Senate Floor
March 24, 2023
As college sports fans frustratingly watch their brackets, state Sen. Brad Hawkins took a moment of personal privilege (an official parliamentary procedure) on the Senate Floor to recognize a local tie to the ongoing March Madness. Hailey Van Lith from Cashmere returns to Washington tonight for the Sweet 16 playoffs... Read More...
Local stakeholders urge passage of Regional Sports Complex bill
March 13, 2023
Numerous local governments and organizations have sent a letter to House Local Government Committee members urging passage of Senate Bill 5001 sponsored by 12th District Sen. Brad Hawkins. Senate Bill 5001, which passed the Senate unanimously on March 1st after successfully advancing through three Senate committees is now scheduled for... Read More...
Hawkins issues statement on passage of Senate’s drug possession bill
March 03, 2023
The Washington State Senate today approved Senate Bill 5536 sponsored by  Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett. It represents the first major step this legislative session to address a temporary drug possession law that sunsets this July. In 2021, the State Supreme Court’s Blake Decision struck down Washington’s felony drug possession statute as... Read More...
Hawkins’ Regional Sports Complex bill approved by Senate
March 02, 2023
  After successfully advancing through three Senate committees this session, Senate Bill 5001, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hawkins, has been approved unanimously by the Washington State Senate. “This bill would give us the option of forming a second Public Facilities District, which would provide our region a legal structure for both... Read More...
Hawkins prepares Senate amendment to “inclusive” curriculum bill
February 17, 2023
As the Legislature readies itself for multiple weeks of upcoming floor debate on hundreds of bills, Sen. Brad Hawkins is troubled by the mandates in Senate Bill 5462, which would require all school districts in the state to adopt an “inclusive” curriculum. “The big issue I have with this proposal... Read More...
Hawkins files Regional Aquatic Center legislation
December 05, 2022
Sen. Brad Hawkins officially pre-filed legislation today to allow local governments in Chelan and Douglas counties to partner together to establish a Regional Aquatic Center and Sports Complex. Senate Bill 5001 proposes to amend the existing Public Facilities District statute (RCW 35.57) to allow communities in the region to someday seek... Read More...
Hawkins named “Champion of Agriculture” by Washington Farm Bureau
October 26, 2022
Sen. Brad Hawkins is being recognized for his efforts to support Washington agriculture. Hawkins, who serves the 12th District, has been named a 2022 Champion of Agriculture by the Washington Farm Bureau. In its email informing Hawkins of the award, the Farm Bureau wrote, “You have shown through your support and... Read More...