Representatives Brad Hawkins and Cary Condotta, Republican lawmakers who represent the 12th District in Washington talk with KOZI about budget matters.  The vote on the supplemental operating budget took close to four hours, and many lawmakers say it appears to be more of a bargaining tool than a workable proposal for spending in the state of Washington.

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Reps. Cary Condotta and Brad Hawkins from the 12th Legislative District talked with constituents on the KPQ Legislative Hotline about a variety of pressing issues confronting lawmakers in Olympia.  They were joined by Sen. Linda Evans Parlette.

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Reps. Cary Condotta and Brad Hawkins, both Republicans from East Wenatchee, spent time with KOZI talking about a recent revenue forecast that shows a slowing economy.  Condotta, who has long been cautioning an attitude of care when it comes to the budget, refrained from saying, “I told you so.”  Instead, he detailed his attitude toward the flurry of bills which recently came before lawmakers in the House.  Said Condotta, “I think my ‘no’ button may be just about broken.”  The legislator sits on the Appropriations Committee and feels a deep responsibility when it comes to balancing the budget.

Hawkins also talked about the recent revenue forecast and spent a great deal of time working to edify the listeners about activities by lawmakers concerning education, the McCleary decision, and legislation which is designed to get to an overall solution when it comes to school funding.  Hawkins patiently went through the ins and outs of a recent bill that mandates the formation of a task force to carefully examine levies in Washington’s 295 school districts.  The final goal is reform, but Hawkins the was clear that there is no fast track in reaching that objective.  The bill has already passed the House and Senate and is now headed to the Governor’s desk for a signature.

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Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, talked with KOHO about the recent revenue forecast and spent a great deal of time working to edify the listeners about activities by lawmakers concerning education, the McCleary decision, and legislation which is designed to get to an overall solution when it comes to school funding.

Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, discussed the recent revenue forecast that is an indicator of a slowing economy.  Condotta, who has long been cautioning an attitude of care when it comes to the budget, didn’t change his mind here. The legislator sits on the Appropriations Committee and feels a deep responsibility when it comes to balancing the budget.

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Reps. Cary Condotta and Brad Hawkins talked with KOZI about activities at the statehouse, and shared details of recent floor votes in the House.

Condotta, who sits on the Appropriations Committee, is deeply concerned about the recent passage of a number of bills that he says would affect the budget.  Said the East Wenatchee lawmaker:  “It’s just fascinating to see all the people voting yes on bill after bill that probably can’t be financed in any way shape or form.”  Later, he commented, “It’s amazing.  It’s like they are in some other alternative world.  I’m just trying to stop the madness.”  Condotta ended remarks on the budget as he usually does. “We need,” he said, “to be cautious and conservative.”

Hawkins, also from East Wenatchee, shared with KOZI details on two bills that have received the approval of House lawmakers and have moved to the Senate.  One would update statute affecting Chelan County.  Another was inspired by the Pateros School District and relates to issues involving the Carlton Complex wildfire which burned thousands of acres in 2014.

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Two lawmakers from the 12th District got frank with KOHO this week.  One of them, Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, whose fire safety measure remains stalled in the Rules Committee, said the Speaker of the House has put a hold on the bill, and he is not sure why.  Hawkins indicated that he believes the Democratic leadership is being coy when approached about progress of the bill.

KOHO then asked Hawkins if it’s possible that the measure may not get out of ICU; and Hawkins shared that he believes it is possible the legislation may be dead.  The bill would have given authority to towns and counties to enact fireworks bans during times of extreme fire danger or when the governor has declared a state of emergency.

Rep. Cary Condotta, also a Republican from East Wenatchee, had blunt words concerning the activities surrounding the Senate firing of Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson, and the governor’s response to the firing.  “I think,” he said, “that the administration is in trouble and that’s why the governor acted so viciously in his reaction.”  Condotta added that there needs to be more accountability and leadership in Olympia and, “we’re just not seeing it.  It’s time for a cleanup over here.”

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Reps. Cary Condotta and Brad Hawkins of the 12th District talked frankly with KPQ about challenges being faced at the statehouse as floor voting begins to take place in earnest this week.

Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, had some strong words concerning the governor’s reaction to the Senate firing of Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson.  Hawkins, also a Republican from East Wenatchee, expressed concern about the number of bills moving through the House, versus funds available to pay for the ideas being brought forth.

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Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, spent nearly an hour with host Chris Hansen, fielding diverse questions from listeners of KHQ.  The Republican lawmaker addressed issues concerning education, taxation, and even the Pledge of Allegiance.  Hawkins, who has introduced legislation designed to create added safety in local communities in times of fire, also updated listeners on the latest action from the legislature as the cutoff deadline for policy bills nears.

Hawkins also took time to express gratitude for local law enforcement and the people of his district and the state.

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Reps. Brad Hawkins and Cary Condotta talked with KOZI about issues pending in the legislature as the session nears the midway point.  Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, discussed a series of education bills addressed by lawmakers.  One would streamline student assessments and potentially save the state $15 million the first year.

Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, talked about two measures that would affect state wineries.  One piece of legislation would increase the number of tasting rooms allowed in the industry.  The second would reduce taxes that affect wineries.

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