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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The 2025 legislative session begins next week, and I’m excited to return to Olympia and continue working for the people of the 17th District. It’s truly an honor to serve you. As we begin 2025, we face many important issues and priorities.
2025 Legislation
I plan to sponsor several new policies in 2025. I will share more details as I introduce those bills in the coming weeks. I have already prefiled House Bill 1104, which would update the Professional Engineers’ Registration Act and create a state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors. I will keep you posted on the progress of all my bills as they move forward.
New Committee Responsibilities in 2025
With a new biennium here, I will be serving on some different committees and taking on new responsibilities. I begin the 2025 legislative session as the top Republican member of the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee.
This is a new committee for me, and I’m excited to serve as the ranking Republican to work on the many important issues facing our state government. I can’t wait to get involved and find positive solutions for everyone in Washington.
I will also serve on three other House committees: the Technology, Community Economic Development and Veterans Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Capital Budget Committee.
As a member of this important committee, I will be working to get more funding for important projects in our district. Over the last two years, I helped secure millions in funding for several projects in our communities, and that work will continue in 2025 and beyond.
The Washington State House of Representatives Page Program is now open for applications. To become a page, applicants must have a legislative sponsor, be between the ages of 14 and 16, and obtain written permission from their parents and school.
Pages earn $65 per day while working in the program. During their week serving as pages, they attend Legislative Page School every day to learn about the three branches of state government, the lawmaking process, and the importance of civil discourse. They also get to carry out numerous important duties that help the Legislature operate efficiently.
If you have a student in mind who would benefit from this program, please share this opportunity with them. I would love to work with the young people of the 17th District in Olympia.
Stay in Touch with Me
If you want to keep up with the work of the Legislature, here are some links that will help:
My legislative website | Here you will find my contact information, bio, news releases, email updates, videos, opinion pieces, bills, and other information.
The Capitol Buzz | A weekday roundup of online news stories. Click on the link to subscribe.
The Current | An online legislative publication from the Washington House Republicans. Click on the link to subscribe.
TVW | The state’s own version of C-SPAN, TVW broadcasts floor and committee action live online.
The Ledger | A legislative news aggregator.
Legislature’s website | Here you can see bill reports, committee agendas, and information about upcoming activities in the Legislature.
State agencies | You can find a list of all state agencies, boards, and commissions here.
Track a bill | Click the link to find information on specific bills.
Testify or comment on a bill | Use these links if you want to testify or comment on a specific bill.
In addition, when you visit my website you can easily view the legislation I’m sponsoring or co-sponsoring by clicking “Sponsored Bills.”
Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you for your trust and for allowing me to serve you. I’m humbled and honored to be your voice in the Olympia and will do everything in my power to represent you and our great district. I want you to know my door is truly always open, and I hope you will reach out to me.
It’s an honor to serve,
Kevin Waters
