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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As the 2026 legislative session reaches its halfway point, the work in Olympia has intensified. Over the past several days, lawmakers have spent long hours on the House floor debating and voting on a wide range of bills that will shape our state’s future.
While the days and nights have been long, this is an important part of the process, and I take seriously my responsibility to review each proposal and stand up for our district’s priorities.
On that note, I want to invite you to join me and my fellow lawmakers from the 17th Legislative District for an upcoming town hall. It’s a great opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
Tuesday is House of Origin cutoff, when all bills except those necessary to implement the budget must be passed out of their respective chamber to stay alive.
Later this week, I will join my seatmates, Sen. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, and Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, for a virtual town hall meeting to update you on everything that’s happened in Olympia over the last five weeks.
This one-hour event will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You must register online to participate. Click here or on the image below to register.
So much has happened this session, and this meeting will be a great chance for you to catch up on what your state government is doing and how those decisions will affect you.
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. to share your ideas and input, and ask any questions you have.
Thank you for your continued support. I appreciate your trust in me and allowing me to serve you.
It’s an honor.
Kevin Waters
