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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The 2026 legislative session is now in the rearview mirror, and we are heading into an election year. That means I won’t be able to communicate using state resources for the next six-plus months. However, I wanted to say thank you one more time for putting your trust in me to serve you in the 17th District.
Even though the 2026 session is now behind us, I wanted to remind you once more about some of the significant things that happened during those 60 days.
For an in-depth recap of the biggest stories this session, please see my end-of-session update, and for a recap of Republican priorities for the 2026 session, click here. You can also read my end-of-session newsletter online by clicking here.
We passed some good policies that will do positive things in Washington. However, there were also some bad polices passed by the majority party – including the decision to pass the first-ever state income tax – and several other missed opportunities to enact good legislation. As we head into the interim, there is much work to be done as we try to fix Washington.
That’s why I’ll be busy throughout the interim working to make our state a better place to live for all Washingtonians.
The Washington State House of Representatives convenes for floor debate.
Election-year Restrictions
Due to election-year restrictions that begin on May 4, I will not be able to send you email updates until after the November general election results are certified. In fact, all my legislative communications will be limited or restricted over the next six months in compliance with state ethics laws. The exception would be if a special session is called.
That said, I am still your full-time state representative and can respond to constituents who contact me throughout the year. I invite you to email, call, or send me a letter anytime, and I will respond as quickly as possible.
Stay in Touch with Me
In the meantime, if you want to keep up with the work of the Legislature, here are some links that will help:
My legislative website | Contact information, news releases, email updates, videos, opinion pieces, bills, and more.
The Capitol Buzz | A weekday roundup of legislative news. Click on the link to subscribe.
Track a bill| Find information on specific bills.
I also encourage you to stay informed on House Republicans’ efforts to fix Washington by following us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
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 Olympia and will continue doing 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
