House Republicans continue to push for public hearings on initiatives, send letters to chairs of respective committees
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House Republicans continue to push for public hearings on initiatives, send letters to chairs of respective committees
Earlier today, House Republican ranking members and assistant ranking members sent letters to House committee chairs and vice chairs requesting public hearings on the six certified initiatives now before the Legislature. You can find the letters, House Republican motions and floor speeches, statements, videos, and other information below.
Initiative 2113 | Concerning vehicular pursuits by peace officers.
- Letter to Rep. Roger Goodman, Chair, and Rep. Tarra Simmons, Vice Chair | House Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Committee
- Video: Rep. Drew Stokesbary’s House floor motion calling for a prompt public hearing on I-2113
- Statement from Rep. Drew Stokesbary | I-2113
- Statement from Rep. Jim Walsh | I-2113
Initiative 2117 | Concerning carbon tax credit trading.
- Letter to Rep. Beth Doglio, Chair, and Rep. Sharlett Mena, Vice Chair | House Environment and Energy Committee
- Republican leaders support Initiative 2117 to repeal carbon tax, call for public hearings on the measure
- Video: Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Jim Walsh from the House gallery | I-2117
- Statement from Rep. Mary Dye | I-2117
- Statement from Rep. Jim Walsh | I-2117
- FAQ: How regressive Democratic policies increased Washington’s gas prices
- Video: House floor debate highlights on Senate Bill 5126 – Cap-and-trade/carbon tax (2021)
Initiative 2124 | Concerning state long-term care insurance.
- Letter to Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Chair, and Rep. Jessica Bateman, Vice Chair | House Health Care and Wellness Committee
- Video: Rep. Peter Abbarno’s House floor motion calling for a prompt public hearing on I-2124
- Video: Reps. Peter Abbarno and Jim Walsh from the House gallery | I-2124
- Statement from Rep. Jim Walsh | I-2124
- The Democrats’ unfair and unpopular long-term care insurance program and payroll tax
Initiative 2111 | Concerning taxes on personal income.
- Letter to Rep. April Berg, Chair, and Rep. Chipalo Street, Vice Chair | House Finance Committee
- Video: Reps. Peter Abbarno and Jim Walsh from the House gallery | I-2111
- Statement from Republican leaders on certification of Initiative 2111 (prohibiting state and local personal income taxes)
- Statement from Rep. Jim Walsh | I-2111
Initiative 2109 | Concerning taxes on long-term capital assets.
- Letter to Rep. April Berg, Chair, and Rep. Chipalo Street, Vice Chair | House Finance Committee
- Video: Rep. Mike Steele’s House floor motion calling for a prompt public hearing on I-2109
- Video: Rep. Jim Walsh from the House gallery | I-2109
- Statement from Rep. Ed Orcutt | I-2109
- Statement from Rep. Jim Walsh | I-2109
- Video: House floor debate highlights on Senate Bill 5096 – capital gains income tax (2021)
Initiative 2081 | Concerning parental rights relating to their children’s public school education.
- Letter to Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, Chair, and Rep. Clyde Shavers, Vice Chair | House Education Committee
- Video: Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber’s House floor motion calling for a prompt public hearing on I-2081
- Video: Reps. Jacquelin Maycumber and Jim Walsh from the House gallery | I-2081
- Statement from Rep. Jim Walsh | I-2081
Constitution of the State of Washington | Article II, Section 1(a) (Legislative Department)
- Such initiative measures, whether certified or provisionally certified, shall take precedence over all other measures in the legislature except appropriation bills and shall be either enacted or rejected without change or amendment by the legislature before the end of such regular session. (Emphasis added)
The 60-day, 2024 legislative session started on January 8 and ends March 7.
