Olympia Watch

The 2024 Legislative Session is here and Republicans are set to fight back against Democrats’ reckless policies.

Republicans will fight to bring affordability back to Washington State

Democrats’ continuous tax increases and punitive regulatory policies that make life more expensive for working families. We’re committed to passing tax relief measures and common-sense policies to help alleviate financial burdens for struggling families, students, small business owners, and the most vulnerable. We also stand in opposition to a state income tax, which would hurt families and eliminate a significant competitive business advantage.

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Republicans will fight to bring Public Safety back to our communities

Chronic homelessness, addiction, crime, and untreated mental health needs – our communities face significant challenges that demand real solutions. The Democrats’ ineffective and destructive policies ignore these problems’ root causes and make them far worse by eliminating essential support from law enforcement professionals. Our communities deserve more than ranking last in the nation for the number of police officers per thousand people. We’re committed to keeping our streets, neighborhoods, and families safe by funding police departments across the state and passing measures to encourage police officer recruitment and incentivize retention.

Republicans will work to hold our Government accountable

One-party rule in Olympia has led to a lack of consequences for significant failures, from crippling data breaches and significant cost overruns for transportation projects to the early release of violent prisoners and the unaddressed homelessness and substance abuse crisis. Without government accountability, everyday families will continue facing the devastating impact of failures. We will work to hold the governor and his state agencies accountable, working to restore public trust by increasing oversight and implementing proven reforms.

Republicans will work to empower parents

Parents have a right to know what their children are taught – and they have a right to decide how their children are educated. We’re committed to strengthening trust in our K-12 education system by ensuring transparency. Unlike the Democrats’ special interest-driven agenda, we believe in enabling parents to help their children succeed in school and life by assuring the financial and educational flexibility necessary for school choice to become a reality.

Check out our resources below to:

Learn how to influence Olympia
Contact your Legislator
Testify on bills
Join one of our Republican Unity Network (RUN) teams
Pitch in to help our local Republican candidates across the state

Sign-Up to Learn How to Influence Olympia Effectively

Sign-Up for the Influencing Olympia Course
This complementary online class will help you develop the skills you need to make a real difference advocating for (or against) a piece of legislation. Learn more and sign-up here.

Other resources on getting involved in the Legislative Process
House Republicans: Understanding the process, watching and participating, and tracking legislation.

Call Your Legislator

Find Your Legislative District
The most important part of this year’s session is you. Click here to look up your State Representatives and here to contact them to help make sure Republican values are represented in Olympia!

Testify On Bills

Have Your Voice Heard
Testifying on bills is one of the best ways to engage with our State Government. Click here to learn more on how to testify during the Legislative Session!