Rep. Harris opposes a bill regarding energy labeling for residential buildings
Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, speaks against a bill that would authorize cities and counties to require that the owner of a single-family residence obtain and make available a home energy performance report before the residence may be publicly advertised for sale.
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Rep. Harris speaks against a bill that would allow government to pull a bait and switch on voters
Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor in opposition to a bill that would remove the restriction on levy lid lift funds supplanting existing funds. Harris explains how this bill would essentially allow state government to a pull a bait and switch on voters in Washington.
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Rep. Harris speaks against a bill that would be detrimental to common interest communities
Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor to oppose a bill that would require an officer or board member of a common interest community association to complete a training course regarding federal and state fair housing laws.
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Rep. Harris explains why he opposes a new energy bill that would end up costing consumers more
Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor regarding a bill that would prohibit the sale of most mercury-containing lights beginning January 1, 2029. Harris explains how this bill would further increase expenses to consumers who are already struggling with an exorbitant high cost of living.
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Rep. Harris speaks on a bill to modify the requirements for public school instructional materials
Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, speaks on the House floor against a bill that would modify requirements for public school instructional materials and supplemental instructional materials by prohibiting improper exclusions of certain materials, establishing complaint procedures, and promoting culturally and experientially representative materials.
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Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall Thursday, Feb. 22
The state lawmakers serving eastern Clark County and Skamania County will hold a virtual town hall meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 22. Using the Zoom platform, Sen. Lynda Wilson and Reps. Paul Harris and Kevin Waters will give constituents an opportunity to learn more about the...
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Bipartisan legislation from Harris headed to the Senate after unanimous approval from the House
A bipartisan bill from Rep. Paul Harris that would reinstate semiconductor tax incentives is moving to the Senate. The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of House Bill 2482 on Monday, which would extend two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until Jan. 1, 2034. The bill would...
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What’s the status of the statewide initiatives? | An update from Rep. Paul Harris
We are near the halfway point of the 2024 legislative session, and there is a lot to talk about. One of the most interesting issues we have addressed is the six initiatives that have been certified by the Secretary of State. Each of these initiatives received at least 325,000 signatures,...
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