Paul Harris

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, and Health Secretary John Wiesman join NPR to discuss Rep. Harris’ bill to eliminate the personal exemption for vaccines, a similar law that passed and was implemented in California, and how Washington would implement vaccine legislation.

Rep. Harris talks about his Tobacco 21 legislation, House Bill 1074, that would prohibit the sale of cigarettes, tobacco and vapor products to anyone under the age of 21.

The 2019 session began Monday, Jan. 14. It is a busy time, with committee schedules, meeting with constituents and working on bills. It is an honor and privilege to be in Olympia for a fifth term representing the people of Clark County in the 17th District. Key issues before the...

With the measles outbreak in Clark County continuing to grow, Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation Friday morning declaring a State of Emergency. The proclamation directed the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to be implemented, which allows state agencies and departments to utilize state resources to assist in prevention...

As many Americans try to curb their smoking habit today as part of the Great American Smokeout, Rep. Paul Harris has taken the day as an opportunity to announce plans to reintroduce his “Tobacco 21” legislation in the upcoming 2019 session. Harris’ “Tobacco 21” bill would prohibit the sale of...

The Washington State House Republicans selected their leadership team ahead of the 2019 legislative session.

Read my 2018 Session Review by clicking on the image below.

As you are aware, the Legislature adjourned the 2018 legislative session on March 8. Keep in mind I am your representative year-round. While I want to keep you updated on what is happening in Olympia and issues surrounding our state government, we are in an election year and there are limits...

There were a number of accomplishments to point to, but I was concerned with the operating budget, the minimal property tax relief we provided taxpayers and I am still working on getting the Tobacco-21 legislation passed.