February 15, 2024

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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February 15, 2024

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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February 15, 2024

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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February 15, 2024

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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February 14, 2024

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February 12, 2024

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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February 02, 2024

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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January 31, 2024

Bipartisan bill from Rep. Paul Harris to improve reimbursement fees for private health care providers, approved by committee

The Health Care and Wellness Committee approved bipartisan legislation from Rep. Paul Harris on Wednesday that would assist independent health care providers. Many private health care providers, such as chiropractors and acupuncturists, are struggling to stay in business due to the lack of reimbursement fees from health insurance companies. House...
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January 31, 2024

Rep. Paul Harris joins KIHR to discuss the 2024 legislative session

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, joined Mark Bailey of KIHR this week to discuss the 2024 legislative session going on in Olympia, including the statewide initiatives that were recently introduced in the Legislature, as well as an update on his bills, and how they are progressing. Wash. House Republicans · 01-31-24...
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