Paul Harris

The Housing Committee approved a bill from Rep. Paul Harris on Thursday that would allow the state to better assist those experiencing homelessness. House Bill 2172 would require state agencies that own vacant properties within a qualifying city to lease those properties to the city for use during a declared...

We are almost two weeks into the 2024 legislative session, which is scheduled to last 60 days. Before I get into some of the top issues, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your sincere interest and concern for your neighborhoods and communities. I hope you will...

The state House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that would give reprimanded educators an opportunity to clear their name. John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 01-11-24 – RADIO REPORT: Bill to give reprimanded educators a second chance gets a second chance SATTGAST: Representative Paul Harris of Vancouver...

The Washington State House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation from Rep. Paul Harris that would give educators with a reprimand an opportunity for redemption. House Bill 1113, which the House also unanimously passed during the 2023 legislative session, would require the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to adopt...

I hope you are well and getting ready to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family. As we approach another legislative session, we continue to deal with many pressing issues throughout our state, including public safety, increasing crime, and supporting our law enforcement officers. We also continue to feel...

I hope this letter finds you well. Fall is here and that means the Legislature will be reconvening soon. The 2024 legislative session in Olympia is schedule to begin on Jan. 8 and run for 60 consecutive days. As with any year, lawmakers have many things to work on in...

Rep. Paul Harris and his 17th District seatmates discuss the 2023 legislative session, including public safety, the operating budget, the state’s new drug law, and his legislative wins in this post-session newsletter.

The governor signed a bill on Tuesday that allows judges to hold negligent drivers to greater accountability and give justice to vulnerable victims of accidents. House Bill 1112, from Rep. Paul Harris, will allow judges, at their discretion, to impose criminal penalties for negligent driving involving the death of a...

I hope this short letter finds you well. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you in Olympia. I wanted to remind you that I will join my 17th District seatmates this week, Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, and Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, for a virtual town-hall meeting to discuss...