Paul Harris

The Washington State House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed legislation from Rep. Paul Harris that would give educators with a reprimand an opportunity for redemption. House Bill 1113 would require the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to adopt rules for reviewing and vacating reprimands issued to certificated professional educators...

The 2023 session is in full swing, and we have already entered month two. I hope this update finds you safe and well. I want you to know I’m working hard on your behalf for real solutions for the toughest challenges we face in Washington. Thank you for your continued...

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, shares his 2023 legislative priorities on KIHR with Mark Bailey. Harris discusses his background and bills, and shares his insights on what the Legislature should be focused on this session, and how to address Washington state’s most pressing issues. Wash. House Republicans · 01-25-23 – RADIO:...

The 2023 legislative session is underway after our swearing in ceremony on Monday, Jan. 9. This is the first time I’ve been able to send you an update since last May, due to election-year restrictions. It’s wonderful to be back in Olympia in-person again, representing all of you in the...

Union High School student Reid Shepard recently worked as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. Paul Harris, from the 17th District. Reid, 16, is a member of his school’s National Honor Society, the STEM club, and the Voters of Tomorrow club. Reid is also...

Educators who have received a reprimand could have the opportunity for redemption under a bill introduced by Rep. Paul Harris for the 2023 legislative session. House Bill 1113 would require the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to adopt rules for reviewing and vacating reprimands issued to certificated professional educators. Currently,...

Rep. Paul Harris is continuing his effort to protect vulnerable victims of accidents with a bill aimed at holding negligent drivers accountable. House Bill 1112, which was heard in the House Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Committee on Monday, is similar to a bill Harris introduced last year. House Bill...

Rep. Paul Harris officially took the oath of office, Monday, to begin serving his seventh two-year term as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives. Harris, R-Vancouver, who represents the 17th District in southwest Washington, was sworn in with the other 97 state representatives in-person on the House floor. This...

I hope this letter finds you well. As we have finally turned the corner on the pandemic, I truly hope we can put our focus on recovery and healing and help move the entire state of Washington forward.  The 2022 legislative session is now behind us. Please see my previous...