March 24, 2023

University High School exchange student serves as page in Washington State House of Representatives

Beka Mamuldze paged in the Washington State House of Representatives during the 11th week of the legislative session, March 19-24. The University High School student was sponsored by Rep. Leonard Christian of the 4th District. Beka served House members on the chamber floor, which involved making deliveries throughout campus, supporting...
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March 17, 2023

An update from Rep. Leonard Christian: Town hall this Saturday; Stopping bad bills

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This Saturday, March 18, at 10 a.m. Rep. Suzanne Schmidt and I will host another in-person town hall meeting at CenterPlace Event Center (2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley). Residents of the 4th District are welcome to join us for a discussion about the many issues...
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March 13, 2023

4th District Reps. Schmidt and Christian to host town hall at CenterPlace on Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m.

Fourth District State Representatives Suzanne Schmidt and Leonard Christian are inviting constituents to join them for a one-hour town hall meeting at CenterPlace in the Spokane Valley on Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m. to provide an update on the 2023 legislative session and take questions from constituents. Anyone with questions prior to the town...
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March 10, 2023

An update from Rep. Leonard Christian: Good & Bad bills

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, the House passed a pair of unconstitutional anti-firearm bills: House Bill 1143 would impose training, permitting, and waiting period requirements on gun owners and firearm dealers with large fines and possible jail time. House Bill 1240 would outlaw the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or...
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March 08, 2023

Rep. Leonard Christian opposes so-called “assault weapons” ban

Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, opposed House Bill 1240, a measure proposed by Washington’s attorney general that would outlaw the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any “assault weapon.”
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March 07, 2023

Rep. Leonard Christian discusses the pain of losing his mother

Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane, rose on the House floor to speak about the experience of losing his mother to fentanyl during debate on House Bill 1209.
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March 07, 2023

Action Alert on Police Pursuit Bill

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Crime is skyrocketing, businesses are closing, Washington state citizens are dying, and time is quickly running out. Moments ago, the House majority party blocked a motion that would have allowed us to vote for the bill to restore vehicular pursuit for law enforcement officers: House Bill...
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March 07, 2023

Statement from Rep. Leonard Christian on House majority party blocking vote on vehicular pursuit

Fourth District Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, released the following statement after the House majority party blocked a motion to bring House Bill 1363 – bipartisan legislation concerning vehicular pursuits – to the floor for a vote. “Crime is skyrocketing, businesses are closing, Washington state citizens are dying, and time...
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March 03, 2023

An update from Rep. Leonard Christian: Holding criminals accountable

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Washington State House of Representatives is holding floor sessions all day (and most nights) and through the weekend during the eighth week of the legislative session. That’s because next Wednesday, March 8, is the last day to pass bills in the chamber (House or Senate)...
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