February 08, 2024

Rep. Leonard Christian opposes state mandate to move local elections to even-numbered years

Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, opposed House Bill 1932, which would mandate that local governments hold elections in even-numbered years. House Bill 1932 passed the House by a vote of 52-45.
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February 06, 2024

Rep. Leonard Christian stands up for law enforcement and public safety against anti-police measure

Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, spoke against House Bill 1579, which would establish the Office of Independent Prosecutions (OIP), led by an independent counsel, as a separate division within the Office of the Attorney General to prosecute law enforcement officers. The bill passed the House by a vote of 53-44.
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February 02, 2024

Please take my legislative survey | An update from Rep. Leonard Christian

Wednesday was policy cutoff. That means any policy bill that did not move out of committee in its chamber of origin is now considered dead.   As we approach the halfway point of the 2024 legislative session, I want to hear what you think the Legislature should do with the...
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January 26, 2024

Five initiatives certified | An update from Rep. Leonard Christian

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of over 200,000 Washington citizens who took their time to sign and gather the required signatures, we now have five initiatives certified by the Secretary of State and before the Legislature: The Legislature has three options: House Bill 2459 passes out...
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January 24, 2024

Radio Report: Spokane Valley lawmaker leads state House in honoring Washington National Guard

The state House of Representatives paused in its business Wednesday to honor the men and women of the National Guard.  John Sattgast reports from the state Capitol. Wash. House Republicans · 01-24-24 – RADIO REPORT: Rep. Christian leads House in honoring Washington National Guard SATTGAST: Among the sponsors of House...
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January 24, 2024

Rep. Leonard Christian honors members of the Washington National Guard

Today, Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, spoke in favor of House Resolution 4661 honoring members of the Washington National Guard for their service and sacrifice to Washington state and the nation. Transcript: On July 3rd, 1984, I joined the United States Air Force. After 20 years and 8 months, I...
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January 20, 2024

Joel E. Ferris High School student pages in Washington State House of Representatives

Sophie Sikorra paged in the Washington State House of Representatives January 15-19. The Joel E. Ferris High School student was sponsored by Rep. Leonard Christian of the 4th District. Sophie completed a 40-hour work week, which involved serving House members on the chamber floor, making deliveries throughout campus, supporting member...
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January 19, 2024

Standing up against radical proposals in Olympia | An update from Rep. Leonard Christian

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We just wrapped up week two of the 2024 legislative session. Only seven weeks remain before we gavel out, sine die, and so stay tuned and get involved! Standing up against radical proposals This week in the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee, we heard a...
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January 18, 2024

Radio Report: Republicans question why Democrats want to give incarcerated felons special privileges, including right to sit on a jury

House Republicans spoke up at a public hearing Tuesday on proposed legislation to give convicted felons special privileges, including the right to seek elected office, vote, and sit on a jury while in prison. Nic Scott reports from Olympia. Wash. House Republicans · 01-18-24 – RADIO REPORT: Republicans question why...
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