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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January 18, 2024

House Republicans speak out against bill to allow incarcerated murderers and rapists to serve as jurors, vote, run for office

On Tuesday, the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee held a public hearing on a bill that would allow convicted serial murderers and rapists to serve as jurors, vote, and run for elected office while in prison. The three Republicans on the committee, ranking member Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle...
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January 12, 2024

The Legislature is back in session | An update from Rep. Leonard Christian

The Legislature is back in Olympia this week for the 2024 legislative session. During even-numbered years, our state holds short, 60-day sessions to pass a supplemental budget. With the certification of Initiative 2113 by the Secretary of State, police pursuit reform is back on the agenda. Last year, Rep. Suzanne...
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January 12, 2024

Bill to make election worker harassment a felony lacks clear definitions, says Rep. Christian

Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, opposed House Bill 1241 – a measure that would make it a felony for harassing an election worker – because the bill lacks a clear definition of harassment. The bill passed the House by a vote of 86-11.
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January 10, 2024

Rep. Leonard Christian testifies on bill to end state forced aquatic land surveys

Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, today testified in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on House Bill 1863, his legislation that would prevent the Washington State Department of Natural Resources from compelling current or prospective lessees of state-owned aquatic lands from paying for land surveys.
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January 09, 2024

Public hearing set for Rep. Christian bill that could end state forcing aquatic land lessees to pay for surveys

On Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 8:00 a.m., the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing for House Bill 1863, legislation from Rep. Leonard Christian that would prevent the Washington State Department of Natural Resources from compelling current or prospective lessees of state-owned aquatic lands...
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December 08, 2023

A December update from Rep. Leonard Christian

Happy Hanukkah! More than simply a time for friends and family to gather for festivities, it’s an annual reminder of the perseverance of the Jewish people. During the upcoming session, I will be supporting efforts to stem the rising tide of antisemitism we’ve seen nationally and here at home. Antisemitism...
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December 08, 2023

4th District Reps. Schmidt and Christian to host town hall on Dec. 14 at Spokane Valley Library

Fourth District State Representatives Suzanne Schmidt and Leonard Christian are inviting constituents to join them for a one-hour town hall meeting at the Spokane Valley Library on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss the upcoming 2024 legislative session and any issues impacting the citizens of the 4th District. Anyone with questions prior to the town...
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December 07, 2023

Radio Report: Spokane Valley lawmaker prefiles bill to impound vehicles without liability insurance on third violation

Legislation has been prefiled in Olympia for the 2024 session that would allow vehicles without liability insurance to be impounded on the third violation. John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 12-07-23 RADIO REPORT: Bill filed to impound vehicles without liability insurance on third violation SATTGAST: It’s bad news if...
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