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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December 04, 2023

Rep. Leonard Christian introduces trio of bills ahead of 2024 session

Rep. Leonard Christian has prefiled a trio of bills ahead of the 2024 legislative session that would hold offenders accountable, protect property rights, and reduce government waste. House Bill 1865 would empower law enforcement officers to prevent repeat violators of the state’s car insurance laws from driving a vehicle without insurance....
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November 27, 2023

Reminder: In-person town hall meeting tomorrow on Oregon Road fire response and upcoming 2024 session

Tomorrow, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m., Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis and I will be hosting an in-person town hall meeting focused on the Oregon Road fire response and upcoming legislation that will help victims of the fires. The meeting will be held at Country Church of the Open Bible,...
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November 27, 2023

Rep. Leonard Christian to host in-person town hall meeting on Oregon Road fire response and upcoming 2024 session

Rep. Leonard Christian and Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis will be hosting a town hall meeting Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. on the Oregon Road fire response and forthcoming legislation to help those impacted by the fires. The meeting will be held at Country Church of the Open Bible, 40015...
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November 17, 2023

A November update from Rep. Leonard Christian

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, and with all that’s happening in the world today, we should remember to express gratitude for the important things in life: family, friends, and the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Recent events and my 21 years of service in the military have confirmed the...
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