Leonard Christian

Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, spoke against Senate Bill 5599, which would exempt youth shelters and other similar organizations from parental notification requirements if a child enters their facility seeking or receiving “gender affirming” treatment or reproductive health care services.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re in the home stretch. Sunday, April 23rd, is the last day of the 2023 legislative session. We spent the last few weeks holding daily floor sessions during which we debated dozens of bills, both good and bad, that will affect the lives of everyone in...

Rep. Leonard Christian, R-Spokane Valley, urged the House to put children first and vote yes on Senate Bill 5280, which would add new mandatory child abuse reporting requirements. SB 5280 passed the House by a vote of 75-20.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We just wrapped up budget week here at the Capitol. That’s when all three House budget proposals – operating, capital, and transportation – are rolled out. Each proposal has a public hearing and is then voted out of committee. The best news for the Spokane Valley...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to all the folks who attended our 4th Legislative District town hall meeting on Saturday, March 18, at Center Place Event Center. Rep. Suzanne Schmidt and I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time back home and provide everyone with an update on the 2023...

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...

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...

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...

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...