Leonard Christian

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...