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INITIATIVES
Three passed, three go to the ballot in November
Fed up with the destructive and burdensome policies passed by the Democrat majority in the Washington State Legislature, citizens collected more than 2.3 million signatures to put six initiatives before the Legislature.
Only three of the initiatives received a hearing and a vote. In three strong, bipartisan votes, the Legislature passed the following:
- Initiative 2081 Protect parents’ right to know
- Initiative 2111 Ban an Income Tax in Washington
- Initiative 2113 Restore “Reasonable Suspicion” for Police Pursuit
Majority Democrats refused to give hearings to the remaining three initiatives, so they will go to the ballot in November.
- Initiative 2109 Repeal the Income Tax on Capital Gains
- Initiative 2117 Repeal the “Climate Commitment Act” and it’s “cap-and-tax” program
- Initiative 2124 Allow People to Opt Out of the “Long-Term Care” Payroll Tax
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Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about the policies behind three initiatives to the Legislature that majority Democrats ignored during the session and will appear on the November ballot.
NOTE: No updates or changes will be made to this webpage or the individual webpages for each initiative from March 7, 2024, until after the election in November, as per state law. Similarly, no updates or changes will be made to any content linked to from these webpages from March 7, 2024 until after the November election.
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News from the Caucus
STATEMENT: State’s response to ballot drop-box arson does nothing to inspire confidence
VANCOUVER…- Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, offered this reaction to the arson that destroyed ballots in a Clark County drop box Monday morning. “The ballot box at Fisher’s Landing that was set on fire early yesterday morning is in my legislative district. Common sense suggests many of the hundreds of ballots that were destroyed were cast...
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Senator frustrated about bureaucratic delay of school earthquake protections
Tens-of-millions of dollars set aside to protect schools from earthquakes is not getting spent, and state Senator Judy Warnick wants something done about it. The Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction is supposed to be distributing the money.
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Dan Evans set the standard for political leadership in Washington, Warnick says
Former governor and senator modernized state government, promoted higher education, advocated for the environment and defined what it means to be a Republican OLYMPIA – Dan Evans left such a deep stamp on the state of Washington that people today might have trouble believing one man could accomplish so much, said Senate Republican Caucus Chair...
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Shortage of public defenders and prosecutors – a criminal justice crisis
Washington’s criminal justice system has a big problem – a shortage of public defenders and prosecutors. Senator Mike Padden, a former judge and the Ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee is the featured guest. Washington Supreme Court justices take testimony on proposed changes to public defender standards – Learn you how you...
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AUDIO: Police pursuit, parental rights, income tax laws go into effect
New laws that go into effect this week (June 6) impact police pursuits, parental rights, and income taxes in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Republicans applaud Center For Behavioral Health and Learning opening
Republican senators applaud the opening of the center, stressing its importance amid the opioid crisis. Senator Lynda Wilson highlights the need for both treatment and accountability.
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News from the Senators
Boehnke looks to improve rules for siting of power plants
Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick OLYMPIA… The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) held a special meeting on September 13 to approve the revised site certification agreement for the controversial Horse Heaven Wind Project. Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, believes the EFSEC’s process to approve the revised site certification agreement (SCA) did not properly account for...
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Infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges, says Braun
CENTRALIA…Three infants in the Everett area overdosed on fentanyl over four days this week, including a 13-month-old who died. Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, shared the following reaction to these preventable tragedies. “It’s completely indefensible when an infant or child gets sick or dies because someone in the household is using deadly drugs such...
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Right to protest does not include blocking airport access, says Braun
CENTRALIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released the following statement following the anti-Israel protest that blocked access to SeaTac Airport for several hours today. “People have the right to peaceably protest, but they don’t have the right to put themselves and drivers at risk by blocking access to our busiest airport. I understand that...
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Braun appalled by Seattle teacher’s blatantly antisemitic comments
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, today shared his reaction to comments made by Seattle school teacher Ian Golash during an interview posted Friday to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. When asked if the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli citizens was justified, Golash responded, “Yes.” As the...
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Sen. Braun on Sen. Rivers’ decision not to seek reelection: ‘We will deeply miss her leadership and service’
CENTRALIA… Senate Republican Leader John Braun offered this response to today’s announcement by Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, that she will not be seeking a new term as the 18th Legislative District’s state senator: “Having served with Senator Rivers for more than a decade, from a neighboring district, I know how hard she has worked...
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Braun: Retiring Sen. Mike Padden Legislature’s strongest advocate of public safety
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Bad policies out of Olympia have increased gas prices by almost 50 cents a gallon, while also spiking grocery and utility prices. Working Washington families are harmed most by these regressive taxes. #paininthegas #CarWars #waleg
The late former three-term Republican Governor (1965-77) and U.S. Senator (1983-89) Dan Evans passed away in September and a public memorial is happening today (3 pm) at UW in his honor. Evans had a great bi-partisan legacy. He was an environmental champion, oversaw the construction of state highways, and preserved millions of acres of public lands many enjoy today, including the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area and Shi Shi Beach. #waleg![]()
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Governor Proclamation and Memorial Service Information: ow.ly/Qozl50U5AcQ
Today we honor Veterans Day. Remember the sacrifices each veteran has made for our freedoms, livelihood, and the United States. Thank a veteran today! #waleg #VeteransDay #navy #GoNavy #army #armystrong #marines #marinecorps #airforce #AimHigh
