AUDIO: Legislative Update: Senate Republican Leader John Braun Warns Against Bill Limiting Citizen Initiatives
Jan 23, 2026
Senate Republican Leader John Braun raises concerns about a bill introduced by the Democratic majority that would make it harder for Washingtonians to propose initiatives and gather signatures.
Braun argues that the measure undermines direct democracy guaranteed by the state constitution and reflects an effort to consolidate legislative power at the expense of citizen involvement.