As we prepare to reconvene in Olympia in early January, now is the time for families, small businesses and communities to make their voices heard. The choices made this session will shape your household budget, your commute and your grocery bill — and ultimately, the future of our region.
Real change doesn’t begin in the marble halls of government. It starts around kitchen tables, in small businesses and at local coffee shops — wherever Washingtonians come together to share their stories and ideas.
Across our state, people are still feeling the strain of higher grocery prices, rising fuel costs, a shortage of child care and limited housing options. The largest tax increase in state history, passed in 2025, has only made these burdens heavier. I opposed that measure because it hits working families the hardest and pushes affordability further out of reach.
When laws are passed without input from the people they affect, policy drifts away from the kitchen table and toward Olympia’s echo chamber. That’s why this legislative session must focus on three principles: affordability, transparency, and accountability.
Your engagement is not just your right — it’s your leverage. When you speak up, you bring real stories into the conversation. Lawmakers need to hear from the parent stretching to fill their gas tank, the senior watching grocery prices climb and the small business owner juggling payroll with new tax burdens. That’s how we keep government grounded in reality and responsive to the people it serves.
Although legislators are in “session” from January through mid-March 2026, we work year-round with other legislators, staff and constituents on drafting legislation and addressing important issues. In December, the Washington state Legislature will be holding “Committee Assembly Days” to meet and hold work sessions and hearings on potential issues and policies we will address in the 2026 legislative session.
Now is the time to get involved.
To make participation easier, I’ve created a short video that walks you through the steps to get involved in the legislative process. It explains how to find bills that matter to you, watch hearings, submit written or oral testimony and contact your legislators. You can also learn how to sign up for alerts and follow what’s happening in real time.
Watch the video at https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/how-to-participate/.
As your state representative, I’ll continue to oppose unnecessary tax-and-spend proposals, push for policies that improve affordability, and keep you informed about what’s happening in Olympia. You deserve to know what bills are being considered, who’s voting and how those votes affect your family and community.
