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The state House today unanimously approved a measure to help Washington become an international hydrogen hub. House Bill 1729, by Rep. Peter Abbarno, would create and expand tax incentives for developing...

March 16, 2023

Sen. John Braun, Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. Peter Abbarno are inviting residents of the 20th Legislative District to a virtual town-hall meeting the evening of Monday, March 20. The meeting...

March 14, 2023

The Washington State House of Representatives today unanimously passed Rep. Peter Abbarno's effort to prevent cold water shock drownings. House Bill 1004, also known as “Zack's Law,” is named in honor...

March 7, 2023

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, called out House Democrats today for failing to support numerous proposals late Friday night that would have protected drinking water, reduced homelessness, addressed the lack of housing,...

March 4, 2023

With policy committee cutoff approaching on Feb. 17, Rep. Peter Abbarno is urging the chair of the House State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee to hold a public hearing on emergency...

Feb. 3, 2023

The House Finance Committee has scheduled a public hearing on a bill to create work opportunities for military members, veterans and their families for Thursday, Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m. House...

Jan. 27, 2023

Rep. Chris Corry has launched a fresh effort to rein in the governor’s emergency powers. House Bill 1535 is co-sponsored by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia and is identical to House Bill 1772,...

Jan. 24, 2023

The House Transportation Committee has scheduled a public hearing on House Bill 1004, also known as “Zack's Law,” for Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 4:00 p.m.   Zack's Law would require state...

Jan. 19, 2023

On Thursday, State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, is scheduled to testify in support of his bill that would provide new funding for rural fire departments.   House Bill 1014 would establish...

Jan. 16, 2023

Washington House Republicans today announced their ranking member and House committee assignments for the upcoming 2023 legislative session. State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, who was recently elected assistant floor leader, will...

Dec. 16, 2022