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During late-night floor debate, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, proposed an amendment to provide a credit for interest received on loans issued by banks in underserved areas. Walsh says the change would help financial institutions keep the doors open for many smaller, often rural, branch locations. Amendment 868 to House Bill 2167 was voted down on a party-line vote.

Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, speaks on the House floor against tax increases for travel agents and tour operators, Senate Bill 6004. The 12th District lawmaker argues that raising the business and occupation (B&O) tax rate will further damage an already ailing industry.

In his second video update of the 2019 legislative session, Rep. Hoff discusses some of the issues his constituents are bringing to his attention, how he decides whether to vote for or against a bill when it comes to the floor, and some of the good and bad bills making their way through the legislative process.

Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, discusses her concerns about a two-year $53 billion state operating budget proposal that relies on tax increases and boosts government spending.

Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, discusses his opposition to the net metering measure recently approved by the House, Senate Bill 5223. Ybarra also talks about what lawmakers will be working on during the last few days of the regularly scheduled 2019 session.

Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, discusses the district she represents, what motivated her to run for office and her top legislative priorities.

Rep. Brandon Vick speaks against Gov. Jay Inslee's standardized health plan legislation. House Bill 1523 passed the state House of Representatives on March 8 on a party-line vote of 57-41.

Rep. Jim Walsh shares his opposition to sentencing changes for persistent offenders, Senate Bill 5288.

In his weekly review, House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox discusses the upcoming floor debate on the House Democrats' 2019-21 operating budget proposal, which would increase spending by $8.5 billion and raise taxes by more than $4 billion over the next four years.

Rep. Tom Dent introduces three aviation-related bills to encourage economic development.

Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, R-Goldendale, sits down with TVW to discuss her bipartisan legislation that would improve law enforcement response to missing and murdered Native American women.

Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, brings you another edition of the "Barkis Breakdown" from under the dome in Olympia. Up on deck this edition: affordable housing, Barkis bills of importance, and a thank you to our law enforcement.

Rep. Joel Kretz speaks on the House floor in favor of his Amendment 453 to the 2019-21 House transportation budget. The amendment, which was adopted, would provide $60,000 for the installation of an updated meteorological station at the Colville Airport. House Bill 1160 passed off the House floor 90-5 on March 29, 2019.

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, asks questions during House Transporation Committee hearings on the economic feasibility of the low carbon fuel standard, February 13, 2019. The lawmaker questions the sponsor about the difference between the “price and cost” of the proposal. The bill's sponsor is unable to answer this simple economic inquiry.

Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, sits down with TVW to discuss the 2nd Legislative District, his role as House Republican Leader, and his legislative priorities.

Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane, discusses the latest tax proposals sponsored by House Democrats, including an income tax on capital gains.

Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, discusses the House Democrats’ $53 billion operating budget proposal and plan to raise taxes by $4.2 billion over the next four years | March 28, 2019

In this video update, Rep. Bill Jenkin, R-Prosser, sits down and talks about the recent revenue forecast that was released by the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. It's also budget time. Listen to what's next in the Legislature.

Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, discusses his plan to introduce legislation during the 2020 session that would reenact the ban on cities implementing a local income tax.

Where'd the transparency in the process go? It seems this is a common question in the Legislature over many issues the last several sessions. In this video update, Rep. Jesse Young, R-Gig Harbor, talks about the lack of transparency as Democrats introduce several tax proposals and the heels of the operating budget passing the House floor last week.