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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. Matt Shea gives an update on I-1000 and his concerns as a veteran, the death penalty bill, mandatory vaccinations and the possibility of special session.

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.

TVW's Legislative Review for April 2, 2019 takes a close look at a wolf bill by Rep. Joel Kretz to review the listing status of wolves in Washington state as well as provide resources for ongoing livestock/wolf conflict management efforts for Ferry and Stevens counties.

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. Maycumber moves into a new office, speaks with Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), talks about her new role as Floor Leader and interviews a Girl Scout.