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Paul Harris
WA Senate District 17
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Healthcare 44Education 25Government Operations & Budget 25Social Services & Welfare 16Transportation & Infrastructure 16Environment & Energy 13Economy & Taxes 12Labor & Employment 12Criminal Justice & Policing 8Technology & Privacy 6Housing 5Banking & Finance 4Elections & Voting 3Other 3Civil Rights & Liberties 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA Senate District 17 current
Washington |
Republican | Jan 13, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WA Senate District 17
Washington |
Republican | Jan 10, 2011 | Jan 12, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WA House District 17
Washington |
Republican | — | Jan 6, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,101 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 5032 — Expanding the duties of the office of the family and children's ombuds to include juvenile rehabilitation facilities operated by the… | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5702 — Streamlining the toll rate setting process at the transportation commission. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5705 — Improving traffic safety by modifying penalty amounts for certain traffic infractions. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5217 — Expanding pregnancy-related accommodations. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5351 — Ensuring patient choice and access to care by prohibiting unfair and deceptive dental insurance practices. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5745 — Concerning appointed counsel for individuals detained under the involuntary treatment act. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5716 — Expanding the locations where a person can be guilty of unlawful transit conduct to include the Washington state ferries. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5033 — Concerning sampling or testing of biosolids for PFAS chemicals. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5587 — Concerning affordable housing development in counties not closing the gap between estimated existing housing units within the county and… | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5041 — Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking or lockout workers. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5009 — Modifying the student transportation allocation to accommodate multiple vehicle types for transporting students. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5543 — Providing equity in eligibility for the college bound scholarship. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5494 — Protecting Washington communities from lead-based paint. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5041 — Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for striking or lockout workers. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5328 — Establishing a new chapter for the licensing and regulation of businesses providing earned wage access services. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5284 — Improving Washington's solid waste management outcomes. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5686 — Expanding and funding the foreclosure mediation program. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5721 — Enhancing consumer protections for automobile insurance coverage. | Nay | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5749 — Concerning housing development opportunity zones. | Yea | Mar 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5627 — Improving safe excavation practices and preventing damage to underground utilities. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5298 — Concerning the notice of sale or lease of manufactured/mobile home communities. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5192 — Concerning school district materials, supplies, and operating costs. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5629 — Concerning coverage requirements for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5253 — Extending special education services to students with disabilities until the end of the school year in which the student turns 22. | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5570 — Supporting public school instruction in tribal sovereignty and federally recognized Indian tribes. | Nay | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (25 as lead sponsor)
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SB 5916
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Concerning nonopioid drugs for the treatment of pain.
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SB 5594
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Concerning biosimilar medicines.
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SB 5646
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Concerning criminal penalties for assaulting outreach workers.
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SR 8645
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Honoring Northwest Center.
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SB 5976
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Modifying the Washington commercial electronic mail act.
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SB 5597
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Concerning water recreation facilities.
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SB 5629
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Concerning coverage requirements for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces.
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SB 6226
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Protecting the clinical autonomy of audiologists.
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SR 8669
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Honoring National Blood Donor month.
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SB 5455
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Concerning the administration of the Andy Hill cancer research endowment.
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