Address: 117 Legislative Modular Building * PO Box 40408 * Olympia, WA 98504
Olympia Office: (360) 786-7614 * Toll Free Hotline: (800) 562-6000 * E-mail: Matt.Boehnke@leg.wa.gov
Feb. 11, 2025
A measure to protect the lower Snake River dams
Last week, I filed legislation encouraging federal lawmakers to protect the four lower Snake River dams from removal.
Senate Joint Memorial 8010 formally requests approval of the Northwest Energy Security Act, introduced late last month by U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse and an Idaho senator. The act safeguards the hydroelectric power, irrigation networks, and economic stability provided by dams.
Building bipartisan support this session
I came into the 2025 legislative session to find common ground with the Senate majority – and it’s working.
Four full weeks into this year’s session, 17 of the 25 bills I’ve filed as the ranking Republican on the Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee have attracted co-sponsorship from across the political aisle.
My bills cover topics ranging from increasing election security, SB 5014, and increasing efficiencies when siting energy projects to strengthening Washington’s leadership and accountability on climate policy and emissions data and modifying motor-vehicle emissions standards, SB 5091.
My bills and how you can help
In Dec. 2024, I began prefiling bills important to the constituents of the 8th Legislative District. Since then, I have filed over two dozen bills, many of which will positively impact Washington State’s energy policy, local agriculture, cybersecurity, and higher education.
Here is a list of my current bills you can help with. I have provided a link to each bill, which will give you more details on the legislation. I’ve also included the last date or future date the bill had action taken. The chair and vice chair are linked to emails, so if you see a bill you’d like to support, please contact the Senators listed below. Let them know you support the bill and want it to progress.
Save the Date
This is an excellent opportunity to hear from you on the essential things and give you a chance to spend time with your local state lawmakers.
We’re working on the time and location and thought it would be helpful if you could save the date for the event.