• Members of Color Caucus statement on Passage of the Millionaire’s Tax | March 12, 2026

  Yesterday the Washington State Legislature passed the Millionaire’s Tax, a tax of 9.9% on income over $1 million per year, beginning in 2029. The change is a monumental improvement for tax fairness in our state, asking the wealthiest among us to share more… Continue reading: Members of Color Caucus statement on Passage of the Millionaire’s Tax

• You’re invited–town hall meeting this Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kent City Hall! | February 18, 2026

  I hope to see you there, to answer your questions and tell you what’s happening down in Olympia! If you can’t make it, you can always contact me to share… Continue reading: You’re invited–town hall meeting this Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kent City Hall!

• MEDIA ADVISORY – Public Hearing on Rep. Stearns’ bill to fund public broadcasting (HB 2579) this Friday | January 28, 2026

  OLYMPIA — Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) recognizes the important role public broadcasting stations play in rural and urban communities across the state, from disaster resource coordination efforts to promoting local artists, these stations… Continue reading: MEDIA ADVISORY – Public Hearing on Rep. Stearns’ bill to fund public broadcasting (HB 2579) this Friday

• Rep. Stearns introduces HB 2579 to help fund public broadcasting in Washington | January 21, 2026

    OLYMPIA — Representatives Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) and Liz Berry (D-Queen Anne) have introduced House Bill 2579 to help fund public broadcasting in Washington as federal funding cuts threaten the future of local radio… Continue reading: Rep. Stearns introduces HB 2579 to help fund public broadcasting in Washington

• Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats  | August 19, 2025

  OLYMPIA—Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) spoke at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s press conference to protest letters sent by U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi threatening the governor, the mayor of Seattle, and other officials… Continue reading: Members of Color Caucus stands united against federal threats 

• In Solidarity with Native Communities: Lawmakers Condemn Hate Speech, Uplift Justice and Healing | July 8, 2025

  OLYMPIA—Words have the power to inspire, to heal — and to cause deep harm. We have seen the impact of hate speech in our communities, and more broadly in our… Continue reading: In Solidarity with Native Communities: Lawmakers Condemn Hate Speech, Uplift Justice and Healing

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  WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated / Legisladores de Washington a Trump: No Nos Dejaremos Intimidar | June 13, 2025

  Para leer en español, favor de ver más abajo   WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated  June 13, 2025 OLYMPIA – Today, Washington State legislators from the… Continue reading: WA Lawmakers to Trump: We Will Not Be Intimidated / Legisladores de Washington a Trump: No Nos Dejaremos Intimidar

• Join your 47th district legislators for our in-person town hall on Saturday! | June 5, 2025

  Washington State Capitol and John A. Cherberg Building. Dear friends and neighbors,  On April 27 the legislature adjourned after a grueling 105-day session. We entered session with the promise of… Continue reading: Join your 47th district legislators for our in-person town hall on Saturday!

• Governor Signs HB 1222 to Safeguard Sensitive Data in Washington’s Gambling Industry | April 22, 2025

    Olympia – On Monday the Governor signed into law House Bill 1222, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) to bolster protection for sensitive financial and security data within Washington’s… Continue reading: Governor Signs HB 1222 to Safeguard Sensitive Data in Washington’s Gambling Industry

• Stearns Bill Expanding State Support for Nuclear Energy Signed by Governor  | April 17, 2025

    OLYMPIA – Washington will continue to lead on clean energy infrastructure thanks to HB 1461, sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn).   The bill, signed by Governor Ferguson on April… Continue reading: Stearns Bill Expanding State Support for Nuclear Energy Signed by Governor 

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  A Big Thank You and a Budget Briefing | April 2, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors,  Thank you to everyone who joined Representative Debra Entenman, Sen. Claudia Kauffman, and myself for the 47th LD telephone town hall last week. I so appreciate… Continue reading: A Big Thank You and a Budget Briefing

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  Cutoff comes for us all: a week 6 recap with Rep. Stearns | February 25, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors,  📢 We made it to cutoff! The first one anyway. For those who are new to the legislative process, cutoff is an important and sometimes sad… Continue reading: Cutoff comes for us all: a week 6 recap with Rep. Stearns

• Stearns Bill Protects Against Disclosure of Sensitive Information at WA’s Gambling Commission  | February 13, 2025

    OLYMPIA— Today the House passed HB 1222 sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) that carves out exemptions to the Public Records Act for Washington’s Gambling Commission to protect against… Continue reading: Stearns Bill Protects Against Disclosure of Sensitive Information at WA’s Gambling Commission 

• Stearns bill to retroactively remove juvenile points from adult sentencing passes committee | February 6, 2025

  OLYMPIA— A bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) that would allow for the resentencing of adults whose juvenile record influenced the length of their sentence passed out of the… Continue reading: Stearns bill to retroactively remove juvenile points from adult sentencing passes committee

• Olympia Update: Wielding the Speaker’s Gavel and Priority Bills | February 3, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors,  It’s been a busy three weeks here in Olympia! From the swearing in of our new governor to committee meetings, bill hearings, and floor action, there’s… Continue reading: Olympia Update: Wielding the Speaker’s Gavel and Priority Bills

• Your District, Your Voice: Let Rep. Chris Stearns Know What Matters to You! | January 16, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors,  On Monday, January 13 the legislature kicked off our 105-day session. It is a privilege to be back in Olympia representing the people of the 47th… Continue reading: Your District, Your Voice: Let Rep. Chris Stearns Know What Matters to You!

• Rep. Chris Stearns Sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore | January 16, 2025

  Rep. Chris Stearns is sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore by Justice Steven C. González. (Photo courtesy of the House of Representatives / LSS.) OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, the second… Continue reading: Rep. Chris Stearns Sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore

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  House Members of Color Caucus Select Rep. Chris Stearns as New Chair  | December 20, 2024

  Rep. Emily Alvarado and Rep.-elect Natasha Hill to serve as vice chairs  OLYMPIA – State Representative Chris Stearns (D-Auburn) has been elected to lead the House Members of Color Caucus… Continue reading: House Members of Color Caucus Select Rep. Chris Stearns as New Chair 

• 2024 Legislative Session Report | May 3, 2024

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• Town Hall Invite & My Bills Signed Into Law! | March 27, 2024

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you so much for your engagement this legislative session. I’m excited to invite you to our 47th LD Community Town Hall on April 6, from 10-11:30am… Continue reading: Town Hall Invite & My Bills Signed Into Law!

• Bipartisan Work & Town Hall Invite! | March 4, 2024

  Dear friends and neighbors,   We’ve reached the final week of the 2024 legislative session! Thank you so much to all of you who have reached out to share your thoughts,… Continue reading: Bipartisan Work & Town Hall Invite!

• My Bills & A New Statue on the Capitol! | February 20, 2024

  Dear friends and neighbors,   We’ve just passed the House of Origin cutoff—and we passed 270 bills, 146 of which were unanimous and 205 that received strong bipartisan support (80+ votes)! The 60-day… Continue reading: My Bills & A New Statue on the Capitol!

• July Update: Celebrating Unity, Cultural Heritage, and Economic Progress | July 31, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors,   It is both an honor and a privilege to serve and advocate for our community’s best interests. Today, I want to express my deepest gratitude to… Continue reading: July Update: Celebrating Unity, Cultural Heritage, and Economic Progress

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  Representative Chris Stearns, First-Term Legislator, Achieves Significant State Investments for the 47th Legislative District | May 10, 2023

  OLYMPIA – First-term legislator Representative Chris Stearns, who represents the 47th Legislative District and is a longtime resident of Auburn, has accomplished a great deal during his first legislative session…. Continue reading: Representative Chris Stearns, First-Term Legislator, Achieves Significant State Investments for the 47th Legislative District

• Final Week of the Session | April 21, 2023

  Dear friends and neighbors,  It’s hard to believe we are in the last week of my first legislative session! As we near Sine Die, I want to take a moment… Continue reading: Final Week of the Session