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A Legislative Scorecard Based on the Principles of the U.S. Constitution

Legislative Scorecard Based on the U.S. Constitution

The Legislative Scorecard is a nationwide educational program of The John Birch Society. Its purpose is to create an informed electorate on how state legislators are voting. The Scorecard is nonpartisan; it does not promote any candidate or political party. Bills are selected for their constitutional implications and cost to the taxpayers.

Please share this Scorecard in your district to inform people about your legislator's record on key votes.
U.S. Constitution, Amendment I --- 11 C.F.R. §114(4)(c)(4) --- 616 F.2d 45 (2d Cir. 1980)

Legislative Scorecard

Based on the U.S. Constitution

WA Scorecard 2024

The Legislative Scorecard is a nationwide educational program of The John Birch Society. Its purpose is to create an informed electorate on how state legislators are voting. The Scorecard is nonpartisan; it does not promote any candidate or political party. Bills are selected for their constitutional implications and cost to the taxpayers.

Please share this Scorecard in your district to inform people about your legislator's record on key votes.
U.S. Constitution, Amendment I --- 11 C.F.R. §114(4)(c)(4) --- 616 F.2d 45 (2d Cir. 1980)

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Washington Legislature in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

Senate

1. Foreign Carbon Market

Good Vote: No

SB6058 Foreign Carbon Market (Passed 28 to 19 on 3/5/2024). Links Washington’s carbon market with California and Quebec, expanding the cap-and-invest program to reduce emissions, regulate compliance, and stabilize allowance costs.

2. 2nd Amendment and Mental Health

Good Vote: No

SB2646 2nd Amendment and Mental Health (Passed 34 to 15 on 3/5/2024). Strengthens firearm bans for individuals with mental health issues.

3. Traffic Cameras

Good Vote: No

HB2384 Traffic Cameras (Passed 26 to 23 on 2/29/2024). Expands automated traffic camera use for violations such as speeding and red-light running. Key changes include permanent authorization for large cities, speed enforcement in work zones, and reduced fines for low-income violators.

4. Nothing About Us Without Us Act

Good Vote: No

HB1541 Nothing About Us Without Us Act (Passed 40 to 9 on 2/28/2024). New state entities must include three members from "underrepresented populations," report on diversity and impacts, and undergo annual Office of Equity reviews to enhance "inclusivity" and "reduce barriers."

5. Professional Licenses for Illegals

Good Vote: No

HB1889 Professional Licenses for Illegals (Passed 41 to 8 on 2/27/2024). Allows individuals to obtain professional licenses and certifications in Washington State regardless of their immigration or citizenship status.

6. "Gender Affirming Care" Provider Protection

Good Vote: No

HB1954 "Gender Affirming Care" Provider Protection (Passed 30 to 19 on 2/22/2024). Ensures that healthcare providers in Washington cannot be denied licensure or face disciplinary action for providing reproductive healthcare or gender-affirming treatment.

Legislator Scores
[ + ] Pro-liberty Vote[ - ] Anti-liberty Vote[ . ] Did not Vote
Name Party District Score 123456
Andy Billig D SD-003 0% ------
Matt Boehnke R SD-008 83% ++++-+
John Braun R SD-020 67% +++--+
Annette Cleveland D SD-049 0% ------
Steve Conway D SD-029 0% ------
Manka Dhingra D SD-045 0% ------
Perry Dozier R SD-016 83% ++++-+
Phil Fortunato R SD-031 100% ++++++
Noel Frame D SD-036A 0% ------
Chris Gildon R SD-025 50% +-+--+
Drew Hansen D SD-023 0% ------
Bob Hasegawa D SD-011 17% --+---
Brad Hawkins R SD-012 67% +-+-++
Jeff Holy R SD-006 67% +-++-+
Sam Hunt D SD-022 0% ------
Claudia Kauffman D SD-047 0% ------
Karen Keiser D SD-033 0% ------
Curtis King R SD-014 50% +-+--+
Patty Kuderer D SD-048 0% ------
Marko Liias D SD-021 0% ------
Liz Lovelett D SD-040 0% ------
John Lovick D SD-044 0% ------
Drew MacEwen R SD-035 83% +-++++
Jim McCune R SD-002 100% ++++++
Mark Mullet D SD-005 17% --+---
Ron Muzzall R SD-010 50% +++---
Joe Nguyen D SD-034 0% ------
T'wina Nobles D SD-028 0% .-----
Mike Padden R SD-004 100% ++++++
Jamie Pedersen D SD-043 0% ------
Emily Randall D SD-026 0% ------
Ann Rivers R SD-018 67% +++--+
June Robinson D SD-038 0% ------
Christine Rolfes D SD-023 NA ......
Rebecca Saldana D SD-037 0% ------
Jesse Salomon D SD-032 0% ------
Mark Schoesler R SD-009 67% +++--+
Sharon Shewmake D SD-042 0% ------
Shelly Short R SD-007 100% ++++++
Derek Stanford D SD-001 0% ------
Nikki Torres R SD-015 67% +++--+
Yasmin Trudeau D SD-027 0% ------
Javier Valdez D SD-046 0% ------
Kevin Van De Wege D SD-024 17% --+---
Keith Wagoner R SD-039 100% ++++++
Judy Warnick R SD-013 67% +++--+
Lisa Wellman D SD-041 0% ------
Jeff Wilson R SD-019 60% .++--+
Lynda Wilson R SD-017 83% +++-++
Claire Wilson D SD-030 0% ------

Average Constitutional Score by Party

Party Score
Democrat 1.8%
Republican 75.6%