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.

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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 2023

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 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

Senate

House of Representatives

1. Gun Control

Good Vote: No

HB1240 Gun Control (Passed 56 to 42 on 4/19/2023). Imposes strict regulations on assault weapons, defining them as specific types of firearms with particular features.

2. Automatic Voter Registration

Good Vote: No

SB5112 Automatic Voter Registration (Passed 57 to 40 on 4/7/2023). Automatically registers enhanced driver's license or identicard applicants to vote.

3. Clean Energy Tax Changes

Good Vote: No

HB1756 Clean Energy Tax Changes (Passed 81 to 12 on 3/16/2023). Provides that all qualified personal property used for generating renewable energy owned by eligible taxpayers will be exempt from Washington state property taxes.

4. Peer Specialists

Good Vote: No

SB5555 Peer Specialists (Passed 63 to 34 on 4/12/2023). Forces insurance carriers to offer access to certified peer specialist services meeting network standards and sets standards for certification.

5. Commercial Aviation Service Study

Good Vote: No

HB1791 Commercial Aviation Service Study (Passed 91 to 6 on 4/12/2023). Explores alternatives to boosting aviation capacity, investigates aviation facility expansion and site options, involves stakeholders, and addresses environmental and military concerns.

6. Climate Change Response

Good Vote: No

HB1170 Climate Change Response (Passed 87 to 10 on 4/13/2023). Requires the Washington Department of Ecology to update its Climate Change Response Strategy.

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Legislator Scores

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Average Constitutional Score by Party

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