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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Name | Party | District | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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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 |
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Democrat | 1.8% |
Republican | 75.6% |