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Legislature

Senate Republicans continue to call for a special session
September 16, 2020
Senate Republicans in the state Legislature are again asking the governor to call the legislature back into session due to the recent catastrophic outbreak of wildfires spreading across our state. Sen. Shelly Short, Senate Republican floor leader, R-Addy, issued the following statement regarding a letter sent to the governor concerning... Read More...
Senate Republicans push back results in redrafting of emergency proclamation
May 15, 2020
As a result of the Senate Republicans’ refusal to extend an emergency proclamation that violated the individual’s right to due process, the proclamation has been scaled back and will be reissued by the governor. The new version of the proclamation no longer suspends statutes that require court hearings to be... Read More...
Senate passes energy-contractor performance bill sponsored by Short
March 28, 2019
The Senate earlier in March passed a bill prime-sponsored by Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, that would add much-needed checks and balances to a state program that helps local governments increase their energy efficiency. Short says her proposal, Senate Bill 5308, would create desperately needed transparency for construction and monitoring of... Read More...
Legislative Update: Mar. 25, 2019
March 26, 2019
Dear Friends and Neighbors, There has been so much legislative activity since my last update! We finished nonstop floor action in the Senate. As floor leader, I was intensely busy communicating with my Democratic colleagues and member requests on the floor, advocating for bills to be brought up for a vote... Read More...
Podcast: Welcome to Washington Baby Act and Raising Tobacco Age to 21
February 18, 2019
Congratulations! You just had a baby. What’s that knock on the door? It’s a state inspector to make sure your home is suitable. Senator Shelly Short tells us about the “Welcome to Washington Baby Act.” And… Teenagers should not be able to buy cigarettes or other tobacco and vaping products... Read More...

Rep. Shelly Short’s Update from Olympia | McCleary, the Hirst decision and grizzly bears (Jan. 25, 2017)
January 25, 2017
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas season with friends and family and are staying warm and safe this winter. I am once again over on the other side of the mountains serving you in the state House of Representatives where my colleagues once again elected... Read More...

01-20-17 – CAPITOL REPORT with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)
January 20, 2017
Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks on Capitol Report about education funding, impacts of the "Hirst Decision" on well water, and the close makeup of the state Legislature. Read More...
12-06-16 – RADIO: On KXLY Radio, Rep. Shelly Short looks ahead to 2017 session (audio)
December 07, 2016
Speaking with outgoing Rep. Kevin Parker, who is substituting for Mike Fitsimmons on Spokane's KXLY Radio, 7th District Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the challenges of the upcoming 2017 legislative session and how Republicans will lead. Read More...
Rep. Shelly Short’s 2016 session review | 4/28/16
April 28, 2016
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2016 session and special session are over and I’m back in district. For more information please click here to read my quick session review. It is an honor to serve you in Olympia. Because of election-year restrictions, this will be my last e-newsletter to you... Read More...