Mark Schoesler

The Senate today voted along party lines to pass its version of the state supplemental operating budget, with opponents arguing it is not sustainable and reduces the percentage of spending that is dedicated to K-12 education. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, voted against the budget, which was passed on a 30-19...

The Senate today unanimously passed its version of the 2025-27 state supplemental capital budget. Republicans who helped develop the spending plan applauded it for addressing needs across Washington. “Our supplemental budget complements the two-year capital budget enacted by the Legislature last year by spending money in a responsible manner while...

 

Democrats controlling the Senate voted 27-22 today to create a state income tax in Washington, despite voters having rejected such a tax numerous times over the past century. Senate Bill 6346 would impose a 9.9% tax on individual income over $1 million. 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler, along with all...

The Senate yesterday unanimously approved Senate Bill 5919, a measure introduced by 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler that would encourage fire districts and insurance providers to collaborate and develop voluntary incentives to promote wildfire-mitigation best practices related to agricultural activities. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, says SB 5919 aims to encourage incentives much...