2023 WA Legislative Scorecard
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.
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House Votes
1. Clean Energy Tax Changes
Provides that all qualified personal property used for generating renewable energy owned by eligible taxpayers will be exempt from Washington state property taxes.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Automatic Voter Registration
Automatically registers enhanced driver's license or identicard applicants to vote.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Peer Specialists
Forces insurance carriers to offer access to certified peer specialist services meeting network standards and sets standards for certification.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Commercial Aviation Service Study
Explores alternatives to boosting aviation capacity, investigates aviation facility expansion and site options, involves stakeholders, and addresses environmental and military concerns.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. Climate Change Response
Requires the Washington Department of Ecology to update its Climate Change Response Strategy.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Gun Control
Imposes strict regulations on assault weapons, defining them as specific types of firearms with particular features.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
Did not vote
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 2.7% |
| Republican | 56.9% |
