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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Senate Votes
1. Climate Change Response
Requires the Washington Department of Ecology to update its Climate Change Response Strategy.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Odometer Readings
Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to request odometer readings when registering or renewing a motor vehicle.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Free School Meals
Mandates that all schools offer free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for it, regardless of their eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Automatic Voter Registration
Automatically registers enhanced driver's license or identicard applicants to vote.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. 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
6. 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
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
Did not vote
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 1.8% |
| Republican | 71.7% |
