2025 WA Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Washington Legislature in 2025 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. Vehicle Noise Enforcement Cameras
Authorizes a pilot program permitting the use of automated vehicle noise enforcement cameras in designated zones in cities with at least 2,000 residents.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Con-Con Rescission
Rescinds prior applications for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Education Funding Increase
Increases per-student funding for school-district materials and operations, consolidates funding into a flexible lump sum, and adds annual inflation adjustments starting in 2026-27.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$82.00/year
4. Permits for Firearms
Requires anyone in Washington wanting to purchase a firearm to obtain a five‑year state permit from the Washington State Patrol.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$21.00/year
5. Greenhouse-gas Emissions
Aims to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by phasing out high-global-warming-potential (GWP) HFCs in stationary-refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$0.04/year
6. Real-money Tax
Eliminates 20 tax exemptions, including those for in-state hauling and gold-bullion sales.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$81.00/year
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 18.6% |
| Republican | 82.7% |
