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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Senate Votes
1. Illegals in Law Enforcement
Ensures that not just United States citizens, but also anyone legally authorized to work in the U.S., such as visa holders, can be hired as firefighters, prosecutors, and law-enforcement officers across state agencies.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Con-Con Recission
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. Hate-crime Leave
Expands Washington's existing leave laws, including the Domestic Violence Leave Act, to cover workers affected by so-called hate crimes or bias incidents (including online harassment and threats).
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Constitutional Vote: No
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. Medicaid Access Program
Establishes the Medicaid Access Program, which aims to improve healthcare access for Medicaid patients by raising provider payment rates to at least Medicare levels.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$374.00/year
6. Real-money Tax
Eliminates 20 tax exemptions, such as 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 | 18.2% |
| Republican | 72.7% |
