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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope your new year is off to a great start. As the 2026 legislative session gets underway in Olympia, I want to take a moment to update you on the key issues shaping our work in the Washington State Legislature. Affordability, public safety, education funding, housing availability, and the long-term sustainability of our state budget are some of the biggest issues we must address this session.
At the same time, we are addressing how best to support working families, strengthen our economy, and invest responsibly in our communities. I remain committed to listening to your voices and representing our district’s priorities as these debates move forward.
Important Legislation I’m Working on
In addition to the difficult matters listed above, I’m working on several other important issues this session, including these:
House Bill 2207 is a locally owned business-driven bill, which would allow licensed warehouses to store and handle beer in the same manner as wine and spirits are warehoused. This legislation would increase flexibility and efficiency for Washington breweries, especially small and mid-sized producers.
House Bill 2208 is another locally owned business-driven bill, which would exempt health care continuing education classes from Washington’s retail sales and use tax. Under recent tax changes, many services became subject to sales tax, which unintentionally increased the cost of required continuing education for licensed health care professionals. By removing sales tax from these courses, the bill would reduce costs in our health care industry and keep locally owned health care businesses from leaving Washington, strengthening the overall stability and capacity of the state’s health care system.
House Bill 2142 would update state education law by replacing outdated references to “alternative learning experiences” with the updated terms “remote and hybrid learning.” This reflects changes in how education is delivered outside traditional classrooms and ensures the legal language matches current practices.
For the following two bills, I worked with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to close loopholes that allow sex offenders to bypass all their requirements.
House Bill 2506 would ensure that sex offenders complete all their requirements before being removed from the registered sex offender list. It would clarify that people can only stop registering if they have successfully met all registration requirements and have remained crime-free for a set number of years. The legislation would ensure the registry is accurate, reward long-term compliance and rehabilitation, and improve public safety by preventing early removal for people who don’t adhere to their requirements.
House Bill 2507 would expand the information sex offenders and kidnapping offenders must provide when they register with law enforcement. It would also require reporting more complete and up-to-date information, which would help law enforcement track offenders more accurately, respond faster to risks, and keep the public informed. That would improve public safety and hold offenders accountable.
I will continue to update you about each of these bills throughout the session, as well as all the other major issues that come before the Legislature.
Helpful Resources to Stay Informed and Connected
There are many ways to stay informed and engaged with the Legislature:
My legislative website | Contact information, news releases, email updates, videos, opinion pieces, bills, and more.
The Capitol Buzz | A weekday roundup of legislative news. Click on the link to subscribe.
Track a bill| Find information on specific bills.
Testify or comment on a bill | Use these links if you want to testify or comment on a specific bill.
You can also view the bills I’m sponsoring by visiting my website and clicking “Sponsored Bills.”
The Week Ahead | Sent every Friday, this publication provides a look at which bills will receive public hearings in House committees and offers links on how to weigh in on them. Sign up by clicking here.
You can also stay connected by following us on social media and sharing our content.
Thank You and Please Stay in Touch
I am grateful to have your support as I work to represent you and build a better Washington. It’s an honor to be your voice from the 18th District. Please continue reaching out to share your input and feedback as we work on real solutions in Washington.
It’s an honor to serve you.
Stephanie McClintock
