Judy Warnick

Late last week, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three key bills sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, advancing public safety, agricultural integrity, and workforce development across Washington state. Warnick’s legislation strengthens protections for emergency responders, extends a critical livestock program, and continues support for job training initiatives. Senate Bill 5323...

Governor Bob Ferguson has signed legislation sponsored by Senator Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, to extend key water supply milestones for the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan. Senate Bill 5303, which received broad bipartisan support, pushes the deadline for achieving critical water infrastructure goals to 2035, solidifying the state’s commitment to long-term,...

The 13th Legislative District will receive more than $136 million in critical capital investments under the finalized 2025-27 capital budget, Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, and Reps. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, and Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, announced Sunday. “This budget reflects our commitment to strengthening rural communities, supporting families and investing...

State Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, on Tuesday criticized Senate Democrats for refusing to allow even the reading of Senate Resolution 8647, a measure she sponsored to honor the legacy and importance of women’s sports and promote fairness in female athletic competition. The resolution, co-sponsored by Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy,...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This past week in Olympia made one thing very clear: while Senate Republicans are working to deliver a responsible, no-new-tax budget, the majority party has taken a sharp turn toward higher taxes, without public notice or debate. Saturday morning, the Senate convened to take up the...

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, to strengthen penalties for theft and possession of stolen property belonging to first responders is one step closer to becoming law. On Monday, the Washington State Senate voted to concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 5323, sending the bipartisan measure to...

Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, issued the following statement in response to a host of new tax proposals from the Democratic majority to fund their most recent budget: “Washingtonians are already stretched thin by rising inflation and record housing costs and now Senate Democrats are proposing another version of the...

Sen. Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake), Chair of the Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement today in response to the passage of the Senate Democrat budget: “The budget passed by Senate Democrats is a glaring example of unsustainable spending and misplaced priorities. Instead of addressing the real needs of Washingtonians,...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is well underway, and I’m pleased to report significant progress on key issues that matter to our communities. As we work through the final weeks, I remain committed to advocating for responsible policies that strengthen rural economies, support public safety, and protect...