How they voted
Summaries of votes by Eastern Washington legislators compiled by WashingtonVotes.org.
Disrupting funerals, HB 1168
Expands the definition of disorderly conduct by prohibiting anyone from disrupting a funerals or memorial services. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine. The House passed the bill Monday by a vote of 89 to 5. It was passed Friday by the Senate with only one “no” vote, from Sen. Adam Kline, D-Seattle.
Yes: Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane; Sen. Chris Marr, D-Spokane; Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls; Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane; Rep. Don Barlow, D-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane; Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic; Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda; Rep. Steve Hailey, R-Mesa; Rep. David Buri, R-Colfax.
No: None
Not voting by excused absence: Sen. Bob McCaslin, R-Spokane Valley; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville; Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Otis Orchards.
Expanding high-school completion programs, HB 1051
Would mandate that community and technical colleges offer courses needed for students under age 21 to earn a high school diploma. Schools would be reimbursed by the state basic education account. The House passed the bill by a vote of 73 to 21 Monday; it is under consideration in the Senate.
Yes: Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane.
No: Rep. Don Barlow, D-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane; Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic; Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda; Rep. Steve Hailey, R-Mesa; Rep. David Buri, R-Colfax.
Not voting by excused absence: Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Otis Orchards
Implementing the Part D drug co-payment program, HB 1095
Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to offer Medicare Part D prescription drug co-payment coverage to about 100,000 Washington residents who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, starting July 1. The House passed the bill Monday by a vote of 92 to 0. It is under consideration in the Senate.
Yes: Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane; Rep. Don Barlow, D-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane; Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic; Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda; Rep. Steve Hailey, R-Mesa; Rep. David Buri, R-Colfax.
No: None.
Not voting by excused absence: Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Otis Orchards