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Rep. Tom Dent mailed out his 2026 Legislative Review to the constituents of the 13th District after the session. You can review it below. While the session adjourned in March, Dent works...
The Legislature has adjourned the short, 60-day 2026 session. The short sessions are always intense and fast-paced, as it feels like lawmakers try to pack the same amount of work into...
On Thursday, the House Transportation Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2347, legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, to stop the implementation of a “luxury” aircraft tax...
In my email update last month, I mentioned how fortunate we have been to avoid the catastrophic wildfires and smoke this year. Unfortunately, that has changed over the last weeks. Our...
Three bills sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, were signed into law today by Gov. Bob Ferguson—each one focused on solving practical problems in agriculture, rural airport improvements, and veterinary...
It’s springtime here at the Capitol, and we’ve just passed another important deadline in the legislative session. I wanted to give you a quick update on some of the bills I’ve...
During a recent KOZI Radio interview, Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, discusses House Bill 1253, his proposal to strengthen Washington’s energy grid. Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, shares updates from the Aviation...
I am sending this email update to inform you of three pieces of legislation that could use your assistance or support to get through the legislative process. Below is a description...
Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, talks with Robb Francis and John McKay on KONA Radio about the statewide airport siting process that began in 2019 and why lawmakers this year hit...
Last week, the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA) awarded Rep. Tom Dent the President’s Award for his work on aviation/airport issues. Association President Brandon Rakes says WAMA feels fortunate Dent is...
