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Summary

Representative Richard DeBolt

Full Name: Richard DeBolt
Office: State House (WA) - 20 Position 1, Republican
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Amy; 2 Children: Sophie, Austin
Birth Date: 11/03/1965
Birth Place: Tacoma, WA
Home City: Chehalis, WA

Recent Key Votes

HB 1489 - Anti-Phosphorus Fertilizer Bill
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 28, 2011 - -Prohibits a person from doing any of the following (Sec. 3): -Applying turf fertilizer that is labeled as containing phosphorus to ...

HB 1614 - Oil Importation Fee for Storm Water Pollution Cleanup
Legislation (Nay)

April 25, 2009 - -Establishes a water pollution account in the State Treasury, in which the revenue generated by the oil importation fee shall be deposited, and distributes the ...

HB 2815 - Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 19, 2008 - - Limits greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve the following [sec. 3(1)]:- Reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions in the state to 1990 levels by ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Smarter Spending

Jan. 1, 2012 - Richard has proposed a no new taxes approach to balancing the state budget. He believes the state has to live within its means, just like ...

Issue Position: Stronger Schools

Jan. 1, 2012 - Richard DeBolt has championed accountability in education. With two children in school, he understands that our kids will need to compete in a global marketplace.

Issue Position: Smarter Spending

Jan. 1, 2012 - Richard has proposed a no new taxes approach to balancing the state budget. He believes the state has to live within its means, just like ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Washington Conservation Voters Lifetime Score 17%
2011-2012 Washington Conservation Voters Positions 0%
2010 Washington Conservation Voters Lifetime Score 20%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Candidate Committees ($33,383.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Richard DeBolt refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Richard DeBolt's Washington Gubernatorial Election 1996 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
richard.debolt@leg.wa.gov

Capitol Webmail
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/memberemail/MailForm.aspx?Chamber=H&District=20&Position=1

Capitol Website
http://www.leg.wa.gov/house/representatives/pages/debolt.aspx

District Website
http://www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/members/Richard-debolt

Capitol
335C Legislative Building
Post Office Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Phone: 360-786-7896

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