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Rep. Matt Shea gives an update on I-1000 and his concerns as a veteran, the death penalty bill, mandatory vaccinations and the possibility of special session.

April 19, 2019

Rep. Matt Shea gives an update on low carbon fuel standards, transparency in medical billing, and an unconstitutional proposal requiring a candidate for president release his or her tax returns in...

April 10, 2019

Rep. Matt Shea offers budget amendments to eliminate state-funded abortions, provide funding for sexual assault prevention and response as well as breast and cervical cancer screening, address FGM, and provide funding...

April 4, 2019

Rep. Matt Shea discusses the new revenue forecast, and how House Democrats want to raise taxes despite record tax collections already. He also talks about his legislation to protect innocent life...

March 25, 2019

Rep. Matt Shea discusses the presidential primary bill passed by House Democrats, disenfranchising thousands by requiring voters to choose Republican or Democrat. He also discusses health care legislation and other bills...

March 15, 2019

Rep. Matt Shea speaks against efforts to do away with parental vaccination rights. He also discusses the costs associated with “The New Green Deal” as well as low carbon fuels standards...

Feb. 13, 2019

Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, offered Amendment 196 to House Bill 1432. The amendment would allow religious and philosophical exemptions from school vaccination requirements. In rebuttal to Rep. Shea's speech, Rep....

March 2, 2017

Rep. Matt Shea is hoping to advance a bill that would allow parents to involuntarily commit their minor-age chemical dependent children to treatment programs.

Feb. 12, 2016

The Department of Corrections (DOC) announced today it will extend its existing contract for chemical dependency treatment services with American Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS) for one more year. Rep. Matt Shea,...

June 27, 2011

Rep. Matt Shea today vowed to fight the federal health care measure Congressional Democrats passed Sunday night, and praised Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna for joining in a lawsuit to protect...

March 22, 2010