Crowdfunding websites, like Kickstarter and Tilt, are increasingly popular ways for budding entrepreneurs to raise relatively small amounts of capital. One of the bills I introduced in the Legislature this session is HB 2655, which…
Making state government more effective, efficient, and accountable
When I ran for the Legislature, I promised voters that I would endeavor to make state government more effective, efficient, and accountable. That’s why I’m proud to share that, following my first legislative session, the…
Bills sponsored by Rep. Stokesbary signed into law
From the Auburn Reporter: Three bills sponsored by Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, have been signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. House Bills 1263, 1637 and 1940 passed the House and Senate with strong bipartisan…
Rep. Stokesbary’s first bill passes in state House
A bill introduced by Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, to end duplicative regulations on certified public accountants (CPAs) passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support Tuesday. Stokesbary is the first Republican freshman to pass a bill in the 2015 legislative session.