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State Representative, 48th Legislative District · Position 2
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Amy WalenWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Amy Walen

Candidate for State Representative, 48th Legislative District, Position 2

Prefers Democratic PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative; family business owner
Campaign website
voteamywalen.com

State Representative for the 48th District since 2019; Kirkland mayor from 2014 to 2018 and a Kirkland councilmember from 2009 to 2019. Has been an owner and chief financial officer in her family's businesses for more than 20 years.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposed the 2026 income tax, citing constitutionality and design

    Issues – Amy Walen for State House

    Campaign website · voteamywalen.com

    “I voted against the millionaire's tax because it was unconstitutional, not progressive enough, and raised the possibility of broad middle class tax hikes”
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  • Proposed cutting the sales tax rate from 6.5% to 5.75%

    Her amendment 2598 to the 2026 income tax bill, which the Legislature rejected per her site.

    Issues – Amy Walen for State House

    Campaign website · voteamywalen.com

    “reducing the state retail sales tax rate from 6.5% to 5.75%”
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  • Voted against SB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionairesIn office

    On final passage as amended by the House, March 9, 2026 (51 yeas, 46 nays); the quoted names are from that roll call's nay list. The bill's title: "Establishing a tax on millionaires."

    Roll calls on ESSB 6346 (establishing a tax on millionaires), 2026 regular session

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Yeas: 51 Nays: 46 Absent: 0 Excused: 1 … Timmons, Valdez, Volz, Walen, Walsh”
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Public safety

Housing

  • Proposes a condo warranty system to encourage condo ownership

    Issues – Amy Walen for State House

    Campaign website · voteamywalen.com

    “I will fight for the creation of a warranty system which allows condo owners to get repairs done quickly and fairly”
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  • Sponsored 2025 law easing conversion of existing buildings to housingIn office

    HB 1757 (chapter 203, Laws of 2025).

    HB 1757 (2025–26): Residential use/existing buildings

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Modifying regulations for existing buildings used for residential purposes.”
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  • Sponsored 2025 law expanding housing authority financingIn office

    HB 1075 (chapter 31, Laws of 2025).

    HB 1075 (2025–26): Affordable housing financing

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes B&O tax credits for worker training

    Issues – Amy Walen for State House

    Campaign website · voteamywalen.com

    “allow for Business & Occupation tax credits for money invested in training both for the trainer and the trainee”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Amy Walen on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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