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State Representative, 20th Legislative District · Position 1
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Peter Abbarno

Candidate for State Representative, 20th Legislative District, Position 1

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation
State representative; attorney
Campaign website
electpeterabbarno.com

State representative for the 20th District since 2021 and House Republican Caucus chair since 2024; a Centralia City Council member from 2015 to 2021. An attorney and partner at Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against ESSB 6346, the 2026 tax on millionaires.In office

    Recorded as voting nay on "Final Passage as Amended by the House" of ESSB 6346 in the House, March 9, 2026 (it passed 51–46).

    ESSB 6346 (2026 session): bill summary

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

    “Establishing a tax on millionaires.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 6346, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the House”
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Public safety

  • Supports stronger penalties for repeat offenders.

    Peter Abbarno for State Representative (campaign website)

    Campaign website · electpeterabbarno.com

    “I supported greater investments in law enforcement, stronger penalties for repeat offenders, more support for victims”
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  • Voted against HB 1163's firearm purchase and transfer requirements.In office

    Recorded as voting nay on "Final Passage as Amended by the Senate" of E2SHB 1163 in the House, April 22, 2025 (it passed 57–39).

    E2SHB 1163 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.”
    Roll-call votes on bill 1163, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Amended by the Senate”
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Housing

  • Voted against HB 1217 limiting residential rent and fee increases.In office

    Recorded as voting nay on "Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee" of EHB 1217 in the House, April 27, 2025 (it passed 54–44).

    EHB 1217 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “by limiting rent and fee increases”
    Roll-call votes on bill 1217, 2025–26 biennium

    Government record · Washington State Legislature (legislative web services) · wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov

    “Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored employer tax incentives supporting veterans.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1016 (2025).

    HB 1016 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Providing employer tax incentives for the support of veterans and military families.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Sponsored letting utilities securitize disaster costs to lower rates.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1990 (2025).

    HB 1990 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Authorizing utility companies to securitize certain costs related to disasters or emergencies to lower costs to customers.”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored reopening the WA Cares opt-out for private insurance.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1025 (2025).

    HB 1025 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Reopening the exemption from the long-term services and supports trust program for employees who have purchased long-term care insurance.”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored a bill enhancing access to public records.In office

    Prime sponsor of HB 1055 (2025).

    HB 1055 (2025 session): bill summary

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

    “Enhancing access to public records.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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