State of Washington • 31st District

Pragmatic Leadership.
Compassionate Outcomes.
Real Accountability.

Washington doesn't need more partisan warfare. We need discipline, data-driven oversight, and leaders who measure success by results.

Representative Josh Penner

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State Failure

The Tragedy of State Neglect

The 'Keeping Families Together Act' elevated standards for child removal so high that caseworkers were unable to rescue infants from lethal fentanyl-exposed environments.

My Direct Action

Demanding Immediate Action

Led the charge on the House floor to dismantle this deadly standard so our caseworkers can intervene proactively and save children's lives.

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Protecting the Vulnerable

Fought SB 5167 to stop the legislature from shutting down Residential Habilitation Centers (RHCs) without adequate care facilities for the severely disabled in place.

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Stopping Executive Overreach

Led the charge against SB 5925, fighting back against unchecked investigatory powers that would allow the Attorney General to bypass due process and burden local governments.

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Sound Transit Accountability

Fought SB 6309 to prevent Sound Transit from sidestepping local zoning laws and dodging financial accountability while holding billions of taxpayer dollars in debt.

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