Welcome!

It’s an honor to serve as your state Senator for the 31st District. I am here to work for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime with your concerns about state government. If you are being personally affected by a state agency, I will be glad to help you get the assistance you need. And I’m not afraid to “bang on someone’s desk” (figuratively) if that’s what it takes to get the job done. Por favor, no dude ponerse en contacto conmigo en español y me avisan si le gustaría recibir mi boletín en español.

Want to visit me in Olympia during session? Just let me know.  Call my office 360-786-7660 to check my availability.

Sincerely,

Senator Phil

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April 01, 2025

My floor speech on the Senate budget

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March 29, 2025

Senator Fortunato: Largest Tax Hike in State History Fails Washington Families

State Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, voted against the Senate Democrats’ proposed two-year, $78.5 billion budget and issued the following statement: “Today’s budget vote is a stark example of fiscal irresponsibility. Instead of addressing the $7 billion budget shortfall caused by their own poor planning, the legislative majority has chosen to rely on an unprecedented $20 billion...
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March 19, 2025

Join Me for a Town Hall in Bonney Lake – March 25

Dear Friends, I want to personally invite you to a town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 25, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Bonney Lake Senior Center. This is a great opportunity for us to connect, discuss the issues that matter most to you, and update you on what’s happening in Olympia. We keep hearing about the $12-15...
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March 12, 2025

Senate approves three Fortunato bills – Education, Divorce, and Knives

On the final day to approve legislation originating in the state Senate, three bills sponsored by Sen. Phil Fortunato, were passed with bipartisan support. Tackling issues ranging from civic education in schools to improving fairness in divorce proceedings and modernizing knife laws, the Auburn Republican’s eclectic proposals now head to the House of Representatives for...
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March 04, 2025

Sen. Phil Fortunato Calls Out Democrat Inaction on Protecting Girls in Sports

Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, is condemning legislative Democrats for failing to act on his proposal, Senate Bill 5012, which would have ensured fairness and safety for girls in sports by preserving single-sex competition in Washington schools. The refusal to advance this common-sense legislation comes as concerns grow over the impact of allowing biological males to...
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February 17, 2025

Your Tax Dollars Shouldn’t Undermine Your Rights

I want to bring your attention to a troubling misuse of taxpayer dollars. The Washington State Department of Commerce is awarding grant funds to organizations that actively work against our Second Amendment rights. Most recently, these funds are being spent to support an elaborate gala for an anti-gun group—an unacceptable use of public money that...
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