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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February 23, 2026

Glacier Middle School student serves as page for Sen. Phil Fortunato

OLYMPIA… Mae Jared, an eighth grader at Glacier Middle School in Buckley, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Legislature in Olympia. Jared was one of 19 students who served as Senate pages for the fifth week of the 2026 legislative session. She was sponsored by Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn,...

February 23, 2026

VIDEO: Sen. Phil Fortunato: What happens when the clock strikes 5 p.m. on house of origin cutoff day?

In this update, Sen. Phil Fortunato explains how bills must clear specific deadlines, from committee hearings to executive action, through Rules, and onto the Senate floor, in order to stay alive. Miss a step, and the bill is dead for the session. Fortunato also walks through what unfolded in the final half hour before cutoff,...

February 18, 2026

PODCAST: Senator Phil Fortunato: “What I Think…” about laws, rights, and unintended consequences

Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, shares his perspective on two controversial bills. First, he examines a proposal to seal records for individuals who change their gender identity, raising concerns about its potential clash with an initiative protecting girls’ sports. Then, he dives into a second bill that would impose new qualifications for elected sheriffs — requirements...

February 10, 2026

Big Senate votes ahead — I want your input

Several major policy proposals are moving quickly in Olympia and will soon be debated on the Senate floor. These decisions will have real impacts on Washington families, workers, and small businesses — and I want to hear directly from you. One proposal would create a new state income tax under Senate Bill 6346. I’ve been...

February 09, 2026

VIDEO: The truth about Washington’s income tax proposal: When they tax the ‘other guy,’ you pay!

In this legislative update, Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, explains why Washington’s proposed income tax, Senate Bill 6346, is anything but harmless. For years, Washington promoted itself as a great place to live and do business because it had no personal or business income tax. That changed with the adoption of the capital gains tax. Now,...

February 06, 2026

VIDEO: Fairfax Bridge: Sen. Fortunato testifies in support of SJM 8016

Testifying before the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Phil Fortunato, 31st Legislative District, speaks in support of his Senate Joint Memorial 8016, which addresses the prolonged closure of the Fairfax Bridge. The shutdown has severely affected emergency response, tourism, and small businesses in Wilkeson and the surrounding communities near Mount Rainier. The hearing also includes testimony...

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