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 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...
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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,...
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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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February 05, 2026

Public safety, voter initiatives, and legislative decisions

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Among the bills debated and voted on this week on the Senate floor were two measures that stirred strong reactions across our state: Senate Bill 5855 and Senate Bill 5067. Both were heard and voted on Jan. 28, and I want to explain how I voted and why. Senate Bill 5855...
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January 27, 2026

Fast-tracking the Fairfax Bridge and why an income tax hurts Washington

In this legislative update video, Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, explains why fast-tracking the Fairfax Bridge replacement is critical for communities in the 31st Legislative District and access to Mount Rainier. Fortunato outlines his push to move the project to a design-build process — a step that could shave a year or more off construction time...
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January 26, 2026

Sen. Phil Fortunato: Weigh in on ICE, public safety, and state policy

I’ve heard from hundreds of you about what is happening with ICE and immigration enforcement in Washington state. Many of you have asked why enforcement now looks different than it did in years past. For some background, federal immigration enforcement isn’t new. ICE has operated under Republican and Democratic presidents alike. What has changed are Washington state...
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