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

News

January 22, 2026

Fortunato bill for rapid replacement of Fairfax Bridge gets a hearing

OLYMPIA — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Phil Fortunato to fast-track the emergency replacement of the Fairfax Bridge will receive a public hearing in the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Senate Bill 5987 is in response to the closure of the Fairfax Bridge on State Route 165, which cut off access to parts of...

January 20, 2026

VIDEO: Senator Phil Fortunato – What I think: The Washington is simply unaffordable fund

In video one of State Sen. Phil Fortunato’s “What I Think” series, he discusses the rising cost of living in Washington, highlighting issues like housing, gas prices, and inflation. Fortunato has introduced a bill to help low-income residents relocate to more affordable states, aiming to reduce financial strain and broaden opportunities. Click here to watch...

January 13, 2026

The 2026 legislative session is underway!

Thank you for trusting me to represent you in Olympia. I take that responsibility seriously. Our district values independence and common sense, and I will continue fighting to protect your individual rights and freedoms while standing up for our communities, families, and small businesses. The 2026 legislative session officially began today, Jan. 12, and will...

December 23, 2025

Fortunato proposes creating the Washington Is Simply Unaffordable Fund as costs continue to rise in Washington

OLYMPIA…Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn) is proposing legislation aimed at confronting Washington’s worsening housing and affordability crisis. As everyday costs continue to rise faster than wages for individuals and families across the state, more and more households find themselves trapped in a vicious cycle of rising rents, unaffordable home prices, and difficulty covering basic necessities. SB...

September 18, 2025

Protecting free speech by expanding Washington’s hate crime law

Across the country and here in Washington, we have seen troubling examples of people being harassed or even attacked simply because of what they believe or even what hat they wear. Earlier this year, a student of color was assaulted by faculty at Washington State University just for wearing a “MAGA” hat. No one should...

September 11, 2025

Following Charlie Kirk assassination, senators call for broader approach from state task force

A group of Washington state senators say Wednesday’s assassination of rising conservative influencer Charlie Kirk calls attention to the threat of violence across the entire political spectrum. Republicans Phil Fortunato, Jeff Wilson, Jim McCune and Leonard Christian say the Utah campus shooting demonstrates the state’s new Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force should broaden...

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