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EFFECTIVE, PRINCIPLED, PROVEN, CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP WINS.

What Matt Shea is Doing for You…

Matt is recognized as the voice of Conservative Principles in the Washington State House of Representatives. He was recognized as the “Rookie Legislator of the Year in 2009” and quickly moved into leadership in the Republican House Caucus. Elected by a majority of his fellow Republicans, Matt currently serves as Assistant Minority Floor Leader.

THE 2013-2014 FREEDOM AGENDA IS NOW OFFICIALLY THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SLATE OF CONSERVATIVE BILLS IN TWO DECADES!

The idea of building coalitions around issues – regardless of party – is winning. With over 50 Democrat co-sponsors of our bills, we have proven that you can be both uncompromising and effective in promoting constitutional principles, lower taxes, less government, and more freedom.

For more information on other bills Matt Shea has introduced and co-sponsored please click here.

THE 2013/2014 FINAL SCORECARD Out of 65 Bills:
  • 42 Received Hearings
  • 32 Of Which Were Passed Out of the State House/Senate
  • 25 Became National News Stories
  • 12 Were Signed Into Law without Veto
  • 2 Resolutions Were Passed
  • 2 Parliamentary Rules Were Changed
  • We Stopped Gun Control
  • We Stopped a Fuel Tax Increase 7 Times
  • We Delayed Implementation of Part of Common Core Curriculum
Business Specific: Of the Freedom Agenda bills signed into law seven are expected to allow for the creation of jobs and have a massive positive economic impact. Specifically: Expanding the Use of Composites in Dock Construction (HB 1090) – Directly Affecting Two Manufacturers in Spokane County; Legalizing Motorcycle Conversion Kits in Washington for the Disabled (HB 1334) – Which Massively Expanded Sales; Massively Reducing Regulation & Fees on Pass-Through Food Distributors (HB 1827/SB6388) – Which Specifically Helped a National Distributor Based Here in Spokane; Opening Up Thousands of Miles of Roads to ATV use (HB 1632) – Which Provides for an Estimated Economic Impact of $50 Million Over the Next 10 Years; Legalizing Short Barreled Rifles (HB 1561/SB5956) – Which Strengthens Gun Ownership Rights and Expanded Sales; Protecting Daycare Providers (HB 2191) – Provides Protections Against the Department of Early Learning’s Contradictory and Cost Prohibitive Regulations that were Putting Day Care Centers out-of-business; and Partial End to GMA (HB 1224) -Which Allows for much better Rural Development
  • 100% voting record & Guardian of Small Business Award (National Federation of Independent Business);
  • Star rating for stance/leadership on life, marriage, and family (We Believe, We Vote);
  • Consistently endorsed by the Washington Association of Police and Sheriffs;
  • “A+” rating from the National Rifle Association;
  • Rated “Outstanding”, Top Ten State Representatives (Citizen’s Alliance for Property Rights); and
  • Ranked the most conservative State Representative ‘Lifetime’ (Washington Conservative
However, Matt doesn’t just stand on principle. He is one of the most effective legislators in Olympia. Outside of the ranking budget member, Matt Shea has passed more amendments and bills than any other Republican in the last four years earning him the nickname “Mr. Amendment.”
Recognized nationally as a leader in the movement pushing back against the federal government and fighting the implementation of Obamacare, he authored HB 1946 the “Healthcare Freedom Act” (one of the first such bills in the country) to opt Washington out of nationalized healthcare. Matt’s idea for structured settlements in 2011, broke the stalemate over worker’s compensation reform resulting in the first major comprehensive reform in over two decades. This even earned the praise of the usually hostile Spokesman Review. Likewise, that same year his bi-partisan bill in to protect Washington State Cattle Producers from potential exposure to mad cow disease from Canadian cattle passed unanimously, 98-0 and was signed into law by the Governor.
Known as a leader in pro-life movement, Matt has introduced bills every year in the legislature to require parental notification for minor abortions like HB 1442.
As a combat veteran himself, Matt Shea co-sponsored legislation allowing a veteran’s preference for employment to help our military men and women more easily re-integrate after tours of duty overseas. HB 1432 passed with overwhelming support and was signed into law by the Governor. Matt also helped disabled veterans in 2013 by authoring the bill to legalize stabilizing conversion kits for motorcycles so our disabled vets can get back out on the road again. HB 1334 was signed into law without veto by Gov. Inslee.
Matt recognizes public safety as one of his top priorities and was the prime sponsor of HB 2717 in 2010 to stop the practice of allowing field trips for the criminally insane in the wake of the Phillip Paul escape from the Spokane County Fair. The bill passed with broad bi-partisan support and was eventually signed into law by the Governor. Matt also helped disabled veterans in 2013 by authoring the bill to legalize stabilizing conversion kits for motorcycles so our disabled vets can get back out on the road again. HB 1334 was signed into law without veto by Gov. Inslee.
Widely known for his staunch unwavering support of the Second Amendment, Matt co-sponsored HB 1016, along with 14 Democrats, in 2011 to allow the use of firearm noise suppressors in Washington State. The bill passed with broad bi-partisan support and was eventually signed into law by Gov. Gregoire. In 2013, Matt personally led the House floor fight and authored and coordinated the amendments which ultimately led to the defeat of the Democrat attempt at gun control. Many people commented that “this was the worst Democrat defeat in over a decade.
Awarded the Citizen’s Alliance for Property Rights “Defender of Freedom Award for 2013,” Matt has been a true champion of private property rights.