Jim Honeyford

News and content from Sen. Jim Honeyford, 15th District, Sunnyside.

Honoring the Civil Air Patrol and Filipino-Americans
February 26, 2013
This session, I’m again sponsoring two resolutions to honor the Civil Air Patrol and the history and heritage of Filipino-Americans in Washington. As you know, I’ve been a proud member of the Civil Air Patrol for years, serving as a lieutenant colonel with both the Washington Wing Legislative Squadron and... Read More...
Honeyford bills on mosquitoes and minors pass Senate unanimously
February 06, 2013
Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-Sunnyside, said he appreciated the Senate’s unanimous passage of two of his bills today. Senate Bill 5002 proposes to update state law to allow local mosquito districts more flexibility in their operations while Senate Bill 5056 would make it easier for companies in Washington to hire minors.... Read More...
Honeyford joins Senate in honoring retired Sen. Bob Morton
January 31, 2013
During floor action Wednesday, members of the Washington State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8610, sponsored by 15th District Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-Sunnyside. The Senate resolved that all members and staff offer their best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement and their deepest gratitude to retired 7th District Sen. Bob... Read More...
Honeyford named top Republican on Senate ag committee
January 16, 2013
Sen. Jim Honeyford began the 2013 legislative session Monday by accepting the role of ranking Republican on the Senate Agriculture, Water and Rural Economic Development Committee. Under the new Majority Coalition committee structure, some committees are chaired by Democrats, some by Republicans and some are co-chaired. “The Majority Coalition Caucus... Read More...
Honeyford to chair capital budget committee under new Senate plan
December 10, 2012
After years of one-party rule in Washington state government, Democrat and Republican senators announced today that they have formed a Majority Coalition Caucus to lead the Senate during the 2013 legislative session. Twenty-five state senators have committed themselves to the new majority group, including Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-Sunnyside, who will... Read More...
Honeyford continues in Senate leadership, re-elected as deputy floor leader
November 28, 2012
Washington’s Senate Republicans met privately Wednesday afternoon to elect their leadership team – an event that occurs in legislative election years – and chose Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-Sunnyside, to continue serving as deputy floor leader. “Obviously I’m honored that my colleagues think highly of me,” Honeyford said of his re-election.... Read More...