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Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia), House Republican Caucus Chair, recently joined the “A Duty To Act” podcast to discuss HB 1002 (PTSD for County Coroners), HB 1001 (Fire District Funding), as well as his start in politics!

House Bill 1002

Rep. Peter Abbarno introduces legislation protecting coroners and medical examiners | Rep. Peter Abbarno

HB 1002 would allow post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to be considered an occupational disease for county coroners and medical examiner personnel for workers’ compensation purposes. Currently, first responders, such as law enforcement and firefighters, are covered by similar occupational disease protections from PTSD under the workers’ compensation system.

House Bill 1001

Rep. Peter Abbarno pre-files legislation creating permanent funding solutions for rural fire districts | Rep. Peter Abbarno

House Bill 1001 would create a permanent grant program to support the capital needs of rural fire districts and departments. House Bill 1001 was pre-filed ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

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Income Tax: Promises Broken

Mar 16, 2026 |

"Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, delivered a floor speech outlining his opposition to Senate Bill 6346, which proposes a new millionaire income tax. He anchored his opposition in a simple principle: never make a promise you cannot keep. During his remarks, Abbarno...

Delivering for Southwest Washington

Mar 16, 2026 |

Capital Budget Projects include construction at Green Mountain School in Woodland and funds for Yacolt Community Center and Port of Ridgefield Waterfront Park In Clark County Today: Communities across Washington depend on the capital budget to build, repair, and...