Nikki Torres

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to share some great news from Olympia: Senate Republicans have unveiled the $ave Washington budget—a responsible, balanced proposal that fully funds state government without raising taxes or making drastic cuts to essential services. As the Assistant Senate Republican operating budget leader, I’ve spent weeks...

Register Here Residents of Washington’s 15th Legislative District are invited to join their state legislators, Sen. Nikki Torres and Reps. Jeremie Dufault and Chris Corry, for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The online forum will provide constituents with an opportunity to hear...

Sen. Nikki Torres’ legislation to improve school safety, Senate Bill 5004, also known as Alyssa’s Law, had a public hearing in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 5. The bipartisan measure directs Washington schools to implement emergency response systems from a menu of options, such as silent panic alarms, ensuring...

The Washington State Senate has unanimously approved Senate Joint Memorial 8003, a bipartisan initiative led by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco. The memorial requests that the Washington State Transportation Commission designate the overpass over Interstate 82 at the Yakima Valley Highway junction at milepost 54 as the “Washington State Patrol Trooper...

Dear Friends, The 2025 legislative session is well underway, and I’ve been working hard to represent the voices of Central Washington. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the   opportunity to meet with key community leaders, including Franklin County Undersheriff Monty Huber, the West Valley School District, and the...

The Washington State Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres to enhance safety measures in K-12 schools by modernizing emergency response systems. Senate Bill 5004, takes a proactive approach to school security by encouraging the use of modern panic or alert button systems to improve response times during emergencies,...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The state Senate is starting to take up legislation for a full vote. Today, Senate Democrats are bringing a bill that all parents should be concerned about. Senate Bill 5181 undoes too many important protections created by Initiative 2081, known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights. I...

Two key pieces of legislation sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, to support education and public safety in schools have successfully advanced through their respective policy committees, marking an important step forward in the legislative process. Senate Bill 5027 establishes a loan repayment program for public defense attorneys and prosecutors,...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we move deeper into the 2025 legislative session, I want to take a moment to update you on the important work happening in Olympia. My focus remains on ensuring that the policies we pass reflect the values of our communities while addressing the realities of...