State Legislative Offices
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14th Legislative District
Benton, Franklin, Klickitat and Yakima Counties
- Senator - Curtis King (R) - 2028
Mailing Address
414 Legislative Building
PO Box 40414
Olympia, WA 98504-0414
360-786-7626 - Representative Position 1 - Gloria Mendoza (R) - 2026
Mailing Address
122F Legislative Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
360-786-7810 - Representative Position 2 - Deb Manjarrez (R) - 2026
Mailing Address
431 John L O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
360-786-7856
Senators are elected to four year terms; Representatives are elected to two year terms. The Senate is made up of 49 members, one from each legislative district in the state. The House is made up of 98 representatives, two from each legislative district.
Duties
Legislators introduce bills during each session that affect public policy. Public hearings are held, issues are debated, and votes are taken. Bills that pass both houses of the Legislature are sent to the Governor for signature. They provide for the levy and collection of taxes and other revenue to support state government and appropriate funds to local governments. The Senate has the exclusive power to confirm certain gubernatorial appointments. The House has the exclusive power to bring impeachment proceedings.
Qualifications
Candidates must be qualified voters in the legislative district from which they are chosen. State Constitution, Article II, Section 7.