Thanks for visiting my webpage! I’m Perry Dozier, your senator from the 16th Legislative District. The 2025 legislative session was my fifth in Olympia, and I am proud to represent the people of Southeast Washington at the statehouse.

There is much we can accomplish for our corner of Washington — for agriculture, for small business and for the people of the 16th. We face enormous challenges in rebuilding our economy after the COVID shutdown, everything from making sure unemployment benefits are delivered on time, to staving off the impact of crippling tax increases on small business.

But it’s what comes next that is most important. Creating a sound business climate, promoting educational opportunities from preschool to college, and ensuring that state government spends responsibly and wisely. In the 16th District, which includes part or all of four counties — Grant, Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla — partisanship has never been more important than getting the job done.

I want your help in carrying on that tradition. I hope you will let me know how we can help. If you have a problem in your dealings with a state agency, or you have a comment or general concern about state government, please do not hesitate to contact my office, by phone, email or mail. Above all else, we are here to serve you.

 

 

 

 

 

Perry Dozier
Senator, 16th Legislative District

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February 06, 2026

Voter initiatives, proposed income tax made for busiest week so far

Click here or on the image for my video report about two of the issues that were before us this week — two voter initiatives and the proposed state income tax. Dear Neighbors, I’ll briefly follow up my video report with some extra detail about Senate Bill 6346, which would create an income tax in...
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January 31, 2026

Initiative to protect girls’ sports is certified; what’s the next step?

Jan. 31, 2026 A highlight of each legislative session is the visit by the people who keep the Washington State Penitentiary running — members of Teamsters Local 117. The challenge is finding a good place for a photo! This year we gathered at the front of the Senate chamber, with me in the back where...
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January 25, 2026

What’s this about an income tax?

My report from week 2 of our 60-day legislative session This is a courtesy copy of an email bulletin sent by Site Admin. This bulletin was sent to the following groups of people: Subscribers of 2025 e-mail list (28794 recipients) View this as a webpage Jan. 24, 2026 Dear Neighbors, Please click here or on the image...
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November 06, 2025

Prescott situation tests state’s duty to provide for education

The Elected Officials Reception hosted recently by the Home Builders Association of the Tri-Cities and the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce was a great opportunity to connect with a large number of local business and community leaders. This was at the REACH Museum in Richland — and I count 42 people! Dear Neighbors, Article IX...
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September 30, 2025

E-Newsletter: Feeling overtaxed? Here’s why

Dear Neighbors, My previous report mentioned how it wasn’t too soon to start preparing for next year’s legislative session. I’ll share a couple of examples of how that is happening, and other issues that have been keeping me busy on behalf of people and communities in our 16th District. But first, you should know about...
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August 28, 2025

What the sales-tax increase means for you

I’m grateful that my fellow legislators have repeatedly backed our 16th District delegation’s requests for millions of dollars in capital-budget funding to help transform the old Kennewick General Hospital into the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery. This project is one of the good things happening in our area; hopefully it will continue on schedule, and...
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I'm Here to Serve You

My job is to make sure your interests are represented in Olympia. If you have a problem with a state agency, or a comment or concern about state government, I want to know about it. Please don't hesitate to contact me via e-mail, phone or by mail. I look forward to hearing from you!

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