Luanne Van Werven
Luanne Van Werven is an American politician. A Republican, she served in the Washington House of Representatives from January 12, 2015 to January 11, 2021, representing the 42nd district. She was elected vice chairwoman of the Washington State Republican Party in January 2013 and served as interim chairwoman from July to August later that year, when she lost the position to Susan Hutchison.[1][2] She previously served as chairwoman of the Republican Party in Whatcom County.[3]
Luanne Van Werven | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Overstreet |
| Succeeded by | Alicia Rule |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Lynden, Washington |
| Website | Legislative website |
In the 2017–2018 Legislative Year, Van Werven sponsored HB 1775, which would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of gestation. This act would be known and cited as the "Washington pain capable unborn child protection act".[4] The bill was never voted on.[5]
References
- "Van Werven elected interim state GOP chair". KGMI. July 31, 2013. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- "TV personality wins state GOP chair over Van Werven". The Bellingham Herald. August 26, 2013. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- "Luanne VanWerven says she will be "a little different" than Jason Overstreet". The Bellingham Herald. May 9, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- "HOUSE BILL 1775" (PDF). lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov. 2018. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
- "HB 1775 - 2017-18". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
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