Jay Rodne
Jay Rodne is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 5-Position 1 from 2004 to 2019.
Biography
Rodne earned his B.A. in philosophy from Creighton University in 1988. He went on to receive his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1997. Rodne is an attorney. He is a General Counsel for King County Public Hospital District Number 4, and has experience in the firms Peick and Associates, O'Brien, Barton, Wieck and Joe, and Gulliford, McGaughey and Dunlap Professional Limited Liability Company. Rodne was a member of the Snoqualmie City Council from 2001 to 2004. He has also worked for the Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court as a law clerk. From 1989 to 1993, he served in the United States Marine Corps as an Officer. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2003.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health Care and Wellness |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rodne served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health Care and Wellness |
| • Judiciary, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rodne served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health Care and Wellness |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rodne served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rodne served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Financial Institutions and Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2016
Rodne's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education Jay believes we must responsibly fund education first to provide the schools the resources they need to ensure the focus is on student success. Government Reform Jay understands every dollar the state spends comes from a hardworking taxpayer and believes the state budget should be based on existing revenues. Now is not the time to raise taxes on struggling families and employers. Instead, a reformed, smarter, more efficient state government that lives within its means is Jay’s focus. Jobs & Economy Protecting existing jobs and creating a business atmosphere that creates new living wage jobs is a top priority for Jay. Optimism and certainty in state funding and regulations is needed for employers to hire and invest in business growth. Jay works to streamline permitting, licensing, inspections, and reform the tax structure for businesses. Jay believes government should encourage responsible growth, not hinder. Public Safety Jay’s top priority is keeping our communities safe; that families should come before criminals. A safe neighborhood is essential to our society’s future. Jay supports recent legislation that provides more tools for police to identify gangs, lengthen the statue of limitations for prosecuting auto theft, creates a juvenile gang court and allows judges to deny bails to violent suspects facing their third felony. Jay has worked to make our state the national leader for laws that combat human trafficking. Jay fights for laws that provide police and courts better tools to ensure public safety and prevent future crimes, not waiting for tragedies to occur. Transportation Jay’s priority is to keep Washington on the move; investing in transportation helps create and retain jobs, stimulates the economy and improves our quality of life. It is vital to keep up with our growing transportation needs.[2] |
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| —Jay Rodne[3] | ||
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Jay Rodne did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent Jay Rodne defeated Jason Ritchie in the Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 1 general election.[4]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jay Rodne Incumbent |
51.94% | 37,772 | |
| Democratic | Jason Ritchie | 48.06% | 34,954 | |
| Total Votes | 72,726 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Jason Ritchie and incumbent Jay Rodne were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 top two primary.[5][6]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jason Ritchie | |
| Republican | Jay Rodne Incumbent | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
2014
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2014. A blanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. Essie Hicks (D) and incumbent Jay Rodne (R) were unopposed in the primary. Hicks was defeated by Rodne in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jay Rodne Incumbent |
57.6% | 26,029 | |
| Democratic | Essie Hicks | 42.4% | 19,131 | |
| Total Votes | 45,160 | |||
2012
Rodne ran in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1. Rodne ran unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
2010
Jay Rodne was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1. He was opposed by Democrat Gregory Hoover in the August 17, 2010, primary and defeated him in the November 2, 2010, general election.[11]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jay Rodne (R)
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38,029 | |||
| Gregory Hoover (D) | 25,575 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jay Rodne (R)
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20,059 | 61.03% | ||
| Gregory Hoover (D)
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12,809 | 38.97% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Jay Rodne won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 1 receiving 59.71% of the vote (41,630 votes), defeating Democrat Jon Viebrock who received 40.29% of the vote (28,089 votes).[11]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 5-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jay Rodne (R)
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41,630 | 59.71% | ||
| Jon Viebrock (D) | 28,089 | 40.29% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the 64th Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 11 through March 10. The legislature held a special session from March 11 to March 29 to pass a supplemental budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the 64th Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 12 through April 24. The legislature was in special session from April 29 to May 28, May 29 to June 27 and June 28 to July 10.[12]
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2014
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In 2014, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 13 to March 14.[13]
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2013
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In 2013, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 14 to April 29.
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2012
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In 2012, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 9 to March 8.[14]
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2011
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In 2011, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 10 through April 24.
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Missed Votes Report
- See also: Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate
In March 2014, Washington Votes, a legislative information website, released its annual Missed Votes Report, which provides detailed missed roll call votes on bills for every state legislator during the 2014 legislative session.[15] The 2014 regular session included a total of 515 votes in the State House and 396 in the State Senate, as well as 1,372 bills introduced total in the legislature and 237 bills passed. Out of all roll call votes, 90 individual legislators did not miss any votes. Three individual legislators missed more than 50 votes.[15] Rodne missed 85 votes in a total of 1211 roll calls.
Freedom Foundation
2012
- See also: Washington Freedom Foundation Legislative Scorecard (2012)
The Freedom Foundation issued its 2012 Informed Voter Guide for Washington State voters, including a legislative score card documenting how Washington State legislators voted upon bills the Foundation deemed important legislation. The legislation analyzed covered budget, taxation, and pension issues. A 
sign indicates a bill more in line with the Foundation's stated goals, and a 
sign indicates a bill out of step with the Foundation's values. Here's how Rodne voted on the specific pieces of legislation:
| 2012 House Scorecard - Jay Rodne | |||||||||||
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| Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement)
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Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget)
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Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases)
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Bill #6378 (Pension reforms)
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| Y | N | N | Y | ||||||||
Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Jay Rodne endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.
Personal
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Rodne and his wife, Heidi, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Washington House of Representatives - Rep. Rodne
- Profile from Open States
- Profile by Vote-USA
- Jay Rodne on Facebook
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Jay Rodne, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Washington Secretary of State, "Previous Elections," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Washington Policy Center, "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 2004–2019 |
Succeeded by Bill Ramos (D) |
