Luanne Van Werven
Luanne Van Werven | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2015 Serving with Sharon Shewmake | |
| Preceded by | Jason Overstreet |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Lynden, Washington |
| Website | Legislative website |
 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (November 2018) |
Luanne Van Werven is an American politician. A Republican, she has served in the Washington House of Representatives since January 12, 2015, 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]
Van Werven has positioned herself as a pro-life champion, receiving a 100% rating from Washington Human Life. In the 2017-2018 Legislative Year, Van Werven sponsored the "abortion after viability" bill (HB 1775), which would prohibit the abortion of a pain capable unborn child. This act would be known and cited as the Washington pain capable unborn child protection act. http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1775.pdf
References
- ^ "Van Werven elected interim state GOP chair". KGMI. July 31, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "TV personality wins state GOP chair over Van Werven". The Bellingham Herald. August 26, 2013. 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.
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