Paul Harris' Biography
- State Senate (WA) - District 17, Republican
Contact Information
Office
242A Irv Newhouse Building
Post Office Box 40417
Olympia, WA 98504
Full Name:
Paul Harris
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Lori; 5 Children: Tad, Angie, Adrienne, Amy, Allison
Birth Date:
04/12/1953
Birth Place:
Portland, OR
Home City:
Vancouver, WA
Religion:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
AA, Ricks College
BS, Business Administration and Accounting, Brigham Young University, 1978
Senator, Washington State Senate, District 17, 2025-present
Minority Caucus Chair, Washington State House of Representatives, 2019-2025
Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, District 17 Position 2, 2010-2025
Candidate, Washington State Senate, District 17, 2024
Candidate, Washington State House of Representatives, District 17 Position 2, 2022
Minority Whip, Washington State House of Representatives, 2011-2016
Candidate, Washington State House of Representatives, Position 2, District 17, 2006
Candidate, Washington State House of Representatives, Position 1, District 17, 2004
Ranking Member, Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee
Member, Environment, Energy and Technology Committee
Member, Health and Long Term Care Committee
Member, Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee
Member, Transportation Committee
Former Member, Adult Behavioral Health System, Task Force, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member, Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Environment Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health Care and Wellness Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health and Human Services Appropriations and Oversight Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Committee on Aging and Disability, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Joint Committee on Article IX Litigation, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Joint Committee on Higher Education, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Labor and Workplace Standards Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Rules Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Technology, Energy and Communications Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Sales Representative, Quick Collect, Limited Liability Company, 2010-present
President/Owner, QuickMeds, Limited Liability Company, 2005-present
Owner, Solid Solutions, present
Community Outreach, Molina Healthcare
President/Owner, Cascade and Supply, Incorporated, 1994-2004
Vice President of Marketing, Color Guild Association, 1993-1994
Vice President, Miller Paint Company, 1980-1994
Explorer Scout Leader, Boy Scouts of America, present
Member, Rotary Club, present
Member, Scholarship Foundation, Brigham Young University Alumni Association, present
Precinct Committee Officer, #667, 17th District
Member, Columbia River Mental Health
Member, Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council
Member, Evergreen School Board, 1992-2003
Favorite Musician:
James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Basketball, skiing, playing guitar, and participating in my church choir
Number of Grandchildren:
8