Terry Nealey
Terry Nealey (b. January 30, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 16-Position 2 from 2009 to 2019.
Biography
Nealey obtained a bachelor's degree from Washington State University and a J.D. from Gonzaga University Law School. He was previously a partner of Nealey and Marinella, and president of Dayton Title Company.[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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| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Technology and Economic Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nealey served on the following committees:
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| • Finance, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Technology and Economic Development |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Nealey served on the following committees:
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| • Environment |
| • Finance |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nealey served on the following committees:
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| • Education Appropriations and Oversight |
| • Environment |
| • Judiciary |
| • Technology, Energy and Communications |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nealey served on the following committees:
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| • Education Appropriations |
| • Technology, Energy and Communications |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2016
Nealey's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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State Budget Ensuring adequate projected funding is available to invest in specific projects prior to committing funding is crucial. In addition, it is imperative the "rainy day" fund be replenished for that purpose only; an economic downturn and not for new programs or to fund overspending. Historically, revenues are cyclic and implementing new programs in high revenue years will not only create a burden or loss of funding for those programs in years with fewer revenues, it is fiscally irresponsible. I am a fiscal conservative and will use your tax dollars cautiously. Education The paramount responsibility of the Washington State Legislature is to educate the youth of the State. Our educational system is an essential component in the successful future of our communities, state and nation. In addition to working to advance legislation to improve the current system and promote quality education in our schools, I will also encourage investment in workforce development. Economic Health of our Communities A strong economic base is essential to the long-term sustainability and strength of our communities, counties and state. Working to improve the business climate in Washington is crucial to encourage new business and permit existing businesses to thrive and prosper. Excessive taxes, increased health care costs and over regulation are crippling private enterprise in Washington, severely hampering an employer's ability to maintain or create jobs and/or offer benefits. I will work toward eliminating the obstacles that impede business development in our state. Energy Sources The exploration of all energy sources is not only environmentally sound, it is economically beneficial; e.g., reduced energy costs and additional jobs in our communities. I have extensive experience working with wind energy. We have great renewable resources in our district and a highly trained work force to further develop wind, solar, hydro, biomass and nuclear technology and to put it to use! Agriculture There is no district more synonymous with agriculture than the 16th Legislative District. Having been raised on a diversified farm in Southeastern Washington and having represented many farmers in various legal capacities, I am a strong advocate and educated proponent of the industry. I will oppose any legislation that is detrimental to agriculture in general while supporting legislation that will benefit agriculture in Washington State.[2] |
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| —Terry Nealey[3] | ||
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Terry Nealey 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 Terry Nealey defeated Gary Downing in the Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 2 general election.[4]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terry Nealey Incumbent |
67.94% | 32,860 | |
| Democratic | Gary Downing | 32.06% | 15,507 | |
| Total Votes | 48,367 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Gary Downing and incumbent Terry Nealey defeated Ricardo Espinoza in the Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 top two primary.[5][6]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Gary Downing |
29.11% | 6,020 | |
| Republican | Terry Nealey Incumbent |
62.45% | 12,914 | |
| Republican | Ricardo Espinoza | 8.44% | 1,746 | |
| Total Votes | 20,680 | |||
| 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. Incumbent Terry Nealey was unopposed in the primary.[7][8][9] Nealey defeated Frank Blair (D) in the general election, a Democratic write-in candidate.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Terry Nealey Incumbent |
73.2% | 24,497 | |
| Democratic | Frank Blair | 26.8% | 8,967 | |
| Total Votes | 33,464 | |||
2012
Nealey ran in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2. Nealey ran unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[11]
2010
Terry Nealey was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2. He ran unopposed in the August 17 primary and was unopposed in the November 2 general election.
| Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 2 Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Terry Nealey (R)
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22,975 | 100% | ||
2008
| Washington House of Representatives, District 16-Position 2 General election (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Grant (D)
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27,648 | 53.87% | ||
| Terry Nealey (R) | 23,673 | 46.13% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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] Nealey missed 73 votes in a total of 1211 roll calls.
Freedom Foundation
The Freedom Foundation releases its Big Spender List annually. The Institute ranks all Washington legislators based on their total proposed tax and fee increases. To find each legislator’s total, the Institute adds up the 10-year tax increases or decreases, as estimated by Washington’s Office of Financial Management, of all bills sponsored or co-sponsored by that legislator.[16]
2012
Nealey proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $1.6 million, the 84th highest amount of proposed new taxes and fees of the 93 Washington state representatives on the Freedom Foundation’s 2012 Big Spender List.
- See also: Washington Freedom Foundation Legislative Scorecard (2012)
The Freedom Foundation also 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.[17] 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 Nealey voted on the specific pieces of legislation:
| 2012 House Scorecard - Terry Nealey | |||||||||||
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| Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement) |
Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget) |
Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases) |
Bill #6378 (Pension reforms) | ||||||||
| Y | N | N | Y | ||||||||
Personal
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Nealey and his wife, Janice, 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
- Terry Nealey's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile by Vote-USA
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Terry Nealey on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
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.
- ↑ Terry Nealey, "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, "Voters’ Guide: 2014 General Election," accessed October 16, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Freedom Foundation, "2012 Big Spender List," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 2 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Skyler Rude (R) |
