Luanne Van Werven
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. She previously served as chairwoman of the Republican Party in Whatcom County.
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". The bill was never voted on.
