About Steve

Thanks for visiting my website. It is an honor to represent the people of the 44th legislative district, which includes all or parts of Everett, Mill Creek, Lake Stevens, Snohomish and unincorporated Snohomish County.

This web page will be updated throughout the day to provide you with the latest information on what’s happening at the legislature. You will find press releases, photos and audio and video clips about subjects important to your family like education and health care.

Sen. Steve Hobbs has been a member of the Washington State Senate since 2006. He serves as Chair of the Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance Committee, sits on the Early Learning & K-12 Education, Agriculture & Rural Economic Development and Transportation Committees.

In addition to representing the people of the 44th district, he is a member of the Washington Army National Guard and proudly served in Iraq and Kosovo.

Based on strong input from his constituents, Sen. Hobbs has adopted an expansive policy agenda which includes promoting clean energy legislation; the development of a four-year university in Snohomish County; and the expansion of skill center programs at the high school level.

Steve is a proud husband and father. He’s been married to Pam since 1995 and together they are raising three boys: Gavin, Truman, and Winston. (Truman and Winston were named after some of Steve’s heroes, Winston Churchill and Harry Truman).

Raised by a single mother, Steve was taught to value education and hard work. In 2011, he received a Master's of Public Administration from the University of Washington Evans School. In 1994 he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of Washington. He also holds a degree from Everett Community College.

Steve has been honored by numerous civic and community organizations for his legislative work and military service. His public service honors include:

• 2010 Pioneer Educator
• 2008-2010 Legislator of the Year, Washington Association for Career and Technical Education
• 2010 NAACP Distinguished Armed Services Award
• 2010 Farm Bureau - Friend of Farm Bureau Award
• 2009 Housing Hero, Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors
• 2009 Certificate of Appreciation, American Legion 96 Snohomish County
• 2008 Legislator of the Year, Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
• 2007-2009 Business Champion, Joint Snohomish County Chambers of Commerce
• 2007-2008 Legislative Leadership Award, Statewide Poverty Action Network.

His military awards include:

• Meritorious Service Medal
• Joint Services Commendation Medal
• Army Commendation Medal
• Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
• National Defense Medal
• Kosovo Campaign Medal
• Iraq Campaign Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• Expert Infantryman's Badge
• Parachutist (Airborne) Badge

During his free time Steve enjoys listening to music and reading. One of his favorite musicians is Huey Lewis.

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