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The following summaries for Eastern Washington legislators are compiled by WashingtonVotes.org.

Senate Bill 6386, supplemental budget: Increases spending in a number of areas, including health care subsidies, teacher pay and worker pensions, while putting nearly $1 billion into reserves. It passed both legislative chambers and is awaiting Gov. Chris Gregoire’s signature.

Yes: Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane; Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane; Sen. Bob McCaslin, R-Spokane Valley.

No: Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. John Serben, R-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane; Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic; Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda; Rep. Don Cox, R-Colfax; Rep. David Buri, R-Colfax; Sen. Brad Benson, R-Spokane; Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville.

Senate Bill 6896, increasing spending limit: Raises the spending limit to allow for increased expenditures in the 2005-07 biennium and also allocates hundreds of millions of dollars into reserve accounts for future health care, education and pension spending. The measure was approved and is awaiting the governor’s signature.

Yes: Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane; Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane.

No: Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. John Serben, R-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane; Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic; Rep. Joel Kretz. R-Wauconda; Rep. Don Cox, R-Colfax; Rep. David Buri, R-Colfax; Sen. Brad Benson, R-Spokane; Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville.

Not voting: Sen. Bob McCaslin, R-Spokane Valley.

Senate Bill 6475, WASL alternatives: Establishes three alternative ways of assessing student performance and aptitude as part of high school graduation. The measure, after passing the Senate, was sent to the governor for her signature or veto.

Yes: Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane; Sen. Brad Benson, R-Spokane; Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville.

No: Sen. Bob McCaslin, R-Spokane Valley.