OLYMPIA – House Bill 1025, sponsored by Rep. Rep. My-Linh Thai, D-Bellevue, cleared its first major legislative hurdle when it was voted out of the House Civil Rights & Judiciary…
Tag: public safety
Riccelli rail safety measure clears House
OLYMPIA – A bill to help protect both rail workers and the public from high hazard, flammable trains passed the state House today on a strong bipartisan vote. Sponsored by…
House approves stronger hate crimes legislation
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives approved a bill that would strengthen Washington’s hate crimes statutes by a vote of 85-12 on Thursday. Under current law, crimes motivated…
APPLETON UPDATE: 2018 Legislative Session Report
To my Kitsap friends and neighbors, I considered starting this Appleton Update by saying that 2018 was a very successful session in Olympia. But rather than sound self-serving, I want…
New law creates partnerships between local police and mental health professionals
OLYMPIA—A law by Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) will create partnerships to help local law enforcement officers respond to calls that involve mental health issues. “Officers testified that behavioral health…