May 5, 2017 The Governor signed HB 1543! This is an important measure to ensure sexual assault survivors are not forced to co-parent with their rapist. April 21, 2017 The…
HB 1543: Protecting sexual assault survivors
Tag: public safety
Proposed changes to distracted driving law garner attention
Rep. Jessyn Farrell introduced HB 1371 last week to update the state’s distracted driving law. She said: “It makes no sense that texting while driving is against the law, but…
Rep. Roger Goodman working to protect vulnerable adults, domestic violence victims
OLYMPIA –Last week the House Public Safety Committee approved two of several public safety bills sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), chair of the committee. Rep. Goodman has a strong…
Farrell, Rivers leading bipartisan effort to curb distracted driving
OLYMPIA – A bill aiming to make Washington’s roadways safer by banning the use of handheld devices while driving has been introduced in the state Legislature. Rep. Jessyn Farrell (D-Seattle),…
Goodman reappointed Chair of House Public Safety Committee
OLYMPIA – Representative Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), an attorney with extensive criminal justice experience, has once again been chosen by his colleagues to serve as Chair of the House Public Safety…