OLYMPIA — A bill to increase protections for Supreme Court justices is one step closer to becoming law. The state legislature passed House Bill 2056, sending it to the governor’s…
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Goodman bill enhances safety measures for Supreme Court justices
OLYMPIA — A bill to protect Supreme Court justices has passed the Washington House of Representatives Thursday evening with a vote of 69-27. Sponsored by Representative Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) House…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Dhingra + Reps. Springer & Goodman to Hold Feb. 17 Town Hall
Please join your lawmakers from the 45th Legislative District for a town hall meeting from 11:30 AM-1 PM on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology in…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Dhingra, Rep. Goodman, & Rep. Springer to Hold Feb. 17 Town Hall
Please join your lawmakers from the 45th Legislative District for a town hall meeting from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Lake Washington Institute of…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Incarcerated youth traveling to Olympia on MLK Jr Day in support of sentencing reform
MEDIA ADVISORY: Incarcerated youth from Green Hill School travel to the State Capitol to testify on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in support of sentencing reform. What: Public hearing on…
Media Advisory: Current Crime Trends: Looking Beyond the Headlines
House Community Safety, Justice & Reentry Committee to Host Work Session on Crime Trends with National Scholars and Law Enforcement Experts To get a better understanding of current state and…
Legislature passes special session compromise bill on drug possession and addiction treatment
OLYMPIA— On Tuesday, the first day of a special session called by Governor Jay Inslee, the Washington House of Representatives passed a compromise version of Senate Bill 5536 after extensive…
House Passes Bill to Address Addiction Crisis and Update Possession Statute
OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed an amended version of Senate Bill 5536 on Tuesday evening, updating Washington’s statute for possession of controlled substances and creating a…
House Committee Amends Senate Bill to Create Comprehensive System for Drug Treatment and Possession
The House Community Safety, Justice & Reentry Committee passed an amended version of SB 5536, a bill ensuring access to pre-trial diversion, funding treatment and recovery services, and creating a…
Media Advisory: Criminal Sentencing Task Force Presents Final Report on Comprehensive Sentencing Reform
The Washington State Criminal Sentencing Task Force was formed in 2019 by the Legislature to undertake a comprehensive review of state sentencing laws. In a joint session of the House…