Who: Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, Chair of the House Public Safety Committee What: House Public Safety Committee work session on comprehensive criminal sentencing reform When: Tuesday, July 16, at 10:00…
Category: Press Releases
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town Hall Meeting with 45th District Legislators on March 23
Who: Senator Manka Dhingra, Representative Larry Springer, and Representative Roger Goodman What: Town Hall meeting with 45th District constituents When: Saturday, March 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where:…
House passes legislation to strengthen and clarify Initiative 940
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to clarify and strengthen the language of Initiative 940, which updated Washington’s statute on police use of deadly force. House…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing on House Bill 1064, strengthening and clarifying Initiative 940
Who: Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, Chair of the House Public Safety Committee What: House Public Safety Committee public hearing on House Bill 1064 When: Monday, January 14, at 1:30 p.m. Where:…
Eastside legislators receive the Arc of King County Inclusion Award
OLYMPIA – Rep. Joan McBride (D-48th, Kirkland) and Rep. Roger Goodman (D-45th, Kirkland) were honored in a ceremony Thursday, July 13, for their legislative work supporting people with developmental disabilities….
Goodman, Frockt propose mental health “co-responder” teams to avoid use of deadly force in law enforcement calls
OLYMPIA — Mental health professionals would assist law enforcement officers who respond to calls from people in crisis, under legislation introduced this week by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland and Sen….
Goodman DUI legislation signed into law
OLYMPIA – Washington’s DUI laws have been strengthened thanks to legislation signed by Governor Jay Inslee in a ceremony in Tacoma earlier today. House Bill 1614, sponsored by Rep. Roger…
Legislation to protect victims of abuse signed into law
OLYMPIA – The vulnerable in our communities are better protected against abuse thanks to two bills signed by Governor Jay Inslee earlier today in Olympia. House Bill 1163 and House…
Bill to protect victims of sexual assault signed into law
OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee has signed SB 5256, which allows the courts to issue permanent sexual assault protection orders. Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), who has worked for three years to…
Goodman government efficiency bills pass House
OLYMPIA – Yesterday the House considered two government efficiency measures sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), and both bills were approved with strong bipartisan support. Rep. Goodman’s Small Claims Court…