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….
Category: Press Releases
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…
House passes Goodman legislation to strengthen domestic violence and DUI laws
OLYMPIA – Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), Chair of the House Public Safety Committee, has a long history of enacting legislation to protect crime victims and reduce recidivism. This session, Goodman…
Goodman bill protecting vulnerable persons passes House
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to help protect older adults and other vulnerable people from physical and financial abuse. House Bill 1153, sponsored by Public…
House passes Goodman legislation to protect sexual assault victims
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1384 on a 76-21 vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), will help protect victims of sexual…
House Public Safety Committee Chair Roger Goodman’s statement regarding “use of force” bill
“Stakeholders have worked diligently to develop language that meets the needs of all parties. However, further negotiation is necessary to reach consensus on the issue of use of deadly force…