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…
Category: Roger Goodman
The 2019 Legislative Session has begun
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week marks the beginning of the 2019 legislative session, and I am honored to be back in Olympia as your 45th Legislative District representative. Each…
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:…
Rep. Goodman’s 2018 Session Wrap-Up
After years of gridlock and overtime sessions, the 2018 legislative session not only ended on time, but also saw the passage of several landmark pieces of legislation. Below, you’ll find…
2018 End of Session Newsletter from the 45th District State Representatives
Click here to read the 45th LD state representatives’ end of session newsletter for the 2018 legislative session.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing and executive session on legislation updating Washington’s use of deadly force law
Who: Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, Chair of the House Public Safety Committee What: Public hearing on House Bill 3003 and executive session on Initiative 940 and House Bill 3003 When: Tuesday, March…
Our Statement on the Public Records Act
Last week, we voted to approve Senate Bill 6617, the Legislative Public Records Act, which changed how public records would be handled in the Legislature. Unfortunately, the bill should have…
Investing in Washington families & Other Legislative News
Investing in All Washington Families Last week, we unveiled our budget proposal for the 2018 supplemental budget. The supplemental budget adjusts the biennial budget we passed last year. It is also an…
Reducing domestic violence, carbon emissions & More News
Reducing the harm from domestic violence Domestic violence is something we really don’t like to talk about, but it is still one of our most serious chronic social problems. For more…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing on Initiative 940, updating Washington’s use of deadly force law
Who: Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, Chair of the House Public Safety Committee and Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, Chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee What: Public hearing…