The state capital budget OK’d by the Legislature late Thursday night will pay for more than $7 million in construction and renovation projects in the 45th district, which includes Woodinville…
Category: Roger Goodman
The 2018 Session has begun
Last week we kicked off the 2018 Legislative Session. I am excited to be back at the State Capitol, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for policies that…
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…
E-newsletter: Legislation to protect victims and the vulnerable about to be signed into law!
Protecting victims and the vulnerable in our communities The Legislature recently passed two of my bills that will create greater protections for victims and vulnerable people in our communities. HB 1153…
E-newsletter: Putting Washington’s “Families First” and Impaired Driving
House unveils a ‘Families First’ budget Families first. That’s the driving principle behind the budget that the House passed last week. People across the state have asked us how we…
E-newsletter: Supporting Washington’s Schools and Children
Supporting our public schools Washington state has invested nearly $5 billion in our public schools over the last six years. However, there is still more to be done. This session, the…