OLYMPIA – Representative Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), an attorney with extensive criminal justice experience, has once again been chosen by his colleagues to serve as Chair of the House Public Safety…
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Major Changes Recommended for Use of Deadly Force by Law Enforcement
OLYMPIA — After months of meetings where task force members heard from police, prosecutors, stakeholders, and community members, the Joint Task Force on the Use of Deadly Force in Community…
Goodman elected co-chair of task force reviewing use of deadly force by police
OLYMPIA – The use of deadly force by police officers has raised alarm across the country, and Washington is taking a proactive step to address concerns from local communities. Recognized for…
Rep. Goodman’s 2016 Newsletter
Click here to read the 2016 End of Session Newsletter from Reps. Roger Goodman and Larry Springer
Rep. Goodman speaking on Public Safety issues on the Capitol Ideas podcast
State Representative Roger Goodman (D – Kirkland) spoke on Capitol Ideas about his work on public safety and his process as a state representative. Click the play button ( [icon…
Stronger felony DUI law, other DUI fixes sponsored by Rep. Goodman signed by governor
OLYMPIA – DUI law has been strengthened thanks to priority legislation sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) this year. Goodman’s HB 2700 addresses various loopholes in DUI law and places…
Update from Rep. Goodman: Legislative Session Wrapping Up
Legislative Session Wrapping Up We’re down to the final two weeks, where both the House and the Senate wrap up debate and pass bills to send to the governor. There…
Goodman legislation to strengthen DUI laws, protect vulnerable adults pass House
OLYMPIA – Strengthening our DUI laws has been a major focus of the House Public Safety Committee Chair, Rep. Roger Goodman (D—Kirkland), who has been nationally recognized by groups like…
Rep. Goodman bills protecting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence pass House
OLYMPIA – As chair of the House Public Safety Committee, Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) often hears moving, painful stories from crime victims testifying about their experiences. Those stories have motivated…
Update from Rep. Goodman on 405 tolling lanes and more
A quick update The 2016 legislative session is at the half-way point, as the House and Senate are now passing bills over to the opposite chambers. But before we get…