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…
Category: Roger Goodman
Unanimous Vote for Rep. Goodman’s Bill to End Debtor’s Prison System
OLYMPIA – In a unanimous vote, the Washington House of Representatives recognized that the current debtor’s prison system of Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) needed drastic reform and sent HB 1390…
Video update from Rep. Goodman on Public Safety legislation
2016 Session underway: Legislative update from Rep. Roger Goodman
2016 Session underway Legislators have returned to the State Capitol to begin the 2016 legislative session and much work has already been accomplished. The Legislature faces a number of budget…
Taking on elder abuse, domestic violence and property crime
OLYMPIA – When it comes to public safety, Rep. Goodman (D-Kirkland) has been recognized for his work from organizations such as the Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention,…
Goodman appointed to leadership post on National Conference of State Legislatures committee
OLYMPIA – Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), an attorney and criminal justice expert, has been appointed vice chair of the National Conference on State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Law and Criminal Justice Committee. Next week…
Goodman’s disaster response bill passes legislature
OLYMPIA – Major floods, landslides and earthquakes have devastating effects, yet firefighters, who are highly-trained first responders and often closest to the scene, are currently prohibited from helping out in…
Goodman bills bring financial health to crime victims and justice system
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the House passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, HB 2085 and HB 1390. These bills help poor defendants get back on their feet, ensure…
Tuition lock – Goodman bill has successful public hearing
OLYMPA – Today, in the House Higher Education Committee, HB 1988, the “Tuition Lock” sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, had a successful public hearing. “As far as I’m concerned,…
Children’s Day!
Rep. Goodman’s children were able to make it down to the legislature for Children’s Day today. Each year, children of staff and legislators get to come down and sit on the…