Bill to Improve Public Safety by Strengthening Eligibility and Professional Standards for Law Enforcement Leaders Signed by Governor
Olympia – Legislation to strengthen eligibility requirements and professional conduct standards for Police Chiefs, Marshals, and Sheriffs was signed by Governor Ferguson today. Senate Bill 5974, introduced by Sen. John Lovick...
Video Update: Fewer than 10 days left in the session. Here’s the work that remains.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are rapidly approaching the end of the 2026 legislative session. With just days left on our calendar, I want to describe some important bills that...
We’re in town for a town hall this weekend. Will you be there?
Please join me and my seatmates, Sen. Manka Dhingra and Rep. Larry Springer, for an in-person town hall this weekend. Saturday, February 21 // 12PM // Lake Washington Institute of...
Video Update: Alcohol-impaired driving is one of the largest drivers of traffic deaths in Washington. Here’s what we can do about it.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we started full-time floor action. That means we are spending long days (and some nights) debating bills on the House floor. The ones that...
Legislative Update: Town Hall Recap and House Floor Action Preview
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you were able to join us for our telephone town hall recently. Everyone had very good and important questions for us to address. Topics...
Video Update: Washington needs to be more affordable for families. Here’s how we’re making it happen.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are speeding through the legislative session this year. It’s already time for our first cut off deadline, the “policy cutoff.” If a policy bill doesn’t...
It’s time to call in! Join our telephone town hall tomorrow night
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Join Rep. Larry Springer and me for a telephone town hall tomorrow night. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered, share your experiences, and hear more about what’s happening in the...
Legislative Update: Important Bills to Watch This Year
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2026 Legislative Session is well underway, having just concluded our second week with a flurry of public hearings on proposed bills and votes on the...
Video Update: Welcome to the 2026 Legislative Session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2026 Legislative Session convened on January 12th. We’ve got a lot to tackle in a short session: keeping our communities safe, protecting access to justice, and making sure Washington keeps...
Legislative Update: Flood recovery resources, and a session preview
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are just days away from the start of a new legislative session. In this newsletter I have a few updates for you as well as...
MEDIA ADVISORY: The latest crime trends and law enforcement responses in Washington – House Community Safety Committee Work Session
Who: House Community Safety Committee – Rep. Roger Goodman, Chair What: Work Session: A discussion of the most recent data on crime trends in Washington and across the country. ...
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Community Safety Committee to hold work session on Washington’s crisis response system
Who: House Community Safety Committee – Rep. Roger Goodman, Chair What: Work Session: An overview of Washington’s crisis response system, including policy and funding recommendations When: Oct. 29 | 10:00...
VIDEO UPDATE: 2025 Session Wrap-Up
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The dust has settled on the 2025 Legislative Session, and we are now reflecting on the work we were able to accomplish. This year was incredibly...
Gov. Ferguson signs Goodman bill fixing program that helps people earn time off their sentences
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1119 into law Tuesday, making improvements to the Department of Corrections’ supervision compliance program. Sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, this...
New law will help Wash. board review more petitions for clemency and pardons
OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1131 into to law Tuesday, making transformative changes to Washington’s Clemency and Pardons Board (CPB). The CPB reviews applications and makes...
Ferguson signs Goodman bills protecting children and wildlife
OLYMPIA – Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson has signed two bills into law sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland). Addressing child exposure to violence House Bill 1028 expands...
Legislative Update: Help Make Public Policy; and Approaching End of Session.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we reached another milestone in the legislative process: Opposite House Cutoff. This is the cutoff date to pass bills that originated from the other...
Legislative Update: Protecting Washington in the Face of Uncertainty
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we approach the end of the 2025 legislative session, I want to take a moment and thank all of you who joined our recent 45th...
VIDEO UPDATE: Improving Washington’s Behavioral Health Care System
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Community safety and behavioral health are deeply intertwined. One of the best investments we can make is ensuring that we have a robust and compassionate response...
Legislative Update: Bills Passed by the House, In-Person Town Hall TODAY, and Celebrating Women’s History Month
Dear Friends and Neighbors, A quick reminder that our 45th Legislative District Town Hall is happening TODAY, Saturday, March 15th at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology from 11:30 AM...
Legislative Update: Supporting Working Families and In-Person Town Hall Coming Up!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, First, thank you for joining our Telephone Town Hall last month. You had such great and important questions. It’s clear you care deeply about your neighbors...
Video Update: Priority bills, protecting animals, and addressing the housing crisis
Dear Friends and Neighbors, At this point in the legislative session, bills are making their way through the relevant fiscal committees. By next week, we will have a clearer idea of...
Legislative Update: Showing Seahawk pride and an upcoming town hall!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Please join me, Senator Manka Dhingra and Representative Larry Springer for a Telephone Town Hall on Thursday evening. This is a great opportunity to get your...
Video Update: Modernizing requirements for police chiefs and sheriffs, regulating sodium nitrate, and preparing for the FIFA World Cup!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is well underway, and I want to update you on an important piece of legislation I’ve sponsored that recently passed out of...
Legislative Update: Committee Work and Protecting Immigrant Communities
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Now that January has come a close, we are headed into Week 4 of the legislative session. Here’s the latest on our process and a few...