Video Update: Reaching Consensus on Police Use of Deadly Force
Last fall, voters approved Initiative 940, which updates Washington’s statute on police use of deadly force. While I-940 was a great step forward in repairing the trust between the public...
House passes legislation to strengthen and clarify Initiative 940
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...
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...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Town hall meeting with 45th Legislative District lawmakers
Who: Sen. Manka Dhingra, Reps. Larry Springer and Roger Goodman What: Town hall meeting with 45th Legislative District constituents. When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018. Where: Lake Washington...
45th District Town Hall & Other Legislative News
45th District Town Hall this weekend! Please join me, along with Senator Manka Dhingra and Representative Larry Springer, at the 45th Legislative District Town Hall on Saturday, February 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1...
Improving Community Re-entry for Prisoners, the Opioid Crisis & Policy Cutoff
Enhancing Public Safety: Improving Community Re-entry for Prisoners In Washington, about 8,000 people who have served their time are released from prison every year. Fifty percent of those released, however,...
Protecting the health and safety of Washingtonians
When healthcare providers commit fraud or endanger their patients, they need to be brought to justice. In Washington, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates Medicaid fraud and abuse or neglect...
The Capital Budget and Early Childhood Education
Construction budget passes with a record $1 billion to build schools The new $4.18 billion capital budget, which has now been signed into law, will create thousands of jobs in...
State capital budget to pump millions into 45th-district economy
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...
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...