OLYMPIA – Yesterday the House considered two government efficiency measures sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), and both bills were approved with strong bipartisan support. Rep. Goodman’s Small Claims Court…
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House passes Goodman legislation to strengthen domestic violence and DUI laws
OLYMPIA – Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), Chair of the House Public Safety Committee, has a long history of enacting legislation to protect crime victims and reduce recidivism. This session, Goodman…
Goodman bill protecting vulnerable persons passes House
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to help protect older adults and other vulnerable people from physical and financial abuse. House Bill 1153, sponsored by Public…
House passes Goodman legislation to protect sexual assault victims
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1384 on a 76-21 vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), will help protect victims of sexual…
House Public Safety Committee Chair Roger Goodman’s statement regarding “use of force” bill
“Stakeholders have worked diligently to develop language that meets the needs of all parties. However, further negotiation is necessary to reach consensus on the issue of use of deadly force…
E-newsletter: Robert Frost Elementary Visit & Solar Energy
Robert Frost 5th graders visit the Capitol I had the privilege to meet with 5th grade students from Robert Frost Elementary on Tuesday this week. The class travelled down to…
E-newsletter: Vulnerable Adults & Distracted Driving
Protecting our loved ones who cannot protect themselves When your family members are unable to care for themselves due to age, disability or illness, you should expect them to be…
E-newsletter: Urgent Action Needed on School Funding
Urgent action needed on school funding! The House of Representatives voted yesterday on its first bill of the 2017 Legislative session – HB 1059. You may have heard this referred…
Rep. Roger Goodman working to protect vulnerable adults, domestic violence victims
OLYMPIA –Last week the House Public Safety Committee approved two of several public safety bills sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), chair of the committee. Rep. Goodman has a strong…
Welcome to the 2017 Legislative Session
Standing up for our shared values during the 2017 Legislative Session Last Monday, I was sworn in to serve the constituents of the 45th district for my 6th term. I…