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…
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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…
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…
Goodman reappointed Chair of House Public Safety Committee
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…
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…