Earlier this Legislative Session, I alerted you of my intent to introduce a bill to change our state’s vehicular pursuits policy to address rising crime. I heard your concerns, and…
Category: Alicia Rule
MEDIA ADVISORY: Shewmake, Rule, & Timmons to Hold Town Hall on March 18
Please join your lawmakers from the 42nd Legislative District for a town hall meeting at Ferndale High School on Saturday, March 18 from 1-2 p.m. This is their chance to…
Legislative Update: News on My Bills to Support Our Youth, the Economy & More
Dear friends and neighbors, In Olympia, we are getting closer and closer to floor action in the House. Debates on bills on the House floor start on Monday, Feb. 27,…
Rule is NCEL’s Washington State Lead
OLYMPIA—The National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) has selected Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) as the 2023-2024 Washington State Lead. This position exemplifies a strong dedication to environmental policy in Washington…
Rule Supports Bill for Youth Development Grants
OLYMPIA—Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) introduced HB 1386, a youth development bill, earlier this session. It passed out of committee last week and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee. The…
Legislative Update: Saving Lives and Keeping Communities Safe & More
Dear friends and neighbors, We are now nearly slightly more than one-quarter done with this year’s Legislative Session and I’d like to give you an update on what’s been happening…
Rehabilitation Should Always Be a Goal, But So is Saving Lives and Keeping Communities Safe
OLYMPIA – Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) has released the following statement on her sponsorship of HB 1613, an alternate proposal to address the Blake decision: “I have been a social…
Legislative Update: Why a Change in Vehicle Pursuits is Necessary + Supporting WA’s Agriculture, Keeping Families Intact & Nature for Our Health
Dear friends and neighbors, Nearly two weeks ago, I introduced House Bill 1363 with Rep. Eric Robertson (R-Sumner). This bill will restore the laws around vehicle pursuits to what they…
Rule Introduces Bill to Amend Vehicle Pursuit Policy
OLYMPIA—In 2021, the Washington Legislature passed a bill regulating police tactics and equipment. One of the provisions of the bill limited vehicle pursuits to instances where there is probable cause…
Legislative Update: My Top Priorities This Session + Meet My Seatmate
Dear friends and neighbors, The 2023 Legislative Session is underway! In this year’s 105-day session, we will be focusing on tackling behavioral health, public safety, economic concerns, housing, reproductive freedom…