In The News

• 46th District lawmakers host virtual town hall Jan. 7 | December 31, 2020

  WHO: State legislators for the 46th Legislative District: Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet, Rep. Javier Valdez. WHAT: 46th Legislative District Virtual Town Hall WHEN: Thursday, January 7 at 6 PM WHERE:… READ MORE

• Valdez elected chair of State Government & Tribal Relations  | December 11, 2020

  OLYMPIA—Fellow lawmakers in the House of Representatives picked Rep. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle) to serve as chair of the State Government & Tribal Relations Committee.  “The work of this committee includes how… READ MORE

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  The Reflector: Malicious harassment renamed hate crime in proposed legislation | April 2, 2019

  Newly named hate crime offenses would let courts infer the offense was due to the perception of the victim’s association with a protected class unless evidence suggests otherwise. The legislation… READ MORE

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  The Daily Chronicle: ‘Ghost Gun’ Bill Moves to Washington Senate Committees | March 27, 2019

  Undetectable and untraceable firearms and their creation would be illegal under proposed legislation. These types of firearms are being manufactured most commonly via 3-D printers and are often referred to… READ MORE

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  Seattle Times editorial: Sensible next steps on Washington gun regulations | January 23, 2019

  Washington citizens have demonstrated their support for sensible gun regulations. State lawmakers should follow that clear guidance and pass new, reasonable gun laws this legislative session. Two of the best… READ MORE

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  KING 5: Washington bills aim to ban untraceable guns, limit high-capacity magazines | January 23, 2019

  The Senate Law and Justice Committee heard testimony Monday on a series of gun-related bills aimed at banning untraceable firearms, limiting high-capacity magazines, and allowing police to seize weapons during… READ MORE