State Legislature Committee

About Us

The State Legislature Committee’s goal is to pass meaningful policing and public safety legislation at the state level.

 
 

To pass meaningful legislation we will:

  1. Work in close partnership with ACLU-WA and their legislative agenda

  2. Advocate for bills during the state legislative session

  3. Monitor implementation of passed laws in local communities

We hold regular meetings bi-weekly on Sundays, 11:00am to 12:30pm.

Note: This schedule sometimes shifts to work around the General Meeting.

Past Accomplishments

  • 2020 Policing and Public Safety Voter Guide

    Created and shared widely a non-partisan voter guide for State Legislature candidates focused on police accountability.

    Check It Out

  • 2021 Legislative Session - advocated for:

    HB 1054 - Police Tactics - Passed

    HB 1310 - De-escalation - Passed

    SB 5051 - De-certification - Passed

    HB 1202 - Civil Liability - Did Not Pass

    SB 5226 - Driving With License Suspended in 3rd Degree - Passed, but with problematic amendments

    HB 1499 - Pathways to Recovery Act - Did Not Pass

    SB 5134 - Law Enforcement Collective Bargaining - Did Not Pass

    Check It Out

How Can I Help?

 

2022 Legislative Session:

  • Officer Discipline Bill advocacy

    • Draft, test, practice talking points for different audiences

    • Identify and reach out to potential allies (non-police unions, ally groups)

  • HB 1202 - Civil Liability

    • Research to counter opposition arguments

    • Legislator research to identify lawmaker stances

  • Monitor/follow priority bills during the legislative session (can get paired with more experienced partner!)

  • Meet with members of State Legislature and advocate for bills

  • Draft and send action alerts to help others:

    • Sign in Pro/Con at a bill’s Public Hearing

    • Email and/or call legislators to advocate for bills

    • Provide written and/or public testimony

  • Compile content for website

    • Bill explainers - what it is, why it matters

    • Find additional easy-to-understand educational resources on the issue

2022 Voter Guide - State Legislature candidates

  • Draft, distribute, and manage candidate questionnaire

  • Compile candidate voting records

  • Draft and edit issue explainers

  • Website creation, editing, and quality control

  • Publicize voter guide