prepared for FCWPP by Steven Aldrich Two weeks past the cut-off deadline for getting a bill out of the house of origin in the state legislature seems a good time to pause to take stock of what we’ve done, what has been accomplished, what is left to do, and what…
It's been an exceptionally busy week-and-a-half. I hope to have a more detailed report this weekend, but thought I would send this status chart out to Executive Board members, Legislative Committee members, and those of you who I remember being more active. Please feel free to forward to others whom…
March 9, 2013 FCWPP Alert: Key bills still under consideration by the state legislature. Please contact your legislators concerning these bills. Legislative action must be taken by 5:00 p.m. this coming Wednesday, March 13th to move a bill out of its house of origin; otherwise the bill will not be…
FCWPP Alert: Please ask your state legislators in the House of Representatives to support HB 1588 to close one loophole that allows felons and others to purchase guns through gun shows and private sales, even though it is illegal for them to possess firearms. Dear Friends, Legislators who support HB 1588…
FCWPP Alert: OPPOSE SB 5805, which could fast-track coal export terminals Please contact your state Senator to oppose SB 5805, which could pave the way for massive coal export terminals and the Pit to Pier gravel mine on Hood Canal by allowing their permit applications to be fast-tracked for approval. …
Attend a Hearing of the House Bill to Abolish the Death Penalty The House Judiciary Committee is holding a public hearing on HB 1504, legislation that would repeal WA's death penalty, on Wednesday, March 6th from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Our goal is to pack the room for the…
Dear Friends, Consistent with our goals for supporting opportunities for individuals convicted of a crime to redeem themselves and rejoin communities they were taken from after committing a crime, we are asking you to contact your state Representatives and encourage them to support House Bill 1338 to provide a…
Dear Friends, FCWPP Alert: Please ask your state legislators to support HB 1588, which strengthens our state’s background check system by requiring a background check for all gun purchases in Washington State. Talking points: Current law allows people to sell guns at gun shows without background checks.…
FCWPP Alert: Please contact your state senator to support the Ombuds bill SB 5177 Dear Friends, SB 5177 would set up a Corrections Ombuds, to be appointed by and reporting to the Governor and to serve as a bridge between prisoners and the Department of Corrections. …
Approved January 18, 2013 1. Criminal Justice a. Goals: Give priority to efforts to repair the harm suffered by victims over attempts to punish offenders Identify and address the causes of crime Replace costly incarceration for both juvenile and adult offenders through diversion, drug treatment, job training, and…