The 2010 Washington Legislative Session Is On!
January 19, 2010 4 Comments
The Washington State Capitol
The 2010 legislative session started on January 11. This year’s session is short, consisting of 60 days. Below are some interesting bills that have been introduced (or reintroduced).
HB2413- Introduced by Rep. Norm Johnson
This bill aims to equip law enforcement with the authority to confiscate property used to facilitate a criminal street gang-related offense. This bill has gathered support from both sides of the aisle.
HJR4213- Introduced by Rep. Mike Hope
The intention of this bill is to add the Lakewood Law Enforcement Memorial Act to the State Constitution. Under this act, it will prevent certain people charged with a serious crime from being eligible for bail if proven that the person poses a threat to others. As you may recall, Maurice Clemmons was released on a $15,000 bail even though he was convicted of rape and clearly posed a threat to the well-being of others. If this resolution passes, it will be place in November’s ballot for the people to decide.
HB2034- Introduced by Rep. Brad Klippert
This bill aims to classify residential burglary as a crime against persons. Assault, rape, vehicular homicide and 1st and 2nd degree identity theft are some of which are currently in the “crimes against persons” category.
HB2401- Introduced by Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson
This bills intends to void all existing penalties for adults 21 years of age or older who cultivate, possess, transport, sell, or use marijuana. This will implement a sales tax on legally sold marijuana. I found it funny that the tax funds will go for drug education and awareness. This bill also seeks to set rules and laws related to marijuana similiar to those that exist on alcohol. I don’t think there is enough support, from the majority party, to get this through. I read an article about someone who has filed an initiative to the people aimed to legalize marijuana.
SB5674- Introduced by Sen. Ed Murray
This bill will in effect legalize same-sex marriage. No longer will marriage be considered between a man and a woman, but between two consenting adults. I’m not so sure that this bill has enough votes to make it through. SB5688 (domestic partnership benefits expansion), which became law, was even opposed by some Democrats. A same-sex marriage bill will result in some more Democrats joining Republicans against the bill. If put on public vote, it will likely fail.
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You know this same sex marriage may not be a bad thing. Being same sex marriages will all be between radical liberals. Just think; no reproduction in same sex marriages! Less liberals each year. I think with this bill an amendment should be made. A trade for same sex marriages. Each same sex marriage done in Washington State. Then 10 liberals can not vote. Plus no dead liberals can vote. And no felons should vote!
Yikes, Catastrophic, your ignorant is showing. On another note, kudos to Councilwoman Hancock for making the trek to Olympia to attend and support the hearings on House Bill 2413 and 2414.
Now I am glad to see Theresa in Olympia and support the hearings. Although do not see where she can do much. They should have the chief over there. It was Hancock that held back financing for more police officers.
Once again she reverses her ideas to save face !!
Again, kudos to Councilwoman Hancock for making the trip. And, Don, excuse me, I mean Concerned, if you would have actually researched it you would have known that Chief Radder also made the trip. I don’t know for sure, but I assume the City sent the Chief and the Councilwoman went on her own dime.