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 might change because of our … Read more
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 you believe may also be … Read more
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 considered further this session. Bills … Read more
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 hope to vote on the … Read more
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. The full Washington State Senate … Read more
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 hearing, and we need your … Read more
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 reevaluation for Juvenile Prisoners sentenced … Read more
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. This allows felons and other … Read more
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. Talking points: The purpose … Read more
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 education whenever appropriate Redress … Read more