The Washington State Legislature’s “long session” has begun. The Democratic majority is again seeking to expand their power and budget on the backs of all hard-working citizens, further eroding the ability of law enforcement to perform their duties and impeding the right of citizens to keep and bear arms.https://wsrp.org/olympia-watch/ See : “Influencing Olympia Effectively” to learn how to effectively make a difference.HB 2026 (2021-22) Add a per-mile tax of 2.5 cents/per mile tax on every mile driven in the state. Despite a budget surplus, and inflationary pressure on personal/family income. HB 1025 Eliminating Qualified Immunity – Qualified immunity protects law enforcement officers from liability for civil damages while legally executing their duties. HB 1143 Require a Permit to purchase firearms, including fingerprinting, and a medical history waiver SB 5078 Allow legal action against gun manufacturers and dealers for the actions of criminals. SB 5193 An “Assault Weapons” ban For more information and to get involved, Go to: |
