A bill proposed by Sen. Debbie Regala , D-Tacoma, would eliminate the death penalty in Washington state to allow millions of dollars to be spent in other ways. “We spend millions and millions of dollars on the lengthy process of deciding if someone should be executed or not,” said Regala...
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Sen. Regala argues for elimination of the death penalty
Wednesday, January 25 2012 - Debbie Regala
Sen. Regala proposes eliminating the death penalty in Washington
Wednesday, January 25 2012 - Radio
A bill to eliminate the death penalty in Washington would maintain public safety at a lower cost to the state. Senate Bill 6283 would do away with capital punishment in Washington state and make the strongest criminal sentence life in prison without the possibility of parole. Bill sponsor Senator Debbie...
Sen. Kilmer on a strategy for creating jobs
Wednesday, January 25 2012 - Derek Kilmer
Kohl-Welles on clarifying med. marijuana law
Wednesday, January 25 2012 - Jeanne Kohl-Welles
A recent article highlights Sen. Kohl-Welles’ work to clarify medical marijuana laws. Read the full article from City Vision here .
Frockt bill seeks certainty for short-sale home sellers
Wednesday, January 25 2012 - David Frockt
A bill proposed by Sen. David Frockt would provide financial certainty for home owners who are upside down on their mortgages and selling their homes at a loss. Frockt, D-Seattle, is sponsoring SB 6337 , which would protect short-sale sellers from being pursued by lenders or their assignees for the difference...