Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I am honored to serve as your state senator. The work of crafting policy to make Washingtonians not only safe but feel safe, requires your input.
I hope you will attend my upcoming virtual town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. I will give a mid-legislative session update and host a live Q&A moderated by my staff. Please join us by clicking on the link below.
What: Sen. Lovick Virtual Town Hall
When: Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m.
Where: bit.ly/LovickTownHall
Questions submitted in advance are most likely to be answered. Constituents can click here to submit questions: bit.ly/LovickQuestions
Bill Update
Nothing is more important to me than public safety. Whenever I craft legislation, I think, “will this make our community, our district, and our state safer?” That is why I am proud to tell you about some of the eight bills we have passed out of the Senate.
SB 5067 will reduce Washington’s blood alcohol limit for drivers from .08% to .05%. Our roads are not as safe as they used to be and not as safe as they could be. Over half of the 809 deaths on our roads last year involved a driver under the influence. That’s more than one DUI-related death every single day. At .05-.07%, you are far more likely to be involved in a collision than an unimpaired driver. Drunk driving is a choice, and this bill will make it clear that no one should make the choice to drive under the influence.
SB 5068 will expand public employee eligibility to those legally authorized to work in the United States, addressing our critical shortage of vital public servants such as peace officers, firefighters, and prosecutors.
SB 5420 will ensure that veterans, servicemembers, and their families are granted same access to the same benefits across the board, regardless of where or when they serve. Our veterans made a commitment and risked their lives to protect our country. In return, we make a commitment to them to offer services they need to lead successful lives after serving. This bill will make sure we honor that commitment.
SB 5974 will ensure law enforcement leaders are held to the same standards of accountability that we hold every other Washington state peace officer to. I was proud to serve over 40 years in law enforcement as a state trooper and sheriff of Snohomish County. I learned that nothing is more important than respecting the integrity of the law and the dignity of the office of sheriff. This bill will make sure voters can trust those running to serve as law enforcement leaders and ensure community members know their police chiefs, sheriffs, and marshals, and everyone we trust to enforce the law are well trained, highly prepared and professional.
SCR 8406 bill re-establishes the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health. It brings together people from across the state to develop practical and transformative ideas that involve our civic health.
Stay in Touch
I look forward to hearing your questions and input on the important issues we’re working on this year. Democracy works best when we discuss the issues impacting our community openly and honestly and collaborate to find the best solutions.
If you cannot make our town hall, you can always reach me by email at John.Lovick@Leg.Wa.Gov.
Sincerely,
