PASCO — A new Criminal Justice Training Academy promises to increase the presence of community peace officers in Washington. The second 2nd Basic Law Enforcement Academy Class with 31 recruits began on 10/9/23. Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), former State ...
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OLYMPIA — Today Governor Jay Inslee signed into law SB 5003 to add one more seat to the Snohomish County District Court bench in a historic move to increase timely access to a fair trial ensured by constitutional law. “SB ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA – A bill requiring police officer training on vehicular pursuits and modifying the list of offenses law enforcement is allowed to engage in high-speed chases received bipartisan support in the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5352, sponsored by Sen. John ...
Read MoreAmidst increasing scrutiny of diversity among peace officers, the senate today passed a bill sponsored by Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) aimed at upping the number of women serving in police departments across Washington state. “Flexible work schedules can increase ...
Read MoreFriends, I’m holding another Coffee Chat this week! Every year I do my best to have coffee with as many members of our community as possible. Beyond bringing us all closer, this helps me to better learn our district’s most ...
Read MoreDear friends and neighbors, Every year I do my best to have coffee with as many members of our community as possible. Beyond bringing us all closer, this helps me to better learn our district most pressing needs in real-time. ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 29, 2022 Pickleball becomes official Washington state sport Bainbridge Island – Pickleball was signed into law as Washington state’s official state sport Monday after prime sponsor Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) rallied cries to codify ...
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Dear neighbors, We’re wrapping up another powerful week in the Senate only this time, it’s nearly our last! It’s the legislative session’s last full week and I’m proud to say we made great progress. This week, we made more historic ...
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Should Washington lower the threshold for issuing DUIs? State Senator and former Washington State Trooper John Lovick believes it’s time, following a deadly year on the state’s roads. State lawmakers introduce bill to lower BAC threshold for DUIs Under a ...
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Washington state’s drunk driving laws put the blood alcohol limit at .08, meaning if you’re caught behind the wheel with a BAC of .08, you are legally driving under the influence. But one lawmaker wants to lower the limit and ...
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