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Lovick bill to reduce political polarization and extremism passes House OLYMPIA – Legislation passed in the House today would establish a bipartisan, bicameral committee helmed by the lieutenant governor tasked with determining policy solutions to increasing political polarization and extremism in Washington state. “We’ve come together to address public health and mental health. Now, we must do the same for civic health,” ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Feb. 08, 2024 Lovick bill to allow private donations to help fund law enforcement training passes Senate OLYMPIA – Legislation passed in the Senate today would allow the Criminal Justice Training Commission to accept donated money or property to go towards funding a Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) class. “The foundation of safe, effective policing is training,’ said Sen. ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Feb. 1, 2024 Lovick bill aiding children of victims of drunk driving passes Senate. OLYMPIA – Legislation allowing courts to order drunk drivers who kill or permanently disable a parent to pay child support towards the care of the victim’s children passed the Senate today. “This legislation is about accountability; it’s about holding drunk drivers accountable. I ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Jan. 17, 2024 Lovick bill allowing flexible work schedules for police passes Senate OLYMPIA – Legislation passed in the Senate today would authorize Washington law enforcement agencies to adopt flexible work policies that do not require an officer to work 40 hours per week to be considered a law enforcement officer. “Flexible work schedules are intended to increase the ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Jan. 16, 2024  Lovick bill would allow restitution for children whose parents are killed or disabled by drunk driver.  OLYMPIA – Legislation that would allow courts to order drunk drivers who killed or permanently disabled a parent to pay child support towards the care of the victim’s children will be heard ...

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 Trooper, Snohomish County Sheriff, and supporter of recently passed community-policing legislation said, “It is inspiring to see the new young faces ...

PASCO — Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) attended the opening of the new Criminal Justice Training Center in Pasco on Wednesday. The center is one of three new regional training facilities planned to open in the state. Clark and Skagit Counties are among the other locations being discussed and are expected to open in the coming months. Lovick, who served in the ...

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 5003 adds a second judge to the Cascade Division of the Snohomish County District Courts at a time when the ...

OLYMPIA – 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 Lovick (D-Mill Creek), also changes the burden of proof for existing offenses, so police can pursue suspects where a reasonable suspicion ...

Amidst 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 retention rates among women and increase the gender diversity of our fine officers here in Washington state,” said Lovick. SB ...