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Bipartisan gun bills sponsored by Salomon and Pedersen will bridge gap between policy and practice when dealing with firearms and domestic violence

Bipartisan gun bills sponsored by Salomon and Pedersen will bridge gap between policy and practice when dealing with firearms and domestic violence

Olympia — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline), which will provide more protection and support to victims of domestic violence, has been passed in the Senate with bipartisan support. Seven Republican and 29 Democratic senators voted for passage. Salomon’s SB 5231 would add clarity and accountability to the legal process at a critical moment – when the court is making decisions about someone charged or arrested for domestic violence. Although courts are required to order the surrender of firearms ...

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Bi-Partisan proposal to solve drug issues introduced by Sen. Salomon along with 15 Senate co-sponsors

Bi-Partisan proposal to solve drug issues introduced by Sen. Salomon along with 15 Senate co-sponsors

Olympia – Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) has introduced a bill which would encourage treatment for those found in possession of controlled substances while holding people charged with illegal drug possession accountable for failing to comply with court ordered treatment. “Working for 15 years as a public defense attorney and child welfare prosecutor, I have worked with thousands of people affected by drug addiction. I believe we need to encourage and fund treatment, but I understand that people in the throes of ...

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Salomon bill would allow psilocybin use among adults over age 21 under supervision

Salomon bill would allow psilocybin use among adults over age 21 under supervision

OLYMPIA—Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) has introduced SB 5263 which would legalize and regulate the supervised use of psilocybin and make it available for wellness purposes. It would allow people aged 21 and over to undergo a psychedelic experience at a registered facility with appropriate supervision. A previous version of the bill introduced during the 2022 legislative session failed to advance past committee. Like the previous bill, the 2023 version regulates supported adult use which has been shown in FDA-approved studies ...

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Salomon bill to enhance requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms

Salomon bill to enhance requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms

OLYMPIA—Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) and Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle) have introduced bills in each chamber that aim to enhance the requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms in our state. “These policies will save lives,” Salomon said. “We are tired of the devastating headlines from our communities here in Washington and across the country announcing the death of loved ones due to gun violence. There is no one bill that will solve this crisis, but preventing impulse buys by would-be killers, ensuring ...

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Salomon: Washington law protects and preserves right to choose

Salomon: Washington law protects and preserves right to choose

Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) released this statement after a draft opinion leaked this week indicates that the U.S. Supreme Court plans to reverse 50 years of settled law and overturn abortion rights by repealing Roe v. Wade. “This is a terrible action by every measure. Whether you believe in the right to choose, or you trust in our courts to respect and honor past legal precedents, or believe individuals should have control over their bodies, this court opinion flies in the ...

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Salomon: Washington law protects and preserves right to choose

Salomon: Washington law protects and preserves right to choose

Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) released this statement after a draft opinion leaked this week indicates that the U.S. Supreme Court plans to reverse 50 years of settled law and overturn abortion rights by repealing Roe v. Wade. “This is a terrible action by every measure. Whether you believe in the right to choose, or you trust in our courts to respect and honor past legal precedents, or believe individuals should have control over their bodies, this court opinion flies in the ...

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Salomon bill to prevent urban sprawl awaits governor’s signature

Salomon bill to prevent urban sprawl awaits governor’s signature

In a blow against urban sprawl, the Legislature has passed a bill to lessen the impacts of development on natural resources, ecosystems and habitats. Having earlier passed the Senate, Senate Bill 5042 was passed late Thursday by the House and now goes to Gov. Inslee to be signed into law. Sponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline), SB 5042 will protect communities from having to provide costly infrastructure for unplanned development by closing a problematic loophole in permitting. “If a local government expands ...

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Salomon: Ukraine invasion ‘calls for a massive response on many levels’

Salomon: Ukraine invasion ‘calls for a massive response on many levels’

Sen. Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) released this statement in support of Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision to suspend the state’s business activity with Russia and his call for businesses to pull their private-sector interests from Russia as well. “I commend Gov. Inslee’s stance and call for more people, businesses, and state governments to follow suit. I have asked my financial planner to review the assets my wife and I own in order to determine if we have any Russian assets to divest. “Vladimir Putin’s ...

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