I’ve never been involved in politics or government and to be honest, most of my life I felt like these issues were really boring and was content to leave them to others to deal with. Well that turned out to be a completely irresponsible and costly idea. Maybe you feel the same: as you’ve been living your life, raising your family, running your business, leaving the lawmaking stuff to “others” now you see how disastrous that has turned out for Washington and America.
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“Marijuana” is a Racist Term According to Washington Lawmakers
HB-1210 was passed to remove the word “marijuana” from the RCW (Revised Code of Washington) and replaced with “cannabis”. According to the bill’s sponsor, Representative Melanie Morgan of Washington’s 29th legislative district: “The term ‘marijuana’ itself is pejorative and racist.
Abortion Law is Not a “Win for Women”
Women are celebrating Jay Inslee signing HB-1851 into law, saying it’s a huge win for women. Clearly they didn’t read the bill. One of the main points of the bill was to make it more inclusive – removing the word ‘women’, replacing with ‘person’.
The People Spoke: Democrats Didn’t Listen
Throughout the legislative session we have issued calls to action on SB-5078, the “high capacity” magazine ban bill. This bill bans the use of gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Most standard magazines hold more than 10 rounds. This bill does nothing to stop violent, evil-doing criminals. This bill is targeted at law-abiding firearm owners…freedom loving Americans.
CALL TO ACTION: Important Education Funding Bills
This week, the Senate Ways & Means Committee held public hearings on HB-1590 and HB-1664 that were both on our CALLS TO ACTION list. These bills are both about funding public education.
TAKE ACTION! Speak Up to Protect the 2nd Amendment
Washington state democrats share Beto’s sentiment, and they are coming for your guns. Below are action items for 2 different anti-2A bills currently active in our state legislature.
Praying in the Name of Jesus Prohibited by Radical Left Democrats
On Saturday, the Washington State House of Representatives convened for floor debates. Representative Joel McEntire from the 19th legislative district posted on Facebook that the Republicans, who always open in prayer, had been told that they may not use the name of Jesus when they pray.
CALL TO ACTION: Magazine Ban Bill Passes Senate Heads to House
We cannot allow the Democrats to continue to infringe upon our 2nd Amendment rights. Please take a quick moment to note your CON position on this bill.
A WIN for Washington Taxpayers
HB-1226 and HJR-4200 die today! HB-1226 would have changed school bond vote thresholds from 60 percent to a simple majority and HJR-4200 would have amended the state consitution to allow for this policy change.
Weekend Action Items: 2/5-6
Take a few minutes today to click through the “TAKE ACTION NOW” buttons in this post to make your voice heard on a few important bills that have hearings this…