The hard drug possession bill passed by the state Legislature in a Special Session is ‘workable’ according to the Senate Republican Leader. Tracy Ellis explains.
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AUDIO: Wilson: Passing drug law is important, but special session is absurd
State lawmakers have reached a bipartisan deal on hard drug possession, but a state Senator says it should have happened earlier. Tracy Ellis reports on the special session.
AUDIO: To save lives, Senate should stand its ground on reform of failed drug-possession law, says Republican leader
Hard drug possession would remain a misdemeanor under a bill now back in the state Senate after passing in the House. Tracy Ellis reports.
AUDIO: Wagoner encouraged by Senate passage of bill to strengthen drug-possession law
The possession and use of hard drugs would be a more serious crime under legislation approved in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about police pursuits and hard drug possession
Republicans continue to try to get Democrats to allow bills to move forward that would change the current standard for police pursuits from "probable cause" to "reasonable suspicion." Also a priority this session is addressing the law around drug possession -- fixing...
SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane
Senator Mike Padden on 920 News Now with Dave Spencer talking about his bills related to making hard drug possession a felony again, stiffening penalties against jail and prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, and drinking and driving.
AUDIO: Padden bill to increase penalty for drug possession receives committee hearing
Making possession of hard drugs like fentanyl a felony again is the aim of a bill in the state Senate. Tracy Ellis reports.
VIDEO: Sen. Keith Wagoner Update – The Blake Decision
Sen. Wagoner talks about the State Supreme Court decision decriminalizing drug possession. https://youtu.be/9YnfXqcfICU
VIDEO: Sen. Mike Padden featured in KIRO 7 report: State lawmakers scrambling to fix state’s drug possession law
Republican State Sen. Mike Padden of Spokane Valley says this is a statewide crisis.