Tag Archives: possession

AUDIO: Legislature passes ‘workable’ hard drug possession compromise

By tracyellis | Published on May 16, 2023

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.

AUDIO: Wilson: Passing drug law is important, but special session is absurd

By tracyellis | Published on May 15, 2023

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

By tracyellis | Published on April 12, 2023

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

By tracyellis | Published on March 04, 2023

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

By tracyellis | Published on February 09, 2023

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 the fix to the Blake decision that effectively legalized hard drugs.

SRC On Air: Sen. Mike Padden on KXLY Radio in Spokane

By tracyellis | Published on February 07, 2023

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.