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SB 5005 - Concerning transparency, public safety, and independent oversight of the city, county, and regional jail system in Washington state. ¶

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Revisions ¶

• Original Bill

📰 Articles ¶

• 01/21/2025 KING5 - Former inmates urge state oversight of Washington jails amid abuse claims, safety concerns | king5.com
• 01/14/2025 KUOW - KUOW - Local jails in WA could finally get state oversight
• 01/13/2025 Senate Democrats - Kicking off the 2025 legislative session - Sen. Rebecca Saldaña
• 12/26/2024 KING5 - Washington lawmaker pushes for jail reform with independent oversight board | king5.com
• 12/03/2024 Washington State Standard - First bills drop ahead of WA’s 2025 legislative session • Washington State Standard
• 12/02/2024 Gorge News Center - First bills drop ahead of WA’s 2025 legislative session

Meetings ¶

Tue 01/21 01:30 PM - Human Services (HS): SB 5005 Jail system ¶

183 👍 - Pro ¶

Testifying:

• Celyna Ly
• David Lara
• 💵Ethan Frenchman - Columbia Legal Services
• Jeanelle Reanier-Briggs
• Hailey Ockinga - Beyond These Walls
• YVETTE ESPARZA - North End Medical Professional Group
• Jordan Landry

9 👎 - Con ¶

Testifying:

• 💵Brad Banks - Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC)
• James McMahan - WA Assoc Sheriffs & Police Chiefs

2 ❓ - Other ¶

Testifying:

• 💵Candice Bock - Association of Washington Cities
• Katherine Kuhnhausen

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