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SB 5098 - Weapons in certain areas ¶

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02/10/2026 Senate Democrats - We're halfway there - Sen. Javier Valdez
02/02/2026 Washington St Pta - February 4 Policy Cutoff Looms | One Third of 2026 Session Complete - WSPTA
01/28/2026 Senate Democrats - Defending our values and our communities - Sen. Javier Valdez
01/26/2026 Washington St Pta - Write your Legislators during Focus on Advocacy Week - WSPTA
01/21/2026 Senate Democrats - Valdez bill restricting weapons in certain public spaces passes Senate - Sen. Javier Valdez
01/21/2026 The Center Square - WATCH: Bill to secure guns in vehicles moves forward | Washington | thecentersquare.com
01/14/2026 Senate Democrats - The 2026 Legislative Session Is Officially Underway - Sen. Javier Valdez
01/05/2026 Senate Democrats - Your Voice Matters: Pre-Session Town Hall, Jan. 8 - Sen. Javier Valdez
11/21/2025 Conservative Ladies of Washington - What’s Coming for Washington Gun Owners in 2026 - Conservative Ladies of Washington
04/15/2025 Washington State Standard - Permit requirement for gun purchases clears Washington Senate • Washington State Standard
04/07/2025 Washington St Pta - Capital Budgets Released, Governor Says “No Go” on Wealth Tax - WSPTA
03/27/2025 The Center Square - WATCH: Permit-to-purchase gun bill clears another hurdle in WA Senate | Washington | thecentersquare.com
03/24/2025 Washington St Pta - Bring On the Budgets (and the Revenue Ideas!) - WSPTA
03/21/2025 Washington St Pta - Hs Civil Rights & Judiciary SB 5098 - WSPTA
03/17/2025 Washington St Pta - Week 10: Senate Advances Special Education Bill - WSPTA
03/17/2025 House Democrats - The House Hot Sheet for Week 10 of the 2025 Legislative Session – Washington State House Democrats
03/14/2025 House Republicans - The Week Ahead: March 17 - 21, 2025 | Washington State House Republicans
03/14/2025 Senate Democrats - Town hall on March 17 - Sen. Emily Alvarado
03/14/2025 The Center Square - Under the gun: Some firearms regulation bills advance, others die before key cutoff date | Washington | thecentersquare.com
03/10/2025 Washington St Pta - Week 9: Spring ahead to the second half of the 2025 session - WSPTA
03/08/2025 Washington State Standard - Controversial permit-to-purchase gun bill clears Washington House • Washington State Standard
03/06/2025 FOX13 - Groups lobby for more gun regulations in WA | FOX 13 Seattle
03/05/2025 Senate Democrats - Valdez bill to enhance public safety passes Senate - Washington Senate Democrats
03/05/2025 Senate Democrats - Valdez bill to enhance public safety passes Senate - Sen. Javier Valdez
03/05/2025 The Center Square - Washington State Senate passes gun-free zone expansion bill | Washington | thecentersquare.com
02/27/2025 Senate Republicans - NEWSFLASH: Reaction to Gov. Ferguson's budget plan & victory on wood stoves - Senate Republican Caucus
02/26/2025 Senate Democrats - Almost halfway there! - Sen. Javier Valdez
02/25/2025 The Center Square - Expansion of gun-free zones bill draws praise from supporters, fire from opponents | Washington | thecentersquare.com
02/20/2025 The Center Square - Several gun bills working their way through the Washington State Legislature | Washington | thecentersquare.com
02/10/2025 Senate Democrats - Building momentum: Over a third of the way through session - Sen. Javier Valdez
01/31/2025 Washington State Standard - Plans for new gun regulations progress in Washington Legislature • Washington State Standard
01/29/2025 Senate Democrats - The 2025 legislative session is underway - Sen. Jamie Pedersen
01/25/2025 Senate Democrats - Pushing for progress - Sen. Javier Valdez
01/21/2025 KING5 - Public hearings heat up in Washington over controversial gun control measures | king5.com
01/17/2025 The Center Square - Senate adds CPL exemption to bill banning firearms at 5,300+ locations | Washington | thecentersquare.com
01/17/2025 MyNorthwest - WA bill with new gun-free zones where kids are present moves on
01/15/2025 KIRO7 - Washington lawmakers propose an expansion of gun-free zones to protect public places – KIRO 7 News Seattle
01/14/2025 Washington State Standard - State and gun shop clash at WA Supreme Court over high-capacity magazine ban • Washington State Standard
01/14/2025 Senate Democrats - Valdez bill to enhance public safety heard in committee - Sen. Javier Valdez
01/14/2025 MyNorthwest - Pimps take over Seattle, but Washington Dems take away our guns
01/13/2025 Washington St Pta - 69th Legislature Convenes January 13 Amid New Faces, Projected Deficit - WSPTA
01/13/2025 Senate Democrats - The 2025 legislative session has officially begun - Sen. Javier Valdez
01/12/2025 Senate Democrats - This Week In The Senate - Week 1: Welcome to the 2025 session! - Washington Senate Democrats
05/18/2000 Senate Democrats - Home - Sen. Javier Valdez

Meetings ¶

Fri 04/04 01:30 PM - Appropriations (APP): E2SSB 5098 Weapons in certain areas ¶

656 👍 - Pro ¶

Testifying:

Joanna Briese
Dr. Gwen Loosmore - WA PTA
Dr. Tim Jordan - WA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Emma Bochan
Maria Boyko
Michael Gapper
Jack Farrell - Washington Youth Alliance

3234 👎 - Con ¶

Testifying:

Anthony Triplett - All In A Days Work
Jane Milhans
Scott howells
Debra Donahue
Andrew Tan
Phil Sanford
Ethan Paine
💵George Allen
Eric Hembury
Cory Causey
Michael McKinley
Brian Dumonte
Cory Causey
Shawn Teixeira
💵Aoibheann Cline - NRA
TaraLyn Fray
Julie Dowell
Julie Dowell
David Dowell
Sandra Mochizuki
Elizabeth Bienas
Ruphina Nord - Washington State Young Republicans
brian keelean - washington state rifle and pistol organization, tacoma rifle and revolver club, paul bunyan sportman

2 ❓ - Other ¶

Testifying:

💵Paul Jewell - Washington State Association of Counties

Tue 03/18 10:30 AM - Civil Rights & Judiciary (CRJ): E2SSB 5098 Weapons in certain areas ¶

1366 👍 - Pro ¶

Testifying:

Sarah Rumbaugh - Council Member, City of Tacoma
Betty Taylor
Julia Berus
💵Margaret Heldring - Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility
Ann Madsen
Erin Cizmas
Jason Magdalena
Anne Auguiste
Cora Breuner - WA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Gwen Loosmore - WA PTA
Sarah Rumbaugh - City of Tacoma
Abby Wu
April Schentrup
Jane Weiss
Odessa Paul

3792 👎 - Con ¶

Testifying:

💵Paul Jewell - Washington State Association of Counties
Teodorin Morca
Thomas Kosloske
Jane Milhans
Christian Ruvalcaba - Toad Tavern
Michele Ward
Brian Pelan
Jason Reed
Travis Backstrom
Ryan Brightman
Haydn Rice
Jeff Anderson
Mackinzy Brandhorst
💵George Allen
💵Aoibheann Cline - NRA
Dawn Bailey
Miles Creed - 11910
Lorance Hiebert
Sandra Mochizuki
Ronald Mochizuki
brian keelean - Washington State Rifle and Pistol Association
Linda Wow
TaraLyn Fray
Shawn Teixeira
Andrew Balerud
Robert Smith
Wayne Schakel
Saundra Smith
Anderson Kim
Lisa Olson
Alberto Castillo
Bailey Miller
Kristin Pappas-Buri
Mason Beauchamp
Elizabeth Bienas
Matthew Turner
Russell Bachman
Jay Maisano
Bea Christophersen
Matthew Jackmond - A long time WA Resident and a very concerned voter!
Chris Carney
Teresa Sanders
Michael McKinley
Dan Cochran
Andrew Bunn
Dakota Manley - Washington State Young Republicans
Paul Barker
Adrian Wyatt
💵George Allen
💵George Allen
Nicholas Wopat
Eric Courtemanche
Justin Gatewood
Shay Jones
Steve King - 14908 240th st E
Alicia Jonas
Anthony Holan

7 ❓ - Other ¶

Testifying:

Cory Causey

Mon 02/24 01:30 PM - Transportation (TRAN): SSB 5098 Weapons in certain areas ¶

794 👍 - Pro ¶

Testifying:

Hannah Fortman
Neal Black - City of Kirkland
Lachlan Bowers
Nermin Galesic
Sa Rumbaugh - Council Member, City of Tacoma
Sarah Rumbaugh - Council Member, City of Tacoma
Ann Madsen - Moms Demand Action
Jason Magdalena - WA Youth Alliance
Jennifer Dolan-Waldman - Grandmothers Against Gun Violence
Jane Weiss
Robert Schentrup - Brady United
Cora Breuner - WACAAP
Gwen Loosmore - WA PTA
Neal Black - City of Kirkland
Julia Berus - WA Youth Alliance
Paula Barnes
Enzo Mensah - Lake Washington High School

4528 👎 - Con ¶

Testifying:

Amanda McKinney - Yakima County Commissioner
Jane Milhans
Teagan Levine
christopher young
Charles Heinlen
Michael Cantrell
Tasi Fepuleai
💵George Allen
Terry Witchey
Josie Johnston
Eric Hulten
Allen Ernst
Julia Mirate
Russell Franklin
Daniel Donley - Donley
Shelby Hyde
TAMMY Rose Berry
Mildred Pierce
Michael Smith - Smith Castle Properties LLC
Nathan Fryer
Brandie Bills
Michael McKinley
Noelle Christ
💵Aoibheann Cline - NRA
RHONDA JABUSCH
TaraLyn Fray
Sandra Mochizuki
Melinda Kopa
brian keelean - Washington State Rifle and Pistol Association
Anthony Holan

3 ❓ - Other ¶

Tue 01/14 08:00 AM - Law & Justice (LAW): SB 5098 Weapons in certain areas ¶

572 👍 - Pro ¶

Testifying:

Amy Bailey
Sarah Rumbaugh - Council Member, City of Tacoma
Jane Weiss
Karyn Brownson - Seattle & King County Public Health
Liz Hjelmesth
Saeran Dewar
Jan Weisel - Moms Demand Action
Mike Van Dyke - WA Chapter of the America Academy of Pediatrics (WACAAP)
💵Paul Dillon - Spokane City Council Member
Gwen Loosmore - WA PTA
Halle Norenberg - Students Demand Action
💵Margaret Heldring - Grandmothers Against Gun Violence
Mahiki Malldi
Robert Schentrup - Brady
Neal Black - Kirkland City Council Member
Ann Madsen - Moms Demand Action
Paula Barnes
AP Diaz - City of Seattle
Michael Noack

1618 👎 - Con ¶

Testifying:

Jeff Pack - Me
💵Aoibheann Cline - National Rifle Association
Jane Milhans
Michael Strauss
Phil Tamburlin
Jerry Koch - 110 Cottage Lane
Amanda McKinney - Yakima County
Nathaniel Port
Cory Barnes
Jacob Lynde
Barbara Gulley
Barbara Gulley
Jo Bogner
Rebecca Faust - N/A
Mark Pink
Christa (Teagan) Levine
Michael McKinley
Lennard Nes Alcid - Young Gun Owners of Washington
Micheal Picon II
💵Aoibheann Cline - NRA
Brian Keelean - WA State Rifle & Pistol Association
Jane Milhans
Christa (Teagan) Levine
Hiedi Lee
Teo Morca
Bea Christophersen
Linda Wojciechowski
Lynsie Holt
Paul Sass - Tacoma Rifle and Revolver Club
Bea Christophersen
Matthew Sullivan
Anderson Kim
ERIK NELSON
Kyle McMahon
Dennis N Simmelink - USofA Constitution 2nd Amendment
Paul Sass
Amparo Lopez

3 ❓ - Other ¶

Testifying:

💵Paul Jewell - Washington State Association of Counties

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