From the Office of Rep. Steve Bergquist

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* 1. Which 11th LD community do you live in? 

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* 2. What makes you feel safe in your community? 

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* 3. What (if anything) makes you feel unsafe in your community?

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* 4. In February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in State v. Blake that the state's felony drug possession statute was unconstitutional, prioritizing treatment over penalty for those suffering substance use disorder. This year, the Legislature is working on a package response offering pathways to recovery while balancing public safety. 

There are four current proposals: 

SB 5467 - encourages substance use treatment for possession, and requires a jail sentence if individuals do not comply with treatment.

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* 5. In February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in State v. Blake that the state's felony drug possession statute was unconstitutional, prioritizing treatment over penalty for those suffering substance use disorder. This year, the Legislature is working on a package response offering pathways to recovery while balancing public safety. 

There are four current proposals: 

SB 5536 - Penalizes possession of a controlled substance as a gross misdemeanor, creates a diversion program for those charged with possession, and allows individuals to vacate possession convictions if they successfully complete substance use disorder treatment

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* 6. In February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in State v. Blake that the state's felony drug possession statute was unconstitutional, prioritizing treatment over penalty for those suffering substance use disorder. This year, the Legislature is working on a package response offering pathways to recovery while balancing public safety. 

There are four current proposals: 

SB 5624 - Enacts recommendations of the Substance Use and Recovery Services Advisory Committee related to legalization of possession, and provides support for expansion of substance use disorder treatment programs

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* 7. In February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in State v. Blake that the state's felony drug possession statute was unconstitutional, prioritizing treatment over penalty for those suffering substance use disorder. This year, the Legislature is working on a package response offering pathways to recovery while balancing public safety. 

There are four current proposals: 

SB 5035 - Classifies possession as a class C felony

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* 8. HB 1363 lowers the evidentiary threshold required for law enforcement to engage in vehicular pursuits

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* 9. HB 1513 Limits officers' use of stops and detentions for non-moving violations, and specifies additional requirements for traffic stops, and also requires written consent before an officer may search a vehicle or passengers 

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* 10. HB 1493 amends the definition of serious traffic offense to include negligent and reckless driving

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* 11. HB 1635 requires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to develop model standards for the training and certification of canines t teams to detect fentanyl 

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* 12. What legislative support would make the biggest difference for your community's safety?