Although we had a great hearing on HB 2687, we have been informed that the bill will not have a hearing in the House Appropriations committee.
This means that the bill will not be moving any further through the legislative process. And, as we’ve known since the beginning of session, SB 6420 will not be given a hearing in the Senate.
The Association of Washington Cities has asked us to join them in requesting money for a proviso to study the costs of indigent defense in Washington State. A letter making this request of both the House and the Senate will go out sometime this week.
Juliana Roe comes to WSAC with almost a decade of experience working as non-partisan staff in the Washington State Senate. She has a strong legal background and knowledge of our court system as she served as a law clerk for Chief Justice Alexander for the Washington State Supreme Court, as well as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office. Juliana received her Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law, and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. She represents WSAC on issues relating to public safety, law and justice, and human services.
Latest posts by Juliana Roe (see all)
- Case to Ban Marijuana Stands - March 16, 2018
- E2SHB 1783 Continues Forward with Funding - February 26, 2018
- Indigent Defense Funding Requests Update - February 5, 2018
- Veterans’ Assistance Levy Bill Heard - January 22, 2018
- Marijuana Bills Could Impact Counties - January 9, 2018
