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State legislation watch

1/20/2017

 
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At the state level, we are preparing to push against legislation that would criminalize dissent and assault treaty rights:
  • An anti-BDS bill has been proposed by Sen. Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane). Please write back to me if you want to be part of local efforts resisting this bill.
  • SB 5171, introduced by Sen. Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale), would rescind the Cherry Point aquatic reserve designation
  • SB 5009, Ericksen’s “Preventing economic disruption act”

Some good news came out this week about proposed legislation to abolish the death penalty: http://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-proposes-bipartisan-bill-end-washington-s-death-penalty.


Locally, Bellingham residents can sign on to this petition to city council for a sanctuary ordinance from the Blue Group. Supporters should plan to wear blue and join the Blue Group at next week’s council meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23.


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      • Letter Writing
      • Working Toward Racial Equity
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      • Peace Arts Workshops
      • Alternatives to Violence Workshop
    • Alternatives to Military Service >
      • College Opportunities
    • Whatcom Civil Rights Project >
      • Whatcom Civil Rights Project Web Page
    • International Day of Peace >
      • Howard Harris Lifetime Peacemaker Award
    • Writing Campaigns
  • Blog
  • Calendar
    • Monthly/Weekly Meetings
    • Yearly Regional Gatherings
    • Archive of Newsletters
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    • Become a Monthly Donor
    • Wish List
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        • 2013 International Day of Peace
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