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Legislative Review – WA Lawmakers Debate Police Funding, Media Literacy, and Overdose Protections

House Bill 2015 – A controversial proposal allowing cities and counties to impose a 0.1% sales tax to fund law enforcement, sparking debate on public safety vs. tax burdens.

Senate Bill 5637 – Aims to expand high school civics courses to include media literacy, helping students navigate misinformation and understand elections.

House Bill 1574 – Expands the state’s ‘Good Samaritan Law’ to protect those seeking medical help for drug overdoses from arrest and prosecution. 3/12/25