washington state legislation
Legislation Introduced to Extend Time to Bring Children Sex Crime Predators to Justice
A Spokane-area lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at extending the time child victims of sex crimes can bring their predators to justice. House Bill 1352 would allow a child who was sexually abused to prosecute a suspect up until 10 years after the abuse, or the victim’s 30th birthday, whichever is later
Referendum 73 Filed To Overturn Same Sex Marriage Law
Challengers of Washington’s newly signed gay-marriage bill have filed a referendum challenge. Less than four hours after Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law the bill authorizing civil marriage for same-sex couples, SB6239, Joseph Backholm of Preserve Marriage Washington filed Referendum 73 seeking to overturn the law

