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VOTE YES, YES, YES!
Vote YES, YES, YES in November to ensure that all three of these Washington Ballot Measures will pass.
In Washington state The People hold the power to decide the future laws of our state!
IP26-645 - STOP the State INCOME TAX
Voting YES on IP26-645 will REPEAL the newly passed 9.9% state income tax. It will ban all future state and local income taxes.
IL26-001 - Strengthen Communication Between Parents and Schools
Voting YES on IL26-001 will restore parental rights to review school material, get notifications and opt students out of certain activities.
IL26-638 - Protecting Fairness in Girls Sports
Voting YES on il26-638 will require K-12 schools to require biological boys to play on boys teams-- and biological girls to play on girls teams.
WA SB5312
Lowering Penalties for Child Predators
Overview of WA Senate Bill 5312
Washington Senate Bill 5312 addresses convictions arising from so-called “net nanny” operations—undercover law enforcement sting operations in which officers pose online as minors to identify adults who solicit or attempt to engage in sexual activity with a child, even when no real minor is involved.
The bill would reduce long-standing sex offender registration and supervision requirements for certain individuals convicted in these cases. Specifically, SB 5312 allows a person convicted of a qualifying offense involving a fictitious minor, and who has no prior sex offense or kidnapping convictions indicating predatory behavior, to end their sex offender registration obligation after five consecutive years in the community without a new disqualifying conviction. Under current law, registration often lasts far longer, and in some cases is effectively lifetime.
In addition, the bill would limit community supervision for individuals who received indeterminate sentences related to these offenses. Instead of remaining under supervision until the maximum sentence expires, eligible individuals would be supervised for no more than three years following release.
Legislative purpose and intent
The legislature states that the intent of SB 5312 is to better distinguish between offenses involving real victims and those arising from sting operations involving fictitious minors. Supporters argue that existing laws impose severe, long-term consequences that may not accurately reflect risk or support rehabilitation when no actual child was harmed.
However, critics contend that the bill minimizes the seriousness of demonstrated intent to commit sexual crimes against minors, regardless of whether a real child was involved. They argue that reducing registration and supervision requirements may weaken deterrence, limit public awareness, and reduce safeguards designed to protect communities.
Effective date.
If enacted, SB 5312 would take effect 90 days after the adjournment of the legislative session in which it is passed.
Amend Washington States Constitutional Recall Laws
PETITION: WA State Residents Deserve More Power to Recall Elected Officials
To: Members of the Washington State Legislature
Subject: Introduce legislation to amend Article I, Section 33 of the Washington State Constitution
We, the undersigned citizens and taxpayers of Washington State, call on our elected representatives to uphold the principles of democracy, accountability, and transparency by amending Article I, Section 33 of the Washington State Constitution to expand the grounds for recalling elected officials.
Current Problem:
Washington’s recall law is one of the most restrictive in the nation. As it stands, elected officials can only be recalled for specific acts of malfeasance or legal violations, which are difficult to prove and limited in scope.
By contrast, states like California and Colorado give citizens more flexibility to hold their elected leaders accountable through broad-based recall provisions. Washingtonians deserve the same power to take action when trust is broken — whether due to gross incompetence, failure to represent constituents, or abuse of executive authority.
Our Request:
We respectfully urge the legislature to introduce and pass a constitutional amendment that allows for expanded grounds for recall. These should include, but not be limited to:
- Neglect of duty
- Gross mismanagement of state resources
- Repeated violation of public trust
- Executive overreach or failure to uphold constitutional responsibilities
- Demonstrated contempt for the will of the people
This reform would not only align Washington with other democratic states, but also send a clear message that no official is above accountability.
Why It Matters:
In a healthy democracy, the people are the ultimate check on power. Expanding the recall process ensures that voters are not trapped under unfit or unresponsive leadership until the next scheduled election.
Let’s bring balance back to Washington politics. Let’s empower the people. Let’s fix Article I, Section 33.
