Lawmakers began pre-filing bills in Olympia this week in preparation for the 2025 legislative session, which begins in January.
Lawmakers began pre-filing bills in Olympia this week in preparation for the 2025 legislative session, which begins in January. The first submitted measure targets fentanyl distributors. Representative Jim Walsh has authored House Bill 1000, the first bill of the 2025 session, to combat the fentanyl epidemic and hold distributors accountable. The Aberdeen Republican says the bill would give police and prosecutors more tools for fighting crime, stopping fentanyl dealers, and getting people into treatment.