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title: Legislative Action Committee Update – Week 4 - Clark County Republican Party
description: Welcome to week 4 of the Olympia legislative session.  Not to be outdone by Olympia bills that would hinder immigration law enforcement, the City o...
author: Clark County Republican Party
url: https://clarkrepublicans.org/legislative-action-committee-update-week-4
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# Legislative Action Committee Update – Week 4

: Last Updated: 07 February 2026

**Welcome to week 4 of the Olympia legislative session.**



Not to be outdone by Olympia bills that would hinder immigration law enforcement, the City of Vancouver [declared](https://www.cityofvancouver.us/community/immigration-resources-information-and-help/vancouver-city-council-issues-public-declaration-on-community-harm-public-safety-and-human-dignity/) that they oppose federal law enforcement. Having an emboldening effect, the Police Chief has publicly complained that activists are mis-identifying his officers as ICE agents. Now, our Clark County council wants to make a statement on lawful ICE actions. The [Council Time hearing on Wednesday Jan. 28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KzSamJytPU) included 90 minutes of fiery public comment, and a [discussion of a possible statement](https://youtu.be/9KzSamJytPU?si=U4O6zaV-4y4H3eu3&t=7286) [23 minutes starting at 2:01:25]. Councilors Marshall, Fuentes, and at least one other agreed to move forward with some kind of statement at a future meeting. They indicated it would be proposed as a joint statement with other departments. So, expect more fireworks.



Back to Olympia legislation, the heat is picking up to add taxes since they can’t control spending. And for now, as a committee, we have members following Calls to Action by [FPIWAction.org](https://fpiwaction.org/action-alerts/) and [Influencing Olympia Effectively](https://influencingolympia.substack.com/), and Bill Bruch’s Election Integrity bill list.



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**For the first of week 4, we suggest you do these two simple actions with us.**



- **2 Action Deadline 9:30 AM on [SB 6203](https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=6203&Year=2025&Initiative=false). PRO.**This is a commonsense measure that would require courts to count out-of-state convictions during sentencing, aligning justice law with the Washington Supreme Court’s decision in State v Lewis. This is a rare bi-partisan bill that can still use support. [Register PRO](https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33829&aId=169328&caId=27897&tId=3). [All Testimony Options](https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Senate?selectedCommittee=17548&selectedMeeting=33829).
- **5 Action Deadline 12:30 PM on [SSB 5974](https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=5974&Year=2025&Initiative=false)**. **Big CON**. This is the bill’s second public hearing, this time in the Senate funding committee - Ways and Means. Would cause Sheriff's to pass background check by Governor-controlled WSP within 9 months; Bill could be used to force Sheriffs to be appointed, rather than elected. [Register CON](https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33826&aId=169746&caId=27929&tId=3). [All Testimony Options](https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Senate?selectedCommittee=456&selectedMeeting=33826).



Further on SB 5974, you can improve your talking points against HB 5974 restricting Sheriffs by watching the [interview of Sheriff Swank](https://conservativeladiesofamerica.substack.com/p/let-them-pass-it-sheriff-swanks-defiant) by Conservative Ladies of Washington.



Thanks,



-The CCRP Legislative Action Team