In 2018, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled our death penalty law unconstitutional, which has meant that no one would be subjected to capital punishment in our state. However, the moral stain of the law has remained on our books… Until now!
This session, the Washington State Legislature voted to remove the remaining references to the death penalty from our state laws. The state Senator from the 43rd district, Jamie Pedersen, who sponsored the bill, described it as “a profound moral statement.”
Today’s action: Thank Governor Inslee
Go here to send Gov. Inslee a message: https://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/contact/send-gov-inslee-e-message
Sample script:
Dear Governor Inslee – I wanted to thank you for signing the repeal of our state’s death penalty into law. This change is a “profound moral statement” about who we are, and I am grateful that you are on the right side of history on this issue.
Bonus action: Thank State Senator Pedersen
If you live in the 43rd district, please take the time to thank your state Senator too.
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Check your district here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/43/0
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If your state Senator is Jamie Pedersen, send him a message.
Sample script:
Dear Senator Pedersen – I wanted to thank you for sponsoring a bill to repeal our state’s death penalty. This change is a “profound moral statement” about who we are, and I am grateful that you are on the right side of history on this issue.
Background
“Washington Legislature votes to repeal death penalty” – https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/04/11/death-penalty-washington-state-repeal
