Posted by Cindy Alia December 3, 2024

The Washington State Legislative Session is Scheduled to convene

for the 2025 regular session on January 13, 2025

CAPR is Preparing for the session!

The CAPR Bill reading and reviewing process has begun, and we will continue to rate legislative bills on the CAPR website Bill Rating Page!

Our bill reading team is in place and ready for the session!

The legislature has a process of pre-filing proposed bills starting in December. The bills have begun to be published as of yesterday.

You can read pre-filed bills from now until session start on January 13!

This notification from Pierce County will change the county GMA ordinances you have worked hard to improve!

By Cindy Alia 10/20/24, Updated 12/03/24

Additional News re King County Proposed Septic System Ordinance Changes!

The King County Department of Health has "pushed back" presenting its code changes to the King County Board of Health.  CAPR has had concerns and complaints about both the proposed code and the process of OSS Ordinance changes that have provided a rocky road for citizens seeking to remain involved with a clear understanding of what is proposed. That being said, the comments below outlining our concerns with the Ordinance or code remain valid and still need to be presented to the county!

From King County Department of Health:

"Updated timeline for OSS code revisions

Hello from the King County On-site Sewage System (OSS) Program team!  

American Stewards of Liberty warns us of the United States Department of Agriculture is preparing policy to implement the Sustains Act.  This will monetize our "Natural Processes" and establish ownership of those processes!  

Please read this American Stewards of Liberty current Issue which describes the process and the bill, why it is harmful to all Americans, and why comment is needed.  This is not a formal rule-making comment period, but rather an agency "information gathering" period.  

The New Civil Liberties Alliance has gained a huge win in protecting property owners and others from Agencies wielding judicial deference against Americans, returning due process to the rule of law to court decisions!  

"“Today’s decision vindicates the rule of law. By ending Chevron deference, the Court has taken a major step to shut down unlawful power grabs by federal agencies and to preserve the separation of powers. Going forward, judges will be charged with interpreting the law faithfully, impartially, and independently, without deference to the government. This is a win for individual liberty and the Constitution.”
— Roman Martinez, Latham & Watkins partner who delivered oral argument in the Relentless case"

June 28. 2024

By Cindy Alia

Many counties are in the process of updating comprehensive plans.  Part of King Counties Comprehensive Plan Update is an Update to code enforcement in King County.

CAPR has read the Public Notice of Intent to Amend King County Code Titles 9, 12, 17, and 23, and we have provided comment to Summary of Proposed Ordinance relating to King County Code Enforcement Updates 2024.  The comments were on the proposed updates after reading both the plain language document, and the proposed changes in the code enforecement draft ordinance.

Please note the email for Tom Campbell, King County Permitting Division, where you can send any comments you may wish to provide to the county:

Email to   permittinglegislation@kingcounty.gov 

May 16, 2024 by Cindy Alia

Updated 7/2/24

Lets Go Washington Signature Goal Met!

Lets Go Washington and the fine Registered Voters of Washington state have met and surpased their goals of gathering enough signatures to qualify Initiative 2066 for the November Ballot!  With more than 423 thousand signatures a very comfortable cushion of signatures have been amassed and will be presented to the Secretary of State on July 3!  Thank you to everyone accomplishing this goal!  This accomplishment adds yet another important reason to be sure you make the time to vote in 2024!  You can celebrate the signature drop off by attending drop off events!

Updated 6/28/24

By Cindy Alia 4/16/24

Pacific Legal Foundation, in the case Sheetz v. El Dorado County , won important property rights protection when the  Supreme Court unanimously said legislatures can't impose extortionate fees to get a building permit.  

George Sheetz built a career and livelihood as an engineering contractor and consultant in Northern California. In 2016, he began preparing for retirement and bought a vacant lot in rural El Dorado County for a small, manufactured home where he and his wife would live and raise their grandson.

The Saturday May 4th ANNUAL SPOKANE CAPR Luncheon and AUCTION was an exceptionally fine event, with fun, good food, and great people!

GUEST SPEAKER: Pete Serrano, Attorney

Silent Majority  Foundation—Pasco, WA

“Fighting for Your Rights—One Lawsuit At a Time”

Informative workshops were held featuring:

Glen Morgan - State of the State

Steve Busch - Predator Policy Analysis and Fluoride Update

Steve Corker - Landlord Issues