Public Safety

February 17, 2020

Senate passes Holy bill that seeks to discourage traffic-ticket quotas for officers

As a retired Spokane police officer, 6th District Sen. Jeff Holy is aware of the perception that some law enforcement officers may be compelled to issue traffic tickets to motorists. A bill sponsored by Holy this year aims to prevent the possibility of officers being ordered to meet traffic ticket...
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February 06, 2017

Rep. Jeff Holy’s Legislative Update from Olympia: Support local law enforcement | Feb. 6, 2017

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I have heard a lot of questions and concerns about proposed House Bill 1529 that would remove the malice standard from current law for officers involved in the use of deadly force. This issue is under review across the country, including right here in Washington state....
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February 03, 2017

Rep. Jeff Holy’s Video Legislative Update: Please support your local law enforcement!

Rep. Jeff Holy, R-Cheney, discusses House Bill 1529 surrounding current law enforcement use of deadly force. Rep. Holy provides personal testimony on his experience as an officer with Spokane Police Department. He is now retired. He encourages everyone to support your local law enforcement.
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January 24, 2017

Rep. Jeff Holy’s Legislative Update from Olympia – The tone has been set for the 2017 session!

Rep. Jeff Holy provides his first e-newsletter of the 2017 session. Find out what his priorities are, and what the tone is for this 105-day session.
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January 19, 2017

Rep. Jeff Holy’s legislative update from Olympia: January 19, 2017

This is Rep. Jeff Holy’s first video update of the 2017 legislative session. He talks about the road ahead and priorities he will focus on.
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January 10, 2017

Rep. Jeff Holy takes oath of office for third term

Rep. Jeff Holy, R-Cheney, was sworn in for his third term as 6th District state representative Monday as the 2017 legislative session got under way. “There is much work to be done,” said Holy. “We need to buckle down, find solutions and work together to pass a balanced, sustainable budget, fully...
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February 12, 2016

House passes Rep. Jeff Holy’s law enforcement integrity bill

Rep. Jeff Holy pushes forward to reestablish integrity in law enforcement
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January 21, 2016

Rep. Jeff Holy introduces legislation to promote integrity in law enforcement

Rep. Jeff Holy's new legislation reestablishes integrity in law enforcement
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March 31, 2015

Rep. Holy’s committee amendment would ban powdered alcohol

During a House Commerce and Gaming Committee hearing Thursday, Rep. Jeff Holy successfully attached an amendment to a bill in order to ban powdered alcohol in Washington state. Senate Bill 5292, as passed the Senate unanimously, would add powdered alcohol to the list of liquors and spirits to be regulated by...
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