Floor Vote for

Total Yeas: 85

Total Nays: 27

Total Abstained: 0

Total Missed: 8

Total Votes: 112

Vote After Roll Call:

Cross -

I voted No on the bill with the intention of voting Yes on a final bill, subject to an amendment by the Senate that would clarify language regarding peaceful recording. The Senate, however, passed the bill without this agreed-upon amendment.
Eskamani -

I am concerned that this the legislation would prevent citizens in their ability to document incidents of police brutality. When we look at the brutal murder of George Floyd, police body camera footage was used in the trial, but the police department described Floyd’s death as a “medical incident.” That was before 17-year-old Darnella Frazier’s cellphone video was released and shook the nation. We need to keep law enforcement safe, but we also need to protect public accountability. I fear that this bill hurts that balance.