Public Safety Committee backs ordinances aligning Seattle code with recent state law changes

Sep 23, 2025

The committee recommended passage of three ordinances to bring Seattle Municipal Code into conformity with state law: updates to civil infractions, criminal code additions and traffic code changes. Each bill passed the committee by voice/roll call and will go to full Council.

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The Public Safety Committee on Tuesday recommended passage of three ordinances designed to align the Seattle Municipal Code with changes adopted by the Washington State Legislature, sending each bill to the full City Council after committee votes.

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