Political action committee Lets Go Washington proposes two initiatives to state legislature

Let’s Go Washington is collecting signatures for two new initiatives directed at the Washington state Legislature, focusing on parental rights and the participation of transgender athletes. The first initiative aims to overturn recent confidentiality rules that prevent parents from accessing their children's medical and counseling records. The second proposal seeks to ban students assigned male at birth from competing in female sports, reflecting ongoing debates about gender and athletics. Founder Brian Heywood believes these initiatives will receive bipartisan support, highlighting their appeal across a wide political spectrum. The organization previously backed four initiatives in the November general election, resulting in one successful measure and three others approved by the legislature.

If the initiatives gather enough signatures by the end of the year, they will be sent to lawmakers for potential passage or voter consideration in the fall. Heywood's confidence in bipartisan support underscores the significance of these issues in the community. The outcome of these initiatives could reshape policies around parental rights and gender participation in sports.