Bob Ferguson
Role at the time: Bob Ferguson, sitting state governor
Mixed or conditional
Statement summary
Ferguson described Washington's new license plate reader restrictions as a balance between police use and privacy.
“strikes a balance”
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Ferguson spoke while signing Senate Bill 6002 on March 30, 2026.
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Ferguson supports continued use under concrete statutory restrictions. His endorsement covers the qualified use authorized by the law rather than unrestricted surveillance.