Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force

Pursuant to ESSB 5950 (125) (37), the Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force will provide recommendations to the legislature to establish a comprehensive public health and community-based framework to combat extremism and mass violence. The Task Force must submit a preliminary report to the governor and the legislature by June 1, 2025. The Task Force’s final report and recommendations are due to the governor and Legislature by December 1, 2026.

The Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force is staffed by the AGO Anti-Hate Policy Team. If you have questions or would like to sign up for updates about the Task Force, please contact anti-hate@atg.wa.gov. Please note, all correspondence received is subject to public disclosure and is not considered formal public comment. Please see instructions and details below for how members of the public can register for public comment. 

Task Force Membership List

Upcoming Task Force Meetings

Regular meetings of the Task Force shall be held at least bi-monthly. Staff will endeavor to post agendas and meeting materials up to 3 business days before each meeting. Materials will be posted no later 24 hours before each meeting.

Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force Meeting

January 10, 2025

• Agenda
• Join Webinar from your computer: https://atg-wa.zoom.us/s/85398088919
• Webinar ID: 853 9808 8918
• Or
• Join in-person at 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104
• Floor 20, Conference Room “Chief Sealth” 

Participate in the Task Force

Public Comment

The Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force welcomes both written and verbal public comments on items that appear on Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force agendas. Registration for public comment opens after the Task Force meeting agenda has been posted online to the Task Force website. Registration for members of the public will close 5pm the evening before the meeting is scheduled to begin.

Those who register for verbal testimony will be provided up to two minutes to give public comment. Depending on the number of people registered, verbal testimony may be shorted to accommodate all who registered during the time allotted on the agenda. Written comments received by 5pm the evening before the meeting will be distributed to task force members. Instructions for public comments are below. Registration for public comment can be found here. Please note, all information entered into the form is subject to public disclosure.

If you wish to request accessibility accommodations, please do so as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to accommodate each request. Please reach out to the AGO Anti-Hate Policy Team, at anti-hate@atg.wa.gov.

Instructions for Public Comment

Written Comments

• Submit your written comment using the registration form. Registration for public comment opens after the Task Force meeting agenda has been posted online to the Task Force website.
• Written comments received by 5pm the evening before the meeting will be distributed to task force members.

Verbal Comments - Remote Public Comment

• Sign up using the registration form. Registration will close by 5pm the evening before the meeting. Registration is required in order for members of the public to make a remote public comment.
• Please register with your name and the phone number you may be calling from, to ensure you are recognized by staff during the meeting. This will ensure that you are able to provide comment.
• Join the webinar link or call in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled public comment period.
• Once you have joined the meeting, you will be able to adjust your microphone and speaker by clicking the upward arrow (^) next to Audio Settings. The Audio Settings button is located in the lower left corner of the screen.
• When it is your turn to testify, staff will call your name. At this time, your webinar settings will be transitioned so that you will be given permission to speak.
• Once your settings have been modified, audio controls will display in the lower left corner. Click Unmute to begin speaking to the task force. Remember to state your name, organization, and your comments on items that appear on the meeting’s agenda.
• After you have concluded your remarks, your settings will be modified, and you will no longer be able to speak. When you wish to disconnect from the meeting, click the red Leave button located in the lower right corner of your screen. If you remain on Zoom for the remainder of the meeting, you will be automatically disconnected once the meeting adjourns.

Verbal Comments - In-Person Public Comment

• Sign up using the registration form. Registration for public comment opens after the Task Force meeting agenda has been posted online to the Task Force website. Registration will close by 5pm the evening before the meeting.
• Join the meeting in-person at least 10 minutes before the scheduled public comment period. In-person meeting details will be posted on the task force website with the agenda.
• When it is your turn, staff will call your name.

Previous Meetings & Materials