Rep. Stephanie Barnard champions bill proposing felony designation for school bus trespassing
Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, passionately supports SB 5891, aiming to elevate trespassing on school buses to a felony. She recounts an incident from her district—where the tragic event that inspired the bill occurred near her home. Reflecting on the impact, Barnard shares the fear it instilled in her community, including a close friend who is a Pasco school bus driver. The bill seeks to equip school staff with the necessary resources to prevent such tragedies.
