Sweeping package of gun legislation proposed by Democrats is met by packed public hearing
Democrats in Washington are proposing several new pieces of legislation aimed at reducing firearm violence in the state. On Tuesday, a public hearing on five of the measures was conducted in a packed room before the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee at the state Capitol. On Monday, Senate lawmakers had heard testimony from the public on another bill that would prohibit weapons, including firearms, in more public spaces, including parks, zoos and aquariums. Here is the legislation that was considered Tuesday. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Getty Images)
How state legislators hope to curb trend of crash-and-grab burglaries
Over the past year, KING 5 has reported extensively on smash-and-grabs in Western Washington. Sen. Karen Keiser is proposing a grant program that would help small businesses bolster security at their stores. Sen. Keiser said the money could be used for things like bollards, security cameras, or anything else that could deter would-be burglars from crashing into a business. Continue reading at King 5.
WA lawmakers consider whether to tweak or repeal laws governing police chases
Regulating police vehicle pursuits emerged as a highly charged issue at the state Legislature in recent years. Lawmakers enacted strict regulations in 2021 in the wake of widespread anti-police protests, then loosened those restrictions slightly last year amidst reports of suspects brazenly fleeing police stops. The issue is back on the agenda during this session, in the form of an initiative and other legislative proposals. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)
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