A bill taking aim at catalytic converter thefts in Washington now heads to Governor Jay Inslee's desk. FOX13
If signed into law, the bill would require scrap metal businesses buying catalytic converters to change how they document transactions; they must record the seller's name and document the catalytic converter as coming from a vehicle registered in their name. It would also require the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to help local law enforcement agencies crack down on metal theft.
Several Seattle-area agencies have already formed a task force to address the rise in catalytic converter thefts.A catalytic converter is a device on your car that converts toxic exhaust gasses from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants. Crooks steal them because they contain precious metals like rhodium, platinum or palladium. They can be sawed off of cars and sold to scrap metal businesses for quick cash, but bill sponsor Rep.
"This bill became stronger because colleagues engaged with the industry, the Governor’s Office and law enforcement agencies every step of the way. With the Governor’s signature, the new law can help reverse the spike in catalytic converter thefts, and the Washington State University work group will help inform further efforts the state can take to protect people from this crime," said Ryu.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Bill to regulate sales of catalytic converters in Indiana signed into lawSenate Bill 293 defines the converters as a 'major component part' of a vehicle, which makes it so that only licensed salvage recyclers can buy or sell them, according to the Indiana Secretary of State.
Baca lebih lajut »
Florida lawmakers send ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to Gov. DeSantisA bill that would ban teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade has passed in the Florida state legislature and is headed to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign.
Baca lebih lajut »
Florida lawmakers send ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to Gov. DeSantisThe proposal, which opponents have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, now moves to the desk of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it into law.
Baca lebih lajut »
Florida Senate passes Parental Rights Education bill, now headed for DeSantis’ deskFlorida’s controversial sexual orientation and gender identity bill is heading to the governor’s desk. Today the Florida Senate voted 22 to 17 to pass the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, or what some are calling the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Baca lebih lajut »
Thieves in San Marcos steal 10 catalytic converters from 10 city buses overnight, temporarily halting bus routesSome San Marcos city bus routes were shuttered temporarily on Tuesday after thieves made...
Baca lebih lajut »