Happening Today
Organizers behind Initiative 2113 say they have enough signatures to get it on the 2024 ballot. If passed by voters, it would essentially restore WA vehicular pursuit policies to the way it used to be several years ago. Right now, authorities say some drivers/criminals are refusing to stop when police attempt to pull them over since they know the current law is weak. On Thursday morning(10:00am), supporters are gathering at a press conference outside Dunn Lumber in Shoreline, a frequent target of criminal theft rings. Recently, a driver in a getaway van clipped a police vehicle. But due to the current pursuit laws, the officers could not go after the crooks. This ballot initiative is also inspired by the death of 12 year old Immaculee Goldade, the victim of a hit and run last year. Her mother is expected to speak at this event and is demanding immediate change. Republican and Democratic lawmakers have struggled to find compromise on this issue. State Senator Manka Dhingra (@ElectManka, @Dhingrama) is the chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee and continues to oppose tweaks to the current law.