Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-Shoreline, proposed House Bill 1815 this session to cut the demand for stolen catalytic converters across the state. The crime is common locally throughout Grant and Adams counties.
March 11, 2022
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WA legislature passes bill to prevent catalytic converter thefts
Upcoming law set to cut theft epidemic
OLYMPIA - The legislature is attempting to address skyrocketing catalytic converter thefts across the state with a bill passed by both chambers in the past week. “These items can go for over 200,000 miles,” Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview said, “catalytic converters, as we know demonstrated by the crime statistic, are not wearing out; they’re being stolen.” Catalytic converter theft is undoubtedly becoming a bigger issue, said Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-Shoreline. Legislators on both sides of the aisle have worked hard on crafting House Bill 1815 to protect private property...