The Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 5323, sponsored by Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) which would increase the penalties for stealing or possession of stolen goods belonging to firefighters or emergency medical service providers. The bill will now be heard in the House of Representatives for further deliberation.
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Sen. Warnick’s bill strengthening penalties for theft from first responders passes Senate
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed Senate Bill 5323, which increases penalties for theft and possession of stolen property belonging to firefighters and emergency medical service providers. The legislation was introduced by Senator Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) and approved with a bipartisan vote of 47-2.