Legislative Update

Griffey introduces bills on crime, transportation

The 2022 legislative session began Jan. 10, and state Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, has introduced bills to address crime and transportation in the state.

According to a news release, Griffey introduced five bills. House Bill 1656 would include concealment under the definition of theft in retail stores. House Bill 1292 would criminalize the act of knowingly providing pornographic and other harmful materials to a minor by anyone 18 or

older. If passed, a person who provides harmful material to a minor would be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and if t...