Top California Democrats have announced their backing for a ballot measure targeting retail theft. The plan is an effort to compete with a tough-on-crime initiative backed by law enforcement and retailers. State leaders say their plan would increase penalties for shoplifting while avoid putting more people behind bars.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Top California Democrats announced Sunday they will ask voters to approve a plan cracking down on retail theft.
Prosecutors could aggregate the amount of all stolen goods within three years to charge harsher offenses under the Democrats’ plan. The last-minute plan is an attempt by top California Democrats to override another initiative cracking down on shoplifters and drug dealers, which is backed by a broad coalition of businesses, law enforcement and local officials.California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs budget to close $46.8B budget deficit
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