Westerfield Pleased With Tax Rebate And Catalytic Converter Bills

Third District State Senator Whitney Westerfield says he was pleased to support a bill that will provide tax rebates to working Kentuckians, with the Senator noting legislation to crack down on catalytic converter thefts also began to move.

Senator Westerfield says the legislation will provide some help for those being hit hard by inflation this year.

click to download audioWesterfield says he was pleased to see legislation that will make it harder for those who steal catalytic converters to sell them.

click to download audioHe says the legislation will also help law enforcement officials investigate cases involving the theft of the converters.

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Catalytic converters are designed to reduce the pollutants and toxic gas a vehicle’s emissions system produces. The metals used in this process are highly sought by thieves who sell them at scrap yards.

Westerfield represents Christian, Caldwell, and Muhlenberg Counties in the Kentucky General Assembly. He also chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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