Retail-crimes task force adopts final report without objection

The Retail Crimes Task Force finalized and adopted its draft report Thursday, the group’s chair, Representative Ray, said, declaring the working version approved "without objection."

Ray told members the draft had been circulated with track changes and that staff requested feedback by noon the previous day. "The working version which we've looked today to discuss briefly if possible, to approve if possible," he said, adding that members could still suggest modest edits by email.

Ray emphasized the task force as a convening body, not a legislative sponsor: "I will be doing my best to make clear that this group did not, like, support or oppose any specific legislation," he said. The point framed how the report will be used: as a record of the task force’s work and a basis for separate legislative proposals rather than a formal endorsement from the group.

Ray also noted that Chief Judge Danberg was unable to attend but sent an email approving the drafted report and offering proxy feedback. Staff said they would circulate concise final minutes and attach them to the report for formal record-keeping.

There were no public comments during the Zoom public-comment period. After wrapping up next steps for circulation and follow-up, Ray adjourned the meeting.