'We need to save lives:' Over 400,000 signatures submitted to change police pursuit laws in WA state

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OLYMPIA, Wash. - On Thursday, thousands of Washingtonians made their voices heard, hoping to make changes to the state's police pursuit laws. 

More than 410,000 people have signed Initiative 2113 sponsored by Brian Heywood, which seeks to return the power back to local police and sheriff's departments to chase. Local businesses say the change is crucial as they're hurting more than ever.

A mission Amber Goldade said she needs to see through. 

"We need to save lives," Goldade said. "My daughter was killed because of the law."

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