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I am seriously sick and tired of seeing these two stupid bills. They haven't passed the last three or four times, why do they think this time is different?
http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/2013/10/welcome-to-recycled-failed-law-theater.html
The Alabama 2014 session is still about three months away but I'm already seeing the rehash of previous bills that failed to pass. I am environmentally conscious and recycle regularly, but some things should never be recycled, such as bad laws that have had multiple defeats.
HB 14: Sex Offender Castration Bill
HB 14: Hurst Crimes and Offenses H Pending Committee Action in House of Origin Judiciary 10/2/2013
Criminal sex offenders over age 21, sex offenses against child 12 years of age or younger, surgical castration required prior to release from custody of Corrections Department
House Bill 14 is very straightforward, of course. Below is the Sponsor's information:
STEVE HURST
State House: Room 627-C
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 353-9215
District: 155 Quail Run Road
Munford, AL 36268
Home Phone: (256) 761-1935
VERDICT: It should go without saying ReFORM-AL strongly opposes this bill.
HB 21: Revised Anti-Cluster Bill
Senator Wallace's recycled "anti-clustering" bill, now known as HB 21, on the other hand, is far more complex. I'd like to think the vastly modified anti-clustering law was at least partially the result of the efforts of ReFORM-AL. This bill is about 12 pages long so I will just summarize the bill:
1. The bill defines a "sex offender cluster" as any property, including a hotel, apartment building, or multi-family unit; and it still bars two or more unrelated registrants from living in the same unit. (Unlike last year's law, the 500 foot residency restriction from other registrants is not in this provision).
2. This bill sets guidelines for the creation and regulation of "large residential sex offender clusters." No registrant or felon can run a facility; the Mental Health Dept. establishes guidelines for facilities, but the sheriff decides who gets licenses; cannot house more than 30 registrants in any one location; the facility must pay a $100 licensing fee + $20 per registrant fee.
3. Repeals the Jefferson County anti-clustering law passed in 2010
VERDICT: Wallace is still motivated by shutting down the facility in his county, and this latest attempt at getting what he wants. His loftier speech is not fooling me. There are a few parts of the bill I can agree with, such as repealing the Jefferson Co. anti-cluster law and some of the standards adoptions are good, but this bill is still a cluster of bad laws. As written, this bill is still bad and this, ReFORM-AL opposes.
Below is the contact info.
REPRESENTATIVE KURT WALLACE
State House: Room 427-J
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-7772
Home Address: 24 Maple Drive
Maplesville, AL. 36750
Work Phone: (334) 366-4211
Email: representativewallace@gmail.com
REPRESENTATIVE PAUL BECKMAN
State House: Room 427-D
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-7499
District Address:
1803 Tara Drive
Prattville, AL. 36066
P.O. Box 680155
Prattville, AL. 36068
Home: (334) 361-0977
Work: (334) 834-4808
District: (334) 323-5918
Cell: (334) 300-1780
Fax: (334) 834-4801
Email: paulbeckmanjr@yahoo.com
http://reformalabama.blogspot.com/2013/10/welcome-to-recycled-failed-law-theater.html
The Alabama 2014 session is still about three months away but I'm already seeing the rehash of previous bills that failed to pass. I am environmentally conscious and recycle regularly, but some things should never be recycled, such as bad laws that have had multiple defeats.
HB 14: Sex Offender Castration Bill
HB 14: Hurst Crimes and Offenses H Pending Committee Action in House of Origin Judiciary 10/2/2013
Criminal sex offenders over age 21, sex offenses against child 12 years of age or younger, surgical castration required prior to release from custody of Corrections Department
House Bill 14 is very straightforward, of course. Below is the Sponsor's information:
STEVE HURST
State House: Room 627-C
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 353-9215
District: 155 Quail Run Road
Munford, AL 36268
Home Phone: (256) 761-1935
VERDICT: It should go without saying ReFORM-AL strongly opposes this bill.
HB 21: Revised Anti-Cluster Bill
Senator Wallace's recycled "anti-clustering" bill, now known as HB 21, on the other hand, is far more complex. I'd like to think the vastly modified anti-clustering law was at least partially the result of the efforts of ReFORM-AL. This bill is about 12 pages long so I will just summarize the bill:
1. The bill defines a "sex offender cluster" as any property, including a hotel, apartment building, or multi-family unit; and it still bars two or more unrelated registrants from living in the same unit. (Unlike last year's law, the 500 foot residency restriction from other registrants is not in this provision).
2. This bill sets guidelines for the creation and regulation of "large residential sex offender clusters." No registrant or felon can run a facility; the Mental Health Dept. establishes guidelines for facilities, but the sheriff decides who gets licenses; cannot house more than 30 registrants in any one location; the facility must pay a $100 licensing fee + $20 per registrant fee.
3. Repeals the Jefferson County anti-clustering law passed in 2010
VERDICT: Wallace is still motivated by shutting down the facility in his county, and this latest attempt at getting what he wants. His loftier speech is not fooling me. There are a few parts of the bill I can agree with, such as repealing the Jefferson Co. anti-cluster law and some of the standards adoptions are good, but this bill is still a cluster of bad laws. As written, this bill is still bad and this, ReFORM-AL opposes.
Below is the contact info.
REPRESENTATIVE KURT WALLACE
State House: Room 427-J
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-7772
Home Address: 24 Maple Drive
Maplesville, AL. 36750
Work Phone: (334) 366-4211
Email: representativewallace@gmail.com
REPRESENTATIVE PAUL BECKMAN
State House: Room 427-D
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-7499
District Address:
1803 Tara Drive
Prattville, AL. 36066
P.O. Box 680155
Prattville, AL. 36068
Home: (334) 361-0977
Work: (334) 834-4808
District: (334) 323-5918
Cell: (334) 300-1780
Fax: (334) 834-4801
Email: paulbeckmanjr@yahoo.com
Sometimes I wonder what goes through politicians heads... I mean really?
OnceFallen, it's crazy that this guy continues to try to pass this legislation. If it does ever pass, I'm sure the courts will over rule it as cruel and unusual punishment.
I can't say that I disagree with making it hard for stupid people to procreate, but as a society we are very accustomed to throwing around labels and then get offended when we are labeled... That is what I see an issue with... can't be upset about being called a name if you can't help but call others names... I would say that is "Playground 101" hehehe
I understand the motivation and reasoning for your comments and I do agree, but it doesn't make it right, unfortunately. I just try to remind people as they are healing that we can't forget that as we get stronger we will lash out at those that wronged/betrayed/persecuted us, we have to remember that it certainly didn't those people any where with us, lashing out at us, so it probably will get us no where with them either.
I really think it's this legislator's way if trying to position him good in their constituents eyes... However, it can also backfire. One congress man tried to highlight he pushed for Megan's law as a way to look good in the voter's eyes. However, he was elected out of office.
Anyone here in Alabama? I could use backup when the public hearing on this bill is given a date (that shouldn't be till February). I would hate to do this alone.