Proposition 83 has already been blocked by a federal judge who said that the law was " punitive by design and effect." Wasn’t that the point?
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November 8th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Is anyone else angry at Sharon Runner for putting us through all this?
Couldn’t she have written something that at least was colorably Constitutional? Something that might have lasted more than a few hours?
November 8th, 2006 at 12:00 am
The earlier AP story got it wrong. Prop 83 is NOT unconstitutional. There is a temporary restraining order regarding the residency restrictions of past offenders and the restraining order only applies to four Bay Area counties until Nov. 27. Here’s the SF Chronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/11/08/national/a154609S75.DTL
November 8th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Dana, Why are you mad at the Runners alomne? The Governor surely was the loudest on this?
November 9th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Mike, if there is any evidence that the Governor wrote Prop 83, then I will add him to my list. However, here is a Press Release from the Yes on 83 campaign website which places the blame squarely on Sharon and George:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dave Gilliard or Cristina Rivera
August 17, 2005
NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY
The Jessica’s Law Initiative, which is identical to the legislative bills introduced by Senator George Runner and Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, was submitted to the Attorney General for title & summary on July 29, 2005. We expect to receive clearance to begin gathering signatures on September 19, 2005.
November 9th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Why are we angry at all? Prop 83 is a great initiative! It included so many provisions that will greatly improve California’s laws. It was written by expert prosecutors and the ruling yesterday in no way affects the implementation of Prop 83. Check out Prop 83’s statement:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dave Gilliard
November 8, 2006 Phone: (916) 444-1502
Cell: (916) 849-7156
*** EARLIER ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT INCORRECT ***
Judges TRO Ruling No Big Deal —
Proponents Agree
The YES on 83 campaign has issued the following statement in reaction to today’s court ruling:
“It appears that the TRO applies only to the issue of the retroactive application of the new 2,000 foot rule to stop convicted child molesters and sex predators from moving near schools of parks where children play. The proponents of Proposition 83 never intended for this provision to be applied retroactively anyway, so we are not unhappy with the judge’s ruling,” said YES on 83 consultant Dave Gilliard.
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