May
13, 2005
The
animal and ecoterrorist bill passed the Legislature* and was
sent to the Governor today.
Please
contact Governor Napolitano and ask her to veto SB 1166; animal
and ecological terrorism.
Let her know that SB 1166 contains penalties for crimes that
are already covered under strong existing laws. Regardless
of compromised language, the bill remains a politically motivated,
blatant attempt to stigmatize animal and conservation advocates.
If the Governor signs SB 1166, Arizona would become the first
state to add animal or ecological terrorism to the definition
of racketeering, subject to prosecution under RICO statutes.
To
reach the Governor, call 602-542-4331 or toll free 1-800-253-0883.
Her fax number is 602-542-1381 and her address is 1700 West
Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. To email her, either click
on the following link or cut and paste it into your server
http://www.governor.state.az.us/post/feedback.htm
Please
forward and crosspost this alert!
Please send questions, comments, or responses to karen@adlaz.org
For
more information on the animal terrorist legislation including
bill details, backgrounds, and quotes from committee hearings,
visit www.adlaz.org
Vote Detail
SB
1166 passed the Senate 19-5 with 6 not voting. Voting NO:
Senators L. Aguirre, Brotherton, Garcia, Giffords, Mitchell,
and R. Rios.
Votes
posted at http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/47leg/1r/bills/sb1166.sfinal.1.asp
SB
1166 passed the House 33-19 with 8 not voting. Voting NO:
Representatives A. Aguirre, Alvarez, Burton Cahill, Cajero
Bedford, Downing, Gallardo, Garcia, Hershberger, Kirkpatrick,
Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, McCune Davis, Meza, Miranda, O'Halleran,
Prezelski, P. Rios, and Tom.
Votes
posted at http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/47leg/1r/bills/sb1166.hfinal.1.asp
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