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Issaquah’s sex offender
ordinance not impacted by
new protection zones bill
Rodne helps grandfather in City of Issaquah’s
local sex offender ordinance
March 3, 2006 -
(Olympia) - A measure that would establish residence restrictions for
sex offenders and take away the ability of local governments to enact
their own related ordinances passed the House today.
Senate Bill 6325 contained a successful amendment important to the City
of Issaquah. Under an amendment led by Rep. Jay Rodne, R-Snoqualmie, and
Rep. Kirk Pearson, R-Monroe, Issaquah’s local sex offender ordinance was
grandfathered in and therefore will not be preempted by state law.
“This is a victory for the forward-thinking local officials and
residents of Issaquah who held town hall forums and worked hard to pass
a sex offender ordinance last summer,” said Rodne. “We are glad we could
play our role at the state level to preserve these fine efforts.”
“This gives Issaquah the recognition it deserves as a real statewide
leader on this issue,” said
Rep. Glenn Anderson, R-Fall City.
“The real congratulations
go to the people of Issaquah who organized to protect their community.”
The legislative session is scheduled to end March 9.
For more information on Rodne, visit:
www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/rodne or call (360) 786-7852.
For more information on Anderson, visit:
www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/anderson or call (360) 786-7876.
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For more information, contact:
Bobbi Cussins, Public
Information Officer - (360) 786-7252
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