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Representative Grady requested a committee discussion to determine why some members approved or disapproved of Representative Glazier’s motion. Representative Kiser said he felt these charges as outlined in item ten were very serious crimes and sex offenders needed to receive a more suitable punishment. Representative Spear said he agreed with Representative Kiser. Because of the seriousness of the offense, Representative Kiser felt the committee should increase criminal penalties for possession and dissemination of child pornography and solicitation of child by computer to commit an unlawful sex act for first degree felony charge changed to a class “ C”, second degree charge changed to class “ D”, and third degree charge changed to class “ E.” Representative Grady said he voted no on the first motion. Representative Spear seconded the motion. Representative Ray said the first motion failed and asked if the committee had a second motion. Representative Kiser made a motion to increase criminal penalties for possession and dissemination of child pornography and solicitation of a child by computer to commit an unlawful sex act for first degree felony charge changed to a class “ C,” second degree felony charge changed to class “ D,” and third degree felony charge changed to class “ E.” The motion was seconded by Representative Spear and passed. Representative Ray stated this motion would have to include a report from the Sentencing Commission. Representative Goforth made a motion to adopt item 11 on page two of Exhibit III. The motion passed. Representative Glazier motioned to adopt item 13 on page two of Exhibit III, which was seconded and approved. Representative Glazier motioned to adopt item 14 on page two of Exhibit III, requesting after rewording to “ Confirm State law to the federal law, which provides that a person charged with a sex offense must be tested for certain sexually transmitted diseases within 48 hours after court order.” Motion was seconded and approved. Ms. Johnson introduced next speaker, Ms. Brenda Carter, also from committee staff. Ms. Carter’s handout entitled Bill Draft Short Title, “ School Internet Safety Act” hereto attached as Exhibit VI. Representative Glazier made a motion to adopt the Draft Bill Short Title “ School Internet Safety Act,” seconded by Representative Spear and approved. Representative Ray recognized Ms. Susan Sitze with committee staff. Ms. Sitze outlined the handout entitled Department of Corrections Recommendations, hereto attached as Exhibit VII. 29
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Full Text | Representative Grady requested a committee discussion to determine why some members approved or disapproved of Representative Glazier’s motion. Representative Kiser said he felt these charges as outlined in item ten were very serious crimes and sex offenders needed to receive a more suitable punishment. Representative Spear said he agreed with Representative Kiser. Because of the seriousness of the offense, Representative Kiser felt the committee should increase criminal penalties for possession and dissemination of child pornography and solicitation of child by computer to commit an unlawful sex act for first degree felony charge changed to a class “ C”, second degree charge changed to class “ D”, and third degree charge changed to class “ E.” Representative Grady said he voted no on the first motion. Representative Spear seconded the motion. Representative Ray said the first motion failed and asked if the committee had a second motion. Representative Kiser made a motion to increase criminal penalties for possession and dissemination of child pornography and solicitation of a child by computer to commit an unlawful sex act for first degree felony charge changed to a class “ C,” second degree felony charge changed to class “ D,” and third degree felony charge changed to class “ E.” The motion was seconded by Representative Spear and passed. Representative Ray stated this motion would have to include a report from the Sentencing Commission. Representative Goforth made a motion to adopt item 11 on page two of Exhibit III. The motion passed. Representative Glazier motioned to adopt item 13 on page two of Exhibit III, which was seconded and approved. Representative Glazier motioned to adopt item 14 on page two of Exhibit III, requesting after rewording to “ Confirm State law to the federal law, which provides that a person charged with a sex offense must be tested for certain sexually transmitted diseases within 48 hours after court order.” Motion was seconded and approved. Ms. Johnson introduced next speaker, Ms. Brenda Carter, also from committee staff. Ms. Carter’s handout entitled Bill Draft Short Title, “ School Internet Safety Act” hereto attached as Exhibit VI. Representative Glazier made a motion to adopt the Draft Bill Short Title “ School Internet Safety Act,” seconded by Representative Spear and approved. Representative Ray recognized Ms. Susan Sitze with committee staff. Ms. Sitze outlined the handout entitled Department of Corrections Recommendations, hereto attached as Exhibit VII. 29 |