5038-S.E AMH GILY ADAM 518

ESSB 5038 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-1306.2/21) 472

By Representative Gilday

NOT ADOPTED 03/28/2021

On page 1, after line 2 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that protection of an individual’s right to life, liberty, and property is of the utmost importance of government. No one should feel unsafe or be threatened by others while exercising their rights. People of all backgrounds should be welcome to exist in all public places without fear of harm to themselves or their property. True equity cannot be achieved until there is equitable application of law for all.

Therefore, the legislature intends to make every effort to prohibit the actions of those who use violence or the threat of violence to achieve their goals in order to create a more equal and just society."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Provides legislative findings that: an individual's right to life, liberty, and property is of the utmost importance of government; no one should feel unsafe or threatened while exercising their rights; people of all backgrounds should be welcome to be in all public places without fear of harm; and true equity cannot be achieved until the law is applied equitably for all. Expresses legislative intent to make every effort to prohibit the actions of those who use violence or threat of violence to achieve their goals in order to achieve a more equal and just society.

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