1983-S AMH APPL KOST 031

SHB 1983 - H AMD 895

By Representative Appleton

ADOPTED 02/10/2012

    On page 1, after line 4, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that individuals convicted of promoting prostitution, as defined in RCW 9A.88.070 and 9A.88.080, colloquially identified as “pimps” and “madames,” are the individuals most responsible for the exploitation and victimization of vulnerable people in the commercial sex trade.  Accordingly, it is most appropriate that increased fines imposed on these offenders go to local jurisdictions to facilitate increased enforcement, promote understanding of the true costs of the sex trade, and support rehabilitative programs for victims."

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

EFFECT: Inserts an intent section. 

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