The legislature is considering a bill targeting "criminal gangs." One focus is on "tagging" or gang-related graffiti, which is considered a "gateway crime." Another aspect of the bill increases penalties for crimes committed as part of a gang or in order to gain admission to a gang. And a work group would be set up to study gangs.
- Information on SB 5987 from the legislature. The Senate bill report -- dated yesterday -- summarizes the bill and the testimony from the hearing. No one is listed as testifying against it. Much of the attention is on Eastern Washington, especially Yakima County.
- McKenna to testify on Anti-Gang bill in Senate Tomorrow, press release, Feb. 27, 2007.
- McKenna Announces New Legislation to Combat Criminal Gangs, press release, Feb. 14, 2007.
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