SB54

__//**Bill Number:**//__ SB54 Alex Tutkovics- Vermont-Senate-Moderate Cory Klinger- Illinois-Senate-Moderate Brian Kingure-Nebraska-Senate-Moderate //**Category:**// Social Programs Our bill's purpose is to stop hate crimes from happening in the United States by increasing the penalty for committing a hate crime. Hate Crimes are criminal actions intended to harm or intimidate people because of their race, sexuality or religion. This is why citizens are afraid to express themselves. If we eliminate Hate Crimes, by putting the people who commit them in jail, United States citizens will feel more secure, like they should. If we increase the penalty for committing a Hate Crime, less people are likely to commit them because they are afraid of the consequences. __//**Eligibility:**//__ This bill is going to apply to every person caught committing a hate crime, or to people who are known to commit Hate Crimes, such as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), Skinheads, Christian Identity, and the Black Separatists. We plan to pay for our bill by taxing the people nad through social groups. For advertisment, we plan to broadcast the AHCP (Anti-Hate Crimes Program) and the new law. Then find a spot for the headquarters. Also special surveillance vehicles, and a training facility for people who want to join the AHCP will be a necessity. Weapons, handcuffs and protective gear for the members inspecting the Hate Crimes will help capture the harasser easier. The AHCP would investigate and watch people who have told the authorities they are being harassed by being called names or injured. If the AHCP finds any evidence they can go in and arrest the harasser. The crime will then go to court. If innocent the offender will still be on watch under request. If guilty the harasser will go to Prison. If the crime was a mild offence, the person will go to prison for 2 years and have to pay a fine of $7,000. If the crime was a major offence, the person will go to Prison for 25 years to life and have to pay a fine of $7,000. Headquarters: $2,000,000 Broadcasting:$814,000 Surveillance Vehicles: $50,000 each Members Salary: $70,000 per year/ each Weapons/ Ammunition: $120,000 equipment: $10,000,000 Total: $13,054,000 http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/ATutkovics http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/CKlinger http://mockcongress2011.wikispaces.com/bkingure
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 * //Bill Title://** Increase the penalty for committing Hate Crimes (Bias Crimes)
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