Separate but similar initiative receives abbreviated review; proponents confirm single-subject focus on child-assault sentencing

Summary

Proposed Initiative 60, substantially similar to measure 59, would require indeterminate incarceration and prohibit probation for certain child sexual assault offenses; reviewers asked single-subject and definitional questions and proponents indicated no further technical concerns in the abbreviated session.

Reviewers conducted an abbreviated review of Proposed Initiative 60 on April 4, describing purposes that largely mirror those of Proposed Initiative 59: requiring indeterminate incarceration for certain child sexual assault convictions, prohibiting probation, and raising the minimum sentence for Internet luring intended to facilitate commercial sexual activity with a child.

Julianne Jensen and legal staff summarized the measure. Proponents again said the single subject is minimum sentencing guidelines for certain child sexual-assault allegations and convictions. The hearing was brief and reviewers had no additional technical comments beyond those raised in the earlier session for a similar initiative; the proponents confirmed they had no further questions.

The session closed after staff reiterated that technical comments in the memorandum should be considered; this hearing is advisory and does not enact the proposal.