Issue Position: Public Safety

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2012

Co-sponsored and passed legislation to protect the privacy of victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Co-sponsored and passed legislation to require all Oregon counties to organize sexual assault response teams.

Sponsored and passed a bill that could extend protections for children who've reached 18 years and fear further abuse by family members.

Sponsored and passed a bill to strengthen penalties against strangulation.

Supported implementation of voter-approved sentencing measures that keep career criminals and chronic drunk drivers behind bars.

Supported closing a loophole that allowed sex offenders to escape tougher sentences, and voted to crack down on sex trafficking of minors.

Voted to expand protections for crime victims and approved additional policies to support victims of domestic violence.


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