Scott Sifton on Crime | |
[The bill's sponsor noted]: "Much of our crime is caused by a small group of repeat offenders who are on the streets because liberal prosecutors release them on probation--65% of dangerous felons put on probation have re-offended. SB 600 ends this catch-and-release practice."
The bill has seen opposition from a number of organizations, including the ACLU and AFP-MO, which urged the governor to veto the bill. The organizations cited that the "bill doesn't make Missourians safer and forces taxpayers to pay half a billion dollars for two new prisons.
Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 27-2-2 on Feb/20/20; State Sen. Scott Sifton voted YES; Passed House 97-51-14 on May/15/20; Signed by Governor Mike Parson on Jul/6/20