TheBlackPeterSchiff
04-07-2010, 09:44 AM
Panel endorses ‘drug offender’ notice
LIZ CONDO/The Advocate
Motorists convicted of two or more felony drug offenses would be required to carry a driver’s license with the words “drug offender” in orange letters under a bill endorsed Tuesday by a House committee.
“This bill will let everybody know who they are,” said Rep. Rickey Hardy, D-Lafayette and sponsor of the measure. “Let’s give the drug offender another obstacle.”
The proposal is House Bill 139. It cleared the House Transportation Committee without objection and faces action in the full House.
The bill would apply to those convicted two or more times of felony possession of a controlled substance. The added wording on a driver’s license or identification card would be in effect for eight years.
Hardy said his plan is aimed at a growing drug culture.
“Mr. Chairman, I grew up in the ’hood, I live in the ’hood,” Hardy said. “I see it everyday. This bill will make it uncomfortable for drug dealers to be on the streets.”
Hardy compared his proposal to the state requiring convicted sex offenders to register with authorities.
He said his bill would also aid law enforcement.
“It would give the officers who would stop that person a heads up on who he is dealing with,” Hardy said. “It would put him on high alert.”
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LIZ CONDO/The Advocate
Motorists convicted of two or more felony drug offenses would be required to carry a driver’s license with the words “drug offender” in orange letters under a bill endorsed Tuesday by a House committee.
“This bill will let everybody know who they are,” said Rep. Rickey Hardy, D-Lafayette and sponsor of the measure. “Let’s give the drug offender another obstacle.”
The proposal is House Bill 139. It cleared the House Transportation Committee without objection and faces action in the full House.
The bill would apply to those convicted two or more times of felony possession of a controlled substance. The added wording on a driver’s license or identification card would be in effect for eight years.
Hardy said his plan is aimed at a growing drug culture.
“Mr. Chairman, I grew up in the ’hood, I live in the ’hood,” Hardy said. “I see it everyday. This bill will make it uncomfortable for drug dealers to be on the streets.”
Hardy compared his proposal to the state requiring convicted sex offenders to register with authorities.
He said his bill would also aid law enforcement.
“It would give the officers who would stop that person a heads up on who he is dealing with,” Hardy said. “It would put him on high alert.”
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/90064102.html?showAll=y&c=y