R.I. Considers Repeal of Mandatory Drug Sentences
November 8th, 2007 Posted by: Dr. Dobson
A bill to repeal Rhode Island’s mandatory drug sentences, passed by the legislature but vetoed by Gov. Don Carcieri, could come up for debate during a special legislative session, the Providence Journal reported Oct. 26.
The agenda for this week’s special session of the General Assembly has not been finalized, but advocates are hoping the mandatory-minimums issue is included. Rep. Joseph Almeida, who sponsored the legislation, slammed Carcieri’s veto. “Why doesn’t he listen to the people,” Almeida said. “Isn’t this the house of the people?”
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