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Posted: 9:44 PM Jan 11, 2008
Eastern Kentucky Woman Pushing For Passage Of Romeo's Law
An Eastern Kentucky woman say she'll do all she can to help pass a state law that could increase penalties for those who abuse dogs and cats.
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An Eastern Kentucky woman say she'll do all she can to help pass a state law that could increase penalties for those who abuse dogs and cats.
Jena Sizemore is pushing for passage of Romeo's Law. Romeo was beaten in Pulaski County and neighbors caught the abuse on tape. Police arrested Ronald Shawn Turner and he was convicted of a misdemeanor and sentenced to four months in jail.
Romeo's Law would change the offense of torturing dogs and cats to a Class D felony, which would mean up to 5 years in prison for offenders.
"I just said I've got to do something. Ending up being an enormous passion. Got to take a stand," said Jena Sizemore of Leslie County.
Sizemore is asking people to call Frankfort at 1-800-372-7181 and tell Representative Kathy Stein they support House Bill 145, Romeo's Law.
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To Vickie in Harlan County you're probably just like the person that beat this dog. I can't believe you'd say something so rude to someone doing something so good. Get a life!
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Please, please, let everybody out there know that time is running out for Romeo's Law. It has gone through everything it needs to and now has one hurdle left, the House of Representatives. The speaker of the House, Jody Richards, has said he will not allow this to be voted on. This will kill our bill and Romeo's Law will not happen. There are only three days left for the House to vote and we have GOT to get Richards to change his mind. PLEASE email him as many times as you can. The number you can call to let him know you support this bill and want him to bring it up for a vote is 1-800-372-7181. Please listen to your heart and help us try to get Mr. Richards to listen to his, AND to the wishes of the people that voted him in--who can ALSO vote him out!!!
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we think this law should have been past years ago.
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