Kim Reynolds on Crime

	Kim Reynolds on Crime

Treat fentanyl crimes as atrocities, increase penalties

We can take a stand by treating fentanyl crimes as the atrocities they are. I'm calling on the legislature to increase penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl in any amount. That means longer sentences and higher fines, even where the quantity is small. And when an overdose leads to death or serious injury, the sentences will be even steeper. Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature , Jan 10, 2023

In Iowa police receive the respect and support they deserve

When officers are treated like villains and other jobs are plentiful, it's no wonder that applications nationally are down and resignations are up. It's no wonder that our young people are saying "no thanks" to a career in public safety. While we can't fix attitudes in other states, we can certainly let our officers--and officers across the country--know that in Iowa, they're welcome and will receive the respect and support they deserve. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature , Jan 11, 2022

There will be no talk of defunding the police here

We should never be afraid to talk about ways to improve policing, but there will be no talk of defunding the police here. Our men and women in blue will always have my respect, and I will always have their back. The bill will make clear that if you riot or attack our men and women in uniform, you will be punished. We won't stand for it. Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature , Jan 12, 2021

Ban racial profiling and other forms of disparate treatment

The bill will also ban racial profiling and other forms of disparate treatment. Because no actions should ever be taken based upon the color of someone's skin. As Martin Luther King Jr. recognized, "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Let's come together again, like we did last year, to support our law enforcement and racial justice. Let's make Iowa a safer place for everyone. Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature , Jan 12, 2021

Priority to focus on prisoner re-entry, rehabilitation

I've made it a priority of this administration to focus on prisoner re-entry and rehabilitation, because our prisons shouldn't be one stop in a circle that leads back to prison. Last year, I signed legislation that protects employers who are willing to give returning citizens a second chance. I am renewing my support to amend our Constitution so that it no longer bars felons from voting after they've served their sentence. Source: 2020 Iowa State of the State address , Jan 14, 2020

Restore ex-felon voting rights

Our constitution takes away the voting rights of anyone convicted of a felony. Forever. The governor can restore those rights, and I have done that 88 times since taking office. But I don't believe that voting rights should be forever stripped, and I don't believe restoration should be in the hands of a single person. Our founders gave us a process to amend the constitution. Let's begin that process now. I believe Iowans recognize the power of redemption; let's put this issue in their hands. Source: 2019 State of the State address to Iowa legislature , Jan 15, 2019

Opposes reinstating the death penalty

Q. Do you support reinstating the death penalty?

Hubbell: We already have the death sentence, it's called life without parole. The only way you get out is in a box.

Reynolds: No.

Q. Do you favor legalizing marijuana for recreational use?

Reynolds: No

Hubbell: No

Q. Do you favor restricting fireworks again?

Reynolds: That's a local decision, no.

Hubbell: I think it's a local issue.

Source: Des Moines Register on 2018 Iowa gubernatorial debate , Oct 10, 2018

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