Rep. Elsenheimer, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I support the intent of this bill, but am opposed to the consecutive sentencing element, and also believe that the removal of the term 'willful' is not needed and actually weakens the bill. Sentencing needs to be proportional, and allowing consecutive sentencing in a situation like this may not be when related to human crimes."