Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-04-19 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-04-19 House Journal Page 3200 SB 250 The State Affairs Committee submitted the following report to correct the report submitted on April 12, 2006 (page 3111) for: SENATE BILL NO. 250 "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and eliminating statutory references to the network on domestic violence and sexual assault." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(STA) "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." (HCR 42 - title change resolution) The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Gruenberg, Seaton No recommendation (5): Lynn, Gardner, Gatto, Elkins, Ramras A House State Affairs Committee letter of intent for HCS SB 250(STA), signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, follows: "It is the intent of the Legislature to request the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to draft a strategic plan. This plan will assist the Council in fulfilling its statutory mandates at AS 18.66.010 2006-04-19 House Journal Page 3201 through AS 18.66.990. It will assist the legislature in determining the effectiveness of the Council in addressing this vital concern of Alaskans. This report is to be submitted to the legislature on the first day of the 2007 legislative session. The report should detail the efforts of the Council on following issues: 1. Consistent with the recommendations of the 2005 LB&A audit, the Council needs to consult to a greater degree with the Department of Education and Early Development and develop curriculum on the cause, prevention, and treatment of domestic violence and sexual assault. 2. Also consistent with the recommendations of the 2005 audit, the Council needs to work with the Department of Health and Social Services to develop standards and procedures as required in AS 18.66.300 for the delivery of services to victims of domestic violence by health care facilities. 3. In its Missions and Measures the Council needs to provide updated results and strategies with measurable objectives that will indicate whether the Council is progressing on its objectives. 4. The Council needs to establish a written plan for coordination of departmental responses to domestic violence and sexual assault. 5. The Council is responsible for holding public hearings on domestic violence and sexual assault. The Council needs to establish a plan to ensure continued public input on the state's response to these crimes." The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 250(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety SB 250 is in the Finance Committee.