Legislature(2005 - 2006)HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/04/2006 09:00 AM House FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| SB218 | |
| HB384 | |
| HB419 | |
| HB403 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | HB 384 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 403 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 419 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | SB 218 | TELECONFERENCED | |
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 218(FIN)
"An Act relating to sex offenders and child kidnappers;
relating to reporting of sex offenders and child
kidnappers; relating to periodic polygraph examinations
for sex offenders released on probation or parole;
relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to the
definitions of 'aggravated sex offense' and 'child
kidnapping'; relating to penalties for failure to
report child abuse or neglect; relating to sentencing
for sex offenders and habitual criminals; and providing
for an effective date."
SENATOR CON BUNDE, related that the only change since the
last hearing of the bill is that two more offenders have
moved to Alaska, one from Canada, and another came to join
the state troopers. He stressed that it is time to stop
Alaska from being the sexual predator magnet of America.
REPRESENTATIVE MARK NEUMAN, pointed out the costs to society
by these offenders, and the costs to the state for
rehabilitation programs for the victims equaling about $45
million. He spoke about the idea that these offenders often
commit other crimes. Putting sex offenders away for a
longer period of time, means taking criminals off the
streets.
Representative Hawker MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 11, which
reads as follows:
Page 1, lines 1 - 2:
Delete "relating to reporting of sex offenders and
child kidnappers;"
Page 3, lines 10 -23
Delete all material.
Renumber the following bill sections accordingly.
Page 10, line 28:
Delete "Sections 1 - 3, 5 - 8, and 12"
Insert "Sections 1 - 2, 4 - 7, and 11"
Page 10, line 30
Delete "secs. 5 and 7"
Insert "secs. 4 and 6"
Page 10, line 31:
Delete "Sections 4 and 11"
Insert "Sections 3 and 10"
Page 11, line 2:
Delete "Sections 4 and 11"
Insert "Sections 3 and 10"
Page 11, line 3:
Delete "sec. 15"
Insert "sec. 14"
Co-Chair Meyer OBJECTED for discussion purposes.
9:15:24 AM
Representative Hawker explained that the amendment would
allow for prosecution for those who would shelter a sex
offender. It is an important issue and is not a part of the
original bill. It would delete Section 3 of the bill, which
is not clearly written. That section could be addressed
later as separate legislation.
Representative Kerttula agreed with Representative Hawker.
She noted that the intent of the bill is for people to
report where sex offenders are, but the bill is not clear on
this area, nor is it integral to the bill.
SENATOR GRETCHEN GUESS stated no objection to withdrawing
Section 3 from the bill.
Co-Chair Meyer WITHDREW his objection. There being NO
further OBJECTION, Amendment 11 was adopted.
Representative Hawker WITHDREW Amendments 12 and 13.
9:19:34 AM
Co-Chair Meyer listed the fiscal notes accompanying the
bill: new fiscal note by the Department of Corrections, a
new zero note by the Department of Public Safety, zero note
#1 by the Department of Public Safety, indeterminate note #4
by the Department of Law, indeterminate note #5 by the Court
System, indeterminate note #6 by the Department of
Administration, indeterminate note #7 by the Department of
Corrections, and fiscal note #8 by the Department of
Corrections.
Co-Chair Chenault commented that even though the program
would cost money, it would be wrong not to approve this
bill. He emphasized that these offenders need to be put
away. He stated that he was going to offer an amendment
adding the death penalty to the bill. He shared a personal
experience involving a child who was kidnapped. He stated
strong support for the bill.
9:23:37 AM
Representative Kelly related that the bill attempts to place
Alaska on a "do not go there" list and will result in a
reduction of costs in the end. It raises the bar and says
Alaska means business. He stated strong support for the
bill.
9:25:16 AM
Representative Hawker noted a concern when operation costs
for the state are increased. He spoke in support of the
intent of the bill and of the investment in the court system
to support it. He agreed with Representative Kelly that the
bill would create a deterrent. He stated that it is an
investment he is willing to make.
Representative Holm voiced concern about fiscal note #8. He
opined that rehabilitation is rare and incarceration is a
better solution. He suggested that less money be spent on
counseling programs.
9:29:10 AM
Senator Guess shared that this is a "best practices"
situation. Polygraphs are used to try to stop offenders
before they offend. The probation section of the bill
allows for the correction system to rein in those who break
conditions of probation. Second and third degree assaults
have stronger sentences. She agreed that it is not a cure-
all, but right now it is best practices.
Senator Bunde described a typical offender and stated that
the polygraph is a good tool to have. He gave an example of
an offender who was exposed by a polygraph.
Representative Hawker asked if it was an Alaskan. Senator
Bunde replied that it was.
9:32:43 AM
Representative Foster MOVED to REPORT SB 218 out of
Committee with an accompanying title change resolution and
with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
HCS CSSB 218 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a new fiscal note by the
Department of Corrections, a new zero note by the Department
of Public Safety, zero note #1 by the Department of Public
Safety, indeterminate note #4 by the Department of Law,
indeterminate note #5 by the Court System, indeterminate
note #6 by the Department of Administration, indeterminate
note #7 by the Department of Corrections, and fiscal note #8
by the Department of Corrections.
9:35:10 AM
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