03/20/1998 01:55 PM Senate JUD

                  SB 284 - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS                                  
                                                                               
SENATOR DAVE DONLEY came forward and presented SB 284, which amends            
the current animal cruelty statutes in an attempt to facilitate                
prosecution of the crime of cruelty to animals. SENATOR DONLEY said            
the bill enjoys a wide range of support from mushing associations              
and is also supported by the Department of Law and the State                   
Troopers.                                                                      
                                                                               
MR. HERB SIMON testified via teleconference from Nalchina, saying              
he represents the Alaska Livestock Association supports the bill in            
its present form.                                                              
                                                                               
SENATOR PARNELL moved SB 284 out of committee with individual                  
recommendations. Without objection, it was so ordered.