Legislature(2005 - 2006)BUTROVICH 205
03/22/2005 08:30 AM Senate JUDICIARY
| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| SJR10 | |
| SB67 | |
| SB70 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | SB 70 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| = | SJR 10 | ||
| = | SB 67 | ||
SB 70-CRIMES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
10:15:52 AM
CHAIR SEEKINS announced SB 70 to be up for consideration.
MR. DEAN GUANELI, chief assistant attorney general, Department
of Law (DOL) explained SB 70 is commonly referred to as the
governor's methamphetamine bill.
10:16:50 AM
CHAIR SEEKINS clarified the committee was considering Version
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MR. GUANELI detailed Section 1 addresses all forms of drugs
manufactured or sold in Alaska. If a person were to make or sell
these drugs and someone dies as a result of direct ingestion it
would be a manslaughter charge. Section 2 creates a defense in
the case of drugs stolen out of a secure area.
10:19:51 AM
Sections 3, 4, and 5 are provisions that directly relate to
methamphetamine (meth) manufacturing. The manufacturing of meth
is a dangerous activity using flammable, explosive, and toxic
materials.
10:22:03 AM
Section 6 addresses a specific type of meth commonly called meth
oil. Section 7 makes anabolic steroids a controlled substance
under the Alaska criminal code.
10:27:53 AM
SENATOR THERRIAULT noted there was no definition of ingestion in
Alaska statutes.
MR. GUANELI said it was the intent that ingestion would be a
broader term than in the mouth. The intent is to cover all forms
of use. SB70 is intended to get to the manufacturers of the
drugs.
10:30:43 AM
SENATOR THERRIAULT speculated there was a possible problem with
using the words "result of use."
MR. GUANELI explained in the situation where someone unknowingly
takes a controlled substance they wouldn't be charged with
using. Deliberate or accidental use would be an appropriate
amendment.
10:31:44 AM
SENATOR FRENCH noted sometimes addicts inject each other. That
denotes voluntary action. He asked whether that situation was
addressed in the bill.
MR. GUANELI said it was intended since the person injecting
controls the dosage.
10:34:17 AM
SENATOR HUGGINS read the manufacturing of meth has a poisonous
effect on the building. He asked about the net effect of that.
MR. GUANELI answered potentially there is an effect on future
residents but it depends on how contaminated the site is. He
indicated the Alaska State Troopers would have expansive
testimony regarding that topic.
10:36:24 AM
SENATOR GUESS referred Senator Huggins to another bill, which
addresses meth lab clean up.
10:38:04 AM
CHAIR SEEKINS held SB 70 in committee. There being no further
business to come before the committee, he adjourned the meeting
at 10:38:44 AM.
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