Legislature(1997 - 1998)
03/14/1997 01:52 PM Senate JUD
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SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE March 14, 1997 1:52 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Senator Robin Taylor, Chair Senator Sean Parnell Senator Johnny Ellis MEMBERS ABSENT Senator Drue Pearce, Vice-chair Senator Mike Miller COMMITTEE CALENDAR CONFIRMATION HEARINGS: Alaska Judicial Conduct Commission Diane I. Brown Violent Crimes Compensation Board Louisiana Cutler and Leslie D. Bogda Wheeler Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Debra L. Call Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Valerie Barrone, Stephen T. Hagedor, Harriet M. Lawlor, Shawn Pierre, and John Giuchici WITNESS REGISTER Shawn Pierre 22520 Whispering Birch Chugiak, AK 99567 Dianne I. Brown 11484 Discovery Heights Circle Anchorage, AK 99515 Leslie D. Bogda Wheeler P.O. Box 878885 Wasilla, AK 99687 Louisiana Cutler Preston Gates & Ellis 420 L St. Anchorage, AK Debra L. Call 12342 West Prince of Peace Eagle River, AK 99577-7539 Valerie Baffone 3550 Hooper Circle Anchorage, AK 99515 ACTION NARRATIVE TAPE 97-22, SIDE A CHAIRMAN TAYLOR called the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to order at 1:52 p.m. Senators Parnell, Ellis, and Taylor were present. The commtitee took teleconference testimony on the confirmations. SHAWN PIERRE testified from Anchorage and informed committee members he has been employed by the Anchorage School District since 1985. He is a member of the Teamsters Local 959, and is on the Teamsters Executive Board. He noted he received a letter of support from Representative Dyson. There being no questions from committee members, Chair Taylor thanked Mr. Pierre. Number 048 DIANE BROWN informed committee members she is a third-generation Alaskan from the Kenai Peninsula and a first sergeant with the Alaska State Troopers. She believes her background as a law enforcement officer will bring a different perspective to the Alaska Judicial Conduct Commission. There being no questions from committee members, Chair Taylor thanked Ms. Brown. Number 073 LESLIE WHEELER informed committee members she has been serving as an interim appointee to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board since early last year. She has spent 20 years working with domestic violence programs in Anchorage and the Mat-Su area. There being no questions from committee members, Chair Taylor thanked Ms. Brown. LOUISIANA CUTLER informed committee members she is also an interim appointee to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. She has been an Anchorage attorney for six years and has always had an interest in public service and victims' rights issues. She has been the Vice-President of the AWAKE Board in Anchorage for five years, and looks forward to serving on the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. There being no questions from committee members, Chair Taylor thanked Ms. Cutler. DEBRA CALL stated she is a lifelong Alaskan resident. She has an MBA from Washington State University, has worked on economic development issues in rural Alaska and is serving on the Alaska Native Justice Center Board. She is concerned about justice issues relating to Alaska Natives and other minorities, particularly in rural Alaska. She is currently employed as a project analyst in Corporate Development with the Cook Inlet Region. Chair Taylor thanked Ms. Call. VALERIE BAFFONE testified that she has been appointed as the labor representative for the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board. She is committed to the process and mission of the Board to ensure that workers' rights are protected in accordance with the Workers' Compensation law. She is currently employed as a representative with Local 71. CHAIRMAN TAYLOR asked if Mr. Pierre is also filling a labor seat on that board. MS. BAFFONE answered "yes." Chair Taylor thanked Ms. Baffone. CHAIRMAN TAYLOR noted Mr. Giuchici was unavailable to testify. There were no stated objections to any of the nominees. CHAIRMAN TAYLOR thanked all participants for their willingness to serve on each board. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m.
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