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.