Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-01-22 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-01-22 House Journal Page 0063 HB 56 HOUSE BILL NO. 56 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the crimes of murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide of children and other victims." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 1/22/99 Fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 1/22/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 1/22/99 The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 20, 1999, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: Last year we made great progress in protecting Alaska's children from adults who abuse and neglect them, in part by enacting better laws and financing more positions for the state workers and agencies that protect our children. I am transmitting today a bill to complete the legislative work undertaken last year by clarifying the law and increasing the punishment for those convicted of causing the death of children. The intent of this bill is to make clear through our laws that we will not tolerate heinous actions against children. Under this bill, crimes against 1999-01-22 House Journal Page 0064 HB 56 children will be treated with severity and with the recognition that many of the victims are being abused and losing their lives by those who should be supporting and nurturing them. The safety of Alaska's children is critical to all of us. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor"