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2005-01-21 Senate Journal
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Full Journal pdf2005-01-21 Senate Journal Page 0103 statutory aggravating or mitigating factors that are determined in a manner that is constitutional under the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Blakely v. Washington. The single, definite presumptive terms set out in current law can unduly constrain the sentencing process, particularly under the mandates of Blakely v. Washington. Although the presumptive terms are being replaced by presumptive ranges, it is not the intent of this bill in doing so to bring about an overall increase in the amount of active imprisonment for felony sentences. Rather, the bill is intended to give judges the authority to impose an appropriate sentence, with an appropriate amount of probation supervision, by taking into account the considerations set out in AS 12.55.005 and 12.55.015. Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Huggins, Therriault. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Senate Judiciary Committee President Stevens removed the Finance Committee referral. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The bill is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 67 SENATE BILL NO. 67 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled: "An Act relating to claims for personal injury or wrongful death against health care providers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees.