Legislature(2015 - 2016)BUTROVICH 205
03/03/2015 09:00 AM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
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| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| SCR2 | |
| HB43 | |
| HB1 | |
| SJR12 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| *+ | SCR 2 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 43 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| HB 1 | |||
| *+ | SJR 12 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
HB 43-JAN 9: AK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DAY
9:15:13 AM
CHAIR STOLTZE announced the consideration of HB 43. [CSHB
43(STA) was before the committee.]
9:15:30 AM
REPRESENTATIVE BOB LYNN, Alaska State Legislature, sponsor of HB
43, explained his family background in law enforcement and his
job as a policeman years ago. He related that law enforcement
technology has changed over the years, but the job itself has
not changed. He spoke of the risks of being in law enforcement
and shared a personal story. He opined that law enforcement
deserve a special day.
CHAIR STOLTZE asked why January 9 was chosen.
REPRESENTATIVE LYNN replied that his staff would explain the
reason.
9:18:45 AM
JOANNA LEWIS, Staff, Representative Bob Lynn, Alaska State
Legislature, answered questions related to HB 43. She said
January 9 was chosen because that is also National Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day and it would show solidarity with
the national movement.
CHAIR STOLTZE opened public testimony.
9:19:47 AM
SARAH HIEB, President, Alaska Peace Officers Association-Juneau,
testified in support of HB 43. She said she was a police officer
for eight-and-a-half years and understands the challenges and
dangers that peace officers deal with each day. She spoke of her
presence as an officer in schools and how valuable appreciation
is. She noted there is a Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15,
but voiced appreciation for a day to honor those who are
currently serving.
9:22:14 AM
TERRY VRABEC, Deputy Director, Department of Public Safety,
testified in support of HB 43. He noted Commissioner Folger's
support for the bill and the support of law enforcement across
the state. He thanked the sponsor.
9:23:33 AM
AARON DANIELSON, President, Public Safety Employee Association,
testified in support of HB 43. He said he has been a cop for
eight years. There are over 1,300 officers that work in Alaska
enforcing laws, conducting search and rescues, and protecting
the public. He termed it a tough and difficult profession both
physically and mentally. He concluded that the bill is an
opportunity for Alaskans to say thank you to law enforcement
officers.
9:25:07 AM
RODNEY DIAL, Lieutenant, Alaska State Troopers, testified in
support of HB 43.
9:25:37 AM
BRANDY JOHNSON, representing herself, testified in support of HB
43. She said she is the recent widow of Scott Johnson, whose job
was that of a Sergeant with the Alaska State Troopers. She
stated that she represents all the men and women in law
enforcement in Alaska. She related that last year there were 121
line-of-duty deaths in the United States, two of which occurred
in Alaska, and one of which was her husband and the other was
Trooper Gabe Rich. She maintained that the law enforcement
community in Alaska should know they are appreciated. She said
they performs tasks most of us would never want to experience.
She provided examples of positive and negative tasks. She shared
how much appreciation means to the law enforcement community.
9:28:29 AM
CHAIR STOLTZE thanked Mrs. Johnson.
CHAIR STOLTZE closed public testimony.
9:28:56 AM
At ease
9:30:12 AM
SENATOR COGHILL moved to report CSHB 43(STA) from committee with
individual recommendations and attached new Department of
Administration zero fiscal note and a zero fiscal note from
Legislative Affairs. There being no objection, the motion
carried.