Legislature(2025 - 2026)BUTROVICH 205
05/12/2025 01:30 PM Senate JUDICIARY
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| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| SB167 | |
| HB35 | |
| SB9 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | SB 167 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 35 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 9 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SB 9-SURRENDER OF INFANTS; INF. SAFETY DEVICE
2:02:22 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN announced the consideration of SENATE BILL NO. 9
"An Act relating to the surrender of infants; and providing for
an effective date."
CHAIR CLAMAN said this is the third hearing of SB 9 in the
Senate Judiciary Committee. [The committee adopted Amendment 3
to CSSB 9(HSS), version G, in the previous hearing.] The
intention is to consider the adoption of committee substitute
version T.
2:02:37 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN solicited a motion.
2:02:40 PM
SENATOR KIEHL moved to adopt the committee substitute (CS) for
SB 9, work order 34-LS0085\T, as the working document.
2:02:55 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN objected for purposes of discussion.
2:03:06 PM
BREANNA KAKARUK, Staff, Senator Matt Claman, Alaska State
Legislature, Juneau, Alaska, Presented the Explanation of
Changes for SB 9 from version G to version T.
[Original punctuation provided.]
Explanation of Changes
Senate Bill 9: Version G to Version T
Page 2, line 15-17:
Removes the authority of the Commissioner of the
Department of Family to designate additional
appropriate locations for an infant safety device
beyond the approved listed designated facilities as
requested by the department.
Page 4, lines 4-8:
Deletes assessment considerations for determining
whether to approve a proposed infant safety device and
adds the requirement that the infant safety device
must be installed, operated, and maintained according
to the manufacturer's guidelines and regulations that
are adopted by the Department.
Adds that the infant safety devices must be
inspected upon installation and annually by the
manufacturer or the manufacture's designee, and
inspected monthly by the designated facility that
installed the device. These inspections are required
to be logged by the designated facility and must
include the testing of the device's alarms, cameras,
climate control systems, and locks.
2:04:31 PM
SENATOR TOBIN asked about page 4, lines 4 5 6 7 who covers the
cost
2:05:00 PM
SENATOR MYERS, speaking as sponsor, replied
2:06:20 PM
SENATOR TOBIN who is going to pay for the cost of the
inspection.
2:07:07 PM
SENATOR MYERS said an individual from Safe Haven Baby Boxes is
available to answer questions, the manufacturer could
potentially be a small cost to the fire department, but they do
not have to install one,
2:08:06 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN perspective on the language in subparagraph 6 on
page 4, the language that reads upon installation , tend to
implies that it is on them to pay for the inspection there is
noting to suggest Baby Boxes is online
2:08:54 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN invited Mr. Kelsey to introduce himself, describe
his position with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, and make a brief
statement about his perspective on SB 9, then remain online to
take questions.
2:09:11 PM
JOE KELSEY, Co-Founder and Senior Project Coordinator, Safe
Haven Baby Boxes, Woodburn, Indiana, Testified by invitation and
answered questions during the discussion of SB9. Safe Haven Baby
Boxes (SHBB) has an initial program fee, which covers the
manufacture of the baby box plus the initial training and
testing for the baby box to go to the location. The location
typically pays for a contractor to install the baby box, and/or
hooking an alarm system up it. Speaking about a fire station,
the alarm communicates with the dispatch center locally to that
station. Annual fee.
2:10:47 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN asked $500 fee of getting someone there, so one of
the queries I have
2:11:30 PM
MR. KELSEY replied, it is $500, but does anticipate the cost
will be higher to get there, airfare, hotel, car, no profit, we
check the mechanics of the box, answer questions, bring more
supplies, we want to make sure the locat
2:12:42 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN in the other states where you have boxes setup
today, do you have someone in Los A
2:13:03 PM
MR. KELSEY
2:13:06 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN and is there
2:13:15 PM
MR. KELSEY replied that we do not use a contractor, 72 hour turn
around,
2:13:56 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN do you have boxes in Hawaii
MR. KELSEY replied no, AZ and ID two farthest places
2:14:16 PM
SENATOR TOBIN asked the inspection process, like looking at a
fire extinguisher, or bed,who regulates you
MR. KELSEY replied that he has a letter from the FDA that they
are not
2:15:38 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN invited the bill sponsor to make closing comments.
SENATOR MYERS expressed appreciation to the committee and the
DOF?for helping put the bill together.
2:16:11 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN based on Mr. Kelsey's testimony it is not a $500
cost to do the inspection
2:16:30 PM
SENATOR MYERS I understand your concern, but at the outset the
cost will be discussed and ti will be something to plan cost
for, but it is important
[CHAIR CLAMAN removed his objection to the adoption of CSSB 9,
version T, as the working document.]
2:17:05 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN solicited the will of the committee.
2:17:07 PM
SENATOR KIEHL moved to report CSSB 9, work order 34-LS0085\T,
from committee with individual recommendations and any
accompanying fiscal note(s).
2:17:26 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN found no objection and CSSB 9(JUD) was reported
from the Senate Judiciary Standing Committee.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| CSHB 35 version O 5.12.25.pdf |
SJUD 5/12/2025 1:30:00 PM |
HB 35 |
| CSSB 9 version T.pdf |
SJUD 5/12/2025 1:30:00 PM |
SB 9 |
| HB 35 Explanation of Changes version T to version O 5.12.25.pdf |
SJUD 5/12/2025 1:30:00 PM |
HB 35 |
| SB 9 Explanation of Changes version G to version T 5.12.25.pdf |
SJUD 5/12/2025 1:30:00 PM |
SB 9 |
| SB 9 Letter of Support- City of Fairbanks 4.23.2025.pdf |
SJUD 5/12/2025 1:30:00 PM |
SB 9 |
| Corrected HB 35 Explanation of Changes version T to version O 5.12.25.pdf |
SJUD 5/12/2025 1:30:00 PM |
HB 35 |