Legislature(2015 - 2016)BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
03/07/2016 01:30 PM Senate JUDICIARY
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| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| SB180 | |
| SB141 | |
| SB174 | |
| SB103 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | SB 141 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 103 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | SB 174 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 180 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SB 174-REG. OF FIREARMS/KNIVES BY UNIV. OF AK
2:33:17 PM
CHAIR MCGUIRE announced the consideration of SB 174. She listed
the individuals who were available for questions and opened
public testimony.
2:34:14 PM
JOANNA YOUNG, representing herself, testified in opposition to
SB 174. She spoke as a student who was opposed to concealed
carry on campus because of the dangers to students and others.
She maintained that gun training will not ensure safety on
campus. She said she would have not considered going to UA if
they had had the concealed carry policy in place.
2:36:13 PM
ASHLEY PELTIER, Adjunct Instructor, Mat-Su College, testified in
opposition to SB 174. She maintained that it is unsafe to have
weapons in classrooms, especially in the social sciences where
polarizing issues are sometimes discussed. She said she does not
want to fear for her personal safety due to concealed carry on
campus. She said it is irresponsible to allow guns on campus
where there are high rates of sexual assault and substance
abuse.
2:37:47 PM
SENATOR COGHILL moved to report the CS for SB 174, version N,
from committee with individual recommendations and attached
fiscal note(s).
CHAIR MCGUIRE announced that without objection, CSSB 174(EDC) is
reported from the Senate Judiciary Standing Committee.