Legislature(2023 - 2024)GRUENBERG 120
02/08/2024 03:00 PM House STATE AFFAIRS
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HB259 | |
SB46 | |
HB265 | |
HB286 | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
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+= | HB 259 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | HB 265 | TELECONFERENCED | |
*+ | HB 286 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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+= | SB 46 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HB 265-CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL 3:53:00 PM CHAIR SHAW announced that the next order of business would be HB 265 HOUSE BILL NO. 265, "An Act changing the term 'child pornography' to 'child sexual abuse material.'" 3:53:28 PM REPRESENTATIVE SARAH VANCE, Alaska State Legislature, as prime sponsor presented HB 265. She explained that HB 265 would change the term "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material". The bill changes the wording in law to reflect an illegal activity. She noted that the term "pornography" is a legal adult activity, but sexual abuse of children is not. CHAIR SHAW asked if a sectional analysis overview of the bill is necessary. 3:54:24 PM ROBERT BALLINGER, Staff, Representative Sarah Vance, Alaska State Legislature, on behalf of Representative Vance, prime sponsor offered to provide a sectional analysis and overview of SB 46. CHAIR SHAW asked if the committee had any questions or comments. 3:54:58 PM REPRESENTATIVE STORY noted many states are adopting the changes listed in SB 46. She thanked Representative Vance for sponsoring the bill. 3:55:20 PM CHAIR SHAW opened public testimony on HB 265. 3:55:40 PM BRENDA STANFILL, Executive Director, Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, testified in support of HB 265. 3:56:18 PM AMBER NICKERSON, Community United for Safety and Protection, stated that she didn't receive a notification to offer her testimony on HB 259, which was earlier on the agenda. She said that she opposed HB 259. She testified in support of HB 265 and proposed the creation of an amendment to provide immunity to empower those to report sex trafficking without facing charges for prostitution. 3:57:36 PM REPRESENTATIVE CARPENTER suggested Ms. Nickerson e-mail the committee with her testimony from HB 259. 3:58:40 PM MATTHEW DUBOIS, representing self, informed the committee of his 16 years of law enforcement experience and mentioned that he has investigated Internet crimes against children. He stated that child sexual abuse material is the result of children being groomed, coerced, and exploited by their abusers. Using the term "child pornography" as it applies to the subcategory of legally acceptable pornography is unacceptable. Continuing to use the term "child pornography" minimizes the harm experienced by children, which is long lasting and devastating. Through his experiences in law enforcement, he said that victims experience feelings of shame, guilt, fear of abuse material resurfacing in the future, and a lack of closure. Using the term "child pornography" hides the impact of perpetrators' behavior and diminishes the seriousness of the crime and can make it difficult for children to get support. 4:00:40 PM DELAYNA WEST, representing self, testified in support of HB 265. She encouraged the support of the bill and others like it for the safety of children in Alaska. 4:01:50 PM The committee took an at-ease from 4:01 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. 4:04:58 PM REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT moved to report HB 265 out of committee with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal notes. There being no objection, HB 265 was reported from the House State Affairs Standing Committee.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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HB 286 Sectional Analysis version A.pdf |
HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/20/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/27/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 286 |
HB 286 Sponsor Statement version A.pdf |
HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/20/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/27/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 286 |
HB 259 - Alaska Governor's Council on Human and Sex Trafficking Data Summary Document January 2024.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 259 |
HB 259 - Sectional Analysis2.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 259 |
HB 259 - GCHST-Final-Report-Sept2022.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 259 |
HB 259 Sponsor Statement - Alaska Council on Human and Sex Traffickings.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 259 |
HB 259 Support Document - CHST Information 01.31.2024.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 259 |
HB 259 Bill Presentation.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 259 |
HB 265 - Sectional Analysis.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 265 |
HB 265 Sponsor Statement - Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 265 |
HB 265 Supporting Documents - Alaska bill looks to legally retire misleading term, ‘child pornography’ - Alaska Watchman.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 265 |
HB 265 Supporting Documents - CALL IT WHAT IT IS - Child Rescue Coalition.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 265 |
HB 286 Support Document Yani Morley.pdf |
HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/20/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/27/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 286 |
HB 286 Presentation.pdf |
HSTA 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/20/2024 3:00:00 PM HSTA 2/27/2024 3:00:00 PM |
HB 286 |