Legislature(2011 - 2012)HOUSE FINANCE 519
02/03/2011 01:30 PM House FINANCE
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| Budget Overview: Alaska Court System | |
| Budget Overview: Department of Public Safety | |
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
February 3, 2011
1:34 p.m.
1:34:58 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Stoltze called the House Finance Committee meeting
to order at 1:34 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Bill Stoltze, Co-Chair
Representative Bill Thomas Jr., Co-Chair
Representative Anna Fairclough, Vice-Chair
Representative Mia Costello
Representative Mike Doogan
Representative Bryce Edgmon
Representative Les Gara
Representative David Guttenberg
Representative Reggie Joule
Representative Mark Neuman
Representative Tammie Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
ALSO PRESENT
Chris Christensen, Deputy Administrative Director, Alaska
Court System; Joseph A. Masters, Commissioner, Department
of Public Safety.
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
Rhonda McLeod, Fiscal Officer, Alaska Court System.
SUMMARY
Budget Overviews:
Alaska Court System
Department of Public Safety
^BUDGET OVERVIEW: ALASKA COURT SYSTEM
1:36:59 PM
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA
COURT SYSTEM, provided the budget overview for the Alaska
Court System. He shared that the judicial branch was unique
to other government departments and that despite its small
size the judicial branch directly served more residents
than any other governmental entity. He discussed two
judicial entities, the Judicial Conduct Commission and the
Alaska Judicial Council. Both entities were created by the
constitution and were independent of the Alaska Court
System.
Mr. Christensen stated that employees working in budget and
personnel constituted 99 percent of the judicial branch.
There were four levels of court in Alaska: the Supreme
Court, the court of criminal appeals, superior court, and
district court. Additionally, the system contained the
office of the administrative director. The system as a
whole contained 777 permanent full-time and part-time
employees (71 justices, 45 magistrates), and operated in 44
locations across the state. Downsizing due to low oil
revenues had caused the closure of 15 rural locations.
Mr. Christensen relayed that the branch was responsible for
its own human resources department. He expounded that
Alaska had a unique judicial structure in a unified
judiciary, which allowed for a more consistent, efficient
and cost effective court system. He stated that funding for
the system came exclusively from the legislature and that
the position of the administrative director of the courts
was created by the Alaska State Constitution.
1:41:25 PM
Mr. Christensen stated that for budgetary purposes there
were three things that distinguished the system from
entities in the executive branch. First, the court did not
engage in discretionary functions; everything done by the
court was mandated by statute or constitution. Second, the
system was nearly completely reactive in nature; cases
filed by outside entities initiated the work of the courts.
Third, the court retained no discretion to refuse work once
it had been initiated. Not only could the court not refuse
work, but services were expected be provided in a timely
manner; the "Speedy Trial Rule", which exists in both state
and U.S. constitutions. He relayed that 70 percent of the
cases handled by the branch fell under the rule, and that
the rule pertained to both criminal and civil cases. He
informed the committee that at the time of statehood the
legislature copied laws from the State of Oregon. One of
which stated that judges would not be paid if they were
behind in their caseloads. Judges were the only state
employees that did not receive a paycheck if they could not
swear under oath every two weeks that none of their cases
were past due.
1:44:54 PM
Vice-chair Fairclough wondered if there were factors
intrinsic of the system that caused judges to be ill
prepared for their cases. She wondered if judges were being
held to a difficult, near impossible standard.
Mr. Christensen responded that the state had been lucky to
have had a successful partnership with the legislature,
which had allowed the system to meet the terms set before
it by the legislature. The rule had been challenged both in
Alaska and nationally. He argued that the constitutionality
of the rule could be argued either way. Currently,
Anchorage was short 3 judges, which was causing some delay.
Vice-chair Fairclough asked if the caseload was different
for courts that had enough judges to hear all cases. She
referred to her experience observing the California system.
Mr. Christensen remarked that California was a state that
had suffered financial problems for quite some time. He
stressed the difficulty of comparing one court system to
another, especially with Alaska's unique court structure.
Vice-chair Fairclough clarified that the question was one
of caseload; was it standard, low, or high in Alaska.
Mr. Christensen did not believe that the caseload was low.
He added that in some ways the state had a higher caseload
than the national average.
Mr. Christensen continued that the primary driver of the
amount cases was population. The number of police officers,
the economy, and unfunded federal mandates also impacted
caseloads. The branch received a 5 percent increase of
cases last year (162,000 cases). The superior court
caseload increased 6 percent in 2010, which included an
increase of approximately 9.5 percent in felony filings.
There were 6,370 new felony filings in superior court last
year. The number of felonies had actually declined but the
filing rate had increased. This indicated that fewer crimes
were being committed but a larger percentage of the
offenders were being arrested. He offered that this was
positive for society, but difficult for the justice system.
Felonies took more time and money to process because more
of the cases went to trial than any other kind of case.
Additionally, many felony cases returned in future years
due to probation violations. He opined that the statistics
understated the amount of work felony cases caused for
judges.
1:54:39 PM
Representative Gara wondered about the average number of
misdemeanors.
Mr. Christensen responded that he would get the information
to the committee.
Representative Gara asked whether the change categorizing
what used to be misdemeanors to felonies had factored into
the increased number of felonies.
Mr. Christensen answered that the change could be part of
the reason. He thought that another cause could be
inflation. Primarily, more officers on the streets had
resulted in more arrests, which had increased the felony
caseload.
Co-Chair Stoltze asked if a prosecutor with a first case
involving a small property crime would pursue a felony
charge.
Mr. Christensen responded that it would depend on the local
district attorney. He suggested that the criminal division
might be able to provide more detail.
Mr. Christensen stated that the system had seen an increase
of over 10 percent in "child in need of aid" cases in the
last year, as well as an 8 percent increase in probate
cases. Domestic relations cases had increased 7.5 percent.
The general civil caseload decreased by 6.4 percent. He
reiterated that the overall caseload increase was 5
percent. There was a 2.5 percent increase in misdemeanor
filings, a 6.2 percent increase in minor offenses, a 10.5
increase in domestic violence restraining order
applications, and a 19 percent increase in the general
civil caseload. Small claims cases dropped 12 percent. The
new case management system allowed for tracking caseload
statistics year-round rather than compiling them at the end
of the year. This allowed the system to track trends and
redistribute resources accordingly. A review of the
statistics for the first two quarters of the current fiscal
year had revealed that the caseload should increase
according to historic trends.
1:59:42 PM
Mr. Christensen advanced the discussion into current
spending practices, accomplishments and challenges. He
stated that costs to the system were primarily personnel
related; 77 percent of the budget. He opined that on whole
branch personnel was low-paid. Approximately 17 percent of
the employees were a range 15 or below. Lower paid
employees generally lead to higher turnover rates, which
had traditionally occurred in rural areas. The branch
employed the largest block of non-union employees outside
of the university, which were represented by two unions. He
stated that he was a firm believer that employees were the
best judges of whether a union was needed to protect
employee interests. He added that a union shop would be of
more cost to the state. He noted that on July 1, 2011
executive branch union employees living in a number of
communities would receive by contract an increased
geographic differential. The court system had included an
operating budget increment to extend to employees in those
communities the same geographic differential increase.
Co-Chair Thomas asked who determined the cost differential.
Mr. Christensen replied that each union contract had a
differential written into it, negotiated by the union. Pay
for the state's non-union employees in all three branches
was written in statute. By statute the Supreme Court could
decide what to pay employees.
Mr. Christensen discussed projects the branch was
implementing to improve efficiencies and decrease costs.
Currently, the branch was running a 30 day hiring freeze,
which was problematic as some cases had time restraints.
Unanticipated expenses had made money was very tight for FY
10, and the lower turnover rate was most likely due to
economic downturn and the longevity increases that were
approved by the legislature in the past. There was an
incentive for employees to remain in positions, secure in
the knowledge that they would receive a pay increase every
two years.
2:07:12 PM
Mr. Christensen pointed out that the branch rarely made a
supplemental request. He hailed the achievements of the
recently installed "CourtView" system, which had increased
efficiencies, made case details available online and had
provided other states with electronic access to court
records. Using capital funds the department had purchased
software that would enable judges to enter the terms and
conditions of bail into the case management system, which
would make the conditions available to police officers on
the street.
Mr. Christensen relayed that Alaska was the only state in
the country that recorded hearings rather than using
stenographers, saving over $5 million in personnel costs.
The software or hardware was replaced approximately every
ten years. In an effort to reduce jury costs jury
questionnaires were being electronically generated and
transmitted to a private contractor who printed and mailed
them to prospective jurors. He stressed that the courts
worked diligently to save money wherever possible to
minimize legislative budgetary requests.
2:11:00 PM
Mr. Christensen discussed two final issues. The first
related to the rented Nome facility. In 2010 the building
was surplussed allowing the facility to be used rent-free.
The building had deteriorated so extensively that it
required over $9 million in deferred maintenance. The
courts had brought the case to the legislature only to be
denied the budgetary request. The building will be put out
to bid in May of 2011, which could force the court offices
out, or increase the rent. The best case scenario would be
that the branch had a year or two to resolve the issue.
Second, the agency would like to add two superior court
judges in Anchorage.
2:14:07 PM
Representative Gara asked about therapeutic courts. He
understood that there was a shortage in substance abuse
services necessary to make the therapeutic courts work.
Mr. Christensen responded that the therapeutic courts did
work. He admitted that there were challenges to the program
because of a lack of resources in certain communities. He
said he would get back to the committee with further
information.
Mr. Christensen noted that the court system was dedicated
to finding alternative funding for experimental programs
prior to requesting funds from the legislature. For
example, the therapeutic courts were initially funded with
federal grants, and only after statistical demonstration
that the courts were effective was a request made to the
legislature to replace disappearing grant funding.
Representative Wilson queried any unanticipated costs to
the court system within the recent fiscal year.
Mr. Christensen replied that the unanticipated costs were
related to a district judge in Anchorage who was on
administrative leave, but was still receiving a paycheck.
Mr. Christensen clarified that most funding for the
therapeutic courts was not spent by the court system. Most
funds were passed through for treatment or to the
Department of Law for prosecutors or public defenders. In
2010 the therapeutic courts were added to the judicial
general fund resources received by the department, which
would be helpful in tracking the funds.
2:21:28 PM
Vice-chair Fairclough asked about funding for the facility
in Nome. She queried how many cases were currently running
through the facility.
Mr. Christensen responded that he would get the detailed
numbers to the committee. He stated that Name was a
superior court cite and processed fewer cases than the
urban courts.
Vice-chair Fairclough requested further explanation of the
magistrate education coordinator position.
Mr. Christensen responded that the branch had 45
magistrates, most of whom were not attorneys. Some,
particularly in rural areas, had little experience with the
law before becoming magistrates. The position of magistrate
was very complicated and powerful, and the law was
constantly changing. The educator position was necessary
for updating and training magistrates in the law and in
legal procedure.
Vice-chair Fairclough noted page 164 of the legislative
operating budget book. She wondered how many full-time
employees would be necessary to educate the 69 magistrates
in her district.
Mr. Christensen responded that he would provide the
information to the committee.
Representative Joule asked about the relationship between
federal law and state law, specifically the Indian Child
Welfare Act (ICWA). He commented that the Office of
Children Services (OCS) had experienced trouble with the
issue of judges being ignorant of ICWA.
Mr. Christensen answered that there was training of judges
on an annual basis. He added that the training of judges
was a constant challenge. He hoped that any instances of a
judge seeming indifferent or inadequately trained in the
law would be brought to the attention of administrators.
2:27:21 PM
Vice-chair Fairclough noted the request of $129,000 for a
permanent full-time contract and lease manager for the
court. She wondered if the office currently handling those
responsibilities would face a decrement.
Mr. Christensen answered that there had been a person
employed in the position for 7 years and that the position
had historically been funded by capital budget project
funds.
Vice-chair Fairclough asked about $181,000 to establish a
district court in Hooper Bay. She wondered how many
residents would fall under the district court jurisdiction.
Mr. Christensen relayed that Hooper Bay was the most
populous community in the 4th judicial district without a
resident judicial officer. The population was approximately
1,200. There was a magistrate in Chevak, which had a
population of 850, which served Cheval, Hooper Bay and
Scammon Bay. He hoped that the magistrate in Chevak could
move permanently to Hooper Bay in order to more efficiently
provide resources to the residents in those communities.
Mr. Christensen relayed that there would be a lease
increase cost of $86,000 per year for a minimal facility.
There would also be a $94,000 personnel cost associated
with an additional clerk of court in Hooper Bay.
2:31:23 PM
AT EASE
2:38:57 PM
RECONVENED
^BUDGET OVERVIEW: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
JOSEPH A. MASTERS, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY, provided a PowerPoint presentation titled
"Department of Public Safety Department Overview". He
discussed the divisions, boards and councils of the
department (slide 2):
Divisions:
· Administrative Services
· Statewide Services
· Fire & Life Safety
· Alaska State Troopers (AST)
· Alaska Wildlife Troopers (AWT)
Boards and Councils:
· Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC)
· Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(CDVSA)
· Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC)
· Alaska Fire Standards Council (AFSC)
Mr. Masters discussed the structure of the Alaska State
Troopers (slide 3):
· Detachments
· Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement
· Bureau of Investigations
· Bureau of Judicial Services
· Bureau of Highway Patrol
· Village Public Safety Officer Program
Mr. Master highlighted accomplishments within 2010:
• 133,401 calls for service
• 18 Homicides in 2010, 9 DV related, 1 SA related;
all but one are solved, actively worked.
• 78 open cold cases, 30 cases have been solved, 11
have resulted in arrests for 1st Degree Murder, 20
are actively being worked.
• Jimmy Eacker: killer of Toni Lister was found
guilty of Murder - First Degree by a Kenai jury in
March 2010.
• Rita (Coville) Reth: killer of Scott Coville plead
out to Murder in November 2010.
• Kenneth Dion: killer of Bonnie Craig is going to
trial May 9th 2011.
• Marijuana grow operations, CY10 = 75. Prescription
drug abuse cases increased from 216 in CY09 to 410
in CY10.
• Alcohol importation arrests CY10 = 234 arrests
• 400 Sexual Assaults and 363 Sexual Abuse of Minor
cases (CY10)
• 63,099 Prisoner transports, 8,302 Arrest Warrants
served or closed, 20,459 Writs served or closed
• 789 SARs, 389 Saves (CY10)
Mr. Masters stated that when the crime rate remained the
same while the population increased it was an indication
that the number of incidents had increased.
2:47:08 PM
Representative Gara asked in how many villages the
department intended to place additional Village Public
Safety Officers (VPSO).
Mr. Masters responded that the department hoped to
establish 101 authorized positions in 2011.
Representative Gara understood that the department intended
to increase the number of VPSOs 15 per year for the next
ten years. He wondered if the increase could take less than
10 years.
Mr. Masters responded that the governor had stated that as
long as the state had the funding to fill the positions, 15
VPSOs would be added annually. If the funding were
available then the positions could be filled more quickly.
More positions could be added.
Co-Chair Thomas asked how many troopers were active in the
City of Fairbanks.
Mr. Masters replied that he would provide the number to the
committee.
Co-Chair Thomas pointed out that VPSOs were more cost
effective to the state and wondered whether troopers could
be replaced with VPSOs.
Representative Wilson commented that the city of Fairbanks
and City of Nome had city police officers.
Co-Chair Thomas reiterated that it could be cost effective
to the state to replace troopers with VPSOs when possible.
2:52:42 PM
Mr. Masters explained that funding for the VPSO positions
was expected to rise significantly as the state lost
federal funding. He added that the rule of thumb was that
one trooper position equaled the cost of two VPSOs.
Representative Costello queried the difference in authority
between a VPSO and state trooper.
Mr. Masters responded that the primary difference was that
troopers operated more in a hub area and responded to
higher level offenses and felonies. Village Public Safety
Officers were locally based and concentrated more on lower
level misdemeanor offenses.
Co-Chair Thomas noted that troopers could carry weapons and
that VPSOs could not.
Representative Wilson requested a breakdown of how many
state police and VPSOs were employed in each region of the
state.
Mr. Masters responded that he would provide a list.
Representative Joule asked if VPSOs ever attempted to
become troopers.
Mr. Masters replied that it was uncommon but did happen on
occasion.
Vice-chair Fairclough wondered the movement from VPSO to
trooper was not encouraged.
Mr. Masters answered that the department did encourage the
move, but it could be difficult due to a variety of
factors.
Vice-chair Fairclough wondered if educational opportunities
or benefits packages would incentivize VPSOs advancement to
trooper ranks.
Mr. Masters replied that he was unaware of any educational
benefits offered to VPSOs.
2:59:41 PM
Mr. Masters continued to discuss highway safety (slide 3).
• 57 highway fatalities, 16 alcohol related (CY10)
• 4 Highway Safety Corridors -2 fatalities CY10, 1
alcohol related
Mr. Masters shared that surveys had shown that seatbelts
were currently in greater use than in the past. The
department had also seen a reduction in the number of
fatalities involving alcohol.
Representative Neuman asked about moose collisions on state
highways. He discussed different groups that were currently
active in reducing incidences of moose collisions. He
wondered if the Alaska State Troopers were working to
reduce moose related accidents and promote education
concerning the phenomenon.
Mr. Masters answered that in 2010 there were two fatalities
involving collisions with wildlife. He understood that the
Department of Transportation had been working on right-of-
way and brush-back issues. He thought that part of the
issue related to organizations exploring ways to work
together on the issue. He replied that he did not know the
department's current activity concerning the issue.
Representative Doogan understood that the 18 homicides
listed on slide 3 had occurred in trooper jurisdiction.
Mr. Masters replied in the affirmative.
Representative Doogan also understood that half of the
homicides were domestic violence related.
Mr. Masters replied yes. He added that domestic violence
and sexual assault contributed to an inordinate amount of
the major offenses in the state.
Representative Guttenberg queried how the state compared
with the national standard concerning the level of
troopers, city police, and VPSO per population.
Mr. Masters responded that there was no recommendation per
population at the national level, and that the level of
service was dictated by the needs of the different
communities being served. He stressed that there was not a
formula; each area was unique.
Representative Guttenberg understood how the areas being
served in the state differed in need. He wondered if
communities had offered feedback as to the level of service
offered by the troopers and VPSOs.
Mr. Masters responded that the feedback was arriving from
both communities wanting more service and from people
complaining that there was too much law enforcement. He
felt that adequate service was being provided in urban
areas but that rural areas were being served inadequately.
He pointed out to the committee that there were rural areas
with no community based law enforcement. He reiterated that
the governor had stated that he would provide up to 15 law
enforcement officers, per year, to wanting communities.
3:10:43 PM
Vice-chair Fairclough understood that the Uniform Crime
Reporting Code (UCR) took submissions in both electronic
and paper form. She wondered which way the state submitted
submissions.
Mr. Masters believed that DPS transmitted the information
electronically to the Federal Bureau of Investigations
(FBI).
Vice-chair Fairclough wondered if the classification codes
had been aligned to ensure the indication of domestic
violence and sexual assault in the electronic submittal of
homicide cases to the FBI. She relayed that in her past
experience electronic filing of the UCR was the only means
of indicating the role of domestic violence in a homicide
and that the indication was directly linked to the access
of federal funds.
Mr. Masters replied that the UCR was limited because if
there were multiple offenses in one offense, the single
most egregious was submitted as the offense. If a homicide
involved kidnapping and rape, the homicide would be the
only offense listed for the jurisdiction. At the state
level offense based crime reporting was being developed to
maximize the collection of information by categorizing
offenses by statute type rather than UCR code.
Vice-chair Fairclough understood the state was not aligned
with the federal level codes that would allow for a
secondary reporting feature. She believed this put state at
a disadvantage.
Mr. Masters clarified that the department was working to
alleviate the discrepancy.
3:16:01 PM
Mr. Master explained that the VPSO program began in 1979
and was initially designed as a joint collaboration between
the state, the non-profit corporations that administer the
program, and the communities that benefitted from the VPSO
program. Mr. Masters moved on to discuss the specifics of
the VPSO program (slide 4):
· As of November 2010 83 of 86 positions were filled
· 24 VPSO's are currently at Academy
· 40 percent reduction in the rate of serious injury
from assault in communities with VPSO or VPO
· Prosecution for sexual assault is 3.5 times higher in
communities with VPSO or VPO
· Governor's commitment to place VPSO's in all
communities: 15 per year
· VPSO Alaska Housing Finance Corporation housing
projects in Iguigig, Sleetmute, and Akiak were
approved
Representative Joule wondered if all communities with VPSOs
had cell phone coverage.
Mr. Masters replied that he did not know if all communities
had cell phone capabilities. He believed that most
communities had coverage.
3:22:26 PM
Mr. Masters continued to discuss the VPSO program (slide
4).
· Rural Grants - equipment, supplies and training
· Trooper support - village visits 4,113
· VPSO's investigated 6,020 incidents
· 173 DV and Assault arrests, 52 DUI arrests
· Cross department effort related to the Mt Edgecumbe
High School - exposing students to the justice system
- started out with 24 kids and is now at 20 -
successful program that keeps kids interested
· Probation and parole
· 10 VPSO's attended DARE sponsored training
· Established regional VPSO support Trooper in Bethel -
3 additional positions projected for FY12
Mr. Masters stated that one additional funding request for
FY 11 was for three troopers: one in Bethel, one in
Fairbanks, and one in Kotzebue to oversee the VPSO programs
in those areas. The troopers would work to identify
applicants for the VPSO program, assist in background
investigation, identify communities that were in need of
VPSOs, and work with communities to determine the need and
the duties of the VPSO in communities. The decision to
place one position in Kotzebue had been made because that
specific region had shown the greatest need for a VPSO.
Mr. Masters moved on to address the Alaska Wildlife
Troopers (slide 5):
• 89,312 resource user contacts
• 4.3% violation to contact rate
• Boating Safety - 10,702 contacts
• Deaths: 2010 = 11 2009 = 12 2008 = 14 2007 =
17
• Cooperative Agreements with USFWS, NMFS-JEA, NPS
• Aircraft section participation in the Medallion
Aviation Safety Program
• Lake Hood Hangar is complete
Recent Enforcement Success -
• Illegal Guiding and Outfitting; Same Day Airborne;
Sport Fish Guide Violations - Kurt Lepping: 700 days
jail, fined $45,000, forfeited both Cessna 206 and
Piper Super-cub used in commission of the violations.
• Father, Son Plead Guilty to Big Game Guiding
Violations in Brooks Range - Michael H. Vanning Sr and
Michael C. Vanning Jr. Each fined $7,000, forfeited
Piper Super-cub used in the commission of the
violations.
• Ninilchik Sport Fishing Guide's License Revoked and
Jail imposed for illegal Acts - Arthur C. Aho, halibut
sport fishing guide, sentenced with 90 days in jail,
fined $5,000, 40 hours of community work service, and
six years' probation.
Mr. Masters moved on to discuss FY 11 and FY 12 increments
(slide 10 through 11):
FY 11
Alaska State Troopers
• Continue illegal drug and alcohol initiative, replace
federal funds: $656.5 GF
• Three new troopers for domestic violence and sexual
assault investigations, additional domestic violence
and sexual assault training capability, and increased
sexual assault exam costs: $725.0 GF
• Increased prisoner transportation costs: $300.0 GF
• Five new troopers to enhance Alaska Bureau of Highway
Patrol: $1,206.8 CIP Rcpts
VPSO
• Contract for 15 new VPSO: $1,261.5 GF
• VPSO cost-of-living adjustments and merit increases:
$223.8 GF
Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
• Support shelters with increased operating funds:
$381.9 GF
• Provide increased services to victims: $325.0 GF
• Maintain shelter services, replace permanent fund
dividend appropriations in lieu of dividends to
criminals: $651.4 GF
Laboratory Services
• Develop and purchase pediatric sexual assault evidence
collection kits: $12.3 GF
• Continue funding for DNA analyst for unknown sexual
assault cases: $92.8 GF
FY 12
Alaska State Troopers
• Three new troopers for VPSO support: $1,056.2 GF,
$15.4 GFPR
• New investigator and criminal justice technician for
internet crimes against children investigations:
$359.6 GF
VPSO
· Contract for 15 new VPSO: $2,299.5 GF
Alaska Police Standards Council
• Fund training in new developments in sexual assault
investigations and prosecutions, including child abuse
cases and child forensic interview training: $50.0
GFPR
Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
• Support shelters with increased operating funds:
$550.0 GF
• Year 2: Universal public marketing campaign: $450.0
IAR (RSA from Governor's Office)
• Year 2: Victimization study, evaluation, planning:
$400.0 IAR (RSA from Governor's Office)
• Year 2: Pro bono attorney clearinghouse: $60.0 IAR
(RSA from Governor's Office)
• Continue legal advocacy program, replace federal
earmark funds: $697.4 GF
• Maintain shelter services, replace permanent fund
dividend appropriations in lieu of dividends to
criminals: $1,001.9 GF
Representative Doogan asked whether the FY12 increments had
been put forward by the governor.
Mr. Masters responded in the affirmative.
ADJOURNMENT
3:29:02 PM
The meeting was adjourned at 3:31 PM.
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