Legislature(2021 - 2022)
05/17/2022 01:00 PM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB19 | |
| HB111 | |
| HB322 | |
| HB226 | |
| HB306 | |
| HB308 | |
| HB416 | |
| HB157 | |
| HB291 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 111 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 306 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 308 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 157 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | HB 226 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | HB 416 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 19 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 322 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 291 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
May 17, 2022
4:52 p.m.
4:52:20 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Bishop called the Senate Finance Committee meeting
to order at 4:52 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Click Bishop, Co-Chair
Senator Bert Stedman, Co-Chair
Senator Lyman Hoffman
Senator Donny Olson
Senator Natasha von Imhof
Senator Bill Wielechowski
Senator David Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
ALSO PRESENT
Claire Gross, Staff, Representative Jonathan Kreiss-
Tomkins; Kerry Crocker, Staff, Representative Louise
Stutes; Kris Curtis, Legislative Auditor, Alaska Division
of Legislative Audit; Fate Putman, Staff, Representative
Louise Stutes; Lizzie Kubitz, Staff, Representative Claman;
Crystal Koeneman, Staff, Representative Sara Rasmussen;
Erin Shine, Staff, Senator Click Bishop, Alise Thornberg,
Staff, Representative Andy Josephson; Chelsea Ward-Waller,
Staff, Representative Ivy Sponholtz; Greg Smith, Staff,
Representative Andi Story.
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
Rebecca Weiant, Self, Anchorage; Betsy Bull, Self,
Anchorage; Whitney Bostik, Self, Anchorage; Justin
Ruffridge, State Board of Pharmacy, Soldotna; Dirk White,
Self, Sitka; Elizabeth Bowling, Public Policy Manager,
Alzheimer's Association, Anchorage; Nona Safra, Alaska
Commission on Aging, Homer.
SUMMARY
CSHB 19(EDC)
LIMITED TEACHER CERTIFICATES; LANGUAGES
CSHB 19(EDC) was REPORTED out of committee with
four "do pass" recommendations and three no
recommendations, and with one previously
published fiscal note: FN2 (EED).
CSHB 111(FIN)
DENTAL HYGIENIST ADVANCED PRAC PERMIT
SCS CSHB 111(L&C) was REPORTED out of committee
with five "do pass" recommendations and two no
recommendations, and with two previously
published fiscal notes: FN 3(CED), FN 4(DHS).
CSHB 157(FIN)
APOC; REPORT REFERENDA/RECALL CONTRIBUTOR
SCS CS 157(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee
with one do pass recommendation, one do not
pass recommendation, and five no
recommendation, and with one new fiscal note
from the Department of Administration.
CSHB 226(FIN) am(efd fld)
PAY INCREASES FOR STATE ATTORNEYS
HB 226(FIN) am(efd fld) was REPORTED out of
committee with five "do pass" recommendations,
two no recommendations; and with one new fiscal
impact note from the Governor and all departments
and one previously published fiscal note: FN2
(GOV/Various).
CSHB 291(STA)
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SCS CSHB 291(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee
with six "do pass" recommendations and one "no
recommendation" and with one previously published
fiscal note: FN 1(DPS).
HB 306 EXTEND BOARD OF PHARMACY
HB 306 was HEARD and HELD in committee for
further consideration.
CSHB 308(FIN)
DEMENTIA AWARENESS & HEALTHCARE CAPACITY
CSHB 308(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with
five "do pass" recommendations, two no
recommendations and with one new fiscal note
from the Senate Finance Committee and Fund
Transfers.
CSHB 322(TRA) am
AK MARINE HWY FUNDS, HIGHER ED INVES FUND
CSHB 322(TRA)am was REPORTED out of committee
with five "do pass" recommendations, two no
recommendations and with one new fiscal note
from the Senate Finance Committee/Fund Transfers.
HB 416(efd fld)
BONUSES FOR NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
HB 416(efd fld) was REPORTED out of committee
with four do not pass recommendations, three
no recommendations, and one previously
published indeterminate fiscal note: FN1
(GOV/Various).
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(EDC)
"An Act relating to instruction in a language other
than English; and establishing limited language
immersion teacher certificates."
4:53:45 PM
CLAIRE GROSS, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE JONATHAN KREISS-
TOMKINS, reintroduced the bill.
Senator Hoffman discussed the fiscal note from the
Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
Senator Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSHB 19(EDC) from committee
with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSHB 19(EDC) was REPORTED out of committee with four "do
pass" recommendations and three no recommendations, and
with one previously published fiscal note: FN2 (EED).
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(FIN)
"An Act relating to the practice of dental hygiene;
relating to advanced practice permits for dental
hygienists; relating to dental assistants; prohibiting
unfair discrimination under group health insurance
against a dental hygienist who holds an advanced
practice permit; relating to medical assistance for
dental hygiene services; and providing for an
effective date."
4:56:44 PM
CHELSEA WARD-WALLER, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE IVY SPONHOLTZ,
introduced the legislation.
Senator von Imhof discussed the two fiscal notes.
Senator von Imhof MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 111(L&C) out of
committee with individual recommendations and attached
fiscal notes.
SCS CSHB 111(L&C) was REPORTED out of committee with five
"do pass" recommendations and two no recommendations, and
with two previously published fiscal notes: FN 3(CED), FN
4(DHS).
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 322(TRA) am
"An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system
fund; relating to the Alaska marine highway system
vessel replacement fund; relating to the Alaska higher
education investment fund; and providing for an
effective date."
4:58:43 PM
KERRY CROCKER, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE LOUISE STUTES,
introduced the legislation.
Co-Chair Stedman discussed the fiscal notes.
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to REPORT CSHB 322(TRA)am from
committee with individual recommendations and attached
fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSHB 322(TRA)am was REPORTED out of committee with five "do
pass" recommendations, two no recommendations and with
one new fiscal note from the Senate Finance Committee/Fund
Transfers.
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(FIN) am(efd fld)
"An Act relating to the compensation of certain
employees of the executive branch, judicial branch,
and University of Alaska; relating to the compensation
of certain employees of the legislative branch; and
increasing the salaries of certain attorneys and
administrative law judges employed by the state."
5:01:21 PM
ALISE THORNBERG, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE ANDY JOSEPHSON,
introduced the legislation.
Senator Wilson clarified that the bill did not pertain to
state legislators.
Co-Chair Bishop OPENED public testimony.
5:03:25 PM
REBECCA WEIANT, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), spoke
in support of the bill.
5:05:35 PM
AT EASE
5:05:43 PM
RECONVENED
5:05:58 PM
BETSY BULL, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified
in support of the legislation.
5:07:38 PM
WHITNEY BOSTIK, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), spoke
in support of the bill.
Co-Chair Bishop CLOSED public testimony.
Senator Wielechowski MOVED to REPORT HB 226(FIN) am(efd
fld) out of committee with individual recommendations and
attached fiscal notes.
HB 226(FIN) am(efd fld) was REPORTED out of committee with
five "do pass" recommendations, two no recommendations;
and with one new fiscal impact note from the Governor and
all departments and one previously published fiscal note:
FN2 (GOV/Various).
HOUSE BILL NO. 306
"An Act extending the termination date of the Board of
Pharmacy; and providing for an effective date."
5:09:56 PM
GREG SMITH, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE ANDI STORY, introduced
the bill.
5:10:52 PM
KRIS CURTIS, LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, ALASKA DIVISION OF
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT, discussed the audit.
Co-Chair Stedman asked about the extension recommendation.
Ms. Curtis recommended a six-year extension.
5:12:50 PM
JUSTIN RUFFRIDGE, STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SOLDOTNA (via
teleconference), testified in support of the bill.
5:13:21 PM
Co-Chair Bishop OPENED public testimony.
5:13:27 PM
DIRK WHITE, SELF, SITKA (via teleconference), spoke in
support of the bill.
HB 306 was HEARD and HELD in committee for further
consideration.
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 308(FIN)
"An Act relating to dementia awareness and health care
capacity; and providing for an effective date."
5:14:45 PM
FATE PUTMAN, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE LOUISE STUTES,
introduced the legislation.
5:16:02 PM
ELIZABETH BOWLING, PUBLIC POLICY MANAGER, ALZHEIMER'S
ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), spoke in
support of the bill.
5:16:24 PM
Co-Chair Bishop OPENED public testimony.
5:17:16 PM
NONA SAFRA, ALASKA COMMISSION ON AGING, HOMER (via
teleconference), spoke in support of the bill.
Co-Chair Bishop CLOSED public testimony.
Senator Wilson discussed the new fiscal note.
Senator Wilson MOVED to REPORT CSHB 308(FIN) out of
committee with individual recommendations and attached
fiscal note.
CSHB 308(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with five "do
pass" recommendations, two no recommendations and with
one new fiscal note from the Senate Finance Committee and
Fund Transfers.
HOUSE BILL NO. 416(efd fld)
"An Act relating to the compensation of certain
executive branch employees not covered by collective
bargaining agreements."
5:19:49 PM
AT EASE
5:19:58 PM
RECONVENED
5:20:32 PM
LIZZIE KUBITZ, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN, introduced the
bill.
Co-Chair Bishop OPENED and CLOSED public testimony.
5:22:47 PM
Senator Olson covered the fiscal note.
Senator Olson MOVED to REPORT HB 416(efd fld) from
committee with individual recommendations and attached
fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
HB 416(efd fld) was REPORTED out of committee with four do
not pass recommendations, three no recommendations, and
one previously published indeterminate fiscal note: FN
1(GOV/Various).
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 157(FIN)
"An Act requiring the disclosure of the identity of
certain persons, groups, and nongroup entities that
expend money in support of or in opposition to an
application filed for a state referendum or recall
election; relating to the location of offices for the
Alaska Public Offices Commission and the locations at
which certain statements and reports filed with the
commission are made available; relating to the duties
of the Alaska Public Offices Commission; clarifying
the limits on making, accepting, and reporting certain
cash campaign contributions; relating to campaign
finance reporting by certain groups; increasing the
time the Alaska Public Offices Commission has to
respond to a request for an advisory opinion;
repealing a reporting requirement for certain
contributions; relating to contribution limits and
recall campaigns; and providing for an effective
date."
5:25:58 PM
CRYSTAL KOENEMAN, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE SARA RASMUSSEN,
introduced the bill.
Co-Chair Bishop OPENED and CLOSED public testimony.
5:27:56 PM
AT EASE
5:32:32 PM
RECONVENED
5:32:39 PM
Senator Wielechowski MOVED to ADOPT proposed committee
substitute for CS HB 157(FIN), Work Draft 32-LS0669\N
(Bullard, 5/17/22).
Co-Chair Bishop OBJECTED for discussion.
5:33:15 PM
ERIN SHINE, STAFF, SENATOR CLICK BISHOP, highlighted the
Explanation of Changes (copy on file):
New Section 6
Page 4, lines 10-17
Amends AS 15.13.070(b) to change the limit an
individual may contribute to a candidate, a
write-in candidate, or to a non-group entity from $500
per year to $2,000 per campaign period.
Changes the amount an individual may contribute to a
group to $5,000 a year.
New Section 7
Page 4, lines 18-24
Amends AS 15.13.070(c) to change the limit a group
that is not a political party may contribute
per year to a candidate or write-in candidate from
$1,000 per year to $4,000 per campaign
period.
Changes the amount a group that is not a political
party.
New Section 8
Page 4, line 25 Page 5, line 1
Amends AS 15.13.070(f) to change the limit a nongroup
entity may contribute to a candidate,
write-in candidate, or another nongroup entity from
$1,000 per year to $4,000 per campaign
period.
Changes the amount a nongroup entity may contribute to
another group or political party to
$5,000 per year.
New Section 9
Page 5, line 2-8
Amends AS 15.13.070(g) to change the limit an
individual may contribute to a joint campaign
for governor and lieutenant governor from $1,000 per
year to $4,000 per campaign period.
Changes the limit a group may contribute to a joint
campaign for governor and lieutenant
governor from $2,000 per year to $8,000 per campaign
period.
Page 2
New Section 10
Page 5, lines 9-17
Amends AS 15.13.070 to include a new subsection (h)
that states contribution limits provided
under (b)(1), (c)(2), and (f) of this section do not
apply to individuals, groups, or non-group
entities contributing to a group or nongroup entity
that makes solely independent expenditures.
Amends AS 15.13.070 to include a new subsection (i)
directing the Alaska Public Offices
Commission to update contribution limits every ten
years, beginning the first quarter of 2031,
based on consumer inflation rates for Anchorage,
Alaska. These increases are rounded to the
nearest $50 increment.
Provides an effective date of January 1, 2023 for
sections not outlined in Section 33
5:33:29 PM
AT EASE
5:33:34 PM
RECONVENED
Ms. Shine continued with the Explanation of Changes:
New Section 12
Page 5, line 23 Page 6, line 4
Amends AS 15.13.072(e) stating that a candidates may
not solicit or accept contributions from
an individual who is not an Alaska resident if the
amount would exceed the following
contribution totals made to the candidate during the
campaign:
(1) $80,000 for office of governor or lieutenant
governor;
(2) $20,000 for office of state senator;
(3) $12,000 for office of state representative or
municipal or other office.
New Section 16
Page 7, line 11-18
Amends AS 15.13.110(i) prohibiting the Alaska Public
Offices Commission from changing the
manner or format in which a candidate must file a
report during the campaign period.
New Section 26
Page 12, line 30 Page 13, line 2
Amends AS.15.13.400 to include a new paragraph (20)
defining "campaign period" as the period
beginning on the date a candidate becomes eligible to
receive campaign contribution and ending
on the date that candidate must file a final report.
Section 31
Page 13, line 1 Page 14, line 6
Amends the uncodified applicability section to apply
only to referendums or recalls that are filed
on or after January 1, 2023.
New Section 32
Page 14, lines 7-13
Adds an effective date of March 3, 2022 to AS
15.13.070 (b), (c), (f), (g), (h) as amended in
Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 26 (respectively).
New Section 33
Page 14, lines 14-15
Provides an immediate effective date for Section 6-10,
12, 16, 26, and 32.
Section 34
Page 14, line 16
5:37:55 PM
Senator Wilson asked about Section 12 regarding out of
state contributions. He recalled that there could not be a
limitation on instate and out-of-state contributors,
because it limited the freedom of speech.
5:40:10 PM
AT EASE
5:40:31 PM
RECONVENED
Co-Chair Bishop WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Senator Wilson MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 1, 32-LS0669\N.1
(Bullard, 5/17/22).
Senator Wielechowski OBJECTED for discussion.
Senator Wilson stated that the amendment would prohibit
initiative signature group, by not paying per signature.
Senator Wielechowski stated that that the amendment would
have a detrimental impact on the citizens right to gather
signatures. He maintained his objection.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Olson, Von Imhof, Wilson,
OPPOSED: Hoffman, Wielechowski,
Co-Chair Bishop VOIDED THE ROLL.
A new roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Von Imhof, Wilson, Stedman
OPPOSED: Olson, Wielechowski, Hoffman, Bishop
The MOTION FAILED (3/4).
5:43:17 PM
AT EASE
5:43:47 PM
RECONVENED
Senator Wilson MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 2, 32-LS0669\N.2
(Bullard, 5/17/22).
Co-Chair Bishop OBJECTED for discussion.
Senator Wilson spoke to Amendment 2. He explained that the
amendment would give free speech for political signs.
Co-Chair Bishop asked if 660 feet was the current
demarcation.
Senator Wilson answered "yes."
5:45:42 PM
Co-Chair Bishop asked how anyone in the valley would have a
visible sign.
Senator Wilson explained that the amendment would give an
exemption for a temporary political sign within that
demarcation.
Co-Chair Bishop asked what the state's right-of-way
easements were to the right or left of the road.
Senator Wilson felt the amendment would fix the problem.
Co-Chair Stedman interpreted that the amendment proposed
allowing the political signs on personal property.
Senator Wilson agreed.
Senator Olson asked if the amendment allowed for the
private property owner to decide what to do with their
property.
Senator Wilson replied in the affirmative.
Senator Hoffman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
5:47:51 PM
AT EASE
5:48:23 PM
RECONVENED
Co-Chair Bishop discussed FN 2 from the Department of
Administration.
Senator Wielechowski MOVED to report SCS CS 157(FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal note.
Senator Wilson OBJECTED for discussion. He thought merging
the two pieces of legislation caused concern because of
Section 12.
Senator Wilson WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
SCS CS 157(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with one do
pass recommendation, one do not pass recommendation, and
five no recommendation, and with one new fiscal note from
the Department of Administration.
5:49:57 PM
AT EASE
5:51:43 PM
RECONVENED
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 291(STA)
"An Act relating to the Council on Domestic Violence
and Sexual Assault; extending the termination date of
the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault;
and providing for an effective date."
5:51:45 PM
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to ADOPT proposed committee
substitute for CSHB 291(FIN), Work Draft 32-LS1425\N
(Radford, 5/16/22).
Co-Chair Bishop OBJECTED for discussion.
Ms. Shine discussed the Explanation of Changes (copy on
file):
New Section 3
Page 2 lines 25-28
AS 22.20.211. Staff and support for criminal justice
commission.
Amends AS 22.20 by adding a new section allowing the
Alaska Judicial Council to provide staff
and administrative support to the Alaska Criminal
Justice Data Analysis Commission.
New Section 4
Page 2, line 29 Page 4, line 8
AS 22.20.221. Prison inmate characteristics
information.
Amends AS 22.20 by adding a new section relating to
Alaska Judicial Council's duty to design
and implement a project for the purposes of studying
risk factors related to criminal activity
should the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis
Commission sunset on June 30, 2029 (see Sec.
22 for effective date of this provision). The Alaska
Judicial Council must prepare an annual
report summarizing the information collected.
New Section 5
Page 4 lines 9-11
AS 44.19.641. Creation of commission.
Amends AS 44.19.641 to add "Data Analysis" to the name
of the commission.
New Section 6
Page 4, line 12 Page 5, line 23
AS 44.19.642. Membership; staff.
Amends AS 44.19.642(a) to make changes to the
membership of the commission.
These changes include:
? Ensure representation of rural Alaska on the
commission;
? Make the Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal
Division of the Department of Law
or their designee a voting member (rather than the
Attorney General);
? Allow the public defender's designee to act as a
voting member in place of the public
defender;
? Place two peace officer representatives on the
commission (rather than one municipal law
enforcement representative)one representing a rural
community off the road system
and one representing an urban communityappointed by
the Alaska Chiefs of Police;
? Provide for the victims' rights advocate on the
commission to be appointed by the Alaska
Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault after
consultation with its member
and partner organizations;
? Make the Commissioner of the Department of Health
and Social Services a voting
member; and
? Create a new member seat for a formerly incarcerated
person who has completed his or
her sentence.
New Section 7
Page 5, line 24 Page 11, line 20
AS 44.19.645. Powers and duties of the commission.
Amends AS 44.19.645 to remove the duties of the former
Alaska Criminal Justice Commission
to be replaced by the new duties of the Alaska
Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission.
These new duties include:
? Data analysis, research, and reporting on all
aspects of Alaska's criminal justice system,
including state laws, public safety, rehabilitation,
crime and incarceration rates, the needs of
victims, and other factors set forth in the Alaska
Constitution;
? Receiving data related to the criminal justice
system from the Alaska Department of
Corrections, Department of Public Safety, Department
of Law, and the Alaska Court System;
? Identifying areas for improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the criminal justice system;
? Making other recommendations and providing analysis
if requested by the Legislature, the
Executive, or the Judiciary; and
? Issuing an annual report.
New Section 8
Page 11, line 21 Page 12, line 12
AS 44.19.645. Powers and duties of the commission.
Amends AS 44.19.645 by adding a new subsection (i)
relating to the commission's duty to
design and implement a project for the purposes of
studying risk factors related to criminal
activity. This new subsection is substantially
identical to former subsection (h), which was
repealed on July 1, 2021, upon the sunset of the
former Alaska Criminal Justice Commission,
which is currently in its wind-up year. The Alaska
Judicial Council is currently performing these
functions pursuant to AS 22.20.220, which took effect
on July 1, 2021, pursuant to HCS CSSB
54(FIN) am H (2017).
New Section 9
Page 12, line 13 Page 13, line 23
AS 44.19.646. Methodology.
Amends AS 44.19.646 to remove the duty of the
commission to make recommendations, and
adds the duty of conducting research and adopting a
research agenda and priorities based on art.
I, secs. 7, 12, and 24, Constitution of the State of
Alaska (which relate to due process, criminal
administration, and the rights of crime victims), and
other issues of pressing concern to the
criminal justice system.
New Section 10
Page 13, line 24 Page 14, line 27
AS 44.19.647. Annual report and recommendations.
Amends AS 44.19.647(a) to remove the reporting
responsibilities of the former Alaska Criminal
Justice Commission to be replaced by the new reporting
responsibilities of the Alaska Criminal
Justice Data Analysis Commission. The commission's
reporting responsibilities are related to the
duties of the commission listed in Sec. 7.
New Section 11
Page 14, lines 28-31
AS 44.19.647. Annual report and recommendations.
Amends AS 44.19.647(b) to remove the reporting
responsibilities of the former Alaska Criminal
Justice Commission to be replaced by the new duties of
the Alaska Criminal Justice Data
Analysis Commission. Additionally, specifies what the
commission must include in their annual
report to the legislature.
New Section 12
Page 15, lines 1-18
AS 44.19.647. Annual report and recommendations.
Amends AS 44.19.647 adding a new subsection (d)
specifying that the commission must prepare
an annual report summarizing the information collected
in Sec. 8.
New Section 13
Page 15, lines 19-31
AS 44.19.649. Definition.
Amends AS 44.19.649 to update the definitions of
"commission," "recidivism," and "technical
violation."
New Section 15
Page 16, lines 4-6
AS 44.66.010. Expiration of state boards and
commissions.
Amends AS 44.66.010(a)(14) to add the Alaska Criminal
Justice Data Analysis Commission to
the list of boards and commissions set to expire.
New Section 16
Page 16, lines 7-20
AS 47.38.100. Recidivism reduction program.
Amends AS 47.38.100(b) to add "Data Analysis" to the
name of the commission.
New Section 17
Page 16, line 21
Repeals AS 22.20.220, AS 44.19.642(b), and AS
44.66.010(a)(12).
New Section 18
Page 16, line 22
Repeals AS 22.20.211, AS 44.19.645(i), and AS
44.19.647(d) on June 30, 2029.
New Section 19
Page 16, line 23-30
Uncodified law
A person who is a member of the former Alaska Criminal
Justice Commission on the day before
the effective date of this Act continues to serve on
the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis
Commission until the expiration of the member's term.
When making new appointments or
designations, makes Sec. 6 of the Act conditional on
the guidelines established under AS
44.19.642(a), as amended by Sec. 6, which relates to
membership of the commission.
HB 291 Explanation of Changes
32-LS1425\W to 32-LS1425\N
Page 4
New Section 20
Page 16, line1 Page 17, line 6
Uncodified law
Transition language regarding the Alaska Judicial
Council's duty to design and implement a
project for the purposes of studying risk factors
related to criminal activity.
New Section 21
Page 17, lines 7-11
Uncodified law
Exempts Sections 14 and 15 from the provisions of AS
44.66.505(e) that prohibits a bill from
continuing or reestablishing more than one board or
commission.
New Section 22
Page 17, line 12
Provides a July 1, 2028 effective date for Section 4.
Updated Section 23
Page 17, line 13
Amends the immediate effective date to apply to
Sections 1, 2 and 14.
New Section 24
Page 17, lines 14-15
Provides a July 1, 2022, effective date except as
provided in Sections 22 and 23.
Co-Chair Bishop WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Bishop discussed FN 1 from the Department of
Public Safety, OMB Component 521.
6:00:34 PM
AT EASE
6:00:45 PM
RECONVENED
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 291(FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
SCS CSHB 291(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with six
"do pass" recommendations and one no recommendation and
with one previously published fiscal note: FN 1(DPS).
ADJOURNMENT
6:01:38 PM
The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.