HB 523 - GRAND JURY EVIDENCE BY POLICE OFFICERS CHAIRMAN VEZEY opened HB 523 for discussion. He stated HB 523 amends existing statute. Section 1 is the purpose of the act. Section 2 amends existing language under Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure. He noted HB 523 amends a court decision; thereby requiring a two-thirds vote of both houses in order to become effective. He continued HB 523 revises the court rules of evidence to allow a supervising police officer to relate the testimony of another peace officer. The intent of HB 523 is to reduce the amount of time police officers have to spend in court, as opposed to being on the street on duty. Number 107 REPRESENTATIVE GARY DAVIS moved to pass HB 523 from committee with individual recommendations and accompanying fiscal notes. Number 110 CHAIRMAN VEZEY asked the committee secretary to call the roll. IN FAVOR: REPRESENTATIVES VEZEY, KOTT, B. DAVIS, G. DAVIS. ABSENT: REPRESENTATIVES ULMER, OLBERG. (REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS indicated he was in favor via teleconference.) MOTION PASSED