Juneau Senator Dennis Egan’s bill giving public employees a choice of retirement systems cleared the Senate Finance Committee today (Friday).
State Government
Legislative Analysis – Days 87 & 88
Lawmakers are saddened by the passing of Rep. Carl Gatto as they continue work in the remaining days of the regular legislative session.
House speaker says oil tax could drag out session
House Speaker Mike Chenault says it’s important the oil tax debate not drag on past the legislative session. And he’s willing to stay in Juneau until the work is done.
Monday is the 84th day of the 90-day session. The House has not yet received the Senate’s oil tax bill.
Parnell seeks Native backing for scholarships
Governor Seal Parnell is asking Alaska Native leaders to lobby the Legislature in support of his education initiatives.
FASD as mitigating factor bill passes Senate
The Alaska Senate today (Wednesday) unanimously passed a bill giving judges the ability to consider Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders as a mitigating factor in sentencing for non-violent crimes.
Bill would add FASD as mitigating factor in criminal sentencing
A bill that would allow judges to consider Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing had a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee today (Monday).