House Bill 339 Sponsor Statement: Eyewitnesses and Lineups
February 27, 2014
Link to the HB339 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Scott Kawasaki
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Statement on Jerry Active Case
June 6, 2013
Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) released the following statement after attending the Attorney General’s press conference on the Jerry Active case.
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Alaska Legislators Endorse Injunction Against Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Management
February 16, 2012
Alaska state senators and representatives endorse and commend District Judge Timothy Burgess’ February 2nd order granting a preliminary injunction against Remington Lodging and Hospitality, the Texas based managing company of the Sheraton Hotel in Anchorage, in order to provide immediate relief to Alaskan workers from irreparable harm. Further, in light of hotel management’s refusal to comply by filing a motion to stay the Judge’s order, Legislators call upon management to respect Alaskan workers and obey the rule of federal law.
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House Bill 278 “Sex Offender Probation Conditions”
February 2, 2012
This act will amend the current statute AS 12.55.100(e) to include a provision that will prevent individuals registered as a sex offender to live in a residence where outdoor equipment is located on the property. This act will give judges the opportunity to restrict specific sex offenders from having any item a child would want to play on like a trampoline or a jungle gym. These items can be used to lure children into a situation where a past offender could create a relationship with the child, leading to a repeat offense. Under current law, registered sex offenders may be required to refrain from using or creating a web site, communicating with children less than 16 years of age, possessing or using a computer, and residing within 500 feet of a school…
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