Joule Featured in National Publication
on Native Issues

Representative Reggie Joule (D-Kotzebue) is featured in the April edition of the national publication, State Legislatures (produced monthly by the National Conference of State Legislatures) in an article titled “Indian Country Concerns.” Representative Joule gives his thoughts on the need for more health education in Alaska. To read the full article click here: http://www.ncsl.org/legis/pubs/slmag/2005/05SLApr_IndianConcerns.htm

Bill to Keep Motorists’ Eyes on the Road
Passes House Judiciary

House Bill 12, sponsored by Representatives Max Gruenberg (D-Anchorage), Berta Gardner (D-Anchorage), Bob Lynn and Lesil McGuire, will prevent operators of motor vehicles from watching television, video, and any other programming by making it a crime. Furthermore the bill makes it a crime to install a device capable of being viewed while the vehicle is in operation. House Bill 12 now goes to the House Finance Committee.

Guess Bill on School Vandalism and Juvenile Restitution Passes Health Education and Social Services Committee

Senate Bill 10, sponsored [statement] by Senators Guess (D-Anchorage) and Dyson (R-Eagle River) will addresses both civil and criminal court processes for juveniles because the juvenile justice system handles most vandalism crimes rather than civil court. Allows the courts to make minors pay along with their parents, makes the minor responsible for any remaining debt when he or she turns 18, and requires the courts to use a payment plan to ensure parents and kids are able to afford repaying the debt. SB 10 now goes to Senate Judiciary.

Upcoming Events-

Wednesday, April 13 -11:30 am - Senator Albert Kookesh (D-Angoon) and Representative Woodie Salmon (D-Beaver) will speak at the Native Issues Forum at the Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall, 320 W. Willoughby Ave., Juneau.

Thursday, April 14th -12:00 noon - Representative Eric Croft (D-Anchorage) will speak at the Egan Forum at the Baranof Hotel. The title of his talk is “The Gas Pipeline Now.”

Putting Alaskans First - Moving Alaska Forward

Sen. Bettye Davis, Sen. Johnny Ellis, Sen. Kim Elton, Sen. Hollis French, Sen. Gretchen Guess, Sen. Lyman Hoffman, Sen. Albert Kookesh, Sen. Donny Olson, Rep. Ethan Berkowitz, Rep. Sharon Cissna, Rep. Harry Crawford, Rep. Eric Croft, Rep. Les Gara, Rep. Berta Gardner, Rep. Max Gruenberg, Rep. David Guttenberg, Rep. Reggie Joule, Rep. Mary Kapsner, Rep. Beth Kerttula, Rep. Carl Moses, Rep. Woodie Salmon