An amendment would have repealed most of the law that lowered jail terms for many crimes.
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House to debate criminal justice bill over weekend
The bill’s cost could reduce the savings from Senate Bill 91 by roughly 7 percent.
Deputy attorney general says SB91 repeal would be ‘dangerous’
“They’re calling it GTA, grand theft Anchorage, right now,” said Rep. Lora Reinbold, who says she wants to repeal Senate Bill 91. “It’s outrageous, what’s going on in the city that I love.”
Alaska Legislature on pace to pass fewest bills ever
The Legislature passed 10 bills in the first 87 days of the session.
No pre-trial office in Douglas, says Department of Corrections, which also clears up misconceptions
Geri Fox from Alaska’s Department of Corrections attended a special meeting of the Douglas Island Neighborhood Association Tuesday evening to assuage fears and offer clarification about a rumored “pre-trial facility.”
Implementing a philosophy: As Juneau tackles crime bill, lots of questions left unanswered
Juneau has begun implementing SB 91, the state’s crime bill that passed earlier this year. City officials have a lot of questions, some of which still need answers.
Senate ends special session with talk of deficit and deeds
Democratic Minority Leader Berta Gardner said she was disappointed the legislature couldn’t agree on a comprehensive fiscal plan.
House weighs whether to act in special session
The House is divided over whether or not to try to overturn Gov. Bill Walker’s vetoes of Permanent Fund Dividend money.
Senate sends crime bill to Gov. Walker’s desk
Senate Bill 91 would allow some low-risk nonviolent offenders to avoid jail time.
After 4 days of debate, House adopts criminal justice overhaul
The House and Senate will likely form a conference committee to resolve the differences between the chambers’ different versions of the bill.