Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 62 — An Act relating to the board of parole; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (S) Heard & Held

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill SB 62 primarily involve the repeal of specific sections related to parole applications and the transition rules for board appointments. The new version clarifies that the repeal of certain rules will apply to all parole applications submitted after the law takes effect, which means more streamlined processes for applicants. It also ensures current board members can complete their terms even if they have served multiple terms, but prohibits their reappointment. This aims to provide stability in the parole board while opening opportunities for new members in the future.

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34-LS0227\N SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
34-LS0227\A SENATE BILL NO.
62 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY SENATORS TOBIN, Gray-Jackson Introduced:
62 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY SENATOR TOBIN Introduced:
2/19/25 Referred:
1/24/25 Referred:
(3) one member who has experience in providing drug or alcohol SB0062B -1- SSSB 62 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0227\N addiction recovery support or who has personal experience with drug or alcohol addiction;
(3) one member who has experience in providing drug or alcohol SB0062A -1- SB 62 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0227\A addiction recovery support or who has personal experience with drug or alcohol addiction;
SSSB 62 -2- SB0062B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0227\N (4) data on the applicant's most serious offense and whether a parole request was granted, denied, or continued;
SB 62 -2- SB0062A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0227\A (4) data on the applicant's most serious offense and whether a parole request was granted, denied, or continued;
AS 33.16.085(a)(2)(C), 33.16.100(a)(4), and 33.16.100(g)(4) are repealed.
* Sec.
8.
APPLICABILITY.
The repeal of AS 33.16.085(a)(2)(C), 33.16.100(a)(4), and 33.16.100(g)(4) by sec.
7 of this Act apply to all parole applications submitted on or after the effective date of this Act for conduct occurring before, on, or after the effective date of this Act.
* Sec.
9.
The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
8.
10.
SB0062B -3- SSSB 62 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
SB0062A -3- SB 62 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (S) Heard & Held

  2. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  3. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  4. (S) Heard & Held

  5. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  6. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  7. (S) Heard & Held

  8. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  9. (S) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

  10. (S) FN1: (COR)

  11. (S) DP: GRAY-JACKSON

  12. (S) NR: KAWASAKI, WIELECHOWSKI, YUNDT

  13. (S) STA RPT 3NR 1DP

  14. (S) Minutes (SSTA)

  15. (S) Moved SSSB 62 Out of Committee

  16. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  17. (S) COSPONSOR(S): GRAY-JACKSON

  18. (S) Minutes (SSTA)

  19. (S) Heard & Held

  20. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  21. (S) STA, L&C

  22. (S) SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED-REFERRALS

  23. (S) STA, L&C

  24. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 63 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (63)

63 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 62?
SB 62 is sponsored by Elvi Gray-Jackson (D) and Löki Tobin (D).
What is the current status of SB 62?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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