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Introduced
02/10/2017
02/10/2017
In Committee
11/03/2017
11/03/2017
Crossed Over
04/07/2017
04/07/2017
Passed
11/29/2017
11/29/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/29/2017
11/29/2017
Introduced Session
30th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act relating to crime and criminal law; relating to violation of condition of release; relating to sex trafficking; classifying U-47700 as a schedule IA controlled substance; classifying tramadol and related substances as schedule IVA controlled substances; relating to sentencing; relating to imprisonment; relating to parole; relating to probation; relating to driving without a license; establishing a maximum caseload for probation and parole officers; relating to the pretrial services program; relating to the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission; relating to the Alaska Judicial Council; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Alaska's criminal law and sentencing policies. It:
- Raises the dollar thresholds for certain property crimes like theft and criminal mischief, adjusting them for inflation.
- Classifies the synthetic opioid U-47700 as a Schedule IA controlled substance and classifies the pain medication tramadol as a Schedule IVA controlled substance.
- Makes changes to sentencing, parole, and probation requirements, including establishing a maximum caseload for probation and parole officers.
- Expands the state's pretrial services program and requires the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission to collect and analyze data on inmate characteristics.
- Amends laws related to sex trafficking, violation of release conditions, driving without a license, and other criminal offenses.
- Requires the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission to provide statewide informational sessions on recent criminal justice reforms.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER (on 11/29/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/30?Root=SB54 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/30/Bills/SB0054Z.PDF |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/30/Bills/SB0054F.PDF |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/30/Bills/SB0054E.PDF |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/30/Bills/SB0054D.PDF |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/30/Bills/SB0054C.PDF |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/30/Bills/SB0054B.PDF |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/30/Bills/SB0054A.PDF |
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