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Both Bodies Pass House Legislation on Day 113
For Immediate Release: May 11, 1999
Juneau -- The Alaska House and Senate Monday passed the following House legislation:
HJR 36: American Psychological Association Report
Sponsored by Representative Fred Dyson (R-Eagle River), HJR 36 rejects conclusions
in a recent article published by the American Psychological Association, which
suggest that sexual relationships between adults and "willing" children might be
positive. HJR 36 passed the Senate unanimously.
(Contact: 465-2199)
HB 33: Arrests by Private Persons
Sponsored by Representative Fred Dyson (R-Eagle River), HB 33 outlines
the circumstances under which a private citizen may place another person under
arrest and outlaws bounty hunters in Alaska. HB 33 passed the House unanimously.
Notice of reconsideration has been filed.
(Contact: 465-2199)
Broadcasters note: Comments are available on the Majority
Actuality Line 1-800-478-6540.
= Fred Dyson, 142 K
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HB 194: Disaster Assistance
Sponsored by Representative Jim Whitaker (R-Fairbanks), makes a technical
statutory change to the Alaska Disaster Act describing the Oil and
Hazardous Substance Release Prevention and Response Fund by its correct name.
HB 194 passed the House unanimously. (Contact: 465-3004)
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HCR 9: Take a Child Hunting Week
Sponsored by Representative Gail Phillips (R-Homer), HCR 9 would name the second
week in September each year as "Take a Child Hunting Week" to assist in
preserving Alaska's hunting heritage and to encourage Alaskan hunters to pass
on their skills and values to children. HCR 9 passed the House unanimously.
(Contact: 465-2689)
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HCR 10: Sale of Four Dam Pool
Sponsored by Representative Alan Austerman (R-Kodiak), HCR 10 requests the Alaska
Energy Authority to divest itself of its interest in the Four Dam Pool under terms
which will assure that the state receives a fair market value for the power projects
and that they will continue to provide adequate power to their respective
communities. HCR 10 passed the House 35-2. (Contact: 465-2487)
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HCR 12: Joint Committee on Mergers
Sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Representative Brian Porter (R-Anchorage),
HCR 12 would establish the Joint Committee on Mergers as a Joint Committee of
the 21st Alaska Legislature to study issues relating to the proposed merger of
BP Amoco and Atlantic Richfield Company. HCR 12 passed the House unanimously.
(Contact: 465-4930)
Broadcasters note: Comments are available on the
Majority Actuality Line 1-800-478-6540
= Joe Green, 147 K
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Representative Dyson's Page
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Representative Whitaker's Page
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Representative Phillips' Page
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Representative Austerman's Page
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Representative Porters's Page
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