After running into the wee hours of the morning, the Alaska Legislature began to look to their lives beyond the capital as they anticipated going back to their hometowns across the state. Their celebrations were came too soon.
Senate Bill 135 if signed by the governor will require prosecutors and judges to consider a victim's right to a timely disposition of their case when deciding whether to allow continuances.
The Senate agreed today with the House on their additions to the budget and sent the budget to the Governor for his signature.
The Legislation, Senate Bill 140 was voted on and passed today by the Alaska Senate. It now makes its way to the desk of Governor Parnell for his signature.