Crime Victims Get Strengthened Rights with Senate Bill 135

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.

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.

Legislation to ensure public access to fishing streams in Alaska, or House Bill 144, was sent to the Governor for his signature yesterday.