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AK HB233

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/16/2009

Primary Sponsor

Scott Kawasaki

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Alaska Statute 11.61.200(g) regarding affirmative defenses to misconduct involving weapons in the third degree
  • Removes provisions that previously allowed an affirmative defense based on the defendant's location (dwelling or land appurtenant to dwelling) or lawful outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, trapping) requiring weapon carrying
  • Retains three affirmative defenses: receiving a pardon for the prior conviction, having the underlying conviction set aside through post-conviction proceedings, or 10+ years elapsing since the prior offense (if the prior offense did not involve violations of Alaska's assault statutes)
  • Restructures the remaining defenses by removing "EITHER" and "AND" conjunctions connecting the location and activity-based provisions that are being deleted

Legislative Description

Felon Carrying Concealed Weapon

Licensing

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

4/16/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/16/2009

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