CSHB 67(JUD) Summary

• Expands grand jury powers to investigate matters of public welfare and safety, allows individual jurors to propose investigations, and permits citizens to request grand jury investigations with majority jury approval.

• Allows presentation of all evidence to grand juries, including hearsay evidence under specified circumstances, and permits hearsay from peace officers involved in investigations with corroborating evidence.

• Increases stalking in the first degree penalties by adding violation of conditions of release as an aggravating factor and prior convictions for related offenses.

• Requires consecutive sentencing for multiple violations of conditions of release under AS 11.56.757, with additional terms of imprisonment for underlying crimes.

• Expands sex offender registration requirements to include professional licensing information, temporary lodging addresses, and notices for extended absences of 7+ days, with stricter notification requirements for out-of-state travel.