Police Reform Bills in the State with Representative Geran Tarr

In this episode, Kunaan has a conversation with Rep. Geran Tarr about bills she's introduced in the House. These bills would make changes to how police are allowed to interact with the public, create data for law makers to work with, and create public safety.

The House Bills introduced by Rep. Tarr are HB253, HB254, HB255, HB256, HB269, and HB270. She suggested that you call her office and talk to David (907-465-3424} or email her.

Rep. Tarr mentioned that these bills she introduced are the Sister Bills to ones Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson introduced in the Senate. The Senate Bills are SB1, SB2, SB3, SB4, SB7 and SB46. These are the bills that will have a tab for documents where you can find information that supports the bills.

When you go to the main page, at the bottom, you will find 3 pieces of information. The first one Rep. Tarr mentioned was texting the bill (for example, HB253) you want information on to 559-245-2529 to enroll for text messages about the bill. The second thing she mentioned was Bill Tracking Management Facility which you sign up to get emailed updates. The third thing wasn't mentioned, but you can put in your address to find your legislators.

Kunaan brought up an event that will be held in Anchorage on April 1st, Justice for Bishar Hassan. My condolences to Bishar's family. They are not the only people grieving because of Police Violence in our state.

We also mentioned donating to your local soup kitchen, which is Stone Soup Cafe in Fairbanks. You can also donate to KRWK. If none of these links work or you would like to donate to Kunaan so she can continue this work, go to caffeinewithkunaan.com

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