Alaska House bill raises concerns about transparency, necessity of the trafficking council

Alaska House bill raises concerns about transparency, necessity of the trafficking council

The Alaska State Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 28, 2024. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)House Bill 118, a proposal to solidify the Alaska Governor’s Council on Human and Sex Trafficking into a permanent fixture of the state government, is a deeply concerning one, fraught with potential for continuing abuse and a demonstrated lack of necessity and accountability.  A close examination of the council’s track record, its potential for mis…