31st Legislature(2019-2020)

Bill History/Action for Legislature

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  • Bill HB 79
  • Current Status (H) RLS
  • Status Date 03/18/2020
  • Bill Version
  • Short Title PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIRE BENEFITS
  • Sponsor(S) REPRESENTATIVES KOPP, Shaw, LeDoux, Fields, Spohnholz, Rasmussen, Claman, Josephson, Merrick, Hopkins

  • Title "An Act relating to participation of certain peace officers and firefighters in the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; relating to eligibility of peace officers and firefighters for medical, disability, and death benefits; relating to liability of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; and providing for an effective date."
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Full Text of HB 79 Intro/ Offered Passed
Version Amended Name PDF Date House Senate
HB0079A HB 79 pdf
HB0079B CSHB 79(FIN) pdf

Fiscal Action Summary

HB 79 Published
Fiscal Note Preparer Date Chamber Fiscal Impact Cmte Report Approp Bill
pdf Fiscal Note 1 Administration H Y HL&C
pdf Fiscal Note 2 Administration H Y HFIN

Bill Amendments Summary

  • Bill : HB 79

Amendments that are adopted are incorporated into the next version of the bill.
PDF versions of the amendment may have slight variations from the Journal entry. The Journal should be considered the authoritative version.

Action Journal
Amendment Chamber Action Date Page PDF

House and Senate Minutes/Recordings

  • Bill : HB 79
Meeting Date Start Time Title Meeting Details
3/17/2020 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
3/4/2020 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
2/27/2020 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
5/15/2019 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/18/2019 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE Minutes Audio/Video
4/1/2019 3:15 PM HOUSE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
3/25/2019 3:15 PM HOUSE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
3/22/2019 3:15 PM HOUSE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video
3/20/2019 3:15 PM HOUSE LABOR & COMMERCE Minutes Audio/Video

Documents for Bill HB 79 31st Legislature

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HB 79 Public Testimony Rec'd by 031820 (2).pdf HFIN 3/17/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 Public Testimony Rec'd by 031620 (2).pdf HFIN 3/17/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 Public Testimony rec'd by 030320.pdf HFIN 3/4/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 State Actuary Report - Summary of 20-year projection of Additional State Contributions - current vs HB 79G (two adverse asset scenarios)022920.pdf HFIN 3/4/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 State Actuary Rerport - Distribution of contributions for FY22-FY23_current vs HB 79G (baseline scenario)022920.pdf HFIN 3/4/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 Fiscal Note 3.04.2020.pdf HFIN 3/4/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 State Actuary Report Narrative FY22-FY26 3.04.2020.pdf HFIN 3/4/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 ver. O 2.27.2020.pdf HFIN 2/27/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 Presentation Explanation of Changes Ver U to Ver O 2.27.2020.pdf HFIN 2/27/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 Sectional Analysis ver O 2.27.2020.pdf HFIN 2/27/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 Explantion of Changes ver O 2.27.2020.pdf HFIN 2/27/2020 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 PERS Plan Comparison.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Winn 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Winegarner 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Whitney 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Wells 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Walters 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Wallace 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Wallace 5.12.2019 (2).pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Wagner 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Vierra 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Upchurch 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Thompson 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Strahan 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Stiler 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Stage-Harvey 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Spohn 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Smith 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Simonds 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support SGallien 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Schneider 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Romero 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Rojas-Villarreal 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Robertson 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Quinton 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Presser 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Potter 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Pierson 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support PGregg 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Peterson 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Pereira 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Ohms 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support O'Connor 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Molle 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Meinhardt 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support McDonald 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support McConnel 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Mayes 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Marcini 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Lex 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Lewis 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Lamphier 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Kroenig 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Kopplin 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Kneaper 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Kiewik 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Keene 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Karlberg 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support JWolcott 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Joyner 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Jones 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Jensen 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Jeffers 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Huf 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Holeman 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support HGallien 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Hendricks 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Head 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Hawbaker 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Harvey 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Harley 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Hanson 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Gunderson 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Glorioso 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Fuchs 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Fraize 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Foster 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Forth 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Fifer 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Fenton 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Fellman 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Farrel 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Duffy 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support DJones 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support DGregg 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Dennis 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Davies 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support CKiewik 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support CHanson 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Buness 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Bundy 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Buchta 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support BPierson 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Bowey 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Booher 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support BMolle 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Blackburn 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Bird 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Biederman 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Bender 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Bell 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Barnes 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Barbeau 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Badalich 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Albright 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Alaska Fire Chiefs Association Styers 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Adams 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Concern Baxter 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Letter of Support Adam Lust 5.12.2019.pdf HFIN 5/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB079 Dep. of Rev PERS-TRS Performance Simulation 5.12.2019 (004).pdf HFIN 5/14/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79 PERS Plan Comparison.pdf HFIN 5/14/2019 9:00:00 AM
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HB 79 NEW FN DOA CAS.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB79 PERS Tier Comparisons for Bill 4.12.2019.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB079 W.Fornia PSF-Presentation to House Finance 4.16.2019.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB079 Sponsor Statement ver U 4.2.2019.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB079 Sectional Analysis ver U 4.2.2019.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB079 Additional Information DPS Commissioned Employee Engagement Survey Results Overview December 2017 4.2.2019.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB079 Finance Rep Kopp Introduction Presentation 4.2.2019.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB079 Additional Information DPS Recruitment-Retention Plan Overview 4.2.2019.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB079 W.Fornia PSF-Presentation to House Finance 4.16.2019.pdf HFIN 4/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
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HB 79.Fiscal Note DOA.pdf HL&C 4/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB 79.Backup Updated Letters of Support 4.1.19.pdf HL&C 4/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB 79.Sponsor Statement UPDATED.pdf HL&C 4/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 L&C Rep Kopp Introduction Presentation 3.18.2019.pptx HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 W.Fornia PSF-Presentation to House LaborCommerce 3.18.2019.pptx HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 Additional Information DPS Recruitment-Retention Plan Overview 3.11.2019.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB 79. Backup. Letters of Support.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB 79. Backup. Letter of Opposition.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 4/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 PERS Tier Comparisons for Bill 3.18.2019.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 4/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 Additional Information DPS Commissioned Employee Engagement Survey Results Overview December 2017 3.11.2019.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 4/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 Additional Information APFO Recruitment Retention Report 3.11.2019.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 Sectional Analysis ver U 3.12.2019.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 4/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 Sponser Statement ver U.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM
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HB79 version U.pdf HL&C 3/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/22/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 3/25/2019 3:15:00 PM
HL&C 4/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
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Jrn Date Jrn Page Text
264 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
264 (H) L&C, FIN
312 (H) COSPONSOR(S): FIELDS
341 (H) COSPONSOR(S): SPOHNHOLZ
Text (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
Text (H) Heard & Held
Min (H) Minutes (HL&C)
365 (H) COSPONSOR(S): RASMUSSEN
Text (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
Text (H) Heard & Held
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Text (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
Text (H) Heard & Held
Min (H) Minutes (HL&C)
Text (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
Text (H) Moved HB 79 Out of Committee
Min (H) Minutes (HL&C)
439 (H) L&C RPT 5DP 1NR
439 (H) DP: HANNAN, FIELDS, STUTES, LEDOUX, WOOL
439 (H) NR: TALERICO
440 (H) FN1: (ADM)
656 (H) COSPONSOR(S): CLAMAN
Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS ROOM 519
Text (H) Heard & Held
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680 (H) COSPONSOR(S): JOSEPHSON, MERRICK
Text (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS ROOM 519
Text (H) Heard & Held -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --
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Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519
Text (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 2:00 pm --
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Text (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519
Text (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>
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Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519
Text (H) Heard & Held
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1874 (H) COSPONSOR(S): HOPKINS
Text (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519
Text (H) Moved CSHB 79(FIN) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 3:15 pm --
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1929 (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) 4DP 3DNP 3NR 1AM
1929 (H) DP: ORTIZ, WOOL, JOSEPHSON, FOSTER
1929 (H) DNP: CARPENTER, KNOPP, SULLIVAN-LEONARD
1929 (H) NR: LEBON, MERRICK, JOHNSTON
1929 (H) AM: TILTON
1929 (H) FN2: (ADM/RETIREMENT PAYMENTS)
1929 (H) REFERRED TO RULES
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