Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-01-16 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-01-16 House Journal Page 0096 HB 63 HOUSE BILL NO. 63 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to electronic application for and issuance of licenses, permits, and tags issued by the Department of Fish and Game; relating to violations regarding a license, permit, or tag applied for or issued electronically; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources and Finance Committees. 2001-01-16 House Journal Page 0097 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 12, 2001, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: Since the beginning of my Administration, state agencies have increasingly moved into the high technology age. It is now common for agencies to use electronic means to interact with the public, whether it be to renew a driver's license, check the status of a permanent fund dividend application, or offer up-to-the-minute election results. The bill I transmit today is yet another effort by the state to make it easier for the public to conduct business with state government through electronic media. Building upon the Internet application process currently in place for applying for a fishing or hunting license, it will lay the groundwork for the state to eventually issue paperless licenses. A process allowing fishers and hunters to apply for and receive licenses, permits, or tags electronically should reduce paperwork for the public and the state while building a better, more efficient system for license management. This expedited process will improve fish and wildlife law enforcement efforts by making the online license data file available immediately. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor"