Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-05-17 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-05-17 House Journal Page 1809 SB 119 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions; amending campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements, campaign contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after elections, and provisions related to unused campaign contributions; providing for expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures for determining, violations of state election campaign laws; amending the time 2003-05-17 House Journal Page 1810 period within which to file an administrative complaint of a violation of state election campaign laws; amending the definitions of 'express communication' and 'political party' for state election campaigns; amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the reporting of financial interests by public officials; adding a definition of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public official financial disclosure requirements; allowing classified employees to take an active part in political party management; and making conforming amendments." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions; amending campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements, campaign contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after elections, and provisions related to unused campaign contributions; providing for expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures for determining, violations of state election campaign laws; amending the time period within which to file an administrative complaint of a violation of state election campaign laws; amending the definitions of 'express communication' and 'political party' for state election campaigns; amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the reporting of financial interests by public officials; adding a definition of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public official financial disclosure requirements; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) 2003-05-17 House Journal Page 1811 The report was signed by Representatives Harris and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Harris, Williams Do not pass (2): Kerttula, Berkowitz No recommendation (5): Meyer, Hawker, Stoltze, Chenault, Moses Amend (1): Whitaker The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 119(FIN): 5. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration CSSB 119(FIN)(efd fld) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar.