Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-01-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0057 SB 60 SENATE BILL NO. 60 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act repealing fees imposed on the sale of new tires, the sale of certain studded tires, and the installation of certain metal studs on tires; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Transportation and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Governor's transmittal letter dated January 17: Dear President Green: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill repealing fees imposed on the sale of new tires, the sale of certain studded tires, and the installation of certain metal studs on tires. Families in Alaska should not be financially penalized by purchasing safer tires for their vehicle. 2007-01-19 Senate Journal Page 0058 Current law imposes a fee of $2.50 a tire on the retail sale of new tires for motor vehicles designed for use on a highway. Current law also imposes an additional fee of $5.00 a tire on the retail sale of new tires that are studded with metal studs weighing more than 1.1 grams each and on the installation of such metal studs on tires. The attached bill would repeal all of those fees, effective July 1, 2007. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor