04/07/2014 01:00 PM House RESOURCES
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| Confirmation Hearing(s): Board of Game | |
| SB77 | |
| SB137 | |
| HB371 | |
| Adjourn |
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| + | HB 371 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 137 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 77 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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| += | SB 138 | TELECONFERENCED | |
ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
HOUSE RESOURCES STANDING COMMITTEE
April 7, 2014
1:08 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Eric Feige, Co-Chair
Representative Dan Saddler, Co-Chair
Representative Peggy Wilson, Vice Chair
Representative Mike Hawker
Representative Craig Johnson
Representative Kurt Olson
Representative Paul Seaton
Representative Scott Kawasaki
Representative Geran Tarr
MEMBERS ABSENT
All members present
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
CONFIRMATION HEARING(S):
Alaska Board of Game
David Brown - Wrangell
Stanley Hoffman, Jr - Bethel
Ted Spraker - Soldotna
CONFIRMATION(S) ADVANCED
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 77(RES)
"An Act relating to big game hunting with children."
- MOVED HCS CSSB 77(RES) OUT OF COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL NO. 137
"An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Seismic
Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date."
- MOVED 137 OUT OF COMMITTEE
HOUSE BILL NO. 371
"An Act providing for the Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities to hold the surface estate of certain state
land; relating to the transfer of certain state land and
materials from the Department of Natural Resources to the
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for the
construction or maintenance of the state highway system, state
airports, and state public buildings and facilities; relating to
the lease or sale of certain marine or harbor facilities;
relating to the lease or disposal by the Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities of rights-of-way, property
interests, or improvements that are no longer required; relating
to the grant of certain easements over submerged state land to
the federal government; relating to the transfer of certain
maintenance stations on the James Dalton Highway to the
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; relating to
the conveyance of land for right-of-way purposes from the Alaska
Railroad Corporation to the Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date."
- HEARD & HELD
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) AM
"An Act relating to the purposes, powers, and duties of the
Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to an in-state
natural gas pipeline, an Alaska liquefied natural gas project,
and associated funds; requiring state agencies and other
entities to expedite reviews and actions related to natural gas
pipelines and projects; relating to the authorities and duties
of the commissioner of natural resources relating to a North
Slope natural gas project, oil and gas and gas only leases, and
royalty gas and other gas received by the state including gas
received as payment for the production tax on gas; relating to
the tax on oil and gas production, on oil production, and on gas
production; relating to the duties of the commissioner of
revenue relating to a North Slope natural gas project and gas
received as payment for tax; relating to confidential
information and public record status of information provided to
or in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and the
Department of Revenue; relating to apportionment factors of the
Alaska Net Income Tax Act; amending the definition of gross
value at the 'point of production' for gas for purposes of the
oil and gas production tax; clarifying that the exploration
incentive credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, and
the film production tax credit may not be taken against the gas
production tax paid in gas; relating to the oil or gas producer
education credit; requesting the governor to establish an
interim advisory board to advise the governor on municipal
involvement in a North Slope natural gas project; relating to
the development of a plan by the Alaska Energy Authority for
developing infrastructure to deliver affordable energy to areas
of the state that will not have direct access to a North Slope
natural gas pipeline and a recommendation of a funding source
for energy infrastructure development; establishing the Alaska
affordable energy fund; requiring the commissioner of revenue to
develop a plan and suggest legislation for municipalities,
regional corporations, and residents of the state to acquire
ownership interests in a North Slope natural gas pipeline
project; making conforming amendments; and providing for an
effective date."
- SCHEDULED BUT NOT HEARD
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION
BILL: SB 77
SHORT TITLE: BIG GAME HUNTING WITH CHILDREN
SPONSOR(s): SENATOR(s) MICCICHE
03/13/13 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/13/13 (S) RES, FIN
02/24/14 (S) PRIME SPONSOR CHANGED: MICCICHE
REPLACED KELLY
02/24/14 (S) BILL REPRINTED 2/24/14
03/05/14 (S) RES AT 3:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
03/05/14 (S) Moved CSSB 77(RES) Out of Committee
03/05/14 (S) MINUTE(RES)
03/07/14 (S) RES RPT CS 6DP SAME TITLE
03/07/14 (S) DP: GIESSEL, FRENCH, MICCICHE, BISHOP,
FAIRCLOUGH, DYSON
03/12/14 (S) FIN RPT CS(RES) 6DP 1NR
03/12/14 (S) DP: KELLY, MEYER, DUNLEAVY, HOFFMAN,
FAIRCLOUGH, BISHOP
03/12/14 (S) NR: OLSON
03/12/14 (S) FIN AT 9:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532
03/12/14 (S) Moved CSSB 77(RES) Out of Committee
03/12/14 (S) MINUTE(FIN)
03/24/14 (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
03/24/14 (S) VERSION: CSSB 77(RES)
03/25/14 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/25/14 (H) RES
04/07/14 (H) RES AT 1:00 PM BARNES 124
BILL: SB 137
SHORT TITLE: EXTEND SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION
SPONSOR(s): SENATOR(s) BISHOP
01/24/14 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/24/14 (S) RES
02/24/14 (S) RES AT 3:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
02/24/14 (S) Scheduled But Not Heard
02/26/14 (S) RES AT 3:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
02/26/14 (S) Moved SB 137 Out of Committee
02/26/14 (S) MINUTE(RES)
02/28/14 (S) RES RPT 4DP
02/28/14 (S) DP: GIESSEL, FRENCH, MICCICHE, DYSON
02/28/14 (S) FIN REFERRAL ADDED
03/10/14 (S) FIN RPT 4DP 2NR
03/10/14 (S) DP: KELLY, MEYER, FAIRCLOUGH, HOFFMAN
03/10/14 (S) NR: DUNLEAVY, OLSON
03/10/14 (S) FIN AT 9:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532
03/10/14 (S) Moved SB 137 Out of Committee
03/10/14 (S) MINUTE(FIN)
03/24/14 (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
03/24/14 (S) VERSION: SB 137
03/25/14 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/25/14 (H) RES, FIN
04/07/14 (H) RES AT 1:00 PM BARNES 124
BILL: HB 371
SHORT TITLE: STATE LAND AND MATERIALS
SPONSOR(s): TRANSPORTATION BY REQUEST
03/10/14 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/10/14 (H) TRA, RES
03/11/14 (H) TRA AT 1:00 PM BARNES 124
03/11/14 (H) Heard & Held
03/11/14 (H) MINUTE(TRA)
03/18/14 (H) TRA AT 1:00 PM BARNES 124
03/18/14 (H) Heard & Held
03/18/14 (H) MINUTE(TRA)
03/20/14 (H) TRA AT 1:00 PM BARNES 124
03/20/14 (H) Moved CSHB 371(TRA) Out of Committee
03/20/14 (H) MINUTE(TRA)
03/21/14 (H) TRA RPT CS(TRA) NT 4DP 1NR 1AM
03/21/14 (H) DP: GATTIS, ISAACSON, FEIGE, P.WILSON
03/21/14 (H) NR: LYNN
03/21/14 (H) AM: KREISS-TOMKINS
04/07/14 (H) RES AT 1:00 PM BARNES 124
WITNESS REGISTER
DAVID BROWN, Appointee
Wrangell, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Spoke as appointee to the Alaska Board of
Game.
STANLEY "STOSH" HOFFMAN, JR., Appointee
Bethel, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Spoke as appointee to the Alaska Board of
Game.
TED SPRAKER, Appointee
Soldotna, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Spoke as appointee to the Alaska Board of
Game.
SAM ROHRER, President
Alaska Professional Hunters Association (APHA)
Kodiak, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Spoke in support of the three appointees to
the Alaska Board of Game.
AL BARRETTE
Fairbanks, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during the discussion for
appointments to the Alaska Board of Game and testified in
support of CSSB 77(RES).
TOBY WHEELER
Homer, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during confirmation hearings for
the Board of Game appointees.
ROBERT MUMFORD, Member
Alaska Board of Game
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during confirmation hearings for
the Board of Game appointees.
LARRY SEMMENS, Staff
Senator Peter Micciche
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Presented CSSB 77 on behalf of the bill
sponsor, Senator Micciche.
DOUG VINCENT-LANG, Acting Director
Division of Wildlife Conservation
Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G)
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during discussion of CSSB 77.
AL BARRETTE
Fairbanks, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of CSSB 77(RES).
BRITTANY HUTCHISON, Staff
Senator Click Bishop
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Presented SB 137 on behalf of the bill
sponsor, Senator Bishop.
ROBERT SCHER, Chair
Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission
Fairbanks, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified and answered questions during
discussion of SB 137.
BECKY ROONEY, Staff
Representative Peggy Wilson
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: As aide to the committee, introduced HB 371
on behalf of the House Transportation Standing Committee.
KIM RICE, Deputy Commissioner
Office of the Commissioner
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during discussion of HB 371.
JOHN BENNETT, Right-of-Way Chief
Northern Region
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Fairbanks, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during discussion of HB 371.
SEAN LYNCH, Assistant Attorney General
Transportation Section
Civil Division (Juneau)
Department of Law
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during discussion of HB 371.
WYN MENEFEE, Chief of Operations
Division of Mining, Land and Water
Department of Natural Resources
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during discussion of HB 371.
ACTION NARRATIVE
1:08:55 PM
CO-CHAIR DAN SADDLER called the House Resources Standing
Committee meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. Representatives
Saddler, Feige, Johnson, Hawker, Kawasaki, Tarr, P. Wilson,
Seaton, and Olson were present at the call to order.
^Confirmation Hearing(s): Board of Game
CONFIRMATION HEARING(S):
Alaska Board of Game
1:09:38 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER announced that the first order of business
would be the confirmation hearings for appointment to the Alaska
Board of Game.
1:10:08 PM
DAVID BROWN, Appointee, reported that he had been in Alaska for
32 years, and he was a retired teacher. He stated that he was
an avid hunter and trapper, and a commercial crab fisherman. He
said that he was a member of the National Rifle Association
(NRA) and had been a hunter education instructor for archery.
He shared that his interest for service on the board was to
ensure the use of Alaska wildlife in a sustainable manner, with
the maximum opportunity for everyone to hunt. He noted that he
was an advocate of fair chase hunting and sportsmanship. In
response to Chair Saddler, he said that, as he was retired, he
had the time to devote to board and committee meetings.
1:11:47 PM
REPRESENTATIVE P. WILSON requested Mr. Brown to share some of
his experiences when teaching archery.
MR. BROWN replied that he promoted fair chase and not hunting
from a three-wheeler or from the road, as the hunt was more than
just the killing of an animal.
1:13:37 PM
REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI asked Mr. Brown how he became aware of
the opening on this board.
MR. BROWN explained that some friends had informed him of the
vacancy and asked if he would be interested. As he now had the
time, he said he could do "a good job of it."
REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI inquired about Mr. Brown's thoughts
regarding the currently proposed Big Bull Moose Derby
legislation, similar to fish derbies with the winner for the
largest fish.
MR. BROWN replied that he was not in support of big game derbies
as they can "sometimes make people do unruly or unlawful things
to try to win a prize." He opined that fishing was a little
different than hunting. He suggested that it could also promote
poor sportsmanship when the goal was to win a prize.
REPRESENTATIVE P. WILSON lauded the integrity and fairness by
Mr. Brown in all situations, opining that he would be a good
addition to the Board of Game.
1:16:40 PM
STANLEY "STOSH" HOFFMAN, JR., Appointee, shared that he was a
life-long Alaskan, born in Bethel, raised in McGrath, and
currently residing in Bethel. He reported that he was a
commercial and subsistence fisherman, a certified assistant
guide, and the owner and operator of several small businesses in
Bethel. He said that he was first appointed to the Board of
Game in 2008 by then-Governor Palin, and he had been re-
appointed by Governor Parnell three years previously. He shared
that he had originally submitted his name for nomination as a
way "to get back to Alaska's resource and do more for the people
of Alaska and give some representation to this side of the state
here, I thought there was a need for that."
1:18:44 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER asked whether Mr. Hoffman's view of any game
management issues had evolved during his tenure on the board.
MR. HOFFMAN, JR. replied that he had become more aware of
statewide issues that did not pertain to his home area. He said
that he was "a lot more informed now and I get a good chance to
listen to a lot of different people."
1:20:28 PM
TED SPRAKER, Appointee, said that he was a graduate of the
University of Wyoming, with a bachelor's degree in wildlife
management and a master's degree in range science and
management. He shared that he had a long time goal to work in
wildlife management in Alaska, and that he was fortunate to have
that opportunity in 1973. He had worked for the US Fish and
Wildlife Service and then the Alaska Department of Fish & Game
as a wildlife biologist until he retired in 2002. He shared
that he was appointed to the Board of Game by then-Governor
Murkowski, re-appointed by then-Governor Palin, and again three
more times by Governor Parnell. He reported that this would be
his fifth term on the board, that he had been the Vice Chair for
two terms, and that he was currently the Chair. He declared
that it had been an honor to be on the board, and that it was a
humbling experience to work in the wildlife field. He reported
that this was his way to do his best for conservation and to
give back to the public, and he declared how much he enjoyed the
public testimony during the Board of Game meetings. He shared
that listening with the same level of respect to all individuals
for all sides of an issue was the key to a successful public
process. He related that it was a mandatory duty, as Chair, to
first consider the conservation concerns and sustainability, and
to also listen to the users. He said that he was a strong
advocate for active wildlife management for healthy and
sustainable populations as it benefited all the users. He
expressed his hope to continue to be a part of the process.
1:26:20 PM
REPRESENTATIVE TARR expressed her appreciation for Mr. Spraker's
statement of listening to all the sides of an issue. She
referenced an email in opposition to his re-appointment, and
asked that he respond to the 2011 aerial wolf control in Game
Management Unit (GMU) 15A that he had supported, even though
ADF&G biologists testified that habitat was the primary factor
for limiting the growth of the moose population. She asked
about Mr. Spraker's role for working in conjunction with, or on
a different path from, the ADF&G biologists.
MR. SPRAKER replied that there had been a lot of public interest
when the proposal came up, as the moose population on the Kenai
Peninsula had declined about 75 percent, with a corresponding
decrease in hunters. He reported that he had been the area
biologist for almost 24 years, and he had a lot of experience
with the moose population in GMU 15A, where the program had been
implemented. He declared that he was a strong advocate for this
program. He opined that, although the habitat had led to a
decline of the moose population over time and many believe that
habitat alone was the key to restoring the moose population in
this area, this was not the answer. He referenced the 4,000
moose, 50-60 wolves, fewer brown bears, and similar numbers of
black bears in this habitat area during the mid-1980's, and
pointed out that the moose population could sustain a high level
of predation. However, with a similar predator population, a
current moose population of 1200-1500 could not sustain the same
level of predation. He offered his assessment of the habitat
given ADF&G rates, which was indicative of a moose population
able to grow, although it was still declining. He offered his
belief that the board members and ADF&G upper level staff agreed
that it was necessary to first arrest the impacts of predation
and increase the survival of moose calves before addressing
habitat enhancement in order to grow the moose population. He
pointed to similar state-wide programs to temporarily reduce the
impacts of predation before any habitat enhancement.
1:31:33 PM
REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI referenced a submitted e-mail which
stated that ADF&G biologists had testified, at that time, that
habitat was the primary factor. He asked for an explanation to
the circumstances in which Mr. Spraker would ignore the local
ADF&G biologists.
MR. SPRAKER replied that his experience of 30 years working with
ADF&G and 10 years on the Alaska Board of Game had allowed him
to review many of these situations, talk with many trained
scientists, and be involved in many projects. He declared that
his job as a board member did not guarantee his agreement with
ADF&G, but instead allowed him to look at things objectively,
listen to the public, and make a decision. He stated that he
was very aware of what was going on in GMU 15A, and that he
disagreed with ADF&G that habitat enhancement would increase the
moose population in that area. He declared that the moose
population was decreasing each year, and although calf
production was high, there was also high calf mortality. He
stated that his obligation was to his experience for the
resource and to the public, and he did his best to be an
independent, scientifically-based thinker.
REPRESENTATIVE P. WILSON, reading from Mr. Spraker's resume,
expressed her appreciation for his hands-on experience.
1:35:54 PM
CO-CHAIR FEIGE referenced the debate of predation versus habitat
and asked if there was a particular metric that was generally
accepted in terms of predation, and if it varied between the
game management units.
MR. SPRAKER replied that biologists did use some metrics, which
included that survival of 20-25 calves per 100 through November
was barely enough to sustain the population; survival of 35-40
calves would realize growth, and a higher calf survival would
ensure the population would grow. He reported that a birth rate
average was about 120-130 calves per 100 cows. He declared that
it was necessary to have a sustained calf to cow ratio of about
25 annually, and that some areas of the Kenai Peninsula were
much lower. He offered his belief that it would require long-
term, large-scale habitat enhancement to build the Kenai moose
population back to the 1950s level, but that it would first
require addressing predation.
1:39:01 PM
CO-CHAIR FEIGE asked if there was a general estimate for the
number of moose killed annually by brown bear on the Kenai, and
if the adjusted brown bear population accounted for an
adjustment to the moose population.
MR. SPRAKER replied that he did not know the answer, although he
had been involved with studies to assess brown and black bear
predation rates, which had revealed that black bears killed 45
percent of the moose calves, brown bears killed 11 percent, and
wolves killed 11 percent. He reported that he was only aware of
predation rates for wolf packs, which made a kill every 4.5
days, and about 75 percent of these were moose. He said there
were about 21 packs of wolves on the Kenai Peninsula. He noted
that his studies had revealed that "some bears were absolute
moose killers... while other bears never fooled with moose."
1:41:53 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER opened public testimony.
1:42:09 PM
SAM ROHRER, President, Alaska Professional Hunters Association
(APHA), stated that APHA supported the appointment of Mr. Brown,
noting that Mr. Brown was a former teacher and children were the
future of hunting, and referencing Mr. Brown's testimony to the
importance of fair chase and children. Regarding Mr. Hoffman,
Jr., APHA supported his nomination, pointing to his service on
the board and the viewpoints he had brought to the board
process. He directed attention to the nomination of Ted Spraker
and reported that APHA supported his re-appointment. He
declared that Mr. Spraker was an exceptional board member who
could successfully navigate the complex and contentious issues
presented to the board process. He said that Mr. Spraker
approached the process with an open mind that weighed all sides
of a proposal, while carefully considering its biological and
allocative implications. He opined that Mr. Spraker had also
been an excellent chairman of the board.
1:44:50 PM
AL BARRETTE said that he had regularly attended as many Board of
Game meetings as possible during the previous decade. He said
that he did not have any comments for Mr. Brown, although he
opined that fair chase was sometimes adverse to the subsistence
take. He expressed support for Mr. Hoffman, as he was
approachable and available, well-prepared, and knowledgeable of
the concerns. He stated his support for Mr. Spraker, as he was
also well-prepared, expressed a desire to hear testimony from
all the attendees at the board meeting, and was interactive
during public testimony. He declared his support for Mr.
Spraker's actions in GMU 15A, sharing that he had proposed to
stop predator control in that region. He reported that predator
control protected current moose populations now, whereas habitat
enhancement took many years to grow. He expressed his support
for the statesman-like demeanor by Mr. Spraker during a recently
contentious board meeting.
1:48:38 PM
REPRESENTATIVE TARR asked if Mr. Barrette had any issue with
board member longevity.
MR. BARRETTE replied that there were advantages for some members
having longevity, as the historical background was often
important.
1:50:01 PM
TOBY WHEELER directed his comments to the nomination of Mr.
Spraker, and offered his opinion that the board needed to be
better rounded with a non-consumptive user supporting wildlife
viewing and tourism. He allowed that biology could be an
inexact science, with debate regarding predator control versus
habitat enhancement, and he suggested a board member who was
less supportive for predator control with a wider view than just
hunting and trapping.
1:52:10 PM
ROBERT MUMFORD, Board Member, Alaska Board of Game, spoke in
support of all three board member appointees. He said he liked
what Dave Brown had to say, and opined that he would be "a good,
strong board member." He related that he had worked with Stosh
Hoffman, and that he was highly respected, very articulate,
well-reasoned in his thought process, and a pleasure to work
with. He declared his support for Ted Spraker and his wealth of
experience that would be difficult to obtain otherwise. He
opined that Mr. Straker, as chair, was one of the finest, and
that he treated testifiers with respect.
1:54:37 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER closed public testimony.
1:54:53 PM
REPRESENTATIVE SEATON shared that he had received four detailed
comments from his constituents. He said that the issue with Mr.
Spraker was for a philosophical difference with active
management or predator control.
REPRESENTATIVE OLSON related that he had known Ted Spraker since
the early 1980s and had found that Mr. Spraker was knowledgeable
and his positions were well-thought out, even though they did
not always agree.
CO-CHAIR SADDLER mused that navigation of the cross currents of
public policy over a range of time and administrations required
nimble feet and a strong foundation in game management.
REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI reflected on the ideal for having a
board that doesn't always agree. He lauded diversity on a rule
making body.
1:56:58 PM
CO-CHAIR FEIGE moved to advance the confirmations for appointees
referred to the House Resources Standing Committee for
consideration to the joint session of the House and Senate for
consideration. He noted that each member's signature on the
committee's report in no way reflects the member's vote during
the joint floor session. There being no objection, the
confirmations were advanced.
The committee took an at-ease from 1:57 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SB 77-BIG GAME HUNTING WITH CHILDREN
2:00:57 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER announced that the next order of business would
be CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 77(RES) "An Act relating to big game
hunting with children."
2:01:10 PM
LARRY SEMMENS, Staff, Senator Peter Micciche, Alaska State
Legislature, said that the proposed bill had been recommended
and requested by Senator Kelly and the chair of the Board of
Game, Ted Spraker. He paraphrased from the sponsor statement,
which read:
Since long before statehood, Alaska has enjoyed a long
history rich with the subsistence, social and cultural
benefits, as well as the generational outdoor
traditions derived from Alaska's hunting culture. Such
traditions and the outdoor legacy in the best interest
of all Alaskans, is most effectively passed on to the
next generation by encouraging young people to hunt
responsibly.
The Board of Game currently possesses the ability to
establish special hunts to ensure the responsible
instruction and indoctrination of young hunters. This
bill will give the board more flexibility to establish
youth hunts. The bill will also make an exception to
the rule that both the youth hunter and the adult
hunter's tags must be punched whenever an animal is
harvested in a youth hunt.
In the specific case where the hunt is for black-
tailed deer in areas where the annual limit is one
deer, only one tag would have to be punched. This
exception would allow a family to harvest a deer for
each tag rather than one deer for two tags. Without
this provision, it is likely that there could be low
or non-existent participation in youth deer hunts in
these areas.
Encouraging youth to responsibly participate and carry
on Alaska's great hunting tradition and outdoor
heritage is very important for youth development and
quality multi-generational outdoor experiences. I
hope you will consider supporting this important bill.
MR. SEMMENS reported that the proposed bill had been unanimously
passed by the Senate and had a zero fiscal note. It allowed the
Board of Game more flexibility to establish youth hunting
seasons by removing a requirement to set the season before
school and the regular hunting season. It allows a deviation
from the normal requirement of punching both the adult and the
youth tags, specifically for Sitka black-tailed deer, thereby
allowing a family to take one deer per tag.
2:03:57 PM
REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI directed attention to the definition of
"adult" on page 2, line 1, and asked if this was the typical
definition for an adult.
MR. SEMMENS replied that he was unsure if that was a typical
definition throughout statute. He deferred to ADF&G.
DOUG VINCENT-LANG, Acting Director, Division of Wildlife
Conservation, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, offered to
research and get back to the committee with an answer.
REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI reflected that hunting and sport fishing
licenses typically considered 18 as the adult age.
CO-CHAIR FEIGE referred to page 1, line 15, "In this
subsection," which preceded the definitions for adult. He
offered his belief that the intent was for the person
accompanying the child to be over the age of 21.
2:07:06 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER opened public testimony.
2:07:52 PM
REPRESENTATIVE SEATON asked about the elimination of the extra
season and questioned whether any time there was an adult
hunting with someone under 17 years of age it would be necessary
for both to punch their harvest tickets, which had greater
ramifications than an extra season.
MR. SEMMENS offered his understanding that the provisions of the
proposed bill were only applicable to special youth hunts
established by the Board of Game and would not impact the
regular season and those regulations.
MR. VINCENT-LANG explained that the Board of Game, under the
statute, created youth hunting opportunities that were different
than the regularly scheduled season. He reported that, as in
recent years schools had started earlier, it was now more
difficult to provide those hunting seasons. This legislation
was trying to eliminate the requirement for before the school
year hunting dates, so that youth hunts could be offered at
times other than the narrow window of time before school began.
REPRESENTATIVE SEATON understood that this proposed bill only
applied to certain designated hunts, with no consequence for
control over non-special hunting seasons.
MR. VINCENT-LANG agreed.
2:11:31 PM
REPRESENTATIVE TARR requested clarification of the age
designation, reporting that it was necessary to be 16 years of
age to obtain a hunting license, and yet the proposed bill
referenced 17 years of age. She questioned whether it would be
better for the bill to have 16 years of age as the cut-off, so
that older individuals would have the opportunities for regular
bag limits.
MR. VINCENT-LANG replied that the ages were not changing as a
result of the proposed bill. He questioned why the ages had
been selected in the proposed bill. He opined that the ages
reflected maturity, and that this offered the opportunity for
youth still living at home to go on the special youth hunts. He
said that age was not a constraint for the current special
established hunts.
2:13:33 PM
AL BARRETTE testified in support of the proposed bill, as the
removal of the side boundaries complicated the allocation issues
at the Board of Game. He stated that the Board of Game promoted
youth hunting and had the authority to allocate to different
user groups. He said that the proposed bill would work and its
added language would help to codify.
CO-CHAIR SADDLER closed public testimony.
2:14:49 PM
REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON referred to page 1, lines 7-8, of the
proposed bill, and read: "Only a resident child accompanied by
a resident adult ...." He asked why there was a need for the
following language for resident parent, step-parent, or legal
guardian as this should cover all the possibilities.
MR. SEMMENS deferred to Mr. Vincent-Lang.
MR. VINCENT-LANG said this should be read as two different
parts. The first language would allow a resident adult to take
a resident child who was not his family on a hunt. The
remainder language for a resident parent, step-parent, or legal
guardian allowed for a nonresident child to be taken along.
CO-CHAIR FEIGE opined that statute did not currently address a
nonresident child and a resident grandparent, and asked whether
this addition should be considered.
REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER pointed out that the existing statute had
already been debated in the legislature. He offered his belief
that a resident child accompanied by a resident adult should
encompass a child and the child's grandparent. He also
questioned the need for the additional language, opining that
current statute seemed to be working and it was the sponsor's
intent to remove the seasonal restrictions and to acknowledge
the unique circumstances for Sitka black-tailed deer.
REPRESENTATIVE SEATON expressed his support for the issue raised
by Co-Chair Feige, and that this was an opportune time to expand
this opportunity.
CO-CHAIR SADDLER suggested that a resident legal guardian may
also fulfill this requirement.
REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER acknowledged the merits of the ongoing
conversation, and asked to what degree the discussion should
include a blood family member, and should the issue of step-
children be addressed.
REPRESENTATIVE SEATON pointed out that step-children were
already covered, and that only resident grandparents were not
covered.
2:20:48 PM
CO-CHAIR FEIGE moved to adopt Conceptual Amendment 1 as follows:
Page 1, line 9, following "resident parent,"
Insert "resident grandparent,"
MR. SEMMENS said that there was no objection from the sponsor,
Senator Micciche.
There being no objection, Conceptual Amendment 1 was adopted.
2:22:11 PM
REPRESENTATIVE TARR suggested that it may be necessary to amend
page 1, lines 14-15, to also include "grandparent."
CO-CHAIR SADDLER suggested that Conceptual Amendment 1 would
allow some latitude.
2:22:47 PM
CO-CHAIR FEIGE moved to adopt Conceptual Amendment 2 as follows:
Page 1, line 14, following "parent,"
Insert "grandparent,"
MR. SEMMENS pointed out that this phrase also occurred on page
1, lines 10 - 11.
CO-CHAIR FEIGE moved [Conceptual Amendment 1] to Conceptual
Amendment 2 to include the addition of "grandparents" wherever
applicable.
CO-CHAIR SADDLER said Conceptual Amendment 1 to Conceptual
Amendment 2 would add "grandparent" as necessary throughout the
bill to reflect the intent. There being no objection,
Conceptual Amendment 1 to Conceptual Amendment 2 was adopted.
There being no objection, Conceptual Amendment 2, as amended,
was adopted.
2:24:25 PM
CO-CHAIR FEIGE moved to report CSSB 77(RES), Version 28-
LS0630\N, as amended, out of committee with individual
recommendations and the accompanying fiscal notes.
REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI objected and pointed out that AS
16.05.407 used language different than the proposed bill for who
must accompany a non-resident during the hunting of big game.
He then withdrew his objection.
There being no further objection, HCS CSSB 77(RES) was reported
from the House Resources Standing Committee.
The committee took an at-ease from 2:25 p.m. to 2:29 p.m.
SB 137-EXTEND SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION
2:29:28 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER announced that the next order of business would
be SENATE BILL NO. 137, "An Act extending the termination date
of the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing
for an effective date."
2:29:43 PM
BRITTANY HUTCHISON, Staff, Senator Click Bishop, Alaska State
Legislature, presented SB 137 on behalf of Senator Bishop. She
paraphrased from the sponsor statement, which read:
Alaska has more earthquakes than any other region
in the U.S. and is one of the most seismically active
areas in the world. In fact, we are approaching the
th
50 anniversary of the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake,
the most powerful in recorded North American history.
Given the historical record and inevitable
potential of future earthquake activity, Alaska needs
the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission. The
ASHSC is statutorily designated as an advisory body
for seismic hazard safety mitigation. The ASHSC's
overarching purpose is to analyze and disseminate
information, review predictions and proposed warnings,
and to provide recommendations for seismic safety
mitigation.
I would like to see the termination date of the
Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission (ASHSC)
extended from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2020.
According to the Division of Legislative Audit, the
commission has a demonstrated public need and
therefore the termination date should be extended.
The public need is proven and the public interest is
served in the following ways:
1) The commission assists with seismic hazard safety
training efforts. For example, in 2011 and 2012,
the ASHSC coordinated with the Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs to facilitate
training workshops for volunteer first responders
who would respond after a severe earthquake.
2) They hope to significantly improve school safety
by collaborating with the Department of Education
and Early Development on seismic issues
concerning school construction and renovations.
Seismic hazard mitigation efforts for schools are
an important commission priority, as schools are
critical infrastructure.
3) The ASHSC served the public's interest by making
seismic hazards mitigation recommendations to the
governor, legislature and private entities
through annual reports.
4) The commission helps facilitate collaboration
amongst agencies with related missions and
private sector entities on seismic hazard
mitigation.
2:31:53 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER opened public testimony.
2:32:07 PM
ROBERT SCHER, Chair, Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission,
explained that the commission was, effectively, an advisory body
charged with recommending goals and priorities to mitigate
seismic hazards. He stated that the commission would recommend
policies for research, mapping, and monitoring, while reviewing
practices of recovery and reconstruction after a major
earthquake, and to recommend improvements to mitigate loss in
similar future events. He noted that the commission also
gathered, analyzed, and disseminated information of general
interest, on behalf of the Legislature, the governor, local
governments, and the public and private sector. He declared
that this was an eclectic body of volunteers, comprised of
geologists, the State of Alaska seismologist, civil and
structural engineers, emergency responders, and the insurance
industry. He shared that he was a civil, geo-technical
engineer. He directed attention to the recent Division of
Legislative Audit report that the commission functioned in the
best interest of the state and the public. He expressed his
desire for the commission to be extended for an additional six
years, and he assured the committee that some projects were
already underway, and others were considered, for this future
period. He directed attention to the commission's Annual Report
to the Governor and State Legislature for 2013 [Included in
members' packets] which included the most recent strategic plan,
as well as two letters of support for proposed SB 137. He
assured the committee that the commission was always available
for consultation and assistance with matters related to
earthquakes and tsunamis.
2:34:58 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER pointed out the fiscal note of $10,000.
2:35:10 PM
REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI directed attention to the fourth bullet
point in the Executive Summary from Mr. Scher, which accompanied
the aforementioned annual report, and read: "Amend State
regulations to assure seismic knowledge of registered civil and
structural engineers." He asked how frequently these building
codes for seismic hazards were updated.
MR. SCHER explained that the current regulations were adopted
from the International Building Code (IBC), which was issued
every three years. In 2012, the state had adopted the current
regulations, which were the 2009 IBC. He reported that one
policy recommendation and a position paper were currently being
prepared for future legislation. He pointed out that the 2012
IBC was released within months of the state adopting the 2009
code, and the commission was pursuing legislation to make
adoption of the building codes timelier, as it currently lagged
the state of practice in engineering and building construction
by 6-8 years. He pointed to changes from the 2009 IBC to the
2012 code, which were "particularly applicable in Alaska." He
reported that he was preparing a suggestion to use the 2012 code
within the context of the 2009 code for all new public buildings
and public schools.
2:38:54 PM
REPRESENTATIVE TARR asked if the commission had participated in
any of the recent 1964 earthquake anniversary events, and if
there should be more coordinated, communitywide training events
in the future.
MR. SCHER responded with agreement that the training events
would be a good strategy, and this would be addressed at the
coming face-to-face commission meeting. He shared that many of
commission members were involved in the recent anniversary
events, and would be reporting on these to the commission.
CO-CHAIR SADDLER closed public testimony.
2:41:03 PM
CO-CHAIR FEIGE moved to report SB 137, labeled 28-LS1318\A, out
of committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal note. There being no objection, SB 137 was
reported from the House Resources Standing Committee.
The committee took a brief at-ease.
HB 371-STATE LAND AND MATERIALS
2:42:25 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER announced that the final order of business
would be HOUSE BILL NO. 371, "An Act providing for the
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to hold the
surface estate of certain state land; relating to the transfer
of certain state land and materials from the Department of
Natural Resources to the Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities for the construction or maintenance of the state
highway system, state airports, and state public buildings and
facilities; relating to the lease or sale of certain marine or
harbor facilities; relating to the lease or disposal by the
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities of rights-of-
way, property interests, or improvements that are no longer
required; relating to the grant of certain easements over
submerged state land to the federal government; relating to the
transfer of certain maintenance stations on the James Dalton
Highway to the Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities; relating to the conveyance of land for right-of-way
purposes from the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the Department
of Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an
effective date."
2:43:39 PM
CO-CHAIR FEIGE moved to adopt the proposed committee substitute
(CS) for HB 371, labeled 28-LS1545\O, Bullock, 4/4/14, as the
working draft. There being no objection, Version O was before
the committee.
2:44:02 PM
BECKY ROONEY, Staff, Representative Peggy Wilson, Alaska State
Legislature, explained the changes to the proposed Version O.
She said that Section 15 had been removed. She reported that HB
371 had been introduced at the request of Department of
Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) and was collaboration between these
departments to reduce ambiguity and streamline rights-of-way
processes. She declared that this was a no-cost solution that
would save time and resources for transportation projects, as
well as eliminate contractor requirements between the two
departments when accessing road materials for transportation
projects. She stated that there would be a reciprocal removal
of the 55-year lease limit on US Forest Service transportation
easements and DNR log transfer easements.
2:45:40 PM
KIM RICE, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner,
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, explained that
the purpose of the bill was to create a relationship between
DOT&PF and DNR for the overlap of land process procedures. She
said that the bill would streamline project delivery by removing
duplicate process, would improve the process for disposal of
excess right of way to adjoining property owners, and would
reduce bureaucracy for the management of state material sites.
She pointed out that the agency did request the removal of
Section 15 of the proposed bill. She stated that the agency had
been diligent in its attempt to respond to all the public
comments and make clarifications and changes per those requests.
She paraphrased from the Sectional Analysis [included in
members' packets], which read:
Sec. 3, 5 & 8. These sections are identical in form
and establish a process for the transfer of state-
owned public domain land to DOT&PF for the
construction or maintenance of state-owned airports
(AS 02), highways (AS 19) and public facilities (AS
35). Within four months of DOT&PF's written
determination that public domain land is reasonably
necessary for a DOT&PF facility, DNR must transfer
title to the surface estate of the identified
property. The public receives notice of the intended
transfer of state land by posting of DOT&PF's written
determination and property plans. These sections
clarify that a transfer of land from DNR to DOT&PF is
not a "disposal" of state land and that the transfer
of state property for the construction or maintenance
of the state's infrastructure is presumed to be in the
public interest.
MS. RICE directed attention to the [Typical DOT&PF] Project
Development Process flow chart [included in members' packets]
which described the dealings with agencies and the public
through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969.
She explained that, although there was a misperception that this
process did not happen on all state projects, it was required if
there were wetlands or archaeological sites involved. This
dictated the public involvement process, which included a
checklist. She assured the committee that the public process
was not being thrown away, but was being offered earlier in the
project development process.
2:49:56 PM
JOHN BENNETT, Right-of-Way Chief, Northern Region, Department of
Transportation & Public Facilities, relayed that, as some of the
existing language in the disposal statutes was confusing and
difficult, the proposed bill attempted to provide language that
was uniform for aviation, highways, and public facilities, in
order to solve some of the problems. He paraphrased from the
Sectional Analysis, [included in members' packets], which read:
Sec. 2, 4 & 10. These sections are identical in form
and provide uniform language across all of DOT&PF's
statutory authorities for the disposal of excess land
and property interests for airports (AS 02), highways
(AS 19) and public facilities (AS 35). Upon a DOT&PF
determination that lands or property interests are
excess to its needs, DOT&PF shall notify DNR to allow
the transfer of excess lands to be used for other
public purposes. DOT&PF retains its current authority
to dispose excess property and improvements according
to the terms and conditions established by the DOT&PF
commissioner.
MR. BENNETT explained that this essentially offered DNR the
first right of refusal for the return of excess land, which also
allowed the opportunity to assist adjoining property owners. He
offered an anecdote for sewage lagoons within the right of way
and the unresolvable disposal issues, which would now be
resolvable with the proposed bill. He relayed another anecdote
for the return of excess land, under AS 35, which stated that it
had to be returned to the vested owner. This resulted in a
situation whereby, when the original owner could not be found,
the land could not be sold.
2:53:25 PM
SEAN LYNCH, Assistant Attorney General, Transportation Section,
Civil Division (Juneau), Department of Law, paraphrased from
Sections 1, 6, and 9, which read:
Sec. 1, 6 & 9. These sections are identical in form
and resolve an ambiguity in state law that vests
DOT&PF with authority to hold and manage airports (AS
02), highways (AS 19), public facilities (AS 35), and
vests DNR with authority to hold and manage state
lands (AS 38). These sections clarify that DOT&PF has
primary authority to manage the surface estate of its
facilities; DNR retains its authority to administer
its statutory authorities on highway, airport, and
public facility land, upon DOT&PF terms and conditions
to protect the state's infrastructure.
MR. LYNCH explained that this placed DOT&PF in the primary
regulatory position regarding highway rights-of-way, instead of
the current overlapping authority with DNR for state land. He
said a similar issue for material sales was addressed in Section
13, an amendment to the DNR Alaska Lands Act, which broadened
the existing DOT&PF exemptions in AS 38.05.030 to exempt DOT&PF
from the DNR material sales contract requirements, while DNR
retained its full authority to issue material sales contracts.
2:56:24 PM
CO-CHAIR SADDLER asked whether DOT&PF would have to declare that
the material was surplus to its needs before DNR could sell it
to the public.
MR. LYNCH explained that third party sales were under an Alaska
Lands Act standard. The DNR sales were determined by best
interest to the state, and DOT&PF would coordinate with DNR for
third party sales.
CO-CHAIR SADDLER asked if there were examples of legislative
appropriation supplanting best interest findings.
MR. LYNCH directed attention to the lands acquisition in
Sections 3, 5, and 8, and explained that the transfer of public
domain from DNR to DOT&PF was not a disposal of state land, it
was a transfer presumed to be in the public interest. He said
there was not a need for a best interest finding under the
Alaska Lands Act when state land was appropriated for a state
infrastructure project.
CO-CHAIR SADDLER asked for similar examples in state law of this
language where the action is presumed to be in the state's
interest without a best interest finding.
MR. LYNCH reported that examples of other state agencies exempt
from the Alaska Lands Act included the University of Alaska, the
Alaska Railroad, and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority,
and therefore did not need best interest findings.
3:00:55 PM
REPRESENTATIVE TARR requested further clarification on Section
13.
WYN MENEFEE, Chief of Operations, Division of Mining, Land and
Water, Department of Natural Resources, clarified that Section
13 was different than the previous Sections 1, 6, and 9, which
recognized the DOT&PF primary authority on lands needed for
rights of way, and Sections 3, 5, and 8, which transferred
needed lands. Section 13 offered DOT&PF the liberty to go into
and obtain materials from many other material sites which were
not managed by DOT&PF, without a material contract or any
charge. He clarified that it was up to DOT&PF to determine how
to manage what was necessary, as DNR would manage for a
different purpose.
REPRESENTATIVE TARR inquired as to where this was located in the
budget, as DNR would no longer receive the revenue for materials
used by DOT&PF.
MR. MENEFEE explained that there would be no charge or transfer
of monies for materials used by DOT&PF. DOT&PF currently paid
DNR an administrative processing fee for a material sales
contract, but under proposed HB 371, there would be no transfer
of funds between the departments.
MS. RICE explained that the administrative fees covered the
contract cost, but under the proposed bill, there would not be
any contract written. She added that DNR would consult with
DOT&PF and would limit its material sales based on those
requests. She pointed out that an existing third party contract
would not be affected.
3:04:20 PM
MR. BENNETT directed attention to concerns for Section 3, 5, and
8, and the process for acquiring new property from DNR for
projects. Eliminating DNR from the decision-making process and
the public notice would reduce transparency to the public, but
as legislation specified that DOT&PF would determine that the
lands were reasonably necessary, another point of public notice
was added to the process with no net loss in public involvement
or notice. He stated that public involvement and process was
extensive and varied depending on the complexity of the project.
CO-CHAIR SADDLER held over HB 371.
3:05:54 PM
ADJOURNMENT
The committee recessed to a call of the chair at 3:05 p.m. [The
meeting reconvened at 9:03 a.m. on April 8.]
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| BOG Appointee - David Brown.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
Board of Game |
| BOG Appointee - Stanley Hoffman.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
Board of Game |
| BOG Appointee - Ted Spraker.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
Board of Game |
| HB0371-1-2-032114-DNR-N.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB0371-2-2-032114-DOT-N.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 DOTPF Respone to HTRA.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 DOTPF Respone to STRA.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Elements of the Bill.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Glenn MP 118 N ROW Plans.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 MOU.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Old Glenn Hwy.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Opposition Letters.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Project Flow Chart.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Sectional Analysis.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Sponsor Statement(Version C).pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Support Letters.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Version A.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Version C.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| SB77 Board of Game Letter.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 77 |
| SB77 DFG Fiscal Note.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 77 |
| SB77 Spraker Email.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 77 |
| SB77 Version A.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 77 |
| SB77 Version N.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 77 |
| SB77(RES) Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 77 |
| SB137 ASHSC Annual Report 2013.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 137 |
| SB137 ASHSC Leg Audit Report.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 137 |
| SB137 ASHSC Letter.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 137 |
| SB137 ASHSC Strategic Plan.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 137 |
| SB137 DNR Fiscal Note.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 137 |
| SB137 John Aho Testimony.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 137 |
| SB137 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 137 |
| SB137 Version A.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
SB 137 |
| HB371 Weissler Comments.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 Work Draft (Version O).pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |
| HB371 DOTPF Response to NSB, HRES 4.15.14.pdf |
HRES 4/7/2014 1:00:00 PM |
HB 371 |