Legislature(2005 - 2006)HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/29/2005 01:30 PM House FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB217 | |
| HJR6 | |
| HB148 | |
| HB157 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 217 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HCR 6 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 148 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 157 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 147 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 139 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SJR 11 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 16 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6
Relating to the continuation of the Alaska Information
Infrastructure Policy Task Force until the first day of
the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska
State Legislature in January 2007.
MICHAEL O'HARE, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE PETE KOTT, explained
what the resolution would do. In 2003 the Alaska State
Legislature passed HCR 31 in order to establish the
Information Infrastructure Policy Task Force. The task
force is charged with analyzing fiber optic cable,
satellite, and other communications infrastructure. It is
also charged with analyzing long-term needs of distance
learning, telemedicine, homeland security, and economic
development via Internet connectivity. The task force will
define the state's role, act as advocates, and develop a
long-term strategic plan. HCR 6 extends the termination
date of the task force until January 2007.
Mr. O'Hare noted that the fiscal note reflects staffing and
travel for task force members.
2:38:43 PM
Co-Chair Chenault asked for clarification of the fiscal
note. Mr. O'Hare reported that the fiscal note reflects
staff travel. Co-Chair Chenault asked if this bill is from
last session. Mr. O'Hare referred to the handout,
"Preliminary Report to the Alaska State Legislature on HCR
32", (copy on file) slide 6, and explained how the bill came
about. Co-Chair Chenault said he was more interested in the
amount of money that was spent last year. He suggested
lowering the fiscal note.
2:41:17 PM
Representative Kelly questioned whether this bill should be
passed.
2:41:46 PM
Representative Joule said he does not know about the
expenditures from last year, but maintained that the bill
has value.
Mr. O'Hare explained the fiscal note.
2:47:28 PM
Co-Chair Chenault MOVED to amend fiscal note LEG #2 to
$74,000. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
2:48:45 PM
Representative Kelly suggested more outcome-based reports in
the future.
2:49:46 PM
KARLA SCHOFIELD, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AGENCY, addressed the
fiscal note.
2:50:21 PM
Representative Foster MOVED to report HCR 6 out of Committee
with individual recommendations and with the accompanying
amended fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
HCR 6 was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with a revised LEG fiscal impact note.
2:51:15 PM
#hb148
HOUSE BILL NO. 148
"An Act relating to trafficking of persons."
REPRESENTATIVE BETH KERTTULA, sponsor, explained that this
bill is similar to HB 101 and addresses human trafficking in
Alaska. It is estimated that there are up to 20,000 cases
of human trafficking in the United States. Local shelters
in Juneau have seen three cases. This bill would allow
Alaskan prosecutors to prosecute this crime. She opined
that HB 148 is easier to understand and more enforceable
than similar bills in four other states.
Co-Chair Meyer noted that the five fiscal notes are all zero
notes.
2:53:06 PM
Representative Hawker asked about human trafficking in the
second degree, if the person obtains a benefit with reckless
disregard. Representative Kerttula explained reckless
disregard is an intent requirement.
Representative Hawker and Kerttula discussed legal aspects
of reckless disregard. She emphasized that people have a
duty to be aware of what is happening at their business
establishment.
2:56:01 PM
Representative Kelly referred to Representative Croft's
bill, HB 101, regarding transportation and advertising for
overseas trafficking. Representative Kerttula explained
that HB 148 does not refer to advertising, but trafficking.
2:57:20 PM
Co-Chair Meyer asked what the punishment for a class B
felony is. Representative Kerttula agreed it is one to
three years for a first offense.
Representative Croft explained the difference between HB 101
and HB 148, which were originally one bill. HB 148 deals
with trafficking in Alaska, whereas HB 101 applies to
trafficking elsewhere.
2:58:06 PM
Representative Croft MOVED to report HB 148 out of Committee
with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSHB 148 (JUD) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with five zero fiscal impact notes:
#1 ADM, #2 COR, #3 CRT, #4 LAW, and #5 DPS.
3:00:12 PM
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