Legislature(2013 - 2014)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/11/2014 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| SB216 | |
| HB268 | |
| SB209 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | SB 216 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 209 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 268 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 32 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HCR 15 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN)
"An Act relating to big bull moose derbies and the
Snow Town Ice Classic; and relating to permits for
games of chance and contests of skill."
9:25:57 AM
Vice-Chair Fairclough remarked that there were many halibut
derbies. She felt that eliminated the largest game, may
affect the gene pool. She wondered if there was a concern
about restricting the opportunity for obtaining large game.
She asked if there was a different form of conducting the
derbies.
REPRESENTATIVE TAMMIE WILSON, explained that there had been
discussion regarding Vice-Chair Fairclough's concerns. She
stated that there were some areas that already designated
the minimum size animals. She felt that there could be an
option to bring the size to the closest possible minimum.
She felt that it would not have a negative effect on the
competition, and would increase participation in the
derbies.
Vice-Chair Fairclough restated her concern about the
availability for breeding large animals.
Co-Chair Meyer understood that concern.
GEORGE PIERCE, SELF, KASILOF (via teleconference),
testified against the legislation. He felt that the moose
belonged to the residents of Alaska, and should not be used
to benefit non-profit organizations that were directed
toward non-residents of Alaska. He pointed out that the
King Salmon derby directed funds to non-residents. He felt
that the non-residents of Alaska did not use the meat of
the bull moose.
ROWENA PALOMAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVOCATES FOR VICTIMS
OF VIOLENCE, VALDEZ (via teleconference), spoke in support
of the legislation. She stated that the Advocates for
Victims of Violence was eligible to receive funds from the
Snow Ice Classics, that would help reopen their office in
Glennallen, and continue its operation to better serve the
victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
9:32:54 AM
Co-Chair Meyer CLOSED public testimony.
Vice-Chair Fairclough asked for information regarding the
issues of non-residents. Representative Wilson stated that
there was a misunderstanding. She stressed that non-
residents did not have different requirements than
residents. The moose would still need to go to the check
stations, and the meat would go with the person that shot
the moose, not to the non-profit. The non-profit was based
on the measurement of the size of the antlers.
Co-Chair Meyer wondered if Mr. Vincent-Lang had heard the
concerns about targeting large game.
DOUG VINCENT-LANG, DIRECTOR OF WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF FISH
AND GAME, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), understood that
the legislation allowed non-profits to have a derby to
raise funds within legal seasons and methods of means. He
announced that there was some concern regarding taking
large animals out of the population, and the affect that
could have over time. He stressed that Department of Fish
and Game (DFG) closely monitored the effects of targeting
large game.
Co-Chair Meyer RE-OPENED public testimony.
9:38:06 AM
GRANT L. LEWIS, PRESIDENT, TANANA VALLEY SPORTSMAN'S
ASSOCIATION, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference), testified in
support of the legislation. He stated that the Tanana
Valley Sportsman Association was one of the oldest
sportsman's groups in the state. He stated that the focus
of the association was on firearms safety education. The
money from the derby would help to increase those education
programs.
Co-Chair Meyer CLOSED public testimony.
Co-Chair Meyer noted the zero fiscal note.
Senator Olson looked at the last page of the bill. He asked
about the organization referenced on Diomede Island.
Representative Wilson asked for him to restate his
question.
Senator Olson looked at line 7, page 4, and wondered what
kind of event was on Diomede Island. Representative Wilson
wondered if Senator Olson meant the Snow Town Ice Classic.
Senator Olson asked for information about the City of
Diomede. Representative Wilson replied that the reference
to the City of Diomede was already in statute, and the only
new addition was the Snow Town Ice Classic.
CSHB 268(FIN) was HEARD and HELD in committee for further
consideration.