Legislature(2013 - 2014)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/12/2014 10:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| SB193 | |
| SB209 | |
| SB141 | |
| SB209 | |
| SB220 | |
| HCR15 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| *+ | SB 220 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 209 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 193 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 141 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 32 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HCR 15 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
SENATE BILL NO. 209
"An Act prohibiting smoking in certain locations; and
providing for an effective date."
10:35:04 AM
BROTHER TOM PATMOR, SELF, CLAM GULCH (via teleconference),
He stated that he was a former smoker. He felt that
businesses should have smoking rooms, because many smokers
were forced outside into the freezing cold in order to have
a cigarette.
10:36:50 AM
JENNY OLENDORFF, SELF, SOLDOTNA (via teleconference), spoke
in support of the legislation.
10:37:48 AM
CHRYSTAL SCHOENROCK, BUSINESS OWNER, NIKISKI (via
teleconference), spoke against the legislation. She
testified that smokers should be given rights as much as
nonsmokers.
10:40:26 AM
SUSAN SMALLEY, VOLUNTEER, CENTRAL PEN HOSPITAL, KENAI (via
teleconference), spoke in support of the legislation. She
stressed that the effects of smoking was carried by the
entire community.
10:41:40 AM
JOHN PARKER, SELF, KENAI (via teleconference), stated that
he was a smoker, and testified in support of the
legislation. He stressed that cigarette smoking and
cigarette smoke was killing people.
10:43:28 AM
GARY SUPERMAN, BUSINESS OWNER, NIKISKI (via
teleconference), testified against the legislation.
10:46:24 AM
PATRICIA PATTERSON, OWNER, LUCKY LADY TOBACCO, SOLDOTNA
(via teleconference), spoke in opposition to the
legislation.
10:50:50 AM
CARMEN LUNDE, KODIAK CABARET, HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND
RETAILERS ASSOCIATION (CHARR), KODIAK (via teleconference),
testified against the legislation.
10:53:21 AM
GEORGE GATTER JR., SELF, KODIAK (via teleconference),
testified against the legislation. He felt that an
individual had a right to smoke in a public place.
10:56:32 AM
BECKY STOPPA, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified
in support of the legislation, but spoke against the
exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
10:57:09 AM
SARA WILBER, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), spoke in
support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion
of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
10:57:55 AM
ASHLEY PELTIER, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference),
testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against
the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
10:58:33 AM
TERRY SNYDER, SELF, PALMER (via teleconference), urged
support of the legislation, but testified against the
exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
10:59:23 AM
ELIZABETH RIPLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MAT-SU HEALTH
FOUNDATION, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified in
support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion
of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
Co-Chair Meyer handed the gavel to Vice-Chair Fairclough.
11:02:02 AM
ROBIN MINARD, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified
in support of the legislation.
11:02:58 AM
JANET KINCADE, BUSINESS OWNER, PALMER (via teleconference),
testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against
the exclusion of e-cigarettes.
11:04:11 AM
MIKE GUTIERREZ, DIRECTOR, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ALASKA,
ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the
legislation.
11:04:44 AM
MARGE STONEKING, AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE (via
teleconference), testified in support of the legislation,
but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt
out provision.
11:05:53 AM
HEATHER ARONNO, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ACTION NETWORK,
ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the
legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-
cigarettes and the opt out provision.
11:06:25 AM
DALE FOX, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ALASKA CHARR, ANCHORAGE (via
teleconference), spoke against the legislation. He felt
that the bars and restaurants should be exempted from the
legislation.
11:09:06 AM
BRENDAN DOYLE, AK VAPORS CLUB (via teleconference), spoke
against the legislation, because he felt that e-cigarettes
should be allowed in public spaces.
11:11:38 AM
ISAAC HOWELL, OWNER, COLD VAPES 907, ANCHORAGE (via
teleconference), testified against the legislation, because
he felt that e-cigarettes should be allowed in public
spaces.
11:13:42 AM
BRIAN CATON, OWNER, NORTHERN LIGHTS VAPOR COMPANY,
ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), quoted the Alaska
Constitution. He spoke against the legislation.
11:16:46 AM
Mr. Caton stressed that he would like to continue with his
testimony. Vice-Chair Fairclough stated that he was allowed
two minutes to testify.
Mr. Caton disagreed, because he had timed a testifier who
spoke for twelve minutes Vice-Chair Fairclough stated that
that was an invited testimony.
11:17:13 AM
MELISSA G. MUDD, SELF, PALMER (via teleconference),
testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against
the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
11:17:57 AM
DAVID HUBBARD, SELF, COLD VAPES 907 (via teleconference),
testified against the legislation.
11:19:16 AM
LINDA GUTIEREZZ, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference),
testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against
the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
11:20:07 AM
MATTHEW ROSSITER, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference),
testified against the legislation. He remarked that e-
cigarettes were helpful to helping him quit smoking.
11:22:06 AM
CINDY POWELL, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference),
testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against
the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
11:23:41 AM
ELLEN ADLAM, CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE, ALASKA PRIMARY CARE
ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in
support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion
of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
11:24:25 AM
ANGELO REALE, OWNER, REALE VAPES, WASILLA (via
teleconference), testified against the opt-out e-cigarettes
portion of the bill.
11:26:26 AM
LOGAN KLING, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), strongly
opposed the legislation.
11:27:10 AM
GEORGE PIERCE, SELF, KASILOF (via teleconference), spoke
against the legislation.
11:30:28 AM
RICHARD FIELDS, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference),
testified against the legislation.
11:31:58 AM
CORY FRISBY, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), spoke
against the legislation.
11:32:31 AM
FRED EDELEN, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), spoke
against the legislation.
11:33:54 AM
JACKIE NESS, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified
against the legislation.
11:34:47 AM
JENNIFER ADZIMA, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference),
testified in support of the legislation.
11:35:18 AM
BETTY MACTAVISH, SELF, CORDOVA (via teleconference),
testified in support of the legislation.
11:36:23 AM
ZOYA PONOMAREVA, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference),
testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against
the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
11:36:54 AM
AARON CARDWELL, MAD MURDOCKS, ANCHORAGE (via
teleconference), testified against the inclusion of e-
cigarettes in the legislation.
11:40:11 AM
KATHY JACKMAN, SELF, PALMER (via teleconference), testified
in support of the legislation, but spoke against the
exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision.
11:40:56 AM
Vice-Chair Fairclough stated that written testimony could
be submitted to the Senate Finance Committee by sending it
to senate.finance.committee@akleg.gov.
11:41:51 AM
Vice-Chair Fairclough CLOSED public testimony.
11:41:58 AM
AT EASE
11:42:34 AM
RECONVENED
SB 209 was HEARD and HELD in committee for further
consideration.
SENATE BILL NO. 209
"An Act prohibiting smoking in certain locations; and
providing for an effective date."
5:09:32 PM
Co-Chair Meyer noted that public testimony for the
legislation had concluded earlier in the day. He wondered
whether there were additional comments on the bill. He
thanked the sponsor for introducing the bill. He invited
the sponsor to address the committee.
SENATOR PETER MICCICHE, SPONSOR, addressed the bill. He
shared that he had been against the ordinance in Anchorage,
but was now a big proponent of a smoke-free workplace. He
referred to the restaurant Humpy's in Anchorage. The
ultimate goal was the health of Alaskans. He stressed that
the bill tried to save the state over $500 million
annually.
Co-Chair Meyer thanked the sponsor. He noted that he and
Vice-Chair Fairclough had been on the Anchorage Assembly
when the ordinance had come through. He recalled that the
business Chilkoot Charlie's had initially been opposed to
the ordinance, but it was now a proponent. He pointed to
the fiscal notes. He asked if the sponsor had comments on
the fiscal notes.
Senator Micciche commented on the fiscal notes.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT CSSB 209(HSS) out of
committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal notes.
SB 209 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with a new indeterminate fiscal note
from the Department of Health and Social Services; four
previously published fiscal impact notes: FN1(DOT),
FN2(DOT), FN3(DOT), and FN4(DOT); and previously published
zero fiscal notes: FN5(ADM) and FN6(DEC).
5:15:38 PM
AT EASE
5:19:34 PM
RECONVENED