Legislature(2023 - 2024)SENATE FINANCE 532
03/28/2023 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
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SB12 | |
SB57 | |
HB62 | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
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+ | SB 12 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | SB 57 | TELECONFERENCED | |
*+ | HB 62 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | TELECONFERENCED |
HOUSE BILL NO. 62 "An Act relating to the renewable energy grant fund and recommendation program; and providing for an effective date." 10:22:49 AM REPRESENTATIVE BRYCE EDGMON, SPONSOR, explained the legislation. 10:24:44 AM LAIB ALLENSWORTH, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE BRYCE EDGMON, discussed the Sectional Analysis (copy on file): Sec 1. Amends Section 5, Ch. 31, SLA 2008, as previously amended, to extend the repeal date of the fund to June 30, 2033. Sec 2. Makes the sunset extension retroactive to June 30, 2023 if the bill takes effect after the Fund sunsets on that date. Sec 3. Establishes an immediate effective date under AS 01.10.070(c). 10:25:29 AM TIM SANDSTROM, COO, ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), discussed the fiscal note. Co-Chair Olson wondered whether there were no anticipated funding needed in future years. Mr. Sandstrom replied that the expectation was outlined as an average. Co-Chair Stedman wondered whether there was a review of the old grants to see the impact and benefit to the meter. Representative Edgmon replied that in the affirmative. Co-Chair Stedman hoped that the benchmarks of diesel usage would be used in the project. Representative Edgmon agreed. 10:30:36 AM Senator Merrick noted that the spreadsheet, and wondered whether the unspent money would be returned to the Renewable Energy Fund. Mr. Allensworth deferred to Mr. Sandstrom. Mr. Sandstrom stated that it went back to the fund. 10:31:54 AM CURTIS THAYER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), explained how that unspent money would be returned to the fund. Mr. Sandstrom stated that he had no further testimony. 10:33:31 AM MICHAEL ROVITO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ALASKA POWER ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), spoke in support of the bill. Co-Chair Olson OPENED and CLOSED public testimony. 10:35:30 AM Senator Bishop wanted assurance that all available federal dollars had been explored to leverage the state dollars. HB 62 was HEARD and HELD in committee for further consideration.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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SB12 Sponsor Statement 1.25.23.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM SSTA 2/2/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 12 |
SB 12 Summary of Changes Since Introduction.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
SB 12 |
SB12 Sectional Analysis.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
SB 12 |
SB12 Letters of Support.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
SB 12 |
HB 62 Sponsor Statement Version A.pdf |
HENE 2/16/2023 10:15:00 AM SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
HB 62 |
HB 62 Sectional Analysis Version A.pdf |
HENE 2/16/2023 10:15:00 AM SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
HB 62 |
HB 62 Additional Document - REF Update Letter to Legislature from AEA 02.24.2023.pdf |
HFIN 3/9/2023 1:30:00 PM SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
HB 62 |
HB62- Additional Document REF Fact Sheet by AEA 2.24.2023.pdf |
HFIN 3/9/2023 1:30:00 PM SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
HB 62 |
HB 62 Additonal Document - REF Projects by Energy Region by AEA 02.24.2023.pdf |
HFIN 3/9/2023 1:30:00 PM SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
HB 62 |
HB 62 Support Letter Packet as of 3.15.2023.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
HB 62 |
SB 57 Sectional Analysis Version A.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM SHSS 3/2/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 57 |
SB 57 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM SHSS 3/2/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 57 |
SB 57 Summary Version A.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM SHSS 3/2/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 57 |
SB 57 Presentation.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
SB 57 |
SB 57 Letter of Support.SB 57. LTCO 3.28.23.pdf |
SFIN 3/28/2023 9:00:00 AM |
SB 57 |