Legislature(2013 - 2014)BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
03/20/2014 01:30 PM Senate LABOR & COMMERCE
Audio | Topic |
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Start | |
SB193 | |
SB183 | |
SB189 | |
SB156 | |
SB190 | |
SB99 | |
Confirmation Hearings | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+= | SB 193 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 189 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 190 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 156 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 99 | TELECONFERENCED | |
*+ | SB 183 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | TELECONFERENCED |
SB 189-EXEMPTION: LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS 1:42:39 PM VICE-CHAIR MICCICHE announced the consideration of SB 189. "An Act relating to an exemption from the regulation of construction contractors." [This was the second hearing and public testimony was open.] 1:43:55 PM ALAN WILSON, Legislative Chair, Alaska State Homebuilding Association (ASHA), said that SB 189 closes a loophole that affects builders across the state. The problem is that some people in the state are building homes under the homeowner exemption when they're actually contractors. This puts legitimate contractors who are licensed, bonded, and purchase insurance at a disadvantage. Consumer safety is also potentially affected when work is done without proper licensing. SENATOR STEDMAN asked Mr. Wilson if he supports the bill. MR. WILSON confirmed he did support SB 189. 1:46:02 PM PATRICK DALTON, representing himself, Delta Junction, Alaska, said he was a contractor testifying in opposition to SB 189. He cited three problems with the bill. First, he believes that this problem could be addressed by local government in each jurisdiction. The second problem is availability; when contractors aren't available, the job will get done anyway. Finally, the bill infringes on individual rights and protects contractors more than the individual property owner. 1:51:17 PM GARNET BROWN, President, Ketchikan Homebuilders Association (KHA), Ketchikan, Alaska, stated that KHA supports SB 189 as well as the right for a person to build their own home. However, if they're doing it as a speculative endeavor they need to follow the building codes, including hiring licensed plumbers and electricians. It's a matter of safety. He noted that the bill provides just a minor change to existing law that says a person cannot build a house for speculative reasons and sell it within two years unless it's a financial hardship. VICE-CHAIR MICCICHE clarified that the bill doesn't talk about hardship. Paragraph (12) in Section 1 says the owner has to demonstrate that the sale would not circumvent the requirements under the chapter. 1:53:55 PM JESS HALL representing himself, Palmer, Alaska, testified in support of SB 189. He recapped the problem and observed that the statute is so vague it makes it difficult to enforce. The language in the bill will clarify the meaning of both an owner/builder and a contractor. 1:55:41 PM VICE-CHAIR MICCICHE closed public testimony and announced he would hold SB 189 in committee for further consideration.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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SB 183 Version A.pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 183 |
SB 183 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM SL&C 3/27/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 183 |
SB183-DCCED-AEA-03-17-14.pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM SL&C 3/27/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 183 |
SB 183- Supporting Document- EETF Fund Award Project Write Ups 11 16 12.pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM SL&C 3/27/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 183 |
SB 183- Supporting Document- EETF Award News Release 11 16 12.pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM SL&C 3/27/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 183 |
SB 183- Supporting Document- EETF Round 1 Project Status Updates - Feb 2014 (2).pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM SL&C 3/27/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 183 |
SLA2014_Senate L&C_Confirmations.doc |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM |
Confirmation Hearings |
SB99_OppositionLetter_Claus.pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 99 |
SB183_AEA Project Status Updates_Feb 2014.pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM SL&C 3/27/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 183 |
SB183_AEA_EETF Presentation.pdf |
SL&C 3/20/2014 1:30:00 PM SL&C 3/27/2014 1:30:00 PM |
SB 183 |