Legislature(2019 - 2020)BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
02/19/2019 01:30 PM Senate LABOR & COMMERCE
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SB 16-ALCOHOL LIC:FAIRS,THEATRES,CONCERTS;BONDS 2:08:43 PM CHAIR REINBOLD reconvened the meeting and announced that the final order of business would be SENATE BILL NO. 16, "An Act relating to certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits; and relating to the bond requirement for certain alcoholic beverage license holders." SENATOR COSTELLO made a motion to adopt the proposed committee substitute for SB 16, labeled 31-LS0283\U, Bruce, 2/18/19 as the working document. SENATOR BISHOP objected for the purpose of discussion. 2:09:46 PM NATASHA MCCLANAHAN, Staff, Senator Lora Reinbold, Alaska State Legislature, Juneau, on behalf of the committee, explained the changes from the original bill, Version A to the proposed committee substitute (CS) for SB 16, Version U. She said that Version U clarifies that a performing arts theatre license can only be transferred to another person. It would place additional parameters on beer and wine service in a performing arts service. The service must be restricted to specified areas, including portions of the audience viewing area. It can only be served if the event is expected to have a crowd that is predominately comprised of those that are over 21 years of age. It clarifies that skiing and snowboarding are included in the definition of recreational site. It provides for an immediate effective date along with other technical and conforming changes. 2:11:11 PM SENATOR PETER MICCICHE, Alaska State Legislature, Juneau, Alaska, Testified as sponsor of SB 16. offered his belief that the technical issues were resolved in the process. It will help the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in applying the statutes and regulating alcohol. He said that his priority with SB 16 was to address issues at the Alaska State Fair and to ensure that the fair will be able to serve alcoholic beverages as it has for the past 37 years. He said this bill presents an opportunity to address several other issues, including alcohol consumption at performing arts centers and ski areas. 2:12:57 PM EDRA MORLEDGE, Staff, Senator Peter Micciche, Alaska State Legislature, Juneau, said that the committee substitute has two new sections, but she would briefly review all sections of the bill: Section 1: Amends AS 04.11.080 Types of Licenses and Permits to add 'performing arts theater license,' 'fair license,' and 'concert permit.' (Page 1 beginning on Line 5) Section 2: Adds a new section (AS 04.11.205) Performing arts theater license. This section defines this type of license, the biennial fee for the license, and the circumstances for issuance and compliance. (Page 2, beginning on Line 19) Section 3: Amends AS 04.11.210(a) to use the word "activities" rather than "events" as being allowed under a recreational site license. (Page 3, lines 19- 22) Section 4: Amends AS 04.11.210(c) to list sporting activities such as skiing and snowboarding activities are allowable under a recreational site license. (Page 3, lines 23-27) Section 5: Adds a new section (AS 04.11.215) Fair license. This section defines this type of license, the biennial fee for the license, and the circumstances for issuance and compliance. (Page 3, beginning on line 28) Section 6: Adds a new section (AS 04.11.235(a-c)) Concert permit. This section allows the holder of a recreational site license to obtain a concert permit, disallows transfer or renewal, and sets the fee at $50. (Page 4, lines 9-17) Section 7: Amends AS 04.11.330(d) to allow a performing arts theater license renewal, notwithstanding other requirements, if the license was exercised at least once during each of the previous two calendar years. (Page 4, lines 18-22) 2:14:32 PM MS. MORLEDGE continued to review the sectional analysis for Version U: Section 8: Amends AS 04.11.400(a) to specify that the board may prohibit a new license or relocation of an existing license in accordance with population limits. (Page 4, beginning on line 23) Section 9: Establishes under AS 04.11.400 (o) that only one fair license may be issued per borough. (Page 5, lines 24-26) Section 10: Adds the new licenses/permit to the list of those required post notice on the designated premise. (Page 5, beginning on line 27) Sections 11-13: Amends AS 43.60.040 Administration and Enforcement of Tax, to add subsection (i). This section provides an incentive for filing timely monthly tax returns and paying taxes on time over the most recent three years. Specifically, it removes the $25,000 surety bond requirement if all other requirements of compliance are met. (Page 6, beginning on line 21, through page 7, line 21) Section 14: Immediate effective date (Page 7, line 22) 2:15:47 PM SENATOR BIRCH thanked Senator Micciche for including skiing and snowboarding in the definition of "recreational site." He has worked with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board the past year. He said it was a bit of a tangle, but this should help clear it up. 2:16:33 PM CHAIR REINBOLD opened public testimony on SB 16. 2:16:46 PM STEPHEN RICE, President, Tanana Valley State Fair Association (TVSFA), Board of Directors, Fairbanks, spoke in support of SB 16. The TVSFA welcomes any action that the legislature takes to continue to allow fairs, theaters, and other recreational sites to improve their services to communities and enhance the quality of life for Alaskans. He asked the committee to ensure that the provisions of SB 16 are available to all communities, regardless of location and population. He also urged members not to restrict lawful business practices. The TVSFA provides alcohol at its events via a vendor with a caterer's license. The board plans on continuing to use a caterer but would like to have other options. 2:20:18 PM SHERI MUSGRAVE, Beverage Manager, Alaska State Fair, Palmer, spoke in support of SB 16. She thanked the sponsor and committee for their work. She said that the Alaska State Fair would like to avoid misinterpretation of the fair's license category by the current and future Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office administration. 2:21:09 PM ROBERT WELLS, Board Member, Skeetawk, Palmer, spoke in support of SB 16. said that Skeetaw is a non-profit ski area in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. The name "Skeetawk" is an Athabascan name meaning, "Where we all slide down." The executive director, Annie O'Connell, asked to go on record in support of Version U, that clarify the definition of recreational sites includes ski and snowboarding areas. 2:22:18 PM PAUL A. SHADURA II, representing himself, Kenai, spoke in support of SB 16. He said that he appreciated Senator Micciche's efforts to sponsor the bill, which addresses recreational site licensees. The Alaska State Fair is a family event that attracts Alaskans from throughout the state in all social categories. He also offered his support for the efforts of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to maintain compliance. He offered his belief that this bill will enhance the entertainment and pleasure of those attending special events. The state should not hinder functions that represent an important part of our Alaskan way of life, he said. 2:23:35 PM JEROME HERTEL, General Manager, Alaska State Fair, Palmer, Alaska, spoke in support of SB 16. This bill will more clearly define the business model of the Alaska State Fair and bring an end to the misinterpretation of the recreational site licenses that the fair has been experiencing. 2:24:41 PM STU GRAHAM, representing himself, Wasilla, spoke in support of SB 16. He said that he also serves as a member of the City of Wasilla City Council and is First Vice-President, Alaska Municipal League and a board member of the Valley Performing Arts. However, he is speaking on behalf of himself today. He offered his support for SB 16 to clarify the statutes, so the Alaska State Fair and other fairs can have a reasonable business model. This bill does not release them from the oversight of the ABC Board, so the board could take action if problems arise with the liquor license. 2:26:10 PM ALEX KOPLIN, representing himself, Homer, spoke in support of SB 16. He suggested the license fees and fares should be reviewed and adjusted to raise additional revenue in the adjusted. 2:27:30 PM CHAIR REINBOLD commented that the board hopes to consider license fees in another bill before the committee. 2:27:37 PM CHAIR REINBOLD, after first determining no one wished to testify, closed public testimony on SB 16. 2:27:55 PM SENATOR BISHOP removed his objection. 2:28:18 PM SENATOR COSTELLO moved to report the proposed Committee Substitute for SB 16, labeled 31-LS0283\U, Bruce, 2/18/19, Version U, from committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal note(s). There being no objection, the CSSB 16(L&C) was reported from the Senate Labor and Commerce Standing Committee. 2:28:49 PM CHAIR REINBOLD reviewed upcoming committee announcements. 2:29:03 PM There being no further business to come before the committee, Chair Reinbold adjourned the Senate Labor and Commerce Standing Committee meeting at 2:29 p.m.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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CSSB 16(L&C).pdf |
SL&C 2/19/2019 1:30:00 PM |
SB 16 |
CSSB 16(L&C) Summary of Changes Ver. A to U.pdf |
SL&C 2/19/2019 1:30:00 PM |
SB 16 |
02.19.2019 SB 16 Support.pdf |
SL&C 2/19/2019 1:30:00 PM |
SB 16 |