Legislature(1995 - 1996)
02/20/1995 05:50 PM House FSH
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HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES
February 20, 1995
5:50 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Alan Austerman, Chairman
Representative Gary Davis
Representative Kim Elton
Representative Scott Ogan
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative Carl Moses
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
* HB 140: "An Act relating to surety bonds required of certain
fish processors."
PASSED OUT OF COMMITTEE
* HB 141: "An Act relating to the appointment of members of
the Board of Fisheries."
HEARD AND HELD
(* First public hearing)
WITNESS REGISTER
ANDY GOLIA
Post Office Box 663
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
Telephone: 842-5307
POSITION STATEMENT: Supported HB 140
JEROME SELBY, Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough
722 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
Telephone: 486-9301
POSITION STATEMENT: Supported HB 140
JERRY McCUNE, President
United Fishermen of Alaska
211 Fourth Street, Suite 112
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Telephone: 586-2820
POSITION STATEMENT: Supported HB 140 and HB 141
GERON BRUCE, Legislative Liaison
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Post Office Box 25526
Juneau, Alaska 99811-5526
Telephone: 465-4100
POSITION STATEMENT: Supported HB 141
PREVIOUS ACTION
BILL: HB 140
SHORT TITLE: SMALL FISH PROCESSOR SURETY BONDS
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) AUSTERMAN
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
02/01/95 199 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRAL(S)
02/01/95 199 (H) FSH, L&C
02/15/95 (H) FSH AT 03:30 PM CAPITOL 124
02/20/95 (H) FSH AT 05:00 PM CAPITOL 124
BILL: HB 141
SHORT TITLE: TERM OF FISH & GAME BOARD MEMBERS
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) AUSTERMAN,Grussendorf
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
02/01/95 199 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRAL(S)
02/01/95 199 (H) FSH, RES
02/15/95 (H) FSH AT 03:30 PM CAPITOL 124
02/20/95 (H) FSH AT 05:00 PM CAPITOL 124
ACTION NARRATIVE
TAPE 95-9, SIDE A
Number 000
The House Special Committee on Fisheries was called to order by
Chairman Alan Austerman at 5:50 p.m. Members present at the call
to order were Representatives Davis and Elton.
HFSH - 02/20/95
HB 140 - SMALL FISH PROCESSOR SURETY BONDS
Number 061
CHAIRMAN AUSTERMAN called for a ten minute recess.
Number 062
CHAIRMAN AUSTERMAN reopened the meeting at 6:05 p.m., noting that
Representative Ogan was present.
Number 076
ANDY GOLIA, testified via teleconference from Dillingham, in
support of HB 140. He stated for the record, "I believe HB 140
will increase the economic opportunities for small processors or
operators who want to market salmon. It is estimated that the
Bristol Bay permit holder, has paid about $1.4 million in the 1994
season, towards the 1 percent marketing tax. I expect the domestic
market to open up for Alaska salmon and HB 140 will help to
facilitate that."
Number 155
JEROME SELBY, Mayor, Kodiak Island Borough, testified via
teleconference from Kodiak, in support of HB 140. He stated, "HB
140 was drafted in response to a resolution passed by the Southwest
Alaska Municipal Conference. It is orientated towards trying to
make it a little easier for some of the smaller communities to
develop an economy, geared towards processing specialty packs of
fish products. The purpose of this bill to allow these people to
reduce their start up costs and build this type of economic
venture. The marketing analysts seem to think that there is a
viable market for this kind of specialty product."
Number 215
JERRY McCUNE, President, United Fishermen of Alaska, testified in
support of HB 140. He stated, "This bill would be very helpful to
the small outfits starting up, because it drops the $10,000 bonding
requirement, for processing under 30,000 pounds."
Number 231
REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT OGAN asked, "What is the cost difference
between a $10,000 surety bond and a $2,000 surety bond?"
MR. McCUNE wasn't sure what a company charges.
MR. SELBY stated, "There is no hard set fee. Each case is treated
on an individual basis. The surety bond companies consider the
product, the risk involved and circumstantial information."
Number 251
REPRESENTATIVE KIM ELTON moved an amendment forward. The amendment
takes place on page 2, line 10, insert the words that are the same
as on page 1 where it says if the money is insufficient as a bond,
then the bond will double over time if a processor has a claim
against him or a judgment resulting from a claim. Basically, it
takes Section 1 and inserts it into Section 2.
MR. SELBY stated he had no objection to the amendment.
MR. GOLIA said he did not object to the amendment.
Number 295
CHAIRMAN AUSTERMAN asked if there was any opposition from the
committee. Hearing no objection, Amendment Number 1 passed.
REPRESENTATIVE ELTON made a motion to move CSHB 140(FSH) out of
committee with individual recommendations, and a zero fiscal note.
Hearing no objection, CHAIRMAN AUSTERMAN announced that CSHB
140(FSH) moved out of the House Special Committee on Fisheries.
HFSH - 02/20/95
HB 141 - TERM OF FISH & GAME BOARD MEMBERS
Number 314
GERON BRUCE, Legislative Liaison, Alaska Department of Fish and
Game, testified in support of HB 141. He stated, "This bill is a
result of concerns brought forth by the Fisheries Policy Transition
Team. Since HB 141 is being held over, we would like to work with
the committee on rewording the transition section of the bill."
MR. McCUNE testified in support of HB 141. He added, "I was a
member of the transition team and we felt that this should make the
Board of Fish more streamline and more efficient."
Number 362
REPRESENTATIVE OGAN commented, "This bill should help in the
confirmation process and might produce a better selection of
candidates knowing they aren't going to get beat up."
CHAIRMAN AUSTERMAN indicated that HB 141 would be held over in
committee.
ADJOURNMENT
CHAIRMAN AUSTERMAN adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
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