Legislature(1993 - 1994)
03/09/1993 03:00 PM House L&C
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HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE
STANDING COMMITTEE
March 9, 1993
3:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Rep. Bill Hudson, Chairman
Rep. Joe Green, Vice Chairman
Rep. Brian Porter
Rep. Jerry Mackie
Rep. Bill Williams
Rep. Eldon Mulder
Rep. Joe Sitton
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
*HB 168: "An Act relating to multiple-beneficiary
charitable gaming permits and door prizes for
charitable gaming; and providing for an effective
date."
HEARD AND MOVED FROM COMMITTEE
*HJR 33: Relating to United States Coast Guard commercial
fishing vessel safety regulations.
HEARD AND MOVED FROM COMMITTEE
*HB 179: "An Act relating to motor vehicles and mobile
homes; and providing for an effective date."
HEARD AND HELD IN COMMITTEE
SJR 27: Relating to United States Coast Guard commercial
fishing vessel safety regulations.
NOT HEARD
(* First public hearing.)
WITNESS REGISTER
REP. CARL MOSES
Alaska State Legislature
State Capitol
Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182
465-4451
Position Statement: Prime Sponsor of HB 168
JOHN HANSEN, Gaming Manager
Division of Occupational Licensing
Department of Commerce and Economic Development
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806
465-2581
Position Statement: Answered questions on HB 168
ELSIE O'BRIEN
Mid-Valley Seniors
P.O. Box 168
Houston, Alaska 99645
892-6114
Position Statement: Supported HB 168
SAM KITO, Lobbyist
Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 210575
Anchorage, Alaska 99521
337-3116
Position Statement: Supported HB 168
DOROTHY HILL
Wasilla Senior Center
1301 Center Circle
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
376-3104
Position Statement: Supported HB 168
REP. HARLEY OLBERG
Alaska State Legislature
State Capitol
Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182
465-4859
Position Statement: Prime Sponsor of HJR 33
JERRY MCCUNE, President
United Fishermen of Alaska
211 Fourth Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
586-2820
Position Statement: Supported HJR 33
JAY DULANY, Director
Division of Motor Vehicles
Department of Public Safety
5700 E. Tudor Rd.
Anchorage, Alaska 99507-1225
269-5559
Position Statement: Supported HB 179
DAVID DIERDORF, Revisor of Statutes
Division of Legal Services
Legislative Affairs Agency
130 Seward St.
Juneau, Alaska 99801-2105
465-2450
Position Statement: Answered questions on HB 179
CRYSTAL SMITH
Alaska Municipal League
217 Second St. #200
Juneau, Alaska 99801
586-1325
Position Statement: Commented on HB 179
JUANITA HENSLEY, Chief, Driver Services
Division of Motor Vehicles
Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 20020
Juneau, Alaska 99802-0020
465-4335
Position Statement: Supported HB 179
DALE KELLY, Executive Director
Alaska Trollers Association
130 Seward, #505
Juneau, Alaska 99801
586-9400
Position Statement: Supported HJR 33/Observer
PREVIOUS ACTION
BILL: HB 168
SHORT TITLE: MULTIPLE PERMITEE GAMING; PRIZE AMOUNTS
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): RULES BY REQUEST
TITLE: "An Act relating to multiple-beneficiary charitable
gaming permits and door prizes for charitable gaming; and
providing for an effective date."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
02/19/93 390 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
02/19/93 390 (H) LABOR & COMMERCE, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
03/09/93 (H) L&C AT 03:00 PM CAPITOL 17
BILL: HJR 33
SHORT TITLE: FEDERAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY RULES
BILL VERSION: SSHJR 33
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S)OLBERG,Moses,Sitton,
Grussendorf,Toohey,Ulmer,Navarre,Mackie,Sanders,
Hudson,Williams
TITLE: Relating to United States Coast Guard commercial
fishing vessel safety regulations.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
03/03/93 518 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
03/03/93 518 (H) LABOR & COMMERCE
03/05/93 558 (H) COSPONSOR(S): MACKIE,SANDERS,
HUDSON
03/08/93 569 (H) SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE
INTRODUCED-REFERRALS
03/08/93 569 (H) LABOR & COMMERCE
03/08/93 574 (H) COSPONSOR(S): WILLIAMS
03/09/93 (H) L&C AT 03:00 PM CAPITOL 17
BILL: HB 179
SHORT TITLE: MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION, FEES, ETC.
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): LABOR & COMMERCE
TITLE: "An Act relating to motor vehicles and mobile homes:
and providing for an effective date."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
02/24/93 435 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
02/24/93 435 (H) LABOR & COMMERCE, FINANCE
03/09/93 (H) L&C AT 03:00 PM CAPITOL 17
ACTION NARRATIVE
TAPE 93-19, SIDE A
Number 000
CHAIRMAN HUDSON called the House Labor and Commerce
Committee to order at 3:07 p.m., March 9, 1993. Members
present were Reps. Hudson, Porter, Green and Sitton.
HB 168: MULTIPLE PERMITEE GAMING; PRIZE AMOUNTS
REP. CARL MOSES, PRIME SPONSOR of HB 168, read the following
sponsor statement to the committee:
"This bill attempts to clarify what is inherently
permissible in statute and would create a new charitable
gaming permit called a `Multiple-beneficiary' permit.
Under this permit, two to six qualified organizations
would be allowed to apply jointly for the multiple-
beneficiary permit. With this permit, the holders could
conduct as many games and sessions as allowed under law for
individual permit holders multiplied by the number of
holders of the multiple-beneficiary permit.
Currently, Lucky Strike Bingo of Anchorage operates
under this configuration. Lucky Strike consists of four
qualified organizations who join together to conduct gaming
activity without the use of an operator. Other
organizations such as church groups, soccer clubs, Native
corporations and other non-profits that choose to join
together in this fashion without the use of an operator will
also benefit from this legislation.
The motivation behind this bill surfaced a few years
ago when the Department of Commerce proposed, but did not
adopt, regulations that would prohibit activities such as
those conducted by Lucky Strike. In response to that
situation, Senate Bill 6 was introduced in 1991 that would
establish a multiple-beneficiary permit. SB 6 was not
passed due to a shortage of time in the session on the
Senate Floor.
HB 168 is a reintroduction of SB 6. It is a non-
controversial gaming measure and I would appreciate the
committee's affirmative action."
Number 075
REP. PORTER asked if the bill would change the provisions
for operators.
Number 088
JOHN HANSEN, GAMING MANAGER, DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL
LICENSING, answered that HB 168 in effect states in law what
is already practiced under the current regulations.
CCHAIRMAN HUDSON asked if the department supported this bill.
MR. HANSEN replied yes.
REP. PORTER asked for more detail on how this bill would
affect operators.
MR. HANSEN noted that it does not affect operators.
REP. PORTER asked if the requirements governing operators
would be avoided by allowing permit holders to conduct the
gaming themselves.
MR. HANSEN replied that the same restrictions apply to both.
(Reps. Mackie and Mulder joined the committee.)
Number 154
REP. GREEN asked if this bill was for non-profits.
MR. HANSEN replied that the gaming division issues permits
to many organizations, some of which are non-profits, but
the majority of them are not.
Number 240
ELSIE O'BRIEN, HOUSTON SENIOR CENTER, testified in support
of HB 168. Ms. O'Brien stated that the bill would give more
options than are currently recognized in statute. Ms.
O'Brien provided the committee with some statistics
regarding costs and profits. (This information is in the
committee file.)
Number 261
(Rep. Williams joined the committee at 3:22 p.m.)
Number 280
SAM KITO, representing the ALEUTIAN/PRIBILOF ISLANDS
ASSOCIATION, INC., presented to the committee the written
comments on HB 168 from Dimitri Philemonof, Executive
Director of the Association. (The written statement is on
file in the committee room.)
Number 327
DOROTHY HILL, WASILLA SENIORS, testified that her
organization likes the idea of leasing the permit out as
they do not feel capable of running the gaming, but they
like the money they receive from the operator.
Number 345
REP. MACKIE moved for passage of HB 168 with individual
recommendations, one fiscal note, and unanimous consent.
No objections were noted, it was so ordered.
Number 382
HJR 33: FEDERAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY RULES
REP. HARLEY OLBERG testified as the PRIME SPONSOR of HJR 33.
Rep. Olberg read the following sponsor statement:
"The U.S. Coast Guard recently announced new commercial
vessel safety regulations for all commercial fishing boats
which the fishing industry finds extremely difficult to
understand, excessive and financially burdensome.
These new commercial vessel safety regulations were
brought to my attention by Cordova District Fisherman
United. Since that time, I have learned that many
commercial fishing organizations, as well as Pacific
Fisheries Legislative Task Force, have sent objections to
the Coast Guard. Senator Jacko and I introduced companion
legislation to add the legislative voice for the second
largest industry in the state.
This resolution is requesting that the Coast Guard hold
public hearings and extend the comment period on the
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Regulations and respond
to fisherman's suggestions and suggestions made by naval
architects not employed by the Coast Guard.
It also requests that a separate set of regulations for
commercial fishing vessels under 79 feet be proposed, as
boats less than 79 feet historically have had a class and
regulations of their own.
It further asks that the effective date of the
regulations be delayed for a minimum of one year in order
for the industry to prepare for the new regulations.
The potential magnitude and impact of these regulations
on the Alaska fleet must be fully understood and ample
opportunity for comment must be provided. This resolution
seeks to ensure that process."
REP. OLBERG noted that the Bering Sea Fisherman's
Association, Bristol Bay Driftnetters Association, Cordova
District Fisherman United, Alaska Trollers, United Cook
Inlet Drift Association, and the United Fisherman of Alaska
support this resolution.
Number 423
JERRY MCCUNE, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, UNITED FISHERMAN OF
ALASKA CORDOVA DISTRICT FISHERMAN'S UNITED, testified in
support of HJR 33. Mr. McCune stated that the last time the
Coast Guard issued new regulations it took over two weeks to
condense them into a version readily understandable. Mr.
McCune also noted that blanket regulations will not work for
all vessels.
Number 445
REP. HUDSON noted his previous career with the Coast Guard,
including vessel rule making, and said he believes this
resolution is extremely reasonable. Rep. Hudson told the
committee that he had spoken with Congressman Young who
indicated that this resolution would help him show that he
has the added support from the state legislature in solving
this matter.
REP. PORTER moved for passage of SSHJR 33 with a zero fiscal
note, individual recommendations, and unanimous consent. No
objections were heard, it was so ordered.
HB 179 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION, FEES, ETC.
Number 485
CHAIRMAN HUDSON explained that HB 179 was part of the
original HB 65 from the Governor. Chairman Hudson further
explained that HB 65 was deemed to violate the single
subject rule and consequently the bill was split in three.
He noted HB 179 was essentially the part of HB 65 covering
motor vehicles and mobile homes.
Number 496
JAY DULANY, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV),
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, joined the committee to answer
questions.
REP. PORTER noted a provision in statute which allows the
Division of Motor Vehicles to collect personal property
taxes on vehicles on behalf of a borough or municipality,
and for this the DMV would retain 5 percent of the total.
He said that a number of cities are currently taking
advantage of this, but the problem is the fees adopted in
statute in 1978 are now out-of-date. This amendment would
change the fee structure as well as increase the percentage
the division would retain.
Number 565
REP. HUDSON asked, if the rates shown were caps, could the
municipalities increase or decrease these amounts?
REP. PORTER explained that if they wanted the DMV to do the
collection, then they would be required to use these
figures. But he pointed out that it was an option they could
decline and change the fee structure to suit their own
needs.
Number 570
DAVID DIERDORF, STAFF ATTORNEY, DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES,
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AGENCY, stated that the amendment does
fit under the single subject rule.
REP. MACKIE asked why some communities are exempt.
Number 593
CRYSTAL SMITH, representing the ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE,
stated that only those communities that have a personnel
income tax can opt for this provision.
Discussion ensued regarding which sections fit where.
Number 629
JUANITA HENSLEY, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY, testified that the department would like to
see the effective date be January 1.
TAPE 93-19, SIDE B
Number 001
Further discussion focused on the technical side of the
bill; i.e., how the sections will be renumbered and the
effective date clauses.
Number 045
REP. HUDSON noted that Rep. Mulder had brought up some issue
regarding the registration of mobile homes.
Number 050
MR. DULANY responded that he had discussed that with Rep.
Mulder and it was his impression that the representative
wanted mobile homes to be titled and registered.
CHAIRMAN HUDSON ordered HB 179 back to Legal Services for
redrafting and announced the committee would bring it back
up as a committee substitute.
CHAIRMAN HUDSON adjourned the meeting at 4:07 p.m.
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