Legislature(2007 - 2008)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/03/2008 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB19 | |
| HB75 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 19 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 75 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 285 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 3, 2008
9:10 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Stedman called the Senate Finance Committee meeting
to order at 9:10:09 AM.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Lyman Hoffman, Co-Chair
Senator Bert Stedman, Co-Chair
Senator Charlie Huggins, Vice-Chair
Senator Kim Elton
Senator Donny Olson
Senator Joe Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT
Senator Fred Dyson
ALSO PRESENT
Michael Pawlowski, Staff, Co-Chair Meyer
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
None
SUMMARY
CSHB 19(FIN)
"An Act relating to ignition interlock devices; to
limited driver's license privileges; and to
ignition interlock limited driver's license
privileges."
SCS CSHB 19(JUD) was REPORTED out of Committee
with a "do pass" recommendation and with four new
fiscal notes: a zero fiscal note by the Department
of Law, a zero fiscal note by the Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities, a fiscal
note by the Department of Administration, and an
indeterminate fiscal note by the Department of
Corrections.
CSHB 75(STA)
"An Act relating to driver's licenses and to
alcohol and drug awareness and safety testing."
CSHB 75(CRA) was REPORTED out of Committee with
"no recommendation" and with a new zero fiscal
note by the Department of Health and Social
Services and a new fiscal note by the Department
of Administration.
CSHB 285(CRA)
"An Act relating to an optional exemption from
municipal property taxes for residences of widows
and widowers of certain members of the armed
forces of the United States."
CSHB 285(CRA) was REPORTED out of Committee with
"no recommendation" and with fiscal note #1 by the
Department of Administration.
9:11:04 AM
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(FIN)
"An Act relating to ignition interlock devices; to
limited driver's license privileges; and to ignition
interlock limited driver's license privileges."
MICHAEL PAWLOWSKI, STAFF, CO-CHAIR MEYER, addressed previous
questions from the Committee in a memorandum dated March 31,
2008 (copy on file.) He answered a question from Senator
Elton asking if Section 2 would lead municipalities to defer
prosecutions to the Department of Law. He noted that the
Department of Law does not think this will happen and has
issued a new zero fiscal note.
Mr. Pawlowski spoke to Senator Elton's question about
coordination between DMV and the Court System. He explained
that the DMV and Court System already coordinate in regards
to license revocations and ignition interlock devices can
make that easier because they use an automated system.
Mr. Pawlowski addressed a previous question from Senator
Elton about a performance based exit before a person is
allowed to drive without an ignition interlock device. He
reported that Senator French's additions to HB 19 require a
person maintain an ignition interlock device on their
vehicle for a minimum period during their probation. The
sponsor believes that the current probation system is
comprehensive enough to evaluate when a person should or
should not exit the program. A minimum period is required
under statute, which leaves it open for an extension.
Mr. Pawlowski responded to a previous question from Senator
Dyson about seizure of a vehicle that someone else who
requires an interlock device was driving. AS 28.36.037
provides remission for that situation.
Another question was about allowing felons to have an
ignition interlock limited license. Mr. Pawlowski
maintained that the preference is to stick with what has
been drafted, which applies only to misdemeanor offenders.
The final question was raised about which communities were
exempted from requiring an ignition interlock device. Mr.
Pawlowski reported that the list was prepared by DMV and is
attached to the memo.
9:15:18 AM
Co-Chair Stedman listed the fiscal notes.
Senator Elton voiced appreciation for the sponsor's response
to the questions.
9:16:00 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 19(JUD) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and accompanying
fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
SCS CSHB 19(JUD) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with four new fiscal notes: a zero
fiscal note by the Department of Law, a zero fiscal note by
the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, a
fiscal note by the Department of Administration, and an
indeterminate fiscal note by the Department of Corrections.
9:17:27 AM
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(STA)
"An Act relating to driver's licenses and to alcohol
and drug awareness and safety testing."
Co-Chair Stedman noted two fiscal notes with the bill.
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSHB 75(STA) from Committee
with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSHB 75(CRA) was REPORTED out of Committee with "no
recommendation" and with a new zero fiscal note by the
Department of Health and Social Services and a new fiscal
note by the Department of Administration.
AT-EASE: 9:18:32 AM
RECONVENED: 9:19:23 AM
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(CRA)
"An Act relating to an optional exemption from
municipal property taxes for residences of widows and
widowers of certain members of the armed forces of the
United States."
Senator Huggins complimented the sponsor and staff for their
hard work.
9:20:31 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSHB 285(CRA) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
CSHB 285(CRA) was REPORTED out of Committee with "no
recommendation" and with fiscal note #1 by the Department of
Administration.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 AM.
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