Legislature(1999 - 2000)
05/06/1999 01:18 PM Senate RLS
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE
May 6, 1999
1:18 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Tim Kelly, Chair
Senator Loren Leman, Vice Chair
Senator Mike Miller
Senator Drue Pearce
Senator Johnny Ellis
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24
Relating to the Kosovo conflict and to Alaskans serving in the
military forces in the area of the conflict.
-MOVED ALL VERSIONS OF SJR 24 OUT OF COMMITTEE
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(RES) am
"An Act relating to management of fish and game in Glacier Bay
National Park and Preserve and navigable waters."
-MOVED CSHB 109(RES)am OUT OF COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL NO. 130
"An Act relating to immunity for sale or transfer of a firearm;
relating to administrative functions performed by and fees charged
by the Department of Public Safety for transfer of a firearm."
-MOVED ALL VERSIONS OF SB 130 OUT OF COMMITTEE
PREVIOUS SENATE COMMITTEE ACTION
SJR 24 - See State Affairs minutes dated 5/4/99.
HB 109 - See Resources minutes dated 5/5/99.
SB 130 - See Finance report dated 5/6/99.
ACTION NARRATIVE
TAPE 99-8, SIDE A
CHAIRMAN KELLY called the Senate Rules Committee meeting to order
at 1:18 p.m. Senators Kelly, Miller, Leman and Ellis were present.
SENATOR LEMAN moved to calendar SJR 24-KOSOVO CONFLICT. There
being no objection, the motion carried.
SENATOR LEMAN moved to calendar CSHB 109(RES)am-GLACIER BAY
NATIONAL PARK. There being no objection, the motion carried.
CHAIRMAN KELLY noted the arrival of Senator Pearce.
SENATOR LEMAN moved to calendar SB 130-FEES/IMMUNITY SALE/TRANSFER
OF FIREARMS. SENATOR ELLIS objected for the purpose of an
explanation.
SENATOR LEMAN explained that according to testimony before the
Senate Finance Committee, federal regulations allow a local police
chief or other designated person to sign a form for the transfer of
certain firearms. Approximately 50 transfers per year are expected
to take place; the transfers tend to be firearms sold as collectors
items. Many police chiefs are not signing the transfer forms
because of concerns about liability. SB 130 allows those
designated to collect a fee for the transfer for the purpose of
performing a criminal background check.
SENATOR ELLIS asked what level of immunity is granted in SB 130.
SENATOR LEMAN stated he thinks the designees would continue to be
liable for gross negligence, and that he would expect that no
official would want to sign the transfer form without at least
conducting a criminal background check.
SENATOR ELLIS removed his objection.
CHAIRMAN KELLY announced without objection, SB 130 would be
calendared. He then adjourned the meeting.
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