04/11/2012 09:00 AM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB316 | |
| HB271 | |
| HB333 | |
| HB345 | |
| HB234 | |
| HB64 | |
| HB190 | |
| HB3 | |
| HB8 | |
| HB281 | |
| HB182 | |
| Adjourn |
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 316 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 271 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 333 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 345 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 234 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 281 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 64 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 190 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 3 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 8 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 182 | TELECONFERENCED | |
ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
SENATE STATE AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE
April 11, 2012
9:03 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Bill Wielechowski, Chair
Senator Joe Paskvan, Vice Chair
Senator Albert Kookesh
Senator Kevin Meyer
Senator Cathy Giessel
MEMBERS ABSENT
All members present
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
HOUSE BILL NO. 316
"An Act relating to military facility zones in the state;
relating to the development of housing in military facility
zones; relating to the financing of projects in military
facility zones; and providing for an effective date."
- MOVED HB 316 OUT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 271(TRA) AM
"An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle requirements."
- MOVED CSHB 271(TRA) AM OUT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 333(STA)
"An Act relating to the disposition of certain unused campaign
contributions; and relating to public office expense term
accounts and public office expense term account reserves."
- MOVED CSHB 333(STA) OUT OF COMMITTEE
HOUSE BILL NO. 345
"An Act relating to regulations adopted by the Department of
Administration waiving the commercial motor vehicle driving
skills test for certain drivers with military commercial motor
vehicle experience."
- MOVED HB 345 OUT OF COMMITTEE
HOUSE BILL NO. 234
"An Act relating to picketing or protests at a funeral."
- MOVED SCS CSHB 234(STA) OUT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 64(FIN)(EFD AM)
"An Act relating to permanent motor vehicle registration;
relating to the registration fee for noncommercial trailers and
to the motor vehicle tax for trailers; and providing for an
effective date."
- HEARD & HELD
CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 190(FIN)
"An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for
purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and
providing for an effective date."
- HEARD & HELD
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3(STA)
"An Act relating to issuance of driver's licenses."
- HEARD & HELD
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 8(FIN)
"An Act relating to certain federal statutes, regulations,
presidential executive orders, and secretarial orders; relating
to the duties of the attorney general; and providing for an
effective date."
- HEARD & HELD
HOUSE BILL NO. 281
"An Act establishing March 30 of each year as Welcome Home
Vietnam Veterans Day."
- HEARD & HELD
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(FIN)
"An Act relating to electronic publication of certain municipal
notices and publication and electronic distribution of reports
by state agencies."
- HEARD & HELD
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION
BILL: HB 316
SHORT TITLE: MILITARY FACILITY ZONES
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) THOMPSON
02/08/12 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
02/08/12 (H) MLV, STA
02/16/12 (H) MLV AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
02/16/12 (H) Moved Out of Committee
02/16/12 (H) MINUTE(MLV)
02/17/12 (H) MLV RPT 2DP 1NR 1AM
02/17/12 (H) DP: LYNN, THOMPSON
02/17/12 (H) NR: MILLER
02/17/12 (H) AM: CISSNA
02/28/12 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
02/28/12 (H) Moved Out of Committee
02/28/12 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/29/12 (H) STA RPT 5DP 1NR 1AM
02/29/12 (H) DP: JOHANSEN, PETERSEN, P.WILSON,
KELLER, LYNN
02/29/12 (H) NR: GRUENBERG
02/29/12 (H) AM: SEATON
03/05/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
03/05/12 (H) VERSION: HB 316
03/06/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/06/12 (S) STA
03/29/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
03/29/12 (S) Heard & Held
03/29/12 (S) MINUTE(STA)
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Scheduled But Not Heard
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 271
SHORT TITLE: COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) KELLER, PRUITT
01/17/12 (H) PREFILE RELEASED 1/13/12
01/17/12 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/17/12 (H) TRA
02/21/12 (H) TRA AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 17
02/21/12 (H) Moved CSHB 271(TRA) Out of Committee
02/21/12 (H) MINUTE(TRA)
02/22/12 (H) TRA RPT CS(TRA) NT 5DP 1NR
02/22/12 (H) DP: PRUITT, MUNOZ, PETERSEN, GRUENBERG,
P.WILSON
02/22/12 (H) NR: FEIGE
03/02/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
03/02/12 (H) VERSION: CSHB 271(TRA) AM
03/05/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/05/12 (S) TRA, STA
03/20/12 (S) TRA AT 1:00 PM BUTROVICH 205
03/20/12 (S) Moved CSHB 271(TRA) am Out of Committee
03/20/12 (S) MINUTE(TRA)
03/21/12 (S) TRA RPT 4DP
03/21/12 (S) DP: KOOKESH, THOMAS, MENARD, HUGGINS
03/29/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
03/29/12 (S) Heard & Held
03/29/12 (S) MINUTE(STA)
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Scheduled But Not Heard
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 333
SHORT TITLE: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS/POET ACCTS
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) HAWKER
02/20/12 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
02/20/12 (H) STA
03/15/12 (H) STA RPT CS(STA) NT 5DP 1NR
03/15/12 (H) DP: KELLER, GRUENBERG, SEATON,
PETERSEN, LYNN
03/15/12 (H) NR: JOHANSEN
03/15/12 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
03/15/12 (H) Moved CSHB 333(STA) Out of Committee
03/15/12 (H) MINUTE(STA)
03/19/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
03/19/12 (H) VERSION: CSHB 333(STA)
03/21/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/21/12 (S) STA
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Heard & Held
04/10/12 (S) MINUTE(STA)
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 345
SHORT TITLE: WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) SADDLER
02/22/12 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
02/22/12 (H) TRA, STA
03/27/12 (H) TRA AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 17
03/27/12 (H) Moved Out of Committee
03/27/12 (H) MINUTE(TRA)
03/28/12 (H) TRA RPT 3DP 2NR
03/28/12 (H) DP: PETERSEN, GRUENBERG, P.WILSON
03/28/12 (H) NR: JOHNSON, PRUITT
04/03/12 (H) STA RPT 7DP
04/03/12 (H) DP: JOHANSEN, P.WILSON, KELLER,
GRUENBERG, SEATON, PETERSEN, LYNN
04/03/12 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
04/03/12 (H) Moved Out of Committee
04/03/12 (H) MINUTE(STA)
04/04/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
04/04/12 (H) VERSION: HB 345
04/07/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/07/12 (S) STA
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Heard & Held
04/10/12 (S) MINUTE(STA)
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 234
SHORT TITLE: PICKETING AND PROTESTS AT FUNERALS
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) THOMAS
04/09/11 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/09/11 (H) MLV, JUD
02/09/12 (H) MLV AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
02/09/12 (H) Moved Out of Committee
02/09/12 (H) MINUTE(MLV)
02/10/12 (H) MLV RPT 4DP 1NR 2AM
02/10/12 (H) DP: GATTO, LYNN, THOMPSON, SADDLER
02/10/12 (H) NR: AUSTERMAN
02/10/12 (H) AM: MILLER, CISSNA
02/20/12 (H) JUD AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
02/20/12 (H) Moved Out of Committee
02/20/12 (H) MINUTE(JUD)
02/22/12 (H) JUD RPT 5DP 2NR
02/22/12 (H) DP: LYNN, KELLER, THOMPSON, PRUITT,
GATTO
02/22/12 (H) NR: GRUENBERG, HOLMES
03/06/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
03/06/12 (H) VERSION: HB 234
03/12/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/12/12 (S) STA, JUD
04/05/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/05/12 (S) Heard & Held
04/05/12 (S) MINUTE(STA)
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Scheduled But Not Heard
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 64
SHORT TITLE: PERM. MOT. VEH. REGISTRATION/TRAILERS
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) STOLTZE, KELLER
01/18/11 (H) PREFILE RELEASED 1/7/11
01/18/11 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/18/11 (H) STA, FIN
02/10/11 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
02/10/11 (H) Moved Out of Committee
02/10/11 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/11/11 (H) STA RPT 2DP 2NR 3AM
02/11/11 (H) DP: KELLER, LYNN
02/11/11 (H) NR: JOHANSEN, GRUENBERG
02/11/11 (H) AM: P.WILSON, SEATON, PETERSEN
02/11/11 (H) TRA REFERRAL ADDED AFTER STA
02/24/11 (H) TRA AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 17
02/24/11 (H) Heard & Held; Assigned to Subcommittee
02/24/11 (H) MINUTE(TRA)
03/11/11 (H) TRA AT 3:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
03/11/11 (H) -- Public Testimony --
03/15/11 (H) TRA AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 17
03/15/11 (H) Moved CSHB 64(TRA) Out of Committee
03/15/11 (H) MINUTE(TRA)
03/16/11 (H) TRA RPT CS(TRA) 3DP 3NR 1AM
03/16/11 (H) DP: FEIGE, PRUITT, P.WILSON
03/16/11 (H) NR: MUNOZ, PETERSEN, GRUENBERG
03/16/11 (H) AM: JOHNSON
03/22/11 (H) FIN AT 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/22/11 (H) Scheduled But Not Heard
03/30/11 (H) FIN AT 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/30/11 (H) Scheduled But Not Heard
02/15/12 (H) FIN AT 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
02/15/12 (H) Heard & Held
02/15/12 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
03/23/12 (H) FIN AT 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/23/12 (H) Scheduled But Not Heard
03/30/12 (H) FIN AT 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/30/12 (H) Moved CSHB 64(FIN) Out of Committee
03/30/12 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
04/02/12 (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 8DP 1NR 1AM
04/02/12 (H) DP: FAIRCLOUGH, T.WILSON, GUTTENBERG,
COSTELLO, EDGMON, DOOGAN, STOLTZE,
04/02/12 (H) THOMAS
04/02/12 (H) NR: GARA
04/02/12 (H) AM: NEUMAN
04/04/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
04/04/12 (H) VERSION: CSHB 64(FIN)(EFD AM)
04/06/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/06/12 (S) STA, FIN
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Scheduled But Not Heard
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 190
SHORT TITLE: PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) FEIGE
03/11/11 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/11/11 (H) STA, FIN
03/31/11 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
03/31/11 (H) Heard & Held
03/31/11 (H) MINUTE(STA)
04/12/11 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
04/12/11 (H) Heard & Held
04/12/11 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/20/12 (H) SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED
01/20/12 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/20/12 (H) STA, FIN
02/07/12 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
02/07/12 (H) Heard & Held
02/07/12 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/09/12 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
02/09/12 (H) Heard & Held
02/09/12 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/14/12 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
02/14/12 (H) Moved CSHB 190(STA) Out of Committee
02/14/12 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/15/12 (H) STA RPT CS(STA) 6DP 1NR
02/15/12 (H) DP: P.WILSON, KELLER, GRUENBERG,
SEATON, PETERSEN, LYNN
02/15/12 (H) NR: JOHANSEN
04/04/12 (H) FIN AT 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/04/12 (H) Heard & Held
04/04/12 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
04/04/12 (H) FIN AT 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/04/12 (H) Moved CSSSHB 190(FIN) Out of Committee
04/04/12 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
04/05/12 (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) 6DP 4NR
04/05/12 (H) DP: FAIRCLOUGH, T.WILSON, COSTELLO,
EDGMON, STOLTZE, THOMAS
04/05/12 (H) NR: GUTTENBERG, JOULE, NEUMAN, DOOGAN
04/09/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
04/09/12 (H) VERSION: CSSSHB 190(FIN)
04/10/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/10/12 (S) STA
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) <Pending Referral>
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 3
SHORT TITLE: REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) LYNN, HAWKER, CHENAULT, JOHNSON,
GATTO
01/18/11 (H) PREFILE RELEASED 1/7/11
01/18/11 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/18/11 (H) STA, FIN
01/27/11 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
01/27/11 (H) Heard & Held
01/27/11 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/01/11 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
02/01/11 (H) Moved CSHB 3(STA) Out of Committee
02/01/11 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/02/11 (H) STA RPT CS(STA) 3DP 4NR
02/02/11 (H) DP: P.WILSON, KELLER, LYNN
02/02/11 (H) NR: JOHANSEN, GRUENBERG, SEATON,
PETERSEN
02/22/11 (H) FIN AT 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
02/22/11 (H) Moved CSHB 3(STA) Out of Committee
02/22/11 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
02/23/11 (H) FIN RPT CS(STA) 7DP 4NR
02/23/11 (H) DP: FAIRCLOUGH, T.WILSON, DOOGAN,
NEUMAN, COSTELLO, STOLTZE, THOMAS
02/23/11 (H) NR: GARA, GUTTENBERG, JOULE, EDGMON
02/28/11 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
02/28/11 (H) VERSION: CSHB 3(STA)
03/01/11 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/01/11 (S) STA, TRA
04/07/11 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/07/11 (S) Heard & Held
04/07/11 (S) MINUTE(STA)
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Scheduled But Not Heard
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 8
SHORT TITLE: FEDERAL REGULATIONS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) KELLER
01/18/11 (H) PREFILE RELEASED 1/7/11
01/18/11 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/18/11 (H) JUD, FIN
02/16/11 (H) JUD AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
02/16/11 (H) Moved CSHB 8(JUD) Out of Committee
02/16/11 (H) MINUTE(JUD)
02/18/11 (H) JUD RPT CS(JUD) 5DP
02/18/11 (H) DP: PRUITT, THOMPSON, KELLER, LYNN,
GATTO
03/22/11 (H) FIN AT 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/22/11 (H) Scheduled But Not Heard
03/30/11 (H) FIN AT 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/30/11 (H) Moved CSHB 8(FIN) Out of Committee
03/30/11 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
03/31/11 (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 1DNP 3NR 1AM
03/31/11 (H) DP: FAIRCLOUGH, T.WILSON, HAWKER,
COSTELLO, STOLTZE, THOMAS
03/31/11 (H) DNP: DOOGAN
03/31/11 (H) NR: GARA, JOULE, EDGMON
03/31/11 (H) AM: GUTTENBERG
04/11/11 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
04/11/11 (H) VERSION: CSHB 8(FIN)
04/12/11 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/12/11 (S) STA, JUD
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Scheduled But Not Heard
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 281
SHORT TITLE: WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) THOMAS
01/17/12 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/17/12 (H) MLV
02/09/12 (H) MLV AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 120
02/09/12 (H) Moved Out of Committee
02/09/12 (H) MINUTE(MLV)
02/10/12 (H) MLV RPT 6DP
02/10/12 (H) DP: MILLER, CISSNA, GATTO, LYNN,
THOMPSON, SADDLER
02/20/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
02/20/12 (H) VERSION: HB 281
02/21/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
02/21/12 (S) STA
04/10/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/12 (S) Scheduled But Not Heard
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
BILL: HB 182
SHORT TITLE: ELECTRONIC DISTRIB. OF REPORTS/NOTICES
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) JOHANSEN
03/09/11 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/09/11 (H) STA, FIN
03/29/11 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
03/29/11 (H) Heard & Held
03/29/11 (H) MINUTE(STA)
04/12/11 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
04/12/11 (H) Heard & Held
04/12/11 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/19/12 (H) STA AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106
01/19/12 (H) Moved CSHB 182(STA) Out of Committee
01/19/12 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/23/12 (H) STA RPT CS(STA) NT 4DP 3AM
01/23/12 (H) DP: P.WILSON, PETERSEN, JOHANSEN, LYNN
01/23/12 (H) AM: KELLER, GRUENBERG, SEATON
03/07/12 (H) FIN AT 1:30 PM HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/07/12 (H) Scheduled But Not Heard
03/16/12 (H) FIN AT 9:00 AM HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/16/12 (H) Moved CSHB 182(FIN) Out of Committee
03/16/12 (H) MINUTE(FIN)
03/19/12 (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 8DP 2NR 1AM
03/19/12 (H) DP: FAIRCLOUGH, GARA, T.WILSON,
GUTTENBERG, JOULE, COSTELLO, STOLTZE,
THOMAS
03/19/12 (H) NR: EDGMON, DOOGAN
03/19/12 (H) AM: NEUMAN
04/02/12 (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
04/02/12 (H) VERSION: CSHB 182(FIN)
04/04/12 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/04/12 (S) STA, FIN
04/11/12 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
WITNESS REGISTER
JANE PEARSON, Staff
Representative Steve Thompson
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Offered to answer questions related to HB
316 on behalf of the sponsor.
JIM POUND, Staff
Representative Wes Keller
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Offered to answer questions regarding HB 271
on behalf of the sponsor.
AARON SCHROEDER, Staff
Representative Bill Thomas
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Explained the changes in HB 234 on behalf of
the sponsor.
JEFFERY MITTMAN, Executive Director
American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Voiced concerns about HB 234 and HB 3.
RYAN MCKEE, Staff
Representative Bill Stoltze
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Introduced HB 64 on behalf of the sponsor.
WHITNEY BREWSTER, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV),
Department of Administration
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions related to HB 64.
REPRESENTATIVE ERIC FEIGE
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Sponsor of HB 190.
MICHAEL PASCHALL, Staff
Representative Eric Feige
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Explained HB 190 on behalf of the sponsor.
DEBBIE BITNEY, Director
Permanent Fund Dividend Division
Department of Revenue
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions related to HB 190.
MICHAEL BARBER, Assistant Attorney General
Commercial/Fair Business Section
Department of Law
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions related to HB 190.
LISA KIRSCH, Attorney
Legislative Legal
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions related to HB 190.
REPRESENTATIVE BOB LYNN
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Sponsor of HB 3
DEAN WAUSON, Supervisory Special Agent
Office of Homeland Security
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in favor of HB 3.
MICHAEL SICA, Staff
Representative Bob Lynn
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified on HB 3 on behalf of the sponsor.
JIM POUND, Staff
Representative Wes Keller
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Presented HB 8 on behalf of the sponsor.
JOANNE GRACE, Chief Assistant Attorney
Opinions, Appeals, & Ethics
Department of Law
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions related to HB 8.
STUART THOMPSON, representing himself
Meadow Lakes, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of HB 8.
AARON SCHROEDER, Staff
Representative Bill Thomas
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Explained HB 281 on behalf of the sponsor.
REID HARRIS, Staff
Representative Kyle Johansen
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Presented HB 182 on behalf of the sponsor.
TENA WILLIAMS, Owner
Ketchikan Daily News
Ketchikan, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in opposition to HB 182.
ACTION NARRATIVE
9:03:18 AM
CHAIR BILL WIELECHOWSKI called the Senate State Affairs Standing
Committee meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Present at the call to
order were Senators Giessel, Paskvan, and Chair Wielechowski.
Senator Kookesh arrived shortly thereafter.
HB 316-MILITARY FACILITY ZONES
9:05:09 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the first bill before the
committee would be HB 316, which would allow the Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs to establish military facility
zones. He said it was the second hearing on the bill and
Representative Thompson is the prime sponsor. He noted three
zero fiscal notes for the bill.
JANE PEARSON, Staff, Representative Steve Thompson, offered to
answer questions related to HB 316 on behalf of the sponsor.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI noted HB 316 was a good bill. He said it
would help protect Alaska during the BRAC hearings.
He requested a motion to move HB 316 from committee.
SENATOR PASKVAN moved to report HB 316 from committee with
individual recommendations and the attached zero fiscal notes.
There being no objection, HB 316 was moved from the Senate State
Affairs Standing Committee.
HB 271-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
9:06:39 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 271, which would change the way the DMV
classifies commercial motor vehicles. It is the second hearing
on the bill. The bill has a zero fiscal note.
JIM POUND, Staff, Representative Wes Keller, offered to answer
questions regarding HB 271 on behalf of the sponsor.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI said HB 271 was good common sense and would
help small businesses.
SENATOR PASKVAN moved to report HB 271, version {D.A} from
committee with individual recommendations and the attached zero
fiscal note. There being no objection, CSHB 271(TRA)am was moved
from the Senate State Affairs Standing Committee.
HB 333-CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS/POET ACCTS
9:07:37 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 333, which would eliminate POET reserve
accounts. In a previous meeting Juli Lucky, staff to
Representative Hawker, sponsor of the bill, provided an
overview. Joan Mize, Program Coordinator at APOC stated that the
bill was a clean-up bill that APOC supports. The bill has a zero
fiscal note.
SENATOR PASKVAN moved to report CSHB 333, version I, from
committee with individual recommendations and the attached zero
fiscal note. There being no objection, CSHB 333(STA) was moved
from the Senate State Affairs Standing Committee.
HB 345-WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS
9:08:42 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 345, which would waive the Commercial
Driver's License Skills test for members of the military who
have earned experience operating commercial vehicles.
Representative Saddler, the bill's sponsor, provided an overview
of the bill at a previous meeting.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI requested a motion to move the bill.
SENATOR PASKVAN moved to report HB 345, version A, from
committee with individual recommendations and the attached zero
fiscal note. There being no objection, HB 345 was moved from the
Senate State Affairs Standing Committee.
At-ease from 9:09 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.
HB 234-PICKETING AND PROTESTS AT FUNERALS
9:10:18 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 234, which would prohibit picketing at a
funeral within certain distances. He said there was a new CS for
the bill.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI requested a motion to adopt the proposed SCS
for HB 234, version X.
SENATOR PASKVAN moved to adopt the proposed SCS for HB 234,
labeled 27-LS0627\X, as the working document.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI objected for discussion purposes.
AARON SCHROEDER, Staff, Representative Bill Thomas, explained
the changes in HB 234 on behalf of the sponsor. The word
"protest" was deleted throughout the bill. A clarification was
made regarding "inside of a cemetery, mortuary, church, or other
facility, or within 100 feet of that facility." Also, on page 3,
line 17, the definition of picketing was reworded to mean an act
directed toward a funeral that disrupts or disturbs that
funeral.
9:12:13 AM
JEFFERY MITTMAN, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties
Union (ACLU) of Alaska, voiced concerns about HB 234. He said he
had had an opportunity to review version X. He stated that ACLU
still has concerns about First Amendment issues. He referred to
page 3, lines 17 and 18, regarding picketing as an area of
concern. ACLU's analysis is based on the standard First
Amendment time, place, and manner restrictions being content
neutral. The bill focuses on a certain type of speech - speech
directed towards a funeral - and runs afoul of First Amendment
restrictions and restrictions on First Amendment rights. He said
he preferred legislation that focused on content neutral
material, such as excessive noise. In the bill, a certain type
of content is being restricted.
He gave an example if two different types of individuals
standing in the same place. One could be a union worker
protesting the conduct of a hotel across the street. The other
might be a person engaged in the same conduct holding a sign
saying something about the funeral. The person holding the sign
about the hotel would not fall under the legislation, but the
person holding the sign about the funeral would. He concluded
that that was an example of non-content neutrality.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI thanked the testifier. He noted the bill has
a Judiciary Committee referral. He said he preferred to move the
bill.
SENATOR PASKVAN moved to report the SCS for HB 234, version X,
from committee with individual recommendations and the attached
fiscal notes. There being no objection, SCS HB 234(STA) was
moved from the Senate State Affairs Standing Committee.
HB 64-PERM. MOT. VEH. REGISTRATION/TRAILERS
9:16:24 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 64, which would allow DMV to issue
permanent registration to certain vehicles and trailers.
RYAN MCKEE, staff to Representative Bill Stoltze, introduced HB
64 on behalf of the sponsor. He related that HB 64 is the
permanent registration for non-commercial motor vehicles and
trailers, and applies to motor vehicles older than eight years.
It establishes a fee for permanent registration. For trailers,
the regular bi-annual fee is $30, plus $25 which would go to the
permanent registration fee. For vehicles, the regular bi-annual
fee is $100, plus the $25 permanent registration fee.
He explained that the bill allows municipalities, cities, and
boroughs to establish a motor vehicle registration tax for
vehicles and trailers that are registered permanently. This is
done by an ordinance approved by the local legislative body. The
state DMV must be notified a year before it goes into effect.
He addressed the limits for the amount of motor vehicle
registration tax the state will collect for municipalities,
cities, and boroughs for permanently registered vehicles and
trailers. If the tax is above $100, the state will not collect
the tax; the municipalities will have to collect it. The
effective date for this legislation will be January 1, 2013.
Permanent registration will also be available beginning January
1, 2013. This means that municipalities, cities, and boroughs,
cannot set a permanent rate for the tax until then.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked how the bill would affect municipal
revenues related to vehicle registration.
MR. MCKEE explained that in the first two years, 2013 and 2014,
there would be an increase in municipal revenue by $11 million.
In 2015, there would be a decrease of $20 million in municipal
revenue. He said it would be a savings to the people, though.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked for an analysis after 2015.
MR. MCKEE said he did not have that information.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked about opposition to the bill from
municipalities.
MR. MCKEE reported no concerns from municipalities or the DMV.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked if permanent registration would pose
any problems identifying abandoned vehicles.
MR. MCKEE clarified that the permanent registration is an option
for individuals. If a vehicle switches to a different owner, the
new owner would have to pay the fee again.
9:20:31 AM
SENATOR PASKVAN noted opposition from the Alaska Municipal
League. He opined that the bill has a negative impact on
municipalities.
MR. MCKEE thought it was because of the reduction in revenue to
municipalities. He noted the sponsor sees the legislation as
giving back to Alaskans.
SENATOR PASKVAN pointed out that the bill was not revenue
neutral; therefore it is an unfunded mandate to the
municipalities.
MR. MCKEE noted two years of a surplus of revenue for the
municipalities.
9:22:32 AM
WHITNEY BREWSTER, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV),
Department of Administration, answered questions related to HB
64. She stated that the bill would allow DMV to charge a
permanent registration fee for vehicles eight years old and
older, as well as for non-commercial trailers. She clarified
that DMV would see a bump in revenue in FY 13 and FY 14;
however, there would be a drop in revenue which would remain a
loss for the life-span of those vehicles. The loss of revenue
would be $1 to $2 million and difficult to project. She stated
that the loss of revenue would not be as great as shown in the
fiscal note for FY 15 - FY 18.
She explained that DMV does collect motor vehicle registration
taxes on behalf of 16 municipalities and retains 8 percent,
which goes into general fund. Historically, the collection cost
is about $1 million. She clarified that the effective date of
January 1, 2013, means municipalities cannot pass an ordinance
to allow for a permanent registration fee until January 1, 2013,
and cannot begin to collect that fee until January 1, 2015.
SENATOR PASKVAN asked what percentage of non-commercial vehicles
in Alaska are 8 years old or older.
MS. BREWSTER replied that currently there are 369,500 vehicles
that are eligible for permanent registration in 2013 out of a
total of a million vehicles.
SENATOR PASKVAN asked if the vehicles newer than 8 years old
would have to pick up the revenue slack. He gave an example of
the owner of a car that was five years old having to pay more
eventually.
9:26:57 AM
MS. BREWSTER said the legislature sets the fees and would have
to make that decision.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI noted the arrival of Senator Meyer.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked if DMV revenues are from license fees
or from the general fund.
MS. BREWSTER said DMV revenues come from general fund program
receipts and DMV would be able to cover the costs associated
with operations contained in the bill. DMV is neutral regarding
HB 64.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked if a loss of $1.5 million would have an
impact on DMV program receipts.
MS. BREWSTER said no.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI inquired if general funds would make up the
loss.
MS. BREWSTER said yes.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI closed public testimony and set HB 64 aside.
HB 190-PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE
9:29:02 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 190, which amends statutes regarding
Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) allowable absences and removes the
10-year rule that prohibits an Alaskan living outside the state
from receiving a dividend under certain circumstances.
REPRESENTATIVE ERIC FEIGE, sponsor of HB 190, introduced the
bill. He related that last year legislators received an email
from an Alaskan in the U.S. Navy who was denied his PFD because
of a 1998 law that prevents those in the military from receiving
a dividend when otherwise eligible for an allowable absence.
Those serving Congress in Washington, DC, continue to receive a
dividend. The bill will bring equality to those who serve in the
military, while tightening the restrictions on those that
qualify for an allowable absence longer than five years.
MICHAEL PASCHALL, staff to Representative Eric Feige, explained
HB 190 on behalf of the sponsor. He said the purpose of the bill
is to provide equity to those residents who are absent while
serving the state. He explained the eligibility rules of PFD
allowable absences. The PFD Division hears from approximately
1,300 absentees after five years when intent to return to Alaska
must be proven. He said that putting that presumption into
statute should reduce the number of appeals. At ten years,
everyone is denied a PFD except for a small class of
individuals.
MR. PASCHALL related that Section 1 is conforming regarding the
repeal that takes place in Section 3. Section 2 establishes in
law the presumption that someone who is absent from the state
for more than 180 days in each of the previous five years, does
not plan to return to the state and is not eligible to receive a
PFD. It also provides a method to appeal a denial. Section 3
repeals AS 43.23.008(C), the ten-year rule. Section 4 allows
someone who was previously denied a PFD under the ten-year rule
to be eligible to obtain the current year PFD. Section 5 makes
the law retroactive to January 1, 2012. Section 6 makes the bill
effective immediately.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI thanked Mr. Paschall for his work on the
bill.
DEBBIE BITNEY, Director, Permanent Fund Dividend Division,
Department of Revenue, offered to answer questions related to HB
190.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked how many Alaskans are declared
ineligible for a PFD because of the ten-year rule.
MS. BITNEY related that it was in the 100's.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked which situations were causing Alaskans
to remain out of state for ten years.
MS. BITNEY replied that it was, by far, for military reasons,
but also, students and family care-givers.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked for data regarding persons who return
to Alaska after being gone for ten years.
MS. BITNEY reported that only 80 people returned to the state,
which shows a need for the "intent" aspect of the bill.
9:37:18 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI noted support for those who are sincerely
coming back to Alaska. He questioned if the 5-year provision in
the bill would help weed people out who are not planning to
return to Alaska.
MS. BITNEY said it makes determining who has intent to return
easier for the division and is clearer for the applicant as to
how to show intent to return.
SENATOR PASKVAN asked for more information about "30 cumulative
days over a five-year period."
MS. BITNEY noted a rule which states in order to maintain
residency, a person must return to the state for 72 hours every
two years, with the exception of military families who qualify
for hostile fire pay. The "30 cumulative days over a five-year
period" is a separate requirement.
SENATOR PASKVAN asked about a connection between children and
spouses regarding the residency requirements.
MS. BITNEY said that residency requirements are individual and
each person has to come back.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked how often the 72-hour rule is waived.
MS. BITNEY did not have those numbers.
9:41:16 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI requested a ballpark figure.
MS. BITNEY guessed it was less than 500 per year.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI gave an example of a military situation and
asked if the 72-hour rule would be waived for whole family.
MS. BITNEY said, as the statute is currently written, it would
be waived for the family, also.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked if the division supports the bill.
MS. BITNEY said the bill would help the division do its work.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI summarized that the new CS has a 5-year
provision, but keeps the 10-year requirement, with an exemption
for military members.
9:43:52 AM
MICHAEL BARBER, Assistant Attorney General, Commercial/Fair
Business Section, Department of Law, answered questions related
to HB 190.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI requested a motion to adopt the new SCS for
CSSSHB 190(FIN), version Y.
SENATOR PASKVAN moved to adopt the proposed SCS for CSSSHB
190(FIN), labeled 27-LS0564\Y, as the working document.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI objected for discussion purposes.
He restated the contents of the bill and asked if the Department
of Law had any concerns.
MR. BARBER related that the bill may violate the equal
protection law. The main consideration for PFD eligibility is
residency or physical presence in the state with the intent to
remain indefinitely. The allowable absences provisions are
designed to help the department determine who is eligible and
are consistent with the intent to return. In 1998 the
legislature created a bright line rule that exempted members of
Congress and their staff who are not similarly situated.
Military members are also not similarly situated and are more
likely to return after ten years, which would satisfy the equal
protection concern.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI spoke of unique concerns of congressional
members and military members because of their on-going
connectedness to the state. He maintained that they should still
receive a PFD.
9:48:52 AM
SENATOR PASKVAN asked if it were possible to have forfeiture
provisions for those who say they are going to return but don't.
MR. BARBER thought that would be problematic. He referred to
discussions in House Finance providing that the PFD could be
deposited as an incentive to return to the state.
SENATOR PASKVAN agreed with that concept. He stated that with
only 80 people out of thousands returning to Alaska, the bill
may be unnecessary.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI agreed with Senator Paskvan's statement. He
recalled his discomfort with the previous version of the bill.
He asked Ms. Bitney for suggestions on solutions for the problem
of people claiming intent to return to Alaska and collecting
PFD's, but then not returning as promised.
MS. BITNEY suggested that clearly defining proof of intent to
return would achieve that goal.
9:52:38 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked if there were legal concerns about
using an escrow account after five years.
MR. BARBER said he thought it was attractive because it
incentivized people, but he requested more time to think about
it.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI requested that Mr. Barber provide more
information at a later date.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked for a legal opinion on whether the
exception for active duty military would violate the equal
protection clause.
9:54:11 AM
LISA KIRSCH, Attorney, Legislative Legal, agreed with Mr.
Barber's opinion. She added that the legislature would have to
show there was a rational basis for the decision, such as the
military is a unique situation. She cautioned that one can never
predict a court decision. She opined that it would survive equal
protection scrutiny.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI closed public testimony and set HB 190 aside.
SENATOR PASKVAN asked the division to provide information about
the very few military families who did return to Alaska and how
much money was spent on dividends for those who did not return.
HB 3-REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE
9:58:03 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 3, which would allow DMV to issue a
driver's license that expires in less than five years. It would
require anyone staying in the country "indefinitely" to renew
their driver's license annually. The committee heard the bill
last year and received considerable public testimony in
opposition to the bill, but wanted to give the sponsor a second
opportunity to make his case for the bill.
REPRESENTATIVE BOB LYNN, sponsor of HB 3, thanked the committee
for hearing the bill for the second time. It would allow DMV to
issue a driver's license that expires in less than five years,
so that a visitor's driver's license would expire at the same
time their visa expires. He related that HB 3 reflects what is
considered to be best practice by the American Association of
Motor Vehicles Administrators. It puts Alaska in line with 30
other states, plus the District of Columbia. Alaska's DMV
already requires a new applicant for a driver's license to prove
their legal presence.
10:00:17 AM
JEFFERY MITTMAN, American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska,
testified in opposition to HB 3. He noted he has submitted
written testimony. He voiced concern about non-citizen residents
who may have an indefinite stay in the U.S. not being treated
the same as those who live here. The DMV has certain
responsibilities such as making sure drivers know the rules of
the road and can drive safely. The driver's license is not
intended to be an immigration document. He spoke of the rights
of the federal government to regulate immigration, not the
states. He also spoke of potential racial profiling during the
process of determining who may be asked for proof of the right
to be present in the state.
10:03:10 AM
DEAN WAUSON, Supervisory Special Agent, Office of Homeland
Security, testified in favor of HB 3. He maintained that the
driver's license as proposed in the bill does not abrogate
federal requirements. Current licensing requires proof of
citizenship and immigration documents. The most pressing issue
is the last part of the bill that indicates that the license
should be authorized for the length of stay of the individual.
He voiced concern about the use of a license for identification
purposes. He gave an example of an individual from Pakistan who
held an Alaskan driver's license for five years, yet he was
illegally present in the U.S. for seven years.
He shared information about increased calls in September and in
October when J-1 visas expire and non-immigrants try to obtain
an Alaska driver's license. He agreed with the sponsor and noted
that 30 other states have this type of legislation.
10:07:42 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI closed public testimony.
REPRESENTATIVE LYNN shared his experience when traveling and
using a visa.
MICHAEL SICA, staff to Representative Bob Lynn, commented on Mr.
Mittman's contribution to the discussion. He pointed out that
all the players had been contacted regarding the bill.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI stated his intent to hold HB 3 in committee.
HB 8-FEDERAL REGULATIONS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS
10:09:12 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be CSHB 8 (FIN), which would enable the
legislature to nullify any federal law or statute that is found
to be unconstitutional.
JIM POUND, staff to Representative Wes Keller, presented CSHB 8
(FIN) on behalf of the sponsor. He explained that the bill
clarifies that when a federal statute or regulation, secretarial
order, or executive order is considered unconstitutional or not
properly adopted, Alaska's Attorney General will inform the
legislature. The memo will go to the chair of the Judiciary
Committee in each house and will give legislators information on
how to proceed. The bill imposes state's rights under the 10th
Amendment and states that those federal regulations do not pre-
empt Alaska law.
JOANNE GRACE, Chief Assistant Attorney, Opinions, Appeals, &
Ethics, Department of Law, answered questions related to CSHB 8
(FIN). She said she did not find any problems with the bill.
10:12:17 AM
STUART THOMPSON, representing himself, Meadow Lakes, Alaska,
testified in support of HB 8.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI closed public testimony and set HB 8 aside.
HB 281-WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
10:15:32 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 281, which would declare March 30 each
year as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
AARON SCHROEDER, staff to Representative Bill Thomas, explained
HB 281 on behalf of the sponsor. He noted a new CS, version I.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI pointed out that the committee members had
version M of HB 281.
MR. SCHROEDER related that the proposed CS, version I, would
change the date to March 29 and deleting "Welcome Home" in the
title.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI noted the same change would be in lines 4 and
5.
MR. SCHROEDER agreed.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI asked if there was a reason for the changes.
MR. SCHROEDER reported that during research on the bill, it was
determined that a similar federal resolution and a presidential
proclamation used the March 29 date.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI closed public testimony and held HB 281 in
committee.
HB 182-ELECTRONIC DISTRIB. OF REPORTS/NOTICES
10:18:49 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI announced that the next bill before the
committee would be HB 182, which would allow state departments
to electronically publish reports for ease of viewing online.
REID HARRIS, staff to Representative Kyle Johansen, presented HB
182 on behalf of the sponsor. The bill was written in order to
save money on publishing legislative reports. The Office of
Budget and Management reported that $1.6 million was being spent
on printing reports each year.
He explained the two sections of the bill. He began by
describing page 3, line 29, which provides for electronic
production and distribution of agency reports. It requires that
the reports be posted on a web site for one year or until
superseded by another report. It creates exceptions for those
reports that are required by law to be printed. The end of the
bill lists state agencies involved.
He drew attention to a concern from the Municipality of
Anchorage regarding the expense of printing foreclosure notices.
They requested being added to the bill. The first three pages of
the bill contain language about electronic filing of foreclosure
notices. He noted they still must mail a foreclosure notice to
the last known owner of a property.
10:23:41 AM
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI opened public testimony.
TENA WILLIAMS, Owner, Ketchikan Daily News, testified in
opposition to HB 182. She noted her testimony represents many
newspapers throughout Alaska. She said she opposes the part of
the bill which prohibits foreclosure notices in newspapers
because it would result in a less informed public. She described
the role of newspapers. She recommended eliminating the language
about the foreclosures.
CHAIR WIELECHOWSKI closed public testimony and set HB 182 aside.
10:28:08 AM
There being no further business to come before the committee,
Chair Wielechowski adjourned the Senate State Affairs Standing
Committee at 10:28 a.m.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 1- HB0316 ver I- Bill.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 316 |
| 2- HB 316 - Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 316 |
| QA on HB316 memo.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 316 |
| HB316-DOR-AHFC-02-10-12.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 316 |
| HB316-Fiscal Note-DMVA-MVA-CO-02-13-12.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 316 |
| 7- HB 316- Rep Saddler Testimony.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 316 |
| HB316 Sectional Analysis.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 316 |
| HB316-DCCED-AIDEA-02-28-12.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 316 |
| CSHB 271 (TRA).pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| CSHB 271 Fiscal.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| CSHB 271(TRA) H. Floor amend 1.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| CSHB0271-1-2-022212-ADM-N.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| CSHB271 Support Renovators.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| Hb 271 Ak Truck support.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| HB 271 Fed Standard CMV.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| HB 271 NFIB Support.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| Hb 271 Norcom Operations.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| Hb 271 St. John support.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| HB 271 Vehicle classes.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| HHB 271 Support enstar.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| HB271 AGC Letter.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| HB 271 SPONSOR.pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| HB271-DOA-DMV-2-17-12 (3).pdf |
SSTA 3/29/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 271 |
| HB0333B.PDF |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 333 |
| 05 HB333-DOA-APOC-3-10-12.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 333 |
| 02 HB 333 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 333 |
| 03 HB 333 Sectional Analysis.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 333 |
| 04 HB 333 Background Materials.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 333 |
| 00 HB 333 CS v. B.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 333 |
| HB 345 Pennsylvania CDL Waiver.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 New York CDL Waiver (1).pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 Washington CDL Waiver.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 Connecticut CDL Waiver (1).pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 AK CDL Statute (1).pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 FederalCDL Statute and Waiver.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 fiscal note.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 Missouri CDL Waiver.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 345 Nevada CDL Waiver.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 345 |
| HB 234.pdf |
SSTA 4/5/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 234 |
| HB 234 Support Doc.pdf |
SSTA 4/5/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 234 |
| HB 234 Legal Memo.pdf |
SSTA 4/5/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 234 |
| 4 Fiscal Note HB234-LAW-CRIM-02-03-12.pdf |
SSTA 4/5/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 234 |
| HB 234 APOA_Letter of Support.pdf |
SSTA 4/5/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 234 |
| Summery of Changes HB 234(v1).doc |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 234 |
| 5 HB 234 ACLU Review- Letter of Opposition.pdf |
SSTA 4/5/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 234 |
| HB0281A.pdf |
SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 281 |
| 6 Supporting_Doc HB 281.pdf |
HMLV 2/9/2012 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 281 |
| 7 Sponsor Statement_Vietnam Veterans Day- HB 281.pdf |
HMLV 2/9/2012 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 281 |
| 8 Fiscal Note HB281-DOA-FAC-2-4-12.pdf |
HMLV 2/9/2012 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 281 |
| 02 HB 64 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HSTA 2/10/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| 03 HB 64 support Montana Law.pdf |
HSTA 2/10/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| 04 HB 64 Background and research v2.pdf |
HSTA 2/10/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| 05 HB064-STA-DOA-DMV-02-04-11.pdf |
HSTA 2/10/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB 64 MVRT Revenue.pdf |
HTRA 2/24/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB_64_Sponsor_Statement.pdf |
HTRA 2/24/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB_64_support_Montana_Law.pdf |
HTRA 2/24/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB064_Class Codes (2).pdf |
HTRA 2/24/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB064_Vehicle Counts-Statewide.pdf |
HTRA 2/24/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB064-DOA-DMV-02-18-11.pdf |
HTRA 2/24/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB 64 Opposition ltr AML.pdf |
HTRA 2/24/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB64 NEWFN-DEC-AQ-03-18-11.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB64 statewide non-commercial vehicle count.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| CS HB64 Line summary.pdf |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| CSHB64(FIN) (efd am).PDF |
SSTA 4/10/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 64 |
| HB 190 FINAL.pdf |
SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |
| 04 SPONSOR STATEMENT HB 190.pdf |
HSTA 3/31/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |
| 05 HB 190 Support Letter Denali Borough Mayor.pdf |
HSTA 3/31/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |
| 06 HB 190-DOR-PFD-3-30-11 PFD Military Exemption.pdf |
HSTA 3/31/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |
| 07 HB 190 Legal Memo Lisa Kirsch 3-18-11.pdf |
HSTA 2/7/2012 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |
| 11 2012 HB 190 PFD 2011 Extended Absence Questionnaire.pdf |
HSTA 2/7/2012 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |
| 12 2012 HB 190 Residency and Allowable Absences15 AAC 23 .pdf |
SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |
| HB 190 Sectional Analysis CS(FIN) Version 27-LS0564S.pdf |
HFIN 4/4/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |
| 01 HB 3 Driver's Licenses.pdf |
HSTA 1/27/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| 02 HB 3 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HSTA 1/27/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| 03 HB 3 Current Statute.pdf |
HSTA 1/27/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| 04 HB 3 Fiscal Note 1.pdf |
HSTA 1/27/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| 05 DOL memo-constitutionality of HB 3.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| 06 HB 3 - 26 States with Length of Authorized Stay Requirement.pdf |
HSTA 2/1/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| HB 3 State by State Analysis.doc |
HFIN 2/22/2011 1:30:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| HB3 ACLU Letter.pdf |
HFIN 2/22/2011 1:30:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| HB367 Support Document-Letter abada & amhb 3-28-12.pdf |
HHSS 4/3/2012 3:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 HB 367 |
| HB 3 - Opposing Document - Conway.pdf |
SSTA 4/7/2011 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| CSHB3.pdf |
SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 3 |
| CSHB8 FIN.pdf |
SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8 Sponsor Statement 02-07-11.pdf |
HJUD 2/16/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8 Sectional Analysis 02-15-11.pdf |
HJUD 2/16/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8 Fiscal Note-LAW-CIV-02-15-11.pdf |
HJUD 2/16/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8 Supporting Documents-Article AP 03-28-10.pdf |
HJUD 2/16/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8 Supporting Documents-Article Dateline 12-18-97.pdf |
HJUD 2/16/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8 Supporting Documents-Article Topix 01-21-11.pdf |
HJUD 2/16/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8 Supporting Documents-Essay Sheriff Mack 02-07-11.pdf |
HJUD 2/16/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8 Supporting Documents-Resolution US HR5 12-22-10.pdf |
HJUD 2/16/2011 1:00:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| HB8-NEWFNLAW-CIV-03-18-11.pdf |
HFIN 3/22/2011 1:30:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| CSHB 8 Null & Void article.pdf |
HFIN 3/22/2011 1:30:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| CSHB 8 Sectional.pdf |
HFIN 3/22/2011 1:30:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| CSHB 8 Supremacy-10th Amend.pdf |
HFIN 3/22/2011 1:30:00 PM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 8 |
| CSHB182 FIN.pdf |
SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 182 |
| 02 HB 182 - Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HSTA 3/29/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 182 |
| 03 HB 182 - Backup Leg Research 2005.pdf |
HSTA 3/29/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 182 |
| 05 HB 182 - Backup Publication Spreadsheet.pdf |
HSTA 3/29/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 182 |
| 06 HB182-GOV-OMB-3-27-11.pdf |
HSTA 3/29/2011 8:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 182 |
| HB 182 - Sectionalpdf.pdf |
HFIN 3/16/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 182 |
| HB 182 - OMB Report Summary.pdf |
HFIN 3/16/2012 9:00:00 AM SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 182 |
| HB 190.Ver R.PDF |
SSTA 4/11/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 190 |