Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-06-24 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-06-24 House Journal Page 4019 HB 3001 HOUSE BILL NO. 3001 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act setting timelines for issuance of final orders by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, amending the authority of the commission to enter compromise settlement orders, and extending the commission's termination date to June 30, 2006; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Community & Economic Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated June 24, 2002, follows: "Dear Speaker Porter: I am transmitting a bill that extends the life of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to avoid its termination of that agency on June 30 of this year. The bill also includes provisions, developed with industry input, that set deadlines for commission actions and clarify its authority to accept stipulations from parties to commission proceedings. It is important to pass this bill before the commission's termination date. The commission regulates utilities in the state and regulates pipelines to the extent of their intrastate operations. The commission's role is essential to consumers in the state as well as to the regulated entities. Failure to extend the commission this session will significantly interfere with its work. Though there is a "wind down" year, the commission will have to redirect its time and energy to plan for closing shop. The commission may not be able to take on new filings 2002-06-24 House Journal Page 4020 or applications, or even complete currently filed ones. Failure to extend the agency leaves the regulated entities as well as consumers in a state of confusion and uncertainty. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor"