Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-03-05 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-03-05 House Journal Page 0429 HB 159 HOUSE BILL NO. 159 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the frequency of examinations of certain persons licensed to engage in the business of making loans of money, credit, goods, or things in action; repealing the requirement for a state examination and evaluation of the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Community & Economic Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 5, 2003, follows: "Dear Speaker Kott: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would give the Department more flexibility with regard to the frequency of examinations of financial institutions and the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank. 2003-03-05 House Journal Page 0430 Changing the date of frequency of examinations of Small Loan Companies from 12 months to 18 months will bring the schedule for the examinations in line with the rest of the banking code and eliminate the need for additional bank examiners. The bill also eliminates the Division of Banking, Securities, and Corporations' examination of the Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank (CFAB). This examination is unnecessary, because CFAB is required by statute to be audited annually by independent auditors and is subject to legislative audit. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor"