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2017-03-10 House Journal
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Full Journal pdf2017-03-10 House Journal Page 0455 HB 173 HOUSE BILL NO. 173 by Representatives Josephson and Tarr, entitled: "An Act establishing the Alaska Climate Change Response Commission; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Climate Change Response Commission; establishing the climate change response fund; and relating to the surcharge on oil produced in the state." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Resources, and Finance Committees. HB 174 HOUSE BILL NO. 174 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act extending the governor's declaration of disaster emergency to address the opioid epidemic; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 9 follows: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to an extension of my February 14, 2017 Declaration of Disaster Emergency. This administration has been working as a coordinated team to identify the extent of drug abuse and overdose dangers facing our state. In recent years, opioid abuse has rapidly expanded across the state. This is a dangerous trend that affects our communities and the lives of