Legislature(1995 - 1996)
01/31/1995 01:02 PM House CRA
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HCRA - 01/31/95
MINUTES FOR THIS MEETING WERE PREPARED USING LOG NOTES AS TAPES
WERE LOST.
HB 80 - DNR APPROVAL OF PLATS IN UNORG BOROUGH
CO-CHAIR IVAN then went on to invite Representative Jeannette James
to come forward to introduce HB 80 as the bill sponsor.
Number 567
REPRESENTATIVE JEANNETTE JAMES came forward and read the sponsor
statement for HB 80 and explained the purpose behind HB 80. One
problem she felt the bill had was in trying to define the word
'subdivision' such the Department of Transportation couldn't come
and ask for certain things to be exempted. She mentioned that this
bill was around during the last legislative session and she hoped
that this issued could be resolved during this session.
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CO-CHAIR IVAN recognized the attendance of Representative Davies.
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REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE asked a question of Representative James
concerning HB 80 to which she answered.
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CO-CHAIR IVAN invited other committee members to come forth with
their questions and comments. He then went on to recognize Ike
Waits on teleconference from Anchorage.
Number 633
IKE WAITS stated that he wanted Rick Elliot to proceed with is
testimony first and that he was just there to offer backup and
support.
Number 638
CO-CHAIR IVAN invited Rick Elliot to come forward to testify.
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RICK ELLIOT listed points of importance concerning HB 80. The
first being that the language should be clarified more with all the
exemptions listed in one paragraph. The second point he mentioned
was the exception of leasing as a municipal trust land and to
include as exempted, subdivision. His third point was to specify
the limited amendment to the statement and make it simple.
Number 688
CO-CHAIR IVAN asked for questions or comments from the committee.
Number 689
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES stated that she would look at the changes
proposed for HB 80.
Number 693
Indisc.
Number 701
RICK ELLIOT spoke on teleconference from Anchorage to say that he
was open to questions or comments concerning HB 80.
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CO-CHAIR IVAN also invited comments and then recognized Pat Kalen
in Fairbanks and asked him to give his testimony.
Number 014
PATRICK KALEN stated that he commended Representative James for her
work with HB 80. He mentioned some concerns that he had regarding
this bill including subdivisions and existing write-ups. He also
was concerned over the attempts by the Department of Transportation
to request that they be exempted from certain taxes. He has worked
and followed this bill since it was a Senate Bill in the 17th
Legislature.
Number 130
CO-CHAIR IVAN introduced Ron Swanson on teleconference from
Anchorage.
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RON SWANSON, made several comments regarding HB 80.
Number 189
CO-CHAIR IVAN recognized Representative Mackie.
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REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE asked Mr. Swanson a question regarding plats.
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MR. SWANSON answered the question concerning plats.
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REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE wanted to know if everyone had been looking
at this realistically and at the present ability to be able to
handle this platting situation.
Number 239
MR. SWANSON stated that it was not his intent to lower the number
of surveyors in the state of Alaska.
Number 249
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES stated that she was still concerned over
Section 4.
Number 263
REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE questioned the program receipts.
Number 291
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES asked if they were going to continue as it
were.
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CO-CHAIR IVAN put forth his own comments on the issue.
Number 319-340, Indisc.
Number 342
MO AO MENZIES testified in support of HB 80.
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CO-CHAIR IVAN invited question and comments from anyone.
Number 394
REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE had a question to which Mr. Menzies answered.
Number 406
CO-CHAIR IVAN again welcomed any comments or questions.
Number 409
REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY posed a question concerning unorganized
boroughs.
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MR. MENZIES stated that it was not all on a rectangular system.
Number 425
REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY inquired about the Department of
Transportation and the disregard for existing monuments.
Number 431
MR. MENZIES asked that the monumentations be completed.
Number 445
REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY expressed his appreciation for having his
questions answered.
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CO-CHAIR IVAN wanted to know if there was anyone else wishing to
testify on HB 80.
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REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE suggested that the bill be held for two days
to be reviewed more extensively and then be brought back before the
committee meeting on Thursday. He stated that he did support the
bill, but that he felt certain areas needed working on.
Number 464
CO-CHAIR IVAN asked Representative James to work on the bill with
Tom, the C&RA committee aide and agreed to having the bill brought
before the committee again.
Number 473
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES stated that she wished the copies of the
changes be given to Ron Swanson in Anchorage.
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