Legislature(2007 - 2008)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/12/2008 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HJR 2 | |
| HB 111 | |
| HB 44 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | HB 111 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| HJR 2 | |||
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| = | HB 44 | ||
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(FIN)
"An Act decreasing the fee for a business license;
relating to a civil fine for not having a current
business license, to business license penalties under
certain laws relating to financial institutions,
occupational licensing, employment agencies, and
taxation, and to the duration of certain business
licenses; and providing for an effective date."
11:17:50 AM
Co-Chair Stedman cited this was a first hearing for the bill
with the intent of listening to public testimony and
reporting the will of the Committee.
11:18:21 AM
TED LEONARD, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE,
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT presented an overview of
the bill. He noted the bill proposed three important
functions: decrease the annual license fee from $100 to $50,
set a standard civil, not criminal, fine for not having a
business license to $300, and allow the department in the
future to issue a professional and business license at the
same time so that they would expire at the same time.
11:19:49 AM
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to ADOPT Amendment #1.
Page 3, lines 4-10:
Delete "[, EXCEPT THAT THE FEE IS $50 IF
(1)THE BUSINESS IS A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP; AND
(2) THE SOLE PROPRIETOR IS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
WHEN THE SOLE PROPRIETOR APPLIES FOR THE LICENSE OR
WILL REACH 65 YEARS OF AGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR
FOR WHICH THE LICENSE IS ISSUED]"
Insert ", except that the fee is $25 [$50] if
(1) the business is a sole proprietorship; and
(2) the sole proprietor is 65 years of age or older
when the sole proprietor applies for the
license or will reach 65 years of age at any
time during the year for which the license is
issues"
Page 3, line 14:
Delete "2208"
Insert "2009"
Page 3, line 15:
Delete "2008 and 2009"
Insert "2009 and 2010"
Page 3, line 16:
Delete "2008"
Insert "2009"
Page 3, line 17, following "$200":
Insert", and a person who is required under AS
43.70.030, as that section exists before October 1, 2009, to
pay $50 a year for the license may pay $75 for a two-year
license instead of $100.
Page 3, line 18:
Delete "2008"
Insert "2009"
Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED for discussion.
11:20:23 AM
DARWIN PETERSON, STAFF, SENATOR STEDMAN explained that
Amendment #1 provides a fifty percent business license
reduction for senior citizens who are sole proprietors of a
business. It also moves the year forward by one year.
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED a Conceptual Amendment to the
Amendment.
Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED for discussion.
Mr. Peterson referred to page 2, lines 3-6 explaining this
was transition language inserted into the amendment to
comply to earlier transition language by the Governor but
after a discussion with the department, the Chairman decided
to delete lines 3-6.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION.
Senator Olson inquired if the addition of lines 14-23 that
change the dates would still comply with the business and
professional licenses expiring at the same time.
Mr. Leonard responded that it should not affect it.
11:23:01 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman requested being listed as a co-sponsor to
the bill.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being No
further OBJECTION, Amendment # 1 was adopted.
11:23:40 AM
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to ADOPT Conceptual Amendment #2 that
deletes Section 9, lines 11-17. There being NO OBJECTION
Conceptual Amendment #2 was adopted.
11:25:33 AM
Senator Elton requested a bill history.
AT EASE: 11:25:54 AM
RECONVENED: 11:26:27 AM
11:27:59 AM
Co-Chair Stedman inquired who would have access to business
license database.
Mr. Leonard replied this would be public information for
those who request it.
11:28:57 AM
JENNIFER STICKLER, LICENSING CHIEF, DIVISION OF
CORPORATIONS, BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMENCE replied that the division is mandated
to make a list of licensees available to the public. This
information can be provided in several ways, including
searching the department web site or requesting a complete
copy of database on a CD.
Senator Elton speculated if he made a request for addresses
could they be put on mailing labels.
Ms. Stickler replied that mailing labels with addresses
could be provided for a charge.
11:30:38 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 111 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and accompanying
fiscal notes.
SCS CSHB 11 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and accompanying new fiscal notes from
the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic
Development.
AT EASE: 11:31:03 AM
RECONVENED: 3:36:38 PM
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