Legislature(2013 - 2014)BUTROVICH 205
04/04/2013 09:00 AM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| Confirmation Hearings | |
| HJR12 | |
| HB1 | |
| HB113 | |
| HCR6 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | HB 1 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 113 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HCR 6 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HJR 12 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | SB 64 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HB 113-ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL
10:17:44 AM
CHAIR DYSON announced that the next order of business would be
HB 113.
MICHAEL PASCHALL, Staff, Representative Eric Feige, sponsor of
HB 113, introduced the bill. He stated a possible conflict,
noting that both he and Representative Feige are both
firefighters, but not currently eligible to serve on the Alaska
Fire Standards Council. He explained the mission of the Fire
Standards Council is to establish professional standards for
fire service personnel and curriculum requirements for the
certification of training programs. There are currently eleven
members on the Council. The Council, along with three statewide
organizations, has requested the composition of the Council to
be changed. He said there were currently three statewide
organizations that represent those in the fire service: the
Alaska State Fire Chiefs Association, the Alaska State
Firefighters Association, and the Alaska Professional
Firefighters Association. He noted that each organization has
asked to have a seat at the table and the only way to do so,
while keeping a balance between the current membership in terms
of firefighters versus fire chiefs, is to add one member to the
Council.
SENATOR GIESSEL asked who pays for the meetings of the Council.
MR. PASCHALL deferred to the chair of the Council. He said there
are fees associated with some of the certifications, and there
is also a general fund transfer for travel. He recalled it cost
$2,400 a year for one member to travel.
BUDDY LANE, Chair, Alaska Fire Standards Council, testified in
support of HB 113. He offered to answer questions.
10:22:14 AM
SENATOR GIESSEL said the fiscal note is zero, yet no board or
commission can exist with a zero fiscal note. She requested
clarification.
MR. LANE thought the original fiscal note was around $2,000 for
travel for an additional seat. That was removed in the last
committee.
SENATOR GIESSEL asked who pays for travel, the assessment of
fees.
MR. LANE said that is correct. He explained that fees and
general fund appropriation make up the Council's funds. The fees
vary every year depending on the number of certificates
processed.
SENATOR GIESSEL asked if the Council is not self-supporting and
requires general funds.
MR. LANE said that is correct.
CHAIR DYSON held HB 113 in committee.