Legislature(2011 - 2012)BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
03/27/2012 03:30 PM Senate COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS
| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| SB223 | |
| HB131 | |
| SB157 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| = | SB 223 | ||
| = | HB 131 | ||
| = | SB 157 | ||
HB 131-COMMUNITY AND TRANSPORTATION ADV. BOARD
4:08:50 PM
CHAIR OLSON announced the consideration of HB 131, "An Act
establishing the Alaska Community and Public Transportation
Advisory Board and relating to a long-range community and public
transportation plan; and providing for an effective date." He
noted this was the second hearing in this committee.
4:09:04 PM
REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MUNOZ, sponsor of HB 131, Alaska State
Legislature, paraphrased the following sponsor statement:
House Bill 131 creates an Alaska Community and Public
Transportation Advisory Board, which will assist in
the development and procedural recommendations for
existing programs of state, federal, and local
agencies that provide community-based transportation
services. Public and community transportation is
integral in connecting communities, supporting
development and serving our most vulnerable
constituent.
The designation of this board is a recommendation from
the Governor's Coordinated Transportation Task Force,
which was released in the February 2010
Recommendations Report. The board will continue
efforts to address public and community transportation
and help fill the gap in transportation for
individuals who require more specialized travel -
senior citizens, low-income individuals, persons with
disabilities, and those who are transit-dependent.
The board will consist of 13 members from departments
within state and local governments, Denali Commission,
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, nonprofits, and
those with expertise in transportation needs for
senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and
transit-dependent individuals. This broad range of
membership will facilitate communication and
strategies that will benefit communities of all sizes.
HB 131 has support from the Alaska Mobility Coalition,
the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special
Education, Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug
Abuse, the Alaska Commission on Aging, Alaska Mental
Health Trust Authority, Alaska Brain Injury Network,
and the Alaska Suicide Prevention Council.
4:10:34 PM
SENATOR MENARD asked the sponsor to speak to the letter of
intent.
REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ responded that during the previous hearing
Senator Wagoner expressed concern about committing very busy
commissioners to serve on yet another board. He wanted to insert
language to ensure that a commissioner designee would fill the
position. She said the language was already in the bill and the
intent language was ready to insert, but she understood that
Senator Wagoner did not want to include it at this time.
SENATOR WAGONER indicated the intent letter was not necessary.
CHAIR OLSON found no public testimony and no further committee
discussion. He asked the will of the committee.
4:12:15 PM
SENATOR WAGONER moved to report CSHB 131(TRA) am from committee
with individual recommendations and attached fiscal note(s).
CHAIR OLSON announced that without objection, CSHB 131(TRA) am
moved from the Senate Community and Regional Affairs Standing
Committee.
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