Legislature(2025 - 2026)BARNES 124
04/21/2026 01:00 PM House TRANSPORTATION
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| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB366 | |
| HB302 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| *+ | HB 366 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 302 | TELECONFERENCED | |
2:53:33 PM
CO-CHAIR EISCHEID announced that the final order of business
would be CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 302(L&C), "An Act relating to
travel insurance; and providing for an effective date."
2:53:55 PM
The committee took an at-ease from 2:53 p.m. to 2:54 p.m.
2:55:01 PM
}REPRESENTATIVE CAROLYN HALL* District 16, Alaska State
Legislature* City & State* { as prime sponsor, presented HB 302.
read sponsor statement???
2:56:51 PM
CO-CHAIR EISCHEID announced invited testimony.
2:57:07 PM
}DUKE DE HAAS, VP* Allianz Partners USA* City & State* {
via PowerPoint [hard copy included?]
He shared his professional experience within the travel
insurance industry
HB 302 would be a "modern framework for travel insurance."
described the benefits for consumers, including free look
periods, clear disclosures, and opt-out protections
stated that HB 302 would establish consistent standards for
regulators, including streamlined filings, enforcement
authority, and uniform definitions
he stated that HB 302 would provide a level playing field and
that 42 other states have already implemented similar
legislation
he emphasized that HB 302 would be "modernization, not
reinvention"
3:04:34 PM
REPRESENTATIVE MINA asked about inconsistencies...
MR. DE HAAS provided an example...
REPRESENTATIVE MINA what does it apply to?
MR. DE HAAS people purchase travel insurance with airline and
cruise ship tickets and other tourism...
3:07:34 PM
CO-CHAIR EISCHEID opened public testimony on HB 302. After
ascertaining that no one wished to testify, he closed public
testimony.
3:09:14 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HALL closing statements.
3:09:58 PM
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the committee, the *
meeting was adjourned at *.