Legislature(2005 - 2006)HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/11/2006 01:30 PM House FINANCE
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| Start | |
| HB93 | |
| HB485 | |
| HB447 |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | HB 308 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 447 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 470 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 475 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | HB 485 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 93 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HOUSE BILL NO. 447
"An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote
raffles and lotteries."
CRAIG JOHNSON, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE LESIL MCGUIRE,
explained the bill. The bill levels the playing field
between broadcast advertising and the print media regarding
the advertising of lawful "charitable gaming activity". He
referred to examples of newspaper advertisements in members'
packets. Currently, an FCC rule does not allow for those
types of activities to be advertised on radio or television.
The FCC states that local communities can dictate whether or
not they can be advertised on broadcast media. He
emphasized that the bill will not increase gaming.
3:19:49 PM
Representative Weyhrauch asked why the words "other than
animal classics" are needed in this bill. Mr. Johnson
replied that it was an amendment added by a member of the
Labor and Commerce Committee.
Representative Stoltze clarified that the animal classic
bill did not provide for advertising.
Mr. Johnson said he was referring to previous legislation.
3:21:24 PM
At-ease.
3:24:19 PM
VICKI MUZIK, KRMJ RADIO, KETCHIKAN, concurred with Mr.
Johnson's statements. She related that the bill is a
platform to level the playing field. The non-profits that
are seeking to raise money are not gambling institutions.
She testified in favor of the bill.
RIC SCHMIDT, GENERAL MANAGER, KNOM-AM/FM, NOME, reported
that his hands are tied when it comes to helping
organizations raise funds for charity. He testified in
support of the bill. He asked the legislators to "help us
help them", referring to the non-profits.
Representative Foster noted that there are many raffles for
the needy, which can't be aired.
Representative Stoltze asked if the bill could be used as a
revenue source. Mr. Schmidt said it could be used for that,
especially for non-profits. He said he is not talking about
a lot of money. He spoke of the Rotary Duck Race and the
scholarships it supports.
3:31:01 PM
Co-Chair Chenault asked if Mr. Schmidt does public service
announcements. Mr. Schmidt said if there is a raffle they
can't mention it.
3:32:16 PM
DENNIS BOOKEY, MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS, ANCHORAGE, agreed with
the previous testimony and spoke in support of the bill. He
pointed out that some of the gaming events are part of a
bigger event. Broadcasters are not asking to change gaming,
just the promotion of it.
Representative Stoltze asked if advertising to increase
participation would increase gambling. Mr. Bookey replied
that it could help increase the funds going to non-profit
organizations. Representative Stoltze inferred that Mr.
Bookey is also talking about bingo halls.
3:34:28 PM
STUART WHYTE, KFMJ RADIO, KETCHIKAN, testified in support of
the bill. He emphasized that radio is looking for a level
playing field. Right now, raffles not allowed to be
advertised. The bill would allow charitable events to run
at good times during the day.
Representative Foster asked if there are only two radio
stations in Nome. One can accept paid advertising and one
can't. He asked if that is correct. Mr. Schmidt said that
is correct. The stations are very competitive on the
commercial side, but very cooperative when it comes to
public interest.
3:37:38 PM
Representative Stoltze asked if the expense limitation comes
out of the 30 percent amount that charities receive.
JEFF PRATHER, GAMING GROUP, TAX DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE, said it would have no effect on the expense
limitation.
Representative Stoltze asked if the bill would allow
interactive gaming. Mr. Prather replied that the bill would
allow raffles to be promoted over broadcast media.
Representative Stoltze repeated the question. Mr. Prather
said he did not see that happening.
3:39:53 PM
Representative Kerttula asked if there is any analysis of
inequities between broadcast and print media. Mr. Prather
said no.
Representative Stoltze noted sympathy for fund-raisers, but
cautioned about gambling and gaming. He voiced concern
about politics in gaming.
Representative Hawker spoke in support of the bill. He
offered Conceptual Amendment 1, to remove on page 1, line 7,
the section on "other than animal classics". There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Stoltze MOVED to adopt Conceptual Amendment
2, on page 1, line 8, to add the words "if the broadcasting
is limited to public service announcements provided free of
charge by a broadcaster to a permittee" following
"broadcasting".
3:46:15 PM
At-ease.
3:51:55 PM
Representative Hawker OBJECTED.
Representative Stoltze spoke to his amendment. He addressed
a concern. Representative Stoltze WITHDREW Conceptual
Amendment 2.
Representative Foster MOVED to report CSHB 447 (FIN) out of
Committee, as amended, with individual recommendations and
the accompanying fiscal note.
Representative Weyhrauch OBJECTED. He questioned why the
bill is necessary. He WITHDREW his OBJECTION.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSHB 447 was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with zero fiscal note #1 by the
Department of Revenue.
3:56:30 PM
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