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 | |
HJR 12-SUPPORT IN-STATE FIREARMS MANUFACTURING
9:09:20 AM
CHAIR DYSON announced that the next order of business would be
HJR 12.
TOM WRIGHT, Staff, Representative Mike Chenault, sponsor of HJR
12, introduced the bill on behalf of the sponsor. He related
that HJR 12 is based on a resolution recently introduced in
Montana. The bill encourages and invites gun manufacturers, gun
accessory manufacturers, and suppliers to come to Alaska,
especially from states that are passing more restrictive gun
laws. He gave an example of a company that stated it would move
from Colorado because of the strict gun laws that were recently
enacted.
He stated that a number of states are considering this
legislation, but none so far have passed a resolution.
CHAIR DYSON thanked Mr. Wright. He expected that the bill would
pass out of committee.
MIKE COONS, speaking on his own behalf, testified in support of
HJR 12. He said that Alaska is a firearms-friendly state, with a
great workforce and plenty of room for firearms manufacturers.
He suggested expanding the resolution to include ammunition
manufacturers. He spoke of Second Amendment rights.
9:13:04 AM
SENATOR COGHILL asked if there has been any discussion about gun
manufacturers applying for a business license in Alaska.
MR. WRIGHT replied that he was not aware of any. He said that
the sponsor has invited Magpul Gun Manufacturers to come to
Alaska and has let them know that Alaska is gun-friendly and has
a trained labor force.
CHAIR DYSON added that Alaska has one of the best air-freight
connections in the world and an excellent marine transportation
system.
MR. WRIGHT said New Hampshire is also inviting gun manufacturers
to their state. He pointed out that ammo makers are included in
gun accessory manufacturers.
CHAIR DYSON said the bill addresses "firearm-related groups and
businesses."
9:15:02 AM
SENATOR GIESSEL moved to report CS for HJR 12, labeled 28-
LS0619\U, from committee with individual recommendations and
attached zero fiscal note. There being no objection, CSHJR
12(EDT) was reported from the Senate State Affairs Standing
Committee.