Legislature(2019 - 2020)BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
02/19/2019 01:30 PM Senate LABOR & COMMERCE
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| Presentation: Innovation in Alaska | |
| SB16 | |
| Adjourn |
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SB 16-ALCOHOL LIC:FAIRS,THEATRES,CONCERTS;BONDS
2:08:43 PM
CHAIR REINBOLD reconvened the meeting and announced that the
final order of business would be SENATE BILL NO. 16, "An Act
relating to certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits; and
relating to the bond requirement for certain alcoholic beverage
license holders."
SENATOR COSTELLO made a motion to adopt the proposed committee
substitute for SB 16, labeled 31-LS0283\U, Bruce, 2/18/19 as the
working document.
SENATOR BISHOP objected for the purpose of discussion.
2:09:46 PM
NATASHA MCCLANAHAN, Staff, Senator Lora Reinbold, Alaska State
Legislature, Juneau, on behalf of the committee, explained the
changes from the original bill, Version A to the proposed
committee substitute (CS) for SB 16, Version U.
She said that Version U clarifies that a performing arts theatre
license can only be transferred to another person. It would
place additional parameters on beer and wine service in a
performing arts service. The service must be restricted to
specified areas, including portions of the audience viewing
area. It can only be served if the event is expected to have a
crowd that is predominately comprised of those that are over 21
years of age. It clarifies that skiing and snowboarding are
included in the definition of recreational site. It provides for
an immediate effective date along with other technical and
conforming changes.
2:11:11 PM
SENATOR PETER MICCICHE, Alaska State Legislature, Juneau,
Alaska, Testified as sponsor of SB 16. offered his belief that
the technical issues were resolved in the process. It will help
the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in applying the statutes
and regulating alcohol. He said that his priority with SB 16 was
to address issues at the Alaska State Fair and to ensure that
the fair will be able to serve alcoholic beverages as it has for
the past 37 years. He said this bill presents an opportunity to
address several other issues, including alcohol consumption at
performing arts centers and ski areas.
2:12:57 PM
EDRA MORLEDGE, Staff, Senator Peter Micciche, Alaska State
Legislature, Juneau, said that the committee substitute has two
new sections, but she would briefly review all sections of the
bill:
Section 1: Amends AS 04.11.080 Types of Licenses and
Permits to add 'performing arts theater license,'
'fair license,' and 'concert permit.' (Page 1
beginning on Line 5)
Section 2: Adds a new section (AS 04.11.205)
Performing arts theater license. This section defines
this type of license, the biennial fee for the
license, and the circumstances for issuance and
compliance. (Page 2, beginning on Line 19)
Section 3: Amends AS 04.11.210(a) to use the word
"activities" rather than "events" as being allowed
under a recreational site license. (Page 3, lines 19-
22)
Section 4: Amends AS 04.11.210(c) to list sporting
activities such as skiing and snowboarding activities
are allowable under a recreational site license. (Page
3, lines 23-27)
Section 5: Adds a new section (AS 04.11.215) Fair
license. This section defines this type of license,
the biennial fee for the license, and the
circumstances for issuance and compliance. (Page 3,
beginning on line 28)
Section 6: Adds a new section (AS 04.11.235(a-c))
Concert permit. This section allows the holder of a
recreational site license to obtain a concert permit,
disallows transfer or renewal, and sets the fee at
$50. (Page 4, lines 9-17)
Section 7: Amends AS 04.11.330(d) to allow a
performing arts theater license renewal,
notwithstanding other requirements, if the license was
exercised at least once during each of the previous
two calendar years. (Page 4, lines 18-22)
2:14:32 PM
MS. MORLEDGE continued to review the sectional analysis for
Version U:
Section 8: Amends AS 04.11.400(a) to specify that the
board may prohibit a new license or relocation of an
existing license in accordance with population limits.
(Page 4, beginning on line 23)
Section 9: Establishes under AS 04.11.400 (o) that
only one fair license may be issued per borough. (Page
5, lines 24-26)
Section 10: Adds the new licenses/permit to the list
of those required post notice on the designated
premise. (Page 5, beginning on line 27)
Sections 11-13: Amends AS 43.60.040 Administration and
Enforcement of Tax, to add subsection (i). This
section provides an incentive for filing timely
monthly tax returns and paying taxes on time over the
most recent three years. Specifically, it removes the
$25,000 surety bond requirement if all other
requirements of compliance are met. (Page 6, beginning
on line 21, through page 7, line 21)
Section 14: Immediate effective date (Page 7, line 22)
2:15:47 PM
SENATOR BIRCH thanked Senator Micciche for including skiing and
snowboarding in the definition of "recreational site." He has
worked with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board the past year.
He said it was a bit of a tangle, but this should help clear it
up.
2:16:33 PM
CHAIR REINBOLD opened public testimony on SB 16.
2:16:46 PM
STEPHEN RICE, President, Tanana Valley State Fair Association
(TVSFA), Board of Directors, Fairbanks, spoke in support of SB
16. The TVSFA welcomes any action that the legislature takes to
continue to allow fairs, theaters, and other recreational sites
to improve their services to communities and enhance the quality
of life for Alaskans. He asked the committee to ensure that the
provisions of SB 16 are available to all communities, regardless
of location and population. He also urged members not to
restrict lawful business practices. The TVSFA provides alcohol
at its events via a vendor with a caterer's license. The board
plans on continuing to use a caterer but would like to have
other options.
2:20:18 PM
SHERI MUSGRAVE, Beverage Manager, Alaska State Fair, Palmer,
spoke in support of SB 16. She thanked the sponsor and committee
for their work. She said that the Alaska State Fair would like
to avoid misinterpretation of the fair's license category by the
current and future Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office
administration.
2:21:09 PM
ROBERT WELLS, Board Member, Skeetawk, Palmer, spoke in support
of SB 16. said that Skeetaw is a non-profit ski area in the
Matanuska-Susitna Valley. The name "Skeetawk" is an Athabascan
name meaning, "Where we all slide down." The executive director,
Annie O'Connell, asked to go on record in support of Version U,
that clarify the definition of recreational sites includes ski
and snowboarding areas.
2:22:18 PM
PAUL A. SHADURA II, representing himself, Kenai, spoke in
support of SB 16. He said that he appreciated Senator Micciche's
efforts to sponsor the bill, which addresses recreational site
licensees. The Alaska State Fair is a family event that attracts
Alaskans from throughout the state in all social categories. He
also offered his support for the efforts of Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board to maintain compliance. He offered his belief that
this bill will enhance the entertainment and pleasure of those
attending special events. The state should not hinder functions
that represent an important part of our Alaskan way of life, he
said.
2:23:35 PM
JEROME HERTEL, General Manager, Alaska State Fair, Palmer,
Alaska, spoke in support of SB 16. This bill will more clearly
define the business model of the Alaska State Fair and bring an
end to the misinterpretation of the recreational site licenses
that the fair has been experiencing.
2:24:41 PM
STU GRAHAM, representing himself, Wasilla, spoke in support of
SB 16. He said that he also serves as a member of the City of
Wasilla City Council and is First Vice-President, Alaska
Municipal League and a board member of the Valley Performing
Arts. However, he is speaking on behalf of himself today. He
offered his support for SB 16 to clarify the statutes, so the
Alaska State Fair and other fairs can have a reasonable business
model. This bill does not release them from the oversight of the
ABC Board, so the board could take action if problems arise with
the liquor license.
2:26:10 PM
ALEX KOPLIN, representing himself, Homer, spoke in support of SB
16. He suggested the license fees and fares should be reviewed
and adjusted to raise additional revenue in the adjusted.
2:27:30 PM
CHAIR REINBOLD commented that the board hopes to consider
license fees in another bill before the committee.
2:27:37 PM
CHAIR REINBOLD, after first determining no one wished to
testify, closed public testimony on SB 16.
2:27:55 PM
SENATOR BISHOP removed his objection.
2:28:18 PM
SENATOR COSTELLO moved to report the proposed Committee
Substitute for SB 16, labeled 31-LS0283\U, Bruce, 2/18/19,
Version U, from committee with individual recommendations and
attached fiscal note(s). There being no objection, the CSSB
16(L&C) was reported from the Senate Labor and Commerce Standing
Committee.
2:28:49 PM
CHAIR REINBOLD reviewed upcoming committee announcements.
2:29:03 PM
There being no further business to come before the committee,
Chair Reinbold adjourned the Senate Labor and Commerce Standing
Committee meeting at 2:29 p.m.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| CSSB 16(L&C).pdf |
SL&C 2/19/2019 1:30:00 PM |
SB 16 |
| CSSB 16(L&C) Summary of Changes Ver. A to U.pdf |
SL&C 2/19/2019 1:30:00 PM |
SB 16 |
| 02.19.2019 SB 16 Support.pdf |
SL&C 2/19/2019 1:30:00 PM |
SB 16 |