Legislature(2023 - 2024)BUTROVICH 205
04/19/2023 03:30 PM Senate RESOURCES
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| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| Consideration of Governor Appointees | |
| HJR11 | |
| SB68 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HJR 11 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 68 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SB 68-PUBLIC NOTICE FOR WATER RIGHTS
3:55:20 PM
CO-CHAIR BISHOP reconvened the meeting and announced the
consideration of SENATE BILL NO. 68 "An Act relating to public
notice for a sale, appropriation, or removal of water, or for
filing a declaration of a right of water; and providing for an
effective date."
He solicited a motion to adopt the committee substitute (CS).
3:55:30 PM
CO-CHAIR GIESSEL moved to adopt the committee substitute (CS)
for SB 68, work order 32-LS0412\U, as the working document.
3:55:41 PM
CO-CHAIR BISHOP objected for purposes of discussion and invited
Mr. Rivers to present the changes.
3:55:55 PM
CO-CHAIR GIESSEL explained that the CS expanded the original
bill to cover land and water functions from both DNR and DEC. It
also provides the option for newspaper published public notices
in addition to the Alaska Online Public Notice System. The
departments will make the judgement call as to which notice to
use based on the audience.
CO-CHAIR BISHOP listed the individuals available to answer
questions.
3:57:27 PM
RYAN RIVERS, Staff, Senator Cathy Giessel, Alaska State
Legislature, Juneau, Alaska, presented the changes between
version B and version U of SB 68.
[Original punctuation provided.]
Version B to version U
The CS changes are as follows:
1. The title of the bill changes to include all
public notices by departments.
2. Renumbers version B's section 1-3 to section 11-
13.
3. On pages 1-6 and on page 7, line 1-28, Version U
adds the following sections to the bill to amend
current statutes:
a. Section 1 - allows public notice for
recreational facility development using the
Alaska Online Public Notice System or by a
newspaper of general circulation within the
affected area.
b. Section 2 - allows public notice for
soliciting proposals from persons
interesting in leasing land for recreational
facilities development using the Alaska
Online Public Notice System or by a
newspaper of general circulation within the
affected area.
c. Section 3 - allows public notice for leasing
lands for mining using Alaska Online Public
Notice System, or by a newspaper of general
circulation within the affected area.
d. Section 4 - allows public notice for related
land functions under this statute via the
Alaska Online Public Notice System or by a
newspaper of general circulation within the
affected area, in addition to other means as
required.
e. Section 5 - allows public notice using the
Alaska Online Public Notice System or a
newspaper of general circulation within the
affected area, in addition to other means as
required.
f. Section 6 - strikes the word "written". g.
Section 7 - strikes language regarding
public notice in a newspaper or trade or
industry publication and related language.
h. Section 8 - allows public notices
regarding regulations that incorporate
documents or other material by reference via
the Alaska Online Public Notice System, or
by a newspaper of general circulation within
the affected area. i. Section 9 - strike the
word "written".
j. Section 10 - allow public notice for
inviting public comment on a general permit
via the Alaska Online Public Notice System,
or by a newspaper of general circulation
within the affected area, for a period of
thirty days.
4. Section 11, page 8, line 4-7, adds the option for
a newspaper notice regarding public waters; this
is in addition to the alternative public notice
option via the Alaska Online Public Notice
System.
5. Section 12, page 8, line 13-18, adds the option
for a newspaper notice regarding public waters;
this is in addition to the alternative public
notice option via the Alaska Online Public Notice
System.
4:00:54 PM
CO-CHAIR BISHOP asked if there were questions.
4:01:05 PM
SENATOR KAWASAKI asked whether notices could be in both the
newspaper and the online system.
MR. RIVERS replied that the bill allows either posting through
the Online Public Notice System or a newspaper. He didn't
believe it would be contrary to the bill if an agency were to
provide notice both ways.
CO-CHAIR BISHOP asked Crystal Koeneman to comment.
4:02:16 PM
CRYSTAL KOENEMAN, Legislative Liaison, Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC), Juneau, Alaska, stated that
the department would look at the area and determine the best way
to reach the affected constituency in the broadest means
possible. If that means posting online as well as in a newspaper
in the area, the department will have that discretion.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI asked what percentage of notices currently
are posted on the Online Public Notice System.
MS. KOENEMAN replied that all of DEC's notices are posted online
and in the paper.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI asked if the department would oppose a
requirement to post on the Online Public Notice System.
MS. KOENEMAN replied no, that's what DEC currently does because
it reaches the broadest audience.
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI said his one concern is that without that
requirement, a future administration may make a different policy
call. He also expressed interest in accommodating people who do
not have access to online publications.
MS. KOENEMAN restated that DEC would look at the affected area
to determine the best possible way to reach the constituency,
which may mean posting notices in a local newspaper.
4:04:53 PM
SENATOR CLAMAN voiced support for limiting discretion and having
a standard for publishing public notices. Options could be
available but they should be in addition to the standard.
CO-CHAIR GIESSEL explained that the original bill moved the
notices to the Online Public Notice System because it provides
extensive distribution throughout the state, and it is less
expensive. Newspaper editors objected to being excluded and the
CS provides that option. She acknowledged that a local newspaper
may be a more effective means for public notices in some
rural/remote areas.
4:06:40 PM
CO-CHAIR BISHOP commented on the advent of low orbit satellites
and highlighted that many of his constituents in rural Alaska
are finding that service to their liking.
4:07:37 PM
CO-CHAIR BISHOP removed his objection and version U was adopted.
CO-CHAIR BISHOP stated he would hold SB 68 in committee.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Game Stanley Hoffman App.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
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| Support Letters Stanley Hoffman.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
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| Board of Game David Lorrring App + Resume.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
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| Support Letters David Lorring.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
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| SB 68 CS WORKDRAFT Version U 04.19.23.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 68 |
| SB 68 Sponsor Statement ver. U 04.18.23.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 68 |
| SB 68 Explanation of Changes ver. B to U 04.19.23.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 68 |
| SB 68 Sectional Analysis ver. U 04.19.23.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 68 |
| SB 68 Public Testimony through 04.18.23.pdf |
SRES 4/19/2023 3:30:00 PM |
SB 68 |