Legislature(2007 - 2008)HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/03/2008 01:30 PM House FINANCE
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| Start | |
| SB289 | |
| SB303 | |
| HB366 | |
| SB214 | |
| SB255 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | SB 214 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 255 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | SB 289 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 303 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 366 | TELECONFERENCED | |
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(FIN)
An Act relating to hunting licenses and tags for
nonresident members of the military service or the
United States Coast Guard and their dependents; and
providing for an effective date.
Vice-Chair Stoltze MOVED to ADOPT Work Draft 25-LS1261\V,
Kane, 4/1/08. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
2:49:45 PM
JODY SIMPSON, STAFF, SENATOR CHARLIE HUGGINS, explained the
bill as providing newly stationed military members and their
dependents with hunting and fishing privileges, including
big game licenses and tags, at the equivalent of resident
rates. She described the requirements in other states
compared to Alaska's. The requirement to hire a guide is
retained to hunt dangerous game: brown and grizzly bears,
sheep and mountain goats. The bill does not affect
eligibility for PFD or jury pools. It also does not affect
personal use or subsistence requirements for the usual
twelve-month waiting period. The CS includes a new section
rolling in language previously contained in HB 62 providing
for free hunting and fishing licenses for active duty
members of the Alaska National Guard and Military Reserves.
(Sponsor Statement, Copy on File).
2:54:39 PM
Representative Hawker asked if the Sponsor was supportive of
the changes reflected in the CS. Ms. Simpson confirmed that
he was.
Co-Chair Chenault asked how sheep and goats got classified
as dangerous animals. Ms. Simpson replied that it has to do
with terrain.
Representative Thomas related the history of the bill. He
emphasized that it is not a recruitment tool. He shared a
personal story.
2:57:49 PM
Co-Chair Chenault asked if the license is different than a
regular license.
KRISTEN WRIGHT, FINANCE/LICENSING SUPERVISOR, DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME,
described the difference in the licenses. Co-Chair Chenault
asked if there is an annual requirement. Ms. Wright said
there was.
Representative Joule inquired how many would be receiving
the license. Ms. Wright reported that there are 4,800
active-duty military in Alaska, which relates to the second
part of the bill. Regarding the first part of the bill, in
2006, approximately 500 licenses were sold. Representative
Joule asked if that number would increase. Ms. Wright
replied that was hard to predict.
3:00:58 PM
MCHUGH PIERRE, LIAISON, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS
AFFAIRS, described the bill as a tribute to active-duty and
Coast Guard personnel. Co-Chair Chenault agreed.
3:03:03 PM
Co-Chair Chenault drew attention to the fiscal note. Ms.
Wright acknowledged that a new fiscal note would be needed
for the amount of $19,500 in replacement General Funds with
the acceptance of the CS.
Representative Foster moved to report HCS CSSB 214(FIN) with
individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
HCS CSSB 214(FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with new fiscal note by Department
of Fish and Game.
3:05:25 PM
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