Legislature(1995 - 1996)
02/13/1996 03:35 PM Senate STA
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SSTA - 2/13/96
SB 266 CREAMER'S FIELD GOOSE CLASSIC
Number 550
SENATOR SHARP brought up SB 266 as the next order of business
before the Senate State Affairs Committee and called the first
witness.
Number 545
ALISON GORDON, Aide to Senator Steve Frank, prime sponsor of SB
266, stated that SB 266 would amend current law to include the
Friends of Creamer's Field among those who could operate and
administer a goose classic. A goose classic is a game of chance in
which the participant has an opportunity to win a cash prize for
guessing the closest time of arrival of the first goose to
Creamer's Field. Currently, the Fairbanks Montessori Association
is the only group that may operate and administer a goose classic.
This association has found that with their small, volunteer group,
it has not been able to put on a classic. Subsequently, there has
never been a goose classic in Fairbanks. The Montessori
Association and Friends of Creamer's Field have worked to form a
contract in which the two organizations would put the classic on
together. SB 266 would also allow either group to operate the game
separately, if one should decide not to take part. The department
supports this legislation.
Number 535
CHAIRMAN SHARP mentioned that the Friends of Creamer's Field is a
fairly large group working towards preserving the field, which is
a refuge. The chairman asked the pleasure of the committee.
SENATOR RANDY PHILLIPS stated he is opposed to gambling.
SENATOR DONLEY stated he also votes against gambling bills.
CHAIRMAN SHARP, hearing no motion to discharge, said he would let
the sponsor lobby committee members.
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