Legislature(2013 - 2014)BARNES 124
02/04/2014 08:00 AM House COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS
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HB199 | |
HB223 | |
HB275 | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
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+= | HB 199 | TELECONFERENCED | |
*+ | HB 223 | TELECONFERENCED | |
*+ | HB 275 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | TELECONFERENCED |
HB 223-MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: MIL. FACILITY ZONE 8:07:30 AM CO-CHAIR LEDOUX announced that the next order of business would be HOUSE BILL NO. 223, "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt or partially exempt for up to 10 years property in a military facility zone that creates or supports industry, development, or educational or training opportunities." 8:07:39 AM REPRESENTATIVE STEVE THOMPSON, Alaska State Legislature, speaking as sponsor of HB 223, provided the following statement: HB 223 gives permissive authority for a local government to seek up to 10 years of a full or partial property tax exemption in a military facility zone. Military facility zones were established in the 27th Alaska Legislature with House Bill 316 and they designate areas in close proximity to military bases where industrial or economic development will directly enhance the bases' ability to fulfill its mission. Military facility zones are used in other states as vehicles to obtain and administer funds for business development directly related to a military facility by expansion of infrastructure that benefits both the military and the civilian objectives. House Bill 223 was drafted after I was approached by the Fairbanks North Star Borough, who is currently working on establishing a military facility zone in the Interior. The needs of each community with a military facility installation are unique. The bill provides broad authority for a local property tax exemption in a military facility zone to be specifically defined by the individual community to provide the maximum benefits to their installation and to the region. The military industry in Fairbanks contributes 30 percent of the gross community product and 38 percent of the total labor dollars. Therefore, making a military facility zone, a military base, one of the largest economic drivers in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The borough narrowly escaped a [Base Realignment and Closure] BRAC attempt of Eielson Air Force Base back in 2005 and recently, there was an attempt and we nearly lost our F-16s off of Eielson. This bill will expand on the financial incentives provided by [House Bill] 316 and it is one more tool for a local government to create better partnerships with the military installations in their community. This provides support to the missions that the armed services do; it enhances the economic development opportunities; it is there to assist in making Alaska's military installations the best value choice for expansion; and helps defend against potential negative impacts through a future Defense base realignment closure process. 8:11:29 AM JIM DODSON, President, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation, spoke in favor of HB 223, which coupled with House Bill 316, provides communities the ability to compete for the military industry. The military industry in Alaska accounts for 16 percent of Alaska's economy and 17 percent of the state's payroll. In Fairbanks, the military industry accounts for 30 percent of Fairbanks' economy and 38 percent of Fairbanks' payroll. Therefore, the military industry, which is a very competitive industry, is profitable for communities to have. This legislation allows municipalities to recognize the aforementioned and compete for the military industry in their municipality. In closing, Mr. Dodson urged the committee's support. 8:13:06 AM CO-CHAIR LEDOUX, upon determining no one else wished to testify, closed public testimony. 8:13:57 AM REPRESENTATIVE OLSON remarked that HB 223 is good legislation. 8:14:33 AM The committee took a brief at-ease. 8:14:54 AM CO-CHAIR NAGEAK moved to report HB 223 out of committee with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal note. There being no objection, HB 223 was reported from the House Community and Regional Affairs Standing Committee. 8:15:13 AM The committee took an at-ease from 8:15 a.m. to 8:18 a.m.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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HB 199 ver U.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB199 fiscal Note DPS.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 DPS Draft Revised VPSO Regs.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Information Hearing Supporting Documents.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Informational Meeting Summary 9 26 2013.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Information Hearing Supporting Documents.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document ADN Article.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document ADN Editor Letter.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document Alaska Dispatch.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document Letter Robert Claus.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document Letters.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document McCarthy Letter.pdf |
HCRA 1/28/2014 8:00:00 AM HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document Coons.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document Wasserman.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 199 Supporting Document Kamai.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
HB 223 ver A.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 223 |
HB 223 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 223 |
HB 223 Fiscal Note.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 223 |
HB 223 Letter of Support FEDCO.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 223 |
HB 223 Letter of Support FNSB.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 223 |
HB 223 Support docs.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 223 |
HB 275 ver C.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 275 |
HB 275 sponsor statement.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 275 |
HB 275 Sectional.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 275 |
HB 275 Fiscal Note.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 275 |
HB 275 Amendment C.1.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 275 |
HB 275 Legal memo.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 275 |
HB 275 OMB Doc.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 275 |
HB 275 letter of support MOA.pdf |
HCRA 2/4/2014 8:00:00 AM |
HB 275 |