Legislature(2011 - 2012)HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/15/2012 09:00 AM House FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| SB53 | |
| SB25 | |
| SB119 | |
| SB136 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | SB 136 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | SB 25 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 53 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 119 | TELECONFERENCED | |
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(L&C)
"An Act relating to athletic trainers."
11:23:02 AM
Vice-chair Fairclough MOVED to ADOPT proposed committee
substitute (CS) for CSSB 119(FIN), Work Draft 27-LS0732\U
(Kirsch, 4/15/12).
Co-Chair Stoltze OBJECTED for discussion.
JOE MICHEL, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE BILL STOLTZE, discussed
that the CS was very similar to a previous version the
committee had looked at. Sections 1 through 4 from the
original bill related to athletic training had been removed
from the bill. The CS included language related to high
school athletics and concussions. The original Section 7
had been included in new Sections 2 through 4 related to
people in alternative forms of education that would be
allowed to participate in collegiate sports in the area.
Vice-chair Fairclough asked whether there would be a title
change amendment. Mr. Michel replied that the words
"athletic trainers" were included because the term had been
inserted in Section 1, line 7.
Representative Gara spoke in favor of Section 2.
11:25:43 AM
REPRESENTATIVE DAN SADDLER supported the legislation.
Representative Neuman expressed frustration that because
his children were homeschooled they could not participate
in inner scholastic programs; he hoped the bill would allow
homeschooled students to participate in the programs. Mr.
Michel replied in the affirmative. He expounded that the
bill applied to all activities such as chess club, debate,
sports, and other.
Co-Chair Stoltze clarified that the legislation related to
the Alaska Scholastics Activities Association; it
encompassed debate, cheerleading, and a variety of academic
activities. He WITHDREW his OBJECTION to the adoption of
the CS. There being NO further OBJECTION, Work Draft 27-
LS0732\U was adopted.
Co-Chair Stoltze asked for the sponsor's staff to confirm
that the CS was acceptable.
CHRISTINE MARASIGAN, STAFF, SENATOR KEVIN MEYER, agreed
that the sponsor was fine with the removal of references
pertaining to athletic trainers.
Co-Chair Stoltze noted that the change had been done with
the acquiescence of athletic trainers. He clarified that
removal was preferable to the form that had been included
previously in the bill. Ms. Marasigan affirmed. She
elaborated that the office had consulted with the National
and Alaska Associations of Athletic Trainers; the prior
bill version had been found to be cumbersome and
overregulated and would have substantially increased fees
for athletic trainers.
Co-Chair Thomas CLOSED public testimony.
Representative Doogan noted that a bill of his had passed
that accomplished part of what the first section of the CS
would do. He believed the legislation matched the "world we
live in" and Alaska in particular. He expressed support for
the bill.
Vice-chair Fairclough wondered whether the bill was
available for cross-sponsorship. Co-Chair Stoltze asked
staff to look into the matter.
Vice-chair Fairclough pointed to the fiscal notes. The
first note had zero fiscal impact and affected the
Department of Administration, Office of Administrative
Hearings. The second fiscal note was from Department of
Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of
Corporations, Businesses, and Professional Licensing in the
amount of $38,800 for FY 13 and $1,800 for FY 14 through FY
18.
11:31:24 AM
Representative Neuman MOVED to report HCS CSSB 119(FIN) out
of committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
HCS CSSB 119(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with one previously published
fiscal impact note: FN4 (CED); and one previously published
zero note: FN5 (ADM).
AT EASE
11:31:49 AM
11:32:59 AM
RECONVENED