Legislature(2023 - 2024)BARNES 124
03/11/2024 03:15 PM House LABOR & COMMERCE
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HB189 | |
HB226 | |
HB203 | |
HB175 | |
HB254 | |
Adjourn |
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+= | HB 203 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | HB 254 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | HB 150 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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*+ | HB 327 | TELECONFERENCED | |
*+ | HB 271 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | HB 189 | TELECONFERENCED | |
*+ | HB 226 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | HB 175 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HB 189-SALE OF ALCOHOL BY UNDER 21 3:20:58 PM CHAIR SUMNER announced that the first order of business would be HOUSE BILL NO. 189, "An Act relating to the sale of alcohol; and providing for an effective date." 3:21:26 PM REPRESENTATIVE RUFFRIDGE moved to adopt the proposed committee substitute (CS) for HB 189, Version 33-LS0697\S, C. Radford, 1/15/24, as the working document. CHAIR SUMNER objected. 3:22:03 PM SARENA HACKENMILLER, Staff, Representative Jesse Sumner, on behalf of on behalf of the House Labor and Commerce Standing Committee, sponsor by request, chaired by Representative Sumner, paraphrased the sponsor statement [included in committee packet], which read as follows: HB189 would aim to change existing Alaska statutes, that would allow employees between the ages of 18 and 20 to sell, serve, deliver, and dispense alcohol within restaurants and other specified license and endorsement types under appropriate supervision. This bill also modifies hours that a theater license holder may serve alcohol and updates alcohol warning signs content to include warnings against certain types of cancer. Alaska is one of just three states that require employees to be over the age of 21 to sell, serve, dispense, and deliver alcohol, while 39 states allow servers to be 18-20. HB189 would create positive change by tackling labor shortages and a high rate of turnover in industries affected by this bill. Now, 18- to 20-year-olds who wish to work in these industries will have the opportunity to move into positions that increase their earning potential. Expanding the potential workforce strengthens businesses, allowing them to operate at full capacity, leading to greater economic contributions overall. Many establishments already implement robust training programs to ensure responsible alcohol service practices. These measures, combined with on-site supervision, could effectively ensure responsible service by young adults within these industries. With adequate training and supervision, employees aged 18-20 can responsibly and safely handle alcohol sales and service in a controlled restaurant environment. This change would benefit Alaska's economy, alleviate labor shortages, and promote fairness within our service industry. 3:23:58 PM MS. HACKENMILLER gave a summary of changes in Version S [included in committee packet], which read as follows: Version B to Version S Section 1: Specifies that the person under 21 must be employed. Section 2: No change. Section 3: New section. Modifies theater license statutes. Section 4: Prior Section 3. Specifies that the person under 21 must be employed. Section 5: Prior Section 4. Section 6: Prior Section 5. Specifies that the person under 21 must be employed. Section 7: Prior Section 6. Section 8: Prior Section 7. Section 9: New section. Updates and modifies AS 04.09.049(h). Section 10. Prior Section 8. Section 11: New section. Repeals AS 04.09.250(d). Section 12. Prior Section 9. This updates the effective date to January 1, 2025. 3:25:04 PM CHAIR SUMNER removed his objection. REPRESENTATIVE CARRICK object for the purposes of discussion. She asked Ms. Hackenmiller to describe the modifications to section 3. MS. HACKENMILLER said Section 3 would expand the time period in which a theater license may sell and serve alcohol and removes the intermission language. REPRESENTATIVE CARRICK removed her objection. 3:25:53 PM REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER objected for purposes of discussion and asked what a theater license is. MS. HACKENMILLER did not know the answer. REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER remove his objection. There being no further objection, Version S was adopted as the working document. 3:26:57 PM DAVID MCCARTHY, CEO, Northern Hospitality Group; Owner, 49th State Brewing, gave invited testimony in strong support of the proposed CS for HB 189, Version S. He reported that Alaska is one of only three states that have not adopted these changes. He said hospitality is a noble career path, and the service of others is important to the health and sustainability of a community. He reported that hospitality builds self-confidence, the ability to manage people's emptions, personal responsibility, respect, cooperation, creative thinking, problem solving, decision making, and conflict management. Further, he said the hospitality industry shatters the diversity and inclusion numbers across all other industries. He said the law would broaden skillsets, create flexible shifts and hours which creates a higher dollar return, and create a more sociable and fun job. Overall, he said passing Version S would impact communities through employment of young adults, which would develop future leaders in the community, 3:33:18 PM DIANE THOMPSON, President, Alaska Hospitality Retailers; Owner, Firetap Restaurant, gave invited testimony in support of the proposed CS for HB 189, Version S. She reiterated that Alaska is one of three states that does not allow 1820-year-olds to serve alcohol. Furthermore, there is a significant shortage of workers in the state. She said the bill would benefit both the employee and employer and help to keep students in Alaska by giving them employment opportunities. 3:35:33 PM CODIE COSTELLO, President/COO, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts (PAC); General Manager, Broadway Alaska, gave invited testimony in support of the proposed CS for HB 189, Version S. She shared details about the PAC and its role as an economic engine for downtown Anchorage, highlighting the expansion of its new Broadway program. Under the current alcohol license, patrons may only consume alcohol in upper-level lobbies and within certain timeframes, and there is no alcohol allowed in theaters. Version S would provide an updated framework for the rules, provide flexibility, and elevate patrons' experience while keeping with industry trends. 3:39:48 PM REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER asked whether other limitations are placed on younger workers aged 18-21 at the theater. MS. COSTELLO said younger workers can be employed in the ticket office or backstage; however, they cannot work in concessions. REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER asked where young people would be employed if the bill were to pass. MS. COSTELLO said she could see an expansion in front-of-house services, the volunteer usher core, and concessions. 3:41:19 PM CHAIR SUMNER announced that Version S would be held over.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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HB226 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 226 |
HB226 Sectional Analysis Ver. S.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 226 |
HB226 Summary of Changes Ver B to Ver S.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 226 |
Pat Shire clarification on 2.27.24 testimony (HSS HB226).pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 226 |
HB 189 State by State.xlsx |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 189 |
HB189 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 189 |
SB 121HB 226 Revised Slides.pptx |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 226 |
S.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 189 |
HB189 Explanation of Changes.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 189 |
HB189 Sectional Analysis Ver. S.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 189 |
HB327 Support.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 327 |
SB121 & HB226 DCCED-DOI Applicable Court Cases in Oklahoma and Arkansas 3.12.24.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 226 SB 121 |
HB226 Letter of Support.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 226 |
HB 226 Letter of Support - Albertsons.pdf |
HL&C 3/11/2024 3:15:00 PM |
HB 226 |