Legislature(2011 - 2012)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/12/2012 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
Audio | Topic |
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Start | |
HB302 | |
HB366 | |
HCR23 | |
HB21 | |
HB115 | |
HB360 | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+= | HB 302 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | HB 366 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | HCR 23 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | HB 21 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | HB 115 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | HB 360 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | TELECONFERENCED |
CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23(FIN) Establishing and relating to the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. REPRESENTATIVE REGGIE JOULE, introduced HCR 23. He referred to the Sponsor Statement (copy on file): The Alaska Northern Waters Task Force (ANWTF) was established in 2010 to identify the opportunities and challenges if a changing Arctic. Arctic Nations are anticipating the development of northern shipping routes, mineral extraction, oil and gas exploration, commercial fisheries, and tourism. Some of this change has already stated to occur. The ANWTF completed its final report on January 30, 2012. The report includes recommendations in six Arctic policy areas: Governance, Oil & Gas Development, Marine Transportation, Fisheries, Infrastructure, and Research. The report is one of the most detailed statements of Alaska's Arctic policy to date, yet much work remains to fully expound upon all the diverse issues that the Task Force brought forward. While the United States has an official written Arctic Policy (National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD- 66), Alaska does not. Most of the other Arctic Nations and the Northwest Territories already have established Arctic policies. As the jurisdiction that makes the United States an Arctic nation and ad the only U.S. state that is home to Arctic residents, Alaska needs and Arctic policy of its own. Alaska needs to position itself now regarding the nation's Arctic policy - Alaska cannot take that leadership role without understanding what its own priorities should be. This is especially critical considering the United States will be chairing the Arctic Council from 2015-2017. The Arctic Policy Commission will provide the legislature an opportunity to remain engaged in the ongoing Arctic dialogue and to help shape future Alaskan Arctic policy. Toward this end, HCR 23 creates in the legislative branch an Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. The 16- member Commission would include: · 3 senators appointed by the Senate President (one acting as Co-Chair) · 3 representatives appointed by the House Speaker (one acting as Co-Chair) · 1 member from the executive branch appointed by the Governor · 9 members appointed jointly by the President and the Speaker representing: o The federal government o A tribal entity o The mining industry o The oil & gas industry o The University of Alaska o Fisheries o A local government o A costal government o An international Arctic organization Over the course of two years, the Arctic Policy Commission will hold meetings in Arctic areas of the state as well as Anchorage and Fairbanks. The Commission is tasked with providing preliminary recommendations on Alaska's Arctic policy by January 30, 2014 and delivering a final report by January, 30, 2015. 9:22:51 AM Senator Thomas felt that language pertaining to the state's recommendations regarding the law of the seas should be included in the bill. Representative Joule replied that the issue was one of the top recommendations from the Northern Waters Task Force. He furthered that one year ago both the house and the senate had sent a resolution to Congress, which was currently keeping the recommendation alive and well. He understood that the issue was slated to be taken up in spring 2012 in the U.S. Senate. 9:24:23 AM Co-Chair Hoffman noted the once fiscal impact note from the Legislature. Co-Chair Hoffman OPENED public testimony. Co-Chair Hoffman CLOSED public testimony. CS HCR 23 (FIN) was HEARD and HELD in committee for further consideration.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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CSHB 21- Explanation of Changes.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 21 |
CSHB 21- Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 21 |
CSHB 21- Letter of Support- Douglas.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 21 |
CSHB 21- Letter of Support- SSPC.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 21 |
HB 21 - Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 21 |
CSHB 115(TRA) Explanation of Changes.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 115 |
CSHB 115(TRA) Google Map.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 115 |
CSHB 115(TRA) Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 115 |
CSHB 115(TRA) Support.pdf |
SFIN 4/12/2012 9:00:00 AM |
HB 115 |