05/06/1993 02:35 PM Senate JUD

 SENATOR TAYLOR introduced HB 170 (EXTEND BOARD OF MARINE                      
 PILOTS) and invited the sponsor, REPRESENTATIVE JERRY SANDERS,                
 to testify.                                                                   
                                                                               
 MR. SANDERS read his Sponsor's Statement which affirmed the                   
 importance of the marine pilots to the safe and economical                    
 seaborne commerce in Alaska.  He said the bill would extend                   
 the Board of Marine Pilots from June 30, 1994 to June 30,                     
 1998, and he gave some historical significance to the board,                  
 which was organized to protect the state's interest in the                    
 life, property, environment, and efficient flow of water borne                
 commerce for the State of Alaska.                                             
                                                                               
 REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS describe the composition of the board,                 
 the establishment of qualifications, the required training                    
 for pilots, the examination of the pilots, and the issuance                   
 of licenses to qualified persons.  He urged the extension of                  
 the board because of the competitive nature of shipping in                    
 Alaska these days through setting tariffs and implementing                    
 regulations in the interest of safety and commerce.                           
                                                                               
 (Nothing more was done on the bill at this time, as there was                 
 no quorum.)