Legislature(2023 - 2024)BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
05/11/2024 09:00 AM Senate LABOR & COMMERCE
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Adjourn |
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HB 189-SALE OF ALCOHOL 12:34:59 PM CHAIR BJORKMAN reconvened the meeting and announced the consideration of CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(L&C) am "An Act relating to the sale of alcohol; relating to the posting of warning signs for alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date." [On May 10, 2024, the committee rescinded its action in reporting SCS CSHB 189 (L&C) out of committee, which brought working document SCS CSHB 189, work order 33-LS0697\U, as amended, before the committee.] CHAIR BJORKMAN noted that the committee needed to address language in HB 189 concerning the permissible presence of minors in establishments possessing a large resort endorsement. 12:35:31 PM CHAIR BJORKMAN solicited a motion. 12:35:35 PM SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON moved to adopt Amendment 3 (U.5) for HB 189. 33-LS0697\U.5 C. Radford 5/11/24 AMENDMENT 3 OFFERED IN THE SENATE BY SENATOR BJORKMAN TO: SCS CSHB 189(L&C), Draft Version "U" Page 4, line 25, through page 5, line 12: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 9. AS 04.16.049(h) is amended to read: (h) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, a person under 21 years of age may be present (1) on the licensed premises of a (A) common carrier dispensary, destination resort, or outdoor recreation lodge for the purpose of travel, travel lodging, or outdoor recreation activities provided by the licensee if the person is (i) [(1)] at least 16 years of age; or (ii) [(2)] under 16 years of age and a parent or legal guardian of the underaged person consents; (B) theater if the person is (i) at least 16 years of age; or (ii) under 16 years of age, is accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years of age, and a parent or legal guardian of the underaged person consents; (2) in the areas of a licensed premises covered by a large resort endorsement, but excluding the areas of the premises originally covered by the licensee's beverage dispensary or beverage dispensary tourism license where alcohol is being served, for the purpose of travel, travel lodging, or outdoor recreation activities provided by the large resort if the person is (A) at least 16 years of age; or (B) under 16 years of age and a parent or legal guardian of the underaged person consents." 12:35:40 PM CHAIR BJORKMAN objected for purposes of explanation. 12:35:53 PM KONRAD JACKSON, Staff, Senator Jesse Bjorkman, Alaska State Legislature, Juneau, Alaska, introduced Amendment 3 (U.5). He said Amendment 3 (U.5) sought to deal with an oversight in the drafting of the rewrite of AS 04 regarding establishments who hold a large resort endorsement. He said Amendment 3 (U.5) started on SCS CSHB 189, version U, page 4, line 25 through page 5, line 12 and deleted all of section 9. He said a new section 9 that's slightly rewritten was inserted and the crux of the change to that section is found on line 18 of the amendment, following number 2. He read the following added language: "in the areas of a licensed premises covered by a large resort endorsement, but excluding the areas of the premises originally covered by the licensees' beverage dispensary or beverage dispensary tourism license where alcohol is being served, for the purpose of travel, travel lodging, or outdoor recreation activities provided by the large resort, if the person is". He explained that this language would allow for children to traverse the hallways, the rooms, and the other similar common areas of a large resort. He noted that Ms. Wilson of the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) was available to answer questions. 12:37:56 PM CHAIR BJORKMAN asked Ms. Wilson to comment on Amendment 3 (U.5). 12:38:32 PM 12:38:05 JOAN WILSON, Director, Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO), Anchorage, Alaska, provided further explanation of Amendment 3 (U.5) for HB 189. She noted that an endorsement is defined in AS 04.09.400 and does one of two things. It expands the boundaries of a licensed premises, or it expands the authorized activities of a licensed premises. She noted that the applicant for an endorsement must demonstrate that the holder of the license has the authority over and will exercise control over conduct in all areas of a licensed premises, including premises newly licensed by the endorsement. She emphasized that the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) board takes very seriously expansions of licensed premises and will look to things like making sure licensees like hotel Alyeska have security plans and additional employees in place to make sure children in common areas are not accessing alcohol that might be, for example, left in a hallway. She said the other key thing about Amendment 3 (U.5) is that it required that if a child was going to be in a common area, they're there for the purpose of travel, travel lodging or an outdoor recreation entity. She acknowledged that one would not find a kid in a bar for any of those purposes, but Amendment 3 (U.5) makes very clear that, as long as the child is there running down the hallway or has their skis on their back and is trying to get to the tram, it's absolutely fine [and would be allowed]. She said the licensee themselves would ensure that those children don't accidentally or purposefully, on the child's part, access alcohol. She expressed confidence that Amendment 3 (U.5) cured the defect [in AS 04], which was difficult (or impossible) to enforce. 12:40:20 PM CHAIR BJORKMAN removed his objection; found no further objection and announced that Amendment 3 (U.5) was adopted. 12:40:36 PM CHAIR BJORKMAN solicited the will of the committee. 12:40:40 PM SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON moved to report Senate committee substitute (SCS) for CSHB 189, work order 33-LS0697\U, from committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal note(s). 12:40:54 PM CHAIR BJORKMAN found no objection and SCS CSHB 189(L&C) was reported from the Senate Labor and Commerce Standing Committee.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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HB251 Draft Proposed CS ver R.pdf |
SL&C 5/11/2024 9:00:00 AM |
HB 251 |
HB251 Memo on Draft CS ver R 24-271boo.pdf |
SL&C 5/11/2024 9:00:00 AM |
HB 251 |
HB251 Fiscal Note DNR-AGR 05.11.24.pdf |
SL&C 5/11/2024 9:00:00 AM |
HB 251 |
HB189 Draft Proposed Amendment U.5.pdf |
SL&C 5/11/2024 9:00:00 AM |
HB 189 |