02/24/2026 03:15 PM House STATE AFFAIRS
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| HB130 | |
| HB278 | |
| HB130 | |
| HB278 | |
| HJR23 | |
| HB290|| HCR10 | |
| Adjourn |
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= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 130 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 250 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | HB 278 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | HJR 23 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 290 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HCR 10 | TELECONFERENCED | |
ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE
February 24, 2026
03:20 p.m.
DRAFT
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Ashley Carrick, Chair
Representative Andi Story, Vice Chair
Representative Rebecca Himschoot
Representative Ky Holland
Representative Sarah Vance
Representative Kevin McCabe
Representative Steve St. Clair
MEMBERS ABSENT
All members present
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
HOUSE BILL NO. 130
"An Act relating to flexible time credit for classified
employees in the executive branch who are not eligible for
overtime compensation."
- HEARD & HELD
HOUSE BILL NO. 278
"An Act establishing the Alaska-Ireland Trade Commission; and
providing for an effective date."
- HEARD & HELD
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of
Alaska requiring the governor to submit a balanced budget to the
legislature.
- HEARD & HELD
HOUSE BILL NO. 290
"An Act relating to delivery of resolutions by the governor."
- HEARD & HELD
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10
Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State
Legislature relating to resolutions.
- HEARD & HELD
HOUSE BILL NO. 250
"An Act establishing the crime of wearing a mask in public while
acting as a peace officer; and providing for an effective date."
- BILL HEARING CANCELED
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION
BILL: HB 130
SHORT TITLE: STATE EMPLOYEES: FLEXIBLE TIME CREDIT
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) JOSEPHSON
03/10/25 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/10/25 (H) STA, FIN
02/10/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
02/10/26 (H) Heard & Held
02/10/26 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/17/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
02/17/26 (H) Scheduled but Not Heard
02/24/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
BILL: HB 278
SHORT TITLE: ECONOMIC DEV:AK-IRELAND TRADE COMM.
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) COSTELLO
01/23/26 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/23/26 (H) STA
02/17/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
02/17/26 (H) Scheduled but Not Heard
02/24/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
BILL: HJR 23
SHORT TITLE: CONST. AM: GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) UNDERWOOD
04/28/25 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/28/25 (H) STA, JUD, FIN
02/21/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
02/21/26 (H) Heard & Held
02/21/26 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/24/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
BILL: HB 290
SHORT TITLE: DELIVERY OF RESOLUTIONS
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) HOLLAND
02/04/26 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
02/04/26 (H) STA
02/21/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
02/21/26 (H) Heard & Held
02/21/26 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/24/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
BILL: HCR 10
SHORT TITLE: UNIFORM RULES: RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTION
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) HOLLAND
02/04/26 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
02/04/26 (H) STA
02/21/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
02/21/26 (H) Heard & Held
02/21/26 (H) MINUTE(STA)
02/24/26 (H) STA AT 3:15 PM GRUENBERG 120
WITNESS REGISTER
TINA WESTFALL, representing self
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of HB 130.
KEN ALPER, Staff
Representative Andy Josephson
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions during the hearing on HB
130 on behalf of Representative Josephson, prime sponsor.
REPRESENTATIVE ANDY JOSEPHSON
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: As prime sponsor, answered questions during
the hearing on HB 130.
REPRESENTATIVE MIA COSTELLO
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: As prime sponsor, introduced HB 278.
ZACH YOUNG, Staff
Representative Mia Costello
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Reviewed the sectional analysis of HB 278
on behalf of Representative Costello, prime sponsor.
SENATOR MARK DALY
Seanad ireann [Ireland Senate]
Dublin, Ireland
POSITION STATEMENT: Provided invited testimony on HB 278.
HANNAH LAGER, Director
Division of Administrative Services
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions on HB 278.
BRETT HUBER, State Director
Americans for Prosperity - Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified during the hearing on HB 278.
REPRESENTATIVE JUBILEE UNDERWOOD,
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: As prime sponsor, reintroduced HJR 23.
BUDDY WHITT, Staff
Representative Jubilee Underwood
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions on HJR 23, on behalf of
Representative Underwood, prime sponsor of the bill.
AYDEN NICHOL, Staff
Representative Ky Holland
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Reintroduced HB 290 and HCR 10 on behalf of
Representative Holland, prime sponsor.
ACTION NARRATIVE
3:20:06 PM
CHAIR ASHLEY CARRICK called the House State Affairs Standing
Committee meeting to order at 3:20 p.m. Representatives
Himschoot, Holland, Vance, McCabe, St. Clair, and Carrick were
present at the call to order. Representative Story arrived as
the meeting was in progress.
HB 130-STATE EMPLOYEES: FLEXIBLE TIME CREDIT
3:21:05 PM
CHAIR CARRICK announced that the first order of business would
be HOUSE BILL NO. 130, "An Act relating to flexible time credit
for classified employees in the executive branch who are not
eligible for overtime compensation."
3:21:27 PM
The committee took a brief at-ease at 3:21 p.m.
3:21:44 PM
CHAIR CARRICK opened public testimony on HB 130.
3:22:28 PM
TINA WESTFALL, representing self, testified in support of HB
130. She said that Alaska should compensate workers for the
hours that the workers work. Some of these workers are doing
manual labor off site away from family. She thanked the
committee for considering HB 130.
3:23:50 PM
CHAIR CARRICK, after ascertaining there was no one else who
wished to testify, closed public testimony on HB 130.
REPRESENTATIVE ST. CLAIR asked whether this could be done via
Collective Bargaining.
KEN ALPER, Staff, Representative Andy Josephson, Alaska State
Legislature, on behalf of Representative Josephson, prime
sponsor of HB 130, replied these could be part of a contract; it
could be something bargained for. This change would be a
minimum standard for the state to give as a benefit.
REPRESENTATIVE ST. CLAIR asked, "How many people would this
impact?"
MR. ALPER replied about 2,000 people are in this exempt status
in addition to 1,800 in supervisory union.
REPRESENTATIVE ST. CLAIR asked whether the majority are in
supervisory positions.
MR. ALPER replied that some of them are in the supervisory
union. Others are in the General Government Unit (GGU) and are
higher end professionals.
3:26:33 PM
REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE asked, "Do you know if this was attempted
to be fixed in the last contract bargaining." He said he thinks
it is a mistake to use the legislative process.
MR. ALPER replied that he doesn't know. It was not brought by
the union but by a couple specific employees. The union is
generally supportive.
REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE asked, "Is there a way to find that out?"
He expressed that it is too bad that the committee doesn't have
a union member here to ask. He is hesitant to put it into
statute.
MR. ALPER said the union didn't bring it to the legislature but
is generally supportive. He doesn't know if the union was
seeking this change during the last round of negotiation.
REPRESENTATIVE ANDY JOSEPHSON, Alaska State Legislature,
answered questions on HB 130, as prime sponsor. He said he
didn't know if this was a topic. This issue came from a
constituent who received a promotion and ended up working
without pay.
3:30:28 PM
CHAIR CARRICK noted the salary study that the legislature just
conducted and that now the administration is doing an
implementation study. She asked Representative Josephson if it
is his impression that this might result in potential salary
changes.
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON said it was an anomaly. It was a
constituent who was classified and promoted with less income and
no time off to compensate. He thinks that the cost of the
salary study was $30 million but this is a separate issue. He
said it is a matter of previously receiving lots of overtime pay
and now working in a donut hole with no compensatory time.
MR. ALPER stated that the number of potentially impacted
employees is 4,000. The number of truly impacted workers would
be much less than those that are potentially impacted.
3:33:12 PM
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE asked if this won't cost the state
additional money but would give employees time off, so it would
cost the state. She stated that she is all about people
receiving just compensation. She asked whether the department
would need additional positions if these people were off.
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON replied it was the individual's problem
to confront. The department hasn't produced a positive fiscal
note. He said over time the department would likely have to
make some adjustments. He stated one conclusion of the salary
schedule is that employees are not getting paid enough. Another
issue is pension reform for recruitment and retention. This is
a basic fairness issue working from 37.5 hours to 42 hours
without compensation.
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE asked whether other states use this
flexible time credit.
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON replied that he doesn't know the
answer.
3:37:15 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND said he has been a non-exempt worker and
managed exempt and non-exempt workers. When he implemented
flexible (flex) time policies, he had to address three key
points: How is the banking tracked, are their limits, and who
controls the use of that time?
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON replied there was a restricted amount
of time to use it. Management would need to approve it and
dictate it.
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND asked whether organizational management
would address this program.
MR. ALPER stated that the legislature is not altering the
structure. He offered his understanding that it is like leave
and must be approved by the supervisor.
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND said he recognized that there is
administrative language in the bill itself.
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON replied that the language says that the
state must accommodate this, but it doesn't dictate how.
MR. ALPER said that statewide personnel rules would be set up.
3:42:05 PM
REPRESENTATIVE STORY said she looked at this bill as a way to
help with retention and to ensure there are people who qualify
for seniority positions and take them because it is desirable to
have people with experience in those positions. She said if
staff are aware they will be paid less by accepting advancement,
she doesn't understand why the legislature would not correct
this as it is a morale issue.
3:43:15 PM
REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE asked if this isn't a problem that a
supervisor could solve.
MR. ALPER said that as a division director there was not a lot
of autonomy or flexibility to make decisions.
3:44:21 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT asked the bill sponsor to clarify
whether the person he had offered in the example had been
promoted but was making less because it was an exempt position
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON answered that the individual made
$18,000 in overtime but the opportunity for overtime isn't there
any longer. He said instead there is compensatory time, but he
is not fully getting that because of the donut hole from 37.5
hours to 42 hours.
3:45:55 PM
CHAIR CARRICK announced that HB 130 was held over.
HB 278-ECONOMIC DEV:AK-IRELAND TRADE COMM.
3:46:22 PM
CHAIR CARRICK announced that the next order of business would be
HOUSE BILL NO. 278, "An Act establishing the Alaska-Ireland
Trade Commission; and providing for an effective date."
3:46:58 PM
REPRESENTATIVE MIA COSTELLO, as prime sponsor, introduced HB
278. This bill creates an Alaska-Ireland Trade Commission for
economic development. It is made up of five members and is
housed in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic
Development (DCCED). Ireland has become a hub for many
technology companies. She said it is the gateway into the
European union. The bill is intended to provide trade
opportunities. Twenty-five other states have similar trade
commissions.
ZACH YOUNG, Staff, Representative Mia Costello, Alaska State
Legislature, on behalf of Representative Costello, prime
sponsor, reviewed the sectional analysis for HB 278 [included in
the committee file] which read as follows [original punctuation
provided]:
Section 1. Establishes the Alaska-Ireland Trade
Commission within the Department of Commerce,
Community, and Economic Development as a state
commission. States the overall purpose: to promote,
develop, and expand economic, educational, and
cultural relations between Alaska and Ireland.
Specifies that the commission consists of five members
appointed by the governor, with members serving at the
pleasure of the governor for two-year terms. Requires
the commission to elect a chair from among its members
and allows it to meet as necessary, subject to public
notice and Alaska's open meetings requirements.
Authorizes the department to accept and spend gifts,
donations, and grants from public and private sources
on behalf of the commission to carry out its work,
thereby limiting reliance on general fund
appropriations.
Section 2. Requires the commission to submit a written
report of its activities, findings, and
recommendations to the governor and the legislature by
the 30th day of the First Regular Session of the 35th
Alaska Legislature.
Section 3. Sets and immediate effective date
3:50:05 PM
SENATOR MARK DALY, Seanad ireann [Ireland Senate], provided
invited testimony on HB 278. He said Ireland is a gateway to
Europe, a market of 450 million people. Ireland is the sixth
largest investor in the United States. This bill would provide
an education partnership. In their committee, they look at
proposals coming out of Europe that affect Alaska. Through the
commission proposed under HB 278, Alaska would be creating
contacts in Ireland and the Ireland Cabinet. Northern Ireland
is involved in this work as well. Northern Ireland can access
the United Kingdom (UK) market, as well as the Europe market.
3:55:30 PM
REPRESENTATIVE STORY said thanks to Representative Costello for
bringing the bill forward. She wondered about other trade
commissions with staggering terms to allow continuity. Also,
she asked whether someone should be appointed by the Senate
President or Speaker of the House. She further asked whether
the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
(DCEED) would need to be on the commission.
REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO replied that she would be open to
allowing for staggered positions. The drafters of the
legislation indicated they would have to be appointed by the
governor.
MR. DALY stated each state does it differently and sometimes
they do stagger terms. Generally, the commission meets four
times a year. There are a lot of events with briefing of
information. Every August, the commission is invited to come to
Ireland. The commission doesn't require much support. The
commissioners of Ireland have come to the state of the state
event and meet with various committees, as well as companies.
REPRESENTATIVE STORY stated that DCCED supports the commission
to help with the logistics but doesn't need a seat.
REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO replied there is no need for staff. The
commission can raise its own funds. She pointed out that DCEED
provided a fiscal note [included in the committee file]. Other
states have a commission without state assistance.
4:01:04 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND said he was contacted by someone to set
up a trade commissioner for Southeast Asia. He expressed
interest in the focus on Ireland and asked how this fits in
formal trade structures.
REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO said that the origination is because
she's Irish. Mr. Daly contacted her about a Friends of Ireland
caucus opportunity. Further, she noted that she had gone on a
trade mission to Asia with the former governor.
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND stated he is curious about the fiscal
note. There are lots of trade trips going on by the
administration. He asked whether there was a way to modify the
fiscal note.
4:03:55 PM
HANNAH LAGER, Director, Division of Administrative Services,
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development,
answered questions on HB 278. There are other trade activities,
and the department has an international trade director using
existing travel authority. This fiscal note has the travel
costs. There is a place for program receipts for donations.
4:05:20 PM
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE said she spent two weeks in Ireland. In
her conversations with locals, Irishmen are very similar to
Alaskans. Ireland has lots of workforce development. Ahe
opined that HB 278 is brilliant and a good match for Alaska.
She asked, "When it comes to trade, what does the sponsor see as
opportunities?"
REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO replied innovation and economic growth.
One way is to attract a large company to come to the state.
Most of the economic growth is through small business. There is
also educational opportunity. She said when she was on the
delegation to Asia, she saw the opportunities for trade. This
is a person-to-person instead of a government-to-government
endeavor.
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE said she wanted to highlight her experience
as she spent her time outside of the cities in Ireland.
4:09:00 PM
MR. DALY stated that Ireland is a very small place. Barriers
can be lifted easily. He discussed Alaska seafoods not being
able to get into the Europe Markets. He said Ireland went from
beer and biscuits economy with a transformation of education
through workforce training. Ireland can be the gateway to the
European Union. He highlighted the West Virginia workforce
training program. There are 20 more states in the pipeline to
have commissions.
4:11:59 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT said she recognizes the trade
commission's purpose. She mentioned that Alaska is working on
language revitalization.
MR. DALY replied this is an area where Alaska and Ireland could
work together.
4:14:45 PM
CHAIR CARRICK opened public testimony on HB 278.
BRETT HUBER, State Director, Americans for Prosperity - Alaska
testified that the organization has conditional support for HB
278. He offered his understanding that some states don't use
any state funding and said he doesn't see a necessity to spend
state funds if the report is left to the discretion of the
committee. The governor could select members for the trade
commission, and the members could serve on their own dime. He
opined that this is a great opportunity to be funded by the
private sector.
4:18:30 PM
CHAIR CARRICK, after ascertaining there was no one else who
wished to testify, closed public testimony on HB 278.
4:19:10 PM
CHAIR CARRICK announced that HB 278 was held over.
HJR 23-CONST. AM: GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET
4:19:25 PM
CHAIR CARRICK announced that the next order of business would be
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23, Proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the State of Alaska requiring the governor to
submit a balanced budget to the legislature.
4:19:47 PM
REPRESENTATIVE JUBILEE UNDERWOOD, Alaska State Legislature, as
prime sponsor reintroduced HJR 23. This is an amendment to the
constitution to submit a balanced budget without the
constitutional budget reserve (CBR).
4:20:44 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT asked whether this would require a
signature from the governor.
4:20:55 PM
MR. WHITT, Staff, Representative Jubilee Underwood, Alaska State
Legislature, on behalf of Representative Underwood, prime
sponsor of HJR 23, replied that it requires a three-quarter vote
of the floor. It does not require the governor's signature.
REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT asked whether it would have to have a
three-quarter vote of each body.
MR. WHITT replied yes.
4:21:55 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND said Alaskans have been concerned about
the budgets with a huge deficit. School districts use fund
accounts; individuals use their savings; and private businesses
use their savings. It is very normal to use savings and fund
reserves. He said that this is an everyday strategy that many
organizations use. This resolution is a constitutional
guardrail. Alaska's savings were intended to keep things
balanced from year to year.
REPRESENTATIVE UNDERWOOD replied this joint resolution would not
take away the power of the legislature. She said the purpose is
just to see if it is the will of Alaskans to start out with more
constraints. Again, it does take away the legislature's ability
to appropriate and use the CBR.
MR. WHITT replied that most jurisdictions have some sort of
balancing requirement. The budgeting process is quite unique
with the expectation of a large dividend. This is only for the
initial budget and doesn't take away the ability to appropriate.
4:26:02 PM
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE expressed caution about revenue sources for
appropriations and asked for clarification regarding those
listed under HJR 23.
MR. WHITT responded that by law, the legislation has ways to
access the permanent fund for appropriation. The power of the
legislature is to determine how to appropriate.
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE stated right now the state has the percent
of market value (POMV) draw that deposits money into the general
fund (GF). The legislation has the authority to appropriate
money directly from the earnings reserve account (ERA). She
asked which one is this according to this legislation.
MR. WHITT said this legislation does not make these decisions.
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE stated that confusion can come from what is
determined as income. The legislature can use the POMV and ERA.
MR. WHITT said he doesn't have the ability to answer a
hypothetical question. The appropriations bill is its own bill.
4:31:07 PM
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE said a key factor is the legislature holds
the power of the purse and can make the appropriations. This
legislature is putting side bars on the governor. She asked if
the courts put any restrictions on using the ERA as a source of
income.
MR. WHITT said he doesn't know whether the next governor is
going to be looking at the appropriation. Currently, the
legislature has been running off the POMV that has been passed.
CHAIR CARRICK said she appreciated the discussion. Regarding
Representative Vance's Points, she said it could be unclear for
the executive branch. She said the trend of upfront budgeting
using the CBR seems dishonest. Hopefully, the House Judiciary
Standing Committee will have a further look at case law. She
said, "It doesn't feel adequate when you're in the legislature
and then you get a budget that's a huge CBR draw."
4:35:45 PM
CHAIR CARRICK announced that HJR 23 was held over.
HB 290-DELIVERY OF RESOLUTIONS
HCR 10-UNIFORM RULES: RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTION
4:36:07 PM
CHAIR CARRICK announced that the final order of business would
be HOUSE BILL NO. 290, "An Act relating to delivery of
resolutions by the governor." and HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
NO. 10, Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the
Alaska State Legislature relating to resolutions.
4:36:27 PM
AYDEN NICHOL, Staff, Representative Ky Holland, Alaska State
Legislature, provided a brief reintroduction of HB 290 and HCR
10 on behalf of Representative Holland, prime sponsor. HE said
HB 290 places a timeline on the governor's signature on
resolutions of 15 days or 20 days out of session. The second
measure, HCR 10 moves the distribution of resolutions from the
Office of the Lieutenant Governor to the Senate Secretary'
Office and Office of the Chief Clerk.
4:37:27 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND, as prime sponsor, said that regarding
the timelines on flow of measures passed, he has distributed
information. He commented it was interesting how fast the
legislature can move on some measures and how long it can drag
out on other measures. He is still interested in figuring out
how to streamline the processes of the legislature.
4:38:04 PM
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE asked a question about the role of the
Office of the Lieutenant Governor as this removes them from the
process.
MR. NICHOL stated that the sponsor has no additional
information.
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE stated she is uneasy to eliminate an
elected official from the process without understanding why and
what consequences there may be. The legislation would make it
an administrative procedure. She noted that the House State
Affairs Standing Committee is the only committee of referral for
the legislation. She asked, "Why just resolutions; what about
all communications?"
MR. NICHOL clarified that the sponsor's office spoke with the
Office of the Lieutenant Governor, which had no issues with this
function being removed from its control.
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND said that the office discussed this on
Saturday with the lieutenant governor. The office was trying to
find out whether there is a long-term issue with the process;
but that history is lost.
4:42:30 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND said he is looking only at joint
resolutions and the timeline. This resolution would create
greater alignment with other processes and timelines as well as
continuity regarding who has responsibilities.
4:44:10 PM
REPRESENTATIVE STORY said she appreciated the maker of the
legislation bringing this forward. She was unaware of the
timelines and said this would make government processes more
efficient.
CHAIR CARRICK said she liked both items because they put up
sidebars of what could be a political decision.
4:45:36 PM
REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND said he appreciated the discussion and
Mr. Nicol for the research done. This is a small but important
step to get the message transmitted.
[HB 290 and HCR 10 were held over]
4:46:49 PM
CHAIR CARRICK made committee announcements.
4:47:26 PM
The committee took a brief at-ease at 4:47 p.m.
4:48:26 PM
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the committee, the House
State Affairs Standing Committee meeting was adjourned at 4:48
p.m.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| HB 130 Fiscal Note DOA-DOP-02-21-26.pdf |
HSTA 2/24/2026 3:15:00 PM |
HB 130 |
| HB 278 Supporting Documents.pdf |
HSTA 2/24/2026 3:15:00 PM |
HB 278 |
| HJR 23 HSTA Follow Up Response 2.23.26.pdf |
HSTA 2/24/2026 3:15:00 PM |
HJR 23 |
| HB 290 HCR 10 Backup Resolution Timing 2-24-26.pdf |
HSTA 2/24/2026 3:15:00 PM |
HB 290 HCR 10 |