3:05:35 PM SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 150(L&C) "An Act requiring licensure of occupations relating to radiologic technology, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine technology; and providing for an effective date." This was the second hearing for this bill in the Senate Finance Committee. HEALTH HILYARD, Staff to Representative Tom Anderson, testified that he was available to answer questions. 3:06:22 PM Senator Bunde noted that approximately equal numbers of his constituents support or oppose this bill. He was concerned that the bill would increase bureaucracy by creating another board. He went on record in opposition of expanded bureaucracy. 3:07:12 PM Senator Stedman recalled testimony one day prior that the legislation was unnecessary. 3:07:39 PM Co-Chair Wilken asked what "problem" the legislation was attempting to resolve. He characterized the bill as "feel good legislation" with more potential to harm rural communities than to improve their health and safety. He considered the bill unnecessary and would not support it. 3:08:16 PM Senator Dyson was of the opposite opinion. This bill makes allowances to get the level of training and supervision necessary in remote areas. Dr. Mandsager had successfully explained the need for this legislation due to the potential harm from overexposure to radiation. 3:09:06 PM Senator Hoffman opposed this bill, as he surmised it would only cause "additional harm to Rural Alaska". 3:09:21 PM Senator Olson commented that he supported education and training for medical workers, but considered this legislation "a step too far". The bill would cause a strain in Rural Alaska. 3:10:40 PM Senator Dyson offered a motion to report the bill from Committee with individual recommendations and accompanying fiscal note. Senator Hoffman objected. A roll call was taken on the motion. IN FAVOR: Senator Bunde and Senator Dyson. OPPOSED: Senator Hoffman, Senator Olson, Senator Stedman, Co- Chair Wilken and Co-Chair Green. The motion FAILED (2-5). The bill was HELD in Committee.