SENATE BILL NO. 209 "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain locations; and providing for an effective date." 10:35:04 AM BROTHER TOM PATMOR, SELF, CLAM GULCH (via teleconference), He stated that he was a former smoker. He felt that businesses should have smoking rooms, because many smokers were forced outside into the freezing cold in order to have a cigarette. 10:36:50 AM JENNY OLENDORFF, SELF, SOLDOTNA (via teleconference), spoke in support of the legislation. 10:37:48 AM CHRYSTAL SCHOENROCK, BUSINESS OWNER, NIKISKI (via teleconference), spoke against the legislation. She testified that smokers should be given rights as much as nonsmokers. 10:40:26 AM SUSAN SMALLEY, VOLUNTEER, CENTRAL PEN HOSPITAL, KENAI (via teleconference), spoke in support of the legislation. She stressed that the effects of smoking was carried by the entire community. 10:41:40 AM JOHN PARKER, SELF, KENAI (via teleconference), stated that he was a smoker, and testified in support of the legislation. He stressed that cigarette smoking and cigarette smoke was killing people. 10:43:28 AM GARY SUPERMAN, BUSINESS OWNER, NIKISKI (via teleconference), testified against the legislation. 10:46:24 AM PATRICIA PATTERSON, OWNER, LUCKY LADY TOBACCO, SOLDOTNA (via teleconference), spoke in opposition to the legislation. 10:50:50 AM CARMEN LUNDE, KODIAK CABARET, HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND RETAILERS ASSOCIATION (CHARR), KODIAK (via teleconference), testified against the legislation. 10:53:21 AM GEORGE GATTER JR., SELF, KODIAK (via teleconference), testified against the legislation. He felt that an individual had a right to smoke in a public place. 10:56:32 AM BECKY STOPPA, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 10:57:09 AM SARA WILBER, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), spoke in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 10:57:55 AM ASHLEY PELTIER, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 10:58:33 AM TERRY SNYDER, SELF, PALMER (via teleconference), urged support of the legislation, but testified against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 10:59:23 AM ELIZABETH RIPLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. Co-Chair Meyer handed the gavel to Vice-Chair Fairclough. 11:02:02 AM ROBIN MINARD, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation. 11:02:58 AM JANET KINCADE, BUSINESS OWNER, PALMER (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes. 11:04:11 AM MIKE GUTIERREZ, DIRECTOR, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ALASKA, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation. 11:04:44 AM MARGE STONEKING, AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 11:05:53 AM HEATHER ARONNO, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ACTION NETWORK, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e- cigarettes and the opt out provision. 11:06:25 AM DALE FOX, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ALASKA CHARR, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), spoke against the legislation. He felt that the bars and restaurants should be exempted from the legislation. 11:09:06 AM BRENDAN DOYLE, AK VAPORS CLUB (via teleconference), spoke against the legislation, because he felt that e-cigarettes should be allowed in public spaces. 11:11:38 AM ISAAC HOWELL, OWNER, COLD VAPES 907, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified against the legislation, because he felt that e-cigarettes should be allowed in public spaces. 11:13:42 AM BRIAN CATON, OWNER, NORTHERN LIGHTS VAPOR COMPANY, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), quoted the Alaska Constitution. He spoke against the legislation. 11:16:46 AM Mr. Caton stressed that he would like to continue with his testimony. Vice-Chair Fairclough stated that he was allowed two minutes to testify. Mr. Caton disagreed, because he had timed a testifier who spoke for twelve minutes Vice-Chair Fairclough stated that that was an invited testimony. 11:17:13 AM MELISSA G. MUDD, SELF, PALMER (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 11:17:57 AM DAVID HUBBARD, SELF, COLD VAPES 907 (via teleconference), testified against the legislation. 11:19:16 AM LINDA GUTIEREZZ, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 11:20:07 AM MATTHEW ROSSITER, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified against the legislation. He remarked that e- cigarettes were helpful to helping him quit smoking. 11:22:06 AM CINDY POWELL, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 11:23:41 AM ELLEN ADLAM, CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE, ALASKA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 11:24:25 AM ANGELO REALE, OWNER, REALE VAPES, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified against the opt-out e-cigarettes portion of the bill. 11:26:26 AM LOGAN KLING, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), strongly opposed the legislation. 11:27:10 AM GEORGE PIERCE, SELF, KASILOF (via teleconference), spoke against the legislation. 11:30:28 AM RICHARD FIELDS, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified against the legislation. 11:31:58 AM CORY FRISBY, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), spoke against the legislation. 11:32:31 AM FRED EDELEN, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), spoke against the legislation. 11:33:54 AM JACKIE NESS, SELF, WASILLA (via teleconference), testified against the legislation. 11:34:47 AM JENNIFER ADZIMA, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation. 11:35:18 AM BETTY MACTAVISH, SELF, CORDOVA (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation. 11:36:23 AM ZOYA PONOMAREVA, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 11:36:54 AM AARON CARDWELL, MAD MURDOCKS, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified against the inclusion of e- cigarettes in the legislation. 11:40:11 AM KATHY JACKMAN, SELF, PALMER (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation, but spoke against the exclusion of e-cigarettes and the opt out provision. 11:40:56 AM Vice-Chair Fairclough stated that written testimony could be submitted to the Senate Finance Committee by sending it to senate.finance.committee@akleg.gov. 11:41:51 AM Vice-Chair Fairclough CLOSED public testimony. 11:41:58 AM AT EASE 11:42:34 AM RECONVENED SB 209 was HEARD and HELD in committee for further consideration. SENATE BILL NO. 209 "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain locations; and providing for an effective date." 5:09:32 PM Co-Chair Meyer noted that public testimony for the legislation had concluded earlier in the day. He wondered whether there were additional comments on the bill. He thanked the sponsor for introducing the bill. He invited the sponsor to address the committee. SENATOR PETER MICCICHE, SPONSOR, addressed the bill. He shared that he had been against the ordinance in Anchorage, but was now a big proponent of a smoke-free workplace. He referred to the restaurant Humpy's in Anchorage. The ultimate goal was the health of Alaskans. He stressed that the bill tried to save the state over $500 million annually. Co-Chair Meyer thanked the sponsor. He noted that he and Vice-Chair Fairclough had been on the Anchorage Assembly when the ordinance had come through. He recalled that the business Chilkoot Charlie's had initially been opposed to the ordinance, but it was now a proponent. He pointed to the fiscal notes. He asked if the sponsor had comments on the fiscal notes. Senator Micciche commented on the fiscal notes. Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT CSSB 209(HSS) out of committee with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal notes. SB 209 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass" recommendation and with a new indeterminate fiscal note from the Department of Health and Social Services; four previously published fiscal impact notes: FN1(DOT), FN2(DOT), FN3(DOT), and FN4(DOT); and previously published zero fiscal notes: FN5(ADM) and FN6(DEC). 5:15:38 PM AT EASE 5:19:34 PM RECONVENED