HOUSE TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE February 8, 1995 1:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Representative Gary Davis, Chairman Representative Beverly Masek, Vice Chair Representative Jeannette James Representative Tom Brice Representative Jerry Sanders Representative Eileen MacLean Representative Bill Williams MEMBERS ABSENT None COMMITTEE CALENDAR * HB 21:"An act relating to revocation of a driver's license for illegal possession or use of a controlled substance or illegal possession or consumption of alcohol by a person at least 13 but not yet 21 years of age; and providing for an effective date." PASSED OUT OF COMMITTEE (* First public hearing) WITNESS REGISTER REPRESENTATIVE CYNTHIA TOOHEY, Co-Sponsor Alaska State Legislature Capitol Building, Room 104 Juneau, AK 99801-1182 POSITION STATEMENT: Gave Sponsor Statement for HB 21 PREVIOUS ACTION  BILL: HB 21 SHORT TITLE: DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) PORTER,TOOHEY JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION 01/06/95 26 (H) PREFILE RELEASED 01/16/95 26 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRAL(S) 01/16/95 26 (H) TRA, JUD, FIN 02/08/95 (H) TRA AT 01:00 PM CAPITOL 17 ACTION NARRATIVE TAPE 95-2, SIDE A Number 000 The House Transportation Committee was called to order by Chairman Gary Davis at 1:00 p.m. Members present at the call to order were Representatives Davis, Masek, James, Brice, Sanders, MacLean, and Williams. HTRA - 02/08/95 HB 21 - DRIVERS LIC REVOCATION; ALCOHOL/DRUGS CHAIRMAN GARY DAVIS indicated there was a proposed committee substitute for HB 21. Number 024 REPRESENTATIVE TOM BRICE made a motion to adopt the proposed CS. Number 030 REPRESENTATIVE CYNTHIA TOOHEY, Co-Sponsor, stated that HB 21 is jointly sponsored by herself and Representative Porter. She stated the bill "fixes a loophole" in HB 299, which was passed last year. Representative Toohey explained that under HB 299, the administrative license revocation can only occur when there has been a violation of the pertinent state law. She further explained that HB 21 simply amends the bill to include violations that are under municipal ordinance. She added that HB 21 has three zero fiscal notes and is supported by the Department of Public Safety. Representative Toohey said that Anchorage's acting municipal prosecutor, is on line and ready to respond to any questions, if necessary. Representative Toohey addressed the Committee Substitute. She explained that the intent of the CS was to delete from line 9, of Section 1. AS 28.15.183(a) of the original bill, "AS 11.71 or in violation of a municipal ordinance with substantially similar elements." The CS was designed to eliminate the above with the exception of "or a municipal ordinance." She stated that the bill is basically a "housekeeping bill." It has been successful in Anchorage over the past year and said she would appreciate any support. Number 062 CHAIRMAN DAVIS reiterated additional benefits to the proposed CS. Chairman Davis added that after being a municipal official in the past, he agreed that benefits a municipality by enabling them to draft their own rules and regulations. He also added it will cut down on court cost on the state level. CHAIRMAN DAVIS indicated that the CS had been adopted. Hearing no objection, the motion carried. Number 079 REPRESENTATIVE JEANNETTE JAMES made a motion to pass CSHB 21(TRA), out of committee with individual recommendations, and with the attached zero fiscal notes. Number 083 CHAIRMAN DAVIS asked if there was any objection. There being none, CSHB 21(TRA) was moved out of the House Transportation Committee. Number 098 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the House Transportation Committee, Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m.