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: Civil Statute Of Limitations/Sex Offenses
Signed into Law! Chapter 40 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the statute of limitations for certain civil actions; and providing for an effective date.
06-05-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 2 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Meyer, HB 2 establishes the civil statute of limitations at three years for misdemeanor sexual assault, misdemeanor sexual abuse of a minor, incest, and felony indecent exposure. Under HB 2, Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor, a class B felony, is added to the list of sexual assault crimes in which the civil statute of limitations is removed.
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: Group Health Insurance For Private Groups
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act amending the definition of group health insurance, and allowing the Department of Administration to obtain a policy or policies of group health care insurance for employers that are small businesses, nonprofit organizations, special services organizations, or small associations for insurance purposes; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CS HB10 (FIN)
Contact: John Bittner, 465-4930
Action: 05-08-04: Passed the Senate
House Bill 10 moved out of the Senate State Affairs Committee on Saturday. Sponsored by Rep. Cheryll Heinze (R-Anchorage) and Rep. Norman Rokeberg (R-Anchorage), HB 10 allows small businesses, nonprofit organizations, special services organizations, small associations, or self-employed individuals to create associations that can participate in group health insurance plans. These entities can then purchase health insurance coverage for their employees. HB 10 moves to the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee.
Amended to make date current.
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: Harassment By Electronic Communication
Signed into Law! Chapter 13 SLA 03
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An Act relating to harassment.
05-01-03 : Governor Frank Murkowski signed House Bill 12 into law on Thursday. Sponsored by Representative Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage), House Bill 12 adds obscene email and email that threatens physical injury or sexual contact to the legal definition of harassment.
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: Jury Trial For Ending Parental Rights
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An Act relating to the right to demand a jury trial in certain cases involving termination of parental rights; amending Rules 18(e) and 18(g), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure.
: Parental Liability For Child's Damage
Signed into Law! Chapter 94 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the liability of parents and legal guardians of minors who destroy property.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 18 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage), HB 18 changes the limit on recovery of property damaged by a minor. HB 18 will allow for a person, municipal corporation, association, village, school district, or religious or charitable organization to recover up to $25,000 from parents or guardians of a minor who knowingly destroys property.
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: Increase DWI Penalties
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An Act relating to driving while intoxicated; and providing for an effective date.
: Electronic Mail
Passed House!
Sponsored by
An Act relating to electronic mail activities and making certain electronic mail activities unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Act enumerating unfair trade practices and consumer protections.
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: Expand DNA Database
Signed into Law! Chapter 88 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the DNA identification registration system; and providing for an effective date.
06-13-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 49 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Tom Anderson (R-Anchorage) and Rep. Mike Hawker (R-Anchorage), HB 49 requires all convicted felons and sexual offenders, including those in custody, to submit DNA samples to the Alaska State Database. Juveniles adjudicated and in custody on the same offenses must also submit samples to the database.
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: Labeling Of Prescribed Drugs
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act requiring pharmacists to include generic drug information on containers in which brand-name prescription drug orders are dispensed.
Version: CS HB 51 (HES)
Contact: Chris Knight, 465-6867
Action: 05-08-03: Passed the Senate
House Bill 51 moved out of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. Paul Seaton (R-Homer), HB 51 requires pharmacists to include the generic drug name on containers of a brand name drug. The requirement aims inform people of a brand name drug's generic name and prevent them from mistakenly overdosing on the same drug. House Bill 51 awaits assignment to its next Senate committee.
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: Sex Crime And Pornography Forfeitures
Signed into Law! Chapter 41 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the forfeiture of property used to possess or distribute child pornography, to commit indecent viewing or photography, to commit a sex offense, or to solicit the commission of, attempt to commit, or conspire to commit possession or distribution of child pornography, indecent viewing or photography, or a sexual offense.
06-05-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 52 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), HB 52 will give courts additional punitive sentencing options against sexual predators and award forfeited computer technology to law enforcement agencies for ongoing monitoring operations. HB 52 also makes providing billing services for a child pornography website a felony.
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: Purchase Of Structured Settlements
Signed into Law! Chapter 21 SLA 03
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An Act relating to court approval of the purchase of structured settlements.
05-14-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 64 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Richard Foster (D-Nome), HB 64 allows the reassignment of structured settlements only after courts approve the measure. HB 64 also outlines what considerations must be made before such transfers are approved. HB 64 ensures village residents understand the implications of selling structured settlements before they agree to the transaction.
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: Office Of Victims' Rights: Include Munis.
Signed into Law! Chapter 6 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the office of victims' rights.
04-14-03 : Governor Murkowski signed House Bill 68 into law on Monday. Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels (R-Anchorage), HB 68 clarifies that municipalities be specifically included in the definition of a justice agency to help the Office of Victims' Rights act on behalf of the victims it represents.
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: Regulation Of Shallow Natural Gas
Signed into Law! Chapter 45 SLA 03
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An Act relating to regulation of shallow natural gas leasing and closely related energy projects; and providing for an effective date.
06-06-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 69 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Vic Kohring (R-Wasilla), HB 69 ensures that the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has the authority and discretion necessary to regulate shallow gas drilling while also providing for human safety and environmental protection.
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: Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection
Signed into Law! Chapter 97 SLA 03
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An Act relating to motor vehicle emissions; and providing for an effective date.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 81 into law. HB 81, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage), streamlines existing motor vehicle emission statutes to improve compliance and enforcement, provide consistency between the departments that oversee emission programs and registration of vehicles, prevent extraneous testing requirements, and protect consumers that are shopping for used vehicles.
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: Commercial Electronic Mail
Signed into Law! Chapter 14 SLA 03
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An Act making certain activities related to commercial electronic mail unlawful as unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Act enumerating unfair trade practices and consumer protections.
05-01-03 : Governor Frank Murkowski signed House Bill 82 into law on Thursday. Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage), House Bill 82 requires anyone sending unsolicited commercial email with sexually explicit content to include the letters "ADV: ADLT" in the subject line.
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: Injunctions Against Permitted Projects
Signed into Law! Chapter 86 SLA 03
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An Act relating to permits issued by the state.
06-13-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 86 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Hugh "Bud" Fate (R-Fairbanks), HB 86 makes the party that causes a work stoppage on a project to assume responsibility for their actions, if the court determines the action was improper.
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: Retired Peace Officer's Medical Benefits
Passed House!
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An Act relating to medical benefits for retired peace officers after 20 years of credited service.
Version: CS HB 91 (FIN)
Contact: Josh Applebee, 465-4939
Action: 03-08-04: (S)STA ==> (S)L&C
HB 91 allows peace officers to collect their Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and major medical benefits at the same time they are eligible for normal retirement, which is after 20 years of service. Currently, peace officers must work 25 years before collecting major medical benefits and must be 65 years old to receive their COLA. HB 91 returns these requirements back to their 1986 criteria.
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: Clergy To Report Child Abuse
Passed House!
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An Act relating to reports by members of the clergy and custodians of clerical records who have reasonable cause to suspect that a child has suffered harm as a result of child abuse or neglect.
04-25-03 : The Alaska House of Representatives approved House Bill 92 by a vote of 32 to six on Friday. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Lynn (R-Anchorage), HB 92 adds clergy to the list of people mandated by law to report child abuse to the appropriate authorities.
HB 92 will moves to the Senate.
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: Sport Fishing Seasons for Youth
Signed into Law! Chapter 13 SLA 04
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An Act relating to sport fishing seasons and areas for persons under 16 years of age.
Version: HB 98
Contact: Henry Webb, 465-2095
Action: 03-17-04: Passed the Senate
HB 98 allows the Board of Fish to make special fisheries for people 16 years old and younger.
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: Concealed Deadly Weapons Legal
Signed into Law! Chapter 62 SLA 03
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An Act relating to concealed deadly weapons.
: Payment of Fishery Business Tax
Signed into Law! Chapter 55 SLA 03
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An Act relating to payment of the fisheries business tax and to security for collection of the fisheries business tax.
06-10-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 104 in law. Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stevens by recommendation of the Joint Legislative Salmon Industry Task Force, HB 104 allows fish processing applicants to avoid posting a bond for twice the estimated fisheries business tax if they: remit all tax obligation on a monthly basis by paying the taxes due on or before the fifteenth day of the month following the month in which the tax liability is incurred, and file a bond in the amount of $50,000; or provide the Department of Revenue with proof that the applicant is the owner of real property in the state at a value of at least $100,000.
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: Extend Alaska Minerals Commission
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An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission.
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: Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers/Employer
Signed into Law! Chapter 36 SLA 03
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An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers and their employers and to railroad-highway grade crossings; and providing for an effective date.
06-02-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 124 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Jim Holm, HB 124 conforms Alaska commercial driver law to federal standards to avoid the loss of between $20 million and $40 million. HB 124 requires certain commercial vehicles to approach with flashers and stop at all highway railroad crossings. The bill prohibits an employer of a commercial vehicle from knowingly allowing, authorizing, or encouraging the driver to violate any federal, state, or municipal code or regulation relating to highway railroad crossings. HB 124 also requires the court to disqualify a commercial motor vehicle driver for certain periods of time upon conviction of such violations.
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: Roadside Memorials
Signed into Law! Chapter 125 SLA 03
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An Act allowing certain roadside memorials to be placed within the right-of-way of a state highway.
06-18-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 127 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Jim Whitaker (R-Fairbanks), HB 127 allows for roadside memorials within the right-of-way on state highways.
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: Closing Certain Land To Mineral Entry
Signed into Law! Chapter 8 SLA 03
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An Act approving an interim classification by the commissioner of natural resources closing certain land within the Glacier Creek and Winner Creek drainages to new mineral entry; and providing for an effective date.
04-16-03 : Governor Murkowski signed House Bill 139 into law on Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Hawker (R-Anchorage/Girdwood/Portage/Whittier), HB 139 will close state land in the upper Glacier Creek and Winner Creek drainages to new mineral entry for ten years.
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: Child Support/Social Security Numbers
Signed into Law! Chapter 37 SLA 03
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An Act repealing the termination date of certain provisions that require the reporting of social security numbers and automated data matching with financial institutions for child support enforcement purposes; and providing for an effective date.
05-05-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 146 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), HB 146 repeals a sunset law on reporting social security numbers and automated data matching with financial institutions for the purpose of child support enforcement. By continuing to report this information, Alaska will continue to receive federal funds to finance the state child support program and the Alaska Temporary Assistance Program.
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: Concealed Handguns
Signed into Law! Chapter 63 SLA 03
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An Act relating to concealed handguns; allowing persons whose applications have been rejected as unqualified or whose permits have been revoked or suspended to continue to carry concealed handguns in this state if the person has a permit from another jurisdiction; requiring the Department of Public Safety to enter into reciprocity agreements concerning the carrying of concealed handguns.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 177 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stolze (R-Chugiak/Mat-Su), HB 177 recognizes concealed weapon permit holders from other states as valid permit holders in Alaska. HB 177 also requires the Alaska Department of Public Safety to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states when it benefits Alaska permit holders.
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: Municipal Tax: Property Affected By Disaster
Signed into Law! Chapter 1 SLA 04
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An Act relating to municipal property tax adjustments for property affected by a disaster.
Version: CSHB 209(RLS)
Contact: Sue Wright 465-3779
Action: 02-13-04: Signed into law by Governor
HB 209 allows municipalities to provide for a tax reduction for property destroyed, damaged or otherwise reduced in value as a result of a disaster.
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: Chitina Dip Net Fishery
Signed into Law! Chapter 118 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishery; and providing for an effective date.
06-18-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 210 into law. Sponsored by Rep. John Coghill (R-North Pole), HB 210 eliminates the $25 fee for a Chitina Dipnetting Permit.
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: Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program
Passed House!
Sponsored by
An Act relating to a student loan repayment program for nurses, and amending the duties of the Board of Nursing that relate to this program; and providing for an effective date.
05-15-03 : The Alaska House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 211 by a vote of 37 to zero on Thursday. Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson (R-Wrangell), HB 211 establishes the Alaska Nurse Recruitment Loan Repayment Program to provide incentives for more nurses to work in Alaska. HB 211 moves to the Senate.
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: Punitive Damages Against Employers
Signed into Law! Chapter 85 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the recovery of punitive damages against an employer who is determined to be vicariously liable for the act or omission of an employee; and providing for an effective date.
06-13-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 214 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels (R-Anchorage), HB 214 changes the standard under which employers must pay for punitive damages assessed against their employees. HB 214 stipulates that unless an employer authorized the act that caused the damages, or acted recklessly or knowingly in approving of the act after it occurred, or the employee is of such a high rank that he or she is essentially the employer, then the employee's punitive damages should not be awarded against the employer.
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: Organic Food
Signed into Law! Chapter 64 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the sale, offer for sale, representation, and labeling of food or other agricultural products as organic, and to the state organic certification program; and providing for an effective date.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 226 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze (R-Chugiak/Mat-Su), HB 226 brings the state of Alaska's definition of organic agricultural products in line with the federal definition. HB 226 would create an Alaska organic certification program, providing in-state certification for organic agricultural producers, processors, and handlers.
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: Increase Education Funding
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 233 (FIN)
Contact: Jean Ellis, 465-3824
Action: 05-03-04: (S)FIN » (S)RLS
House Bill 233 moved out of the House on Monday. Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson, HB 233 increases the base student allocation in the state foundation formula. The increase will assist state local schools districts to meet, or, exceed the public's expectations and demands. HB 233 moves to the House Finance Committee. Amended to add $419 dollars per student to the foundation formula. Adds $84.5 million dollars for education.
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: Electronic Transactions & Signatures
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act adopting the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; repealing certain statutes relating to electronic records and electronic signatures; amending Rule 402, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 285 (JUD)
Contact: Heath Hilyard, 465-6841
Action: 05-09-04: Passed the Senate
HB 285 would codify the model Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in Alaska; allowing the use of electronic records and electronic signatures in any transaction, except those subject to the uniform commercial code. The fundamental purpose of this act is to remove perceived barriers to electronic commerce.
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: Feticide And Assaults On Fetuses
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An Act relating to murder and assault of unborn children.
: Jack Coghill Bridge To The Interior
Signed into Law! Chapter 7 SLA 04
Sponsored by
An Act naming the Jack Coghill Bridge to the Interior.
Version: HB 304
Contact: Rynnieva Moss, 465-3719
Action: 02-25-04: Passed the Senate ==> awaiting transmission to Gov.
This bill names Bridge #216, which currently has no name, the "Jack Coghill Bridge to the Interior" to commemorate the contributions of one of Alaska's great citizens. Jack Coghill has served the state in various positions throughout the twentieth century.
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: Unlawful Exploitation Of Minor/ Child Porn
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to unlawful exploitation of a minor.
Version: CS HB 334 (RLS)
Contact: Suzanne Cunningham, 465-4945
Action: 05-08-04: Passed the Senate
CS HB 334 (RLS) increases the criminal penalty for AS 11.41.455 Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor to a class A felony for a person who has been previously convicted of this crime. Also, the criminal penalty for AS 11.61.125 Distribution of Child Pornography is raised to a class A felony for a person who has been previously convicted of this crime.
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: Anatomical Gifts Registry
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to anatomical donor registries, to an anatomical gift awareness fund, to an anatomical gift awareness program, and to motor vehicle licenses and registrations.
Version: CS HB 337 (FIN)
Contact: Heath Hilyard, 465-6841
Action: 05-06-04: Passed the Senate
With this legislation, the donor's status and other information will be available to Life Alaska Donor Services so that the donor's gift may be realized with or without the donor having their License/State ID card at the time of death. This will also allow Life Alaska to quickly ascertain the donor status of the Licensee and match the donor's gift with a suitable recipient. Amended to allow cancellation of registration at DMV or the Registry.
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: Trade Practices: Tree Trial/ Option-Out Plans
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to negative option plans for sales, to charges for goods or services after a trial period, and to acts that are unlawful as unfair trade practices.
Version: SCS CS HB 339 (JUD)
Contact: Suzanne Cunningham, 465-4945
Action: 05-07-04: Passed the Senate
Under HB 339, businesses are prohibited from using opt-out marketing plans or free trial periods, to sell goods and services, unless specific requirements and disclosures are made to the consumer. The intent of this legislation is to protect consumers by requiring the disclosure of all consumer obligations and details of enrollment and acceptance of free trial periods and closely related marketing schemes. Amended to require written notification before charging a customer under a free trial offer.
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: Mining Fees, Rentals, & Royalties
Signed into Law! Chapter 26 SLA 04
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An Act relating to annual rental fees for mining claims, and providing for reduced royalties during the first three years of production.
Version: SCS HB 344 (RES)
Contact: Jim Pound, 465-4976
Action: 04-13-04: House Concurrence with Senate Amendments
Allows a grace period if the mine's filing deadline is missed. By filing the necessary paperwork, paying the royalties, rent, and a penalty equal to one year's rent the claim remains protected.
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: Crime Victims' Compensation For Arson
Passed Legislature! Transmitted to Gov.
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An Act relating to adding personal injury, death, and property damage from arson in the first degree to the offenses compensable by the Violent Crimes Compensation Board.
Version: CS HB 350 (STA)
Contact: Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, 465-3743
Action: 04-29-04: Passed the Senate » Trans to Governor
Current Alaska law does not include first-degree arson on the list of crimes for which victims may receive compensation from the Violent Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB). CSHB 350 (State Affairs) simply adds arson to the list of crimes for which victims may receive compensation and allows for an immediate effective date.
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: Extend Alcohol Delivery Site Sunset
Signed into Law! Chapter 28 SLA 04
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An Act relating to operation of alcoholic beverage delivery sites; and providing for an effective date.
Version: HB 356
Contact: John Greely, 465-4833
Action: 04-19-04: Passed the Senate
Provides communities with the option to monitor the inflow of alcohol into their community through a locally operated distribution center. Extends the sunset date of alcoholic beverage site from July of 2004 to July 2008.
: Licensing Sex Oriented Businesses
Passed House!
Sponsored by ,
An Act relating to the licensing and regulation of sex-oriented businesses and sex-oriented business entertainers; relating to protection of the safety and health of and to education of young persons who perform in adult entertainment establishments; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 367 H(FIN) Am
Contact: Heath Hilyard, 465-2995
Action: 04-27-04: Passed the House
The primary goals of HB 367 are: to permit the legal operation of these businesses while protecting young Alaskans who work at them; to protect minors; and to protect the public from operations by those adult establishments that do not follow the law. HB 367 was amended to allow municipalities to place local restriction on adult-oriented entertainment. Amended to make 18 years the age for dancing and attendance to non-alcohol serving strip clubs.
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: Awarding Child Custody
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to awarding child custody; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS HB 385 (JUD)
Contact: Heath Hilyard, 465-2995
Action: 04-27-04: (S)JUD » (S)RLS
HB 385 adds, if a parent has committed repeated acts of domestic violence against another parent may not be awarded sole or joint physical custody of a child to the list of criteria a judge may used in the awarding of custody. Minor technical amendment made in committee.
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: Commission On Aging
Signed into Law! Chapter 24 SLA 04
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An Act extending the Alaska Commission on Aging.
Version: CS HB 394 (HES)
Contact: Barbara Cotting, 465-3466
Action: 04-01-04: (S)Floor » Governor
CS HB 394 (HESS) extends the sunset date for the Alaska Commission on Aging until June 30, 2008. An audit dated October 1, 2003, recommends this extension.
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: Defense Contacts With Victims & Witnesses
Signed into Law! Chapter 18 SLA 04
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An Act relating to defense contacts with and recordings of statements of victims or witnesses; and amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Version: SCS HB 397 (JUD)
Contact: Vanessa Tondini, 465-2995
Action: 03-31-04: (S)Floor » Reconsideration
For sexual offenses, this bill would require criminal defense attorneys and investigators to first obtain the written authorization of a minor victim's or witness' parent or guardian prior to conducting a tape-recorded interview with the minor. This is currently required by law for non-recorded statements and this bill attempts to close this legal loophole. Amended to removed section 1.
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: Electronic Payment for State Business
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to the disbursement of money by the state, including employment compensation, unemployment payments, and permanent fund dividends, and to bank investments and deposits by the state; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CS HB 494 (FIN)
Contact: Sue Stancliff, 465-3958
Action: 05-09-04: Passed the Senate
HB 494 would require the State of Alaska to disburse funds electronically. Minor language amendments were made in committee.
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: CSED Name Change/Driver's License Suspension
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to the enforcement of support orders through suspension of drivers' licenses; changing the name of the child support enforcement agency to the child support services agency; amending Rules 90.3 and 90.5, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS HB 513 (JUD)
Contact: John Main, 465-3777
Action: 05-10-04: Passed the Senate
HB 513 changes the name from Child Support Enforcement Division to Child Support Services Division and keeps the clock running for the time an individual has to become current on back child support payments before drivers licenses revocation occurs. Currently if a person is behind and makes a single payment the time from which he or she loses their licenses starts over. This bill will not allow that to happen.
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: Child Support Enforcement/Crimes
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to child support modification and enforcement, to the establishment of paternity by the child support enforcement agency, and to the crimes of criminal nonsupport and aiding the nonpayment of child support; amending Rule 90.3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CS HB 514 (FIN)
Contact: John Main, 465-3777
Action: 05-10-04: Passed the Senate
House Bill 514 has been introduced as an omnibus bill to help the Child Support Enforcement Division better serve the parents and children of Alaska. There are seven changes to the child support statutes. Each piece of this legislation attempts to remedy problems the agency has encountered over many years. Removed language which dealt with minors and their request for paternity as it related to rape and incest.
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: Congratulate Governor/Lt. Governor
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Honoring Governor Frank H. Murkowski and Lieutenant Governor Loren D. Leman for their years of public service; and congratulating Governor Murkowski and Lieutenant Governor Leman and extending them best wishes.
: Extend Alaska Railroad To Ft. Greely
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 12
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Relating to the extension of the Alaska Railroad to Fort Greely to serve the anti-ballistic missile launch facility.
04-11-03 : The Alaska State Senate approved House Concurrent Resolution 2 by a vote of 16 to one on Friday. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Lynn (R-Anchorage), HCR 2 supports a 70-mile extension of the Alaska Railroad from the vicinity of Eielson Air Force Base to the Fort Greely anti-ballistic missile launch facility near Delta Junction.
Permanently Filed: 05-02-03.
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: Alaska Salmon Day
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 15
Sponsored by
Relating to Alaska Salmon Day.
05-01-03 : The Alaska State Senate unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 11 by a vote of 19 to zero on Friday. Sponsored by Rep. Kelly Wolf (R-Kenai), HCR 11 proclaims July 2, 2003 as "Alaska Wild Salmon Week" to recognize the salmon industry's significance to the state.
Permanently Filed: 05-09-03.
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: Honoring Congressman Don Young
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Commemorating Congressman Don Young's 30 years of service in the House of Representatives of the United States Congress.
: Location Of New Seafood Lab
Sponsored by
Relating to the location of the state's new seafood laboratory.
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: Alaska Energy Policy Task Force
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 24
Sponsored by
Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force.
05-20-03 : The Alaska State Senate approved House Concurrent Resolution 21 by a vote of 18 to one on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. John Harris (R-Valdez), HCR 21 establishes a nine-member Alaska Energy Policy Task Force to review and analyze the state's current and long-term energy needs. HCR 21 returns to the House for concurrence.
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: Alaska Wild Salmon Week
Passed House!
Sponsored by
Relating to Alaska Wild Salmon Week, June 28 - July 4, 2004.
Version: CS HCR 25 (RES)
Contact: Rex Weimer, 465-4695
Action: 03-30-04: (S) STA ==> (S)RES
Resolves that the Alaska State Legislature designates the week of June 28 - July 4, 2004, as Alaska Wild Salmon Week, and calls on the people of Alaska to observe the week by participating in activities focusing on the catching and eating of salmon.
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: Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 43
Sponsored by
Proclaiming March 2004 as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Version: SCS CSHCR 31(HES) AM S
Contact: Heath Hilyard, 465-6841
Action: 04-20-04: Passed the Senate
By making Alaskans aware of traumatic brain injuries, their cause, and prevention we can lower the number of injuries and deaths caused each year. Amended to make June Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month and recognizing Alaska Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board. Amended to make June Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month.
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: Constitution Amendment: 90 Day Legislative Session
Sponsored by ,
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the duration of a regular session.
Version: CSHJR 4 (STA)
Contact: Sara Nielsen, 465-4230
Action: 03-09-04: (H)FIN ==> (H)RLS
HJR 4 would allow Alaskans to vote on the question of a 90 day limit on the Legislative Session in the 2004 General Election.
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: Repeal Federal Estate Tax
Sponsored by
Relating to urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to permanently repeal the federal estate and generation-skipping transfer tax.
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: National Wheelchair Games
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 26
Sponsored by
Relating to urging that the 2006 National Veterans Wheelchair Games be held in Anchorage, Alaska.
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: Pledge Of Allegiance/Split 9th Circuit
Sponsored by
Relating to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, to its decision concerning the Pledge of Allegiance, and to removing Alaska from the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit.
: Supporting Military Action Against Iraq
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 8
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Supporting the men and women of the United States armed forces in the military action to free Iraq and to protect the world from Saddam Hussein.
04-04-03 : The Alaska State Senate unanimously approved House Joint Resolution 18 by a vote of 19 to zero on Friday. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Lynn (R-Anchorage), HJR 18 supports President George Bush's decision to take military action against Saddam Hussein in Iraq and supports the American troops involved in that military action.
HJR 18 will now be forwarded to the President of the United States, and our State's Congressional delegation.
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: Alaska-Yukon Intergov Relations Accord
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Relating to the Alaska-Yukon Intergovernmental Relations Accord, to annual legislative exchanges, and to continuing intergovernmental work on matters of joint concern and mutual interest.
: Support Anchorage Jail Expansion
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 28
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Relating to support for a federal appropriation for expansion of the Anchorage Jail.
05-21-03 : The Alaska State Senate unanimously approved House Joint Resolution 27 by a vote of 20 to zero on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage), HJR 27 the United States Congress to appropriate the $30,000,000 necessary to fund the expansion of the Anchorage Jail to house up to 200 Alaska federal prisoners.
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: US Coast Guard ROTC Program
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 30
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Relating to the establishment of Reserve Officer Training Corps programs in Alaska by the United States Coast Guard.
05-20-03 : The Alaska State Senate unanimously approved House Joint Resolution 29 by a vote of 19 to zero on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Lynn (R-Anchorage), HJR 29 urges the Coast Guard to create an ROTC program at the University of Alaska Southeast and to create JROTC programs at Juneau-Douglas High School and Kodiak High School.
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: Labeling Of Salmon Food Products
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 38
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Relating to the labeling of salmon and salmon food products.
Version: CS HJR 32 (FSH) AM S
Contact: Aurora Hauke, 465-4766
Action: 03-15-04: Passed the Senate
Amended to replace "salmon" with "fish" making the resolution include all Alaskan Wild fish and amended language to reflect a more positive image and healthy benefits of wild Alaskan fish. Amended to fix minor language change.
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: Ronald Reagan Day
Passed House! Transmitted to Gov.
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Recognizing February 6, 2004, as Ronald Reagan Day in Alaska.
Version: HR 8
Contact: Ryan Colgan, 465-3004
Action: 02-05-04: Passed House
HR 8 recognizes February 6, 2004 as Ronald Reagan Day in Alaska.
: AHFC Loans To Educators
Signed into Law! Chapter 126 SLA 2003
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An Act relating to the teachers' housing loan program in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date.
06-18-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed SB 25 into law. Sponsored by Sen. Gary Wilken (R-Fairbanks), SB 25 would provide an incentive for trained teachers, counselors, and administrators to enter into the profession and settle down in local communities, by providing them with no money down financing for a home.
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: State Employees Called To Military Duty
Signed into Law! Chapter 65 SLA 03
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An Act relating to state employees who are called to active duty as reserve or auxiliary members of the armed forces of the United States; and providing for an effective date.
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: Extend State Medical Board
Signed into Law! Chapter 20 SLA 03
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An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board.
: Revoke Driver's License For Fatal Accident
Signed into Law! Chapter 89 SLA 03
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An Act relating to disposition of a traffic offense involving the death of a person; providing for the revocation of driving privileges by a court for a driver convicted of a violation of traffic laws in connection with a fatal motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle accident; amending Rules 43 and 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date.
06-13-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed SB 53 into law. Sponsored by Sen. Scott Ogan (R-Rural Mat-Su/ChugiaKB], SB 53 would allow courts to revoke the driving privileges of any driver who violates the traffic laws, and the violation contributes to an automobile accident that results in a death.
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: Transportation Enhancement Projects
Signed into Law! Chapter 135 SLA 2003
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An Act relating to funding for transportation enhancement projects.
07-10-03 : Governor Murkowski signed Senate Bill 71 into law. Sponsored by Sen. Ben Stevens (R-Anchorage), SB 71 would decrease the amounts allocated for the TRAAK program and other enhancement projects to free up millions of dollars to be available for roadway construction and improvement projects.
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: Extend Alaska Minerals Commission
Signed into Law! Chapter 17 SLA 03
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An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission.
05-06-03 : The Alaska State Governor signed into law Senate Bill 79 on Tuesday. Sponsored by Sen. Ben Stevens (R-Anchorage), SB 79 would extend the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission.
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: PFD: Allowable Absence For Military SVC
Signed into Law! Chapter 69 SLA 03
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An Act relating to allowable absences for certain members of the armed forces and their spouses and dependents for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed SB 148 into law. Sponsored by Sen. John Cowdery (R-Anchorage), SB 148 would change the allowable absences for certain members of the armed forces and their spouses and dependents for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends.
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: Inpatient Psychiatric Services
Signed into Law! Chapter 137 SLA 2003
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An Act relating to inpatient psychiatric services for persons who are under 21 years of age and are either eligible for medical assistance or are in the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services.
07-10-03 : Governor Murkowski signed Senate Bill 157 into law. Sponsored by Sen. Lyda Green (R-Mat-Su), SB 157 would require the Department of Health and Social Services to use in state facilities, where available, for the psychiatric treatment of eligible persons.
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: PERS/TRS Cola For Active Duty Military
Signed into Law! Chapter 70 SLA 03
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An Act relating to cost-of-living benefits for retired members in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system who are called to active military duty; and providing for an effective date.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed SB 177 into law. Sponsored by Sen. Ben Stevens (R-Anchorage), SB 177 would relate to cost-of-living benefits for retired members in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system that are called to active military duty.
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: Avalanche Awareness Month
Signed into Law! Chapter 10 SLA 04
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An Act establishing November as Avalanche Awareness Month.
Version: SB 270 am H
Contact: Jacqueline Tupou, 465-6600
Action: 03-24-04: Governor signed into law
The governor signed SB 270 into law March 22. It establishes November as Avalanche Awareness Month to encourage activities that increase awareness of avalanche dangers.
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: Support Roads/Hot Springs Loop Road
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 9
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Relating to economic development generated by new road construction and to the design and construction of the Hot Springs Loop Road to connect Chena Hot Springs and Circle Hot Springs.
04-09-03 : The Senate concurred with the House amendment for Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 by a vote of 14 to five on Wednesday. Sponsored by Sen. Gary Wilken (R-Fairbanks), SCR 1 encourages new economic development generated by new road construction.
Permanently Filed: 04-24-03.
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: Sobriety Awareness Month: March 2004
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 36
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Relating to declaring March 2004 as Sobriety Awareness Month.
Version: SCR 21
Contact: Shannon Kempton, 465-4993
Action: Permanently Filed - Legis Resolve 36
SCR 21 declares March 2004 as Sobriety Awareness Month.
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