HB 42 : Joseph C Williams, Sr. , Coastal Trail
Signed into Law! Chapter 9 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act naming the Joseph C. Williams, Sr., Coastal Trail.

Version : SCS HB 42 (CRA)
Contact : : 465-3424
Last Action : Signed into Law : 04-20-05
Current Status : Chapter 9 SLA 05 : 04-20-05

| Sponsor Statement |

03-14-05 : Renames three miles of trail alongside the South Tongass Highway between Ketchikan and Saxman, Alaska the Joe Williams, Sr. Coastal Trail. Mr. Williams was an advocate for the construction of a trail alongside the South Tongass Highway between the cities of Ketchikan and Saxman. This legislation honors the memory of a highly respected member of the native community in Southeast Alaska.

HB 161 : Reemployment Of Retirees
Signed into Law! Chapter 50 SLA 05
Companion Bill SB 24 Passed Senate!
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act relating to reemployment of and benefits for or on behalf of retired teachers and public employees and to teachers or employees who participated in retirement incentive programs and are subsequently reemployed as a commissioner; repealing secs. 5, 7, and 9, ch. 58, SLA 2001; providing for an effective date by amending the delayed effective date for secs. 3, 5, 9, and 12, ch. 57, SLA 2001, and repealing sec. 13, ch. 58, SLA 2001, which is the delayed effective date for secs. 5, 7, and 9, ch. 58, SLA 2001; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CS HB 161 (FIN) Am S
Companion Bill : SB 24
Contact : : 465-3424
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-24-05
Current Status : Chapter 50 SLA 05 : 06-24-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-10-05 : Extends the sunset date of legislation enacted by HB 242 (2001) and SB 94 (2003) to July 1, 2009 This legislation allows certain PERS and TRS members who retired with a normal retirement to return to work, continue to receive normal retirement benefits, and waive participation in the retirement systems.

HB 195 : Appropriation: Sr Citizen/ Disabled Vet Tax Exemption
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act appropriating funds to reimburse municipalities for real property tax revenue lost due to the mandatory senior citizen and disabled veterans exemption.

Version : SS HB 195
Current Status : (H) FIN : 04-08-05

HB 198 : Aquatic Plant & Shellfish Farming
Signed into Law! Chapter 13 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act relating to aquatic plant and shellfish farming; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 198 (RES)(TITLE Am)
Contact : : 465-3424
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-05-05
Current Status : Chapter 13 SLA 05 : 05-05-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-13-05 : House Bill 198 amends the state's Aquatic Farming Act (AS 16.40.100 - 199) to allow aquatic farms to continue to operate in compliance with a recent Supreme Court decision.

HB 221 : Long Distance Access Charges/ Rates
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act directing a reduction of long distance telephone rates to offset exchange access fees paid by consumers; and providing for an effective date.

Contact : : 465-3424
Current Status : (H) CRA : 03-17-05

| Sponsor Statement |

HB 222 : Telecommunications Competition
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act relating to telecommunications services in a competitive market; and providing for an effective date.

Current Status : (H) CRA : 03-17-05

HB 331 : Underage Military On Licensed Premises
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act relating to access by persons under 21 years of age to premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages as clubs.

Version : HB 331 (L&C)
Contact : : 465-4967
Last Action : (H) FIN » (H) RLS : 02-15-06

| Sponsor Statement |

02-13-06 : Passed House Finance Committee with no amendments, to be moved to House Rules Committee.

HB 443 : Municipal Taxation Of Tobacco Products
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins by Request

An Act relating to municipal taxation of tobacco products; and providing for an effective date.

Current Status : (H) CRA : 02-13-06

| Sponsor Statement |

HB 448 : License Plates For Masons
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act relating to special license plates for the Free and Accepted Masons.

Version : CS HB 448 (STA)
Contact : : 465-3424
Last Action : (H) STA » (H) FIN : 03-15-06

| Sponsor Statement |

03-14-06 : Passed House State Affairs Committee as amended, to be moved to House Finance Committee. Amendments include the addition of the Knights of Columbus along with the Free and Accepted Masons to the list eligible for specialty license plates.

House Bill 448 allows special request license plates for the “Free and Accepted Masons of Alaska.”

HB 470 : Mandatory Use Of Headlights
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act relating to the mandatory use of motor vehicle headlights.

Contact : : 465-6873
Last Action : (H) TRA » (H) FIN : 03-03-06

| Sponsor Statement |

HJR 14 : Urge Congress To Grant Land To University
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to convey land to the University of Alaska.

Version : CS HJR 14 (RES)
Contact : : 465-3424
Last Action : (H) EDU » (S) RLS : 05-04-06

| Sponsor Statement |

HJR 16 : Oppose Un Land Designations In Alaska
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

Opposing the designation of any area in the state as a world heritage site, biosphere reserve, or any other type of international designation without the consent of the Alaska State Legislature and affected local governments.

Version : CS HJR 16 (RES) Am S
Contact : : 465-3424
Last Action : (S) RLS » House : 04-27-06

| Sponsor Statement |

04-22-05 : House Joint Resolution 16 opposes the designation of any area in Alaska as a World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, or any other type of international designation without the specific consent of the Alaska State Legislature. It also urges the United States Congress to pass and the President to sign legislation that will require approval by and Act of Congress before any area in the United States or its territories can be nominated as a World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, or any other type of international designation.

HJR 17 : Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

Opposing the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.

Version : CS HJR 17 (RES)
Contact : : 465-3424
Last Action : Passed House » Senate : 05-05-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-05-05 : The Recreational Access Tax, this act allows the Forest Service, BLM, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Reclamation to charge fees for recreational use of federally managed land by the general public. Once enacted, access fees will be required to enter onto certain lands. Failure to comply with these ''access fees'' can result in substantial fines and criminal penalties. HJR 17 expresses opposition to this act.

HB 12 : TVs And Monitors In Motor Vehicles
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Max Gruenberg, Rep. Bob Lynn, Rep. Berta Gardner, Rep. Lesil McGuire

An Act relating to televisions, monitors, portable computers, and similar devices in motor vehicles; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 12 (JUD) Am
Contact : : 465-4940
Last Action : Passed House » Senate : 03-20-06

| Sponsor Statement |

03-20-06 : Passed House Floor with a technical amendment, to be moved to the Senate for consideration.

The purpose of the bill is to prevent operators of motor vehicles from watching television, video, and any other programming by making it a crime. Furthermore the bill makes it a crime to install a device capable of being viewed while the vehicle is in operation.

HB 18 : Increase Amount Of Base Student Allocation
Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson

An Act increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SS HB 18
Contact : : 465-3824
Current Status : (H) EDU : 01-12-05

| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 20 KB]

HB 30 : Appropriation: K - 12 Education Operating/ Debt Expenses
Sponsored by Rep. John Harris

An Act making appropriations for K-12 education operating and school debt expenses; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 30 (HES)
Contact : : 465-3721
Last Action : H) RLS » (H) RLS : 02-28-05

| Sponsor Statement |

02-25-05 : HB 30 appropriates money for K-12 education funding. Amended in EDU to adopt the numbers from HB 1. Increases school funding by 7% over last year an increase of 65.3 million. Amended to reflect changes to HB 1. CS HB 30(HES) moved out of committee, February 25, unamended. CS HB 30(HES) will provide funds needed to achieve early funding of the FY 06 education foundation formula and school debt reimbursement programs.

HB 31 : Workers' Compensation Disease Presumption
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Anderson

An Act relating to the presumption of coverage for a workers' compensation claim for disability as a result of certain diseases for certain occupations.

Version : SCS CS SS HB 31 (L&C)
Contact : : 465-4939
Last Action : (S) L&C » (S) FIN : 05-05-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-05-06 : Passed Senate Labor & Commerce Committee with a committee substitute, to be moved to Senate Finance Committee. The committee substitute stipulates that the pre-employment medical screenings are for all illnesses and infectious diseases. It also includes a definition of firefighter reference. The CS also removes peace officers from the presumption for medical illness/disease for listed diseases, but allows them to remain under the presumption for infectious diseases.

HB 31 we will provide coverage and security for our at risk emergency personnel. This legislation is necessary and urgent in order to protect and preserve our State's brave men and women of the emergency response profession. This bill would make them eligible for health benefits in the case that they are diagnosed with certain cancers or illnesses described in the bill.

HB 37 : Public Access To Fishing Streams
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Les Gara

An Act relating to voluntary land trades and purchases to enhance public access to fishing streams.

Version : CS HB 37 (FIN) Am
Contact : : 465-2647
Last Action : Senate Floor » (S) RES : 05-10-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-05 : HB 37 aims to ensure future public access to Alaska's fishing streams by putting in place a mechanism for voluntary land exchange (or purchase between the Sate an private owners along important recreational rivers.

HB 39 : Appropriation: Longevity Bonus
Sponsored by Rep. Les Gara, Rep. David Guttenberg, Rep. Mary Kapsner, Rep. Ethan Berkowitz, Rep. Harry Crawford, Rep. Beth Kerttula

An Act making an appropriation for longevity bonus grants; and providing for an effective date.

Companion Bill : SB 257
Contact : :
Last Action : (H) HES » (H) FIN : 04-08-05

| Sponsor Statement |

HB 40 : Retired Peace Officer's Medical Benefits
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Anderson

An Act relating to medical benefits for retired peace officers after 20 years of credited service.

Current Status : (H) STA : 01-10-05

| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 27 KB]

HB 49 : Municipal Aid Grants
Sponsored by Rep. Norman Rokeberg

An Act relating to municipal aid grants; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 49 (CRA)
Contact : : 465-4968
Last Action : (H) RLS » (H) FIN : 04-06-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-05-05 : House Bill 49 gives a municipal aid grant of $50,000 to every municipality in the State of Alaska. However, if appropriations are not sufficient to fully fund these grants for a particular fiscal year, a reduced grant, based on available funding, shall be distributed equally to all municipalities.

HB 57 : Sale Of State Land To Adjacent Landowners
Passed Legislature! Transmit To Gov.
Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch

An Act relating to the sale of certain state land to adjacent landowners.

Version : CS S SHB 57 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-3744
Last Action : Governor » Governor : 07-18-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-08-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

Previously made amendments added that any parcel of state land, through this legislation, that comes before the DNR Lands Director for consideration to sell to an adjacent landowner will be subject to a best interest finding allowing the state further scrutiny to ensure its interest, such as public access, has been met.

House Bill 57 would authorize the State of Alaska, through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director of Lands, to negotiate the sale of state lands smaller than 20 acres at fair market value to an adjacent landowner provided the state property is completely enclosed by the adjacent landowner. The bill would not mandate DNR to sell state property under such circumstances, but would grant it the ability to allow a landowner to purchase the state land the property encompasses.

HB 58 : Offenses Against Unborn Children
Companion Bill SB 20 Signed Into Law!
Chapter 73 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Bob Lynn, Rep. Carl Gatto, Rep. Peggy Wilson

An Act relating to offenses against unborn children.

Version : SS HB 58
Companion Bill : SB 20
Contact : : 465-2794
Current Status : (H) JUD : 04-07-05

| Sponsor Statement |

HB 93 : Dentists And Dental Hygienists
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Anderson

An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists and the Board of Dental Examiners; establishing certain committees for the discipline and peer review of dentists; excluding the adjudicatory proceedings of the Board of Dental Examiners and its committees from the Administrative Procedure Act and from the jurisdiction of the office of administrative hearings; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 93 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-5031
Last Action : (H) FIN » (H) RLS : 04-12-06

| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 19 KB]
| Dental Complaint Flow Chart | [PDF - 38 KB]
| Narrative to Dental Complaint Flow Chart | [PDF - 27 KB]

04-11-06 : Passed House Finance Committee with a committee substitute, to be moved to House Rules Committee. The House Finance Committee adopted a committee substitute in lieu of the Judiciary Committee Substitute. The House Finance Committee substitute included technical and clarifying amendments that the Division of Occupational Licensing and the Board of Dentistry requested.

HB 93 brings the expertise, professional experience and judgment of respected dentists into the process of alleged wrongdoing. HB 93 empowers the Board of Dental Examiners to review complaints, assess the level and degree of misconduct and impose remedial measures as well as appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

HB 103 : Claims Against The State
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly

An Act requiring an actionable claim against the state to be tried without a jury.

Version : CS HB 103 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-6890
Last Action : (H) RLS » House : 04-22-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-14-05 : HB 103 makes a small but important change to the manner in which claims against the state will be adjudicated and requires an actionable claim against the state to be tried without a jury.

HB 104 : Seat Belt Advertising
Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom

An Act relating to information, advertisements, and commercials about seat belt laws.

Current Status : (H) STA : 01-24-05

HB 109 : Screening Newborn For Hearing/ Audiologist
Signed into Law! Chapter 43 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

An Act relating to establishing a screening, tracking, and intervention program related to the hearing ability of newborns and infants; providing an exemption to licensure as an audiologist for certain persons performing hearing screening; relating to insurance coverage for newborn and infant hearing screening; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CS HB 109 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-3004
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-25-06
Current Status : Chapter 43 SLA 06 : 05-25-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

HB 109 is aimed at ensuring that all infants born in Alaska have their hearing screened at birth, or within 30 days of birth, if not born in a hospital.

HB 122 : National Guard Insurance & Other Relief
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom

An Act relating to certain relief concerning motor vehicle leases, telephone services, education, utilities, state loans, and hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for members of the Alaska National Guard deployed to a combat zone; relating to reimbursement of premiums for Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance paid by members of the Alaska National Guard deployed to a combat zone; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 122 (FIN)
Contact : :
Last Action : (S) L&C » (S) FIN : 04-29-06

| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 10 KB]

04-27-06 : Passed Senate Labor & Commerce Committee with technical amendments, to be moved to Senate Finance Committee. Amendments reinserted military education leave of absence, and added a period of convalescence.

Requires that the state pay life insurance premiums for our guardsmen deployed to a combat zone. Allows for premiums to be paid for up to $250,000 in life insurance for those guard members affected by this legislation.

HB 124 : Collection Of DNA/ Use Of Force
Signed into Law! Chapter 12 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Anderson

An Act relating to the collection of, and the use of reasonable force to collect, a deoxyribonucleic acid sample from persons convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for certain crimes; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS HB 124 (JUD)
Companion Bill : SB 95
Contact : : 465-5031
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-05-05
Current Status : Chapter 12 SLA 05 : 05-05-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-08-05 : HB 124 allows a correction, probation or parole officer to use reasonable force in the collection of DNA samples required by law and absolves them from civil or criminal liability for the use of that force. Officers shouldn't run the risk of being punished for carrying out their duties

HB 127 : PFD: Peace Corps/ Olympian/ Sanctions
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire

An Act relating to service in the peace corps and members of the United States Olympic Team as allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends and to the period for filing an application for a permanent fund dividend; authorizing the Department of Revenue to issue administrative orders imposing sanctions for certain misrepresentations or other actions concerning eligibility for a permanent fund dividend and providing for administrative appeal of those orders; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 127 (FIN) Am
Contact : : 465-2995
Last Action : (S) STA » (S) FIN : 04-28-05

| Sponsor Statement | Sectional Analysis |

04-01-05 : Peace Corps Volunteers and U.S. Foreign Service Diplomats deserve the gratitude that they have earned in their time as volunteers and service diplomats to have the opportunity to receive their permanent fund dividend. HB 127 will add Peace Corps Volunteers and U.S. Foreign Diplomats as an allowable absence for the purpose of filing and receiving an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. Technical amendment made in FIN.

HB 133 : Municipal Boundary Changes/ Commission
Signed into Law! Chapter 46 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. John Coghill

An Act relating to incorporation of boroughs, to annexation by local action, and to regulations of the Local Boundary Commission to provide standards and procedures for municipal incorporation, reclassification, dissolution, and certain municipal boundary changes; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS S SHB 133 (JUD) Am
Contact : : 465-3719
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-27-06
Current Status : Chapter 46 SLA 06 : 05-27-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

Makes three changes in the way the Local Boundary Commission deals with municipal incorporation, annexation, detachment, merger, consolidation, reclassification, and dissolution. Removed the election from the bill.

HB 141 : Sale Of Methamphetamine And Precursors
Sponsored by Rep. Harry Crawford

An Act relating to sale, possession, and delivery of certain substances and precursors used in the unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine.

Companion Bill : SB 106
Current Status : (H) JUD : 02-14-05

HB 149 : Controlled Substances: Meth & Marijuana
Signed into Law! Chapter 53 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

An Act relating to controlled substances; relating to the crimes of manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, and misconduct involving a controlled substance; relating to the manufacture of methamphetamine and to the sale, possession, and delivery of certain substances and precursors used in the manufacture of methamphetamine; relating to listing certain anabolic steroids as controlled substances; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CCS HB 149
Contact : : 465-3004
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-02-06
Current Status : Chapter 53 SLA 06 : 06-02-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-05-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

The committee substitute adds that all sales of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base, or phenylpropanolamine base, must meet the terms used in P.L. 109-177, 120 Stat. 192, in regard to amounts, identification required, storage, access and availability, and logbooks. Amendments were made requiring that vendors may not sell to a person under 16 years of age.

This bill would also restrict the amount of pseudoephedrine base product a person can acquire to six grams within a 30-day period. The bill will further serve to present prima facia evidence that a person intends to use the pseudoephedrine base product to manufacture methamphetamine if the person is in possession of more than six grams of product. Amended to prohibit the distribution of confidential information on certain medications. Amendments were made incorporating portions of SB 70. SB 70 was an act relating to controlled substances regarding the crimes of manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, and misconduct involving a controlled substance. Changes were made eliminating jail time for those charged with use in the privacy of their own homes for the first two offenses. Other amendments allow the Commissioner of Public Safety the authority to adopt emergency regulations, placing additional pseudoephedrine products behind the counter, if those products are found being used in the production of methamphetamines.

HB 155 : Youth Courts And Criminal Fines
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels

An Act relating to funding for youth courts; and relating to separately accounting for fines imposed on and collected from defendants.

Version : CS HB 155 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-2095
Last Action : Senate Floor » (S) FIN : 04-15-05

| Sponsor Statement |

03-21-05 : HB 155 would create a separate accounting mechanism for fines collected by the Alaska Court system in criminal judgments and would authorize the legislature to appropriate up to 25% of those collected fines either directly to local youth courts or to the United Youth Courts of Alaska for distribution to local youth courts.

HB 201 : Permanent Fund Dividend Apps Of Military
Signed into Law! Chapter 83 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault

An Act relating to an application for a permanent fund dividend for a member of the armed forces of the United States serving on active duty outside of the state who is eligible for hostile fire or imminent danger pay; and providing for an effective date.

Contact : : 465-3779
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-21-05
Current Status : Chapter 83 SLA 05 : 07-21-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-04-05 : The purpose of this bill is to permit the person who has power of attorney for an individual who is serving on active duty with the United States armed services outside the state of Alaska to sign and file a permanent fund application for said individual.

HB 213 : Alcohol Server Education
Signed into Law! Chapter 75 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

Relating to alcohol server education.

Contact : : 465-3004
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-14-05
Current Status : Chapter 75 SLA 05 : 07-14-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-05-05 : Makes it easier for alcohol servers to maintain their livelihood by removing unnecessary coursework for those competent enough to pass their alcohol server education test.

HB 218 : Private Hatchery Cost Recovery Fisheries
Signed into Law! Chapter 92 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Thomas

An Act relating to cost recovery fisheries for private nonprofit hatchery facilities.

Version : SCS CS HB 218 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-3732
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-14-06
Current Status : Chapter 92 SLA 06 : 07-14-06

| Sponsor Statement |
| Changes to CS HB 218 (FIN) - LS0544R | [PDF - 30 KB]

05-06-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

Provides language that would allow hatchery operators to choose to recover their costs through other methods that would allow these fish to be caught by any salmon permit holder. This would allow the fleet to access more fish. Because each hatchery has a unique financial situation, an open access type of cost recovery may not be applicable to all hatcheries.

Senate Finance committee substitute provides that a hatchery may choose to use the new cost recovery method spelled out in the bill by a majority vote of the membership of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the amendment allows hatcheries to make a final decision after the Department of Fish & Game promulgates regulations governing a common property cost recovery fishery. It will allow the hatchery board to pursue either the current cost recovery scenario or to use the new method knowing what regulations would apply to either option.

HB 219 : Strangulation & Suffocation Crimes
Signed into Law! Chapter 20 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Hawker

An Act relating to the definition of 'dangerous instrument' as applied within the criminal code.

Version : CS HB 219 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-4949
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-17-05
Current Status : Chapter 20 SLA 05 : 05-17-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-28-05 : Permits felony prosecution for an assault involving strangulation or suffocation.

HB 230 : Loans For Commercial Fishing Tenders
Signed into Law! Chapter 85 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Thomas

Authorizing the making of loans for upgrade of commercial fishing tender vessels and gear.

Companion Bill : SB 145
Contact : : 465-3732
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-27-05
Current Status : Chapter 85 SLA 05 : 07-27-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-04-05 : House Bill 230 makes a small change in the Commercial Fishing Loan Act (AS 16.10.300 - 370) to allow Alaskan owners of fish tenders to be eligible for loans to improve the quality of our seafood products. Under the current law, the Division of Investments in the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development offers low interest loans to fishing permit holders to upgrade their equipment in order to improve the quality of the seafood product they are handling.

HB 251 : Commercial Fishing Multiple Permit Holder
Signed into Law! Chapter 11 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels

An Act authorizing the Board of Fisheries to adopt regulations regarding fishing by a person who holds two entry permits for a salmon fishery.

Version : SCS CS HB 251 (RES)
Contact : : 465-3715
Last Action : Signed into Law : 03-30-06
Current Status : Chapter 11 SLA 06 : 03-30-06

| Sponsor Statement |

03-28-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

House Bill 251 would allow the Board of Fisheries to assign additional fishing privileges to persons who hold two commercial fishing entry permits in the same salmon fishery. This would increase efficiencies and provide for those who are active in the fishery, a more competitive edge where outstanding permits are underutilized. It will also help active fishermen more successfully address market forces.

HB 256 : Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery
Signed into Law! Chapter 93 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

An Act naming the Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery in Fairbanks.

Contact : : 465-3004
Last Action : Signed into Law : 08-23-05
Current Status : Chapter 93 SLA 05 : 08-23-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-02-05 : HB 256 would name the sport fish hatchery to be built in Fairbanks the Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery.

HB 271 : Limit Overtime For Registered Nurses
Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson

An Act relating to limitations on overtime for registered nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 271 (HES)
Contact : : 465-3824
Last Action : (H) HES » (H) FIN : 03-03-06

| Sponsor Statement |

02-28-06 : Passed House Health, Education and Social Services Committee with a committee substitute, to be moved to House Finance Committee. Amendments include the removal of penalties, along with the exemption for Critical Access Hospitals. LPNs are now covered under this bill, along with this addition a semi-annual report was created.

Prohibits an employer from assigning mandatory overtime and from threatening or retaliating against a nurse who refuses overtime.

HB 273 : PFD: Delay Payment For Allowable Absences
Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch

An Act relating to the dividends of certain individuals claiming allowable absences; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 273 (RLS) Am
Contact : : 465-3744
Last Action : 3RD RDG,4/24 CAL(H) » (H) RLS : 04-24-06

| Sponsor Statement |

04-24-06 : Returned to House Rules Committee.

HB 273 attempts to ensure that everyone receiving a PFD under an excused absence return to the State before collecting their funds.

HB 277 : Gamble - Sperl UAS Joint Use Facility
Signed into Law! Chapter 45 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Beth Kerttula

Naming the Charles Gamble Jr. - Donald Sperl Joint Use Facility in Juneau.

Companion Bill : SB 176
Contact : : 465-4766
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-07-05
Current Status : Chapter 45 SLA 05 : 06-07-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-07-05 : The Joint Use Facility/ UAS Student Recreation Center/ National Guard Readiness Center is currently under construction and is slated for completion in July of this year. The facility was built with federal, state and university funds for a total of $16.3 million. Naming the joint use facility after Charles and Donald will show our respect for their dedication to our country and honor them for their valiant service. Their names will live on as a reminder for all of true patriotism.

HB 308 : Caller ID Hackers
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Bob Lynn

An Act relating to false caller identification.

Version : CS HB 308 (JUD) Am
Contact : : 465-4965
Last Action : (S) JUD » (S) FIN : 04-25-06

| Sponsor Statement |

04-25-06 : Passed Senate Judiciary Committee without change, to be moved to Senate Finance Committee.

HB-308 will make it class B misdemeanor for any person who inserts false information into caller ID system except for legitimate law enforcement national defense agencies.

HB 317 : No Eminent Domain For Economic Development
Sponsored by Rep. Bob Lynn

An Act prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain by the state and by its home rule and general law municipalities for the purpose of economic development, and repealing the authority of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation under the Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Act to exercise the power of eminent domain and to acquire real property by eminent domain.

Companion Bill : SB 205
Current Status : (H) JUD : 01-09-06

HB 318 : Limitation On Eminent Domain
Signed into Law! Chapter 84 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire, Rep. Jim Holm, Rep. Mike Hawker

An Act limiting the exercise of eminent domain.

Version : SCS CS HB 318 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-4990
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-05-06
Current Status : Chapter 84 SLA 06 : 07-05-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-06-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

HB 318 calls for two very clear policy decisions. The first is whether or not it is appropriate to take a person's private property for economic development and the second is whether it is appropriate to take all or part of one's primary residence for recreational opportunities of another. This legislation is not intended to prohibit the legitimate use of eminent domain; it merely limits its use in these two narrow policy areas.

HB 319 : Eminent Domain For Oil & Gas Development
Sponsored by Rep. Eric Croft

An Act authorizing the exercise of the power of eminent domain for the purpose of developing the state's oil and gas resources; and prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain to acquire property for transfer to a private person for a purpose other than oil and gas development.

Current Status : (H) O&G : 01-09-06

HB 330 : Municipal Assistance/ Local Tax Relief
Sponsored by Rep. Berta Gardner, Rep. Les Gara, Rep. Max Gruenberg

An Act relating to the local property tax and municipal assistance fund; authorizing municipalities to use money from tax equalization entitlements and from the revenue sharing for the safe communities program to decrease real property taxes; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SS HB 330
Current Status : (H) W&M : 01-20-06

HB 347 : Motor Vehicle Insurance/ License/ Notices
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Les Gara, Rep. Bob Lynn

An Act relating to mandatory motor vehicle insurance, license suspensions, mandatory impoundments of vehicles used in certain offenses, notices relating to motor vehicles, and notices relating to driver's licenses.

Version : SCS CS HB 347 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-2647
Last Action : (S) JUD » (S) RLS : 05-06-06

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05-06-06 : Passed Senate Judiciary Committee as amended, to be moved to Senate Finance Committee. Amendments deleted the section dealing with impoundments.

HB 347 provides that if a person's driver's license is suspended because of lack of insurance, it is a defense to the criminal charge of driving without a valid license that the driver in fact had the legally required auto insurance.

HB 353 : Sentencing For Sexual Offenses
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman, Rep. Bob Lynn

An Act relating to sentences for sexual offenses.

Contact : : 465-2696
Last Action : (H) JUD » (H) FIN : 02-21-06

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02-17-06 : Passed House Judiciary Committee with a committee substitute, to be moved to House Finance Committee. The bill now mirrors Senate Bill 218.

HB 399 : Elder Fraud And Assistance/ OPA
Signed into Law! Chapter 64 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault

An Act establishing the office of elder fraud and assistance; and relating to fraud involving older Alaskans.

Version : SCS CS HB 399 (STA)
Contact : : 465-3779
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-15-06
Current Status : Chapter 64 SLA 06 : 06-15-06

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05-09-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

HB 399 establishes an office of elder fraud and assistance within the Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) to investigate complaints of fraud committed against elder residents of Alaska. This bill authorizes OPA to bring civil enforcement actions for injunctive and other relief for fraud committed against older Alaskans.

HB 414 : Interception Of Minor's Communications
Passed Legislature! Transmit To Gov.
Sponsored by Rep. Pete Kott

An Act relating to the interception of the private communications of a minor.

Version : CCS HB 414 (CORRECTED)
Contact : : 465-3777
Last Action : Governor » Governor : 07-18-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-06 : Conference Committee Report adopted by House and Senate. Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

House Bill 414 will protect minors from predators and other insalubrious characters. HB 414 amends AS 12.37.030 to allow a parent or guardian of a minor to intercept communications of the minor in good faith and based on an objectively reasonable belief that it is necessary and in the best interest of the minor to do so. HB 414 also amends AS 42.20.320(b) to allow this intercepted information to be reported to a law enforcement agency for prosecution of individuals who would cause physical or emotional harm to the minor.

HB 445 : Alternative Energy Grant Fund
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Thomas

An Act relating to the alternative energy grant fund and to alternative energy grants.

Version : CS HB 445 (L&C)
Contact : : 465-3732
Last Action : (H) L&C » (H) FIN : 03-08-06

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03-06-06 : Passed House Labor & Commerce Committee with minor changes, to be moved to House Finance Committee.

HB 445 takes 10 cents of the revenue received from each barrel of oil produced by Alaska and places this money into a fund. This fund will be made available for Alaska's power utilities to use for developing alternative sources of energy. The Alaska Energy Authority will administer grants of up to $20 million to power utilities who have shown both need and responsibility by securing some matching funds in furtherance of a clear plan.

HB 465 : Marine Safety And Security
Sponsored by Rep. Pete Kott

An Act relating to marine safety and security; and providing for an effective date.

Current Status : (H) MLV : 02-13-06

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HB 471 : Knik Arm Bridge And Toll Authority
Signed into Law! Chapter 60 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act amending the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Act and the powers and authority of the authority to finance construction and maintenance of the Knik Arm Bridge, to set and collect tolls, and to carry out its duties; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CS HB 471 (FIN)
Companion Bill : SB 303
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-13-06
Current Status : Chapter 60 SLA 06 : 06-13-06

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05-06-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

The provisions of HB 471 provide exclusive authority to KABATA to set the amount of the bridge tolls, as well as providing explicit authority to enter into public-private partnerships for the construction, maintenance and operation of the toll bridge. It will also authorize obtaining non-recourse loans from the US DOT's TIFIA loan program. It sets the dollar of non-recourse revenue bonds that may be issued and refunded. The bill will also provide means for the collection of tolls and other obligations owing KABATA in the operation of the toll bridge.

HB 478 : Municipal Harbor Facility Grants
Companion Bill SB 291 Signed Into Law!
Chapter 62 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Thomas

An Act relating to the municipal harbor facility grant program; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 478 (CRA)
Companion Bill : SB 291
Contact : : 465-3732
Last Action : (H) CRA » (H) FIN : 03-03-06

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02-28-06 : Passed House Community & Regional Affairs Committee as amended, to be moved to House Finance Committee. Amendments include adding the general fund portion of the fisheries business tax as a fund source for the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program, and mandating that no state funds can be used as matching funds for the program.

HB 478 establishes the Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Fund and a 50/50 capital matching funding program administered by the Department of Transportation. The bill sets out strict criteria to determine project eligibility. For example the application must be for a capital improvement project, not routine maintenance, which is considered a local responsibility, and the municipality must have the financial capability to maintain the harbor in the future. The bill prioritizes repair and major maintenance projects above other projects or new construction. Once a harbor facility receives funding under this program it will not be eligible for additional grants.

HCR 2 : In - State Natural Gas Needs
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 11
Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels

Urging Governor Murkowski to take quick action to conduct, approve, or sanction a study of in-state natural gas needs and take-off points for intrastate use of natural gas transported in a North Slope natural gas pipeline.

Contact : : 465-3715
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-17-05
Current Status : Legis Resolve 11 : 05-17-05

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04-18-05 : Urges Governor Murkowski to take quick action to conduct, approve, or sanction a study of in-state natural gas needs and take-off points for intrastate use of natural gas transported in a North Slope natural gas pipeline, with the objective that the study be completed before the final rules relating to the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline take effect on the 90th day following the publication in the Federal Register of the rules adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

HJR 6 : Labeling Of Fish / Shellfish Products
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 5
Sponsored by Rep. Beth Kerttula

Relating to the labeling of fish and shellfish to identify the country of origin