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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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: Telemarketers No-Call Lists
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to establishing the Alaska No-Call List, a data base of residential telephone customers who do not wish to receive telephonic solicitations; providing that the data base be compiled at no cost to the customers; requiring paid telephonic sellers to purchase the data base; requiring telephonic sellers to identify themselves; requiring telephonic solicitors who are otherwise exempt from registration as telephonic solicitors to file with the Department of Law and purchase the data base; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CS HB 15 JUD
Contact: Jim Pound, 465-6541
Action: 05-07-04: (S)FIN » (S)RLS
Committee Substitute for HB 15 gives the Department of Law the authority to require telemarketers to register, pay fees and face penalties for non-compliance, defines groups which will be exempt from the law and brings Alaska law in-line with Federal Regulations.
Minor language changes in Finance.
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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!
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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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: 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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: Alaska History Curriculum
Passed House!
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An Act relating to a curriculum for Alaska history; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 84 (HES)
Contact: Mary Kapsner, 465-4942
Action: 05-09-04: Passed the House
HB 84 recommends at least on semester of Alaska history to be taught in Alaska schools.
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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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: Concealed Deadly Weapons Legal
Signed into Law! Chapter 62 SLA 03
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An Act relating to concealed deadly weapons.
: Extend Alaska Minerals Commission
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An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission.
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: Alaska Human Resource Investment Council
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the Alaska Human Resource Investment Council; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CS HB 123 (FIN)
Contact: Tim Benintendi, 465-4451
Action: 05-08-04: Passed the Senate
This bill would add Southwest Vocational & Education Center to the King Salmon and Bethel's Yuut Elitnaurviat, Inc. People Learning Center to the list of groups that may receive funding under Alaska Human Resource Investment Council.
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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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: 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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: Licensing Radiologic Technicians
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An Act establishing the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners; requiring licensure of occupations relating to radiologic technology, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine technology; and providing for an effective date.
03-28-03 : House Bill 186 moved out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee on Friday. Sponsored by Rep. Tom Anderson (R-Anchorage), HB 186 will require radiological technologists, radiation therapists, and nuclear medicine technologists to obtain licenses from the State and meet educational requirements in order to practice in Alaska. HB 186 moves to the House Health, Education, and Social Services Committee.
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: Regional Development Org Tax Credit
Passed House!
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An Act creating a tax credit under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act for contributions to regional development organizations; and providing for an effective date.
05-08-03 : House Bill 194 moved out of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee on Thursday. Sponsored by Rep. Tom Anderson (R-Anchorage), HB 194 creates a tax credit for contributions made by businesses to Alaskan regional development organizations. This legislation limits the tax credit to the first $10,000 contributed by a business to a regional development organization. The tax credit allowed under HB 194, when combined with credits allowed under various other tax credit provisions in statute, may not exceed the previously established limit of $150,000. This tax credit will sunset in 2005.
HB 194 moves to the .
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: Royalty Reduction On Certain Oil
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An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land.
05-07-03 : House Bill 198 moved out of the House Resources Committee on Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Vic Kohring (R-Wasilla), HB 198 providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land.
HB 198 moves to the .
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: Provisional Driver's License
Passed Legislaturee! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to a provisional driver's license and to issuance of a driver's license; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CS HB 213 (FIN)
Contact: Linda Sylvester, 465-3744
Action: 05-01-04: Passed the Senate
House Bill 213 creates a three-tiered system whereby young drivers pursue their full, unrestricted driver's license. Amended to clarify the definition of who may receive an exception for provisional license. Minor technical amendments made in FIN.
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: Merge DEC Into DNR
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An Act merging the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Natural Resources and naming the resulting entity the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation; and providing for an effective date.
: State Contracts
Signed into Law! Chapter 144 SLA 03
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An Act relating to protests of state contract awards, to claims on state contracts, to the arbitration of certain state construction contract claims, and to hearings and appeals under the State Procurement Code; making conforming amendments in the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date.
07-18-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 250 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Jim Holm (R-Fairbanks), HB 250 HB 250 modifies the procurement code pertaining to construction claims.
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: Disclosures By Real Estate Licensees
Signed into Law! Chapter 128 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the disclosure requirements for real estate licensees, to disciplinary action against real estate licensees, to private actions against real estate licensees, and to real estate licensee agency relationships, fiduciary duties, and other duties; and providing for an effective date.
07-01-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 257 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Norman Rokeberg (R-Anchorage), HB 257 makes several changes to the disclosure statute. First, all references to a real estate "agent" have been replaced with real estate "licensee" to conform with the rest of the real estate statutes which use the term "licensee." Second, references to lessors and lessees have been added to the statute to reflect that the disclosure statute also applies to real estate lease transactions. Finally, HB 257 clarifies that a failure to disclose or obtain written consent as required by the statute does not give rise to a private cause of action, but can result in a disciplinary action against the licensee. However, in cases of fraud, misrepresentation or deceit, a person can bring an action against the real estate surety fund for damages. After a reconsideration vote, HB 257 will return to the House for concurrence.
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: AK Railroad Bonds For Natural Gas Transport
Signed into Law! Chapter 71 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the Alaska Railroad; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, or operation of facilities for the transportation of natural gas resources within and outside the state by others; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue bonds to finance those facilities; and providing for an effective date.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 267 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Vic Kohring (R-Wasilla), HB 267 authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, or operation of facilities for the transportation of natural gas resources within and outside the state by others. HB 267 also authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue bonds to finance those facilities.
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: Veterinarians And Animals
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to veterinarians and animals.
Version: CS HB 275 (FIN)
Contact: Sue Wright, 465-3779
Action: 05-09-04: (S)FIN » (S)RLS
HB 275 is an animal cruelty bill that not only make sense but is effective. HB 275 clearly defines cruelty to animals in the first, second and third degrees and establishes minimum care standards for domestic pets statewide. Amended to define trapping of vermin and other technical amendments.
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: Jack Coghill Bridge To The Interior
Signed into Law! Chapter 7 SLA 04
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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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: Remote Recreation Cabin Site Sales/Lottery Sale
Passed House!
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An Act relating to the disposal of state land by lottery; and relating to the disposal, including sale or lease, of remote recreational cabin sites.
Version: CS HB 319 (FIN) Am
Contact: Jim Pound, 465-4976
Action: 05-08-04: (S)RES » (S)FIN
HB 319 is legislation to help move Alaska State land into the hands of private individuals. Establishes a method to select and transfer land to private individuals for recreational purposes. Amended to eliminate first right of refusal, the penalty clause, make up to 10 acres available and up to 700 feet of shoreline instead of 400 feet and Confirms confirmation to existing right-of-way statutes.
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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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: 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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: Office Of Citizenship Assistance
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act establishing an office of citizenship assistance in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Version: HB 379
Contact: Terry Harvey, 465-3744
Action: 05-08-04: Passed the Senate
House Bill 379 would create an office to assist naturalized citizens and citizen candidates in Alaska.
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: Ak Natural Gas Dev. Authority Initiative
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act amending the definition of 'project' in the Act establishing the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; and providing for an effective date.
Version: HB 417
Contact: Mike Chenault, 465-3779
Action: 05-08-04: Passed the Senate
Amends the definition of project to include all options for a terminus of the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline. This specifically identifies Cook Inlet as a possible terminus.
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: Regulation Review
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to review of regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act by the Legislative Affairs Agency; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 424 (JUD)(EFD FLD S)
Contact: Barbara Cotting, 465-3466
Action: 05-09-04: Passed the Senate
Under HB 424, legislative attorneys who actually draft the bills will review, prior to public comment, proposed regulations being promulgated from those bills.
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: Tourism & Recreation Assessment/Car Tax
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An Act relating to the levy and collection of an assessment on certain tourism-related and recreation-related goods and services, to tourism marketing contracts, and to vehicle rental taxes; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 426 EDT
Contact: Sue Stancliff, 465-3777
Action: 03-16-04: (H)EDT ==> (H)L&C
Collects a 2% tax on certain tourism related business. It is intended that these revenues got the Marketing of Alaska. Minor conceptual amendments were offered by the committee.
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: Commemorative Quarters Commission
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act establishing an Alaska Commemorative Coin Commission to develop the design concepts and to make recommendations regarding the final design of the Alaska quarter under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 467 (FIN)
Contact: Jimbo Shine
Action: 05-08-04: Passed the Senate
HB 467 establishes a commission to review and consider all of the narrative design concepts it receives and will submit to the United States Mint not less than three, and not more than five, design concepts for the Alaska quarter. Amended to add two members from each judicial district to the membership, remove the legislative members, for a total of 11 members and include a zero fiscal note.
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: Income Tax on Individuals & Fiduciaries
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An Act relating to the taxation of income.
Contact: Tim Benitendi, 465-4451
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: AK Statehood Celebration Commission
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act establishing the Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 476 (STA)
Contact: Josh Applebee, 465-4939
Action: 05-08-04: Passed the Senate
This bill establishes an Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission which shall plan and administer all official state activities leading up to the 50th anniversary of Alaska Statehood. The commission will initiate a public process to solicit ideas about the celebration. Amended to reduce the number on the Commission to 9.
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: Electronic Payment for State Business
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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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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: 4 Dam Pool Joint Action Agency
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to the four dam pool joint action agency; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CS HB 495 (FIN)
Contact: Pete Ecklund, 465-3424
Action: 05-10-04: (S)FIN » (S)RLS
The main purpose of this legislation is to allow the Four Dam Pool Power Agency (FDPPA), the first agency formed under the statute allowing joint action agencies (JAA's), to refinance their approximately $73 million loan owed to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA).
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: Hydrogen Energy Research Program
Passed House!
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An Act establishing the Hydrogen Energy Partnership in the Department of Community and Economic Development; requiring the commissioner of community and economic development to seek public and private funding for the partnership; providing for the contingent repeal of an effective date; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 512 (FIN)
Contact: Jay Hardenbrook, 465-3438
Action: 05-04-04: (S)L&C » (S)FIN
House Bill 512 establishes a hydrogen energy partnership within the Department of Community and Economic Development. The partnership is tasked with facilitating the development of a hydrogen fuel industry in Alaska. Amended to add the electric utilities to the list of those eligible to be involved the partnership and expanded the possible utilization of hydrogen research.
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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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: Legis. Task Force On Design Of State Seal
Passed House!
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Establishing a task force to make recommendations regarding a new design for the official seal of the State of Alaska.
Version: CS HCR 5(STA)
Contact: Christine Hess, 465-4833
Action: 03-11-04: (S)STA ==> (S)FIN
Establishes in the legislative branch the Task Force on the State Seal whose mission is to gather input from the citizens of Alaska about what the official state seal should look like and to make recommendations to the legislature about a proposed new design for a new official seal for the state.
: Restoration Of Riparian Habitat
Passed House!
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Relating to restoration of riparian habitat that is vital to the fisheries resources of the state.
05-08-03 : The Alaska House of Representatives unanimously approved House Concurrent Resolution 10 by a vote of 35 to zero on Thursday. Sponsored by Rep. Kelly Wolf (R-Kenai/Soldotna), HCR 10 recognizes the importance of maintaining and restoring healthy riparian habitats through partnerships with community groups and nonprofit organizations that raise funds for riparian habitat restoration through corporate contributions.
HCR 10 moves to the Senate.
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: Alaska Salmon Day
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 15
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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.
: Alaska History Curriculum
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Urging implementation of an Alaska history curriculum in public schools.
: Alaska Energy Policy Task Force
Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 24
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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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: Pledge Of Allegiance/Split 9th Circuit
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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 Members Of Military
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Expressing confidence in and support for all members of the military, their families, and employers of members of the National Guard.
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: 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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: Mitigating Glacier Bay Fishing Closures
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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Requesting the National Park Service to mitigate the adverse economic effects of commercial fishing closures and restrictions in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Version: SCS HJR 36 (RES)
Contact: Linda Sylvester, 464-4963
Action: 05-03-04: (S)RES » (S)RLS
This Resolution asks the National Park Service to take simple steps to mitigate the adverse consequences that fishing closures in Glacier Bay have had on those who once participated.
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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.
: Medicaid Costs And Crimes
Signed into Law! Chapter 66 SLA 03
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An Act relating to medical care and crimes relating to medical care, including medical care and crimes relating to the medical assistance program.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed SB 41 into law. Sponsored by Sen. Lyda Green (R-Mat-Su), SB 41 provides the legal tools for the fiduciaries of the Medicaid program to establish program integrity and maintain maximum fiscal control.
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: LB&A Crimes And Cooperation
Signed into Law! Chapter 67 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed SB 45 into law. Sponsored by Sen. Lyda Green (R-Mat-Su), SB 45 would provide prosecutors with the necessary tools to deter and punish those who hinder the investigative work of the legislative budget and audit committee. It also clarifies that information requested from state officials or agencies of state government cannot be claimed to be privileged, except from department commissioners.
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: Sport Fishing Fees For Yukon Residents
Signed Into Law! Chapter 4 SLA 04
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An Act relating to sport fishing license fees and anadromous king salmon tag fees for residents of Yukon, Canada.
Version: HCS CS SB 56 (FIN)
Contact: Jason Hooley, 465-3762
Action: 03-08-04: Signed by Governor March 8
SB 56 allows Yukon residents to obtain sport fishing licenses and king salmon tags at the same rate as Alaskan residents. The Yukon government extends the same resident rate to Alaskans.
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