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: Stalking & Protective Orders
Signed into Law! Chapter 87 SLA 03
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An Act relating to stalking and to violating a protective order; and amending Rules 4 and 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration.
06-13-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 1 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Cheryll Heinze (R-Anchorage) and Rep. Harry Crawford (D-Anchorage), HB 1 allows the victims of stalking to seek and obtain a protective order in cases of stalking that are not crimes involving domestic violence. The bill streamlines the process for public safety and judicial practitioners by harmonizing the arrest and notification procedures to mirror those already in place for domestic violence situations. The bill adds the crime of violation of a child protective order and of a violation of a stalking protective order; these changes also reflect existing practitioner procedures.
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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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: Home Inspectors/Contractors
Signed into Law! Chapter 134 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the registration of individuals who perform home inspections; relating to regulation of contractors; relating to registration fees for specialty contractors, home inspectors, and associate home inspectors; relating to home inspection requirements for residential loans purchased or approved by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to civil actions by and against home inspectors and to civil actions arising from residential unit inspections; and providing for an effective date.
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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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: Permanent Fund Allowable Absences
Signed into Law! Chapter 116 SLA 03
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An Act relating to an absence from the state while providing care for a terminally ill grandparent for purposes of determining eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date.
06-18-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 14 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Hugh "Bud" Fate (R-Fairbanks), HB 14 expands the legal definition of a family to include grandparents. This addition allows Alaskans to leave state for an extended amount of time to provide care for terminally ill grandparents without fear of losing eligibility for the permanent fund dividend.
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: Stranded Gas Development Act Amendments
Signed into Law! Chapter 4 SLA 03
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An Act amending the standards applicable to determining whether, for purposes of the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, a proposed new investment constitutes a qualified project, and repealing the deadline for applications relating to the development of contracts for payments in lieu of taxes and for royalty adjustments that may be submitted for consideration under that Act; and providing for an effective date.
04-09-03 : Governor Murkowski signed House Bill 16 into law on Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Hugh "Bud" Fate (R-Fairbanks), HB 16 expands the areas of potential gas exploration and development that fall under the Act. Currently, the statute only qualifies natural gas projects that export the gas in liquefied form. HB 16 would allow gas development and transportation in any form and does not specify a pipeline route. HB 16 also extends the June 30, 2001 deadline to March 31, 2005 to allow the state and producers to begin new contract negotiations.
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: 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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: Restitution For Crime Victims
Signed into Law! Chapter 26 SLA 03
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An Act relating to court-ordered restitution and compensation following a criminal conviction.
05-28-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 23 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch (R-Juneau), HB 23 enables the court to consider documented volunteer labor as a factor in the process of determining restitution.
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: Oil & Gas Royalty Modification
Signed into Law! Chapter 72 SLA 03
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An Act relating to adjustments to royalty reserved to the state to encourage otherwise uneconomic production of oil and gas; and providing for an effective date.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 28 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Vic Kohring (R-Wasilla) and Rep. Norman Rokeberg (R-Anchorage), HB 28 provides a more flexible method to calculate oil and gas royalties so that the State can encourage production of oil and gas fields that might be marginal or not economically feasible under the current system.
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: Real Property Transactions
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to representatives of buyers and sellers in real property transactions.
Version: SCS CS SS HB 29 (JUD)
Contact: Amanda Wilson, 465-4968
Action: 05-10-04: Passed the Senate
This legislation informs and protects consumers and assists the commerce of our state. It will shield the public from vicarious liability inherent in our current law and protects small brokers in small communities. This bill is fully endorsed by the real estate community. Amended to allow an exemption for entities that 1) are businesses, 2) worth over $2 mil, AND 3) the business requests the exemption. Also, government agencies and corporations that issue publicly traded securities are exempt. The purpose of SSHB 29 is to protect consumers who are unsophisticated when it comes to buying real estate. The entities exempted by this amendment are not unsophisticated when it comes to real estate transactions, and therefore should be allowed an exemption. Several substantive amendments were made in committee. Awaiting Legislative Legal's draft.
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: Repeal Sunset Of Negotiated Regulation Making
Signed into Law! Chapter 44 SLA 03
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An Act relating to negotiated regulation making; and providing for an effective date.
06-06-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 34 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Jim Holm (R-Fairbanks), HB 34 repeals the July 1st, 2003 sunset date on Negotiated Regulation Making.
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: 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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: Primary Election Ballots
Signed into Law! Chapter 96 SLA 03
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An Act relating to ballots.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 46 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Hawker (R-Anchorage), HB 46 instructs the Director of the Division of Elections to offer voters in primary elections the choice of a separate ballot presenting only the ballot titles and propositions for voting. HB 46 does not change the closed-primary system. HB 46 offers voters the additional choice of a "no-party," "issues-only" ballot.
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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.
Sponsored by
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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: Unfair Trade Practices Atty Fees/Costs
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to the attorney fees and costs awarded in certain court actions relating to unfair trade practices; and, if considered court rule changes, amending Rules 54(d), 79, and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.
Version: CS HB 56 (L&C)
Contact: Cindy Smith, 465-2647
Action: 05-09-04: Passed the Senate
This bill provides the state with a needed tool to fight consumer fraud more effectively. HB 56 allows the state to recover its full enforcement, investigation and court cost if it prevails in a consumer protection action.
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: Royalty Gas Contracts
Signed into Law! Chapter 58 SLA 03
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An Act amending the manner of determining the royalty received by the state on gas production as it relates to the manufacture of certain value-added products.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 57 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault (R-Nikiski/Ninilchik/Sterling), HB 57 gives the Commissioner of Natural Resources authority to negotiate royalty contracts on natural gas and includes manufacturers in the negotiating process.
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: Reinstatement Of Native Corporations
Signed into Law! Chapter 7 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date.
04-14-03 : Governor Murkowski signed House Bill 58 into law on Monday. Sponsored by Rep. Richard Foster (D-Nome), HB 58 would offer a one-time window for previously dissolved Native Village Corporations to apply for reinstatement and retain their legal standing and assets.
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: Cleanup Of Illegal Drug Sites
Signed into Law! Chapter 142 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the evaluation and cleanup of sites where certain controlled substances may have been manufactured or stored; and providing for an effective date.
07-18-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 59 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Jim Holm (R-Fairbanks), HB 59 will require the property owner to clean up hazardous materials when law enforcement agencies discover an illegal drug lab. The owner must provide test results that show the levels of contamination to be below Department of Environmental Conservation limits (DEC) before the property can be used again. The DEC or a law enforcement entity will provide cleanup guidelines, testing procedures and a list of laboratories for testing the property to the property owner. Future property buyers must be notified of the previous presence of a lab on the property.
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: Oil & Gas Tax Credit For Exploration/Development
Signed into Law! Chapter 61 SLA 03
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An Act establishing an exploration and development incentive tax credit for persons engaged in the exploration for and development of less than 150 barrels of oil or of gas for sale and delivery without reference to volume from a lease or property in the state; and providing for an effective date.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 61 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault (R-Nikiski/Ninilchik/Sterling), HB 61 creates a new income tax credit for exploration and development of natural gas reserves south of the Brooks Range.
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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
Sponsored by
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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: Prohibit Soft Drinks In School
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An Act prohibiting sales of certain soft drinks in public schools.
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: Commercial Electronic Mail
Signed into Law! Chapter 14 SLA 03
Sponsored by
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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: Tax Credit For Salmon Development
Signed into Law! Chapter 57 SLA 03
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An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax and the Alaska fisheries resource landing tax; and providing for an effective date.
06-10-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 90 in law. Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stevens by recommendation of the Joint Legislative Salmon Industry Task Force, HB 90 provides a tax credit for salmon product development.
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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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: Sport Fishing Seasons for Youth
Signed into Law! Chapter 13 SLA 04
Sponsored by
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
Sponsored by
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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: Medicaid for Breast & Cervical Cancer
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An Act relating to an optional group of persons eligible for medical assistance who require treatment for breast or cervical cancer; relating to cost sharing by those recipients under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date.
02-25-03 : House Bill 107 moved out of the House Health, Education and Social Services Committee on Tuesday. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom (R-Government Hill/Birchwood), HB 107 removes the sunset provision for Medicaid coverage to women diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer detected by federal screening programs that are provided under the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act. The provision is currently set to end coverage on June 30, 2003.
HB 107 moves to the .
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: Transportation Of Commercial Fish
Signed into Law! Chapter 112 SLA 03
Sponsored by
Requested by the
An Act relating to the transportation and sale of certain commercially caught fish by an agent of a commercial fishing permit holder and to the sale of fish; and providing for an effective date.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkwoski signed HB 118 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Paul Seaton (R-Homer) on recommendation by the Joint Legislative Salmon Industry Task Force, HB 118 allows commercial fishermen to hire their own tender or pool their resources on one boat to transport fish to market. Currently, transporting another person's fish is illegal unless you are a licensed processor or act as a contractor for a licensed processor. HB 118 will require the person transporting the fish to have a transporter permit in addition to the currently required fish ticket. This arrangement allows a fisherman to retain ownership of the fish while authorizing an associate or another vessel to transport and sell the fish.
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: Service Contract Sales Are Not Insurance
Signed into Law! Chapter 143 SLA 03
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An Act excluding service contracts from regulation as insurance; and providing for an effective date.
07-18-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 120 into law. Sponsored by Rep. John Coghill (R-North Pole), HB 120 exempts service contracts from insurance statutes.
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: Alaska Human Resource Investment Council
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
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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: 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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: Marital & Family Therapists
Signed into Law! Chapter 152 SLA 03
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An Act relating to marital and family therapists.
05-18-03 : The Alaska State Senate unanimously approved House Bill 135 by a vote of 18 to zero on Sunday. Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson (R-Wrangell), HB 135 adds the Board of Marital and Family Therapy to the list of boards that may request the Division of Occupational Licensing to contract for substance abuse treatment under licensed therapists. HB 135 also gives the Board of Marital and Family Therapy authority to order a licensed marital and family therapist to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination if the board has credible evidence sufficient to conclude that the therapist's physical or mental capacity to practice safely is at issue, allows for individual client contact to be used as hours toward licensing, requires the therapist to communicate to a potential victim or law enforcement officer if a threat of imminent serious physical harm to an identified victim has been made by a client, and imposes disciplinary sanctions with regard to therapist sexual misconduct. After a reconsideration vote, HB 135 will move to the Senate for reconsideration.
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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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: Dwelling Design/Construction Claims
Signed into Law! Chapter 136 SLA 03
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An Act instructing the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors to adopt minimum technical standards relating to the practice of surveying.
07-10-03 : Governor Murkowski signed House Bill 151 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage), HB 151 provides homeowners and construction professionals with a process to solve construction defect issues on new homes or homes that undergo substantial remodeling, before needless litigation ensues.
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: Individual Deferred Annuities
Signed into Law! Chapter 101 SLA 03
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An Act relating to individual deferred annuities; and providing for an effective date.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 184 into law. Sponsored by Rep. John Coghill (R-North Pole), HB 184 is a proposed insurance code revision. HB 184 adjusts guaranteed minimum interest rates that determine minimum values that holders of a fixed annuity product must receive upon policy surrender.
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: Regional Development Org Tax Credit
Passed House!
Sponsored by
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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: State Health Insurance Plan
Signed into Law! Chapter 102 SLA 03
Sponsored by
An Act relating to the state health insurance plan; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CSHB 195 (L&C)
Contact: Heather Nobrega, 465-4968
Action: 05-21-04: Passed Legislature
HB 195 gives insurance companies the authority to offer an individual health insurance plan that does not provide coverage for all of the insurance mandates currently required in state statute, thus giving Alaskans a more affordable health insurance option.
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: Carbon Sequestration
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to carbon sequestration; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CS HB 196 (RES) Am S
Contact: Lisa Weissler, 465-4919
Action: 05-11-04: Passed the Senate
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: Commemorative Veterans License Plate
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An Act relating to a commemorative veterans' license; and providing for an effective date.
: Chitina Dip Net Fishery
Signed into Law! Chapter 118 SLA 03
Sponsored by
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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: Powers Of Appointments/Trusts/Creditors
Signed into Law! Chapter 138 SLA 03
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An Act relating to trusts, including trust protectors, trustee advisors, transfers of property in trust, and transfers of trust interests, and to creditors' claims against property subject to a power of appointment.
07-10-03 : Governor Murkowski signed House Bill 212 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), HB 212 provides statutory authority to provisions commonly found in trust instruments.
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: Provisional Driver's License
Passed Legislaturee! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
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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: Punitive Damages Against Employers
Signed into Law! Chapter 85 SLA 03
Sponsored by
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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: Repeal One Percent For Art
Passed House!
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An Act repealing statutes that relate to art works in public buildings and facilities and that require a set percentage of construction costs to be spent on art.
05-17-03 : House Bill 215 moved out of the Senate State Affairs Committee on Saturday. Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze (R-Chugiak/Mat-Su), HB 215 adjusts the requirement that a percent of state capital expenditures for public buildings and facilities be set aside to acquire works of art for display in those facilities. HB 215 moves to the Senate Finance Committee.
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: False Statements On Voter Registration
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An Act making it a class C felony to knowingly make a false statement relating to citizenship or residency on an application for voter registration or reregistration.
: Organic Food
Signed into Law! Chapter 64 SLA 03
Sponsored by
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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: State Employees Called To Military Duty
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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.
: Homer Mercury Classic
Signed into Law! Chapter 149 SLA 2003
Sponsored by
An Act relating to mercury classics; and providing for an effective date.
08-06-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 232 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Paul Seaton (R-Homer), HB 232 will allow the Homer Chapter of the Kenai Peninsula Boys and Girls Club to operate and implement the "Homer Mercury Classic."
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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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: Brewpubs; ABC Board
Signed into Law! Chapter 127 SLA 03
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An Act relating to brewpubs, and continuing the existence of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date.
07-01-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 234 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), HB 234 moves the Alcohol Beverage Control Board to the Department of Public Safety and lifts the restriction of 5-gallon quantity, or "growler" sales to brewpubs that brew their beer on their premises. HB 234 returns to the House for concurrence.
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: Exam For CPA's
Signed into Law! Chapter 139 SLA 03
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An Act relating to licensing of certified public accountants.
07-10-03 : Governor Murkowski signed House Bill 242 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Hawker (R-Anchorage), HB 242 updates Alaska Statute to recognize changes in the standardized testing procedures for Certified Public Accountants (CPA) adopted by the Society of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
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: Restraint Of Trade: Fees And Costs
Signed into Law! Chapter 19 SLA 03
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An Act relating to actions involving monopolies and restraint of trade; and providing for an effective date.
05-14-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 249 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), HB 249 ensures that if judgment in an antitrust suit is for the defendant, the defendant shall be awarded the defendant's costs and reasonable attorney fees.
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: 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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: Marine Pilot For Foreign Pleasure Craft
Signed into Law! Chapter 39 SLA 03
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An Act exempting certain foreign pleasure craft from the mandatory pilotage requirement.
06-05-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 251 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom (R-Anchorage/Birchwood), HB 251 exempts certain pleasure craft of foreign registry from the mandatory pilotage requirement.
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: OCC Licensing: Terms Of Board & Cont. Educ
Passed House!
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An Act relating to the terms of members of boards and commissions that regulate businesses and professions and to the duties of the members of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Version: SCS CS HB 252 (JUD)
Contact: Heath Hilyard, 465-2995
Action: 05-09-04: Passed the Senate
HB 252 modifies the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors' existing term limit statute so that serving a partial term of less than two years would not represent a full term on the AELS Board; however, serving a partial term of two or more years would count as a full 4-year term. HB 252 also provides the AELS Board statutory authority to develop mandatory continuing education programs for the professions it serves. Amended to establish a continuing eductation program and standards for that program.
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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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: Pharmacist Licensing
Signed into Law! Chapter 140 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the licensure of pharmacists; and providing for an effective date.
07-10-03 : Governor Murkowski signed House Bill 270 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom (R-Anchorage/Birchwood), HB 270 gives the Board the authority to deny a license to a new applicant if they find that the applicant has committed fraud, deceit, falsely advertised, convicted of a felony, etc. as listed in Alaska statute.
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: University Employee Research Contacts
Signed into Law! Chapter 22 SLA 04
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An Act relating to contracts between the University of Alaska and its employees involving research or other development of intellectual property and to the authority of the president of the University of Alaska regarding employee contracts for development of intellectual property.
Version: HB 282
Contact: Jim Pound, 465-4976
Action: 04-01-04: (S)Floor » Governor
HB 282 will give the President of the University of Alaska authority to enter into contracts with employees involved in research and development of intellectual property. These contracts would allow both the employee and the University to benefit from businesses associated with that development.
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: Coal Leases
Signed into Law! Chapter 91 SLA 03
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An Act relating to limitations on coal leases.
06-13-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 283 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Hugh "Bud" Fate (R-Fairbanks), HB 283 increases the amount of state acreage available for coal leases.
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: Electronic Transactions & Signatures
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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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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: Waive Some PFD Requirements For Military
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An Act relating to waiver of permanent fund dividend application requirements in a time of national military emergency; and providing for an effective date.
05-12-03 : House Bill 287 moved out of the House Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs on Monday. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom (R-Government Hill/Birchwood), HB 287 allows the Commissioner of Revenue to waive the application deadline for the Permanent Fund Dividend to a member of the United States Armed Forces during time of national emergency.
House Bill 287 moves to the .
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: Abortion: Informed Consent; Information
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An Act relating to information and services available to pregnant women and other persons; and ensuring informed consent before an abortion may be performed, except in cases of medical emergency.
05-15-03 : House Bill 292 moved out of the House Health, Education, and Social Services Committee on Thursday. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom (R-Government Hill/Birchwood), HB 292 requires by law that Alaskan physicians who perform or induce abortions inform patients of the medical, emotional, and physical consequences that are possible. HB 292 moves to the House Judiciary Committee.
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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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: Optometrists' Use Of Pharmaceuticals
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An Act relating to the use of pharmaceutical agents by optometrists.
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: State Procurement Pilot Program
Signed into Law! Chapter 51 SLA 03
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An Act authorizing a pilot program relating to state procurement and the use of electronic commerce tools; and providing for an effective date.
06-06-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 313 into law. Sponsored by House Judiciary Chair Rep. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), HB 313 allows the Department of Administration to try an electronic system of acquiring goods and services in a three-year pilot project. The project will include no more than two state departments and two other state-managed agencies or corporations that rely on procurement and supply management.
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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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: Unlawful Exploitation Of Minor/ Child Porn
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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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 an | 
