Alaska State Legislature
1998 Press Release Archive
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Bill Places all Statewide Candidates Under Same Fundraising Rules, 04-01-98
= Mike Miller, 23 K
= Mike Miller, 15 K
Bill Puts Biology Back Into Game Management, 04-01-98
= Robin Taylor, 58 K
Reforming Alaska's Reapportionment Process - House Passes Proposal to Remove Partisan Politics from the Process, 04-02-98
= Eldon Mulder, 33 K
House Passes Aid for Bristol Bay Fishermen - Help is on the Way for Alaskans Hurt in Fisheries Disaster, 04-02-98
= Ivan Ivan, 49 K, in English
= Ivan Ivan, 34 K, in Yupik
House Passes Kinder, Gentler Regulation and Rule Making - Bill Aims to Get those Affected by Regulations Involved Early in the Process, 04-03-98
= Jeannette James, 32 K
Bill Clarifies Alaska Air Quality Program, 04-03-98
Business Incentive Program Signed into Law - Will Help Generate Jobs and Broaden Alaskas Economic Base, 04-06-98
= Drue Pearce, 42 K
House Passes Measure Cutting Medical Red Tape - Bill Reduces Paperwork for Updating Medical Codesm 04-06-98
= Pete Kelly, 65 K
House Protects Traditional Access - Legislation Protects Public Access from Arbitrary Closures, 04-06-98
= Beverly Masek, 45 K
Senate Endorses Stronger Punishment for Murderers of Children - Builds Better Safety Net for Children, 04-06-98
= Rick Halford, 8 K
Bill Increases Fines in Highway Construction Zones, 04-06-98
= Dave Donley, 58 K
Bill Ties Sex Offender Sentence Reductions to Treatment Programs, 04-07-98
= Jerry Ward, 38 K
= Robin Taylor, 55 K
House Measure Depoliticizes State Publications - Measure Reduces Opportunities for Self Promotion at State Expense, 04-07-98
House Votes Help for the Disabled - Some Medicaid Payments would Continue after Return to Work, 04-07-98
= Con Bunde, 49 K
House Increases Flexibility of Permanent Fund Managers - Bill Passed to Permit Increased Investment in Stocks, 04-07-98
= Terry Martin, 96 K
House Bill Encourages Rapid Development of Reserves - Measure Reduces Royalties on Cook Inlet Oil and Gas, 04-07-98
= Mark Hodgins, 54 K
House Votes to Respect "Old Glory" - Vote Supports Amendment Prohibiting Desecration of the American Flag, 04-08-98
= Pete Kott, 53 K
Bill's Passage Removes "Chilling Effects" of New Tax Burden - House Acts to Keep Alaska Open for Business, 04-08-98
= Norman Rokeberg, 64 K
= Gail Phillips, 90 K
Senate Votes to Amend Alaska Senior Housing Laws - Makes Housing More Available for Alaska Seniors, 04-08-98
Bill Subjects Correctional Officers to Lie-Detecting Tests, 04-08-98
= Jerry Ward, 40 K
House Strengthens Alaska Police Training Fund - Bill Expands List of Offenses and Increases Surcharges, 04-08-98
= Gary Davis, 70 K
Bill Establishes Standards for Underground Facilities, 04-14-98
= Loren Leman, 97 K
Keeping the Military Presence in Alaska Strong - House Bill Creates Joint Committee on Military Bases, 04-14-98
= Eldon Mulder, 36 K
= Eldon Mulder, 27 K
Help for Teachers Who Want to Teach - Forgiveness for Teachers Who Can No Longer Teach in Rural Alaska, 04-14-98
= Gary Davis, 84 K
Gasoline Prices: Why Are They Still So High? Committee Will Take More Testimony, 04-15-98
House Clarifies "Child in Need of Aid" Proceedings - Lifestyle Does Not Equate to Quality of Parenting, 04-15-98
= Fred Dyson, 51 K
House Upholds Rights of Spouses and Dependents to Dividends - Bill Cancels Unintentional Effects of Unfortunate Court Ruling, 04-15-98
= Pete Kott, 94 K
= Eldon Mulder, 37 K
House Unanimously Passes Winery License Option - Expands Business Opportunities for Alaskas Village Communities, 04-16-98
Legislature Endorses 2001 World Special Olympics Winter Games, 04-16-98
= Mike Miller, 89 K
Senate Defends Alaskans "Freedom of Choice" - Measure Will Restore Citizens Right to Choose on Abortions, 04-16-98
= Mike Miller, 62 K
Senate Approves Marriage Amendment - Resolution Gives Alaska Voters the Final Say, 04-16-98
= Loren Leman, 32 K
Bill Clarifies Alaska Air Quality Program, 04-16-98
= Loren Leman, 59 K
Bill Establishes Results Based Government in Alaska - House Votes to Add Accountability to the State Budget Process, 04-16-98
Senate Votes to get Politics out of State Publications - Measure Reduces Opportunities for Self-Promotion at State Expense, 04-17-98
Senate Joins House in Support for Servicemen and Women - Airport Courtesy Lounges Would be Rent Free, 04-17-98
House Approves Electronic Monitoring For Convicts - Nonviolent Offenders Could be Given Alternative to Prison, 04-17-98
= Joe Green, 79 K
House Passes Natural Gas Project Bill - Bill Authorizes and Sets Parameters for "Stranded Gas" Project, 04-17-98
= Mark Hodgins, 41 K
Legislature Adopts Federal Standard to Limit Prisoner's Rights, 04-17-98
= Dave Donley, 91 K
Moose on the Move - Legislature Adopts Moose as the States Land Mammal, 04-17-98
Senate OK's Resolution Opposing American Heritage Rivers - Votes Support for Congressional Measure Opposing Clinton Initiative, 04-17-98
= Jeannette James, 33 K
Senate Passes Measure Allowing Legislative Contract Employees, 04-18-98
House Supports Anchorage Role as "Air Crossroads of the World" - Measure Supports Mandatory Stopover for Russian Flights, 04-18-98
House Passes Measure to Aid Regional Nonprofit Corporations, 04-18-98
House Passes Bill to Help Physically Disabled Alaskans - Bill Establishes Warranties for Assistive Technology and Mobility Aids, 04-18-98
= Joe Green, 42 K
House Votes to Allow Legislature to Repeal Regulations - Constitutional Amendment Means Public Scrutiny of Regulations, 04-18-98
= Jeannette James, 37 K
= Norman Rokeberg, 54 K
Legislature Votes to Curtail Abuse of Common Law Liens - Bill Makes Filing a Non-Consensual Common Law Lien Illegal, 04-20-98
Halford Continues Effort to Secure Public Access - Senate Bill 180 Protects Alaskan RS 2477 Rights-of-Way, 04-20-98
Snow Clearing Bill Clears House - Bill Sets Conditions for Private Maintenance of State Highways, 04-20-98
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Legislature Affirms Support for State Areawide Oil & Gas Leasing Program, 04-20-98
House Votes Added Protection for Children - House-passed Bill Complies with "Megan's Law" and Other Changes, 04-20-98
= Joe Ryan, 63 K
Legislature Approves Bill Encouraging Rapid Development of Reserves - Measure Reduces Royalties on Cook Inlet Oil and Gas, 04-20-98
= Mark Hodgins, 33 K
House Joint Resolution 51 Approved by the Legislature, 04-20-98
House Debates Results-Based Budget - Bill Holds Agencies Accountable, Continues Majority's 5-Year Plan, 04-21-98
Senate Approves Joint Committee on Military Bases - Legislature to Keep tabs on Possible Base Closures, 04-21-98
Alaska Seafood International Briefing, 04-21-98
= Howard Benedict,105 K
= Keld Anderson, 67 K
Senate Passes Bill to Improve Inspection of Dental Equipment, Protect Public Safety, 04-21-98
= Robin Taylor, 71 K
Senate Expedites Subsistence Hearing Process - Judiciary Committee Sets Fairbanks Hearing on Saturday, April 25, 04-22-98
= Robin Taylor, 66 K
Yakutat Borough Gains 1,000s of Acres under Mackies Legislation, 04-22-1998
= Jerry Mackie, 23 K
Bill Withdraws Tax Deduction from Child Support Dropouts, 04-22-98
= Dave Donley, 38 K
Bill Paves Way to Electronic Age - Senate Votes to Make Electronic Signatures Legal, 04-22-98
= Sean Parnell, 20 K
Vote Protects Against Arbitrary Closures - Senate Joins House to Protect Traditional Rights of Access, 04-22-98
Gasoline Prices: Why are They Still so High? - Committee Will Take More Testimony, 04-22-98
Senate Passes Bill on Utilization of Groundfish - Bill Aims to Reduce Bycatch and Waste, 04-22-98
Offenders on Parole to Help "Foot the Bill", 04-23-98
= Jerry Ward, 41 K
House Formalizes Social Work as a Profession - Bill Prohibits Use of Title Without a License, 04-23-98
= Jeannette James, 43 K
Senate Approves Platting Authority for DNR - Unorganized Areas Now Subject to Standardization, 04-23-98
= Jeannette James, 56 K
House Votes to "Bring Back Balto" - Resolution Urges Return of Serum Run Lead Dog from Ohio, 04-23-98
= Scott Ogan, 113 K
Higher Prices to Alaska Fishermen - More Information in a More Timely Manner, 04-24-98
Unemployment Exemption for Amateur Sports Officials - Measure Anticipates Federal Language Now in Congress, 04-24-98
House Votes Fraud Protection for Elderly and Others - Bill Removes Barriers to Consumer Protection Against Fraud, 04-24-98
= Fred Dyson, 43 K
House Supports Alaska Salmon as an "Organic Food" - Resolution Urges Certification for Growing Organic Food Market, 04-24-98
= Bill Hudson, 43 K
Legislature Advocates Equality in Mental Health Insurance Coverage, 04-24-98
House Judiciary Moves Child Protection Bill - Bill Changes DFYS Focus to Improving Conditions in the Home, 04-24-98
= Joe Green, 133
Fort Greely Prison Bill Becomes Law - Measure Authorizes State to Contract with Municipalities for Prison Services, 04-24-98
= Eldon Mulder, 46 K
Legislature Passes Reverse Mortgage "HomeKeeper" Measure - Helps Seniors Keep Their Homes, 04-27-98
Swiss Respond Favorably to Senate Holocaust Resolution, 04-27-98
House Votes Protection for Recreational Activities - Bill Protects Operators from Frivolous Lawsuits, 04-27-98
Help For Higher Education In Alaska - Senate Joins House in Support of Continuation of Land Grants to U of A, 04-27-98
Senate Approves Real Estate Licensing Reforms - Bill Protects Consumers, Provides Oversight for Community Association Managers, 04-27-98
= Norman Rokeberg, 99 K
House Approves Electrical Restructuring Committee - Joint House-Senate Committee Would Study Restructuring, 04-27-98
= Norman Rokeberg, 52 K
Caring for the Families of "Alaska's Finest" - Scholarships for Families of Slain Police and Firefighters, 04-27-98
=
Pete Kelly, 53 K
House Approves Deferred Maintenance Structuring - Blueprint Approved for Avoiding Future Problems, 04-28-98
= Eldon Mulder, 45 K
Legislature Approves Alaska Children Trust License Plates - License Plate Revenue to Improve Child Safety, 04-28-98
= Dave Donely, 37 K
Legislature Urges U.S. Government to Apologize for Angoon, 04-28-98
= Jerry Mackie, 37 K
Senator Torgerson Amends Vehicle Registration Bill, 04-28-98
= John Torgerson, 106 K
Senate Funds Catastrophic Illness Assistance Program, 04-28-98
= Sean Parnell, 20 K
Senate Approves Results-Based Budget - Emphasizes Children -- Advances Majoritys Five Year Plan, 04-28-98
= Drue Pearce, 81 K
= Drue Pearce, 145 K
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Senate Passes Highway Safety Measure - Alaska's Commercial Vehicle Inspection Law Updated, 04-29-98
Rep. Ryan Named Unions' "Legislator of the Year", 04-29-98
Senate Votes Extra Protection for Dental Patients - Joins House in Approving Authority for CPR MOA's, 04-29-98
Senate Passes Licensed Professional Counselor Bill - Adds Protections for Professional Counselors and Their Clients, 04-29-98
Senate Passes Bill to Promote In-State Repair of Marine Highway Vessels, 04-29-98
= Robin Taylor, 40 K
Senate Judiciary Committee Schedules Subsistence Hearing, 04-29-98
= Robin Taylor, 34 K
Legislature OKs Rights of Dependents to Dividends, 04-29-98
= Pete Kott, 70 K
Senate Votes to Detain Dangerous Sexual Predators, 04-29-98
= Rick Halford, 28 K
House Amends Alaska Securities Act - Conforms to Federal Changes and with Other States, 04-30-98
Unemployment Exemption for Amateur Officials Approved - Bill Anticipates Federal Language Now in Congress, 04-30-98
House Votes to Keep Architect Jobs In-State, 04-30-98
Legislature Supports Alaska Kid Vote Program, 04-30-98
Biennial Budgeting Gets First Hearing - Speaker Phillips Says Measure Could Save Millions, 04-30-98
= Gail Phillips, 39 K
House Acts to Save Endangered Natural Resources - Salvage Measures Required for Infested or Diseased Timber, 04-30-98
= Mark Hodgins, 35 K
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