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: Peace Officer Benefit For Dispatchers
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An Act allowing employers in the public employees' retirement system to elect to classify dispatchers in a police or fire department as peace officers for retirement benefit purposes.
: False Info Or Report About Police Officer
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An Act relating to false information or report.
: AIDEA Dividends To State
Signed into Law! Chapter 75 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of calculating the dividends to be paid to the state by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date.
05-12-03 : The Alaska State Senate unanimously approved House Bill 203 by a vote of 20 to zero on Monday. Sponsored by the House Finance Committee, HB 203 further clarifies the definition of income that AIDEA uses to determine the dividend it will pay back to the state. HB 203 excludes expenses recorded as a result of recognizing impairment losses on development projects owned and operated by the authority. Impairment losses do not require current or future cash expenditure. Impairment losses recognize a write-down of the carrying value of physical assets paid for in the past.
After a vote of reconsideration, HB 203 moves to the .
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: Regulation Of Natural Gas Pipelines
An Act relating to the regulation of natural gas pipelines under the Pipeline Act.
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04-09-03 : House Bill 204 moved out of the House Resources Committee on Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault (R-Nikiski/Ninilchik/Sterling), HB 204 opens the regulation of natural gas pipelines under the Pipeline Act to all gas pipelines instead of only those on the North Slope.
HB 204 awaits assignment to the next House committee.
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: PFD: Peace Corps Volunteers & Misc
Passed House!
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An Act relating to service in the peace corps as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends and to the period for filing an application for a permanent fund dividend; authorizing the Department of Revenue to issue administrative orders imposing sanctions for certain misrepresentations or other actions concerning eligibility for a permanent fund dividend and providing for administrative appeal of those orders; and providing for an effective date.
05-09-03 : The Alaska House of Representatives approved House Bill 205 by a vote of 27 to eight and by a reconsideration vote of 33 to three on Friday. Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), HB 205 includes Peace Corps volunteers among the Alaskans who may leave the state for more than 180 days and continue to receive the Permanent Fund Dividend. HB 205 also allows the Department of Revenue investigate, prosecute, and fine up to $3000 against people who make fraudulent claims for the PFD.
HB 205 will move to 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.
: Tax On Commercial Vessel Passengers
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An Act relating to taxes regarding certain commercial passenger vessels operating in the state; and providing for an effective date.
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: Hunting Same Day Airborne
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An Act relating to hunting on the same day airborne; and providing for an effective date.
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: Municipal Tax: Property Affected By Disaster
Signed into Law! Chapter 1 SLA 04
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An Act relating to municipal property tax adjustments for property affected by a disaster.
Version: CSHB 209(RLS)
Contact: Sue Wright 465-3779
Action: 02-13-04: Signed into law by Governor
HB 209 allows municipalities to provide for a tax reduction for property destroyed, damaged or otherwise reduced in value as a result of a disaster.
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: Chitina Dip Net Fishery
Signed into Law! Chapter 118 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishery; and providing for an effective date.
06-18-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 210 into law. Sponsored by Rep. John Coghill (R-North Pole), HB 210 eliminates the $25 fee for a Chitina Dipnetting Permit.
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: Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program
Passed House!
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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
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An Act relating to the recovery of punitive damages against an employer who is determined to be vicariously liable for the act or omission of an employee; and providing for an effective date.
06-13-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 214 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels (R-Anchorage), HB 214 changes the standard under which employers must pay for punitive damages assessed against their employees. HB 214 stipulates that unless an employer authorized the act that caused the damages, or acted recklessly or knowingly in approving of the act after it occurred, or the employee is of such a high rank that he or she is essentially the employer, then the employee's punitive damages should not be awarded against the employer.
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: 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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: Municipal Taxation Of Refined Fuel Products
Signed into Law! Chapter 117 SLA 03
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An Act relating to municipal taxation of refined fuel products.
06-18-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 216 into law. Sponsored by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, HB 216 clarifies that local governments have the right to tax any fuel consumed within their governmental boundaries, but do not have taxing authority for value added products refined for shipment and sale outside the local boundaries.
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: Due: Lower BAX if Previous Conviction
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An Act relating to driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance and to presumptions arising from the amount of alcohol in a person's breath or blood; and providing for an effective date.
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: Alcohol Board: Extension & Police Powers
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Requested by the
An Act relating to the exercise of peace officer powers by employees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, and continuing the existence of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
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: Cigarette Sales/Promotions
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An Act relating to cigarette sales.
: Increase Education Funding
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An Act relating to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date.
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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.
: Foundation Formula Inflation Adjustment
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An Act requiring an annual inflation adjustment of the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date.
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: Tobacco Sales Education Course
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An Act relating to suspension of a business license endorsement for sales of tobacco products and to a tobacco sales education course; and providing for an effective date.
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: Cigarette Sales Requirements
Signed into Law! Chapter 103 SLA 03
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Requested by
An Act relating to a tobacco product manufacturer's compliance with certain statutory requirements regarding cigarette sales; and providing for an effective date.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 224 into law. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the governor, HB 224 requires tobacco product manufacturers to annually certify that they are in compliance with the Master Settlement Agreement. The Department of Revenue will publish and update a directory of cigarettes that are approved for sale in this state. Cigarettes that are not listed in this directory are contraband and may not be sold in the state. The bill provides for civil penalties for selling or possessing contraband cigarettes.
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: Monopoly And Restraint Of Trade Actions
Signed into Law! Chapter 104 SLA 03
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Requested by
An Act relating to certain civil actions brought by the attorney general under monopoly and restraint of trade statutes; relating to the award of damages in actions brought under those statutes; and providing for an effective date.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 225 into law. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the Governor, HB 225 updates the Alaska antitrust statutes consistent with recent United States Supreme Court precedent to provide a statutory basis for the attorney general to bring a parens patrie action on behalf of state businesses, residents, and governmental entities as indirect purchasers for violations of our antitrust statutes and to recover damages.
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: Organic Food
Signed into Law! Chapter 64 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the sale, offer for sale, representation, and labeling of food or other agricultural products as organic, and to the state organic certification program; and providing for an effective date.
06-11-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 226 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze (R-Chugiak/Mat-Su), HB 226 brings the state of Alaska's definition of organic agricultural products in line with the federal definition. HB 226 would create an Alaska organic certification program, providing in-state certification for organic agricultural producers, processors, and handlers.
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: District Courts & Small Claims
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act increasing the jurisdictional limit for small claims and for magistrates from $7,500 to $10,000; increasing the jurisdictional limit of district courts in certain civil cases from $50,000 to $75,000; and amending Rule 11(a)(4), Alaska District Court Rules of Civil Procedure, relating to service of process for small claims.
Version: CS HB 227 (JUD)
Contact: Vanessa Tondini, 465-4990
Action: 05-09-04: Passed the Senate
HB 227 raises the jurisdictional limit for district courts from $50,000 to $75,000, this bill will allow for increases in inflation and provide increased flexibility for litigants regarding whether to file in district court or superior court. HB 227 was amended to:
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Increased the jurisdictional limit for district courts from $50,000 to $100,000 (original bill only increased it to $75,000).
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Expanded the jurisdiction of district court to include actions for false imprisonment, libel, slander, and malicious prosecution.
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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.
: Parole For Medical/Cognitive Disability
Signed into Law! Chapter 25 SLA 03
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An Act relating to special medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically and cognitively disabled.
05-18-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 229 into law. Sponsored by the House Finance Committee, HB 229 allows prisoners with medical or cognitive disabilities to be released on parole. The prisoner's condition must be such that he or she will not pose a threat to the public. HB 229 also authorizes a SARS control program.
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: Political Signs On Private Property
Passed House!
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An Act relating to political signs on private property.
05-17-03 : The Alaska House of Representatives approved House Bill 230 by a vote of 27 to six on Saturday. Sponsored by Rep. Jim Holm (R-Fairbanks), HB 230 amends state law to remove the restriction against the posting of campaign or political signs within road view or 660 feet (whichever is greater). House Bill 230 moves to the Senate.
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: Parental Rights; Support Arrearages
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An Act relating to termination of the parental rights of a person who owes substantial child support arrearages.
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: Homer Mercury Classic
Signed into Law! Chapter 149 SLA 2003
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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.
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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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: Use RR Bonds To Finance Community Gas Lines
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An Act relating to the Alaska Railroad; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to provide for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, and operation of facilities for the transportation and distribution of natural gas, propane air, and manufactured gas within and outside the state; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue bonds to finance certain public utility service facilities; and providing for an effective date.
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: Employment Tax For Education
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An Act imposing a tax on employment; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 236 FIN
Contact: Jean Ellis, 465-3824
Action: 03-25-04: (H)FIN ==> (H)RLS
CSHB 236 (FIN) imposes a $100 "Alaska Education Tax" to be paid by all employed persons including self-employed who earn more than $600 in Alaska. Iliminated the trigger of $1 billion.
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: Introduction Of Bills
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An Act relating to introduction of measures in the legislature; and providing for an effective date.
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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.
: ID System For Prescriptions
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An Act directing the Department of Public Safety to establish an Internet-based identification and tracking system relating to controlled substances that are prescribed for human use; and relating to the manner in which prescriptions for controlled substances may be filled by a pharmacist.
: Establish State Lottery
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An Act establishing a state lottery.
04-09-03 : House Bill 240 moved out of the House Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism Committee on Wednesday. Sponsored by the same committee, HB 240 would allow Alaska to institute a state lottery for the purpose of generating revenue for the state.
HB 240 moves to the .
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: Municipal Property Tax Exemption
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An Act relating to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes on residential property.
Version: CS HB 241 (STA)
Contact: Sue Wright, 465-3779
Action: 04-26-04: (H)FIN » (H)RLS
HB 241 gives municipalities an option to provide an exemption up to $50,000 on residential property taxes, with a vote of the people for such an ordinance. The exemption cannot affect taxes levied in a service area. HB 241 also increases the tax exemption on real property from $5,000 to $25,000 for a volunteer fire fighter or emergency medical services worker. Amended in Finance to bring into compliance with federal law dealing with HUD and other federal program which might be in effect programs.
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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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: Evaluation Of Agency Programs
Signed into Law! Chapter 52 SLA 03
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Requested by
An Act establishing state agency program performance management and audit powers in the Office of the Governor for the evaluation of agency programs; and providing for an effective date.
06-06-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 243 into law. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the Governor, HB 243 establishes powers in the office of management and budget necessary to evaluate program performance by executive branch agencies. These powers include express authorization for the exercise of internal audit powers. HB 243 also makes certain audit records confidential.
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: Criminal Law/Sentencing/Probation/Parole
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Requested by
An Act relating to the Code of Criminal Procedure; relating to defenses, affirmative defenses, and justifications to certain criminal acts; relating to rights of prisoners after arrest; relating to discovery, immunity from prosecution, notice of defenses, admissibility of certain evidence, and right to representation in criminal proceedings; relating to sentencing, probation, and discretionary parole; amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rules 404, 412, 609, and 803, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 244 (JUD)
Contact: Mike Tibbles, 465-4021
Action: 04-07-04: (H)JUD » (H)FIN
HB 244 makes a variety of changes to criminal law procedures. HB 244 moves to the House Judiciary Committee.
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: Suits & Claims: Military/Fire/Defense
Signed into Law! Chapter 43 SLA 03
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Requested by
An Act relating to certain suits and claims by members of the military services or regarding acts or omissions of the organized militia; relating to liability arising out of certain search and rescue, civil defense, homeland security, and fire management and firefighting activities; and providing for an effective date.
06-06-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 245 into law. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the governor, HB 245 provides that a person may not bring a lawsuit for damages that arise out of search and rescue activities, or the failure to initiate search and rescue activities. It also provides that a lawsuit for damages may not be brought by or on behalf of a member of the military services against the State of Alaska, the Alaska National Guard or other part of the Alaska organized militia, or any other member of the military services, for death, personal injury, or other injury of a member of the military services, including the United States military, the Alaska National Guard or other parts of the Alaska organized militia, or the national guard of another state, incurred during or arising out of activities that were part of the member's military service. HB 245 also broadens immunity to cover injury or property damage sustained by any civilian defense worker, including authorized volunteers and employees, and to specify that the immunity extends to employees of the state or district as well as the agents and representatives of the state or district. Finally, HB 245 requires that decisions regarding forest management related to fire control and suppression should be prompted by sound forestry and firefighting principles, rather than concerns regarding possible tort liability.
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: Limit On Oil & Gas Lease Acreage
Signed into Law! Chapter 92 SLA 03
Sponsored by the
Requested by
An Act relating to the limitation on upland acreage that a person may take or hold under oil and gas leases; and providing for an effective date.
06-13-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 246 into law. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the Governor, HB 246 increases the upland acreage limit for oil and gas leases from 500,000 acres to 750,000 acres, except for land north of the Umiat Meridian baseline.
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: Science & Tech Foundation/Bidco/Int.Trade
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Requested by
An Act repealing statutes pertaining to the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation and transferring money in the foundation's endowment; repealing statutes relating to the BIDCO assistance program; repealing statutes pertaining to the international trade and business endowment and transferring money in the international trade and business endowment; transferring oversight administration of outstanding Alaska Science and Technology Foundation loans and grants to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; establishing an Alaska BIDCO assistance program to be administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
05-05-03 : House Bill 247 moved out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee on Monday. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the Governor, HB 247 repeals the existing statutes that create the
Alaska Science and Technology Foundation, its endowment fund, and the programs it administers, which are foundation grants and the BIDCO assistance program. HB 247 moves to the House Finance Committee.
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: Salary Of Chief Procurement Officer
Signed into Law! Chapter 53 SLA 03
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Requested by
An Act relating to the annual salary of the chief procurement officer; and providing for an effective date.
06-06-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 248 into law. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the Governor, HB 248 requests an increase in the salary of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). The CPO now will head the division of general services in the Department of Administration; the director position of that division is being eliminated.
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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!
Sponsored by
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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: Off-Road Vehicle Use On Dalton Highway
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An Act repealing the ban on the use of off-road vehicles within five miles of the right-of-way of the James Dalton Highway.
: Assess Number Of Police Officers Required
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An Act directing the Alaska Police Standards Council to determine the number of police officers needed for various purposes; and providing for an effective date.
: Wage And Hour Act
Passed Legislature!
Sponsored by
An Act amending the Alaska Wage and Hour Act as it relates to the scope of administrative regulations defining a person employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity as it pertains to minimum salaries to require that the minimum salary for that individual be two times the minimum wage for the first forty hours of employment each week.
Version: CS HB 255 (FIN) TITLE
Contact: Heather Nobrega, 465-4968
Action: 05-06-04: Passed the House
Labor & Commerce Committee Substitute for HB 255 makes several improvements to Alaska's Wage and Hour Act. These amendments will better protect employees and Alaskan small business owners. Changes the way managers may be compensated. The January 2003 minimum wage increase inadvertently resulted in higher salaries for entry-level managers – an up to $8000 a year increase. This caused many small business owners to reduce their number of employees, costing Alaska jobs. This legislation seeks to remedy the situation and is the result of cooperation and negotiations between labor and business.
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: Dividend Payment To State By AHFC
Signed into Law! Chapter 76 SLA 03
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An Act relating to a dividend payment to the state made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation each fiscal year; and providing for an effective date.
05-19-03 : The Alaska State Senate approved House Bill 256 by a vote of 12 to eight on Monday. Sponsored by the House Finance Committee, HB 256 amends and codifies the agreement between the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and the Legislature calling for the transfer of AHFC's net income to the State General Fund in the form of an annual dividend that funds debt service for certain bonds and capital projects. After a reconsideration vote, HB 256 will move to the House for concurrence.
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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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: State Medical Bd Disciplinary Procedures
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An Act relating to the State Medical Board; and amending Rule 609(b), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure.
: Pupil Transportation Funding/Driver Wages
Senate Companion SB 202 Signed into Law!
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An Act relating to public school transportation, and to the minimum wages for school bus drivers; and providing for an effective date.
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: Immunity For Providing Free Health Care
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
Sponsored by
An Act relating to immunity for free health care services provided by certain health care providers; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CSHB 260 (JUD)
Contact: Cameron Yourkowski, 465-3306
Action: 03-03-04: (S)JUD ==> (S)RSL
HB 260 extends the ability of licensed physicians and other health care providers to administer health care services free of charge. By exempting such services from malpractice liability, HB 260 would allow health care providers do donate their professional services at a lower personal cost. HB 260 will be especially helpful to retiring health professionals that wish to donate their services but do not still carry medical malpractice insurance. After a reconsideration vote, HB 260 will move to the Senate. Minor technical changes made in Senate Judiciary Committee.
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: Underage Drinking Or Possession
Sponsored by the
An Act relating to possession, control, or consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 years and to furnishing or delivering alcohol to a person under the age of 21 years; and providing for an effective date.
: Public School Funding: Declining Administration
Sponsored by the
An Act relating to public school funding; and providing for an effective date.
: Earnings Reserve Cash Management Subacct
Sponsored by
An Act relating to the cash management subaccount in the earnings reserve account.
: State Construction Projects; Review/Inspection
Sponsored by
An Act relating to the review of certain state public construction projects for compliance with building and other safety codes, relating to the inspection of certain state public construction projects, and exempting certain state public construction projects from obtaining building permits from municipalities, from municipal inspection during construction, and from complying with a review requirement; and providing for an effective date.
04-24-03 : House Bill 264 moved out of the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee on Thursday. Sponsored by Rep. Norman Rokeberg (R-Anchorage), HB 264 exempts state building projects that cost over $1 million from local (municipal and borough) permitting processes. Instead, national organizations that are equipped to handle large projects or local engineers who are certified by these organizations will review these projects. HB 264 will help prevent the time delays and cost overruns that have plagued the state in many building projects.
HB 264 moves to the .
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: Annually Increase Education Funding
Sponsored by
An Act requiring an annual adjustment of the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date.
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: Elections
Signed into Law! Chapter 113 SLA 03
Sponsored by the
Requested by
An Act relating to elections, questioned ballots and questioned voters, voter registration, training of election officials, preparation of election materials, voter identification, absentee voting, counting ballots, and the primary election; and providing for an effective date.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 266 into law. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the Governor, HB 266 amends the state election code statutes as required to comply with a recently enacted federal law, the "Help America Vote Act of 2002."
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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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: Licensing Specialty Contractors
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An Act relating to an exemption for specialty contractors under the laws regulating architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects.
05-07-03 : House Bill 268 moved out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee on Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), HB 268 prevents specialty contractors from performing design work on non-residential projects without the consultation of licensed professionals.
HB 268 moves to the .
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: Safety Code Task Force
Signed into Law! Chapter 129 SLA 03
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An Act establishing the Safety Code Task Force; and providing for an effective date.
07-01-03 : Governor Murkowski signed HB 269 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom (R-Anchorage/Birchwood), HB 269 establishes a nine-member Safety Code Task Force that will discuss the features of the available published safety codes and recommend one family of codes to be adopted for the state. HB 269 moves to the Governor.
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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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: Passenger Vehicle Rental Tax
Signed into Law! Chapter 105 SLA 03
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An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of an excise tax on passenger vehicle rentals; and providing for an effective date.
06-16-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 271 into law. Sponsored by House Speaker Pete Kott (R-Eagle River), HB 271 levies a ten-percent sales tax on rental passenger vehicles and a three-percent sales tax on rental recreational vehicles.
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: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to motor vehicle dealers.
Version: SCS CS HB 272 (L&C)
Contact: Linda sylvester, 465-3744
Action: 05-04-04: (S)L&C » (S)RLS
: Parents' Waiver of Child's Sports Claim
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act relating to the right of a parent to waive an unemancipated child's claim of negligence against a provider of sports or recreational activities.
Version: SCS CSSSHB 273 (JUD)
Contact: Vanessa Tondini, 465-2995
Action: 05-09-04: Passed the Senate
SSHB 273 encourages the availability and affordability of sports and recreational activities to children by recognizing the right of a parent to choose to release, on behalf of his or her child, prospective negligence based claims that the child may accrue against the provider of such activities.
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: Legal Hours For Sale Of Alcohol
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An Act relating to the hours during which sale of alcohol and entry on licensed premises are allowed; and providing for an effective date.
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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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: Background Check On Fire/Ems Volunteers
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An Act authorizing fire departments and emergency medical services to obtain criminal justice information and motor vehicle records to screen volunteer applicants.
: Pipeline Utilities Regulation
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An Act relating to the powers of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska in regard to intrastate pipeline transportation services and pipeline facilities, to the rate of interest for funds to be paid by pipeline shippers or carriers at the end of a suspension of tariff filing, and to the prospective application of increased standards on regulated pipeline utilities; allowing the commission to accept rates set in conformity with a settlement agreement between the state and one or more pipeline carriers and to enforce the terms of a settlement agreement in regard to intrastate rates; and providing for an effective date.
05-14-03 : House Bill 277 moved out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee on Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom (R-Anchorage/Birchwood), HB 277 clarifies what jurisdiction the RCA has over state rates as they pertain to interstate and intrastate tariffs. HB 277 also addresses the RCA's jurisdiction over State Right-Of-Way leases and will clarify their authority over dismantlement, removal, and restoration. HB 277 adds a new section that ensures RCA support of rate methodologies agreed to in settlement agreements with the state, and, changes the applicable interest rate charged under RCA orders so that it conforms to the interest rate applied in other similar matters. HB 277 moves to the House Finance Committee.
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: Masonic Lodge License Plates
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An Act relating to a masonic lodge license plate.
: Natural Gas Pipeline Development
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Requested by
An Act expanding the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority to include planning, developing, constructing, managing, or operating an economically viable gas pipeline project from the North Slope of Alaska by a route that parallels the Trans Alaska Pipeline System or the Alaska Highway; relating to the development plan, requiring a work plan, and relating to acquiring permits or other property by the authority for a proposed gas pipeline project; and providing for an effective date.
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: Commercial Motor Vehicles: Regulations
Signed into Law! Chapter 80 SLA 03
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An Act relating to the regulation of commercial motor vehicles to avoid loss or withholding of federal highway money, and to out-of-service orders concerning commercial motor vehicles; amending Rule 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date.
06-12-03 : Gov. Murkowski signed HB 280 into law. Sponsored by the House Finance Committee, HB 280 transfers certain authority to regulate motor vehicles from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
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: Moratorium On Charter Vessel Licenses
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An Act relating to a moratorium on entry of vessels into the Southeast Alaska sport fish charter fishery; and providing for an effective date.
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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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: Fish & Game Peace Officer Retirement
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An Act allowing peace officers with previous service as fish and wildlife enforcement officers in the Department of Public Safety to claim credit for service as peace officer service; and providing for an effective date.
: 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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: Restrict Medicaid Payment For Abortions
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An Act relating to medical services under the state Medicaid program.
: 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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: Changing Name Of Department of Community and Economic Development
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit to Gov.
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An Act changing the name of the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Commerce and Community and Economic Development.
Version: SCS CS HB 288 (STA)
Contact: Ben Grenn, 465-2186
Action: 05-10-04: Passed the Senate
HB 288 changes the name of the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Amended to read Commerce, Community and Economic development.
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: Construction Contractor Bonding/Insurance
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An Act relating to the bonding and insurance requirements for certain
contractors, general contractors, mechanical contractors, specialty
contractors, and subcontractors; and providing for an effective date.
: Oil And Gas Conservation Commission
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An Act relating to voting on matters before the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and to appeals from decisions of the commission; and providing for an effective date.
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: Adjust School District Cost Factors
An Act relating to school district cost factors; and providing for an effective date.
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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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: State Sales And Use Tax
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An Act levying and collecting a state sales and use tax; and providing for an effective date.
05-17-03 : House Bill 293 moved back to the House Rules Committee from the House Floor on Saturday. Sponsored by the House Special Committee on Ways and Means, HB 293 implements a three-percent sales tax, with certain exemptions.
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: Feticide And Assaults On Fetuses
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An Act relating to murder and assault of unborn children.
: Regulations: Notice And Distribution
Passed House!
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Requested by
An Act relating to the publishing and furnishing of certain public notices regarding regulations or rules of certain state agencies; relating to distribution of the Alaska Administrative Code, Alaska Administrative Register, and supplements to the code or register; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 295 (STA) Am
Contact: Mike Tibbles, 465-4021
Action: 05-09-04: (S)FIN » (S)RLS
The Alaska House of Representatives approved House Bill 295 by a vote of 28 to seven on Saturday. Sponsored by the House Rules Committee on request of the Governor, HB 295 allows certain state agencies to publish, in a newspaper or other publication, an abbreviated notice of proposed regulatory changes that clearly describes the changes and how an interested person may obtain more detailed information through the Internet or in written form. HB 295 also amends a variety of state statutes to allow agencies the flexibility of sending out individual notices by means other than regular mail. HB 295 moves to the Senate.
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: Appropriation: AK Natural Gas Development Authority
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An Act making an appropriation for the operation of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SS HB 296 (O&G)
Contact: Peggy Wilcox, 465-4998
Action: 02-16-04: H(RES) ==> H(FIN)
Sponsor Statement proposed extending funding for the AK Natural Gas Development Authority to 2009
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: Wildfires And Natural Disasters
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An Act relating to wildfires and other natural disasters.
Version: HB 297
Contact: Ben Mulligan, 465-4958
Action: 02-26-04: (H) STA ==> (H) RES
HB 297 will enable residents of a restricted area access to their property during a wildfire or other natural disaster, while protecting the State of Alaska from certain liabilities.
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: Distributions Of Appropriations From Permanent Fund
Passed House!
Sponsored by the
An Act relating to the distribution of appropriations from the Alaska permanent fund under art. IX, sec. 15(b), Constitution of the State of Alaska, and making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 298 FIN
Contact: Paulyn Swanson, 465-4949
Action: 04-28-04: Passed the House
HB 298 is effective only if a Percent of Market Value (POMV) constitutional amendment is approved by the voters during the 2004 general election and takes effect. HB 298 provides conforming language to existing statute to accommodate changing the constitutional requirement that all income of the Permanent Fund be deposited into the general fund to the more limiting appropriation mechanism of "up to 5%" of market value in the proposed POMV constitutional amendment and to recognize the merger of the Earnings Reserve Fund into the Permanent Fund. Amended to exempt section 1, 2 and 5 from sections 10 and 11.
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: Certificates Of Participation For Jails
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An Act giving notice of and approving, and authorizing the entry into and issuance of certificates of participation for, the upgrade, expansion, and replacement of certain jails; and providing for an effective date.
: Repeal Economic Limit Factor For Oil
Withdrawn by Sponsor
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An Act repealing the economic limit factor as it applies to oil; and providing for an effective date.
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