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For Immediate Release: February 24, 1999
Contact: Senator Dave Donley at (907) 465-3892.
SB 24 Makes Regulatory Process More "Citizen Friendly"
Juneau -- After its third hearing on this legislation, the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday approved Senate Bill 24, the "Alaska Regulation Reform Act".
"I introduced Senate Bill 24 to give Alaskans greater access to government and an increased voice in how government conducts its business," said Senator Dave Donley (R-Midtown Anchorage).
"Over the years, I've heard increased public frustration with the regulation process. In many of these cases, state agencies have refused to adequately consider public testimony. We need a more open and user friendly regulation process," said Sen. Donley.
"Senate Bill 24 will give Alaskans affected by state regulations a better opportunity to participate in the regulatory process in a meaningful and productive fashion," said Sen. Donley.
Senate Bill 24 reforms how administrative regulations are adopted by the State of Alaska, and places reasonable new limits on the power of state bureaucracy to impose new regulations on Alaskans. SB 24 accomplishes this by increasing public input, requiring that new regulations pass a "needs" test, and be drafted in such a way as to minimize their impact on personal liberties and property rights.
"I am happy to see this legislation moving forward," said Sen. Donley. "The Senate Judiciary Committee has worked hard to refine and improve this important public proposal."
SB 24 now moves to the Senate Finance Committee.
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