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Transportation of Members of the Alaska National Guard
Posted: February 9, 2000
Contact: Representative John Harris, at (907) 465-4859.
The purpose of HB 289 is to provide a vehicle to get members of our volunteer defense forces to and from military training. In the current climate of downsizing and defense budget cuts, funding for transportation of members of some units is tight.
The State of Alaska, as the owner and operator of a passenger railroad and marine ferry system, is in the position to offer transportation for these military personnel, who are involved in training to defend our state and our freedoms.
House Bill 289 would simply mandate that the ferry system and the railroad provide free transportation, on a space available basis, for members of the above-referenced state defense organizations who are en route to or from drill, training, or other official militia activities.
The bill also changes "Alaska State Militia" to "Alaska State Defense Force" in several occurrences in the statutes.
HB 289 is a simple, straightforward initiative to help our volunteer, citizen soldiers get to and from their training.