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Friday, Mar. 12, 2010
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HB 3 : Requirements For Driver's License/I.D.
Sponsored by Rep. Lynn, Rep. Hawker, Rep. Chenault, Rep. Stoltze, Rep. Ramras, Rep. Johnson

An Act relating to issuance of identification cards and to issuance of driver's licenses; relating to regulations concerning identification cards and driver's licenses; and providing for an effective date.

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Status: (H) Calendar 3/15 : 2010-03-12

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HB 73 : License Plates
Sponsored by Rep. Bob Lynn

An Act relating to special fire fighter and emergency medical service provider license plates; and providing for an effective date.

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Status: (H) Await Next Com. : 2010-03-12
Contact: Nancy Manly, 465-2794

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Special license plates for firefighters and emergency service providers are a way to say "thank you" to those who give of their time and risk their lives, to serve the people and communities of Alaska. The purpose of these plates is two-fold. One is to recognize and thank ...  Sponsor Statement »


HB 253 : Mechanic/Materialmen Liens
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

An Act relating to the time periods affecting certain liens related to providing labor, material, service, or equipment to real property, including buildings and other improvements.

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Status: (H) Await Next Com. : 2010-03-12
Contact: Don Habeger, 465-3004

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Under current law, contractors, material suppliers, and service people who have not been paid by property owner for labor or goods, has 90 days from the date of completion of the work, or from the date the service ceases, to file a lien on the property to secure payment of that debt. ...  Sponsor Statement »


HB 276 : Fort Rousseau Causeway Hist Park
Passed Legislature! Transmitted To Governor
Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson

Amending the description of parcels within the Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park; and providing for an effective date.

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Version: CSHB 276(CRA)
Status: Transmitted To Governor : 2010-03-12
Contact: Reid Harris, 465-6887

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The description of the Fort Rousseau Park boundary in the legislation forming the park inadvertently included uplands, tidelands, and water immediately adjacent to the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport. The parcel in question must remain part of the airport to allow the state to meet ...  Sponsor Statement »
 Fort Rousseau Causeway Historic Park Fact Sheet  [PDF:52KB]
 Map  [PDF:432KB]

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2010-03-10 : Ft. Rousseau Boundary Fix Passes Legislature
Bill now heads to Governor for signature

2010-02-10 : HB 276 Passes House Floor, Moves to Senate
Bill fixes oversight in Fort Rousseau Park Boundary


HB 300 : Appropriation: Operating Budget/ Loans/ Funds
Passed House!
Sponsored by the House Rules Committee by Request of the Alaska State Governor

An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date.

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Version: CSHB 300(FIN)
Status: (S) FIN : 2010-03-12
Next Hearing: (S) FIN 2010-03-18 9:00 am

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 Sponsor Statement External Link

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2010-03-11 : House Passes Operating & Mental Health Budget Bills
HB 300 & HB 302 focus on core responsibilities for FY 11


HB 302 : Appropriation: Mental Health Budget
Passed House!
Sponsored by the House Rules Committee by Request of the Alaska State Governor

An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date.

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Version: CSHB 302(FIN)
Status: (S) FIN : 2010-03-12
Next Hearing: (S) FIN 2010-03-18 9:00 am

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 Sponsor Statement External Link

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2010-03-11 : House Passes Operating & Mental Health Budget Bills
HB 300 & HB 302 focus on core responsibilities for FY 11


HB 327 : Controlled Substances/Dextromethorphan
Sponsored by Rep. Kyle Johansen

An Act relating to the scheduling and rescheduling of certain substances as controlled substances and to the sale of products containing dextromethorphan.

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Status: (H) FIN : 2010-03-12
Contact: David Scott, 465-3424, Chief of Staff

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HB 327 updates and stengthens the state's anti-drug laws. Specifically, this legislation does three things: it adds salvia divinorum to the list of schedule IIA drugs, moves buprenorphine from schedule VA up to Schedule IIIA, and limits the purchase of products that contain dextromethorphan ...  Sponsor Statement »

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2010-02-05 : Majority Leader Proposes Anti-Drug Legislation
Johansen's HB 327 strengthens law, restricts access and criminalizes "Sally D"


HB 342 : Extend Board Of Real Estate Appraisers
Sponsored by Rep. Tammie Wilson

An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; and providing for an effective date.

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Status: Transmitted To (S) : 2010-03-12
Contact: Michelle Sikma, 465-4797, Office & Constituent Relations Manager

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HB 342 extends the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers (BCREA). Per AS 08.03.010(c)(20), the board will sunset on June 30, 2010. HB 342 extends this date by four years, to June 30, 2014. The BCREA is comprised of a five member board to establish: ...  Sponsor Statement »


HB 349 : Suicide Prevention Council Meetings
Sponsored by Rep. Anna Fairclough

An Act relating to the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council.

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Status: Transmitted To (S) : 2010-03-12
Contact: Crystal Koeneman, 465-3777, Personal Legislation & Finance

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House Bill 349 allows the Suicide Prevention Council to participate in a meeting either in person or by teleconference. Suicide is a very serious public health concern in Alaska, particularly among young males and the Alaska native population. Extension of the Statewide Suicide Prevention ...  Sponsor Statement »

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2010-03-12 : House Passes Suicide Prevention Council Bill
Fairclough's HB 349 offers voting by teleconference for SPC members


HB 354 : AK Capstone Avionics Revolving Loan Fund
Sponsored by Rep. Wes Keller

An Act relating to eligibility for loans from the Alaska capstone avionics revolving loan fund.

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Status: (H) RLS : 2010-03-12
Contact: Matthew Johnson, 465-2186

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In 2008 the Alaska Legislature commissioned the Capstone Avionics Loan Program. It was designed to provide access to a new generation of avionics for Alaskan aircraft owners and operators. The impetus for the program was an FAA pilot program that confirmed the substantial value ...  Sponsor Statement »

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2010-03-09 : Two Keller Bills Move Out of Committee
New language for loans making progress in House

2010-02-20 : Keller Bill Aims At Expanding Aviation Safety
HB 354 proposes adding lessees to Capstone Avionics Loan Program


HB 360 : Youth Academy: Student Records
Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom

An Act relating to the provision of information regarding a student by a school district to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Alaska Challenge Youth Academy.

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Version: CSHB 360(EDC)
Status: Transmitted To (S) : 2010-03-12
Contact: Nikole Hill, 465-3783

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A high school diploma is an essential first step for the youth of Alaska to become productive members in our communities. Children who drop out or are expelled from school are unlikely to return to the classroom on their own. It is essential that these at-risk children are presented ...  Sponsor Statement »
 Sectional Analysis

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2010-03-12 : House Acts To Improve High School Graduation Rates Through Information-Sharing Between Schools And AMYA
Dahlstrom's HB 360 requires schools to share info on drop-outs for 2nd chance


HB 366 : Motor Carrier Indemnification Agreements
Sponsored by Rep. Craig Johnson

An Act relating to indemnification agreements that relate to motor carrier transportation contracts.

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Status: (H) JUD : 2010-03-12
Next Hearing: (H) JUD 2010-03-19 1:00 pm, Room 120
Contact: Jeanne Ostnes, 465-6871

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The purpose of this legislation is to promote safety in the carriage of goods by motor carrier. A motor carrier must generally comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations while it is transporting goods, and is also subject to additional common law or statutory duties ...  Sponsor Statement »


HB 409 : Campaign Expenditures
Sponsored by the House State Affairs Committee

An Act relating to state election campaigns, the duties of the Alaska Public Offices Commission, the making, reporting, and disclosure of contributions, expenditures, and independent expenditures, the prohibition of all anonymous expenditures, the filing of reports, and the identification of certain communications in state election campaigns; and providing for an effective date.

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Status: (H) JUD : 2010-03-12
Next Hearing: (H) JUD 2010-03-17 1:00 pm, Room 120
Contact: Michael Sica, 465-4965

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HB 409 tries to balance the needs of government to hold fair and transparent elections with the First Amendment rights of corporations and labor unions to engage in political speech. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that federal law prohibiting "independent expenditures" ...  Sponsor Statement »


HCR 20 : Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Anna Fairclough

Proclaiming the month of April 2010 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Status: (S) STA : 2010-03-12
Contact: Karen Schuessler, 465-3777, Office Manager

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House Concurrent Resolution 20 intends to encourage all Alaskans to speak out against sexual assault and let others know that it will not be tolerated. In addition to trying to spread the message and reach out to Alaskans who've suffered to speak up and discourage the continuance ...  Sponsor Statement »
 Sexual Assault Statistics  [PDF:20KB]


HJR 16 : Disabled Veterans Procurement Preference
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit To Governor
Sponsored by Rep. Carl Gatto

Relating to federal procurement preferences for small businesses in the state that are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

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Version: CSHJR 16(L&C)
Status: Await Transmit To Governor : 2010-03-12
Contact: Karen Sawyer, 465-5025, Committee Aide

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On a regular basis we deploy hundreds if not thousands of our young men and women to overseas bases. Opportunities that would normally come to them such as starting and building a new business, are necessarily put on hold. Additionally, if wounded and thus disabled in service to their ...  Sponsor Statement »

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2010-03-12 : Legislature Passes HJR 16 For Disabled Veterans
Resolution supports opportunities for challenged servicemembers

2010-02-17 : HJR 16 Passes House Floor, Moves to Senate
Resolution supports expansion of business opportunities for disabled veterans


HJR 35 : Constitutional Am.: Health Care
Sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Rep. Keller, Rep. Wilson, Rep. Gatto

Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska prohibiting passage of laws that interfere with direct payments for health care services and the right to purchase health care insurance from a privately owned company, and that compel a person to participate in a health care system.

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Status: (H) FIN : 2010-03-12
Contact: Derek Miller, 465-6879, Legislative Aide

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HJR 35 would give Alaskans the opportunity to vote on a Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the passage of laws that would force any person or employer to participate in a particular health care system or plan. Similar measures are under consideration in 35 states. The Health ...  Sponsor Statement »
 ALEC's Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act Q & A  [PDF:109KB]
 Goldwater Institute Health Care Freedom Act Q & A  [PDF:61KB]
 Governors' Letter of Support  [PDF:2.30MB]


HJR 38 : Constitutional Am.: Increase Number Of Legislators
Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson

Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to and increasing the number of members of the house of representatives to forty-four and the number of members of the senate to twenty-two.

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Status: (H) Await Next Com. : 2010-03-12
Contact: Rebecca Rooney, 465-3759, Chief of Staff

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"... Each house district shall be formed of contiguous and compact territory containing as nearly as practicable a relatively integrated socio-economic area ..." - Alaska Constitution Article VI, Section 6, titled Legislative Apportionment. HJR 38 will put a constitutional ...  Sponsor Statement »


HJR 45 : Oppose Federal Cap And Trade Legislation
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

Urging the United States Congress not to enact Cap and Trade legislation.

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Status: (H) Await Next Com. : 2010-03-12

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 Sponsor Statement External Link [PDF:826KB]
 US Senate Energy Resolution - S.J. Res 26  External Link  [26:]


HJR 46 : Supporting Denali Commission
Passed House!
Sponsored by the House Community & Regional Affairs Committee

Urging Congressional support for the reauthorization of the Denali Commission.

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Status: (S) Calendar 3/15 : 2010-03-12
Contact: Rob Earl, 465-4942

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The importance of the Denali Commission to Rural Alaska's infrastructure needs cannot be overstated. Since 1999, the Commission has very successfully promoted rural development by providing economic, infrastructure, job training, and health care support in rural communities. The ...  Sponsor Statement »

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2010-02-24 : House Urges Federal Support Of Denali Commission
Resolution asks for extension of vital rural support program


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