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| HB 24 : Procurement Preference For Veterans
Signed Into Law! Chapter 45 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Anna Fairclough, Rep. Carl Gatto, Rep. Bob Lynn | Relating to a public procurement preference for Alaska veterans. 
Version: CSHB 24(MLV)
Status: Chapter 45 SLA 10 : 2010-06-04
Contact: Crystal Koeneman, 465-3777, Personal Legislation & Finance
Alaska law, Sec. 36.30.180, states that "The purpose of bidder preference for resident firms when the state acts as a market participant is to encourage local industry, strengthen and stabilize the economy, decrease unemployment, and strengthen the tax and revenue base of the ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis
2010-06-04 : Gatto Comments on Veterans Legislation
HB 24 Enacted, HJR 16 off to Congress – Both Support Veteran-Owned Business
2010-06-04 : Veterans Procurement Preference Signed into Law
Fairclough's HB 24 Offers Qualified Veterans Preference on Certain Bidding
2010-04-16 : Legislature Approves Veterans Procurement Preference
Fairclough's HB 24 Offers Qualified Veterans 5% Preference on Bids up to $5000
2009-04-16 : Fairclough Adds Veteran-Owned Business Preference
HB 24 Gives Bidder Preference to Veterans to Encourage Businesses
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| HB 35 : Notice & Consent For Minor's Abortion
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. John Coghill | An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; and relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors.
Version: CSHB 35(FIN)(CT RULE FLD)(EFD FLD)
Status: (S) HSS : 2009-04-03
Contact: Karen Lidster, 465-6848
HB 35 requires parental consent unless the minor chooses a judicial bypass and enacts a notification process that the Court determined is the least restrictive means of achieving the State's compelling interest. It leaves intact the four exemptions from parental consent: married ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis
2009-04-02 : House Passes HB 35 to Require Parental Consent
Bill Requires Parental Consent or Judicial Bypass for a Minor's Abortion
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| HB 36 : Initiatives: Contributions/ Procedures
Signed Into Law! Chapter 73 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Kyle Johansen, Rep. Charisse Millett, Rep. Peggy Wilson | Relating to ballot initiative proposal applications, to ballot initiatives and to those who file or organize for the purpose of filing a ballot initiative proposal, and to election pamphlet information relating to certain propositions.
Version: SCS CSSSHB 36(JUD)
Status: Chapter 73 SLA 10 : 2010-06-11
Contact: Sonia Christensen, 465-3424, Legislative Aide
Alaska's lawmaking process is highly public and strives to be transparent. Shown by the passage of an omnibus ethics bill in 2006, Alaskan voters want to know who is contributing to candiddate campaigns. Initiative-created law has the same authority and effect as law created by ... Sponsor Statement »
2010-05-25 : Alaska House of Representatives Republican Majority Ajournment Book
26th Alaska Legislature First Session 2010
2010-04-19 : Legislature Passes Monumental Initiative Reform
Johansen, Wilson, and Millett's HB 36 safeguards the initiative process & raises accountability
2010-04-11 : House Passes Initiative Reform Legislation
Johansen, Wilson, and Millett's HB 36 safeguards the initiative process & raises accountability
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| HB 87 : Med Benefits Of Disabled Peace Officers
Sponsored by Rep. Charisse Millett | An Act waiving payment of premiums for major medical insurance under the defined benefit retirement plan for public employees for disabled peace officers who have at least 20 years of credited service as peace officers.
Status: (H) L&C : 2009-01-26
Contact: Ryan Makinster, 465-3879, Legislative Aide
Everyday Alaska's public safety employees risk their lives and health to protect the lives and property of our citizens. Gratefully the state recognizes this and makes public safety employees eligible for retirement at 20 years of service instead of 25 as is the standard. This discrepancy ... Sponsor Statement »
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| HB 106 : Village Public Safety Officers
Signed Into Law! Chapter 49 SLA 09
Sponsored by Rep. Reggie Joule | Relating to grants to nonprofit regional corporations, and, in certain situations, to municipalities with populations of less than 10,000, for village public safety officers in rural areas; defining rural area for the purpose of the village public safety officer program; and authorizing municipalities to accept grants under, and contract with respect to, the village public safety officer program.
Version: CSHB 106(STA)(TITLE AM)
Status: Chapter 49 SLA 09 : 2009-07-07
Contact: Elizabeth Hensley, 465-4924, Legislative Aide
Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) serve as first responders in rural Alaska when disasters such as fires, lost persons, and medical emergencies strike. They also provide the only consistent law enforcement and crime prevention services in the majority of Alaskan villages, which ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis
• Northwest Arctic Borough's Resolution of Support [PDF:119KB]
2009-04-19 : Legislature OKs VPSO Expansion for Municipalities
Joule's HB 106 Offers DPS Grants for Municipalities if Non-Profits Decline
2009-04-14 : House Passes VPSO Expansion Bill
Joule's HB 106 Offers Small Muni'S Chance to Use Program
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| HB 110 : Psychologists' Licensing & Practice
Signed Into Law! Chapter 26 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Bob Herron | Relating to the practice and licensing of psychologists.
Version: CSHB 110(HSS)
Status: Chapter 26 SLA 10 : 2010-06-01
Contact: Liz Clement, 465-6576
CS HB 110 (HSS), "Psychologists' Licensing and Practice", hopes to clarify current statute regarding the licensing and regulation of psychologists in Alaska.
When current statute was written outlining the licensure of psychologists, the State Board of Psychologist and ... Sponsor Statement »
2010-04-14 : HB 110 Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor
Bill would tighten statutory licensing language for psychologists, also make process more efficient
2010-02-24 : HB 110 Passes House, Heads To Senate
Bill would tighten statutory licensing language for psychologists, also make process more efficient
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| HB 126 : Extend/Resume State Custody Of Children
Signed Into Law! Chapter 80 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Les Gara | Relating to extensions and resumptions of state custody of children; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CSHB 126(FIN)
Status: Chapter 80 SLA 10 : 2010-06-15
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| HB 134 : Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits
Signed Into Law! Chapter 53 SLA 09
Sponsored by Rep. John Harris | Relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CSHB 134(FIN)
Status: Chapter 53 SLA 09 : 2009-07-09
Contact: John Bitney, 465-3721
The House Resources Committee Substitute for HB 134 represents a compromise to address the issue of permits for wastewater discharges from large commercial passenger vessels known as cruise ships.
In 2006, Alaska voters approved the cruise ship initiative that amended the law to ... Sponsor Statement »
• Harris Letter to Gov [PDF:100KB]
• Gov Letter to Harris [PDF:48KB]
2009-02-13 : Harris Intro's AK Water Quality Standards Bill
HB 134 Allows DEC Discretion in Regulating Discharge Law
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| HB 167 : Tax Credit For State Tourism Program
Sponsored by Rep. Charisse Millett | An Act relating to a corporation income tax credit for contributions by a person owning or operating a commercial passenger vessel to a qualified trade association that was awarded a contract by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, and used for planning and executing a destination tourism marketing campaign.
Status: (H) FIN : 2009-04-08
Contact: Genevieve Wojtusik, 465-3879
Alaska's tourism industry, a vibrant part of our economy, has made it known that Alaska is struggling to maintain and grow a market share in national and international markets. With the onset of the worldwide economic downturn, and competing destinations far outspending Alaska with ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis
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| HB 185 : Labor Neutrality For State Contracts
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly | An Act relating to the labor organization position of state agencies and others with regard to construction contracts paid for by state money.
Status: (H) L&C : 2009-03-12
Contact: Derek Miller, 465-6879, Legislative Aide
HB 185 promotes and ensures open competition on state construction projects, while maintaining government neutrality towards construction contractors' labor relations. The intent of HB 185 is to reduce construction costs, expand job opportunities and prevent unfair discrimination ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis  [PDF:77KB]
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| HB 209 : Surcharge: Oil Exported To Certain States
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault | An Act providing for a surcharge on oil produced in the state and delivered to a state that imposes a tax on fuel delivered to this state.
Status: (H) RES : 2009-03-30
2009-03-30 : Chenault Intro's Oil Export Surcharge Legislation
HB 209 Filed in Response to Washington State Fuel Tax Legislation
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| HB 210 : Izembek State Game Refuge Land Exchange
Passed Legislature! Await Transmit To Governor
Sponsored by Rep. Bryce Edgmon | Designating Kinzarof Lagoon as part of the Izembek State Game Refuge; authorizing a land exchange with the federal government in which state land adjacent to the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and within the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge is exchanged for federal land to serve as a road corridor through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and federal land located on Sitkinak Island; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CSHB 210(RES)
Status: Await Transmit To Governor : 2010-04-14
Contact: Timothy Clark, 465-2839
On March 30th President Obama signed the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. This act includes Congressional approval for a land exchange between the State of Alaska and the federal government to allow a single-lane, unpaved road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis [PDF:69KB]
2010-04-15 : Legislature Approves King Cove - Cold Bay Road in Izembek Land Swap
Edgmon's HB 210 marks a milestone in the southwest community's 30-year struggle
2009-04-11 : House Gives State Authority for Cold Bay-King Cove Road
Edgmon's HB 210 Grants Izembek Land Swap Following Federal Approval
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| HB 246 : Sport Fish Guide Licenses
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman | An Act delaying the repeal of certain statutes relating to the licensing and regulation of sport fishing operators and sport fishing guides and licensing and registration of sport fishing vessels until January 1, 2013; and providing for an effective date.
Status: (H) FIN : 2010-04-14
Contact: Jim Ellis, 465-3820
HB 246 extends Alaska's sport fish guide licensing and reporting program for one year. The data collected through this program has been an important tool for the proper management of sport fisheries through a better understanding of our fish stocks and their harvest. In addition, ... Sponsor Statement »
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| HB 266 : Personal Use Fishing Priority
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze, Rep. Wes Keller, Rep. Mark Neuman | An Act providing for a priority for a fishery that is restricted to residents when fishing restrictions are implemented to achieve an escapement goal.
Status: (H) FSH : 2010-01-19
Contact: Ben Mulligan, 465-4958
Insuring that residents have access to Alaska's fisheries resources is vitally important as we continue to grow as a state. Right now, user groups are growing both in size and number, splitting the allocation of our resources into smaller and smaller percentages. However, one thing ... Sponsor Statement »
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| HB 281 : Board Of Game/Fish & Game Commissioner
Sponsored by Rep. Charisse Millett | An Act relating to the duties of the commissioner of fish and game and to the interest of the Board of Game in public safety as it relates to game.
Status: (H) CRA : 2010-01-19
Contact: Genevieve Wojtusik, 465-3879
With Alaska's highly populated urban areas, and the increase in wildlife - bears in particular - coming into the area, there is an opportunity and a responsibility in front of applicable agencies to focus on the problem. It has become an even more disturbing problem with the recent ... Sponsor Statement »
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| HB 294 : Extend Sunset Of Boating Regulation
Signed Into Law! Chapter 47 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman | Amending the termination date of certain statutes relating to the use, operation, and regulation of boats, a uniform state waterway marking system, and civil liability for boat owners by extending the termination date by two years; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CSHB 294(FIN)
Status: Chapter 47 SLA 10 : 2010-06-04
Contact: Jim Ellis, 465-3820
House Bill 294 extends the sunset dates of the Statewide Boating Safety and Education program for six years. In 2009 HB 151 was passed which extended the program for one year, allowing funding to continue to 2010.
This program has been successful as more boaters follow safety ... Sponsor Statement »
• White Paper - Alaska's Boating Safety Dollars at Work [PDF:364KB]
2010-04-13 : House Acts to Extend Boating Safety and Education Program
Neuman's HB 294 Pushes Next Sunset Review Back to July 1, 2013
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| HB 318 : Unregulated Potable Water Systems
Sponsored by Rep. John Harris | An Act relating to public use of unregulated water systems.
Status: (H) CRA : 2010-01-29
Contact: Peter Fellman, 465-6578
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| HB 319 : Concealed Handguns/Fed Firemarms Forms
Signed Into Law! Chapter 24 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Hawker | An Act relating to firearms; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CSHB 319(FIN)
Status: Chapter 24 SLA 10 : 2010-05-27
Contact: Juli Lucky, 465-4949
In Alaska, anyone who is 21 years of age or older and legally allowed to own a firearm is allowed to carry it concealed without a permit. However, there are still people who obtain Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits (ACHP) for other reasons, including reciprocity with other states. ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis
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| HB 344 : Salmon Product Develop. Tax Credit
Signed Into Law! Chapter 102 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Thomas | Relating to the salmon product development tax credit; and providing for an effective date by amending an effective date in sec. 7, ch. 57, SLA 2003, as amended by sec. 4, ch. 3, SLA 2006, and by sec. 4, ch. 8, SLA 2008.
Version: CSHB 344(FIN)
Status: Chapter 102 SLA 10 : 2010-06-25
Contact: Peter Ecklund, 465-3732
House Bill 344 extends the deadline for salmon processors in Alaska to receive a salmon product development tax credit. The program allows applicants to claim a credit on their annual fisheries business tax for 50% of the purchase costs of eligible equipment. Credits received may ... Sponsor Statement »
2010-06-25 : Thomas Comments on Enactment of Fishing, Lands Bills
Haines Rep's HB 344, Wrangell Rep's HB 273 Signed into Law
2010-04-16 : Salmon Product Development Tax Credit Extension Heading to Gov
Thomas' HB 344 extends credit through 2015, Adds Ice Machines to Credit List
2010-04-07 : House Acts To Extend Salmon Product Development Tax Credit
Thomas' HB 344
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| HB 369 : In-State Pipeline/ Coordinator/ Team
Signed Into Law! Chapter 7 SLA 10
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault | Relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, the office of in-state gasline project coordinator, and the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; requiring the development of an in-state natural gas pipeline plan, to be delivered to the legislature by July 1, 2011, that provides for a natural gas pipeline that is operational by December 31, 2015; directing the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team to assume responsibilities under sec. 19, ch. 14, SLA 2009; requiring expedited review and action by state agencies or entities relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline project; clarifying the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; relating to definitions of certain terms that relate to a project that may be developed by the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; relating to an exemption from application of AS 38.35 for certain natural gas carriers; and providing for an effective date.
Version: SCS CSHB 369(FIN)
Status: Chapter 7 SLA 10 : 2010-04-26
Contact: Tom Wright, 465-6618, House Majority Staff
Committee Substitute for House Bill 369 (FIN) am was introduced as an effort to expedite the process for an in-state natural gas pipeline. The in-state gasline has been a topic of discussion in the Legislature and the Administration for a number of years. Currently, there are two ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis
• Letter from ANGDA - March 10, 2010 [PDF:143KB]
• Sec. 19, Ch 14, SLA 2009 [PDF:80KB]
2010-05-25 : Alaska House of Representatives Republican Majority Ajournment Book
26th Alaska Legislature First Session 2010
2010-04-26 : Speaker Comments on HB 369 Enactment
Governor's Signature Means JIGDT Can Begin Working to Bring Gas to Alaskans
2010-04-19 : Legislature OKs Creating Joint In-State Gasoline Development Team
Speaker's HB 369 unifies disparate state efforts, AHFC's Fauske to lead
2010-04-08 : Press Availability Scheduled on HB 369 & SB 287
Speaker Chenault, Sen. Resources Co-Chair McGuire to speak on in-state gas bills
2010-03-24 : House OKs Creating Joint In-State Gasline Development Team
Chenault's HB 369 seeks to unify state approach, bring a project plan in 2011
2010-03-10 : Resources Approves Joint In-State Gasline Development Team Bill
Speaker's HB 369 Advances to House Finance Committee - Calls for Gasline Online by 2015
2010-02-23 : Majority Audio Actualities For Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010
Speaker Chenault comments on introducing HB 369 on In-State Gasline
2010-02-23 : Bill Proposes In-State Gasline Be Brought On-Line By 2015
Speaker's HB 369 unifies effort with Joint In-State Gasline Development Team
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| HB 381 : Self Defense
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman | An Act relating to self defense in any place where a person has a right to be.
Version: CSHB 381(JUD)
Status: (S) FIN : 2010-04-18
Contact: Jim Ellis, 465-3820
HB 381 recognizes that Alaskan residents have right to use deadly force to protect their families, persons and property whether they are at home, work, or in any place they have a right to be present. It does this by expanding your right to stand your ground when threatened and by ... Sponsor Statement »
• Sectional Analysis for 26-LS1534\R [PDF:29KB]
2010-04-12 : House Approves Self Defense Legislation
Neuman's HB 381 Expands Alaskan's Rights to Stand their Ground
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| HCR 2 : In-State Gas Pipeline
Passed Legislature! Transmitted To Governor
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras | Urging the Governor to commit to providing energy security for all Alaskans by supporting the in-state gas pipeline project and assisting the project in its efforts to secure needed permits, rights-of-way, engineering specifications, and other approvals necessary or desirable, to bundle the approvals for sale on the market to interested private sector pipeline companies, and in all other ways to act in due haste to move the in-state natural gas pipeline to a construction phase; urging the Governor to support the persons working on the in-state gas pipeline project in discussions with and obtaining of letters of intent from potential industrial users of natural gas, including the Agrium U.S., Inc., facility, the ConocoPhillips/Marathon facility, mining companies, and other businesses interested in value-added processing of Brooks Range foothills that exceeds the needs and demands of Alaskans for affordable natural gas; urging the Governor to continue negotiations with one or more entities capable of producing and supplying natural gas from the North Slope or Brooks Range foothills to Southcentral and Interior Alaska on commercially reasonable terms and in sufficient quantities to support the energy needs of Alaskans and the economic viability of a pipeline; urging the Governor to expedite the permits necessary or desirable to construct and operate a gas-to-liquids facility at Point Mackenzie if a feasibility document shows that it is economically viable; and urging the Governor to take the actions requested in this resolution, as necessary and appropriate, immediately and with all reasonable speed and effort.
Version: SCS CSHCR 2(FIN)
Status: Transmitted To Governor : 2010-05-20
Contact: Margaret Dowling, 465-6841
The intent of House Concurrent Resolution No. 2 is to provide energy security for Alaskans. This resolution urges the Governor to take action that will facilitate development of a small diameter natural gas pipeline, commonly referred to as the "bullet line." With completion ... Sponsor Statement »
2010-04-13 : Legislature Urges Governor to Support In-State Gasline
House Concurs in Senate Changes to Ramras' House Concurrent Resolution 2
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| HCR 3 : In-State Gas Pipeline
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras | Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by taking and encouraging all action that would support a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region, including initiating any necessary negotiations to reopen the Agrium plant in Kenai.
Version: HCR 3 AM
Status: (S) RES : 2009-03-02
Contact: Margaret Dowling, 465-6841
HCR 3, 4, and 5 have been condensed into one resolution - CS for HCR 2 version 26-LS0264\T
The intent of House Concurrent Resolution No. 2 is to provide energy security for Alaskans. This resolution urges the Governor to take action that will facilitate development of a small ... Sponsor Statement »
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| HCR 4 : In-State Gas Pipeline
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras | Requesting the governor to provide energy security for Alaskans by taking and encouraging all appropriate action to support development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region including advocating an increase in the amount of natural gas that may be exported under authority granted by the United States Department of Energy.
Version: HCR 4 AM
Status: (S) RES : 2009-03-02
Contact: Margaret Dowling, 465-6841
HCR 3, 4, and 5 have been condensed into one resolution - CS for HCR 2 version 26-LS0264\T
The intent of House Concurrent Resolution No. 2 is to provide energy security for Alaskans. This resolution urges the Governor to take action that will facilitate development of a small ... Sponsor Statement »
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| HCR 5 : In-State Gas Pipeline
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras | Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by working on significant elements and components to support the timely construction of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region and to take necessary and appropriate action to assist and facilitate the process for a private entity to make a final investment decision to commit to the pipeline before November 1, 2010.
Version: HCR 5 AM
Status: (S) RES : 2009-03-02
Contact: Margaret Dowling, 465-6841
HCR 3, 4, and 5 have been condensed into one resolution - CS for HCR 2 version 26-LS0264\T
The intent of House Concurrent Resolution No. 2 is to provide energy security for Alaskans. This resolution urges the Governor to take action that will facilitate development of a small ... Sponsor Statement »
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| HCR 7 : Decoration Of Honor
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 7
Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom | Relating to awarding the Alaska Decoration of Honor to certain members of the military.
Version: SCS HCR 7(STA)
Status: Legis Resolve 7 : 2009-06-02
Contact: Laura Pierre, 465-3783
This resolution awards the Alaska Decoration of Honor to six individuals who were killed in the line of duty, between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008, while honorably serving our state and country. This award was established in 2007 through House Bill 244. The Decoration of ... Sponsor Statement »
• Work Draft - SCS HCR 7 (26-LS0547\R - dated 03/04/09) [PDF:39KB]
2009-03-16 : Dahlstrom's HCR 7 Passes Senate
Alaskan Soldiers Killed in Action Honored by the Legislature
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| HCR 10 : Oppose Federal Control Of State Land & Water
Passed Legislature! Transmitted To Governor
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Hawker | Urging the Governor to exercise all available legal options to restrain the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, from intruding on the sovereign right of the state to exercise jurisdiction over navigable water and submerged land and urging the Governor to allocate sufficient resources to the Department of Law, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fish and Game to defend the state's right to manage the public use of its navigable water.
Version: CSHCR 10(RES)
Status: Transmitted To Governor : 2010-05-20
Contact: Juli Lucky, 465-4949
The State of Alaska owns and has the right to manage submerged land and navigable water in the state, unless Congress has specifically limited the state's authority. However, due to federal action, Alaska is quickly losing one if its most valuable assets and Alaskans are losing the ... Sponsor Statement »
2009-04-10 : House Asks Gov to Fight Feds on Management of Submerged Lands & Navigable Waters
Hawker's HCR 10 Passes, Urges Governor to Protect Alaska'S Sovereignty
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| HCR 12 : Urging Reevaluation Of AGIA License
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras | Requesting that the governor and the attorney general review and reevaluate the license issued to TransCanada Alaska Company, LLC, and Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd., jointly as licensee, under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act to determine whether the project proposed by the licensee sufficiently maximizes the benefits to the people of the state and merits continuing the license, taking into consideration economic changes affecting project financing, the availability of liquefied natural gas and natural gas from nonconventional sources, the state's risk of paying treble damages associated with an in- state gas pipeline, and the expected budget deficit; and requesting that the governor and the attorney general report the outcome of the review and reevaluation within six months.
Status: Withdrawn By Sponsor : 2009-04-18
Contact: Margaret Dowling, 465-6841
2010-02-09 : Second Stage Report Released
Semi-annual Gasline Evaluation Report provides updates on project progress
2009-03-12 : Resolution Introduced to Re-Evalute AGIA Licensing
HCR 12 Asks Governor and AG to Review Decision to Grant License in Light of Current Economic Climate and State'S Risk of Paying Treble Damages
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| HCR 16 : Proclaiming Senator Daniel Inouye Day
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 22
Sponsored by Rep. John Harris | Requesting the Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009, as Senator Daniel Inouye Day.
Version: HCR 16 AM
Status: Legis Resolve 22 : 2009-06-08
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| HCR 19 : Aidea Report On In-State Fuel Storage
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras | Urging the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to present a business case to the Alaska State Legislature that includes a method for financing, a plan to solicit proposals for a public and private venture, and an analysis of the economic feasibility of a state-built and privately operated fuel storage facility that would serve the public interest by providing Alaskans with a reliable source of jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline at competitive prices.
Status: (S) FIN : 2010-04-11
Contact: Margaret Dowling, 465-6841
In 2009 the House Judiciary Committee investigated the unusually high price of gasoline in the state of Alaska relative to the rest of the country. The public outrage had grown steadily as the prices in the Lower 48 sank and the prices in Alaska did not. To further annoy consumers, ... Sponsor Statement »
2010-04-05 : House Acts To Have AIDEA Analyse Gasoline Storage
Ramras' HCR 19 looks to bolster state's limited fuel storage capacity to cut down on consumer costs
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| HCR 20 : Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 34
Sponsored by Rep. Anna Fairclough | Proclaiming the month of April 2010 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Status: Legis Resolve 34 : 2010-04-13
Contact: Karen Schuessler, 465-3777, Office Manager
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]
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| HJR 14 : Federal/Federally Funded Contracts
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly | Relating to federal and federally funded construction contracts.
Status: (H) L&C : 2009-02-06
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| HJR 21 : Groundfish Fisheries Licenses
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Alan Austerman | Requesting the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to cease consideration of an amendment package that would require a Pacific cod endorsement for a license limitation program license holder to participate in the Pacific cod fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska.
Status: (S) RLS : 2009-04-06
Contact: Erin Harrington, 465-2487
House Joint Resolution 21 requests the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) to cease consideration of an amendment package that would require a Pacific cod endorsement for a license limitation program (LLP) license holder to participate in the Pacific cod fixed gear fisheries ... Sponsor Statement »
2009-03-23 : Austerman's HJR 21 Passes House
Resolution Would Keep Pacific Cod Fisheries Open Without Endorsement
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| HJR 29 : Designating 2009 As The Year Of Army Nco
Sponsored by Rep. Carl Gatto | Designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army.
Status: (H) RLS : 2009-04-02
Contact: Sandra Wilson, 465-3163, Legislative Assistant
The Non-Commissioned Officers are the backbone of the Army, an invaluable wealth of information, knowledge and experience. They are the main cog in the wheel that allows the Army to operate at a time when limits are stretched, while fighting wars on two separate fronts. They are one ... Sponsor Statement »
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| HJR 33 : Restart Cook Inlet Production
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Kurt Olson | Urging immediate action by the governor, the Alaska Congressional delegation, and state and federal agencies to assist in the restart of oil production in Cook Inlet that was affected by the eruption of Mt. Redoubt, in a safe and responsible manner.
Version: CSHJR 33(RES) AM
Status: (S) RES : 2009-04-19
Alaska's economy is largely dependent on oil and gas production in the Cook Inlet basin. Much of this production has been stopped, however, due to the recent volcanic activity at Mt. Redoubt. The production stoppage threatens to cripple the state economy with a decline in oil ... Sponsor Statement »
2009-04-13 : Olson Introduces Cook Inlet Oil Resolution In Wake Of Redoubt Eruptions
HJR 33 urges Gov, feds, to get facilities back on-line
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| HJR 48 : Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act
Passed Legislature! Transmitted To Governor
Sponsored by Rep. Beth Kerttula | Urging the United States Congress to pass the Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act.
Status: Transmitted To Governor : 2010-06-10
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| HJR 50 : Opposing S. 1535--Limit On Aerial Hunting
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman | Urging the United States Congress to reject S. 1535 and H.R. 3381, the Protect America's Wildlife Act of 2009, which seek to limit aerial hunting of wildlife.
Status: (H) RES : 2010-02-23
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| HR 6 : Develop Mental Health Trust Land
Passed House! House Resolve 6
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze | Encouraging the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority to develop its land and resources to the fullest extent possible consistent with its legal and moral responsibility to advance mental health services and employment opportunities that protect and enhance the lives of those who benefit from the mental health trust.
Version: CSHR 6(FIN)
Status: (H) Resolve 6 : 2009-05-05
Contact: James Armstrong, 465-4958, Capital Budget Coordinator
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| HR 8 : Oppose TSA Security Rule
Passed House! House Resolve 5
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly | Opposing a rule proposed by the Transportation Security Administration that would require certain security measures under a Large Aircraft Security Program for general aviation and commercial aircraft with a gross take-off weight of 12,500 pounds or more.
Status: (H) Resolve 5 : 2009-03-09
2009-02-25 : House Asks TSA to Drop Proposed Security Regulations
Kelly's HR 8 Voices Disapproval of Large Aircraft Security Program Plans
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| HR 10 : In Support Of Senator Ted Stevens
Passed House! House Resolve 7
Sponsored by | Expressing support for Senator Ted Stevens and severe displeasure and indignation with the federal government's deplorable investigation and prosecution of the Senator.
Version: HR 10 AM
Status: (H) Resolve 7 : 2009-06-02
2009-04-08 : House Condemns Feds Over Mishandling Stevens Case
Foster's HR 10 Calls on Formal Apology, Investigation into Misconduct
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| HR 11 : Requesting Status Reports On AGIA Project
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras | Requesting the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue to prepare biannual reports to the legislature on the status of the project licensed under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act.
Status: Withdrawn By Sponsor : 2009-04-19
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| HR 12 : Supporting Kensington Gold Mine
Passed House! House Resolve 9
Sponsored by Rep. Cathy Muñoz | Reaffirming support for the environmentally responsible development of the Kensington Gold Mine; and urging the governor to encourage and facilitate the prompt continuation or reinstatement, reactivation, and period extension of permits authorizing the construction and operation of the Kensington Gold Mine upon a decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of the Kensington Gold Mine.
Status: (H) Resolve 9 : 2009-06-08
2009-04-16 : House Offers Support for Kensington Mine Before Court
HR 12 Asks for State Permitting Help on Project, Pending Supreme Court Ruling
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| HR 13 : Anchorage Vehicle Inspection Program
Passed House! House Resolve 10
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze | Encouraging the repeal of the Anchorage Vehicle Inspection and Management Program.
Version: CSHR 13(RLS)
Status: (H) Resolve 10 : 2010-03-17
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| SB 32 : Medicaid: Home/Community Based Services
Passed Senate!
Sponsored by Sen. Johnny Ellis | An Act relating to medical assistance payments for home and community-based services and provision of personal care services in a recipient's home; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CSSB 32(FIN)
Status: (H) FIN : 2009-04-14
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| SB 45 : Veterans' Cemetery/ Fund/ Plates/ Preference
Signed Into Law! Chapter 21 SLA 09
Sponsored by Sen. Charlie Huggins, Sen. Gene Therriault | Relating to state employment preferences for veterans, former prisoners of war, and members of the Alaska National Guard; authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund; and authorizing the legislature to appropriate income from fees collected for commemorative veterans' plates to the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund.
Version: CSSB 45(FIN)
Status: Chapter 21 SLA 09 : 2009-05-25
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| SB 110 : Preservation Of Evidence/DNA I.D. System
Signed Into Law! Chapter 20 SLA 10
Sponsored by Sen. Hollis French | Relating to post-conviction DNA testing, to the preservation of certain evidence, and to the DNA identification registration system; relating to post-conviction relief procedures; relating to representation by the public defender; amending Rule 35.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date.
Version: HCS CSSB 110(FIN)
Status: Chapter 20 SLA 10 : 2010-05-14
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| SB 215 : Pioneers Home Rx Drug Benefit
Signed Into Law! Chapter 90 SLA 10
Sponsored by Sen. Wielechowski, Sen. Olson, Sen. Kookesh, Sen. Ellis, Sen. Davis | Requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to accept federal prescription drug benefits or to provide comparable benefits for residents of the Alaska Pioneers' Home.
Status: Chapter 90 SLA 10 : 2010-06-17
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| SB 219 : Traumatic Brain Injury: Program/Medicaid
Signed Into Law! Chapter 109 SLA 10
Sponsored by Sen. Lesil McGuire | Establishing a traumatic or acquired brain injury program and registry within the Department of Health and Social Services; and relating to medical assistance coverage for traumatic or acquired brain injury services.
Version: CSSB 219(FIN)
Status: Chapter 109 SLA 10 : 2010-06-25
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| SB 239 : Ignition Interlock Devices/ DUI/ Chem. Test
Signed Into Law! Chapter 85 SLA 10
Sponsored by Sen. Kevin Meyer | Relating to ignition interlock devices, to refusal to submit to a chemical test, and to driving while under the influence.
Version: HCS CSSB 239(JUD)
Status: Chapter 85 SLA 10 : 2010-06-16
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| SB 243 : Geothermal Resource: Royalty/ Permit/ Fee
Signed Into Law! Chapter 38 SLA 10
Sponsored by Sen. Lesil McGuire | Relating to geothermal resources; relating to the royalty obligation for geothermal resources; transferring from the Department of Natural Resources to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission authority over permitting and inspection of geothermal wells; providing for a regulatory cost charge for geothermal wells; and providing for an effective date.
Version: HCS CSSB 243(RES)
Status: Chapter 38 SLA 10 : 2010-06-02
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| SCR 1 : Brain Injury Awareness Month: March 2009
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 2
Sponsored by Sen. Lesil McGuire | Relating to establishing March 2009 as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Status: Legis Resolve 2 : 2009-04-15
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| SCR 12 : Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 35
Sponsored by Sen. Kevin Meyer | Proclaiming September 9, 2010, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day.
Status: Legis Resolve 35 : 2010-06-16
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| SCR 14 : Filipino American History Month
Passed Legislature! Transmitted To Governor
Sponsored by | Recognizing October 2010 as Filipino American History Month.
Status: Transmitted To Governor : 2010-06-11
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| SJR 3 : Firearms In National Park
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 15
Sponsored by Sen. Gene Therriault | Relating to carrying firearms in national parks.
Status: Legis Resolve 15 : 2009-07-09
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| SJR 10 : Support S. 371-Concealed Carry Reciproc.
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 12
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Thomas | Urging the United States Congress to adopt S. 371, the Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009.
Status: Legis Resolve 12 : 2009-07-10
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| SJR 16 : Offshore Oil & Gas Revenue
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 16
Sponsored by Sen. Bill Wielechowski | Expressing support for responsible development of the oil and gas resources in federal waters offshore of Alaska's coast as a means to ensure energy independence, security for the nation, and jobs for Alaskans; and urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently sharing with all coastal energy-producing states, on an ongoing basis, revenue generated from oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf, to ensure that those states develop, support, and maintain necessary infrastructure and preserve environmental integrity.
Version: CSSJR 16(RES)
Status: Legis Resolve 16 : 2009-07-23
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| SJR 17 : Designating 2009 As The Year Of Army Nco
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 9
Sponsored by Sen. Charlie Huggins | Designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army.
Status: Legis Resolve 9 : 2009-06-17
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| SJR 22 : Federal Preemption Of Salmon Management
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 33
Sponsored by Sen. Charlie Huggins | Opposing litigation that seeks to eliminate the Kenai, Kasilof, and Chitina sockeye salmon personal use dip net fisheries.
Version: HCS CSSJR 22(FSH)
Status: Legis Resolve 33 : 2010-04-15
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| SJR 27 : Federal Funding: Domestic Seafood Marketing
Signed Into Law! Legis Resolve 37
Sponsored by | Urging the federal government to provide funding for domestic seafood marketing and promotional activities.
Version: CSSJR 27(RES)
Status: Legis Resolve 37 : 2010-06-25
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