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| Governor signs Kelly's HB 370 – Wildland Fire Management Policy
Kelly's HB 370 Allows DNR to Include Cabins, Lodges & Other Structures in Fire Management Planning & Decision-making | 2008-05-06: Rep. Mike Kelly Governor Palin signed House Bill (HB) 370, legislation making statutory changes to state wildland fire management planning to allow for the inclusion of cabins, lodges and other structures. The bill, sponsored by Representative Mike Kelly, R-Fairbanks, brings the statutes in line ... Read More » |
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| Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force Members Named
Rep. Johnson and Sen. Green to Head 10-member Panel | 2008-05-02: House & Senate Majority Press House and Senate leaders have announced their appointments to the Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force. Alaska State Senate President Lyda Green, R-Wasilla, and Speaker of the House John Harris, R-Valdez, have named their five respective members.
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| Search & Rescue Volunteers Gain Workers' Comp Coverage
Senate Passes Meyer's HB 320: Affords Same Benefit as Other Volunteer Classifications | 2008-04-12: Rep. Kevin Meyer The Alaska State Senate today unanimously passed House Bill (HB) 320, that will protect volunteer search and rescue personell. The bill, sponsored by House Finance Committee Co-Chair Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, treats search and rescue volunteers assisting the Alaska State Troopers ... Read More » |
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| Paid Leave for Organ/Marrow Donations off to Governor
LeDoux's HB 252 Gives State Employees Security in Taking Leave | 2008-04-12: Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux The Alaska State Senate today unanimously passed House Bill (HB) 252, legislation granting state employees paid leave for the purpose of making a personal organ or bone marrow donation. HB 252 may be called the Richard Foster, Stanley M. Robbins, and Alex Cesar Donor Act.
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| Legislature Votes to Toughen Penalty for Impersonating a Public Servant
Dahlstrom's HB 286 Increases Charge to Class 'C' Felony | 2008-04-12: Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom The Alaska State House of Representatives today concurred in Senate changes to House Bill (HB) 286, sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Anchorage/Eagle River. The bill increases the charge for impersonating a public servant in the first degree from a Class 'B' misdemeanor to a Class ... Read More » |
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| House OKs Vocational Education Account Creation
Neuman's HB 2 Offers New Funding Source for Funding Voc. Ed. Programs | 2008-04-12: Rep. Mark Neuman The Alaska State House of Representatives today concurred in Senate changes to House Bill (HB) 2, legislation creating the Vocational Education Account within the state general fund to help pay for classes and programs in schools and educational institutions statewide.
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| Comprehensive Consumer Protection Act Heads to Governor
HB 65 - The Personal Information Protection Act Combats Identity Theft | 2008-04-12: Rep. John Coghill The Alaska State House of Representatives today unanimously concurred with Senate changes to House Bill (HB) 65, legislation dealing with all areas of personal information and consumer protection. The bill, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman John Coghill, R-North Pole, carries ... Read More » |
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| Coghill Resolution Opposing Fed Insurance Oversight Heads to Governor
HJR 24 Opposes Fed's Insurance Regulation | 2008-04-12: Rep. John Coghill The Alaska State House of Representatives has concurred with Senate changes to House Joint Resolution (HJR) 24, a message from the Legislature opposing federal oversight of the insurance industry. The resolution, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman John Coghill, R-North Pole, ... Read More » |
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| State Tourism Marketing Program Gets Senate OK for 70/30 Match
Harris' HB 147 Adjusts State's Share 20 Percent to Continue Programs Efforts | 2008-04-11: Rep. John Harris The Alaska State Senate today unanimously passed House Bill (HB) 147, legislation adjusting the state's match for the State Tourism Marketing Program. The bill, sponsored by House Speaker John Harris, R-Valdez, changes the state's matching share from a 50-50 match, or dollar ... Read More » |
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| Renewable Energy Fund Legislation Heads to Governor
HB 152 Offers Statewide Push to Help Combat Rising Costs of Energy | 2008-04-11: Rep. John Harris The Alaska House of Representatives today concurred in Senate changes to House Bill (HB) 152, legislation creating a renewable energy fund.
The Senate amended the bill to include the establishment of:
a legislative task force to continue discussing long-term policy goals
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| Concurrence on Recreational Land Use Bill Sends HB 25 to Governor
Private Lands Could Be Open to Users with Passage of Seaton Measure | 2008-04-11: Rep. Paul Seaton The Alaska House of Representatives today concurred in Senate changes to House Bill (HB 25), legislation that sets guidelines and protections for the public use of private property. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, increases private landowners' protection from ... Read More » |
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| Coghill's States Rights Resolution Heads to Governor
HJR 19 Opposes Fed's Real ID Requirements | 2008-04-11: Rep. John Coghill The Alaska State Senate today passed a resolution asserting state's rights as they relate to federal enactment of the Real ID Act. HJR 19, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman John Coghill, R-North Pole, is a message to the Congress objecting to the measure which shows no direct ... Read More » |
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| Charitable Giving on PFDs One Step Closer to the Finish Line
Thomas' HB 166 Would Allow Alaskans to Give Through PFD Applications | 2008-04-11: Rep. Bill Thomas The Alaska House of Representatives today concurred in Senate changes to House Bill (HB) 166, legislation allowing state residents to contribute to charities, community foundations, and educational organizations through their Permanent Fund Dividend. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Bill ... Read More » |
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| Bill Protecting Firefighters Heads to Governor
HB 200 Covers Workers' Comp for Disease Presumption | 2008-04-11: Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, Sen. Hollis French The Alaska State Senate today passed House Bill (HB) 200, legislation adding disease presumption to workers' compensation claims for volunteer and professional firefighters. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River/Anchorage, lays out specific qualifiers including, ... Read More » |
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