05-22-03: New Drilling Incentives for Marginal Fields
Flexibility Will Encourage More Oil and Gas Production

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Vic Kohring 64 K

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Vic Kohring 448 K

05-21-03: Session Ends on Time
House Majority Holds the Line on General Fund Spending

05-21-03: First Session Lays Foundation for Alaska's Future
Senate Majority Moved Forward With People's Mandate

05-21-03: Cigarette Tax Stamp Heads to Governor for Final Stamp
Bunde says Tax Stamp is Fair Revenue Generator

05-21-03: Think Twice Before You Try and Make That Light
Break a Traffic Law That Causes a Fatal Accident - Face 3 Years License Revocation

05-20-03: Repeal of 800 year old Doctrine Heads to Governor
Private Landowners Rights More Protected with Passage of SB 93

05-20-03: Both Sides and Both House Come Together on Consumer Protection
Cowdery/Elton Bill Limits Use of Credit Scoring by Insurance Companies

05-20-03: Legislature Approves Gas Pipeline Financing
Bill authorizes the issuance of railroad bonds

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Vic Kohring 65 K

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Vic Kohring 448 K

05-19-03: Military Reservists Bill Heads to Governor
Bipartisan bill allows pay and benefits for state employee called to active duty

05-19-03: House Approves Improvements to Regulatory Commission
New Standards for How Current Carriers Will Serve Competitors

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Lesil McGuire 62 K

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Lesil McGuire 429 K

05-17-03: Bunde Sends Strong Symbolic Message to Washington
Calls on Congress to End Federal Subsidy of Ethanol

05-17-03: Brady Bill Resolution Passes House
Resolution Protects the Privacy of Law Abiding Citizens

05-15-03: Senate Passes State's Capital Budget
$1.5 Billion to Address Alaska's Capital Needs

05-15-03: Bi-Partisan Effort Helps State Employees Called to Active Duty
Taylor/Elton Bill Allows For Pay and Benefits for State Employee Reservists

05-15-03: House Approves Nurse Incentive Program
Debt Relief Will Help Bring More Nurses to the State

05-15-03: Informed Consent Bill Passes Senate
Women Have New Tool for Garnering Information about Reproductive Choice

05-15-03: SB 185 Passes Senate and Keeps Jobs Flowing in Inlet
Royalty Reduction Will Keep Cook Inlet Oil Production Viable

05-15-03: House Approves Increased Parental Liability
Larger Restitution Means a Greater Deterrent of Vandalism

05-14-03: Senate Approves Additional General Fund Revenue
Another 25-Percent of Royalties Have Always Been Available

05-14-03: Bi-Partisan Effort Scores Relief for Consumers
Cowdery/Elton Bill Limits Use of Credit Scoring by Insurance Companies

05-14-03: House Allows Electronic Procurement Test Program
Pilot Program Explores Gaining Efficiency, Saving Money

04-07-04: House Passes Youth Vote Ambassador Program
Program Will Help Foster Interest In The Political Process

05-13-03: House Gathers Behind Patriot Act Resolution
Bipartisan Effort to Speak Out for Individual Liberties

05-08-03: House Acts to Reduce the Cost of Individual Health Care
Option to Forego Some Mandates Will Reduce Premiums

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Norman Rokeberg 132 K

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Norman Rokeberg 922 K

05-08-03: House Approves Definitions of Organic Produce
Aligns with Federal Requirements, Saves Farmers Money

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Bill Stoltze 58 K

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Bill Stoltze 406 K

05-08-03: House Passes Changes to Contract Dispute Process
New List of Procedures Ensures a Fair Hearing for Both Sides

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Jim Holm 54 K

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Jim Holm 377 K

05-08-03: Senators Surprise Former Commissioner
Former Education Commissioner Get Citation for Years of Dedicated Service

05-07-03: Sympathies For Representative Reggie Joule
House Majority Sends Thoughts and Prayers to Fellow Member

05-07-03: Senate Approves Expansions to Search Warrant Law
Shortens Warrant Wait Time in Rural Communities

05-07-03: Senate Passes Additional Protection for Youth
Removes Statute of Limitations on Exploitation of a Minor

05-07-03: Senate Approves Handgun Law Addition
Revision Provides Permit Recognition by Other States

05-07-03: House Protects State Management of Fish and Game
Agreements with Federal Agencies Cannot Give Up State Control

05-07-03: House Reorganizes ABC Board, Changes Brewpub Limits
Board Joins Public Safety, Alaskan Brewpubs Permitted Flexibility

05-07-03: Gatto Presents Resolution to Secretary of Education
Asks for Consideration of Rural Challenges in "No Child Left Behind"

05-06-03: Senate Approves Reimbursement to Victorious Defendants
Clarifies Law, Levels Playing Field Antitrust Suits

05-06-03: Senate Approves Trust Law Revisions
More Details to Definitions of Trusts and Creditors

05-06-03: House Approves Health Care Directives
Lays Out Details, Simplifies Requests of Incapacitated Patients

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Bruce Weyhrauch 98 K

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Bruce Weyhrauch 683 K

05-05-03: Senate Approves Drug Lab Clean-Up Standards
Will Prevent Former Illegal Drug Lab Sites from Harming Others

05-05-03: House Majority Acknowledges Need for Digital Economy
Information Technology Untapped Resource

05-05-03: Senate Approves Roadside Memorials
Bill Permits Alaskans to Safely Honor Loved Ones

05-03-03: Senate's First Weekend Session of the Year
Passes Two Bills On: Predator Control and Lobbying Issues

05-02-03: Ways and Means Moves on Fiscal Measures
Approves Cap on Spending, Inflation Proofing Permanent Fund

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	=	Mike Hawker 48 K		=	Mike Hawker 334 K

05-02-03: Senate Approves Forfeiture for Sex Crimes
Computers, Photography Equipment Would Belong to State

05-02-03: House Permits Group Health Insurance for Self-Employed
Must Form an Association, Have Constitution and By-Laws

05-01-03: House Approves Tax Credit for Gas Exploration
State Credit on Equipment Bought for Exploration and Development

05-01-03: Governor Signs Electronic Harassment Bill
Now Email Is Also a Form of Threatening Behavior

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Kevin Meyer 28 K

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Kevin Meyer 189 K

05-01-03: Governor Signs Explicit Email Warning
"ADV: ADLT" Warns About Pornographic Content

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Kevin Meyer 28 K

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Kevin Meyer 189 K

05-01-03: House Selects Conference Committee Members
Will Work With Senate on Operating Budget