Juneau -- The Alaska Legislature Saturday passed numerous Senate Bills, including several that have been sent to the Governor before becoming law.

The Senate approved:

SB 167: U of A Scholarships - Alaska Scholars Program The Senate unanimously approved SB 167, sponsored by Senator Gary Wilken (R-Fairbanks). SB 167 sets up a scholarship program for students attending the University of Alaska. SB 167 now goes to the House for consideration. (Contact: 465-3709)

The House approved:

SB 8: Minimum Required Plumbing Facilities Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Senator Dave Donley (R-Anchorage). SB 8 changes the requirement for the number of women's toilet facilities in public buildings. SB 8 passed 27-8, but will be reconsidered before being sent to the governor. (Contact: 465-3892)

SB 156: Municipal Classifications and Boundaries Senate Bill 156, sponsored the Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee. SB 156 relates to incorporating municipalities, reclassifying cities, municipal boundary changes, and dissolution of municipalities. The measure will be taken up for reconsideration before being sent to the governor. (Contact: 465-3822)

Following is a list of Senate measures approved by the Legislature earlier this session that await action by the governor before becoming law.

SB 107: Abolish Tourism Marketing Council Abolish Tourism Marketing Council, sponsored by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee. Transmitted to the Governor 5/11. (Contact: 465-4940)

SCR 2: Management of Fish & Wildlife Management of Fish and Wildlife, sponsored by Senator Robin Taylor (R-Wrangell). Transmitted to the Governor 4/22. (Contact: 465-3873)

SCR 7: Tulsequah Chief Mine Tulsequah Chief Mine, sponsored by Senator Drue Pearce (R-Anchorage). Transmitted to the Governor 4/15. (Contact: 465-4993)

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