HB 48 : Expenditure For Capitol Construction
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze, Rep. Carl Gatto

An Act relating to a determination of costs attributable to relocating the legislature or the state capital or of constructing a new capitol building in the present capital city, and to a determination of all costs of retaining the existing capitol building and keeping the state capital and legislature in the present capital city; relating to voter approval of certain bondable costs; and providing for an effective date.

Contact : : 465-4958
Current Status : (H) STA : 01-10-05

| Sponsor Statement |

01-11-05 : Rep. Stoltze and Rep. Gatto have introduced legislation that would broaden and strengthen state laws under the FRANK Initiative.

HB 54 : Bail Review/ Crime Victims
Signed into Law! Chapter 65 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels, Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act relating to bail review; relating to petitions for review by crime victims where the defendant has received a sentence below the sentencing range for the crime; relating to the qualifications of certain members of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; relating to the introduction of the victim and the defendant or minor to the jury; amending Rule 27, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedures, and Rule 21, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 54 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-2095
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-13-05
Current Status : Chapter 65 SLA 05 : 07-13-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-05 : Establishes three requirements designed to alleviate calendaring strain on the court system and the district attorney's office while also protecting crime victims' rights and reducing same day notice of hearings. First, in order to calendar a subsequent bail hearing, the accused must submit in writing, that there exists new information for the court's consideration that was not considered at prior bail hearings. Second, the district attorney is given 48 hours notice in which to notify the victim of the hearing. Finally, hearings may not be set everyday; rather there will be a 48-hour period between calendared bail hearings. These provisions balance the rights of the accused with the rights of crime victims and accommodate for the schedules of both the district attorney's office and the court system.

HB 55 : Enforcement Of Victims' Rights
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze, Rep. Ralph Samuels

An Act relating to the rights of victims of crime; and amending Rules 12 and 42, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules 204, 205, 210, 212, 213, 217, 508, and 513.5, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration.

Current Status : (H) JUD : 01-10-05

HB 102 : Medical License: Application/ Foreign Grad
Signed into Law! Chapter 52 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act relating to the licensure of foreign medical graduates and to applications for a license to practice medicine; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HB 102 Am
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-24-05
Current Status : Chapter 52 SLA 05 : 06-24-05

| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 47 KB]

05-02-05 : Allows the Alaska State Medical Board to adopt competency requirements for foreign medical school graduates. Currently, the State Medical Board has no discretion in determining credentials for licensure of foreign medical school graduates in Alaska, other than a completion of a two-year U.S. graduate medical education program. HB 102 allows for a little flexibility where currently none exists. HB 102 now moves to the House Rules Committee.

HB 131 : Access Device & I. D. Document Crimes
Signed into Law! Chapter 67 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

Increasing the criminal classification of theft of an access device and of obtaining an access device or identification documents by fraudulent means; increasing the criminal classification for certain cases of fraudulent use of an access device; and providing for an effective date.

Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-13-05
Current Status : Chapter 67 SLA 05 : 07-13-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-03-05 : Would increase the penalty from a class A misdemeanor to a class C felony for: Theft of an access device, such as a credit card or bank account number. The crime of fraudulent use of an access device if the value of the property or services obtained is $50 or more. The crime of obtaining an access device or identification document by fraudulent means.

HB 132 : Crimes Against Elderly
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act relating to certain crimes committed against the elderly; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CS HB 132 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : (S) JUD » (S) FIN : 04-21-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-21-05 : Increase the penalties for crimes against the elderly one level. For example, assault in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor, would be a class C felony if the assault was committed to a person 65 years of age or older. Removed the intentent and findings section. (one)

HB 160 : Public Funds & Ballot Propositions/ Candidates
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act limiting the use of money of the state and its political subdivisions to affect an election.

Version : CS HB 160 (CRA)
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : (H) CRA » (H) STA : 04-08-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-07-05 : HB 160 will prevent the state and local governments from using public funds to influence the outcome of a state ballot proposition.

HB 306 : Convey Hatcher Pass To Mat - Su Borough
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act making certain land available for selection by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

Version : CS HB 306 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : (H) RLS » WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR : 05-03-06

| Sponsor Statement |

04-27-06 : Passed House Finance Committee as amended, to be moved to House Rules Committee. Amendment deletes the findings section.

HB 306 will make the acreage on the southern border of the Hatcher Pass Public Use Area available to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

HB 307 : Knik River Public Use Area
Signed into Law! Chapter 83 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act creating the Knik River Public Use Area.

Version : CS HB 307 (RES)
Companion Bill : SB 197
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-30-06
Current Status : Chapter 83 SLA 06 : 06-30-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-06-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

HB 307 will establish a Knik River Public Use Area to protect the area's habitat while providing opportunities for recreational activities.

HB 316 : Extend Board Of Governors ABA
Passed Legislature! Transmit To Gov.
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze, Rep. Max Gruenberg

An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 316 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : Governor » Governor : 07-18-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

House Bill 316 extends the sunset date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association until June 30, 2009.

HB 329 : Bail Restrictions
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze, Rep. Bob Lynn

An Act relating to bail.

Version : CS HB 329 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : (H) JUD » (H) FIN : 02-27-06

| Sponsor Statement |

02-24-06 : Passed House Judiciary Committee as amended, to be moved to House Finance Committee. Amendments include allowing courts to make temporary releases if (1) they have a death in the immediate family, and (2) the birth of their child is occurring, these exceptions will only be made for those charged with a misdemeanor, and B or C felony. Other amendments require that courts must solicit information from the Department of Corrections on the defendant's conduct while incarcerated and considers that information when making a decision on their release.

HB 339 : Def. Of Victim/ Parole Board Hearings
Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels, Rep. Bill Stoltze, Rep. Lesil McGuire

An Act relating to the definition of 'victim' in relation to crime; and relating to parole board hearings and information provided to the public by the parole board.

Current Status : (H) JUD : 01-09-06

HB 390 : Property Assessment Appeal Fee
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act limiting the amount that a municipality may charge for an appeal of a residential real property tax assessment to the municipality's board of equalization.

Version : CS HB 390 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : (H) FIN » (H) RLS : 04-13-06

| Sponsor Statement |

04-12-06 : Passed House Finance Committee as amended, to be moved to House Rules Committee. An amendment was adopted that replaces the $10 maximum fee for a residential property assessment appeal with a sliding scale passed on assessed property value.

HB 390 will cap the amount a municipality can charge for a homeowner to appeal the assessment on their home to $10.

HB 391 : Limit Annual Increase Of Municipal Property Assess
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act relating to a limit on the amount by which the assessed value of property may be increased for purposes of municipal property taxation.

Contact : : 465-4958
Current Status : (H) CRA : 01-25-06

| Sponsor Statement |

HB 471 : Knik Arm Bridge And Toll Authority
Signed into Law! Chapter 60 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act amending the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Act and the powers and authority of the authority to finance construction and maintenance of the Knik Arm Bridge, to set and collect tolls, and to carry out its duties; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CS HB 471 (FIN)
Companion Bill : SB 303
Contact : : 465-4958
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-13-06
Current Status : Chapter 60 SLA 06 : 06-13-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-06-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

The provisions of HB 471 provide exclusive authority to KABATA to set the amount of the bridge tolls, as well as providing explicit authority to enter into public-private partnerships for the construction, maintenance and operation of the toll bridge. It will also authorize obtaining non-recourse loans from the US DOT's TIFIA loan program. It sets the dollar of non-recourse revenue bonds that may be issued and refunded. The bill will also provide means for the collection of tolls and other obligations owing KABATA in the operation of the toll bridge.

HB 472 : Mgmt Of Sustainable Salmon Fisheries
Sponsored by Rep. Bill Stoltze

An Act relating to the policy for management of sustainable salmon fisheries.

Current Status : (H) FSH : 02-13-06

HB 31 : Workers' Compensation Disease Presumption
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Tom Anderson

An Act relating to the presumption of coverage for a workers' compensation claim for disability as a result of certain diseases for certain occupations.

Version : SCS CS SS HB 31 (L&C)
Contact : : 465-4939
Last Action : (S) L&C » (S) FIN : 05-05-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-05-06 : Passed Senate Labor & Commerce Committee with a committee substitute, to be moved to Senate Finance Committee. The committee substitute stipulates that the pre-employment medical screenings are for all illnesses and infectious diseases. It also includes a definition of firefighter reference. The CS also removes peace officers from the presumption for medical illness/disease for listed diseases, but allows them to remain under the presumption for infectious diseases.

HB 31 we will provide coverage and security for our at risk emergency personnel. This legislation is necessary and urgent in order to protect and preserve our State's brave men and women of the emergency response profession. This bill would make them eligible for health benefits in the case that they are diagnosed with certain cancers or illnesses described in the bill.

HB 35 : Extend Board Architects/ Engineers/ Surveyors
Signed into Law! Chapter 38 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Vic Kohring

An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; extending the term of a temporary member of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS HB 35 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-2186
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-02-05
Current Status : Chapter 38 SLA 05 : 06-02-05

| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 11 KB]

05-04-05 : House Bill 35 extends the termination date for the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors for an additional five years. The current termination date is set for June 30, 2005. If the Legislature takes no action to extend the board, it will go into a one-year phase out to allow the board to conclude its administrative operations, followed by termination. Amended to include landscape architects a full board position.

HB 42 : Joseph C Williams, Sr. , Coastal Trail
Signed into Law! Chapter 9 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act naming the Joseph C. Williams, Sr., Coastal Trail.

Version : SCS HB 42 (CRA)
Contact : : 465-3424
Last Action : Signed into Law : 04-20-05
Current Status : Chapter 9 SLA 05 : 04-20-05

| Sponsor Statement |

03-14-05 : Renames three miles of trail alongside the South Tongass Highway between Ketchikan and Saxman, Alaska the Joe Williams, Sr. Coastal Trail. Mr. Williams was an advocate for the construction of a trail alongside the South Tongass Highway between the cities of Ketchikan and Saxman. This legislation honors the memory of a highly respected member of the native community in Southeast Alaska.

HB 62 : Automated Political Telephone Calls
Sponsored by Rep. Kurt Olson

An Act relating to prohibiting automated telephone calls for a political advertisement to telephone numbers listed as not wanting telephone solicitations; and providing for an effective date.

Contact : : 465-2693
Current Status : (H) STA : 01-10-05

| Sponsor Statement |

HB 64 : Extend Board Of Public Accountancy
Signed into Law! Chapter 11 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Hawker

An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Public Accountancy; and providing for an effective date.

Contact : : 465-4949
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-03-05
Current Status : Chapter 11 SLA 05 : 05-03-05

| Sponsor Statement |

03-16-05 : Extends the board of accountancy which is due to sunset until June 30, 2009.

HB 75 : Hunting, Fishing, Trapping
Signed into Law! Chapter 87 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly

An Act relating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of fish and game, Board of Fisheries, and Board of Game in promoting and preserving fishing, hunting, and trapping in the state.

Version : SCS CS HB 75 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-6890
Last Action : Signed into Law : 08-05-05
Current Status : Chapter 87 SLA 05 : 08-05-05

| Sponsor Statement |
| CS HB 75 (RES) vs. CS HB 75 (FIN) | [PDF - 28 KB]
| CS HB 75 (FIN) vs. SCS CS HB 75 (RES) | [PDF - 25 KB]

05-05-05 : HB 75 will provide an additional protection from outside encroachment on our ability to responsibly harvest our game resources. ''Title Change to-''An Act relating to the duties of the Commissioner of Fish and Game and the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game to preserve and promote fishing, hunting, and trapping in the state.'' The sponsor has included a legislative intent statement plainly stating the ongoing commitment to constitutional provisions for common use and sustained yield principles. The sponsor has alsochanged the structure of the section by placing the new language in the ''Powers and duties of the commissioner'' (AS 16.05.050 (a)) rather than in ''Functions of the commissioner''.

HB 104 : Seat Belt Advertising
Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom

An Act relating to information, advertisements, and commercials about seat belt laws.

Current Status : (H) STA : 01-24-05

HB 109 : Screening Newborn For Hearing/ Audiologist
Signed into Law! Chapter 43 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

An Act relating to establishing a screening, tracking, and intervention program related to the hearing ability of newborns and infants; providing an exemption to licensure as an audiologist for certain persons performing hearing screening; relating to insurance coverage for newborn and infant hearing screening; and providing for an effective date.

Version : SCS CS HB 109 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-3004
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-25-06
Current Status : Chapter 43 SLA 06 : 05-25-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

HB 109 is aimed at ensuring that all infants born in Alaska have their hearing screened at birth, or within 30 days of birth, if not born in a hospital.

HB 149 : Controlled Substances: Meth & Marijuana
Signed into Law! Chapter 53 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

An Act relating to controlled substances; relating to the crimes of manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, and misconduct involving a controlled substance; relating to the manufacture of methamphetamine and to the sale, possession, and delivery of certain substances and precursors used in the manufacture of methamphetamine; relating to listing certain anabolic steroids as controlled substances; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CCS HB 149
Contact : : 465-3004
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-02-06
Current Status : Chapter 53 SLA 06 : 06-02-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-05-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

The committee substitute adds that all sales of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base, or phenylpropanolamine base, must meet the terms used in P.L. 109-177, 120 Stat. 192, in regard to amounts, identification required, storage, access and availability, and logbooks. Amendments were made requiring that vendors may not sell to a person under 16 years of age.

This bill would also restrict the amount of pseudoephedrine base product a person can acquire to six grams within a 30-day period. The bill will further serve to present prima facia evidence that a person intends to use the pseudoephedrine base product to manufacture methamphetamine if the person is in possession of more than six grams of product. Amended to prohibit the distribution of confidential information on certain medications. Amendments were made incorporating portions of SB 70. SB 70 was an act relating to controlled substances regarding the crimes of manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, and misconduct involving a controlled substance. Changes were made eliminating jail time for those charged with use in the privacy of their own homes for the first two offenses. Other amendments allow the Commissioner of Public Safety the authority to adopt emergency regulations, placing additional pseudoephedrine products behind the counter, if those products are found being used in the production of methamphetamines.

HB 155 : Youth Courts And Criminal Fines
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels

An Act relating to funding for youth courts; and relating to separately accounting for fines imposed on and collected from defendants.

Version : CS HB 155 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-2095
Last Action : Senate Floor » (S) FIN : 04-15-05

| Sponsor Statement |

03-21-05 : HB 155 would create a separate accounting mechanism for fines collected by the Alaska Court system in criminal judgments and would authorize the legislature to appropriate up to 25% of those collected fines either directly to local youth courts or to the United Youth Courts of Alaska for distribution to local youth courts.

HB 184 : Firearms
Signed into Law! Chapter 82 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Chenault

An Act relating to firearms.

Version : SCS HB 184 (JUD) Am S
Contact : : 465-3779
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-21-05
Current Status : Chapter 82 SLA 05 : 07-21-05

| Sponsor Statement |

05-05-05 : This bill was introduced to ensure that citizens be able to look to one law as the single final authority regarding firearm regulation. This bill will guarantee consistency in firearm law within the State of Alaska.

HB 210 : Bloodborne Pathogen Testing
Signed into Law! Chapter 48 SLA 05
Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire

An Act relating to blood testing of certain persons alleged to have committed certain offenses directed toward peace officers or emergency workers.

Version : SCS CS HB 210 (JUD) Am S
Contact : : 465-2995
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-24-05
Current Status : Chapter 48 SLA 05 : 06-24-05

| Sponsor Statement | Sectional Analysis |
| Talking Points | [PDF - 32 KB]

05-05-05 : Takes policies and procedures for testing for blood borne pathogen exposure to correctional officers that were passed by the 23rd Alaskan Legislature and expands them to include peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and mobile paramedics.

HB 267 : Education Materials From Religious Institution
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman

An Act authorizing credit in a public correspondence study program for privately purchased curriculum materials from a religious institution.

Current Status : (H) EDU : 04-11-05

HB 271 : Limit Overtime For Registered Nurses
Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson

An Act relating to limitations on overtime for registered nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS HB 271 (HES)
Contact : : 465-3824
Last Action : (H) HES » (H) FIN : 03-03-06

| Sponsor Statement |

02-28-06 : Passed House Health, Education and Social Services Committee with a committee substitute, to be moved to House Finance Committee. Amendments include the removal of penalties, along with the exemption for Critical Access Hospitals. LPNs are now covered under this bill, along with this addition a semi-annual report was created.

Prohibits an employer from assigning mandatory overtime and from threatening or retaliating against a nurse who refuses overtime.

HB 318 : Limitation On Eminent Domain
Signed into Law! Chapter 84 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Lesil McGuire, Rep. Jim Holm, Rep. Mike Hawker

An Act limiting the exercise of eminent domain.

Version : SCS CS HB 318 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-4990
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-05-06
Current Status : Chapter 84 SLA 06 : 07-05-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-06-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

HB 318 calls for two very clear policy decisions. The first is whether or not it is appropriate to take a person's private property for economic development and the second is whether it is appropriate to take all or part of one's primary residence for recreational opportunities of another. This legislation is not intended to prohibit the legitimate use of eminent domain; it merely limits its use in these two narrow policy areas.

HB 331 : Underage Military On Licensed Premises
Sponsored by Rep. James Elkins

An Act relating to access by persons under 21 years of age to premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages as clubs.

Version : HB 331 (L&C)
Contact : : 465-4967
Last Action : (H) FIN » (H) RLS : 02-15-06

| Sponsor Statement |

02-13-06 : Passed House Finance Committee with no amendments, to be moved to House Rules Committee.

HB 342 : Correspondence Study Programs
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman, Rep. Bob Lynn

An Act relating to correspondence study programs; and providing for an effective date.

Current Status : (H) EDU : 01-09-06

HB 353 : Sentencing For Sexual Offenses
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Neuman, Rep. Bob Lynn

An Act relating to sentences for sexual offenses.

Contact : : 465-2696
Last Action : (H) JUD » (H) FIN : 02-21-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 52 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

02-17-06 : Passed House Judiciary Committee with a committee substitute, to be moved to House Finance Committee. The bill now mirrors Senate Bill 218.

HB 400 : Confiscation Of Firearms
Signed into Law! Chapter 32 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. John Coghill

An Act relating to confiscation of firearms during disaster emergencies.

Version : SCS CS HB 400 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-3719
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-18-06
Current Status : Chapter 32 SLA 06 : 05-18-06

| Sponsor Statement | Sectional Analysis |

04-28-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

CS to House Bill 400 changes the penalty imposed on individuals that violate the provisions of this bill. An elected official or individual in a governmental position will forfeit their office or position if found guilty; the Alaska Police Standards Council will enforce sanctions against police officers. CS to House Bill 400 also makes a minor change in the title.

HB 412 : Tuition Waivers: Military/ Police/ Fire
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

An Act relating to the waiver of undergraduate expenses for a spouse or dependent of a deceased resident peace officer or member of the armed services or fire department.

Version : CS HB 412 (HES)
Contact : : 465-4873
Last Action : (H) HES » (H) FIN : 03-24-06

| Sponsor Statement |

03-21-06 : Passed House Health, Education, and Social Services Committee as amended, to be moved to House Finance Committee. Amendment specifies the number of years a person will receive benefits.

HB 412 will offer these surviving family members an opportunity to advance their lives by attending the University of Alaska for a very reduced cost. It will also expands that language to include on-campus room and board.

HB 416 : Business License Fee
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

An Act relating to the amount of the state business license fee.

Version : CS HB 416 (EDT)
Contact : : 465-4873
Last Action : (H) L&C » (H) FIN : 03-03-06

| Sponsor Statement |

02-13-06 : Passed House Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism Committee with a committee substitute, to be moved to House Finance Committee. Amendments included up to a $50 fine for operating without a current Alaska Business License.

HB 444 : Hunter Education Facility
Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch

An Act designating the Juneau Hunter Education Facility as the Ron Somerville Hunter Education Facility.

Current Status : (H) RES : 02-13-06

HB 484 : Fishery Association Reimbursement
Signed into Law! Chapter 91 SLA 06
Sponsored by Rep. Peggy Wilson

An Act allowing for revenue received from issuance of additional entry permits to be appropriated for reimbursement to salmon fishery associations.

Version : SCS CS HB 484 (FIN)
Companion Bill : SB 296
Contact : : 465-3759
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-13-06
Current Status : Chapter 91 SLA 06 : 07-13-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-06 : Passed the Legislature, to be transmitted to the Governor for signature.

HB 484 is a housekeeping measure to clarify what may happen to the revenue if the Commercial Fishery Entry Commission should find it necessary to sell (re-issue) permits that have been relinquished under the buyback program authorized under AS 16.40.

HCR 2 : In - State Natural Gas Needs
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 11
Sponsored by Rep. Ralph Samuels

Urging Governor Murkowski to take quick action to conduct, approve, or sanction a study of in-state natural gas needs and take-off points for intrastate use of natural gas transported in a North Slope natural gas pipeline.

Contact : : 465-3715
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-17-05
Current Status : Legis Resolve 11 : 05-17-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-18-05 : Urges Governor Murkowski to take quick action to conduct, approve, or sanction a study of in-state natural gas needs and take-off points for intrastate use of natural gas transported in a North Slope natural gas pipeline, with the objective that the study be completed before the final rules relating to the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline take effect on the 90th day following the publication in the Federal Register of the rules adopted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

HCR 4 : Meth Watch Program
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 55
Sponsored by Rep. Jay Ramras

Encouraging the establishment of a methamphetamine watch program.

Version : CS HCR 4 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-3004
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-13-06
Current Status : Legis Resolve 55 : 06-13-06

| Sponsor Statement |

03-15-05 : The meth watch program engages retailers, law enforcement officials, schools, state and local agencies, and other key partners in reducing the diversion of precursor products for the manufacturing of methamphetamine, and increasing awareness about methamphetamine's dangers. The program is also instrumental in educating students and teachers in our schools and communities.

HJR 4 : Endorsing ANWR Leasing
Passed House!
Sponsored by Rep. Mike Hawker

Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production.

Version : CS HJR 4 (RES) Am
Companion Bill : SJR 2
Contact : : 465-4949
Current Status : Senate : 02-07-05

| Sponsor Statement |
| Letter of Support from Arctic Power | [PDF - 119 KB]
| Letter of Support from Ak St. Chamber | [PDF - 7 KB]
| U.S. Dept. of Energy Report | [PDF - 354 KB]

01-28-05 : The House passed a resolution today, drafted by Rep. Hawker, urging Congress to open the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration and production. HJR 4 passed the House by a vote of 26 to 4.

HJR 8 : Supporting Alaska Army National Guard
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 9
Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch

Expressing support of Alaska Army National Guard soldiers deployed worldwide.

Contact : : 465-6863
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-19-05

| Sponsor Statement |

04-11-05 : More than 250 Alaska Army National Guard soldiers are now on active duty, and are deployed throughout the world. These citizen soldiers, from all over Alaska are serving in overseas training deployments, combat missions, stability and support operations. HJR 8 expresses support of Alaska Army National Guard soldiers and families deployed worldwide.

SB 54 : Protective Order For Sexual Assault/ Abuse
Signed into Law! Chapter 36 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Fred Dyson

An Act amending protective order statutes for crimes involving stalking to include crimes involving sexual assault and sexual abuse, to provide for other relief ordered by a court, to add the protective orders to a centralized registry, to prevent denial solely for a lapse of time, and to require notification of the court of known civil or criminal actions involving the petitioner or respondent; relating to notifications to victims of sexual assault and to mandatory arrest for crimes involving violation of protective orders and violation of conditions of release; and amending Rule 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.

Version : CS SB 54 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-2199
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-18-06
Current Status : Chapter 36 SLA 06 : 05-18-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 17 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | Sectional Analysis |

04-28-06 : Passed House 35-0. Allows a victim of sexual assault to petition for civil remedies of protective orders, ex parte orders, and emergency orders. Also mandates arrest for violation of these protective orders. This bill focuses on victims of sexual assault (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th degrees) and sexual abuse of a minor (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th degrees) that is not domestic violence.

SB 90 : Alaska Territorial Guard Day
Signed into Law! Chapter 17 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Charlie Huggins

An Act relating to Alaska Territorial Guard Day.

Version : CS SB 90 (STA)
Contact : : 465-3878
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-12-05
Current Status : Chapter 17 SLA 05 : 05-12-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 98 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

04-22-05 : Unanimously passed House April 22. Declares October 18 of each year as Alaska Territorial Guard Day.

SB 154 : Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings
Signed into Law! Chapter 70 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Gene Therriault

An Act relating to the jurisdiction for proceedings relating to delinquent minors and to telephonic and televised participation in those proceedings; amending Rules 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24.1, and 25, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HCS CS SB 154 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-4522
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-13-05
Current Status : Chapter 70 SLA 05 : 07-13-05

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05-10-05 : Seante unanimously concurred 5/10. Applies the State's juvenile delinquency laws to a person 18 years or older if the person is alleged to have committed a violation of criminal law that occurred when the person was under 18, and the period of limitation has not expired. Amends Court Rule 3(e), Alaska Delinquency Rules, to allow juvenile offenders to participate telephonically in certain proceedings in which personal appearance is not essential to the fair disposition of the matter. Court Rule changes require two-thirds vote of the legislature. Specifies that a juvenile has the right, and the ability to waive the right, to be physically present in court for: arraignment, adjudication, disposition, probation revocation, extension of jurisdiction and waiver of jurisdiction hearings.

SB 200 : Use Of Force To Protect Self/ Home/ Property
Signed into Law! Chapter 68 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Gene Therriault

An Act relating to defense of self, other persons, property, or services.

Version : HCS CS SB 200 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-4797
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-15-06
Current Status : Chapter 68 SLA 06 : 06-15-06

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05-03-06 : Senate voted 16-0 to concur with House amendments. Allows force, or deadly force, as a legal option under certain circumstances where life, property, and the welfare of others is at high risk. Broadens existing statute, which allows a person to use force to defend property that a person owns or leases, to include ''specific places a person has a right to be.” Allows the use of force to protect children threatened with death or serious injury, kidnapping, sexual assault, sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree, or robbery. Permits use of force by a victim remaining inside an automobile being car-jacked, or by a person outside a vehicle being stolen if there is a victim inside that vehicle. Prohibits the use of force for any reason against law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, or those assisting them in their official duties.

SB 209 : Access To Licensed Club Premises
Signed into Law! Chapter 69 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Charlie Huggins

An Act relating to access by persons under 21 years of age to premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages as clubs when alcoholic beverages are not present and, when alcoholic beverages are present, to premises of a patriotic organization licensed as a club if the person possesses a valid active duty military or armed forces identification card issued by the United States government.

Version : CS SB 209 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-3878
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-15-06
Current Status : Chapter 69 SLA 06 : 06-15-06

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05-08-06 : Passed House 34-1. Allows military personnel under the age of 21 access to patriotic organizations licensed to sell alcoholic beverages if the person posesses a valid active duty military ID card or armed forces identification card issued by the United States government.

SB 216 : Bail Restrictions/ Unlawful Evasion
Signed into Law! Chapter 57 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Charlie Huggins, Sen. Lyda Green

An Act relating to bail and unlawful evasion; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HCS CS SB 216 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-3878
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-13-06
Current Status : Chapter 57 SLA 06 : 06-13-06

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05-08-06 : Senate voted to concur with House amendments 20-0. Makes unlawful evasion a felony for anyone held on a felony charge and a misdemeanor for anyone being held on a misdemeanor charge. Bans most the temporary and periodic release of inmates being held at a correctional facility.

SB 218 : Sex Offenders/ Sentencing/ Abuse Reports
Signed into Law! Chapter 14 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Con Bunde

An Act relating to sex offenders and child kidnappers; relating to periodic polygraph examinations for sex offenders released on probation or parole; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to the definitions of 'aggravated sex offense' and 'child kidnapping'; relating to penalties for failure to report child abuse or neglect; relating to sentencing for sex offenders and habitual criminals; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HCS CS SB 218 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-4843
Last Action : Signed into Law : 04-27-06
Current Status : Chapter 14 SLA 06 : 04-27-06

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04-07-06 : Senate concurred with House changes 18-0. Increases sentencing times for the most egregious unclassified and Class A sexual felonies against a minor to a minimum sentence of 25 years. Increases sentencing for Unclassified and Class A sexual felonies against an adult to a minimum of 20 years. Restructures and increases sentencing for Class B and Class C sexual offenses. Requires periodic polygraph testing for sex offenders on probation and parole.

SB 224 : Older Alaskans' Day
Signed into Law! Chapter 8 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stevens

Establishing Older Alaskans' Day.

Contact : : 465-4925
Last Action : Signed into Law : 03-23-06
Current Status : Chapter 8 SLA 06 : 03-23-06

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03-13-06 : Passed House 30-0. Establishes the second Wednesday of September as Older Alaskan's Day to honor residents 60 years or older.

SB 274 : Govt. Firearm Disposal And Inventory
Signed into Law! Chapter 70 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Fred Dyson

An Act relating to the disposition of forfeited, surplus, and unclaimed firearms by the state and municipalities.

Version : HCS CS SB 274 (FIN) Am H
Contact : : 465-2199
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-15-06
Current Status : Chapter 70 SLA 06 : 06-15-06

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05-07-06 : Senate concurred with House amendments 20-0. Returns to Senate for concurrence with House amendments. Allows all Alaskans who are legally permitted to buy firearms to do so at auctions where state-owned surplus firearms are sold. Current state law only allows federally licensed firearm dealers to buy state firearms at auction. The state can also dispose of the firearms through trade-in, donation and transfer to other jurisdictions. The Department of Public Safety must report descriptions and values of all firearms not sold to the public to the legislature during the annual budgetary process.

SCR 2 : Rotary International Year 2005
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 4
Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stevens

Proclaiming 2005 as Rotary International Year.

Contact : : 465-4925
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-17-05

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03-15-05 : Unanimously passed House. Proclaims 2005 as Rotary International Year in Alaska.

SCR 21 : Vietnam War Memorial: Moving Wall
Passed Legislature! Legis Resolve 34
Sponsored by Sen. Charlie Huggins

Relating to the Vietnam War, to veterans and their families, and to the Vietnam War memorial entitled The Moving Wall.

Version : HCS CS SCR 21 (MLV)
Contact : : 465-3878
Last Action : Signed into Law : 04-21-06
Current Status : Legis Resolve 34 : 04-21-06

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04-19-06 : Senate concurred with House changes 20-0. Encourages Alaskans to visit the Vietnam War memorial known as ''The Moving Wall.'' The memorial will be in Alaska between May and July of 2006. Declares May 29, 2006, through July 22, 2006, the Summer of Honor and Season of Gratitude to honor those who gave their lives in Vietnam and to honor all veterans and their families.