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Committee reports HB278 (Alaska–Ireland trade) and HB176 (UA fee transparency) with recommendations
Summary
The panel reported HB278 to create an Alaska–Ireland trade commission and HB176 to require University of Alaska fee notice and itemized billing; both were reported from committee with fiscal notes and individual recommendations.
The Senate State Affairs Committee on May 5 reported two bills from earlier in the session.
House Bill 278 (Economic Development: Alaska–Ireland Trade Commission), presented by Representative Mia Costello, seeks to establish a trade commission modeled on other states’ efforts; Senator Mark Daley (calling from Ireland) offered brief supportive remarks. Senator Tilton moved the bill (work draft LS1299W) be reported from committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes; the motion carried with no objections.
House Bill 176 (University of Alaska fee transparency), presented by Griffin Succao on behalf of Representative Ashley Kerrick, would require the University of Alaska Board of Regents to notify students when new fees are implemented or raised (within 30 days when practicable) and to maintain an itemized billing structure. Senator Bjorkman moved HB176 (work draft LS0880G) be reported from committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes; the motion carried with no objections.
Both work drafts were reported from committee and will move forward with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes.
