Consumer Protection Bills & Info

An Act requiring the Department of Environmental Conservation to collect and make available to the public certain information relating to water pollution; prohibiting certain mixing zones in freshwater spawning waters; and requiring a public comment period for certain sewage system or treatment works modifications.

Status: (H) FSH : 2009-01-20
Contact: Louie Flora, 465-3923, Committee Aide

Mixing zones are areas in a water body surrounding or downstream of a discharge where state water quality standards may be exceeded while the effluent plume is diluted by the receiving water. Our public waters receive varying amounts of pollution under the parameters of discharge ...  Sponsor Statement »
•  Sectional Analysis

2009-01-14 : Representative Seaton Introduces Legislation to Protect Alaska Economy, Revenue, and Environment

Relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project.

Version: CSHB 49(JUD) AM
Status: Chapter 51 SLA 09 : 2009-07-09
Contact: Debra Higgins, 465-3715

HB 49 strengthens the individual's property rights by protecting privately owned recreational structures from the exercise of eminent domain for recreational purposes. Eminent domain is an important right of the government. However, it should only be used for the most judicious ...  Sponsor Statement »

2009-04-17 : Johnson's HB 49 Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
Limits the Exercise of Eminent Domain & Further Protects Property Owners

2009-03-02 : House OKs Exempting Recreational Structures From Eminent Domain
Johnson's HB 49 Adds Protections for Property Owners

An Act relating to gift certificates and gift cards, and to unclaimed property; and making a violation of certain gift card prohibitions an unlawful trade practice.

Status: (H) FIN : 2009-02-11
Contact: Sandra Wilson, 465-3163, Legislative Assistant

Retailers and banks offer electronic "gift cards" in response to growing consumer demand for easier and more convenient gift options. Similar to a credit or debit card, these electronic gift cards allow recipients the flexibility to use the card at multiple locations. Most ...  Sponsor Statement »

Relating to unwanted telephone solicitations on a cellular or mobile telephone and making those calls to cellular or mobile telephones registered with the national do not call registry violations of the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act.

Status: Chapter 32 SLA 09 : 2009-06-16
Contact: Tom Wright, 465-6618, House Majority Staff

House Bill 93 adds a cellular or mobile telephone to the definition of telephone solicitation as defined under AS 45.50.475(g). In essence, this bill adds to state statute, cell or mobile phones to the unlawful, unwanted telephone advertisements and solicitations section. The ...  Sponsor Statement »
•  Do Not Call Registry FAQ  [PDF:954KB]
•  Statute, History, and Revisor's Notes  [PDF:10KB]
•  ADN Editorial  [PDF:66KB]

2009-04-16 : Legislature Passes Do Not Call Registry for Cell Phones
Chenault's HB 93 Protects Consumers from Unwanted Solicitation

2009-02-18 : House Passes "Do Not Call" Legislation
Chenault's HB 93 Adds Cell Phones to National Registry

Increasing the value of life insurance and annuity contracts that is exempt from levy to satisfy a debt.

Version: SCS CSHB 101(JUD)
Status: Chapter 97 SLA 10 : 2010-06-21
Contact: Amanda Mortensen, 465-3719, Intern

This bill will provide people with better security and planning for their families after they have passed on. This bill exempts the full value of life insurance and annuity contracts from levy or garnishment to satisfy a debt. The bill also includes an applicability section which ...  Sponsor Statement »
•  Sectional Analysis

2009-04-03 : HB 101 Passes, Protects Annuities & Life Insurance
Bill Helps Alaskan Families Plan for the Future

Relating to the authority of the Real Estate Commission to revoke licenses of persons convicted of certain crimes.

Version: CSHB 129(RLS)
Status: Chapter 54 SLA 09 : 2009-07-09
Contact: Margaret Dowling, 465-6841

CS for House Bill 129 (RLS) makes a simple, but needed, correction to existing law. Under current law, the Alaska Real Estate Commission must revoke the license of a real estate broker or associate broker if that person is convicted of a felony or other crime committed while licensed ...  Sponsor Statement »
•  AK Real Estate Commission Letter of Support  [PDF:26KB]

2009-04-19 : Legislature Extends Power to Revoke Real Estate Licenses
Ramras' HB 129 Grants Authority to Real Estate Commission

2009-03-27 : House OKs Change to AK Real Estate Law
HB 129 Adds Salespersons to AK Real Estate Commission's Revocation Authority

An Act limiting the release of certain information concerning certain public employees or officials.

Status: (H) JUD : 2009-03-12
Contact: Dana Strommen, 465-3004

The CS for House Bill 136 will provide a mechanism for public employees to maintain the confidentiality of their personal information, which is contained in public records. The need for this bill was brought to our attention after the personal information of police officers was discovered ...  Sponsor Statement »
•  Work Draft for CS for HB 136 (26-LS0574\E - dated 03/05/09)  [PDF:65KB]

An Act allowing appropriations to the civil legal services fund from court filing fees.

Status: (H) FIN : 2009-03-23
Contact: Jane Pierson, 465-4990

This bill is designed to help fund civil legal services for low-income Alaskans. House Bill 149 will provide a mechanism for funding the Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC), by allowing the legislature to appropriate up to 25 percent of filing fees paid to the Alaska Court System ...  Sponsor Statement »

2010-07-12 : House Judiciary Committee Convenes to Discuss Meth
Departments to Testify on Effects of Ramras' HB 149

Relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; amending Rule 3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

Version: SCS CSHB 177(L&C)
Status: Chapter 28 SLA 09 : 2009-05-25
Contact: Rynnieva Moss, 465-6944, Chief of Staff

House Bill 177 implements consumer protection for ATV's, snowmobiles, boat motors, and other recreational vehicles vital for transportation and economics in Alaska. House Bill 177 requires a manufacturer to replace a defective product or refund the price of the product if the ...  Sponsor Statement »

2009-04-19 : Legislature Makes ATV/Marine Sales Law Mirror Auto Law
Coghill's HB 177 Offers Consumer Protection Rules for Recreation Vehicles

2009-04-13 : House Passes New Rules for Recreational Vehicle Sales in Consumer Protection Bill
Coghill's HB 177 Makes Marine and ATV Sales Law Mirror Auto Law