http://www.housemajority.org Audio/Video Clips from Representative Jay Ramras en http://housemajority.org/images/houmaj.jpg http://www.housemajority.org 144 144 Audio/Video Clips from Representative Jay Ramras House Majority Press Rep. Jay Ramras Media Podcast Audio/Video Clips from Representative Jay Ramras alaska,state,legislature,house,representatives,representative,government,capitol,capital,juneau,republican,democrat,juneau House Majority Press enews@housemajority.org no no alaska,state,legislature,house,representatives,representative,government,capitol,capital,juneau,republican,democrat,juneau Technology/Software How-To Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/ramras_2010041001a.mp3 Representative Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, comments on the passage of House Bill 408, sponsored by the Judiciary Committee, which he chairs. The bill restores full Constitutional rights protected by the 2nd Amendment to Alaskans who have past felony weapons misconduct convictions. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:02:04 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=352&leg=26 no 00:00:44 Rep. Ramras comments on the passage of HB 408 Representative Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, comments on the passage of House Bill 408, sponsored by the Judiciary Committee, which he chairs. The bill restores full Constitutional rights protected by the 2nd Amendment to Alaskans who have past felony weapons misconduct convictions. nonadult Video Clip Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Sen. Lesil McGuire Rep. Jay Ramras Rep. Craig Johnson Rep. Carl Gatto http://housemajority.org/chenault/video/26/chenault_2010040901v.mp4 Speaker Mike Chenault and Senator Lesil McGuire, R-Anchorage, discuss the compromise reached on HB 369 and SB 287, legislation appointing a management team for the construction of an in-state gas pipeline to deliver natural gas to Alaskans. They are joined by Dan Fauske of the Alaska Housing Finance Corp., and the following members of the In-state Gas Caucus: Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks; Rep. Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage; and Rep. Carl Gatto, R-Palmer. Fri, 9 Apr 2010 17:47:04 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=350&leg=26 no 00:25:21 Compromise Reached on HB 369, SB 287, to Bring In-State Gas to Alaskans Speaker Mike Chenault and Senator Lesil McGuire, R-Anchorage, discuss the compromise reached on HB 369 and SB 287, legislation appointing a management team for the construction of an in-state gas pipeline to deliver natural gas to Alaskans. They are joined by Dan Fauske of the Alaska Housing Finance Corp., and the following members of the In-state Gas Caucus: Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks; Rep. Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage; and Rep. Carl Gatto, R-Palmer. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/ramras_2010033001a.mp3 Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, sponsored HCR 2, which passed out of the Senate Finance Committee on March 30. HCR 2, urges the governor to support the development of a stand-alone in-state natural gas pipeline, and compliments House Bill 369 by House Speaker Mike Chenualt, which recently passed the House, and Senate Bill 287 by Senator Lesil McGuire. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:51:35 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=334&leg=26 no 00:00:38 Rep. Ramras Comments on HCR 2 passing out of the Senate Finance Committee Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, sponsored HCR 2, which passed out of the Senate Finance Committee on March 30. HCR 2, urges the governor to support the development of a stand-alone in-state natural gas pipeline, and compliments House Bill 369 by House Speaker Mike Chenualt, which recently passed the House, and Senate Bill 287 by Senator Lesil McGuire. nonadult Video Clip Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom Rep. Alan Austerman Majority Whip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Mark Neuman Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/chenault/video/26/chenault_2010032401v.mp4 Speaker Chenault is joined by Representatives Dahlstrom, Austerman, Hawker, Neuman, and Ramras to discuss the passage of HB 369 and HB 280 by the Alaska State House on March 24. A variety of members discuss the impacts that these pieces of legislation will have on the current state and the future of natural gas in Alaska. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:24:04 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=318&leg=26 no 00:27:47 [VIDEO] House Majority Press Conference on In-State Gas and Cook Inlet Gas Storage Passage Speaker Chenault is joined by Representatives Dahlstrom, Austerman, Hawker, Neuman, and Ramras to discuss the passage of HB 369 and HB 280 by the Alaska State House on March 24. A variety of members discuss the impacts that these pieces of legislation will have on the current state and the future of natural gas in Alaska. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom Rep. Alan Austerman Majority Whip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Mark Neuman Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2327-3/hb280_hb369_presser_20100324p.jpg The photo depicts today's press availability on passage of House Bills 280 & 369. Alaska Dispatch Capitol reporter Rena Delbridge(left, hand extended) poses a question on the Joint In-state Gasline Development Team bill, HB 369, to House Speaker Mike Chenault (3rd from right), R-Nikiski. Also pictured (left to right): House Rules Committee Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, House Majority Whip Alan Austerman, R-Kodiak, House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, House Resources Committee Co-Chair Mark Neuman, R-Su-Valley, and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks. HB 280 is the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, sponsored by Finance Co-Chair Hawker and Speaker Chenault. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:14:22 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=319&leg=26 no 00:00:38 Today's press availability on the passage of House Bills 280 & 369 The photo depicts today's press availability on passage of House Bills 280 & 369. Alaska Dispatch Capitol reporter Rena Delbridge(left, hand extended) poses a question on the Joint In-state Gasline Development Team bill, HB 369, to House Speaker Mike Chenault (3rd from right), R-Nikiski. Also pictured (left to right): House Rules Committee Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, House Majority Whip Alan Austerman, R-Kodiak, House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, House Resources Committee Co-Chair Mark Neuman, R-Su-Valley, and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks. HB 280 is the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, sponsored by Finance Co-Chair Hawker and Speaker Chenault. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom Rep. Alan Austerman Majority Whip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Mark Neuman Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/chenault/audio/26/chenault_2010032401a.mp3 Speaker Chenault is joined by Representatives Dahlstrom, Austerman, Hawker, Neuman, and Ramras to discuss the passage of HB 369 and HB 280 by the Alaska State House on March 24. A variety of members discuss the impacts that these pieces of legislation will have on the current state and the future of natural gas in Alaska. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:10:04 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=317&leg=26 no 00:27:40 [AUDIO] House Majority Press Conference on In-State Gas and Cook Inlet Gas Storage Passage Speaker Chenault is joined by Representatives Dahlstrom, Austerman, Hawker, Neuman, and Ramras to discuss the passage of HB 369 and HB 280 by the Alaska State House on March 24. A variety of members discuss the impacts that these pieces of legislation will have on the current state and the future of natural gas in Alaska. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2291-2/ramras_2010031601p.jpg House Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Chair Representative Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, listening to Laura Fox of Takotna talk about her short documentary today at the Capitol. Ms. Fox was one of the participants in the Rural Alaska Honors Institute's Alaska Native Film Festival. Her submission was entitled "Takotna." The films debuted today in a joint meeting with the Senate Special Committee on World Trade, Technology & Innovations and HEDT&T. RAHI, housed within the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was established in 1983 to prepare rural and Alaska Native high school students for academic excellence and college success, acting as a bridge program to help students adjust to life away from home. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:10:02 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=300&leg=26 no 00:27:40 Rep. Jay Ramras listening to Laura Fox of Takotna talk about her short documentary House Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Chair Representative Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, listening to Laura Fox of Takotna talk about her short documentary today at the Capitol. Ms. Fox was one of the participants in the Rural Alaska Honors Institute's Alaska Native Film Festival. Her submission was entitled "Takotna." The films debuted today in a joint meeting with the Senate Special Committee on World Trade, Technology & Innovations and HEDT&T. RAHI, housed within the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was established in 1983 to prepare rural and Alaska Native high school students for academic excellence and college success, acting as a bridge program to help students adjust to life away from home. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Jay Ramras Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2217-2/judiciary_2010022501p.jpg House Judiciary Chair Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, (left) and House Rules Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, (right) listening to Alaska Attorney General designee Dan Sullivan (center) testify during confirmation hearings in committee today at the Capitol. The Judiciary Committee voted to forward Sullivan's name to the full State House for confirmation. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:20:11 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=260&leg=26 no 00:27:40 House Judiciary votes to forward AG designee Dan Sullivan to the full State House for confirmation House Judiciary Chair Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, (left) and House Rules Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, (right) listening to Alaska Attorney General designee Dan Sullivan (center) testify during confirmation hearings in committee today at the Capitol. The Judiciary Committee voted to forward Sullivan's name to the full State House for confirmation. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/ramras_2010021701a.mp3 Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, who represents Ft. Wainwright, comments on passage of House Joint Resolution 24. The bill urges the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Congress to treat military families equally relating to school nutrition programs. Currently, families who live off of their military base are penalized - denied access because they exceed the income threshold - even though they receive the same basic allowance for housing, or BAH, as families who choose to live on-base. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:41:12 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=239&leg=26 no 00:00:11 Ramras comments on HJR 24 passage Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, who represents Ft. Wainwright, comments on passage of House Joint Resolution 24. The bill urges the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Congress to treat military families equally relating to school nutrition programs. Currently, families who live off of their military base are penalized - denied access because they exceed the income threshold - even though they receive the same basic allowance for housing, or BAH, as families who choose to live on-base. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/ramras_2010021001a.mp3 House Judiciary Chair Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, comments on the committee's hearing with officials from the Depts. of Law, Administration, Div. of Retirement & Benefits, and the Governor's Office on the recently discovered security breach and subsequent data loss of 77,000 current and former state employees. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:58:58 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=220&leg=26 no 00:00:31 Judiciary Chair discusses state employee data loss hearing House Judiciary Chair Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, comments on the committee's hearing with officials from the Depts. of Law, Administration, Div. of Retirement & Benefits, and the Governor's Office on the recently discovered security breach and subsequent data loss of 77,000 current and former state employees. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/ramras_2010020901a.mp3 Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, comments on the issuance of the second Semi-Annual Gasline Evaluation Report, or SAGE Report. Ramras and Rep. Johnson negotiated with the Governor's Office to produce the reports, in lieu of HCR 12, and in addition to the AGIA annual report. Ramras remarks on the historical importance of issuing the SAGE Reports and the producer company input that's added to the evaluation. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:39:48 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=214&leg=26 no 00:00:35 Rep. Ramras comments on second SAGE Report Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, comments on the issuance of the second Semi-Annual Gasline Evaluation Report, or SAGE Report. Ramras and Rep. Johnson negotiated with the Governor's Office to produce the reports, in lieu of HCR 12, and in addition to the AGIA annual report. Ramras remarks on the historical importance of issuing the SAGE Reports and the producer company input that's added to the evaluation. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/20090417_Ramras_HB_88.mp3 Rep. Ramras explains that extending the Alaska Bar Association is in the interest of Alaskans. HB 88 extends the sunset date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:24:07 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=180&leg=26 no Rep. Ramras Explains that Extending the Alaska Bar Association is in the Interest of Alaskans Rep. Ramras explains that extending the Alaska Bar Association is in the interest of Alaskans. HB 88 extends the sunset date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/20090414_Ramras_HB114.mp3 Rep. Ramras explains his compassionate aid measure. HB 114 would allow the Governor to use state-owned transportation facilities and state-owned or operated transportation modes for the delivery of aid to communities without declaring a disaster. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:50:01 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=169&leg=26 no Rep. Ramras Explains His Compassionate Aid Measure Rep. Ramras explains his compassionate aid measure. HB 114 would allow the Governor to use state-owned transportation facilities and state-owned or operated transportation modes for the delivery of aid to communities without declaring a disaster. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/20090410_Ramras_HB 108.mp3 Rep. Ramras explains the benefits HB 108 would put in place. The measure is designed to simplify and modernize outdated state statutes pertaining to non-judicial foreclosures of real property. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:45:55 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=150&leg=26 no Rep. Ramras Explains the Benefits HB 108 Would Put in Place Rep. Ramras explains the benefits HB 108 would put in place. The measure is designed to simplify and modernize outdated state statutes pertaining to non-judicial foreclosures of real property. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/20090406_Ramras_HB120.mp3 Rep. Ramras expresses his confidence in Harry Miller. The legislation is crafted to enhance the Governor's authority and solidify the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority as the lead for in-state gas development. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:59:10 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=131&leg=26 no Rep. Ramras Expresses His Confidence in Harry Miller Rep. Ramras expresses his confidence in Harry Miller. The legislation is crafted to enhance the Governor's authority and solidify the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority as the lead for in-state gas development. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/20090327_Ramras_HB152.mp3 The Revisor of Statutes is required by law, in AS 01.05.036, to systematically review state statutes systematically at least once each two years and make recommendations to the Legislative Council for it's bill to correct deficiencies, conflicts, or obsolete provisions within state statutes to make sure Alaska laws can are constitutional and can withstand a court challenge. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:28:26 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=119&leg=26 no Rep. Ramras Salutes the Legal Staff that Reviews Alaska Statutes The Revisor of Statutes is required by law, in AS 01.05.036, to systematically review state statutes systematically at least once each two years and make recommendations to the Legislative Council for it's bill to correct deficiencies, conflicts, or obsolete provisions within state statutes to make sure Alaska laws can are constitutional and can withstand a court challenge. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/20090327_Ramras_HB129.mp3 Rep. Ramras explains that good government policy happens when commissions can do some self-policing. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:13:08 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=118&leg=26 no Rep. Ramras Describes His Definition of Good Policy Rep. Ramras explains that good government policy happens when commissions can do some self-policing. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/20090312_Ramras_HCR12.mp3 Rep. Jay Ramras explains why he jointly sponsored HCR 12 asking the Administration to review and revalidate AGIA's terms considering today's market conditions. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:44:15 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=94&leg=26 no Rep. Ramras Explains Why He Wants a Review of AGIA's Terms Rep. Jay Ramras explains why he jointly sponsored HCR 12 asking the Administration to review and revalidate AGIA's terms considering today's market conditions. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/20090209_Ramras_HCR2-5_passage.mp3 The House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolutions 2-5 regarding an in-state gas pipeline. Rep. Ramras discusses the resolutions which address supply, demand and encourage the government to get out of the way of businesses looking towards a pipeline construction project. Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:40:11 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=46&leg=26 no Rep. Ramras comments on Resolutions Regarding an In State Gas Line The House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolutions 2-5 regarding an in-state gas pipeline. Rep. Ramras discusses the resolutions which address supply, demand and encourage the government to get out of the way of businesses looking towards a pipeline construction project. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/ramras/audio/26/2009020403_Ramras_HB114_need.mp3 Part 3 - Chairman Ramras comments on introducing House Bill 114, which amends state disaster relief statutes to allow state assets to be used for compassionate aid missions. Wed, 4 Feb 2009 20:47:46 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=40&leg=26 no Part 3 - Chairman Ramras comments on introducing HB 114 Part 3 - Chairman Ramras comments on introducing House Bill 114, which amends state disaster relief statutes to allow state assets to be used for compassionate aid missions. nonadult