SB 163 — An Act relating to animal adoption and foster care records.
Last action — (S) REFERRED TO RULES
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
28 added · 30 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of SB 163, some lines were adjusted to clarify the types of records that remain confidential. Specifically, the bill maintained certain confidentiality provisions related to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and other sensitive information but updated the numbering for better organization. These changes are important because they help ensure that vital information about state programs and proceedings is protected, while also making the bill easier to read and understand.
33-LS0978\S33-LS0978\A CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
163(JUD)163 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THESENATOR SENATEMYERS JUDICIARYIntroduced: COMMITTEE Referred:
Rules1/16/24 Sponsor(s):Referred:
SENATORJudiciary MYERS A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to animal adoption and foster care records." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
SB0163BSB0163A -1- CSSBSB 163(JUD)163 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0978\S33-LS0978\A (6) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of the law enforcement records or information (A) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings;
(10) records or information pertaining to a plan, program, or procedures for establishing, maintaining, or restoring security in the state, or to a detailed description or evaluation of systems, facilities, or infrastructure in the state, but only to the extent that the production of the records or information (A) could reasonably be expected to interfere with the CSSBSB 163(JUD)163 -2- SB0163BSB0163A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0978\S33-LS0978\A implementation or enforcement of the security plan, program, or procedures;
(11) [REPEALED[REPEALED] (12)](12) records that are (A) proprietary, privileged, or a trade secret in accordance with AS 43.90.150 or 43.90.220(e);
(12)(13) [(13)] information of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation created under AS 31.25.010 or a subsidiary of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation that is confidential by law or under a valid confidentiality agreement;
(13)(14) [(14)] information under AS 38.05.020(b)(11) that is subject to a confidentiality agreement under AS 38.05.020(b)(12);
(14)(15) [(15)] records relating to proceedings under AS 09.58 (Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act);
(15)(16) [(16)] names, addresses, and other information identifying a person as a participant in the Alaska savings program for eligible individuals under AS 06.65;
(16)(17) [(17)] artists' submissions made in response to an inquiry or solicitation initiated by the Alaska State Council on the Arts under AS 44.27.060;
(17)(18) [(18)] records that are (A) investigative files under AS 45.55.910;
(18)(19) records that include names, addresses, or other information identifying a person aswho adoptinghas adopted or is providing foster care for an animal.
SB0163BSB0163A -3- CSSBSB 163(JUD)163 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Action History
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(S) REFERRED TO RULES
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(S) FN1: ZERO(GOV/COMBINED)
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(S) NR: TOBIN
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(S) DP: CLAMAN, KIEHL, KAUFMAN
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(S) JUD RPT CS 3DP 1NR SAME TITLE
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(S) Moved CSSB 163(JUD) Out of Committee
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(S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
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(S) Minutes (SJUD)
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(S) Heard & Held
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(S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
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(S) -- MEETING CANCELED --
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(S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
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(S) JUD
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(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
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(S) Prefile released 1/8/24
Sponsors
- Robert Myers · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (64)
64 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 163?
- SB 163 is sponsored by Robert Myers (R).
- What is the current status of SB 163?
- This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 163?
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