Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

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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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 removed

Plain-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.

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33-LS0978\S CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
33-LS0978\A SENATE BILL NO.
163(JUD) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Referred:
163 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY SENATOR MYERS Introduced:
Rules Sponsor(s):
1/16/24 Referred:
SENATOR 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:
Judiciary 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:
SB0163B -1- CSSB 163(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0978\S (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;
SB0163A -1- SB 163 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-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 CSSB 163(JUD) -2- SB0163B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0978\S implementation or enforcement of the security plan, program, or procedures;
(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 SB 163 -2- SB0163A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0978\A implementation or enforcement of the security plan, program, or procedures;
(11) [REPEALED (12)] records that are (A) proprietary, privileged, or a trade secret in accordance with AS 43.90.150 or 43.90.220(e);
(11) [REPEALED] (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)] 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) 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)] information under AS 38.05.020(b)(11) that is subject to a confidentiality agreement under AS 38.05.020(b)(12);
(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)] records relating to proceedings under AS 09.58 (Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act);
(15) records relating to proceedings under AS 09.58 (Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act);
(15) [(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) 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)] 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) 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)] records that are (A) investigative files under AS 45.55.910;
(18) records that are (A) investigative files under AS 45.55.910;
(18) names, addresses, or other information identifying a person as adopting or providing foster care for an animal.
(19) records that include names, addresses, or other information identifying a person who has adopted or is providing foster care for an animal.
SB0163B -3- CSSB 163(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
SB0163A -3- SB 163 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (S) REFERRED TO RULES

  2. (S) FN1: ZERO(GOV/COMBINED)

  3. (S) NR: TOBIN

  4. (S) DP: CLAMAN, KIEHL, KAUFMAN

  5. (S) JUD RPT CS 3DP 1NR SAME TITLE

  6. (S) Moved CSSB 163(JUD) Out of Committee

  7. (S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  8. (S) Minutes (SJUD)

  9. (S) Heard & Held

  10. (S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  11. (S) -- MEETING CANCELED --

  12. (S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  13. (S) JUD

  14. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  15. (S) Prefile released 1/8/24

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

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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.
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