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

HB 218 — An Act relating to coverage for disability from diseases for certain firefighters; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) REFERRED TO RULES

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

26 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to House Bill 218 change the time frame and frequency of medical examinations for firefighters from six years with biennial exams to seven years with annual exams. This adjustment ensures that firefighters receive more frequent health checks during their critical early years on the job, which could help catch any signs of disease related to their exposure to harmful substances. By implementing these changes, the legislation aims to better protect the health and well-being of firefighters, who face increased risks due to their profession.

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33-LS0709\S CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
33-LS0709\B HOUSE BILL NO.
218(L&C) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE Referred:
218 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER Introduced:
Rules4 Sponsor(s):
1/16/24 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to coverage for disability from diseases for certain firefighters;
Labor and Commerce A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to coverage for disability from diseases for certain firefighters;
HB0218b -1- CSHB 218(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0709\S (iv) non-Hodgkin's lymphoma;
HB0218a -1- HB 218 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0709\B (iv) non-Hodgkin's lymphoma;
(3) the presumption established in (1) of this subsection applies only to an active or former firefighter who has a disease described in (1) of this subsection that develops or manifests itself after the firefighter has served in the state for at least six [SEVEN] years and who (A) underwent [WAS GIVEN] a qualifying medical examination (i) upon the first employment as [BECOMING] a firefighter that did not show evidence of the disease;
(3) the presumption established in (1) of this subsection applies only to an active or former firefighter who has a disease described in (1) of this subsection that develops or manifests itself after the firefighter has served in the state for at least three [SEVEN] years and who (A) was given a qualifying medical examination (i) upon becoming certified as a firefighter that did not show evidence of the disease;
(ii) at least once every two years [(B) WAS GIVEN AN ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAM] during [EACH OF] the first six [SEVEN] years of employment as a firefighter that did not show evidence of the disease;
(ii) upon the first employment as a firefighter that did not show evidence of the disease;
(iii) at least once every five [(B) WAS GIVEN AN ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAM DURING EACH OF THE FIRST SEVEN] years of employment as a firefighter;
and (iv) not later than one year after each termination of employment as a firefighter [THAT DID NOT SHOW EVIDENCE OF THE DISEASE];
CSHB 218(L&C) -2- HB0218b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB 218 -2- HB0218a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) REFERRED TO RULES

  2. (H) FN1: ZERO(LWF)

  3. (H) NR: CARRICK, FIELDS, PRAX, WRIGHT, RUFFRIDGE, SUMNER

  4. (H) DP: SADDLER

  5. (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) 1DP 6NR

  6. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  7. (H) Moved CSHB 218(L&C) Out of Committee

  8. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  9. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  10. (H) Heard & Held -- Recessed to 3/21/24 at 10:30 am --

  11. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  12. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  13. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 4:15 pm --

  14. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  15. (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --

  16. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  17. (H) L&C

  18. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  19. (H) Prefile released 1/8/24

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (64)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 218?
HB 218 is sponsored by Dan Saddler (R).
What is the current status of HB 218?
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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