Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 I · 1 D cosponsors

HB 30 — An Act establishing the office of entrepreneurship; relating to new businesses in the state; relating to reports concerning procurements by agencies; and relating to initial business license fees for new businesses in the state.

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 I · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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The most significant change to Bill HB 30 is that the requirement for the commissioner to prepare a procurement report has shifted from every two years (biennially) to once a year (annually). This modification means that the legislature will receive updates more frequently on how agencies are acquiring goods and services, which can lead to increased transparency and accountability in state spending. By ensuring these reports are produced annually rather than biennially, lawmakers and the public will be better informed about procurement activities and potentially identify trends or issues more promptly.

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34-LS0320\G CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS0320\N HOUSE BILL NO.
30(STA) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Referred:
30 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES HOLLAND, Foster Introduced:
Labor and Commerce, Finance Sponsor(s):
1/22/25 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVES HOLLAND, Foster A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act establishing the office of entrepreneurship;
State Affairs, Labor and Commerce, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act establishing the office of entrepreneurship;
and relating to reports concerning procurements by agencies." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
relating to reports concerning procurements by agencies;
and relating to initial business license fees for new businesses in the state." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
The commissioner shall biennially prepare a report concerning procurements by agencies and notify the legislature that the report is available.
The commissioner shall annually [BIENNIALLY] prepare a report concerning procurements by agencies and notify the legislature that the report is available.
The report must include (1) the records maintained by the commissioner under AS 36.30.510 and the records maintained under AS 36.30.520(a) for the previous two fiscal years;
The report must include (1) the records maintained by the commissioner under AS 36.30.510 and the records maintained under AS 36.30.520(a) for the previous [TWO] fiscal year [YEARS];
(2) a list of procurements made under this chapter from out-of-state sources during the previous two fiscal years, together with the total number of procurement contracts entered into during that period with out-of-state contractors and the total value of these contracts;
(2) a list of procurements made under this chapter from out-of-state sources during the previous [TWO] fiscal year, [YEARS] together with the total number of procurement contracts entered into during that period with out-of-state HB0030a -1- HB 30 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0320\N contractors and the total value of these contracts;
and HB0030b -1- CSHB 30(STA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0320\G (3) a list of procurements made under this chapter from state sources during the previous two fiscal years, together with the total number of procurement contracts entered into during that period with state contractors and the total value of these contracts;
and (3) a list of procurements made under this chapter from state sources during the previous [TWO] fiscal year, [YEARS] together with the total number of procurement contracts entered into during that period with state contractors and the total value of these contracts;
(4) the total number of procurement contracts entered into during the previous two fiscal years with new businesses in the state,the total value of these contracts, and details on the demographic and geographic areas of these businesses;
(4) the total number of procurement contracts entered into during the previous fiscal year with new businesses in the state, the total value of these contracts, and details on the demographic and geographic areas of these businesses;
(5) the percentage of the total number and total value of procurement contracts entered into in the previous two fiscal years that were entered into with new businesses in the state;
(5) the percentage of the total number and total value of procurement contracts entered into in the previous fiscal year that were entered into with new businesses in the state;
AS 43.70.030(a) is amended to read:
(a) The fee for each business license is $50 a year, except that the fee is (1) $25 if the business is a sole proprietorship and the sole proprietor is (A) [(1)] 65 years of age or older when the sole proprietor applies for the license or will reach 65 years of age at any time during the year for which the license is issued;
or (B) [(2)] a disabled veteran;
and (2) $0 for an initial business license if the business is awne business in the state as defined in AS 44.33.859.
* Sec.
4.
Article 13A.
HB 30 -2- HB0030a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0320\N Article 13A.
(a) The office shall (1) promote innovation-based economic development, business development, and the creation of jobs in emerging sectors;
The office shall (1) employ personnel;
(2) provide a new business in the state with information on available resources and state services and the laws relevant to starting a new business;
(2) promote entrepreneurship growth in the state;
(3) facilitate engagement between the state and a new business in the state to increase the use of goods and services from state sources;
(3) assist stakeholders and organizations supporting entrepreneurship with enhancing skills and learning opportunities, providing technical support, and expanding access to resources for entrepreneurs in the state;
and (4) in coordination with community entrepreneurship programs, CSHB 30(STA) -2- HB0030b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0320\G economic development organizations, local government agencies, military installations, regional development organizations, small business development centers, and the University of Alaska's innovation and technology transfer programs, (A) identify and address the needs of a new business in the state;
(4) assist new businesses in the state in navigating interactions with the state.
(B) facilitate communication to enhance the range and quality of services of a new business in the state;
(C) streamline the delivery of services of a new business in the state;
and (D) share data and information with a new business in the state.
(b) If requested by a borough, city, or municipality, the office shall assist in the development and training of a business ecosystem liaison position in the borough, city, or municipality for the purpose of improving the delivery of services of a small business in the state and interactions among small businesses in the state, other businesses, and the state.
(c) In this section, (1) "military installation" has the meaning given in AS 14.03.080(g);
(2) "regional development organization" means a nonprofit organization or nonprofit corporation formed to encourage economic development within a particular region of the state that includes the entire area of each municipality within that region and that has a board of directors that represents the region's economic, political, and social interests.
(a) Subject to appropriation, each fiscal year, state agencies shall collectively expend an amount equal to five percent of the total amount appropriated for economic development programs related to business growth or diversification in emerging sectors in a fiscal HB0030b -3- CSHB 30(STA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0320\G year for the support and expansion of organizations or programs that provide services to new businesses in the state.
(a) Subject to appropriation, each fiscal year, state agencies shall collectively expend an amount equal to five percent of the total amount appropriated for economic development programs in a fiscal year for support organizations or programs that provide services to new businesses in the state.
In AS 44.33.850 - 44.33.859, (1) "new business in the state" means a business that qualifies as an Alaska bidder as defined in AS 36.30.990 and has been in operation for less than five years;
In AS 44.33.850 - 44.33.859, (1) "new business in the state" means a business with its principal place of business in the state that has been in operation for less than five years;
CSHB 30(STA) -4- HB0030b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB0030a -3- HB 30 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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The bill establishes the Office of Entrepreneurship and introduces new reporting requirements on procurements involving new businesses in Alaska.

  • AS 36.30.540

    (4) the total number of procurement contracts entered into during the previous two fiscal years with new businesses in the state,the total value of these contracts, and details on the demographic and geographic areas of these businesses; → (4) the total number of procurement contracts entered into during the previous two fiscal years with new businesses in the state, the total value of these contracts, and details on the demographic and geographic areas of these businesses;

    Clarifies the formatting of the text regarding new businesses in procurement reports.

  • AS 36.30.540

    (5) the percentage of the total number and total value of procurement contracts entered into in the previous two fiscal years that were entered into with new businesses in the state;

    Removes the requirement for reporting the percentage of contracts with new businesses.

  • AS 36.30.540

    (6) recommendations on improving access to procurement contracts for new businesses in the state, including details on new businesses in the state in statistically underrepresented demographic segments and geographic areas of the state.

    Eliminates the requirement to provide recommendations for improving access to contracts for new businesses.

  • AS 36.30.540

    (b) In this section, 'new business in the state' has the meaning given in AS 44.33.859.

    Adds a definition for 'new business in the state' for clarity in procurement reports.

  • AS 44.33

    Article 13A. Entrepreneurship. Sec. 44.33.850. Office of entrepreneurship. The office of entrepreneurship is created in the department.

    Creates the Office of Entrepreneurship within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.

  • AS 44.33

    Sec. 44.33.853. Duties. The office shall promote innovation-based economic development, business development, and the creation of jobs in emerging sectors;

    Defines the duties of the Office of Entrepreneurship to foster economic development.

  • AS 44.33

    Sec. 44.33.855. Annual report. On or before January 1 of each year, the office shall prepare a report detailing legislation enacted in the previous year that supports, hinders, or otherwise affects new businesses in the state.

    Requires the Office of Entrepreneurship to report on legislation affecting new businesses annually.

  • AS 44.33

    Sec. 44.33.857. New state business development. Subject to appropriation, each fiscal year, state agencies shall collectively expend an amount equal to five percent of the total amount appropriated for economic development programs related to business growth or diversification in emerging sectors in a fiscal year for the support and expansion of organizations or programs that provide services to new businesses in the state.

    Mandates state agencies to allocate funding specifically for services supporting new businesses.

  • AS 44.33

    Sec. 44.33.859. Definitions. In AS 44.33.850 - 44.33.859, 'new business in the state' means a business that qualifies as an Alaska bidder as defined in AS 36.30.990 and has been in operation for less than five years;

    Establishes a specific definition for 'new business in the state' relevant to government programs.

  • AS 44.33

    Sec. 4. AS 36.30.540(a)(4), 36.30.540(a)(5), 36.30.540(a)(6), 36.30.540(b); AS 44.33.850, 44.33.853, 44.33.855, 44.33.857, and 44.33.859 are repealed.

    Repeals certain existing sections of law concerning procurement reports and entrepreneurial support programs.

  • Section 4 of this Act takes effect December 31, 2030.

    Sets an effective date for the repeal of certain provisions in the bill.

Action History

  1. (H) Minutes (HFIN)

  2. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

  3. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  4. (H) COSPONSOR(S): FOSTER

  5. (H) Minutes (HFIN)

  6. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 2:30 pm --

  7. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  8. (H) Minutes (HFIN)

  9. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

  10. (H) FINANCE at 10:00 AM ADAMS 519

  11. (H) Minutes (HFIN)

  12. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Delayed to 6:10 pm --

  13. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  14. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  15. (H) FIN REFERRAL ADDED AFTER L&C

  16. (H) FN5: (CED)

  17. (H) FN4: ZERO(CED)

  18. (H) FN1: (ADM)

  19. (H) AM: NELSON, SADDLER

  20. (H) NR: COULOMBE

  21. (H) DP: CARRICK, BURKE, HALL, FIELDS

  22. (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) NEW TITLE 4DP 1NR 2AM

  23. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  24. (H) Moved CSHB 30(L&C) Out of Committee

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

  26. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  27. (H) Heard & Held

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

  29. (H) FN3: (CED)

  30. (H) FN2: (CED)

  31. (H) FN1: (ADM)

  32. (H) NR: VANCE, MOORE, HIMSCHOOT, STORY, CARRICK

  33. (H) DNP: MCCABE

  34. (H) DP: HOLLAND

  35. (H) STA RPT CS(STA) NEW TITLE 1DP 1DNP 5NR

  36. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  37. (H) Moved CSHB 30(STA) Out of Committee -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  38. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  39. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  40. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard

  41. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  42. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  43. (H) Heard & Held

  44. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  45. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  46. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

  47. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  48. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

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

  50. (H) STA, L&C

  51. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  52. (H) Prefile released 1/10/25

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HB 30 is sponsored by Neal Foster (D) and Ky Holland (N).
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