The measure passed both bodies with no opposition.
State Government
Regular session ends, Parnell calls special session
The Legislature made it to the end of its regular 90 day session just after midnight this morning (Monday) – passing and sending to the governor several dozen bills over the final two days. However, the issues seen as critical at the start of the session, turned out to be footnotes at the end.
Retirement choice bill moves, stalls
Senate Bill 121, which would have allowed public employees to choose either a defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan, dies after passing over to the House.
Egan’s PERS choice bill moves out of Senate Finance Committee
Juneau Senator Dennis Egan’s bill giving public employees a choice of retirement systems cleared the Senate Finance Committee today (Friday).
Legislative Analysis – Days 87 & 88
Lawmakers are saddened by the passing of Rep. Carl Gatto as they continue work in the remaining days of the regular legislative session.
House speaker says oil tax could drag out session
House Speaker Mike Chenault says it’s important the oil tax debate not drag on past the legislative session. And he’s willing to stay in Juneau until the work is done.
Monday is the 84th day of the 90-day session. The House has not yet received the Senate’s oil tax bill.