State of Alaska
Fiscal Note
Bill Version: HB 8
2023 Legislative Session
Fiscal Note Number: 2
(H) Publish Date: 3/6/2023
Identifier: HB8-DPS-01-22-2023 Department: Department of Public Safety
Title: ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES Appropriation: Alaska State Troopers
Sponsor: CARRICK Allocation: Alaska Wildlife Troopers
Requester: (H) State Affairs OMB Component Number: 2746
Expenditures/Revenues
Note: Amounts do not include inflation unless otherwise noted below. (Thousands of Dollars)
Included in
FY2024 Governor's
Appropriation FY2024 Out-Year Cost Estimates
Requested Request
OPERATING EXPENDITURES FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
Personal Services
Travel
Services
Commodities
Capital Outlay
Grants & Benefits
Miscellaneous
Total Operating 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Fund Source (Operating Only)
None
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Positions
Full-time
Part-time
Temporary
Change in Revenues
None
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Estimated SUPPLEMENTAL (FY2023) cost: 0.0 (separate supplemental appropriation required)
Estimated CAPITAL (FY2024) cost: 0.0 (separate capital appropriation required)
Does the bill create or modify a new fund or account? No
(Supplemental/Capital/New Fund - discuss reasons and fund source(s) in analysis section)
ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS
Does the bill direct, or will the bill result in, regulation changes adopted by your agency? No
If yes, by what date are the regulations to be adopted, amended or repealed?
Why this fiscal note differs from previous version/comments:
Not applicable, initial version.
Prepared By: Stephanie Richard, Statewide Services Director Phone: (907)269-5581
Division: Statewide Services Date: 02/17/2023
Approved By: Pam Halloran, Administrative Services Director Date: 02/17/23
Agency: Department of Public Safety
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FISCAL NOTE ANALYSIS
STATE OF ALASKA BILL NO. HB8
2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Analysis
This bill would exclude electric‐assisted bicycles that are 750 watts or less power output under selected statutory
definitions of motor vehicles. This bill would prompt department commissioners to evaluate regulation changes
promulgated under appropriate statutes to eliminate electric‐assisted bicycles from certain restrictions.
This bill would possibly conflict with the intent of the Board of Game related to regulations restricting the use of
motorized vehicles in specialized areas, such as Controlled Use Areas under 5 Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 92.540,
for purposes of taking game. Currently under 5 AAC 92.080, the take of game is prohibited in most circumstances with the
use of a motorized land vehicle. Under 5 AAC 92.990(a)(47), “motorized land vehicle” means a motorized vehicle
operated on land. This bill would allow the use of electric‐assisted bicycles to take game in Controlled Use Areas, other
specialized areas and on federal land where it is currently prohibited.
This bill would possibly be in conflict with Alaska Fish and Game Alaska Statute (AS) 16.05.920, prohibited conduct
generally, which is the statutory authority for 5 AAC 92.080.
On federal land, such as lands of the National Park Service and the United States (U.S.) Fish and Wildlife Service, crimes in
violation of Alaska Fish and Game laws and regulations may also constitute federal crimes.
The Alaska Wildlife Troopers anticipate a zero fiscal impact at this time.
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Statutes affected:
HB0008A, AM HB 8, introduced 01/09/2023: 19.10.399, 28.90.990, 28.05.011, 28.10.011, 28.10.031, 28.10.181, U.S.C, 28.10.121, 28.10.151, 19.10.065
HB0008B, AM CSHB 8(TRA): 16.05.255, 16.05.400, 16.05.341, 19.10.399, 28.90.990, 28.05.011, 28.10.011, 28.10.031, 28.10.181, U.S.C, 28.10.121, 28.10.151, 19.10.065
HB0008C, AM SCS HB 8(STA), introduced 05/03/2023: 19.10.399, 28.90.990, 28.05.011, 28.10.011, 28.10.031, 28.10.181, U.S.C, 28.10.121, 28.10.151, 19.10.065
HB0008Z, AM Enrolled HB 8, introduced 05/11/2023: 19.10.399, 28.90.990, 28.05.011, 28.10.011, 28.10.031, 28.10.181, U.S.C, 28.10.121, 28.10.151, 19.10.065