1997-19 Opposing House Bill No. 68KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 97 -19
Introduced by: Assemblymember Abell
Requested by: Assemblymember Abell
Drafted: Assemblymember Abell
Introduced: 05/01/97
Adopted: 05/01/97
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL NO. 68 AND SENATE BILL NO. 169
ALLOWING TWELVE HOUR WORK DAYS WITHOUT OVERTIME
AFTER EIGHT HOURS
WHEREAS, Alaska's economy is strengthened by the liveable wages of its
workforce; and
WHEREAS, that workforce depends heavily on livable wages that are supplemented
by overtime pay after eight (8) hours; and
WHEREAS, the workforce in part is seasonal with a shorter work year which,
without supplemental overtime, would put many families at economic risk; and
WHEREAS, the passage of these two bills disallowing overtime would migrate
exemptions to other industries, and a loss of real dollars and real income would have
an overwhelming negative effect on our fragile economies; and
WHEREAS, the loss of real income would be devastating to some 170,000 non-
exempt working Alaskans now allowed overtime; and
WHEREAS, this Toss of real income would have a real negative impact on our
communities and especially those communities that depend largely on good wages
for survival; and
WHEREAS, lost income would equate to more families at risk income levels that
would require supplemental government aid and be counter - productive to relieving the
rolls of welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the passage of House Bill 68 and Senate Bill 169, which permits
special exemptions of AS 23.10.060 to allow twelve (12) hour work days without
overtime pay, is opposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
ISLAND BOROUGH that the legislators, governor, and commissioners of the state of
Alaska are encouraged to not support passage of these bills.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 97 -19
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
ISLAND BOROUGH that this resolution be distributed to all legislators, the governor,
and commissioners of the state of Alaska.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIRST DAY OF MAY, 1997
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Donna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jero e M. Selby, Borough
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Robin Heinrichs, Presiding Officer
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 97 -19
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