Legislative Session Updates

 

 

As Governor Parnell signs HB15, ATA thanks Representative Wes Keller for championing this bill and both houses of the Alaska State Legislature for passing this important piece of legislation.  The AK DOT&PF provided  valuable input on the impacts of this bill.  We thank the Governor for signing HB 15 which redefines an Intrastate Commercial Vehicle by raising the weight threshold from 10,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds.  The effect of this bill is to relieve this group of vehicles from an unnecessary level of regulation.  Thanks to all for their part in creating and passing this law.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Legislative Session is over.  Our priorities fared well this session as you can see from the list below.  Thanks for all your help in making this happen.  You will hear more about these at our upcoming Annual Meeting and Trade Show at O’Malley’s on the Green on April 25.  Be sure to register now so you don’t miss out on this great event. 

 

 

ATA’s Legislative Priorities in order:

 

  1. Oil Tax Reform: SB21 passed

  2. Re-define Intra state commercial vehicle: HB15 passed

  3. Waive CDL skills test for certain veterans: HB46 passed

  4. Establish Transportation Fund: not passed but alive

  5. Invest in Dalton Hwy: $7,000,000 in Capital Budget

  6. Invest in National Hwy System: several big projects in Capital Budget

  7. In-state gas line: HB4 passed

  8. Expand resource development Road to Resources: funding Capital Budget

  9. Defend against Fed Overreach: Resolutions passed

  10. Knik Arm – disappointed

 

  


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Welcome to the offical website for the Alaska Trucking Association!

 

ATA has been serving the needs of the state’s trucking industry for over 50 years. ATA is one of the few organizations promoting and protecting the interests of the transportation industry before the legislature, administrative agencies and courts. ATA has partnered with the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide titling, registration, driving records and many other DMV services without the long wait time of going to the DMV. Our Association also provides many services which improve the efficiency of our member’s operations. Visit our services page for more information about how ATA can help your company.

 

Our members cover all ends of the spectrum, from suppliers to owner-operators to carriers that run millions of miles a year. If you aren’t currently a member, complete and mail in a membership application today!