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March 9, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Alaska House of Representatives passes bill establishing uniform administrative procedures and requiring public notice for hearings, with only Rep. Bruce Kendall dissenting. Sponsored by Reps. Hellenthal and Taylor, it heads to the Senate.
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Requirement for Public Hearing Notice Passes House With One Dissent
JUNEAU, (AP) — A bill to establish uniform administrative procedures in the Alaska government was given virtual unanimous endorsement by the House of Representatives Saturday.
Only Rep. Bruce Kendall (R-Valdez) voted against the measure.
Kendall said he was not convinced the bill could be put into effect without increasing the cost of government.
Its proponents, chiefly Rep. John Hellenthal (D-Anchorage), maintained it would not increase government spending. Hellenthal co-sponsored the bill with Rep. Warren Taylor (D-Fairbanks).
The measure generally was endorsed at public hearings by officials of the state government. Hellenthal called the bill "a cornerstone of Democracy."
"It will ensure due process of law to all of our citizens," he added.
The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would require state and local rule making and regulatory agencies to give notice of hearings. It would, Hellenthal said, assure proper publicity of administrative rules and generally prohibit secret meetings of public agencies at all levels of government.
JUNEAU, (AP) — A bill to establish uniform administrative procedures in the Alaska government was given virtual unanimous endorsement by the House of Representatives Saturday.
Only Rep. Bruce Kendall (R-Valdez) voted against the measure.
Kendall said he was not convinced the bill could be put into effect without increasing the cost of government.
Its proponents, chiefly Rep. John Hellenthal (D-Anchorage), maintained it would not increase government spending. Hellenthal co-sponsored the bill with Rep. Warren Taylor (D-Fairbanks).
The measure generally was endorsed at public hearings by officials of the state government. Hellenthal called the bill "a cornerstone of Democracy."
"It will ensure due process of law to all of our citizens," he added.
The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would require state and local rule making and regulatory agencies to give notice of hearings. It would, Hellenthal said, assure proper publicity of administrative rules and generally prohibit secret meetings of public agencies at all levels of government.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Bill
Public Hearing Notice
House Endorsement
Administrative Procedures
What entities or persons were involved?
Rep. Bruce Kendall
Rep. John Hellenthal
Rep. Warren Taylor
Where did it happen?
Juneau, Alaska
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Juneau, Alaska
Event Date
Saturday
Key Persons
Rep. Bruce Kendall
Rep. John Hellenthal
Rep. Warren Taylor
Outcome
passed house with one dissenting vote; proceeds to senate
Event Details
Bill to establish uniform administrative procedures requiring public notice for hearings and prohibiting secret meetings endorsed by House, except by Rep. Kendall who cited potential cost increase. Proponents argue no spending increase and ensures due process.