CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the exact roles or responsibilities of the committee, nor does it mention any specific actions that can be taken once established. Additionally, there is no information provided about how often meetings will occur or funding for operations.

Controlled Substances Advisory Committee Act

This act establishes the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development in Alaska.

What This Bill Does

• Creates a committee called the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
• Lists seven specific positions that must be filled by designated representatives from different state agencies and professions.

Who It Names or Affects

• The State of Alaska's government departments and agencies involved in public safety, health services, and law enforcement.
• Professionals such as pharmacists, physicians, and psychiatrists who are part of the committee.

Terms To Know

Controlled Substances Advisory Committee

A group within the Alaska government that advises on issues related to controlled substances, including drugs and medications.

Governor's appointment

The process by which the governor of Alaska selects individuals for positions on committees or boards.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not specify how often the committee will meet.
• Does not detail what actions the committee can take once established.
• Does not provide information about funding for the committee's operations.

Official Summary Text

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
An Act relating to the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee.

Current Bill Text

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SENATE BILL NO. 233

IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA

THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION

BY SENATOR CLAMAN

Introduced: 2/4/26
Referred: Labor and Commerce, Judiciary

A BILL

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED

"An Act relating to the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee." 1
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: 2
* Section 1. AS 11.71.100(a) is amended to read: 3
(a) The Controlled Substances Advisory Committee is established in the 4
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development [LAW]. The 5
committee consists of 6
(1) the attorney general or the attorney general's designee; 7
(2) the commissioner of family and community services or the 8
commissioner's designee; 9
(3) the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's designee; 10
(4) the president of the Board of Pharmacy or the designee of the 11
president who shall also be a member of the Board of Pharmacy; 12
(5) a peace officer appointed by the governor after consultation with 13
the Alaska Association of Chiefs of Police; 14
(6) a physician appointed by the governor; 15
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(7) a psychiatrist appointed by the governor; and 1
(8) two individuals appointed by the governor. 2