AK HB32

Amends AS 22.10.020(d) to clarify that superior court hearings on appeals from administrative agencies shall be on the record unless the court grants a trial de novo, with specific exceptions for tax appeals under AS 43.05.242.

Adds new subsection (j) to AS 22.10.020 allowing persons dissatisfied with administrative decisions related to oil or gas to appeal to superior court, limited to questions presented in the original administrative matter.

Establishes an oil and gas production working group in the legislature to develop methods for increasing oil and gas exploration and production, including 15 specific areas such as public seismic data access, bonding cost reduction, streamlined permitting, and restructured appeal processes.

Working group consists of four legislators (two from House Resources Committee, two from Senate Resources Committee with majority and minority representation), three state commissioners (Natural Resources, Revenue, Environmental Conservation), and one Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission member appointed by the governor.

Working group must submit recommendations to the legislature before the Second Regular Session of the 33rd Alaska State Legislature and terminates the day after delivering its report; Act takes effect immediately.