Legislative Information Office schedule for April 4

Monday 1:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 32 Timber Sales and HB 112 Repeal CFEC; Transfer Functions to ADFG. Testimony will be taken.

Monday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 125 Legislative Members of AGDC Board, HB 372 Omnibus Insurance and HB 299 PERS Participation: Contractors. 3 minute testimony limit.

Wednesday 8:00 a.m.

The House Education Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 352 Limit Abortion Service Providers in Schools. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

The House Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 47 PERS Contributions By Municipalities, SB 124 Extend Sunset on Alaska Commission on Aging, HB 241 Nonresident Surcharge Commercial Fishing and HCR 4 US Countermand Convention Delegates.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

The Senate Transportation Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HCR 17 Support Aviation Industry; Use State Land. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The Senate Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 114 Permanent Fund: Earnings, Deposits, Accounts, SB 128 Permanent Fund: Deposits; Dividend; Earnings and SB 138 Budget: Capital. 2 minute testimony limit. Submit written testimony to: Senate.Finance.Committee@akleg.gov

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Confirmation Hearings: Big Game Commercial Services Board and Board of Game. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 308 Child Safety Seat Installation Liability. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 234 Insurance Coverage for Telemedicine, SB 148 Employer Report of Workplace Injury / Death and SB 142 Insurance for Anti-Cancer Medication. 3 minute testimony limit.

Thursday 8:00 a.m.

The House State Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SCR 16 Special Session to Be Held on Road System, SB 123 Use of Electronic Devices While Driving, SCR 20 Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April 2016 and SB 6 Eliminate Daylight Saving Time. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

The Senate State Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Board of Fisheries Confirmation: Israel Payton, Alan Cain & Robert Ruffner, SB 150 MVA Commissioner Member of CDVSA, HB 273 Vehicles: Transfer on Death Title; Estates and HB 77 Disability: ID / License and Training Requirements. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 1:00 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 347 Recovery of False Claims for State Funds HB 205 Criminal Law / Procedure; Drivers License; Public Aid. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 1:30 p.m.

The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 305 Educational Exemption for Yoga Training and HB 314 Alaska Regional Economic Assistance Program; Extend. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 3:00 p.m.

The House Health & Social Services Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 72 Designated Caregivers for Patients and SB 89 Schools; Parent Rights; Abortion Providers Limits. Testimony will be taken.

Friday 1:00 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 205 Criminal Law / Procedure; Drivers License; Public Aid. Testimony will be taken.

Friday 1:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 371 Kenny & Patti Barber Shooting Range and Confirmation Hearing: Board of Fisheries. Testimony will be taken.

Friday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 127 Insurer’s Use of Credit History / Scores and SB 121 Security Freeze on Certain Credit Reports. 3 minute testimony limit.

All teleconferences are held at the Kenai Legislative Information Office, 145 Main Street Loop No. 217 in Kenai, unless otherwise noted. To confirm call 283-2030 or email Kenai.LIO@akleg.gov. To listen or watch online go to http://alaskalegislature.tv/

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