Friday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 302 Public Accountants, HB 203 Reimbursement of Health Insurance Claims and HB 253 Private Investigators / Agencies. Testimony will be taken.

Friday 3:30 p.m.

The Senate Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing for an Overview of Salmon Stocks and Managements Plans in Upper Cook Inlet by the Department of Fish and Game, Charlie Swanton, Director, Sport Fish Division & Tracy Lingnau, Regional Supervisor, Central Region. Testimony by invitation only.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.

The Joint House & Senate Judiciary Committees will sponsor a public hearing to discuss the Ballot Initiative: An Act to Tax and Regulate the Production, Sale and Use of Marijuana. Topics to be covered: Legal Implications; Fiscal Implications; Regulation / Implementation; Invited Testimony from Initiative Sponsors; Public Testimony. Testimony will be taken; time limits may be imposed.

Saturday 10:00 a.m.

The Senate Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 161 Auctions For Big Game Harvest Permits, HJR 30 Izembek Land Exchange and HB 268 Big Bull Moose Derbies. 2 minute testimony limit.

Saturday 1:30 p.m.

The Joint House & Senate Judiciary Committees will sponsor a public hearing to discuss the Ballot Initiative: An Act Increasing the Alaska Minimum Wage to $8.75 Per Hour. Topics to be covered: Legal Implications; Fiscal Implications; Regulation / Implementation; Invited Testimony from Initiative Sponsors; Public Testimony. Testimony will be taken; time limits may be imposed.

Monday 6:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 138 Gas Pipeline; AGDC; Oil & Gas Production Tax. Testimony will be taken.

All teleconferences are held at the Kenai Legislative Information Office, 145 Main Street Loop No. 217, 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/.