Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for April 6

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Monday 10:00 a.m.

The Senate Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 26 Budget: Capital. Testimony will be taken with a 2 minute limit. Written testimony may be sent via email to: finance.committee@akleg.gov

Monday 1:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Confirmation Hearing: Board of Fisheries, Orville Huntington, HCR 6 Proclaim July 2015 as Alaska Peony Month and HB 179 Food Program Donations; Fish and Game. Testimony will be taken.

Monday 1:00 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 154 Civil Legal Services Fund, HB 147 Animals: Protection / Release / Custody and SB 30 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

The Senate State Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 93 Probation and Parole: Work, Travel Accommodations, HB 75 Municipal Regulation of Marijuana; Local Election and SB 62 Regulation of Marijuana Businesses; Board. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

The House Special Committee on Fisheries will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HCR 10 Maritime Workforce Development HB 179 Food Program Donations; Fish And Game HB 119 Legislative Approval Of Bristol Bay Sulfide Mine HB 110 Personal Use Fishing Priority. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday 1:30 p.m.

The House Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 137 Hunting, Sport Fish, Trapping Fees and HB 118 Municipal Energy Improvement Assessments / Bonds. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m.

The Senate Community & Regional Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 146 Municipal Tax Exemption, SB 79 Reemployment of Retired Teachers & Administrators and HB 75 Municipal Regulation of Marijuana; Local Election. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 112 Repeal CFEC; Transfer Functions to ADFG, HB 38 Aquatic Invasive Species and HJR 20 Fish & Wildlife Management by States. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 1:30 p.m.

The Senate Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 26 Budget: Capital, SB 39 Repeal Film Production Tax Credit, SB 51 Uniform Interstate Child Support; Parentage and SB 15 Life Insurance Policy Premium Tax. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

The Senate Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Confirmation Hearing: Board of Fisheries. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 8:00 a.m.

The House State Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 6 Eliminate Daylight Saving Time. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 9:00 a.m.

The Senate State Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 83 Peace Officer / Firefighter Retirement SB 89 Parent Rights: Education; School Absence SB 1 Regulation of Smoking. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.

The House Special Committee on Fisheries will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Confirmation: Board of Fisheries and Fisherman’s Fund Advisory & Appeals Council. Testimony will be taken.

Friday 1:00 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 109 Oil & Gas Litigation Settlements and SB 30 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses. Testimony will be taken.

Friday 1:30 p.m.

The House Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 137 Hunting, Sport Fish, Trapping Fees and HB 123 Establish Marijuana Control Board. 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 watch online go to http://alaskalegislature.tv/.

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