Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for Feb. 3

  • Monday, February 2, 2015 6:22pm
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Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

The House Special Committee on Fisheries will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Presentations: “Intro on Fisheries Management in Alaska” by Commissioner Cotten, “Duties & Goals as they pertain to the Pacific Salmon Treaty” by Deputy Commissioner Charlie Swanton, “Basic Info on Duties & Responsibilities, Organization of the Division, Regions, Staff, & Highlights & Future Challenges” by Director of Commercial Fisheries Jeff Regnart & Director of Sport Fisheries Tom Brookover. Testimony by invitation.

Tuesday 3:00 p.m.

The House Health & Social Services Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 59 Marijuana Concentrates. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 8:00 a.m.

The House Education Committee will sponsor a public hearing for a Presentation by the State Board of Education and to discuss HCR 2 Alaska School Choice Week and HB 30 Constitutional History Curriculum. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 4 Automated External Defibrillator. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 5:30 p.m.

Legislators from House Districts 29, 30 & Senate District O will sponsor a constituent teleconference. Anyone may speak with Rep. Mike Chenault, Rep. Kurt Olson or Sen. Peter Micciche by attending at the Kenai LIO.

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/.

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