Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 8:57pm
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Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The Joint House & Senate Judiciary Committees will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 79 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses and SB 30 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses. Testimony by invitation only.

Friday 1:30 p.m.

The Senate Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 30 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses. Testimony will be taken.

Feb. 3 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 only.

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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