LIO schedule for Feb. 12

  • Tuesday, February 11, 2014 9:04pm
  • News

Wednesday 8:00 a.m.

The House Education Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 210 Student Restraint, Seclusion, Psychiatric Drugs and HB 220 Repeal Secondary School Exit Exam. 2 minute testimony limit.

Wednesday 1:30 p.m.

The House Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HJR 22 Federal Constitutional Convention and HB 244 Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing for an Overview: Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development by Commissioner Dianne Blumer. Testimony by invitation only.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.

The House Special Committee on Fisheries will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 204 Salmon & Herring Product Development Tax Credit and HB 201 Pesticides & Broadcast Chemicals. HB 204 listen only; testimony will be taken on HB 201.

Thursday 1:30 p.m.

The House Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 231 Cattle Brand Registration and HB 179 Broadband Discounts for Schools. 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/.

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