LIO schedule for March 3-7

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Monday 1:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 287 Approve Tesoro Royalty Oil Sale, SJR 15 Oppose International Designating of Land, Confirmation Hearings: Commissioner Joe Balash, Dept. of Natural Resources, Board of Fisheries, Frederick Johnson and Big Game Commercial Services Board, Michelle Metz & Gene Petola. 3 minute testimony limit.

Monday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing for a Presentation: “Effects of the LNG Project on Employment in Alaska” by Commissioner Dianne Blumer, Dept. of Labor. Listen only.

Monday 5:00 p.m.

The Senate Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SJR 21 Constitutional Amendment: Membership of Judicial Council, SB 127 Vehicle Transaction Agents and SB 169 Statewide Immunization Program. 2 minute testimony limit.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

The Senate Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 138 Gas Pipeline; AGDC; Oil & Gas Production Tax. 2 minute testimony limit.

Tuesday 3:00 p.m.

The House Health & Social Services Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 324 Controlled Substance Prescription Database and HB 301 Autopsies and Death Certificates. 2 minute testimony limit.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

The House Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 112 Repeal Film Production Tax Credit and HB 181 Mining License Revenue; Revenue Sharing. 2 minute testimony limit.

Wednesday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 152 PERS Termination Costs, HB 302 Public Accountants, HB 328 Board/Licensing of Massage Therapists and HCR 15 Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 4:30 p.m.

The House Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 266 Appropriations: Operating Budget / Loans / Funds and HB 267 Appropriations: Mental Health Budget. 2 minute testimony limit.

Friday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 247 Peace Officer / Firefighter Retirement HB 316 Workers’ Compensation Medical Fees. 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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