LIO teleconference schedule for April 2

  • Saturday, March 31, 2018 12:45pm
  • News

Monday, 4:00 p.m.

The Senate Resources Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss Confirmation Hearings: Orville Huntington & Al Cain, Board of Fisheries and Anthony Scott, Regulatory Commission of Alaska. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

The House Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 197 Community Seed Libraries, HB 277 Broadband Internet: Neutrality / Regulation, HB 41 Joint Prime Sponsorship of Bills and HB 193 Health Care; Balance Billing. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

The House Special Committee on Fisheries will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 199 Fish / Wildlife Habitat Protection; Permits. Listen only.

Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss SB 76 Alcoholic Beverage Control; Alcohol Regulation. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.

The House State Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 407 APOC; Campaign Contributions / Reporting, SCR 17 April 2018: Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SB 163 Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicles and HB 83 Teachers & Public Employee Retirement Plans. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.

The House Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 398 Corporate Tax: Public Utility Income Allocation, HB 399 Corporate Tax: Remove Exemptions / Credits and HB 277 Broadband Internet: Neutrality / Regulation. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.

The Senate Health & Social Services Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 123 Disclosure of Health Care Costs and HB 151 DHSS; CINA; Foster Care; Child Protection. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday, 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss SB 125 Extend Bond Authority for Interior Energy Project, HB 262 Military Spouse Courtesy License, HB 264 Shopping Bag Fees & Recycling and HB 401 Insurance; Reinsurance; Valuation; Credits. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

The House Special Committee on Fisheries will hold a public hearing to discuss Confirmation Hearings: Orville Huntington & Al Cain, Board of Fisheries. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday, 3:15 p.m.

The House State Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 407 APOC; Campaign Contributions / Reporting, SCR 17 April 2018: Sexual Assault Awareness Month and SB 163 Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicles. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday, 3:30 p.m.

The Senate State Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 47 Municipal PERS Contributions / Interest and SB 159 PERS/TERS Distributions. Testimony will be taken.

Friday, 10:00 a.m.

The Senate Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 286 Appropriations: Operating Budget / Loans / Funds. 2 minute testimony limit. Send written testimony to: Finance.Committee@akleg.gov

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.

The House Special Committee on Fisheries will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 199 Fish / Wildlife Habitat Protection; Permits. 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/. To participate at the Homer LIO call 235-7878.

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