LIO teleconference schedule for Feb. 8

Tuesday 1:00 p.m.

The Senate Transportation Committee will sponsor public hearing to discuss SB 132 Electronic Tax Returns & Motor Fuel Tax. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor public hearing to discuss HB 213 Restrict Access State Land; Findings; Notice and HB 282 AGDC Board Of Directors. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 8:00 a.m.

The House State Affairs Committee will sponsor public hearing to discuss HB 229 Repeal Administrative Regulation Review Committee, HCR 15 Uniform Rules: Regulation Review, SB 6 Eliminate Daylight Saving Time and HB 24 Professional Services In State-Funded Contracts. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 9:00 a.m.

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The Senate State Affairs Committee will sponsor public hearing to discuss SB 128 Permanent Fund: Deposits; Dividend; Earnings and SB 127 Insurer’s Use Of Credit History/Scores. Testimony will be taken.

Friday 1:00 p.m.

The House Resources Committee will sponsor public hearing to discuss HB 246 AIDEA: Funds; Loans; Programs; Dividend and HB 177 King Salmon Tags & Designs. Testimony will be taken.

Friday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor public hearing to discuss HB 194 Alaska Securities Act; Penalties; Court Rules HB 248 Electronic Tax Returns & Alcohol Tax. Testimony will be taken by invitation only.

Saturday 1:00 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor public hearing to discuss HB 159 Health Care Retainer; Insurance Exempt, HB 194 Alaska Securities Act; Penalties; Court Rules and HB 248 Electronic Tax Returns & Alcohol Tax. Testimony will be taken.

All teleconferences are held at the Kenai Legislative Information Office, 145 Main Street Loop No. 217 in 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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