LIO teleconference schedule for Jan. 29

  • Saturday, January 27, 2018 11:40am
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Monday, 11:00 a.m.

The State Board of Education & Early Development will hold their Regular Quarterly Meeting. For agenda information go to the Board’s website: https://education.alaska.gov/State_Board. Testimony will be taken.

Monday, 1:30 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 129 Fish & Game: Offenses; Licenses; Penalties. 2 minute testimony limit.

Monday, 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 278 Extend: Certified Real Estate Appraisers Board, HB 279 Extend: Real Estate Commission and HB 280 Extend: Board of Marital & Family Therapy. Testimony will be taken.

Monday, 3:30 p.m.

The Senate Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on SJR 4 Alaska Legally Acquired Ivory Use Exemption HJR 12 Opposing Genetically Engineered Salmon. Testimony will be taken.

Monday, 6:15 p.m.

The House Rules Committee will hold a public hearing on SB 63 Regulation of Smoking.

Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.

The House Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 287 Appropriation: Education / Student Transportation and HB 213 Public School Trust Fund. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.

The House Community & Regional Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 269 Distillery Licensees; Service on Premises, HB 298 Number of Superior Court Judges and HB 264 Shopping Bag Fees & Recycling. Testimony will be taken.

Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.

The Senate State Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on SB 8 PFD Contributions to Tribal Governments, SB 154 PFD Contributions to General Fund and SB 130 Voter Approval for New Taxes. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday, 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 299 Extend: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board HB 301 Alcohol Licenses: Beverage Dispensary / Restaurant HB 265 Liquor Licenses; Restaurants / Motels. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

The House Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 263 Transportation Services for Hunters. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

The House State Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 293 Background Checks for Police & Training and HJR 29 Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Act. Testimony will be taken.

Friday, 1:30 p.m.

The House Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 142 Unemployment Compensation Benefits and HB 215 DHSS: Public Health Fees. Testimony will be taken.

Friday, 1:30 p.m.

The Senate Health & Social Services Committee will hold a public hearing on SB 128 Marijuana Education / Treatment Fund / Program and SB 81 DHSS Central Registry; License; Background Check. Testimony will be taken.

Friday, 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 302 Extend: Board of Professional Counselors and HB 255 Plumbing / Electric Certificate of Fitness. Testimony will be taken.

Friday, 3:30 p.m.

The Senate Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 130 Game Refuge / Critical Habitat Area Boundaries and SB 158 Oil / Hazardous Substance: Clean Up / Reimbursement. 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 / watch online go to http://alaskalegislature.tv/. To participate at the Homer LIO call 907-235-7878.

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