Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for Feb. 18

  • Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:27pm
  • News

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 5 Conservator of Protected Persons, Confirmation Hearing: Dr. George Brown, Violent Crimes Compensation Board and HB 79 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses. Testimony will be taken.

Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

The Senate Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 30 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.

The House Special Committee on Fisheries will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 103 Boards of Fish / Game Regulation Authority. Testimony will be taken.

Thursday 1:30 p.m.

The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 5 Restitution: Property & Income Loss and SB 39 Repeal Film Production Tax Credit. 3 minute testimony limit.

Friday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 81 Exemption: Licensing of Contractors. 3 minute testimony limit.

Friday 3:30 p.m.

The Senate Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Board of Fisheries Confirmation, Dr. Roland Maw, SJR 13 OCS Oil & Gas Exploration / Development and Exploration & Drilling. 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 watch online go to http://alaskalegislature.tv/.

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