Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for March 4

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:05pm
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Wednesday 3:15 p.m.

The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 123 Establish Marijuana Control Board. 3 minute testimony limit.

Thursday 5:30 p.m.

Legislators from House Districts 29 & 30 will sponsor a constituent meeting via teleconference. Anyone wishing to speak with Rep. Mike Chenault or Rep. Kurt Olson may attend at the Kenai LIO.

Friday 1:00 p.m.

The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 79 Marijuana Regulation; Controlled Substance; Crimes; Defenses. 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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