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2004-05-11 House Journal
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Full Journal pdf2004-05-11 House Journal Page 4288 Energy Authority's investment of the power development fund; repealing the electrical service extension fund; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 337(FIN) was again before the House in third reading. Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 337(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Berkowitz: Page l, line 11: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 41.98 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 41.98.190. Hydrogen energy partnership. (a) There is established in the Department of Community and Economic Development the hydrogen energy partnership. (b) Members of the partnership shall be appointed by the commissioner of community and economic development to represent (1) the federal government; (2) state government; (3) the University of Alaska; (4) political subdivisions of the state; (5) tribal organizations of the state; (6) the electric utility industry; (7) the fossil fuel industry; (8) nonfossil fuel energy industry; and (9) private environmental conservation groups. (c) The partnership members shall serve without compensation but are entitled to transportation expenses and per diem as authorized for members of boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180. (d) The hydrogen energy partnership shall facilitate the development of a hydrogen fuel industry in Alaska by means including