Legislature(2003 - 2004)
02/19/2004 10:46 AM House EDT
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ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TOURISM
February 19, 2004
10:46 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Cheryll Heinze, Chair
Representative Lesil McGuire, Vice Chair
Representative Nancy Dahlstrom
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative Pete Kott
Representative Vic Kohring
Representative Sharon Cissna
Representative Harry Crawford
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
^FORUM WITH DELEGATION FROM THE YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
[For the regular meeting minutes, see the 10:27 a.m. minutes for
this date.]
TAPES
04-11, SIDE(S) A
CHAIR CHERYLL HEINZE called the meeting of the House Special
Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and
Tourism back to order at 10:46 a.m. Representatives Heinze and
McGuire were present at the call to order. Representative
Dahlstrom arrived as the meeting was in progress.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
HON. ELAINE TAYLOR, Yukon Legislative Assembly, introduced
herself and spoke about enjoying the opportunity to discuss
tourism opportunities with Alaska. She also discussed the
Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) and a proposed road
between the Yukon Territory and Alaska.
HON. TODD HARDY, Yukon Legislative Assembly, introduced himself
and discussed the differences between being the opposition
leader in parliament and being a member of the minority in
America.
HON. GLENN HART, Yukon Legislative Assembly, introduced himself
and spoke about how he was in Alaska to compare Canada's and
Alaska's highway systems. He also mentioned looking forward to
receiving the Alaska delegation to the Yukon Territory.
HON. TED STAFFEN, Speaker, Yukon Legislative Assembly,
introduced himself and spoke on the differences between the
Canadian parliament and the American democratic system. He also
spoke about the ceremonial mace.
HON. HAAKON ARNTZEN, Yukon Legislative Assembly, introduced
himself and discussed his chairmanship of the regulatory review
committee.
HON. BRAD CATHERS, Yukon Legislative Assembly, introduced
himself and spoke about his district and his role as the
government caucus whip. He also discussed similarities and
differences between America and Canada and his hopes of
broadening and strengthening relations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
COMMITTEE ACTION
The committee took no action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the committee, the House
Special Committee on Economic Development, International Trade
and Tourism meeting was adjourned at an unspecified time.
NOTE: The meeting was recorded and handwritten log notes were
taken. A copy of the tape(s) and log notes may be obtained by
contacting the House Records Office at State Capitol, Room 3,
Juneau, Alaska 99801 (mailing address), (907) 465-2214, and
after adjournment of the second session of the Twenty-Third
Alaska State Legislature this information may be obtained by
contacting the Legislative Reference Library at (907) 465-3808.
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