HOUSE BILL NO. 4001 "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize a fund; and providing for an effective date."   1:15:47 PM Co-Chair Chenault convened the portion of the meeting that would be taking statewide public testimony on: HB4001- APPROP: SUPP/CAP/OTHER RELATED TO AGIA. 1:17:03 PM AVES THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE testified via teleconference, He indicated support for HB 4001. House Bill 4001 provides $129,900,000 for gas pipeline structure preparation. This includes major work on the Dalton Highway, the Richardson Highway, the Chilkat River Bridge, and the Alaska and Haines Highways. Important infrastructure improvements must begin soon. There are not many seasons left between now and the beginning of the gas line construction. He informed that if HB 4001 passes, then construction can begin next spring. He referenced testimony provided the Committee. (Copy on File.) He urged support of the bill. 1:18:45 PM PAUL KENDALL, ANCHORAGE testified via teleconference. He asked if the oil companies' testimony had been requested. Co-Chair Chenault replied that he had not called them personally, but the right to testify exists for all who are interested. Discussion between Co-Chair Chenault and Mr. Kendall continued regarding the bill available for testimony. Mr. Kendall noted his appreciation for the work done by the Governor and her team. He applauded the work done by Mr. Palmer. He asked to testify on HB 4005. Co-Chair Chenault replied that Mr. Kendall had testified last week on HB 4005. Mr. Kendall apologized. He had misunderstood the intention of the meeting. 1:22:23 PM Co-Chair Chenault stated that the public testimony on HB 4005 was closed. 1:24:26 PM Co-Chair Chenault Noted that public testimony would be held for HB 4001 only. 1:24:56 PM