Legislature(2017 - 2018)BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
04/07/2017 09:00 AM Senate LABOR & COMMERCE
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| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| SB80 | |
| SB95 | |
| Confirmation Hearings | |
| SB62 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | SB 95 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 80 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 62 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SB 95-MARICULTURE REVOLVING LOAN FUND
10:18:58 AM
CHAIR COSTELLO reconvened the meeting and announced the
consideration of SB 95. She stated that this is the second
hearing and intent is to take questions from committee members
and look to the will of the committee.
10:19:26 AM
SENATOR GARY STEVENS, sponsor of SB 95, remarked that the more
he learns about the bill the more exciting it becomes, because
of the tremendous potential to expand mariculture in Alaska's
clean ocean water. The committee heard about the possibility of
developing shellfish and seaweed farms and algae as a fuel
source. He highlighted that Julie Decker [Alaska Fisheries
Development Foundation] envisions this being a billion-dollar
industry in 30 years, which will greatly enhance the state
economy.
CHAIR COSTELLO said she agrees and signed as a cosponsor. "I
think it's a great economic diversification and economic
development bill."
SENATOR HUGHES said she, too, appreciates the bill and is
selfishly looking forward to the day when it's possible to get
local shellfish in grocery stores.
10:20:40 AM
SENATOR HUGHES moved to report SB 95 from committee with
individual recommendations and attached fiscal note(s).
CHAIR COSTELLO announced that without objection, SB 95 is
reported from the Senate Labor and Commerce Standing Committee.