TAPE 94-2, SIDE A                                                            
  Number 001                                                                   
                                                                               
  CHAIRMAN HUDSON convened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.  Chairman                  
  Hudson welcomed Rep. Kott to the committee as the sponsor of                 
  HB 342.                                                                      
                                                                               
  HB 342 - EXTEND TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL                                    
                                                                               
  Number 035                                                                   
                                                                               
  REP. PETE KOTT read a sponsor statement which stated that HB                 
  342 would extend the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council until                  
  December 30, 1998.  Rep. Kott noted that the Council is                      
  charged with promoting the state as a destination and                        
  promote all forms of travel to the state, including travel                   
  by air, highway, and water.                                                  
                                                                               
  REP. KOTT further stated that the Alaska Tourism Marketing                   
  Council plays a substantial part in bringing over $52                        
  million each year to the state of Alaska, and he hoped the                   
  committee would support its extension.                                       
                                                                               
  Number 102                                                                   
                                                                               
  CHAIRMAN HUDSON voiced his support for the Alaska Tourism                    
  Marketing Council.                                                           
                                                                               
  Number 120                                                                   
                                                                               
  REP. PORTER moved for passage of HB 342 with individual                      
  recommendations.  There being no objection, it was so moved.                 
                                                                               
  CHAIRMAN HUDSON adjourned the meeting at 3:12 p.m.