HOUSE BILL NO. 27 "An Act naming the irene Webber Bridge." 9:03:47 AM Co-Chair Bishop noted that it was the second hearing for HB 27. 9:04:03 AM REPRESENTATIVE LOUISE STUTES, SPONSOR, discussed HB 27. She explained that irene Webber had an incredible impact on the community of Cordova, and the proposed naming of the bridge was exciting for the whole community. She discussed Ms. Webber's history of recovery and involvement in running and marathons. She emphasized the importance of the bill to the community. 9:05:57 AM KATRINA HOFFMAN, SELF, CORDOVA (via teleconference), spoke in favor of the bill. She was irene Webber's daughter-in- law. She discussed the legacy of Ms. Webber and the community events she had created such as the Cancer Walk and Wild Salmon Run. She discussed Ms. Webber's contribution to the community of Cordova. She described that the bridge was adjacent to community recreation areas that residents frequented for skiing, four-wheeling, and barbecuing. She described the area. She encouraged the committee to pass the bill. 9:08:07 AM KIM ASPELUND, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the bill. She was the daughter of irene Webber. She discussed Ms. Webber's volunteer work. She relayed that Ms. Webber had helped others in the community overcome alcohol abuse. She described how Ms. Webber was inspirational to others. She discussed Ms. Webber's dedication to herself and the community. She thanked the committee and asked for members to support the bill. 9:11:19 AM MIKE WEBBER, SELF, CORDOVA (via teleconference), spoke in support of the bill. He discussed his mother's qualities and history in commercial fishing. He spoke about his mother running on the beach and inspiring others. He thought the proposed naming of the bridge would be a powerful statement. He relayed that his mother was a leader in the community and discussed her kindness to others. He discussed the community of Cordova, and the Salmon Run event which his mother had started. 9:15:21 AM Co-Chair Bishop OPENED and CLOSED public testimony. Co-Chair Bishop addressed a previously published fiscal impact note from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, OMB Component 2068 with $10,200 in unrestricted general funds. Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to report HB 27 out of Committee with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. HB 27 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass" recommendation and with one previously published fiscal impact note: FN 1(DOT). 9:16:18 AM AT EASE 9:18:03 AM RECONVENED Co-Chair Bishop handed the gavel to Co-Chair Stedman.