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FeedCapitol Notes February 13 – 17, 2012
In this issue:
• Take Action Today
• Capitol City Parking Improvements
• Legislative Committee Hearings
Take Action Today
The top legislative priority for the Alaska Chamber during the 2012 session is oil tax reform. Senate leaders introduced SB 192 this week as an alternative oil tax reform bill.
The good news is that the Senate is talking about oil tax reform. Meaningful reform will make Alaska competitive in the national and global markets and Alaska will begin the hard work filling Alaska’s pipeline.
This week the Alaska Support Industry Alliance hosted a one-day seminar for members with Pedro van Meurs, Consultant to the Alaska State Legislature on World Rating of Oil & Gas Terms. Mr. Van Meurs presentation is available on the Alliance website under Hot Topics!
This presentation and its recommendations will be presented by Mr. Van Meurs at joint Senate Finance and Resources Committee hearings on Monday and Tuesday in Juneau at 9:00am and 1:00pm both days (See Committee Schedule below). Plan to tune in or watch the presentation as his recommendations are sure to be the topic of much conversation for the remainder of session as we push to make Alaska competitive.
Capitol City Parking Improvements
Headed to Juneau? Downtown Juneau’s parking has changed. Know before you go where you can park. Click here for information about parking downtown Juneau. Thanks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce for providing this information!
Committee Schedule
The following list of committee meetings addresses issues and bills important to Alaska Chamber members for the upcoming week.
For a complete list of bills visit the BASIS web site. Most of these meetings are teleconferenced. The legislature also started to stream all committee meetings in the capitol. You can check it out at http://alaskalegislature.tv/ .
If you would like to testify, it is best if you go through your local LIO office. If you are unable to go through your local LIO office, you must call the Chair of the Committee in which the bill is being heard for "authorization" and get off-net call in number.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Joint Senate Finance & Resources – 9:00am
Presentation by Pedro Van Meurs on Arctic & Alaska Oil Economics
House Resources – 1:00pm
Presentation by Department of Revenue Commissioner Bryan Butcher on oil industry capital expenditures by category from 2006-2010
Joint Senate Finance & Resources – 1:00pm
Presentation by Pedro Van Meurs on Arctic & Alaska Oil Economics
House Finance – 1:30pm
HB 118 Research And Development Tax Credit House Finance
Senate Resources – 3:30pm
SB 192 Oil and Gas Production Tax Rates
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Joint Senate Finance & Resources – 9:00am
Presentation by Pedro Van Meurs on Arctic & Alaska Oil Economics
House Finance – 1:30pm - Teleconference
SB 66 AIDEA New Markets Tax Credit Program
Joint Senate Finance & Resources – 1:00pm
Presentation by Pedro Van Meurs on Arctic & Alaska Oil Economics
Senate Resources – 3:30pm
SB 192 Oil and Gas Production Tax Rates
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
House Resources – 1:00pm
HB 280 Oil & Gas Tax Credits Kotzebue/Selawik
Senate Resources – 3:30pm
SB 176 Exemptions From Mining Tax
SB 192 Oil & Gas Production Tax Rates – presentations from BP, ConocoPhillips Alaska, and ExxonMobil
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Alaska Business Roundtable, 12:00pm, Hangar Ballroom
Guest Speaker: Commissioner Bryan Butcher, Alaska Department of Revenue
The Alaska Business Roundtable is a weekly luncheon sponsored by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska Chamber throughout legislative session.
Lunch & Learn, House Resources – 12:00pm
The Pebble Project & Its Environmental Studies
Senate Labor & Commerce – 1:30pm
SB 25 AIDEA Participation in Energy Projects
Senate Resources – 3:30pm – Teleconference
SB 192 Oil & Gas Production Tax Rates presentation by PFC Energy
Friday, February 17, 2012
House Resources – 1:00pm
HB 276 Oil & Gas Production Tax Credits Nenana
HJR 29 BLM Legacy Oil Well Clean Up
Senate Resources – 3:30pm
SB 192 Oil & Gas Production Tax Rates presentation by PFC Energy
