
Calvin Schrage
145:55 - 146:18
"I really appreciate the work that members have put into this bill. We've had many, many hearings, and it takes a lot of work. Obviously, there's been many disagreements along the way, but I'm proud of the work product that we're moving forward out of committee"
“I really appreciate the work that members have put into this bill. We've had many, many hearings, and it takes a lot of work. Obviously, there's been many disagreements along the way, but I'm proud of the work product that we're moving forward out of committee”
I just— while we have an objection on the table and an opportunity to discuss moving this bill out, I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank a number of individuals. One, members of this committee. I really appreciate the work that members have put into this bill. We've had many, many hearings, and it takes a lot of work. Obviously, there's been many disagreements along the way, but I'm proud of the work product that we're moving forward out of committee.
The House Finance Committee voted 11-0 Wednesday to advance a major natural gas pipeline bill after adopting amendments that restructure municipal taxes and increase community impact aid to $80 million.

The Alaska House Finance Committee voted 7-4 Wednesday to strip municipalities of their ability to negotiate separate tax structures for the proposed gas pipeline. The change drew opposition from committee leadership despite passing. North Slope Borough officials said they wanted to keep control over resources in their region.
