House Bill 9 is a vital part of Alaska's energy future

Juneau Empire
By REPS. MIKE CHENAULT & MIKE HAWKERjuneauempire.com Copyright 2012 Juneau Empire. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

We’ve worked hard this year on legislation empowering the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) to pursue in-state pipeline projects delivering gas to Alaskans. While House Bill 9 passed the House, it did not progress through Senate committees, and Gov. Parnell has included that issue in the special session.

We commend our House colleagues for their vision and leadership in passing House Bill 9, and sincerely expect that, with additional time to consider the legislation and the need for in-state gasline development, the Senate will also demonstrate that foresight. We are eager to discuss this legislation, but the non-starter is doing nothing to get gas to Alaskans.

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