02/17/2026 08:00 AM House COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

House Community and Regional Affairs Committee · February 17, 2026

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Opening and roll call

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Co-chair Rebecca Himshoo called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m., noted members present (including Representatives Kai Holland, Garrett Nelson, Steve St. Clair, Carolyn Hall, Donna Mears) and confirmed a quorum; staff and recording secretary were introduced and three agenda items were listed.

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House Community and Regional Affairs Committee held hearings on: HB 216 (Alaska Railroad land transfer to Whittier) (set aside); HB 282 (automated traffic safety cameras) (first hearing, invited testimony and extensive Q&A; bill set aside for follow-up); HB 286 (volunteer firefighter/EMS property tax exemption) (first hearing, invited testimony; bill set aside).

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