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Legislature passes in-state gas pipeline bill

By Becky Bohrer
Published April 13, 2013 4:00am ET
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Legislature passes in-state gas pipeline bill
Rep. Mike Hawker, seated right, addresses reporters after the Alaska Legislature passed a bill in Juneau, Alaska on Saturday, April 13, 2013 meant to advance an in-state gas pipeline project. Seated beside him is House Speaker Mike Chenault. Chenault and Hawker were the prime sponsors of HB4. Also shown standing from left are Reps. Lindsey Holmes, Pete Higgins, Charisse Millett, Steve Thompson and Doug Isaacson. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer) | Becky Bohrer

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A bill aimed at advancing an in-state natural gas pipeline project passed the Alaska Legislature on Saturday.

The House voted 34-4 to agree to changes made in the Senate and supported by the bill’s sponsors, Reps. Mike Hawker and Mike Chenault. Rep. Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, was among those who voted no.

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