The bill has a way to go yet. Public hearing for finance...

The bill has a way to go yet. Public hearing for finance committee is today.

After a public hearing, the typical legislative process for a bill like Alaska House Bill 122 involves several potential steps:

1. Committee Review: The bill is discussed in the committee, in this case, the House Finance Committee. Committee members may ask questions, propose amendments, and hear from various stakeholders during the public hearing.
2. Committee Vote: After discussions and any amendments, the committee votes on whether to move the bill forward. If the committee approves the bill, it will be sent to the full House for consideration.
3. House Debate: Once in the full House, all members have the opportunity to debate the bill and propose further amendments.
4. House Vote: After debate, the House votes on the bill. If it passes, it moves to the Senate.
5. Senate Process: The process in the Senate is similar to that in the House. The bill goes through committees, is debated, and then voted on in the full Senate.
6. Conference Committee: If the Senate makes changes to the bill, a conference committee may be formed to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions.
7. Final Legislative Approval: Once both chambers agree on the text, the bill is sent to the Governor.
8. Governor’s Decision: The Governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or allow it to become law without a signature.

The timeline for these steps can vary widely depending on the complexity of the bill, the level of interest and controversy, the legislative calendar, and other factors. Each stage could take a few days to several weeks.