The Alaska House Resources Committee on March 28 opened and closed public testimony on several of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s appointees and agreed to forward their names to a joint session of the Legislature for consideration.

The committee heard public testimony and then closed comment on the following nominees and seats: Jesse Chimalowski (reappointment, petroleum engineer seat, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission); Aaron Blomquist, Keegan McCarthy and Martin Bonek (Big Game Commercial Services Board); Sam Laffey (State Assessment Review Board); and John Springsteen, Mark Johnston and Steven DeVries (Regulatory Commission of Alaska).

Vice Chair Mears read a committee report noting that a signature on the report "does not reflect an intent by any members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions." With no objection, the committee agreed to forward the names to a joint session of the house and senate. The committee requested that members who remain after the meeting sign the committee report.

What’s next: The nominations will be considered in a joint session of the Legislature; this committee’s report does not indicate the committee’s intent to support or oppose confirmation.