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2012-02-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1655 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 27, 2012 Forty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Stedman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Cindy Roberts of Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear God: Look upon your servants today as they are entrusted to do what is right. Help them to see through the eyes of those in oppression and of those on the margins, as they make decisions for those whom they have been delegated to lead. Let them listen with open minds and hearts as they use their authority and guidance to do what is right and just, not what is popular. Encourage them to take a deep breath of the life given to us this day and to feel the weight of the responsibility that is theirs. Guide them to listen on the horizon and hear the joy and laughter in the lives of those around them, and to hear the cries of those who need them. They are here to do work that reflects your image because they are made in your image. 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1656 Guide them, Lord, with open hearts, open ears, and open minds. In the name of the Creator of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen, and all truth and love. Amen. Senator Wielechowski led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the thirty-ninth through forty-first legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Stedman was noted. Messages from the Governor SB 184 Letter dated February 24, regarding SENATE BILL NO. 184 "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; repealing appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was received stating: Dear President Stevens and Speaker Chenault: There are two items in the FY 2012 supplemental bill I submitted to you on January 31 - HB 307 and SB 184 - that require your earliest consideration. I respectfully request expedited movement on disaster related supplemental funding and military force structure funding. As you know, this past fall and winter in Alaska have been challenging. I issued disaster declarations for the 2011 West Coast Storm, the 2011 Kenai Peninsula Windstorm, and the 2012 Prince William Sound Winter Storm. Initial expenditures have been limited in all three disasters to $1,000,000 each per AS 26.23.020(k)(1). 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1657 State funding for these storms is currently estimated to be: 2011 West Coast Storm Disaster $4,621,435 2011 Kenai Peninsula Windstorm $2,303,464 2012 Prince William Sound Storm $3,633,029 While there are sufficient funds available within the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) for the estimated costs of the disasters listed above, we are unable to make payments in excess of the $1,000,000 for each storm until legislative approval is obtained through the supplemental request. We fully expect that there will be increased costs associated with these storms, as well as other events such as spring flooding, that will require additional resources. Our original supplemental request for the Disaster Relief Fund was $3.0 million. Since that time, it has been estimated we will need another $2.0 million to cover anticipated needs. Therefore, I am requesting your approval to increase the balance of the DRF by $5.0 million in an early supplemental. I am also requesting your early approval of $300,000 for our efforts to support and sustain Alaska's current military facilities and statewide force structure. The U.S. military presence in Alaska represents ten percent of the state's economy. The Alaska Military Force Advocacy and Structure Team (AMFAST) recommends that the State provide resources to counter the U.S. Department of Defense plans to reduce military spending through a Base Realignment and Closure Commission. We must begin this work immediately, and these funds will be used to contract for specific expertise in this area from now through June of 2013. I welcome your expedited consideration of these two supplemental requests. Sincerely, /s/ Sean Parnell Governor President Stevens referred the letter to the Finance Committee. 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1658 Messages from the House Message dated February 24 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 267 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Real Estate Commission; relating to temporary permits issued by the Real Estate Commission; relating to licensed assistants who are employed by other real estate licensees; relating to contributions by a real estate licensee to a charitable organization; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: State of Alaska Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas 2011 Annual Report from Stan Leaphart, Executive Director in accordance with AS 41.37.220(f) Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 144 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 144(RES) "An Act requiring the Department of Natural Resources annually to deliver to the legislature and the governor a report on fishing stream access" was read the second time. 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1659 Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 144(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 144(RES) "An Act requiring the Department of Natural Resources annually to deliver to the legislature and the governor a report on fishing stream access" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 144(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 144(RES) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 2 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to the presiding officer pro tempore, was read the second time. Senator Wielechowski, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 276. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(STA) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1660 Senator Davis offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 16: Delete "2000" Insert "2010" Senator Davis moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(STA) am Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to the presiding officer pro tempore, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 2(STA) am Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Olson, Paskvan, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Coghill, Dyson, Giessel, Huggins, Meyer, Stedman, Wagoner and so, lacking the necessary fourteen votes (pursuant to Uniform Rule 53), CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(STA) am failed. Senator Davis gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(STA) am(fld S). Citations Honoring - Benjamin Peterson Senator(s) Meyer, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Millett 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1661 In Memoriam - Gibson Harvey Moto Senator(s) Olson, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Joule Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Citations Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Dimond High School Hockey Team, 2012 First National Cup Hockey State Champions Representative(s) Costello Senator(s) McGuire, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 23 through evening plane time, March 26. Without objection, Senator Giessel was excused. 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1662 Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 6 through evening plane time, March 12. Without objection, Senator Wagoner was excused. SB 215 Senators Ellis, Wielechowski, French moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 215 "An Act requiring the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation to construct a natural gas pipeline to deliver Cook Inlet natural gas to Fairbanks and other communities between Cook Inlet and Fairbanks that do not have access to a natural gas pipeline." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., February 29, 2012. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:33 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1663 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Feb 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 152 LEG. APPROVAL OF BRISTOL BAY SULFIDE MINE Mar 01 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 204 LOANS TO COMMUNITY QUOTA ENTITIES/PERMITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + Overview: Toxins Release Inventory ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 27 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 6 PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 29 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 120 EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Senate Bill: Grant Program: Excellency in Schools <Pending Introduction & Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1664 FINANCE Feb 27 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 170 VOCATIONAL ED. COUNSELING IN SCHOOLS + Overview of Energy Projects Renewable Energy Grant Program - Alaska Energy Authority Weatherization and Energy Home Rebate Programs - Alaska Housing Finance Corp. + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 28 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 170 VOCATIONAL ED. COUNSELING IN SCHOOLS + Overview of Port Projects Port of Anchorage Port Mackenzie and Rail Extension Arctic Port Study - DOT Feb 29 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 160 BUDGET: CAPITAL + FY13 Capital Budget: Agency Overviews Dept. of Law Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Dev. Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Education & Early Development Dept. of Environmental Conservation University of Alaska Dept. of Administration Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs Dept. of Natural Resources Dept. of Fish and Game Dept. of Health & Social Services Dept. of Public Safety Dept. of Corrections Alaska Court System Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1665 FINANCE (continued) Mar 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 160 BUDGET: CAPITAL <Presentation Postponed> + Presentation on Alaska's Petroleum Fiscal System by PFC Energy Mar 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 160 BUDGET: CAPITAL <Presentation Postponed> + Presentation on Alaska's Petroleum Fiscal System by PFC Energy ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 27 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 29 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation by Alaska State Hospital & Nursing Home Association Representatives: Patrick Branco, Past Chair - PeaceHealth Ketchikan General Hospital Annie Holt, Chair Elect - Alaska Regional Hospital Mike Powers - Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Rick Davis - Central Peninsula General Hospital Millie Duncan - Wildflower Court + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 02 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1666 JUDICIARY Feb 27 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 165 PRINCIP.& INC/PROBATE/UTMA/RETIREMT/ETC. + SB 200 EYEWITNESSES AND LINEUPS + SB 210 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN + HB 291 PUBLIC NOTICES POSTED AT POST OFFICES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 29 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 212 HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE + SB 218 SEX CRIMES; TESTIMONY BY VIDEO CONFERENCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Overview: Bonding Requirements for Major Mine Projects -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 190 BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 138 THIRD-PARTY CHARGES ON TELEPHONE BILLS += SB 157 CANCEL INSUR. ON CERTAIN VACANT PROPERTY += SB 116 WORKERS' COMP.: COLL BARGAINING/MEDIATION += SB 174 OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY JOB NOTIFICATIONS Mar 01 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 217 PHARMACY AUDITS + SB 199 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FUNDING FACTOR += HB 168 INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 190 BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 27 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Department of Revenue 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1667 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 28 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Location Change -- += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES AOGA, RDC, The Alliance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 28 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM -- Location Change -- += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES -- Public Testimony -- Feb 29 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Oil and Gas Production Tax Modeling Presentation by PFC Energy Feb 29 Wednesday Butrovich 205 6:00 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Public Testimony Mar 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Presentation by Major North Slope Producers Mar 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 03 Saturday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SJR 15 COAST GUARD ICEBREAKERS & ARCTIC BASE + SJR 17 ARCTIC COUNCIL TASK FORCE Confirmation Hearing for Nominees to the Alaska Human Rights Commission Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1668 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Mar 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 29 TAX EXPENDITURE REPORT + SB 198 POLICE OFFICER PROTECTIONS/CERTIFICATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Review Select Personnel and Retiree Issues ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:00 PM Overview of Budget Requests Review Select Staffing Issues - Compliance w/ 2010 Legislative Audit - Adjustment to Shift Scheduling Methodology 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1669 CORRECTIONS (continued) Mar 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:00 PM Review Select Facility Issues - Update on Goose Creek Correctional Complex Progress - Update on Fairbanks & Bethel Facility Expansion Projects - Review Community Jails Funding and Funding Allocation Review Inmate Health Care Cost Management Strategies Mar 20 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:00 PM Review Rehabilitation and Reentry Program Funding ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Mar 01 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM + FY 13 Budget Request Mar 15 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 28 Tuesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 3:30 PM + FY 13 Request Mar 06 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + FY 13 Budget Request Mar 13 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1670 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 28 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Overview: Dept. of Environmental Conservation FY 2013 Governor Request -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 13 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Feb 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Open Discussion / Q & A -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + FY 13 Budget Pre-Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 20 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + FY 13 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 27 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Medicaid and the Medicaid Task Force Recommendations and Implementation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 29 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Open Discussion Question and Answer Session -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + FY13 Budget Pre-Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1671 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Mar 20 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + FY13 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM DOLWD Budget Overview Continued (if necessary) Mar 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM DOLWD Budget - Department Addresses Additional Questions and Overview of House Budget Actions ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Budget Detail ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 01 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Overview: Alaska Aerospace Corporation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 15 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:15 PM DNR Budget & Department Overview Continued ( if necessary) 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1672 NATURAL RESOURCES (continued) Mar 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM DNR Budget - Department Addresses Committee Questions; Overview of House Budget Actions ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 01 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + VPSO Program and Related Issues -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Pre-Close-Out and Question/Answer Session -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 22 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Budget Close-Out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Feb 28 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Budget Detail ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 27 Monday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Audit Requests Audits - Executive Session Other Committee Business Mar 28 Wednesday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Audits - Executive Session Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-27 Senate Journal Page 1673 OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Feb 28 Tuesday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Modern (Closed Containment) Salmon Farming in China Presenter: Bob Tkacz Bring Your Own Lunch ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 29 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Walter Carpeneti Mar 05 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Feb 27 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Lunch and Learn, Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month 2012 Legislators and Staff are invited to attend a Black History Month program recognizing February as Black History Month. There will be presentations, a short film, singing, "soul food" and more. Event is sponsored by Senator Davis and Senator Dyson ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY BOOSTERS CAUCUS Feb 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM Special Legislative Briefing: Chancellor Brian Rogers, Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks Chancellor Tom Case, Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage Chancellor John Pugh, Univ. of Alaska-Southeast Special Guest Dr. Herb Schroeder of ANSEP