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2014-02-05 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1525 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 5, 2014 Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Kelly was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rabbi Dov Gartenberg of the Alaska Shabbat House. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. In Jewish tradition we have a vast literature of commentary and lore called the Oral Torah. I would like to share one brief passage from that literature as my invocation before you today. As quoted in the Midrash Tanchuma, a collection of Jewish teachings assembled approximately 1600 years ago, "In life, you discover that people are called by three names: One is the name the person is called by his father and mother; one is the name people call him, and one is the name he acquires for himself. The best one is the one he acquires for himself." How is this relevant to us today? As we strive to be good civil servants we seek through our efforts and initiative to improve the quality of life for the citizens 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1526 of Alaska. In accomplishing this we cannot merely rest on past reputation or become overly concerned about how others regard us. We can acquire that good name - a unique name - garnered through effort, collaboration, wise judgment, and integrity. May we all merit the ability to acquire a good name and succeed in our collective endeavors on behalf of this great state. Senator Micciche led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fourteenth and fifteenth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Kelly was noted. Messages from the Governor Letter dated and received February 4 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution, I submit the following department heads for legislative confirmation of appointment: Commissioner - Department of Administration Curtis Thayer Appointed: 1/20/2014 Commissioner - Department of Public Safety Gary Folger Appointed: 1/9/2014 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee. Commissioner - Department of Natural Resources Joe Balash Appointed: 11/13/2013 The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1527 Commissioner - Department of Revenue Angela Rodell Appointed: 11/7/2013 The appointment was referred to the Finance Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Letter dated and received February 4 was read stating in accordance with Article III Sections 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution [and AS 39.05.080], I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointments to the positions noted: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Leslie Schmitz - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert Klein - Anchorage Appointed: 1/29/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Marvin Yoder - Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Donald (John) Christensen - Seward Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Brian Hanson - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Luanne Urfer - Anchorage Appointed: 7/1/2013 Term Expires: 6/30/2017 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1528 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Jeannine Jabaay - Anchorage Appointed: 4/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Derrick Slaughter - Anchorage Appointed: 1/10/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Glenda Ledford - Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Big Game Commercial Services Board Gene Peltola - Bethel Appointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Michele Metz - Douglas Appointed: 2/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Christine Hill - Anchorage Appointed: 1/10/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Dr. Walter Campbell - Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Thomas Wells - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Larry Bartman - Manokotak Appointed: 4/7/2008 Reappointed: 5/27/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1529 Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Albert Bolea - Big Lake Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2015 Dave Cruz - Wasilla Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2015 Drue Pearce - Anchorage Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2016 Richard Rabinow - Houston Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2016 John Burns - Fairbanks Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2018 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Willard Askren - Big Lake Appointed: 6/9/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Dr. Lynne Curry - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Board of Marine Pilots Richard Erickson - Ketchikan Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Marital and Family Therapy JoAnn Young - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Jennifer Swander - Seward Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1530 Board of Nursing Erin Evans - Eagle River Appointed: 8/26/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Mary (Jennie) Grimwood - Cordova Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Carrie Miller - Juneau Appointed: 1/27/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Damien Delzer - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Eric Lingle - Douglas Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Pharmacy William Altland - Craig Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Anne Gruening - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Dr. Ilona Farr - Anchorage Appointed: 7/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Dr. Joseph Kennedy - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Mary (Melissa) Robinson - Moose Pass Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1531 Board of Professional Counselors Lyn Tashea - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Stephanie Johnson - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers David Derry - Kenai Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Alfred Ferrara - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Real Estate Commission Cynthia Cartledge - Anchorage Appointed: 11/20/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2015 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Robert Pickett - Wasilla Appointed: 1/28/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Social Work Examiners Laura Thiesen - Glennallen Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Danielle LaFon - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Tina Walter - Kenai Appointed: 1/27/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2015 Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. Teresa Beck - Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Dr. James Hagee - Chugiak Appointed: 4/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1532 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Philip Ulmer - Eagle River Appointed: 11/18/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Julie Duquette - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 David Kester - Anchorage Appointed: 4/12/2004 Reappointed: 1/29/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Michael O'Connor - Anchorage Appointed: 4/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Donna Phillips - Girdwood Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Mark Talbert - Wasilla Appointed: 9/21/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Zebulon Woodman - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. State Assessment Review Board Bernard Washington - Anchorage Appointed: 1/10/2014 No Defined Term Dennis Mandell - Salinas Appointed: 3/1/2014 No Defined Term The appointments were referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1533 Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Bruce Twomley - Juneau Appointed: 10/6/1982 Reappointed: 8/18/1988 Reappointed: 7/21/1992 Reappointed: 10/1/1996 Reappointed: 8/28/2000 Reappointed: 8/2/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Fisheries Frederick (Fritz) Johnson - Dillingham Appointed: 7/31/2013 Term Expires: 6/30/2016 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. Board of Education and Early Development Kathleen Yarr - Ketchikan Appointed: 1/27/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Kenneth Gallahorn - Kotzebue Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Barbara Thompson - Douglas Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Professional Teaching Practices Commission David Piazza - Dillingham Appointed: 1/10/2014 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Maureen van Wagner - Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 The appointments were referred to the Education Committee. Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar William Granger - Anchorage Appointed: 6/29/2001 Reappointed: 4/25/2003 Reappointed: 2/20/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1534 Commission on Judicial Conduct Marc June - Anchorage Appointed: 10/4/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 The appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee. State Commission for Human Rights Michele Christiansen - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Immanuel Lewis - Anchorage Appointed: 1/27/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 State Board of Parole Lonzo Henderson - Anchorage Appointed: 12/29/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Personnel Board Johanna (Josie) Hickel - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Alaska Police Standards Council Richard Burton - Ketchikan Appointed: 12/18/2005 Reappointed: 4/2/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Sergeant Luis Nieves - Anchorage Appointed: 6/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Bernice Troglio - Anchorage Appointed: 11/19/2008 Reappointed: 4/2/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Alaska Public Offices Commission Irene Catalone - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1535 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Nora Barlow - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee. State Medical Board Dr. Sai-Ling Liu - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 The appointment was referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Susitna-Watana Hydro Report to the Legislature 2013, Alaska Energy Authority from Sara Fisher-Goad, Executive Director in accordance with AS 44.83.085 Alaska Energy Authority Annual Capital Project Status Reports on the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project and the Alaska Intertie Project from Sara Fisher-Goad, Executive Director in accordance with AS 44.83.950 2014 Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Report, Alaska Board of Pharmacy, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development from Taryl Giessel, Public Board Member in accordance with AS 17.30.200 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1536 Alaska Court System Travel and Compensation Report, 2013 from Christine E. Johnson, Administrative Director in accordance with AS 22.20.037 State of Alaska Five-Year Program of Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales, Department of Natural Resources from Joe Balash, Commissioner in accordance with AS 38.05.180 2013 Annual State Loan Report, Division of Economic Development, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development from Susan K. Bell, Commissioner in accordance with AS 37.05.035 2013 Annual Report of Fisheries Enhancement Loan Extensions, Division of Economic Development, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development from Susan K. Bell, Commissioner in accordance with AS 16.10.350 2013 Annual Report of Reinstatements, Division of Economic Development, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development from Susan K. Bell, Commissioner in accordance with AS 16.10.510 Tenth Annual Report to the Governor of Alaska and the Alaska Legislature, Office of Administrative Hearings from Terry L. Thurbon, Chief Administrative Law Judge in accordance with AS 44.64.020 Standing Committee Reports SJR 9 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to state aid for education. Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Fairclough. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Bishop, Hoffman. 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1537 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 14 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Urging the Secretary of the United States Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and the Commander of the Pacific Air Forces to base F-35 aircraft assigned to the Pacific Air Forces at Eielson Air Force Base. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 135 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 135 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Health Care Commission; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Kelly, Meyer. Signing no recommendation: Senator Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 18 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 BY SENATORS DYSON, Coghill, 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1538 Requesting the United States Congress to call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office of federal government officials; and urging the legislatures of the other 49 states to request the United States Congress to call a convention of the states was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SJR 19 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, Supporting the American Indian Veterans Memorial Initiative to construct an Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian veterans' monument in our nation's capital was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 155 SENATE BILL NO. 155 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "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 read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1539 Governor's transmittal letter dated February 3: Dear President Huggins, Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to supplemental appropriations for the State's operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2014 (FY 2014). The supplemental budget reflects my direction to State agencies to manage programs within the existing budget. Accordingly, we bring forward a limited number of requests that were not anticipated when the FY 2014 budget was considered during the 2013 legislative session. Fire suppression, disaster relief, and emergency repairs constitute the largest portion of the supplemental request. Thank you for your consideration of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Sean Parnell Governor SB 156 SENATE BILL NO. 156 BY SENATOR KELLY, entitled: "An Act relating to direct-entry midwives." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 157 SENATE BILL NO. 157 BY SENATOR COGHILL, entitled: "An Act relating to municipal fire protection service area boundary changes." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1540 SB 158 SENATE BILL NO. 158 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act relating to the labeling of food; relating to the misbranding of food; requiring labeling of food produced with genetic engineering; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 159 SENATE BILL NO. 159 BY SENATOR STEDMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to air ambulance service providers, air ambulance membership agreements, and regulation of air ambulance service providers and air ambulance membership agreements by the division of insurance; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Dona Helmer Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens In Memoriam - Ahtna Traditional Chief Ben Neeley Senator(s) Bishop, Huggins, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1541 Unfinished Business Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, February 7 through evening plane time, February 9. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that President Huggins be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, February 6 through evening plane time, February 9. Without objection, Senator Huggins was excused. Senator Dunleavy moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, February 7 through evening plane time, February 9. Without objection, Senator Dunleavy was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 7 and on February 14. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. SJR 18 Senators Giessel, Kelly, Dunleavy, Huggins, Micciche, Meyer, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Requesting the United States Congress to call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office of federal government officials; and urging the legislatures of the other 49 states to request the United States Congress to call a convention of the states. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 130 Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 130 "An Act repealing an appropriation for the Anchorage U-Med District Northern Access project; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1542 SB 159 Senator Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act relating to air ambulance service providers, air ambulance membership agreements, and regulation of air ambulance service providers and air ambulance membership agreements by the division of insurance; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 111 Senators Bishop, Meyer, Stedman, Egan, McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 111 "An Act repealing the secondary student competency examination and related requirements; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Message dated February 4 was received stating President Huggins made the following appointment in conjunction with Speaker Chenault: Arctic Policy Commission Harry McDonald, public member Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., February 7, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1543 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 06 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 123 PROHIBIT USE OF CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 05 Wednesday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HB 154 MUSEUM OF THE NORTH Feb 07 Friday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 05 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 82 BROADBAND DISCOUNTS FOR SCHOOLS + SB 111 REPEAL SECONDARY SCHOOL EXIT EXAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SJR 9 CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1544 FINANCE (continued) Feb 06 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 155 SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL/OTHER APPROPRIATIONS Karen Rehfeld + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 07 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Overview: Program Integrity and Fraud Control in the Medicaid and Public Assistance Programs Presenters: - Commissioner William Streur, Dept. of H&SS - Assistant Attorney General Andrew Peterson Dir., Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Dept. of Law Feb 07 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 05 Wednesday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 1:30 PM += SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 07 Friday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 1:30 PM += SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1545 LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 06 Thursday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 1:30 PM += SB 58 CANCEL INS. ON CERTAIN ABANDONED PROPERTY += SB 61 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Joint w/ House Resources Mining Industry Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Gasline Issues: Heads of Agreement Panel Discussion -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- SB 148 KACHEMAK BAY CRITICAL HABITAT AREA Uniform Rule 23 Waived -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 07 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX Sectional Analysis Department of Revenue Department of Natural Resources -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 08 Saturday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 146 APPROVE TESORO ROYALTY OIL SALE Department of Natural Resources -- Public Testimony -- + SB 109 ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL MGT AREAS -- Public Testimony -- + SJR 15 OPPOSE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATING OF LAND -- Public Testimony -- + SJR 16 OPPOSE FEDERAL AID TO CERTAIN NONPROFITS -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1546 STATE AFFAIRS Feb 06 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Overview: Dept. of Law Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Andrew Peterson, Director MFCU -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 104 APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DIVIDEND FUND ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 06 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 11 Tuesday Barnes 124 1:00 PM + Joint w/ House Transportation Federal Funding; FAA and Federal Highway (MAP-21) Policy Impacts Feb 13 Thursday Barnes 124 1:00 PM + Joint w/ House Transportation Port of Anchorage Update ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + Department Overview Mar 05 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + Department Overview Mar 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + Department Close-out ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Feb 24 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM + Department Overview 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1547 FISH & GAME (continued) Mar 03 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM + Department Overview Mar 10 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM + Department Overview Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM + Department Close-out ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 06 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + MMIS Status, Problems, Solutions -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 3:00 PM + Medicaid Projections, GAP -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 13 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Medicaid continued -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 19 Wednesday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 3:00 PM + Behavioral Health - Effect of Reductions, Alcohol Tax Funds, CBC -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 20 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Mental Health Trust -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 27 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + OCS Status - Effect of Reductions to Expenditure Levels in the Department, Tobacco Prevention and Control Funds Cuts, Effect of Elimination of Rabies PEP -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1548 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 3:00 PM + Budget Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Feb 28 Friday Sen Conf Rm 103 TSB 5:00 PM Department Overview Mar 03 Monday Sen Conf Rm 103 TSB 5:00 PM Increments and Decrements Legislative Concerns and Issues Mar 04 Tuesday Sen Conf Rm 103 TSB 5:00 PM Wrap-up Draft Close-out Mar 10 Monday Sen Conf Rm 103 TSB 5:00 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Feb 11 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Status of VPSO Program continued -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 18 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Shelter Programs & Funding; Effects of Governor's DVSA Initiative -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 25 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Reductions Included in the Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 13 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Budget Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-05 Senate Journal Page 1549 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 12 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Dana Fabe Feb 19 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Mar 03 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Feb 05 Wednesday Beltz 105 (TSBLDG) 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn: Alaska Children's Justice Act Task Force Sponsored by Senator Coghill Feb 10 Monday Capitol 106 1:00 PM School District Legislative Fly-In Informal Q&A Session Regarding Alaska's Public School System