Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2014-02-21 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1713 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 21, 2014 Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 10:04 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Stevens was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Melissa Engel of the Juneau Cooperative Youth Ministry. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Creator God, I come before you today to thank you for your loving presence in this space. I know you're here because I see goodness and humanity before me. I see grace and relationships. Loving God, I pray for an awareness of your love and peace. I pray that today and every day that I can see, and that each one of these legislators may see, each person inside and outside of session as human and inherently good. Remind us of your presence in all that is good and filled with love. In the Spirit of careful discernment and prayerful challenge I pray, Amen. Senator Micciche led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1714 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the thirtieth and thirty-first legislative days and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 10 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor A financial plan dated February 19 regarding the Kenai Peninsula Borough Flood Disaster (page 1379), with an accompanying letter was received. The financial plan and letter had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Messages from the House Message dated February 19 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 231 HOUSE BILL NO. 231 BY REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, Johnson, entitled: "An Act eliminating the Department of Revenue's duty to register cattle brands." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 276 HOUSE BILL NO. 276 BY REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, Millett, Johnson, entitled: "An Act making the Alaska Wage and Hour Act inapplicable to certain employees of motor vehicle dealers; and providing for an effective date." 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1715 was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: AGIA Fund Disbursement Report from Angela M. Rodell, Commissioner, Department of Revenue and Joseph R. Balash, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources in accordance with AS 43.90.400 Fortieth Annual Report 2013 from Gerad Godfrey, Chair, Regina Chennault, MD, and Nora Barlow Violent Crimes Compensation Board Department of Administration in accordance with AS 18.67.170 Annual Report 2013 from Larry Hinzman, Director, International Arctic Research Center University of Alaska Fairbanks Standing Committee Reports SB 80 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 80 "An Act relating to the practice of telemedicine; relating to licenses for out-of-state physicians or podiatrists to practice telemedicine in this state under certain circumstances; and relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 80(L&C) "An Act relating to the practice of telemedicine; relating to prescription of drugs by a physician without a physical examination; and relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine." 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1716 Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senator Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 127 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 127 "An Act authorizing the commissioner of administration to enter into agreements with agents to perform for compensation certain transactions related to vehicles; relating to the duties of those agents; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Giessel, Coghill. Signing do not pass: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The committee recommended a further referral to the Finance Committee. President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 129 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 129 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Stedman, Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1717 SB 145 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 145 "An Act relating to the Teachers' Retirement System, the Judicial Retirement System, and the Public Employees' Retirement System for qualified military service; relating to the definition of 'veteran' for purposes of housing, eligibility for veterans' loans, and preferences in state employment hiring; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 157 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 157 "An Act relating to municipal fire protection service area boundary changes." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Egan, Bishop, Giessel, Hoffman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 159 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Micciche, Stedman. 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1718 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 19 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(MLV) 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 Wielechowski, Giessel. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 23 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Proclaiming March 27, 2014, as Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Giessel. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Special Committee Reports HB 71 The following report was received and distributed at 3:20 p.m., February 19, 2014: 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1719 February 19, 2014 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Free Conference Committee considered SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) and recommends FREE CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to a vessel-based commercial fisheries limited entry system for the Bering Sea hair crab fishery; requiring the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to report biennially on the vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the Bering Sea hair crab fishery; establishing the Alaska regional economic assistance program; requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to compile an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 9) be adopted. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Fish and Game Signing the report: Senator Dunleavy, Chair, Senators Giessel, Wielechowski; Representative Hawker, Chair, Representative Olson. Senator Coghill moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report. 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1720 The question being: "Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report?" The roll was taken with the following result: FCCS HB 71 Shall the Senate Adopt the Conference Committee Report? Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Excused: Stevens and so, the report was adopted, thus adopting: FREE CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to a vessel-based commercial fisheries limited entry system for the Bering Sea hair crab fishery; requiring the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to report biennially on the vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the Bering Sea hair crab fishery; establishing the Alaska regional economic assistance program; requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to compile an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; and providing for an effective date." Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the adoption of the Conference Committee Report be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1721 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 26 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26 BY SENATOR COGHILL, Recognizing June 14, 2014, as the 60th anniversary of the first recital of the United States Pledge of Allegiance with the words "under God" was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 BY SENATOR FRENCH, Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation requiring disclosure of independent expenditures made to influence public elections was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SJR 28 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, Urging the United States Congress to pass S. 1602, the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013 was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and State Affairs Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 184 SENATE BILL NO. 184 BY SENATOR GARDNER, entitled: 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1722 "An Act relating to the exemption from jury service for certain teachers." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 185 SENATE BILL NO. 185 BY SENATOR GARDNER, entitled: "An Act relating to the funding of charter schools; and relating to the conversion of existing public schools to charter schools." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 BY SENATOR DYSON, entitled: "An Act relating to the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee and providing for mandatory meetings of the committee at least twice a year." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 187 SENATE BILL NO. 187 BY SENATOR COGHILL, entitled: "An Act relating to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree; relating to the crime of misconduct involving confidential information in the first degree; amending Rule 16(d)(3), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 188 SENATE BILL NO. 188 BY SENATORS EGAN, Ellis, entitled: 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1723 "An Act establishing the Board of Massage Therapists; relating to the licensing of massage therapists; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 189 SENATE BILL NO. 189 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to an exemption from the regulation of construction contractors." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 190 SENATE BILL NO. 190 BY SENATOR HUGGINS, entitled: "An Act permitting a guide-outfitter to delegate certain guide services to a person who is not licensed by the Big Game Commercial Services Board." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 191 SENATE BILL NO. 191 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the authority to transfer money from the general fund to general obligation bond construction funds or accounts; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1724 SB 192 SENATE BILL NO. 192 BY SENATOR STEDMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to the minimum production tax on oil and gas; and relating to the tax credit applicable to each barrel of certain oil produced north of 68 degrees North latitude." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 193 SENATE BILL NO. 193 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to bonds required for contractors." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 194 SENATE BILL NO. 194 BY SENATOR MCGUIRE, entitled: "An Act creating the Alaska Tourism Marketing Board and relating to tourism marketing." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Unfinished Business Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 21 through evening plane time, February 23. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from noon, February 26 through February 28. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1725 SB 186 Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act relating to the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee and providing for mandatory meetings of the committee at least twice a year." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 184 Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 184 "An Act relating to the exemption from jury service for certain teachers." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 185 Senators McGuire, Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 185 "An Act relating to the funding of charter schools; and relating to the conversion of existing public schools to charter schools." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 165 Senator Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 165 "An Act relating to the use of credited military service by retired peace officers and firefighters to meet certain requirements for major medical insurance coverage; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 24, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:47 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1726 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 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 223 MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: MIL. FACILITY ZONE Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 21 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 24 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 139 EDUCATION: FUNDING/TAX CREDITS/PROGRAMS Charter School Funding; Residential School Applications, Residential School Room & Board Stipends; Tax Credits Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 139 EDUCATION: FUNDING/TAX CREDITS/PROGRAMS TVEP Funding & Funding Allocations + SCR 12 FEBRUARY PUBLIC EDUCATION MONTH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1727 EDUCATION (continued) Feb 28 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 139 EDUCATION: FUNDING/TAX CREDITS/PROGRAMS Base Student Allocation + SB 147 BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 21 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + FISCAL ANALYSIS The Heads of Agreement & the Memorandum of Understanding, Black & Veatch Management Consulting -- POSTPONED <Following Agenda Items> -- += SB 119 BUDGET: CAPITAL <Bill Hearing Postponed> Dept. of Environmental Conservation Dept. of Public Safety Feb 21 Friday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + OVERVIEW Legislative Consultants Presentation on Costs of Momentum and Delay Janak Mayer and Nikos Tsafos of Enalytica + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Monday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM += SB 119 BUDGET: CAPITAL Dept. of Environmental Conservation Dept. of Public Safety + SB 124 EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE + SB 132 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES + SB 109 ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL MGT AREAS + SB 104 APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DIVIDEND FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + Presentation: The Heads of Agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding, Risks and Benefits Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner Joe Balash Dept. of Revenue Deputy Commissioner Michael Pawlowski 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1728 FINANCE (continued) Feb 25 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 23 KNIK ARM CROSSING; AHFC + SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL + SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM += SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX <Pending Referral> Presentation: The Business Case Before the Legislature Tony Palmer, TransCanada Bill McMahon, ExxonMobil David Van Tuyl, BP Exploration Alaska Pat Flood, Conoco Phillips Dan Fauske, President, Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Feb 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX <Pending Referral> Presentation: Sectional, Long and Short Term Fiscal Impacts Dept. of Revenue Deputy Commissioner Michael Pawlowski + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX <Pending Referral> Presentation: Decisions, Alignment, Price, Cost & Risk Legislative Consultants Janak Mayer & Nikos Tsafos of Enalytica + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 28 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX <Pending Referral> Questions to Administration + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1729 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 21 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 169 STATEWIDE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM + SB 162 HYDROCODONE PRESCRIPTION BY OPTOMETRISTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 161 AUTOPSIES AND DEATH CERTIFICATES = SB 151 HIGH-RISK CHEMICALS FOR CHILD EXPOSURE Feb 24 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 131 SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SCR 13 FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS + SCR 14 H&SS REGIONAL BEST PRACTICE MODELS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 21 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 66 IMITATION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE + SB 136 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 110 RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY = SJR 21 CONST. AM: MEMBERSHIP OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL Feb 24 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 108 LIMIT PUBLIC ACCESS TO CRIMINAL RECORDS + SB 171 MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 136 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS + Confirmation Hearing: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Christena Williams & Janie Leask + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1730 JUDICIARY (continued) Feb 28 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 25 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 112 IMMUNITY FOR TEMP. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER += SB 140 AIDEA: ARCTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/FUND + SB 189 EXEMPTION: LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 99 AIDEA: DEVELOPMENT LOANS Senate Bill: Bonds Required for Contractors <Pending Introduction & Referral> += SB 112 IMMUNITY FOR TEMP. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER += SB 140 AIDEA: ARCTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 21 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 21 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 138 GAS PIPELINE; AGDC; OIL & GAS PROD. TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1731 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 24 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HJR 26 OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING <Pending Referral> -- Public Testimony -- + SB 137 EXTEND SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HJR 15 FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 105 QUITCLAIM LAND TO UNITED STATES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner Joe Balash Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Bruce Twomley Board of Fisheries Frederick Johnson -- Public Testimony on Appointments -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 106 STATE LAND DISP./LEASEHOLDER PREFERENCE + SB 133 KATIE JOHN DAY + SB 182 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY DIFFERENTIALS Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 98 VPSO FIREARMS + SB 141 NATIONAL GUARD ID & VEHICLE FEES + SJR 18 FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1732 TRANSPORTATION Feb 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 53 AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY RATIONS AND EQUIPMENT SB 177 REGULATION OF TOWERS SB 178 PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX Feb 27 Thursday Barnes 124 1:30 PM Joint w/ House Transportation + Mega Projects Overview: Ambler Road and Juneau Access -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 26 Wednesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Department Overview **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 05 Wednesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 7:30 AM + Department Overview **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 12 Wednesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 7:30 AM + Close-out **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + Department Overview Mar 04 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + Department Overview Mar 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + Close-out ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1733 CORRECTIONS Feb 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 6:30 PM Department Overview Mar 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Increments and Decrements Legislative Concerns and Issues Mar 18 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Wrap-up Draft Close-out Mar 20 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM + Fiscal Accountability, Compliance & Oversight Heidi Teshner, Director Administrative Services Student Assessments Les Morse, Deputy Commissioner DEED Early Childhood Education Paul Sugar, DEED Abbe Hensley, Best Beginnings Executive Director Parents as Teachers ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1734 FISH & GAME Feb 24 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Department Overview 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 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> -- Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + Budget Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 24 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Department Overview Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:30 PM -- Time Change -- Increments and Decrements Legislative Concerns and Issues Mar 05 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Wrap-up Draft Close-out 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1735 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (continued) Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Feb 28 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- Location Change -- Department Overview Alaska Aerospace Corporation Overview Mar 03 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- Location Change -- Increments and Decrements Legislative Concerns and Issues Mar 04 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- Location Change -- Wrap-up Draft Close-out Mar 10 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- Location Change -- Close-out ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:30 PM -- Time Change -- Wrap-up Draft Close-out Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1736 PUBLIC SAFETY 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> -- ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Feb 24 Monday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Department Overview **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 03 Monday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 7:30 AM + Department Overview **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 10 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 12:00 PM + Close-out **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Feb 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM Presentation and Overview by Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities Commissioner Patrick Kemp Governor Request and House Recommendations Mar 04 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM Administration and Support, Design, Engineering and Construction, State Equipment Fleet Mar 11 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM Highways/Facilities and Aviation, Marine Highway System 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1737 TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES (continued) Mar 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM Discussion and Preliminary Recommendations in Preparation for Close-out Mar 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM Close-out ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Feb 25 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Department Overview **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 04 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:30 AM + Department Overview **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:30 AM + Close-out **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Feb 25 Tuesday Barnes 124 8:00 AM + Proposed Regulations DCCED: Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors, 12 AAC 02.110 ---------------------------------------- ALASKA ARCTIC POLICY COMMISSION Feb 24 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 10:00 AM + AAPC 2014 Work Plan AAPC Implementation Plan Discussion of Public Comment Period and Outreach ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1738 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 25 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:30 PM + Audits Financial Statements & Audit Report for FY Ended 6/30/13 Executive Session - Audits Single Audit for FY Ended 6/30/13 - Preliminary Release Other Committee Business Audit Request - Rep. Austerman Audit Request - Rep. Olson Contracts **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Feb 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- Subcommittee Meeting -- Performance Review - Dept. of Corrections Other Committee Business Public Testimony - Regarding Operations & Interactions of DOC Facilities, Community Programs & Resources **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Feb 28 Friday Senate Finance 532 11:30 AM -- Location Change -- --Subcommittee Meeting-- Occupational Licensing and Boards + Other Committee Business David Teal Presentation HB 187 Presentation **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Feb 27 Thursday House Finance 519 12:00 PM -- Note New Time -- -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Ratification of Charitable Events Bowl for Kids' Sake 2014, Sham Jam, Celebrity Waiter Events Contract Approvals <Above Item Removed from Agenda> Other Committee Business Legislature Budget - Executive Session ---------------------------------------- 2014-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1739 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Mar 03 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn Council of State Governments Information on Services Provided to Legislators CSG Executive Director David Adkins CSG West Executive Director Edgar Ruiz Sponsored by Sen. Stevens and Rep. Johnson