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2015-04-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0843 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 7, 2015 Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Coghill. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, creator of all we see and feel, maker of all life and giver of great love to every person. We come before you today with grateful hearts, to be able to serve the people of our state, for the strength of body and heart we enjoy and this form of government we are a part of. We look to you for guidance in clarity of mind and wisdom of heart in order to do well for our friends and neighbors. We honor those who have gone before us and left us a good heritage, those who sacrifice to serve in our armed services and those who keep us safe at home. Our time here is short in comparison to history, so help us to work diligently as if it may be our last day on earth, and look to the next generation for their good. 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0844 Our burden for today is carried for this year's needs, help us to bear it with honesty, patience and noble debate as we work to do our best for people. I thank you for the Senators I get to serve with and ask you to bless them with your grace and love today. As we start the work of today help us to clear our mind and hearts from bad feelings and thoughts so we can with your peace do the business of the day for the people we serve. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Savior. Amen. Senator Stedman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-fourth through seventy-seventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HJR 6 Message dated April 6 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) Supporting the introduction and enactment of federal legislation acknowledging that the federal government is financially responsible under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for the remediation of contaminated land subject to conveyance under the Act; urging the United States 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0845 Department of the Interior to implement the six recommendations to identify and clean up the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands in its 1998 report to the United States Congress; and urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to remediate and make free from pollutants lands in the state conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. SCR 6 Message dated April 6 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Proclaiming April 2015 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 64 Message dated April 7 was read stating the House failed the effective date in CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC), thus passing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC)(efd fld H) "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 6 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 7 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0846 Proclaiming April 2015 as Child Abuse Prevention Month; and proclaiming April 10, 2015, as Go Blue Friday. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 115 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 115(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the sovereignty of the state and the state's right to a credit or setoff for amounts or injuries inequitably or unlawfully caused or claimed by the federal government; requiring the United States to lift certain land orders and federal withdrawals; relating to the transfer of public land or interests in public land from the federal government to the state and to the disposal of that land or any interest in land; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources, Judiciary and Finance Committees. Message dated April 7 was read stating: The Senate is invited to meet with the House for a joint session on Friday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the joint session is to take up confirmation hearings. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0847 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 6 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Richard Halford - Eagle River This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Costello, Wielechowski, Coghill, Micciche, Stoltze. SB 86 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act relating to a refined fuel surcharge; relating to the motor fuel tax; relating to a qualified dealer license; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN) Signing no recommendation: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senator Bishop. Signing do pass: Senator Micciche. Signing amend: Senator Dunleavy. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 4, Senate Finance Committee The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill is on today's calendar. 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0848 HB 70 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70(RES) "An Act adding land and water to the Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Costello, Wielechowski, Micciche, Stoltze. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 93 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(STA) "An Act relating to the duties of probation officers; and relating to conditions of parole." Signing no recommendation: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Huggins, Wielechowski. Signing do pass: Senator Coghill. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 97 SENATE BILL NO. 97 BY SENATOR BISHOP, entitled: "An Act imposing a limited education tax on wages and on net earnings from self-employment; relating to the administration and enforcement of the education tax; and providing for an effective date." 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0849 was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 98 SENATE BILL NO. 98 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to diagnosis, treatment, and prescription of drugs without a physical examination." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 99 SENATE BILL NO. 99 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to alcoholic beverages; relating to the regulation of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages; relating to licenses, endorsements, and permits involving alcoholic beverages; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to offenses involving alcoholic beverages; relating to the offense of minor consuming; relating to revocation of a driver's license for a minor consuming offense; relating to the effect of the revocation of a driver's license for a minor consuming offense on a motor vehicle liability insurance policy; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. SB 100 SENATE BILL NO. 100 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the assessment of property for oil and gas exploration, production, and pipeline transportation property tax on a North Slope natural 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0850 gas project; amending the definition of "taxable property"; adding a definition for "North Slope natural gas project"; and making conforming amendments." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue Governor's transmittal letter dated April 6: Dear President Meyer: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the assessment of property for the property tax for a North Slope natural gas project. Due to the achievements by the Municipal Advisory Gas Project Review Board and the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas project, it is time to move forward with legislation to address the property tax on a North Slope natural gas project. Revenues from the property tax on a North Slope natural gas project are anticipated to provide vital support for the State and local governments to establish sustainable fiscal platforms. The bill would provide a framework for the assessment of property tax on a North Slope natural gas project once the project begins to transport gas. The assessment for property exclusively used for a North Slope natural gas project would be based on the full and true value of the property determined by adjusted original cost and annualized throughput. The bill would define a North Slope natural gas project for the purposes of the property tax to include a gas treatment plant, a gas pipeline, a liquefaction plant, and a marine terminal. Consistent with the concerns expressed by local governments and legislative direction last year, the property tax on existing North Slope oil and gas and pipeline properties would be unchanged by this bill. 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0851 There is still much work to be done before this all-important project can be built. This bill demonstrates my administration's continued commitment to building a gasline to provide gas to Alaskans and liquefied natural gas to world markets. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 86 SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act relating to a refined fuel surcharge; relating to the motor fuel tax; relating to a qualified dealer license; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator MacKinnon, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 847 Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 8 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 1 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(EDA) am "An Act declaring the Arctic policy of the state" was read the second time. Senator Stoltze, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 377. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) was adopted. 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0852 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, lines 24 - 25: Delete all material. Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Stoltze objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 1(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) "An Act declaring the Arctic policy of the state" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 1(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0853 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Nays: MacKinnon and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 56 HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act establishing Alaska Firefighters' Day" was read the second time Senator Stoltze, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 752. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(STA) was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(STA) was read the third time. Senators Micciche, Stevens, MacKinnon, Coghill, Giessel, Stedman, McGuire, Costello, Olson, Ellis, Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(STA) "An Act establishing Alaska Firefighters' Day" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 56(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0854 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - A.J. Dimond High School Lynx 2015 Class 4A Girls Basketball State Champions Senator(s) Costello, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Jenevia Wika Senator(s) Giessel, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Hawker Honoring - West High School Eagles 2015 4A Boys Basketball State Champions Senator(s) Costello, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Claman Honoring - Robert O. Stephenson Senator(s) Kelly, Coghill, Bishop, Meyer, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - South Anchorage High School Football Team Representative(s) Johnson Senator(s) McGuire, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0855 Honoring - Arctic Man Race 30th Anniversary Representative(s) Colver Senator(s) Dunleavy, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Alaska Department of Fish & Game Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Representative(s) Hawker Senator(s) Giessel, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Colony High School Boys Soccer Team 2014 State Champions Representative(s) Hughes Senator(s) Stoltze, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Bryce Tasso 2015 Alaska State Spelling Bee Champion Representative(s) Saddler Senator(s) MacKinnon, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Kathleen Gettys Senator(s) Stoltze, MacKinnon, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Gruenberg In Memoriam - Cage Anthony Schuneman Senator(s) Olson, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, 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. 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0856 Unfinished Business Senator Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, May 14 through evening plane time, June 9. Without objection, Senator Gardner was excused. Senator MacKinnon moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from May 11 through May 26. Without objection, Senator MacKinnon was excused. HB 72 The reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 72(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs and capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 72 The following bill was reprinted on April 7, 2015: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 72(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs and capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." SCR 10 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 72, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs and capitalizing funds which had been engrossed and signed by the President and Secretary (page 822) was transmitted to the House for consideration. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0857 Engrossment HB 1 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) "An Act declaring the Arctic policy of the state" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 56 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(STA) "An Act establishing Alaska Firefighters' Day" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 72 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 72(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs and capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 64 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC)(efd fld H) "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:01 p.m., April 7, 2015. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 8, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:49 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0858 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 Apr 07 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 146 MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION = SB 79 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS & ADMIN <Pending Referral> <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + HB 75 MARIJUANA REG;CLUBS;MUNIS;LOCAL OPT ELECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 88 TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: + SB 79 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS & ADMIN <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 79 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS & ADMIN += SB 89 PARENT RIGHTS: EDUCATION; SCHOOL ABSENCE += SB 37 SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS Apr 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0859 FINANCE Apr 07 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings: Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors: Richard Halford - Eagle River Joe Paskvan - Fairbanks Hugh Short - Girdwood Department of Revenue - Commissioner Randal Hoffbeck + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: Apr 08 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 26 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 26 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 39 REPEAL FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT += SB 51 UNIFORM INTER.CHILD SUPPORT;PARENTAGE += SB 15 LIFE INSURANCE POLICY PREMIUM TAX Apr 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 26 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 56 MUNI ENERGY IMPROVEMNT ASSESSMNTS/BONDS += SCR 1 CIVICS EDUCATION TASK FORCE += SJR 2 CONST. AM: G.O. BONDS FOR STUDENT LOANS + SB 22 MOTOR VEHICLE REG. TAX: COLLECTION COSTS + SB 50 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT Apr 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0860 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 53 ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES + SB 90 MEDICAID: USED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT + HB 4 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 8 POWERS OF ATTORNEY + SB 72 DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 08 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Testimony <Public and Invited> -- + Confirmation of Governor's Appointments: Alaska Public Offices Commission Mark Fish Commission on Judicial Conduct George R. Boatright + HB 5 CONSERVATOR OF PROTECTED PERSONS + SCR 4 US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION DELEGATES SJR 15 CALL FOR US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION + SB 76 REAL ESTATE BROKERS; LIABILITY <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Testimony <Public and Invited> -- + SB 14 MEDICAL BOARD; MEDICAL REVIEW ORG. + HB 65 LEG./PUB. OFFICIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE + SJR 3 CONST. AM: MEMBERSHIP OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL + SB 8 INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION LICENSES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0861 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 07 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Public Testimony -- + Confirmation Hearing: Commissioner Heidi Drygas, Department of Labor & Workforce Development Senate Bill: INSURANCE; RISK MGT; HOLDING COMPANIES <Pending Introduction & Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 76 REAL ESTATE BROKERS; LIABILITY Apr 09 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 76 REAL ESTATE BROKERS; LIABILITY ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation of Governor's Appointees: Board of Fisheries: Robert Ruffner, Orville Huntington -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += HB 93 PROBATION AND PAROLE: WORK, TRAVEL ACCOM. -- Public Testimony -- <Initial Presentation> += SB 62 REGULATION OF MARIJUANA BUSINESSES; BOARD + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2015-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0862 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Apr 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 83 PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT -- Public Testimony -- + SB 89 PARENT RIGHTS: EDUCATION; SCHOOL ABSENCE <Pending Referral> += SB 1 REGULATION OF SMOKING -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + HB 140 LEG. APPROVAL: AK RAILROAD REVENUE BONDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 09 Thursday House Finance 519 5:00 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 17 Friday House Chamber 1:00 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees