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2015-05-30 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-05-30 Senate Journal Page 1337 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SPECIAL SESSION Anchorage, Alaska Saturday May 30, 2015 Tenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 9:13 a.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senator Gardner was excused. Senators Bishop, Ellis, Hoffman, Stedman, Stevens were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Romo Marasigan. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, Please renew our spirits today and let us be optimistic and hopeful. Allow healing and tranquility to seep into us and clear our minds and hearts of bitterness. Today is a new day, let us rejoice in it. Amen. Senator Costello led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninth legislative day of the second special session be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2015-05-30 Senate Journal Page 1338 Messages from the House Message dated May 29 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 2001 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2001(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; making appropriations for the operating expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; capitalizing funds and repealing appropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The presence of Senator Stevens was noted. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 2:00 p.m., May 31, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 9:23 a.m Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-05-30 Senate Journal Page 1339 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 FINANCE May 30 Saturday Anch LIO Rm A,B,C 10:00 AM += SB2001 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB2001 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 31 Sunday Anch LIO Rm A,B,C 12:00 PM -- Note Time Change -- += SB2001 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB2001 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Jun 02 Tuesday Anch LIO 9:30 AM -- Subcommittee Meeting -- EXECUTIVE SESSION: Subcommittee on the Performance Review Scope for the Department of Education and Early Development Jun 23 Tuesday Anch LIO Auditorium 10:30 AM EXECUTIVE SESSION: - Audits - Performance Review Scope, Dept. of Education & Early Development Other Business 2015-05-30 Senate Journal Page 1340 SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Jun 16 Tuesday Anch LIO Rm 203 8:30 AM + FULL COMMITTEE Public Comment Chair/Staff Report Budget 2015 Legislation Update - SB 24 Ethics Act Contractors and Interns - SB 4 and HB 65 Leg./Public Official Financial Disclosure - SB 109 and HB 195 Voting and Conflicts - SB 115 APOC to PICA Advisory Opinion Request AO 15-02 EXECUTIVE SESSION Public Session - Joyce Anderson, continued services after June 30, 2015 Other Business Jun 16 Tuesday Anch LIO Rm 203 12:30 PM + SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE Public Comment EXECUTIVE SESSION Public Session ---------------------------------------- TASK FORCE ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Jun 19 Friday Anch LIO Auditorium 12:00 PM Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM + UAS Privacy Policy Discussion and Review of Privacy Guidelines Document -- Public Testimony --