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2016-02-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1743 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 3, 2016 Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Hoffman, Micciche were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Gordon Blue, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Creator God, when you speak there is light and life, When you act there is justice and love; Give your blessing to this Senate of Alaska. Grant these women and men, our Senators, The light of wisdom in the exercise of their duties That this may bring light to the people. Give them courage, wisdom, and foresight to fulfill our obligations, Bless them as they act for the common good, And guide them to lead the people to safety on higher ground. "Happy are they . . . in whose spirit there is no guile, They make their prayers to you in time of trouble; when the great waters overflow, They shall not reach them." (Psalm 32:2,7) 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1744 O Lord of hosts: bless our Senators and grant that what is said and what is done here May encourage the people to honor one another, To be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to the future. Amen. Senator Bishop 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 Senators Hoffman, Micciche was noted. Messages from the Governor A Declaration of Disaster Emergency regarding Bering Sea storm impacts and damages to the City and Island of St. George within the Pribilof Islands Regional Educational Attendance Area, dated January 29, with an accompanying letter and finance plan was received. The letter and finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. A Declaration of Disaster Emergency regarding Bering Sea storm impacts and damages to the City of Togiak within the Southwest Regional Educational Attendance Area, dated January 29, with an accompanying letter and finance plan was received. The letter and finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Letter dated February 1 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution, I submit the following department head for legislative confirmation: 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1745 Commissioner - Department of Corrections Dean Williams Appointed: 1/28/2016 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs Committee. The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Letter dated February 1 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Sections 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution, I submit the following appointees for confirmation by a majority of the members of the Legislature in joint session as set out below: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Karen Brewer-Tarver - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert Evans - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Catherine Fritz - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 David Hale - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Colin Maynard - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Kathleen Schedler - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1746 Fred Wallis - Healy Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Michelle Black - Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Willie Mae Canady - Anchorage Appointed: 1/23/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Kevin McKinley - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Big Game Commercial Services Board Nicholas Jackson - Gakona Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Chiropractic Examiners John Aderhold - Homer Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Jeffrey Reinhardt - Sitka Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Dental Examiners Michael Moriarty - Seward Appointed: 10/1/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Renee Alward - Homer Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Matthew McSorley - Anchorage Appointed: 8/13/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Jean Ward - Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1747 Marijuana Control Board Brandon Emmett - Fairbanks Appointed: 7/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 2/28/2019 Loren Jones - Douglas Appointed: 7/1/2015 Term Expires: 2/28/2018 Peter Mlynarik - Soldotna Appointed: 7/1/2015 Term Expires: 2/28/2017 Bruce Schulte - Anchorage Appointed: 7/1/2015 Term Expires: 2/28/2018 Mark Springer - Bethel Appointed: 7/1/2015 Term Expires: 2/28/2017 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Dorothea Goddard-Aguero - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Massage Therapists Ron Gibbs - Kodiak Appointed: 11/25/2014 Reappointed: 1/19/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 State Medical Board Camille Carlson - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Bruck Clift - Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Stephen Craig Humphreys - Soldotna Appointed: 1/19/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1748 Joy Neyhart - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Grant Roderer - Anchorage Appointed: 3/22/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Kathryn Roberts - Anchorage Appointed: 1/23/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Deborah Schneider - Wasilla Appointed: 3/15/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Nursing Tina Gillis - Bethel Appointed: 10/17/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Jennifer Stukey - Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Wendy Thon - Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Anthony Barnard - Anchorage Appointed: 9/2/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Keith Montgomery - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Examiners in Optometry Pam Steffes - Sitka Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Pharmacy Richard Holt - Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1749 Phil Sanders - Soldotna Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Ruth Kostik - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 James Parietti - Chugiak Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 M. Celeste Tydingco - Sitka Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Sarah Angstman - Bethel Appointed: 11/1/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Allen Levy - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Christian Muntean - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Joel Wieman - Anchorage Appointed: 2/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Social Work Examiners Angela Christiansen - Kodiak Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Rachel Olson - Palmer Appointed: 10/20/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1750 Board of Veterinary Examiners Rachel Berngartt - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Hal Geiger - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 James Hagee - Chugiak Appointed: 4/22/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Michael Notar - Juneau Appointed: 9/24/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 James Rhodes - Ketchikan Appointed: 2/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Bradley Austin - Auke Bay Appointed: 10/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 David Ellis - Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Sarah Lefebvre - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Amy Steele - Anchorage Appointed: 8/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1751 Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Adam Trombley - Anchorage Appointed: 10/8/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Commission on Judicial Conduct Amy Gurton-Mead - Juneau Appointed: 10/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Robert Sheldon - Anchorage Appointed: 1/29/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Karla Taylor-Welch - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Alaska Judicial Council Loretta Bullard - Nome Appointed: 10/6/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 The appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee. Board of Education and Early Development Rebecca Himschoot - Sitka Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Professional Teaching Practices Commission David DeVaughn - North Pole Appointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Melody Mann - Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Paul Prussing - Douglas Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1752 Frances Roberts - Homer Appointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 University of Alaska Board of Regents Stacey Lucason - Anchorage Appointed: 6/1/2015 Term Expires: 5/31/2017 Deena Paramo - Palmer Appointed: 9/9/2015 Term Expires: 2/3/2019 The appointments were referred to the Education Committee. Board of Fisheries Israel Payton - Wasilla Appointed: 7/1/2016 Term Expires: 6/30/2019 Robert Ruffner - Soldotna Appointed: 7/1/2016 Term Expires: 6/30/2019 *Robert Mumford - Anchorage Appointed: 7/1/2015 Term Expires: 6/30/2018 *Note: the Administration recently received notice that Mr. Mumford will resign from the board effective March 14, 2016; following conclusion of the current meeting cycle. In the interest of full disclosure, the Governor intends to appoint Alan Cain at that time. Alan Cain - Anchorage Appointed: 3/14/2016 Term Expires: 6/30/2018 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs and Resources Committees. Board of Game Guy Trimmingham - Hope Appointed: 7/1/2016 Term Expires: 6/30/2019 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1753 Nathan Turner - Nenana Appointed: 5/10/2010 Reappointed: 7/1/2013 Reappointed: 7/1/2016 Term Expires: 6/30/2019 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Dave Cruz - Palmer Appointed: 9/13/2013 Reappointed: 9/14/2015 Term Expires: 9/13/2020 Luke Hopkins - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/20/2015 Term Expires: 9/13/2018 Joey Merrick II - Eagle River Appointed: 9/14/2015 Term Expires: 9/13/2020 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce and Resources Committees. State Commission for Human Rights Brandon Nakasato - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 State Board of Parole Steve Meyer - Kenai Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Jason Wilson - Juneau Appointed: 11/1/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Personnel Board Keith Hamilton - Soldotna Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Alaska Police Standards Council Carrie Belden - Anchorage Appointed: 1/20/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1754 Bryce Johnson - Juneau Appointed: 12/11/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 John Papasodora - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Brad Reich - Kiana Appointed: 2/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Kelly Swihart - Petersburg Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Alaska Public Offices Commission Thomas Temple - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Gerad Godfrey - Eagle River Appointed: 2/19/2003 Reappointed: 3/1/2004 Reappointed: 3/1/2007 Reappointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee. Board of Marine Pilots Andrew Mack - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Tom Rueter - Anchorage Appointed: 4/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 The appointments were referred to the Transportation Committee. Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Laraine Derr - Juneau Appointed: 10/19/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 7/29/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1755 Jerome Selby - Kodiak Appointed: 1/23/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 The appointments were referred to the Finance Committee. Regulatory Commission of Alaska Rebecca Pauli - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Messages from the House HB 11 Message dated February 1 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 11(JUD) am, thus adopting: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 11(JUD) am(efd am S) "An Act restricting the publication of certain records of criminal cases on a publicly available Internet website; and providing for an effective date." Communications Alaska Energy Authority Annual Capital Project Status Report in accordance with AS 44.83.950 Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund Status Report and Round IX Recommendations January 2016 in accordance with AS 42.45.045 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1756 Department of Administration Office of Administrative Hearings Twelfth Annual Report January 31, 2016 in accordance with AS 44.64.020 Department of Administration Division of Risk Management Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report in accordance with AS 37.05.287 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Division of Economic Development Annual State Loan Report Fiscal Year 2015 in accordance with AS 37.05.035 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Division of Economic Development Annual Report of Reinstatements Fiscal Year 2015 in accordance with AS 16.10.350 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Division of Economic Development 2015 Annual Report of Fisheries Enhancement Term Extensions in accordance with AS 16.10.510 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Alaska Division of Insurance 2015 Annual Report in accordance with AS 21.06.110 Department of Fish and Game Division of Wildlife Conservation 2015 Annual Report Status of Brown Bears and Other Natural Resources in the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary and Refuge January 2016 in accordance with AS 16.20.162 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1757 Department of Labor and Workforce Development 2014 Nonresidents Working in Alaska in accordance with AS 36.10.130 Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Annual Report on 2015 Leasing Activities and Proposed Leasing Activities for Calendar Years 2016 - 2020 in accordance with AS 38.05.180 Standing Committee Reports SB 72 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 72 "An Act relating to caregivers of patients after release or departure from a hospital; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(HSS) "An Act relating to the discharge of patients from hospitals and to caregivers of patients after discharge from a hospital; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senator Ellis. Signing do pass: Senators Giessel, Stoltze. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 98 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 98 "An Act relating to diagnosis, treatment, and prescription of drugs without a physical examination" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(HSS) "An Act relating to diagnosis, treatment, and prescription of drugs without a physical examination by a physician; relating to the delivery of services by a licensed professional 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1758 counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, psychological associate, and social worker by audio, video, or data communications." Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Ellis, Stoltze. Signing do pass: Senator Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development President Meyer added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce, then Finance Committees. SB 145 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 145 "An Act relating to the recovery of overpayments of day care assistance and child care grants; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Stoltze, Giessel. Signing do pass: Senator Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 147 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 147 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements of the Alaska senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 147(HSS) Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Stoltze, Giessel. Signing do pass: Senator Ellis. 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1759 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 91 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91 BY SENATORS COGHILL, Ellis, McGuire, Costello, Bishop, Micciche, entitled: "An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to controlled substances; relating to probation; relating to sentencing; establishing a pretrial services program with pretrial services officers in the Department of Corrections; relating to permanent fund dividends; relating to electronic monitoring; relating to penalties for violations of municipal ordinances; relating to parole; relating to correctional restitution centers; relating to community work service; relating to revocation, termination, suspension, cancellation, or restoration of a driver's license; relating to the disqualification of persons convicted of certain felony drug offenses from participation in the food stamp and temporary assistance programs; relating to the duties of the commissioner of corrections; amending Rules 6, 32, 32.1, 38, 41, and 43, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, and repealing Rules 41(d) and (e), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1760 SB 167 SENATE BILL NO. 167 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; making reappropriations; amending appropriations; repealing appropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated February 1: Dear President Meyer: 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 2016 (FY 2016). A limited number of requests that were not anticipated when the FY 2016 budget was considered during the 2015 legislative session are being submitted for your consideration. Fire suppression, subsidized adoptions and guardianships, and foster care constitute the largest portion of the supplemental request. The supplemental also incorporates suggestions from Legislative Finance regarding implementation of the Permanent Fund Protection Act. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor SB 168 SENATE BILL NO. 168 BY SENATOR MCGUIRE, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers." 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1761 was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Unfinished Business SB 127 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 127 "An Act relating to actions by insurers based on credit history or insurance score; and providing for an exception to consideration by an insurer of credit history or insurance score." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 76 Senators Giessel, Costello moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "An Act relating to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education." 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 10:00 a.m., February 5, 2016. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:33 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1762 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 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: New Sustainable Alaska Plan Pat Pitney, Director, Office of Management and Budget Randall Hoffbeck, Commissioner, Department of Revenue + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: State Debt and Credit Rating Deven Mitchell, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal Bond Bank + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1763 FINANCE (continued) Feb 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 124 EXTEND SUNSET ON AK COMMISSION ON AGING Feb 05 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Chief Justice Nominations: Public Members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics + HB 93 PROBATION AND PAROLE: WORK, TRAVEL ACCOM. += SCR 4 US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION DELEGATES += SJR 15 CALL FOR US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION += SB 157 AMUSEMENT DEVICES & GAMBLING DEFINITION -- Testimony <Invited & Public> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 104 PERSON W/DISABILITY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS + SB 141 E-CIGS: SALE TO AND POSSESSION BY MINOR + SB 142 INSURANCE FOR ANTI-CANCER MEDICATION + SB 158 REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSURE REQS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1764 RESOURCES Feb 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 115 AK SOVEREIGNTY;US TRANSFER LAND TO ALASKA -- Public Testimony -- + SB 137 ELCTRNC TAX RETURN;MINING LIC. TAX & FEES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 05 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 114 PERM FUND: EARNINGS, DEPOSITS, ACCOUNTS + Presentation by Sponsor, Senator Lesil McGuire -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 128 PERM. FUND:DEPOSITS;DIVIDEND;EARNINGS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentations: Professor Emeritus Scott Goldsmith, UAA Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) Brad Keithley, Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets "A Way Forward on the Alaska Budget" + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM += SB 128 PERM. FUND:DEPOSITS;DIVIDEND;EARNINGS -- Public Testimony -- Initial Statewide Public Testimony -- Public Testimony Limited to 2 Minutes -- Please Go to and Sign-in at Your Local LIO Limited Number of Off-Net Phone Lines Available Off-Net Participation Arrangements Must be made Through the Chair's Office Prior to Hearing Contact Chair's Office by Phone at 907-465-4958 For Approval Public Testimony can be Submitted in Writing by Email: senate.state.affairs@akleg.gov or by Fax: 907-465-4928 + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1765 TRANSPORTATION Feb 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM -- Public Testimony -- + SB 92 PROHIBIT DAYLIGHT MANDATORY HEADLIGHT USE += SB 132 ELECTRONIC TAX RETURNS & MOTOR FUEL TAX ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Feb 09 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Budget Overview Feb 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Changes and Revisions Mar 01 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Final Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 05 Friday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM Department of Health & Social Services Division of Public Assistance ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Budget Overview Feb 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Changes and Revisions 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1766 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (continued) Feb 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Final Closeout ---------------------------------------- MEDICAID REFORM Feb 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES + SB 78 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE; REFORM + Presentation: Assessment of Medicaid Expansion and Reform Joel Menges, CEO, The Menges Group Emily Ricci, Consultant Feb 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES + SB 78 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE; REFORM + Presentation: Recommended Medicaid Redesign & Expansion Strategies for Alaska Thea Agnew Bemben, Agnew::Beck Nora Leibowitz, Health Management Associates Susan Pantely, Milliman, Inc. ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Changes and Revisions Feb 23 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Final Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Feb 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:00 AM Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Aviation & Airports ---------------------------------------- 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1767 JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Feb 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + AGENDA: Lieutenant General Russel J. Handy, U.S. Air Force; Commander, Alaska Command U.S. Northern Command Major General Bryan Owens, U.S. Army Commanding General, U.S. Army Alaska Commissioner Laurie Hummel, Col. (R) U.S. Army Adjutant General, Alaska National Guard and Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Rear Admiral Daniel B. Abel, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 06 Saturday House Finance 519 10:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Executive Session - Procurement Oil and Gas Consultants Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 10 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + State of the Judiciary Address by the Honorable Craig Stowers, Chief Justice Feb 17 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator 2016-02-03 Senate Journal Page 1768 JOINT SESSION (continued) Feb 29 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator