Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-01-30 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0135 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 30, 2019 Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Wielechowski was absent. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Wielechowski be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Wielechowski was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kirk Elmore, Landmark Apostolic Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Today I stand before you God with these men and women who have the heavy task of leading and directing the future of our state. I ask God that you provide wisdom and understanding; I ask that you guide their hearts and minds. Lord what a wonderful opportunity is before this legislative body to make a difference in lives of the citizens of Alaska. Proverbs 18:15 - The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Today Lord we seek your knowledge, for it is your pleasure to bless us and to make known the path for us to take. As these good men and women strive to serve the people of Alaska, let them do so with unity, kindness, empathy and compassion. God help them strive to put 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0136 others before themselves as they consider the needs of our state. I continually ask God that you bless their families as many of them leave their area of the state to join others here to do the work they are elected to do. God let us always remember that virtue and honesty should be a valuable consideration in the decisions that come from this great chamber. Lastly, God I pray that your spirit would continue to abide in this place and let it lead us to prosperity and dignity that the people of this state have come to expect and that future generations deserve. It is in the Name of Jesus that I pray. Amen. Senator Hughes led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the fourteenth and fifteenth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated January 29 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Sections 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution and Alaska Statute 39.05.080, I submit the following list of appointees for confirmation: Alaska Labor Relations Agency Paula Harrison – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Bob Shefchik – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Karen Smith – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0137 Wes Tegeler – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Bradley Austin – Juneau Appointed: 10/1/2010 Term Expired: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expired: 3/1/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Charles “Chuck” Collins, Jr. – Juneau Appointed: 6/1/2010 Term Expired: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expired: 3/1/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Randy Beltz – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Bob Doyle – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Sarah Lefebvre – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expired: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2010 Term Expired: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expired: 3/1/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Julie Duquette – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Al Haynes – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Sara Faulkner – Homer Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Christopher Twiford – Kodiak Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0138 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Charlie Cross – Nome Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Jessica Steele – Wasilla Appointed: 1/11/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Dana Espindola – Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Cathy Mosher – Willow Appointed: 1/25/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Ashlee Stetson – Wasilla Appointed: 1/2/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Board of Dental Examiners Jesse Hronkin – Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Dr. Timothy “Jon” Woller – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Kelly Lucas – Wasilla Appointed: 1/25/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 David Nielson – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Brittany Dschaak – Dillingham Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Bradley Cross – Soldotna Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0139 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Noah Shields – Kenai Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Board of Massage Therapists Julie Endle – Palmer Appointed: 1/24/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Board of Nursing Julie Tisdale – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Danette Schloeder – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Shannon Connelly – Palmer Appointed: 1/25/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Marisha Dieters – Eagle River Appointed: 1/25/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Wendy Monrad – Anchorage Appointed: 1/25/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Pharmacy Leif Holm – North Pole Appointed: 3/1/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Dr. Enlow Walker – North Pole Appointed: 5/14/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Erin Johnson – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Matthew Dammeyer – Soldotna Appointed: 1/24/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0140 Board of Social Work Examiners Colleen Vague – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Geoffry McCormick – North Pole Appointed: 5/14/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. Scott Flamme – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Marijuana Control Board Vivian Stiver – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Christopher Jaime – Soldotna Appointed: 1/18/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Vincent Perez – Wasilla Appointed: 7/12/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Real Estate Commission PeggyAnn McConnochie – Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Margaret Nelson – Anchorage Appointed: 1/26/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Jesse Sumner – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Jaime Matthews – Glennallen Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Cheryl Markwood – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0141 Michael Tavoliero – Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Alaska Judicial Council Dave Parker – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Jedediah Cox – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Commission on Judicial Conduct Trevor Shaw – Ketchikan Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Violent Crimes Compensation Board John Francis – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 The appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee. Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Ken McCarty – Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 John Sturgeon – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Joe Riggs – Anchorage Appointed: 1/18/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 The appointments were referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0142 Alaska Police Standards Council Stephen Dutra – North Pole Appointed: 5/14/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Burke Waldron – Bethel Appointed: 1/18/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Rebecca Hamon – King Salmon Appointed: 3/1/2011 Term Expired: 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Joseph White – Ketchikan Appointed: 5/14/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Jennifer Winkelman – Juneau Appointed: 1/18/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Alaska Public Offices Commission Rick Stillie – Delta Junction Appointed: 1/16/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 James McDermott – Fairbanks Appointed: 8/20/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Suzanne Hancock – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Personnel Board Craig Johnson – Anchorage Appointed: 1/18/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 State Board of Parole Edie Grunwald – Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0143 State Commission for Human Rights Marcus Sanders – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee. Big Game Commercial Services Board Jason Bunch – Kodiak Appointed: 3/2/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Cash Joyce – Wasilla Appointed: 1/29/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Tom Harris – Anchorage Appointed: 9/11/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Moses Toyukak Sr. – Manokotak Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Marilyn Charles – Emmonak Appointed: 1/28/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. Board of Education and Early Development Bob Griffin – Anchorage Appointed: 1/15/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Tiffany Scott – Kotzebue Appointed: 3/2/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Sally Stockhausen – Ketchikan Appointed: 1/15/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0144 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Todd Smoldon – Willow Appointed: 1/23/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Tammy Van Wyhe – Glennallen Appointed: 1/8/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 The appointments were referred to the Education Committee. Board of Marine Pilots Edward Sinclair – Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 The appointment was referred to the Transportation Committee. Regulatory Commission of Alaska Dan Sullivan – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 The appointment was referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Communications Disclosure letters received from the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, in accordance with AS 24.60, will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 1 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 2. The following reports, dated January 23 and 24, from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration were received in accordance with AS 23.40.215: 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0145 Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska Public Employees Association representing the Supervisory Bargaining Unit Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Public Safety Employee Association representing the Public Safety Officers Unit Resubmitted monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska Public Employees Association representing the Confidential Employees Association Resubmitted monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska State Employees Association representing the General Government Bargaining Unit Resubmitted monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Teachers' Education Association - Mt. Edgecumbe The President referred the reports to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated January 29 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary and State Affairs Committees, meeting jointly, reviewed the following and recommend the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Attorney General, Department of Law Kevin Clarkson 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. 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0146 Judiciary Committee members signing the report: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Shower, Reinbold, Micciche, Kiehl. State Affairs Committee members signing the report: Senator Shower, Chair; Senators Reinbold, Coghill, Micciche, Kawasaki. Report dated January 29 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Transportation Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commissioner, Department of Transportation John MacKinnon 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 Hughes, Chair; Senators Wilson, Micciche, Kiehl, Shower. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 4 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska prohibiting the establishment of, or increase to, a state tax without the approval of the voters of the state; and relating to the initiative process. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0147 Governor's transmittal letter dated January 29: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska, Article IX, Section 1. The proposed amendment would provide that any law to establish or increase a State tax – any tax – will not take effect without an affirmative vote of the people. Additionally, the proposed amendment would require any initiative passed by the voters that would establish or increase a state tax would not take effect unless approved by the legislature. I propose this measure as the most effective means to require State government to involve all Alaskans in the decision to levy or increase taxes to pay for State services. My proposal retains taxing power with the legislature but ensures that the legislature must listen to the voice of the people, which is exercised through the ballot box. This amendment would be placed before the voters during the next state general election. Our State cannot achieve a permanent fiscal plan if Alaskans are not directly involved in the decisions about the types and levels of State services they desire and are willing to support. With this resolution, we can establish an effective way to implement the will of the people and move the State forward in a transparent and positive manner. All government officials work for the people of the State of Alaska. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SJR 5 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0148 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund and the permanent fund dividend. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Governor's transmittal letter dated January 29: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska, Article IX, Section 15. For decades, the Alaska Permanent Fund and the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) have functioned as intended. Its recent politicization has broken trust with Alaskans, taken important dollars from our state economy, and placed a direct financial burden on Alaskans and their families without an affirmative vote of the people. The proposed amendment would constitutionally protect the people’s right to determine the future of the PFD. The amendment requires voter approval for any changes to the existing dividend program in the future. The PFD creates a vital connection between the people and the government by providing every Alaskan a share of our great state’s natural resources. Distributing a dividend which is based on performance of the fund also creates an important connection between its owners and the activities and investments that provide the fund’s security and growth. I propose this measure as the most effective means of protecting the PFD and ensuring its sustainable use for generations to come. The principle of the Alaska Permanent Fund is constitutionally protected, and I believe that Alaskans' share of the common resource wealth 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0149 should also be protected. Any change to the statutory PFD formula would require a vote of the people. It is Alaskans’ PFD and I trust them with its future. This amendment would be placed before the voters at the next state general election. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SJR 6 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit; relating to the budget reserve fund and establishing the savings reserve fund; and relating to the permanent fund. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Governor's transmittal letter dated January 29: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill proposing a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska, Article IX, Sections 16 and 17. The proposed amendment would establish a baseline for a constitutional appropriation limit so that appropriations for a fiscal 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0150 year would not exceed the average of the appropriations for the last three fiscal years plus 50 percent of inflation and population or two percent, whichever is less. The amendment includes exemptions from the limit for certain purposes, such as money deposited into the permanent fund, the permanent fund dividend program, money to pay general obligation and revenue bond proceeds, money of trust funds, and the appropriation of federal funds. Additionally, the proposed amendment implements a constitutional savings plan that would transfer the unexpended, unobligated and unappropriated balance in the general fund at the end of a fiscal year first, to the Alaska Permanent Fund and second, to a savings reserve fund. The savings reserve fund may be allowed to grow until the balance is equal to the appropriation limit for the next fiscal year. After that, all surplus revenue would be deposited in the Alaska Permanent Fund. We must develop a budget that is stable, predictable, and sustainable if we are to place our state on a trajectory for economic growth and future success. This amendment provides an important mechanism for the people of Alaska to curb the growth of future government spending. This amendment respects the intent of voters who choose to restrict the size of their government by lowering the constitutional appropriation limit amount and tying future appropriations to those made in the previous fiscal year. This amendment will ensure that when government collects more revenue than it needs to fund essential state services, the surplus revenue is saved for the future – not spent on growing government as in the past. This resolution is a powerful but simple way to structurally reduce and cap government growth and implement a savings plan. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0151 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 41 SENATE BILL NO. 41 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the number of superior court judges in the third judicial district; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Unfinished Business Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 1 through 9:35 p.m. plane time, February 3. Without objection, Senator Bishop was excused. Senator Reinbold moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from the afternoon of February 1 through the morning of February 4. Without objection, Senator Reinbold was excused. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 1 through evening plane time, February 3. Without objection, Senator Wilson was excused. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time through evening plane time on February 1. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0152 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., February 1, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:29 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0153 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 Jan 31 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Jan 31 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 31 UNIVERSITY CURRICULA; TRANSFER CREDITS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Jan 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + - PRS/TRS Update by Ajay Desai, Director of Retirement & Benefits + - Negotiated Labor Contracts by Kate Sheehan, Director of Personnel & Labor Relations Jan 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority by Mike Abbott, Executive Director & Mary Jane Michael, Board Chair 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0154 FINANCE (continued) Feb 01 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Indirect Expenditures by Alexei Painter, Legislative Fiscal Analyst & Dan Stickel, Ky Clark, & Ed King, Department of Revenue ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Jan 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 01 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Jan 30 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 01 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 04 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 06 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 32 CRIMES; SENTENCING;MENT. ILLNESS;EVIDENCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 08 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 32 CRIMES; SENTENCING;MENT. ILLNESS;EVIDENCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0155 JUDICIARY (continued) Feb 09 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 32 CRIMES; SENTENCING;MENT. ILLNESS;EVIDENCE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- - Please Arrive 15 min. Early for Sign-in Process - Select a Spokesperson if you are Part of a Group with the Same Message ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Jan 31 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: Opportunities for Innovation in Alaska Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) by Nirav S. Desai, Innovation Committee Co-Chair & Steve Myers, Senior Program Manager PNWER **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Jan 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Alaska Mariculture Development Plan/Task Force + SB 22 SHELLFISH ENHANCE. PROJECTS; HATCHERIES -- Public Testimony -- Feb 01 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission: - Overview, Mission, Update & Gas Offtake - Commissioners Cathy Foerster & Dan Seamount + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Jan 31 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Commissioner Dept. of Military and Veterans' Affairs-Saxe + SCR 1 UNIFORM RULE AMENDMENT; BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0156 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Feb 05 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 23 APPROP:SUPP. PAYMENTS OF PRIOR YEARS' PFD + SB 24 PFD SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Jan 31 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation & Overview: Glenn Highway Integrated Corridor Management Study by Deputy Commissioner Mary Siroky Department of Transportation & Public Facilities & Project Manager Edith McKee ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES LAW Feb 06 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Department Overview & Explanation of Subcommittee Book -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 07 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Meeting Rescheduled from 2/6/2019 -- + Department Overview & Explanation of Subcommittee Book -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 06 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Continuation of FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Continuation of FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0157 JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Jan 31 Thursday Capitol 106 8:30 AM + Public Comment Election of Committee Chairs for 2019-2020 Advisory Opinion 19-01 - HB 44 Excerpt - Advisory Opinion 19-01 Chair/Staff Report - Credit Card Approval for Administrative Asst. and Increase Credit Limit for Administrator - Receiving Tickets for Unsanctioned Charitable Events - Management Log Review - Public Member Committee Appointment Update - Ethics Disclosures - COGEL Conference Report - Update: Collection of Unpaid Fines - Publications a. Advisory Opinions and Public Decisions AS 24.60.150(a)(3) b. 2019 Standards of Conduct Handbook 2019 Ethics Training - 2019 Training Update - Gift Rules Budget - FY19 Budget Summary - FY20 Budget Request Detail Contract Report - Outside Counsel - Investigator 2019 Legislation Update Other Business ---------------------------------------- 2019-01-30 Senate Journal Page 0158 OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Feb 06 Wednesday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Overview of November 30th Earthquake - The Effects, How it was Monitored, the USArray System & What is Thought to Happen in the Future by Michael West, State Seismologist, University of Alaska Geophysical Institute Sponsored by Senator Hughes & Senator Stevens Feb 07 Thursday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Safety Mandates & Improvements of Air Service in Alaska by the Alaska Air Carriers Association - Matt Atkinson, Mike Stedman, Scott Van Valin, Wilfried Ryan & Jane Dale Sponsored by Senator Olson Feb 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM School District Legislative Fly-In Informal Q&A Session Regarding Alaska's Public School System All Senators & School District Participants of the Fly-In are Encouraged to Attend