Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-02-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0265 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 13, 2019 Thirtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Hoffman was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Coghill, Shower were absent. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent Senators Coghill, Shower be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senators Coghill, Shower were excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Gordon Blue, Church of the Holy Trinity. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, hear our prayer, and let our cry come to You. Guide this body of your people, the Alaska Senate, lead them into ways of peace and light. O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. All of them look to you to give them their food in due season. You give it to them; they gather it; you open your hand, and they are filled with good things. You hide your face, and they are terrified; you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust. You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; and so you renew the face of the earth. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0266 Lord, Renew the wisdom of the ancestors so this body shall raise up the foundations of many generations; Guide their hands and give them wisdom in the use of your abundance, which you have given so that all your creation may flourish. Let them be called the repairers of the breach, and the restorers of streets to live in. Amen. Senator Stedman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated February 12 was read stating in accordance with art. III, secs. 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution, and AS 39.05.080, I submit the following list of appointees for confirmation: Professional Teaching Practices Commission Kalesha Dolan – Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Janine Todd – Delta Junction Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 The appointments were referred to the Education Committee. On January 29, in accordance with art III, secs. 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution, and AS 39.05.080, I submitted a list of appointees for confirmation. The following appointee has withdrawn his name from consideration, effective immediately: Bob Shefchik – Fairbanks 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0267 In his place, please consider the following appointee for confirmation: Alaska Labor Relations Agency Dennis Moen – Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. On January 29, in accordance with art. III, secs. 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 39.05.080, I submitted a list of appointees for confirmation. The following appointee is withdrawn from consideration, effective immediately: Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Christopher Twiford – Kodiak Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 The following appointees are resubmitted with corrections for typographical errors: Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Charles “Chuck” Collins Jr. – Juneau Appointed: 6/1/2010 Term Expired: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2012 Term Expired: 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2015 Term Expired: 3/1/2018 Reappointed: 5/14/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Jonathan P. Woller – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Jedediah Cox – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Board of Nursing Marisha Dieters – Eagle River Appointed: 1/25/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0268 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 Tamara Van Wyhe – Glennallen Appointed: 1/8/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Real Estate Commission Jaime Matthews – Glennallen Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 In accordance with AS 44.64.010(c), I submit the following individual for appointment: Chief Administrative Law Judge Kathleen Frederick Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Standing Committee Reports Report dated February 12 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Lieutenant Governor Successor Michael Johnson 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 Coghill, Vice Chair; Senators Kawasaki, Micciche, Reinbold. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0269 Report dated February 12 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Marijuana Control Board Vivian Stiver – Fairbanks 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 Reinbold, Chair; Senators Bishop, Gray- Jackson. Report dated February 12 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: Board of Marine Pilots Edward Sinclair – Juneau 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 Micciche, Wilson, Kiehl. Reports dated February 13 were read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Finance Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Ken McCarty – Eagle River John Sturgeon – Anchorage 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0270 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Dan Sullivan – Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Wielechowski, Olson, Wilson, Bishop. SB 22 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 22 "An Act relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; relating to application fees for salmon hatchery permits; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 22(RES) "An Act relating to mariculture; relating to the Board of Fisheries; relating to the commissioner of fish and game; relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Birch, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Reinbold, Bishop, Coghill. Signing no recommendation: Senator Giessel. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0271 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 12 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12 BY SENATORS MICCICHE, Hughes, entitled: "An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to assault and sexual assault; relating to harassment; relating to credit toward a sentence of imprisonment for time spent in a treatment program or under electronic monitoring; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 19 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated February 12: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, and in accordance with Alaska Statute 37.07.070(2), I am transmitting a sponsor substitute for SB 19: Approp: Capital st Budget for consideration by the 31 Alaska State Legislature. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0272 This budget funds village safe water, required state match for federal highway dollars, and needed deferred maintenance for public facilities and the Alaska Court system. These are investments necessary to protect Alaska’s assets and basic public safety and infrastructure needs. Past capital budgets have resulted in growth in infrastructure that create ongoing operating obligations for the state. In evaluating what projects to move forward, care was taken to ensure that project proposals included a path to self-sufficiency. Development of the South Denali Visitor’s Center will not only provide a steady funding stream for the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, but will provide new opportunity for the tourism industry and increase access to one of Alaska’s most magnificent landmarks. The Governor’s proposed amended capital budget includes $143.4 million in general funds and leverages over $1 billion in federal dollars. My administration and I look forward to working with the Legislature to pass a sustainable capital budget for FY 2020. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SB 20 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0273 Governor's transmittal letter dated February 12: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, and in accordance with Alaska Statute 37.07.070(2), I am transmitting a sponsor substitute for SB 20: Approp: Operating st Budget/Loans/Funds for consideration by the 31 Alaska State Legislature. My administration and I look forward to working with the Legislature to pass a sustainable operating budget for FY 2020. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SB 21 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated February 12: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, and in accordance with Alaska Statute 37.07.070(2), I am transmitting a sponsor substitute for SB 21: Approp: Mental Health st Budget for consideration by the 31 Alaska State Legislature. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0274 The purpose of this legislation is to improve the care of disabled youth, provide training for court staff to improve coordination with community behavioral health services, and addresses access to mental health and substance abuse services. The Mental Health Trust (MHT) recommendations for expenditure of MHT funds are largely unchanged in this sponsor substitute. The MHT put forward a job center liaison for correctional facilities in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). This position was not included due to duplication of services already offered by DOLWD. It has become common practice that the MHT also puts forward recommendations for general fund appropriations for capital projects that are not proposed to be funded in whole by MHT dollars. These recommendations were received and evaluated alongside the Department-identified capital needs for the relevant agencies, and the MHT budget includes only MHT funds. Alaska Statute 37.07.020(a)(1) requires the mental health bill to include both operating and capital appropriations. The sponsor substitute for the mental health budget includes $2.1 million of MHT capital expenditures, $17.1 million MHT and $201.2 million General Fund operating. I look forward to engaging with the Legislature to pass the FY 2020 mental health budget. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SB 54 SENATE BILL NO. 54 BY SENATOR COGHILL, entitled: "An Act approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0275 SB 55 SENATE BILL NO. 55 BY SENATOR WILSON, entitled: "An Act relating to judges of the court of appeals; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 56 SENATE BILL NO. 56 BY SENATOR COSTELLO, entitled: "An Act relating to health education and physical activity requirements for students in grades kindergarten through eight; and establishing the Thursday in February immediately following Presidents' Day as PLAAY Day." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. SB 57 SENATE BILL NO. 57 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act repealing the credit for municipal payments against the state levy of tax on oil and gas exploration, production, and pipeline transportation property; repealing the levy of tax by a municipality on oil and gas exploration, production, and pipeline transportation property; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Education and Early Development 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0276 Governor's transmittal letter dated February 12: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to repealing the credit for municipal payment against the state levy of tax on oil and gas exploration, production, and pipeline transportation property and the levy of tax by a municipality on oil and gas exploration, production, and pipeline transportation property. Under current law, the state assesses the value of oil and gas exploration, production, and pipeline transportation property. Municipalities with this property in their jurisdiction can then levy a property tax based on the state’s assessment. Taxpayers are then required to pay a tax to two taxing jurisdictions – the municipality and the state. This system is inefficient for both taxpayers and the state. Taxpayers are allowed to credit payments made to a municipality against the tax due to the state. Due to the credit allowed against the state tax levy for municipal tax payments, the state general fund receives only a fraction of the revenues generated by this tax. This results in lower general fund revenues, from vital properties of statewide economic importance, to be appropriated to municipalities around the state and support of vital state programs. This bill would repeal the ability of municipalities to levy tax on these properties of vital statewide importance. Therefore, the bill would also repeal the credit for a payment made to a municipality against the state tax. Instead, the state would assess and collect all of the tax on these properties. As a result of the exclusion of these properties from a municipality’s tax base, the required local contribution for public school funding would be reduced. The bill would also implement efficiencies in administration of the tax. Taxpayers would only have one taxing jurisdiction to report to on these properties. The bill would streamline the appeals process to be consistent with other administrative appeals by eliminating automatic trial de novo at the superior court level. Taxpayers could still appeal to the specialized State Assessment Review Board for a hearing. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0277 I urge your favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SB 58 SENATE BILL NO. 58 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act repealing the senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services Governor's transmittal letter dated February 12: Dear Senate President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the Senior Benefits Payment Program. This bill would repeal the Senior Benefits Payment Program. The program provides three payment levels based on the senior’s gross annual income and income limits are tied to the Federal Poverty Guidelines for Alaska and change each year and eligibility and enrollment increases each year as the guidelines change. There is no asset test to determine eligibility. Currently, the program is set to expire on June 30, 2024. This bill sets the repeal date to June 30, 2019. I urge your favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0278 SB 59 SENATE BILL NO. 59 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act repealing statutes providing for reimbursement for costs of University of Alaska capital projects, municipal capital projects, and power projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Governor's transmittal letter dated February 12: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that repeals three statutes which provide for annual reimbursement by the state for debt and financing costs associated with certain capital construction projects. The statutes I propose for repeal are AS 14.40.257 Reimbursement of Capital Costs for University of Alaska Projects; AS 29.60.700 Reimbursement of Capital Costs for Municipal Projects; and AS 42.45.065 Reimbursement of Capital Costs for Costs of Power Projects. To bring forth a budget that builds on core functions that impact a majority of Alaskans, each program offered by the state was examined for its value in building a sustainable, predictable, and affordable budget. Each statute that is proposed for repeal in this bill provided for reimbursement “subject to appropriations,” and it is apparent that continued appropriations for these projects are not sustainable by the state. For transparency and budget planning by municipalities, and the University of Alaska, the better course is to repeal these statutes effective July 1, 2019. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0279 I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Jason Dean Roberts Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Rena Annabelle Sumner Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Jeff and Charlene Esley Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Ruth Eleanor Louise Niemann Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0280 In Memoriam - Jody Lynn Ramos Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Preston Louis Davis Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - John Hajdukovich Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Julie Lynn Farrer-Fogarty Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 56 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 56 "An Act relating to health education and physical activity requirements for students in grades kindergarten through eight; and establishing the Thursday in February immediately following Presidents' Day as PLAAY Day." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0281 Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 17, to plane time. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. Senator Birch moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, February 22 through morning plane time, February 25. Without objection, Senator Birch was excused. President Giessel made the following appointments: Council of State Governments West Energy Committee Senator Birch Economic Development Committee Senator Birch Alaska Aerospace Corporation Senator Stevens Energy Council Executive Committee Senator Stedman Senator Giessel National Conference of State Legislatures Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee Senator Birch Labor and Economic Development Committee Senator Birch Renewable Energy Fund Advisory Committee Senator Wilson Senator von Imhof 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0282 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 15, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:22 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0283 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 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Presentation: AK's New School Accountability System & School Designations by AK Department of Education & Early Development -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 37 RENEWAL OF VACCINE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Mental Health Board of Trustees - Ken McCarty - John Sturgeon - Joe Riggs - Removed from Agenda Regulatory Commission of Alaska - Dan Sullivan 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0284 FINANCE (continued) Feb 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS OMB Director Arduin Departmental Review: - Public Safety - Law - Corrections - Military & Veterans Affairs - Judiciary - Governor - Legislature Feb 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS Departmental Review Continued: - Natural Resources - Environmental Conservation - Fish & Game - Labor & Workforce Development - Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Administration - Revenue - Education & Early Development - University ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Uniform Rule 23 Waived -- Overview: Alaska Psychiatric Institute DHSS Division of Behavioral Health -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 7 MED. ASSISTANCE WORK REQUIREMENT -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- -- Teleconference Listen Only -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0285 JUDICIARY Feb 13 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 12 ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 12 ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Presentation: Where Alaska Leads the Nation & Other Emerging Sectors - Alaska is #1 in the Nation in the Percentage of Women-Owned Employer Firms by Nolan Klouda, Executive Director, UAA Center for Economic Development -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: - Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Charlie Cross - Rescheduled from 2/12/19 - Marijuana Control Board Christopher Jaime - Rescheduled from 2/12/19 += SB 16 ALCOHOL LIC:FAIRS,THEATRES,CONCERTS;BONDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0286 RESOURCES Feb 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Ambler Access Project Overview & Update by: - Mark Davis, AIDEA Chief Infrastructure Development Officer - Jeff San Juan, AIDEA Infrastructure Development Senior Finance Officer + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Timber Industry Update by: - Chris Maisch, State Forester, Alaska Division of Forestry - David Schmid, Regional Forester, US Forest Service - Alaska Region - Jaeleen Kookesh, Vice President, Sealaska Corporation + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 33 ARREST;RELEASE;SENTENCING;PROBATION ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0287 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS Feb 20 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:15 PM + Fiscal Situation, FY2020 Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY20 DEED Budget Feb 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY20 DEED Budget ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM Agenda to be Announced Feb 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM Agenda to be Announced Mar 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Meeting Rescheduled to 2/25/19 -- + FY20 Budget Proposal Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Meeting Rescheduled from 2/18/19 -- + FY20 Budget Proposal Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0288 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Agenda to be Announced Feb 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Agenda to be Announced Mar 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- LAW Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 15 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 02/14/19 -- + 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> -- ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Feb 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Fiscal Situation, FY2020 Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0289 NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM Agenda to be Announced Feb 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM Agenda to be Announced Mar 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Feb 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Agenda TBA Feb 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Agenda TBA Mar 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Agenda TBA ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Feb 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + FY20 University Budget Feb 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + FY20 University Budget ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0290 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 19 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Feb 20 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Address by the Honorable Joel H. Bolger, Chief Justice Feb 21 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator