Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-02-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1835 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 24, 2020 Thirty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:06 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Begich, Costello, von Imhof were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Shower was absent. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Costello be excused from a call of the Senate from noon today through February 29. Without objection, Senator Costello was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Shower be excused from a call of the Senate today through February 27. Without objection, Senator Shower was excused. The invocation was sung by Josiphiah Mason, Senate Page. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the invocation be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Why should I feel discouraged Why should the shadows come Why should my heart feel lonely And long for heaven and home When Jesus is my portion, a constant friend is He His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches over me His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1836 I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches me (He watches me) His eye is on the sparrow And I know He watches I know He watches I know He watches me (Charles H. Gabriel and Civilla Durfee Martin) Senator Kiehl led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the thirty-second through thirty-fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports Report dated February 24 was 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 Anita Halterman Rhonda Boyles 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: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Wielechowski, Olson, Bishop. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1837 Report dated February 24 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Finance Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: University of Alaska Board of Regents Cachet Garrett 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 Stedman, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Olson, Bishop. SB 150 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 150 "An Act repealing the termination date for the intensive management hunting license surcharge." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Revak, Kiehl, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 155 The Resources Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155 "An Act relating to exploration and mining rights; relating to annual labor requirements with respect to mining claims and related leases; relating to statements of annual labor; defining 'labor'; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1838 Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Bishop, Revak, Kiehl, Coghill. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 171 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 171 "An Act relating to industrial hemp" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Revak, Coghill. Signing no recommendation: Senators Bishop, Giessel. Signing amend: Senator Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources President Giessel added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, Establishing the Task Force on Therapeutic Courts. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1839 SCR 10 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 BY SENATOR REINBOLD, Requiring the executive branch of state government and the judicial branch of state government to standardize all financial charts and graphs; and requiring the Legislative Finance Division to review the formatting of financial charts and graphs used in committee hearings. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 20 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY SENATOR SHOWER, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to a biennial state budget, regular and budget sessions, and the duration of sessions. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SJR 21 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 BY SENATOR GRAY- JACKSON, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the office of attorney general. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1840 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 220 SENATE BILL NO. 220 BY SENATOR HOFFMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to the reporting of certain information relating to commercially harvested fishery resources; relating to the delegation of authority to fish under a limited entry commercial fishing permit; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 221 SENATE BILL NO. 221 BY SENATOR HUGHES, entitled: "An Act relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the duties of the legislature; relating to the legislative audit division and the legislative finance division; establishing the Alaska Sunset Commission to review and make recommendations on discontinuation of or changes to state entities; and relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Sunset Commission." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 222 SENATE BILL NO. 222 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act relating to legal representation of public officers in ethics complaints." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1841 SB 223 SENATE BILL NO. 223 BY SENATOR COGHILL, entitled: "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to child protection; and relating to children of active duty military members." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 224 SENATE BILL NO. 224 BY SENATOR SHOWER, entitled: "An Act relating to the hiring of certain legislative employees." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary, State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 225 SENATE BILL NO. 225 BY SENATOR SHOWER, entitled: "An Act relating to the crimes of coercion and bribery involving legislators; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 226 SENATE BILL NO. 226 BY SENATOR STEDMAN, entitled: "An Act providing a premium tax credit for flood insurance; relating to flood insurance and reinsurance; relating to property insurance; establishing the Alaska Flood Insurance Authority and fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1842 SB 227 SENATE BILL NO. 227 BY SENATOR HOFFMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to use of income of the Alaska permanent fund; relating to the amount of the permanent fund dividend; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 8, ch. 16, SLA 2018; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 228 SENATE BILL NO. 228 BY SENATOR OLSON, entitled: "An Act relating to the disposition of Native corporation stock upon a stockholder's death." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 229 SENATE BILL NO. 229 BY SENATOR KIEHL, entitled: "An Act relating to immunity for consulting physicians, podiatrists, and osteopaths." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act relating to a performing arts theater license; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1843 SB 231 SENATE BILL NO. 231 BY SENATOR OLSON, entitled: "An Act requiring background investigations of village public safety officer applicants by the Department of Public Safety; relating to the village public safety officer program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 232 SENATE BILL NO. 232 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to personal use fishing permits." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 233 SENATE BILL NO. 233 BY SENATORS REINBOLD, Shower, entitled: "An Act relating to public employee and Alaska Railroad Corporation employee payroll deductions for payment of union dues, fees, and political campaign contributions and expenditures; prohibiting union security provisions in collective bargaining agreements under the Public Employment Relations Act and the Alaska Railroad Corporation Act; repealing unfair labor practice prohibitions under the Public Employment Relations Act and the Alaska Railroad Corporation Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Labor and Commerce Committees. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1844 SB 234 SENATE BILL NO. 234 BY SENATOR REINBOLD, entitled: "An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to limitations of actions; relating to electronic monitoring; relating to victims of criminal offenses; relating to eligibility dates for parole; and relating to the duties of the attorney general." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 235 SENATE BILL NO. 235 BY SENATOR REINBOLD, entitled: "An Act relating to statewide student assessments; relating to restrictions on the collection, storage, and handling of student data; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 236 SENATE BILL NO. 236 BY SENATOR REINBOLD, entitled: "An Act prohibiting expenditure of state money on common core curriculum; relating to common core standards; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 237 SENATE BILL NO. 237 BY SENATOR REINBOLD, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 73, ch.1, 4SSLA 2017; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1845 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 52 SENATE BILL NO. 52 "An Act relating to alcoholic beverages; relating to the regulation of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages; relating to licenses, endorsements, and permits involving alcoholic beverages; relating to common carrier approval to transport or deliver alcoholic beverages; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to offenses involving alcoholic beverages; amending Rule 17(h), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1809. Senator Kawasaki, Acting Minority Leader, objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(FIN) was adopted. President Giessel stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(FIN) will advance to third reading on the February 26 calendar. Citations Honoring – Denali Drilling, Inc. Senator Costello Representative Rasmussen Honoring – Timothy Benintendi Senators Hoffman, Gray-Jackson Representative Josephson Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1846 Unfinished Business Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, February 28 through evening plane time, March 1. Without objection, Senator Wilson was excused. Senator Reinbold moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 26 through morning plane time, March 1. Without objection, Senator Reinbold was excused. Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 28 through evening plane time, March 1. Without objection, Senator Bishop was excused. SB 231 Senators Bishop, Hoffman, Stedman, Gray-Jackson, Stevens, Revak, Kawasaki, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 231 "An Act requiring background investigations of village public safety officer applicants by the Department of Public Safety; relating to the village public safety officer program; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, February 28 through evening plane time, March 1. Without objection, Senator Hughes was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1847 Adjournment Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 26, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:36 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1848 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 25 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- += SB 136 STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Agenda to be Announced **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1849 FINANCE Feb 24 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Confirmation of Governor's Appointees: University of Alaska Board of Regents - Cachet Garrett Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees - Anita Halterman - Rhonda Boyles + SB 47 PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BD/PRACTICE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 6 PRE-K/ELEM ED PROGRAMS/FUNDING; READING -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + OMB Review of Governor's FY 21 & FY 20 Supplemental Amendments + SB 152 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + SB 153 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + SB 154 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP. += SB 174 APPROP:SUPP; REAPPROP; CAP; AMEND; CBR + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 28 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 50 EMPLOYMENT TAX FOR EDUCATION FACILITIES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1850 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 24 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB 179 NURSING: LICENSURE; MULTISTATE COMPACT <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 2/28/2020> -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SJR 13 CONST. AM: PROHIBIT ABORTION/FUNDING -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 120 ADMINISTRATION OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: + SB 179 NURSING: LICENSURE; MULTISTATE COMPACT <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 2/24/2020> -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 24 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 55 TEMP. APPOINTMENTS TO COURT OF APPEALS -- Public Testimony -- Feb 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 55 TEMP. APPOINTMENTS TO COURT OF APPEALS + SB 191 TRUSTS, TRUSTEES, COMMUNITY PROPERTY + SB 192 FIDUCIARY'S ALLOCATION OF CAPITAL GAINS -- Public Testimony -- Feb 28 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 191 TRUSTS, TRUSTEES, COMMUNITY PROPERTY += SB 192 FIDUCIARY'S ALLOCATION OF CAPITAL GAINS -- Public Testimony -- 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1851 LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 25 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors - Loren Leman - Fred Wallis - Jeffrey Garness - Bob Bell - Eric Milliken Fisherman's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council - Marilyn Charles Board of Pharmacy - Richard Holt Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers - Bill Barnes -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- += SB 81 TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES;TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Workers' Compensation Board - Nancy Shaw Board of Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors - Catherine Fritz -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- + SB 182 AGE FOR NICOTINE/E-CIG; TAX E-CIG. -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: "Alaska Hire: Zones of Underemployment" by Dan Robinson, DOLWD Research & Analysis + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1852 RESOURCES Feb 24 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 171 INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROGRAM; MANUFACTURING <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 150 INTENSIVE MGMT SURCHARGE/REPEAL TERM DATE <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony -- += SB 145 REGISTRATION OF BOATS: EXEMPTION -- Public Testimony -- += SB 161 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Jeremy Price - AOGCC -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM -- Please Note Time & Location -- - Joint Meeting with House Resources Committee - + Overview: BP/Hilcorp Transaction -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 159 SALT WATER FISHING: OPERATORS/GUIDES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 189 SPORT FISHING ENHANCEMENT SURCHARGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1853 STATE AFFAIRS Feb 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SJR 14 CONST. AM: VOTES NEEDED FOR VETO OVERRIDE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 56 ESTABLISH HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS DAY -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + SB 101 MARCH 12: ASHLEY JOHNSON-BARR DAY -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- += HB 109 MILITARY CHILDREN SCHOOL RESIDENCY WAIVER -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + SJR 18 WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE <Bill Hearing Canceled> -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 169 LICENSE PLATES: COUNCIL ON ARTS Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 25 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time & Location -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Marine Pilots - Richard Harris & Lucas Hasenbank Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Presentation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1854 CORRECTIONS Feb 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Population Management -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 25 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Environmental Conservation Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 28 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Division of Public Assistance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY21 Agency Budget Mar 05 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget Mar 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM Will Meet if Needed 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1855 LAW Feb 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + FY 2021 Budget - Criminal Division -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + FY 2021 Budget - Continuation as Needed, Other Increments, Governor's Amendments & FY 2020 Legislative Intent -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget: "Wildfires" - 2019 Wildfire Season - 2020 Wildfire Cost Estimate - How to Prevent Future Costs Associated with Wildfires - How Firefighting Efforts are Funded - Fire Suppression Preparedness vs Fire Suppression Activity Mar 05 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget Mar 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM Will Meet if Needed ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Feb 24 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + FY 2021 Budget - VPSOs -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + FY 2021 Budget - Other Increments, Governor's Amendments & FY 2020 Legislative Intent -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1856 REVENUE Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM -- Please Note Location Change -- + Department of Revenue Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Feb 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Roads/Highways/Bridges -- Below Item Rescheduled to 3/4/2020 -- + Aviation - International & Rural Airports Mar 04 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- Rescheduled from 2/26/2020 -- + Aviation - International & Rural Airports ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES RAILBELT ELECTRIC SYSTEM Feb 24 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 123 ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ORGANIZATIONS -- Public Testimony -- Feb 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 123 ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ORGANIZATIONS -- Public Testimony -- Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 28 Friday Adams 519 7:00 AM -- Teleconference Listen Only -- FY 19 Audit of the Alaska State Legislature Executive Session - Preliminary Audit: FY 19 Statewide Single Audit Other Committee Business 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1857 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Feb 25 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Oil & Gas Initiative Hearing per AS 24.05.186 - Cori Mills, Department of Law - Megan Wallace & Emily Nauman, Legislative Legal - Department of Revenue **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Feb 28 Friday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "The History & Operations of Gavel Alaska, How they Provide Coverage of State Government - A Discussion of Funding, Partnerships & Music" by Bill Legere & Jeremy Hsieh of KTOO Presentation Will be Followed by a Q&A Session Sponsored by Representative Story Mar 04 Wednesday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Alaska Outdoor Alliance - Presenters & Subjects: - Lee Hart, Statewide Outdoor Recreation Priorities - Chris Beck, Statewide Trails Initiative - Natalie Dawson, New Tourism Products & Regenerative Tourism - Dan Blanchard, Adventure Tourism Business - Michele Stevens, Snowmachine Community Priorities Sponsored by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins Mar 05 Thursday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "Shining a Light on Youth Mental Illness" by: - Dr. Joanne Gartenberg, Behavioral Health Medical Director at Bartlett Regional Hospital - Rachael Woods, MS Juneau Youth Services - Jason Lessard, NAMI Anchorage Executive Director - Natalie Fraser & Zoe Kaplan, Co-Founders of Mental Health Advocacy Through Storytelling Sponsored by Representative Hannan 2020-02-24 Senate Journal Page 1858 MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS (continued) Mar 10 Tuesday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "American Red Cross of Alaska - Sleeves Up, Hearts Open, All In!" by Tanguy Libbrecht, Regional Executive & Buddy Custard, Board Chair of Red Cross of Alaska Discussion on the Wide Variety of Work Done by Red Cross Volunteers & Employees Sponsored by Representative LeBon Mar 11 Wednesday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "Maritime Operations: Present & Future Impact on Alaska's Economy & Welfare" by Captain Ed Page Sponsored by Representative Hannan Mar 17 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "Is Nuclear Energy an Option for Alaska? An Overview of Micro Reactors Technology Trends & Possible Alaska Applications" by Gwen Holdmann, Director of the Alaska Center for Energy & Power of the University of Alaska Fairbanks The Overview Will Discuss the Possible Applications of Micro-Nuclear Reactors in Alaska; as they are Compact, Location-Flexible, No-Emissions, High-Reliability Sources of Heat & Power Sponsored by Representative Wool & Senator Hoffman Mar 18 Wednesday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Aerospace Day in the Capitol: "Alaska Aerospace Corporation, Poker Flats, ACUASI" by Mark Lester, AAC President & CEO and Ross Garelick Bell, Executive Director of the Aerospace States Association Sponsored by Senator Stevens