Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-02-28 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1883 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 28, 2020 Thirty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 10:31 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Costello, Kawasaki, Reinbold, Revak were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was sung by the Chaplain, Reverend Bobby Lewis, The New Light Baptist Church of Greater New York, accompanied by Alyssa Fischer and Avionce Hoyles. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. “God Bless America" God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her Through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam. God bless America, my home sweet home. God bless America, my home sweet home. Amen. (Irving Berlin) Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1884 Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the thirty-seventh and thirty-eighth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated February 26 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 Workers’ Compensation Board Paul Robarge – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Bethel Belisle – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Keith Bailey – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Real Estate Commission Samuel Goldman – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1885 Messages from the House Message dated February 26 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 234 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report to the Alaska State Legislature February 2020 in accordance with ch. 39, SLA 2015 Department of Education and Early Development Annual Report February 15, 2020 in accordance with AS 14.03.078 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1886 Standing Committee Reports Report dated February 26 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Jeremy Price 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 Micciche, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Revak, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel. Report dated February 27 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Nancy Shaw State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Catherine Fritz 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 Bishop, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Stevens. SB 55 The Judiciary Committee again considered SENATE BILL NO. 55 "An Act relating to judges of the court of appeals; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(2d JUD) 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1887 Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Micciche, Hughes. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Alaska Judiciary System President Giessel added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was returned to the Finance Committee. SB 134 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to medical assistance reimbursement for the services of licensed professional counselors; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilson, Chair; Senators Begich, von Imhof, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Shower. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 173 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 173 "An Act relating to mobile intensive care paramedics; relating to duties of the State Medical Board and the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilson, Chair; Senator von Imhof. Signing no recommendation: Senators Begich, Giessel, Shower. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1888 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 238 SENATE BILL NO. 238 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to involuntary commitment procedures; relating to protective custody at a correctional facility or jail; relating to transportation of individuals held for involuntary admission for mental health treatment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Governor's transmittal letter dated February 27: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to involuntary mental health commitment procedures. This bill would take four significant steps towards our common goal of improving mental health treatment in the State. First, this bill would clarify what happens when a person is held in protective custody at a correctional facility or jail. Protective custody is only authorized after a person is involuntarily committed to a facility for a mental health evaluation and while the person is waiting for transportation, when a designated treatment facility, an evaluation facility, a crisis stabilization center, or a health care facility, lack the capacity to safely admit the person within a reasonable amount of time. This temporary hold would not constitute an arrest, nor would the correctional facility make any record to indicate that there was an 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1889 arrest, ensuring protection of the person’s rights while protecting public safety. The correctional facility would use its available resources to protect the person's health and safety, including providing physical and mental health treatment, either in person or using telehealth. Second, this bill provides a clear process to ensure that a person is only held in protective custody for a very limited time. Under this mechanism, the Department is notified as soon as practicable when a person enters protective custody and provides re-evaluation of the person every 48 hours, after which it provides a written update to the court. Additionally, the court must conduct a review hearing within 96 hours of placement in protective custody to ensure there is still probable cause to hold the person. Third, this bill would clarify the times during which the Department of Health and Social Services has custody of the person who is subject to an ex parte order. Specifically, the bill would clarify that the Department only has custody when a patient is admitted to the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) or while the person is in the transportation arranged by the Department of Health and Social Services to a designated evaluation or treatment facility. The bill would further clarify that the Department does not have custody after the person's discharge from API, upon the person's admission to a non-state-owned designated evaluation or treatment facility, or when the person is in protective custody. Finally, this bill would allow a mental health evaluation facility to observe a person who is being held involuntarily for an entire 72-hour period before a person's court hearing. Currently, the hearing happens within the 72-hour period, so the court does not have the benefit of a full evaluation period. This amendment would allow the facility and the court to make a fully-informed decision as to whether the person should be held for an additional 30-day period. The bill would do this by extending the time within which a court must hold a 30-day hearing from 72 hours to 96 hours, and allowing a facility to hold the person in between the completion of the 72-hour evaluation and the hearing time. 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1890 I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 239 SENATE BILL NO. 239 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to psychiatric examination under criminal law and procedure; relating to notice of reasonable cause to believe the defendant has become competent; relating to defendants who are civilly committed; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law Governor's transmittal letter dated February 27: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to psychiatric examination under criminal law and procedure, providing notice to the prosecuting authority and court of the defendant's return to competency, and clarifying statutory procedures when a defendant is subject to civil commitment proceedings as well as criminal competency proceedings. Under current law, if a defendant intends to rely on an insanity defense or if there is reason to doubt the defendant's fitness to proceed, or if there is reason to believe that a mental disease or defect will become 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1891 an issue in the case, the court must appoint two qualified psychiatrists or two forensic psychologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Psychology to examine and report on the mental condition of the defendant. Due to the difficulty, if not impossibility, of finding a board-certified forensic psychologist in Alaska, the Alaska Psychiatric Institute frequently must file notice with the court that it does not have board-certified psychologists on staff or contract. If the parties do not agree to waive the requirements of the statute, the Alaska Court System hires its own board-certified psychologists from out-of-state at an enormous cost. The amendments in the bill allow the court to appoint qualified psychiatrists or psychologists that are competent in the field. These amendments bring our statutes in line with current practice and industry standards while eliminating the administrative burden of having to seek an exemption from statute in every case. In addition, when a defendant cannot be restored within the time frame allowed by statute, the criminal case must be dismissed. However, there may be times when the defendant becomes competent, after the dismissal of the case. There is currently no statutory procedure for notifying the prosecuting authority or court about this return to competency. The bill will require any mental health practitioner, who has reasonable cause to believe that the defendant has become competent, to notify the prosecuting authority and the court. The prosecuting authority may then reinstitute the original criminal charges and begin the process of holding the person accountable for their actions. This provision applies to persons committed to a designated treatment facility. In March of 2019, the Alaska Supreme Court held in In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Linda M., that civil commitment proceedings and competency proceedings in the criminal context could occur concurrently and that the criminal competency proceedings would not bar the involuntary administration of medication in the civil commitment context. The bill codifies those holdings and clarifies that both a civil commitment proceeding and a criminal competency proceeding may occur simultaneously; including the administration of medications which may be necessary for the well-being of the patient. 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1892 This bill streamlines processes and makes Alaska's criminal culpability and competency proceedings more efficient. Restoring criminal defendants allows our criminal justice system to hold them accountable and begin the process for rehabilitation. It also allows the system to achieve justice for the victims in these cases and enactment will be of great benefit to the state. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 101 SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An Act establishing March 12 of each year as Ashley Johnson-Barr Day" was read the second time. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 101 was read the third time. Senators Begich, Hughes, von Imhof, Hoffman, Wilson, Shower moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An Act establishing March 12 of each year as Ashley Johnson-Barr Day" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 101 Third Reading - Final Passage 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1893 YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Kawasaki, Reinbold, Revak and so, SENATE BILL NO. 101 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 115 SENATE BILL NO. 115 "An Act relating to the motor fuel tax; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1809. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 115(FIN) "An Act relating to vehicle registration fees; relating to the motor fuel tax; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Giessel stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 115(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 2 calendar. Citations Honoring – The Second Annual Bettye Davis African American Summit Senators Gray-Jackson, Begich Honoring – Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame 2020 Representative Tarr Honoring – Natalie Fraser Representatives Fields, Claman Senator Begich 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1894 Honoring – Z.W. "Mike" Kowalewski 100th Birthday Representative Tilton In Memoriam – Herbert Stettler Senator Micciche Representative Vance Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent President Giessel be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 28 through evening plane time, March 1. Without objection, Senator Giessel was excused. Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from February 29 through evening plane time, March 2. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. SB 198 Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 198 "An Act relating to gun violence protective orders; relating to the crime of violating a protective order; relating to a central registry for protective orders; requiring physicians, psychologists, psychological associates, social workers, marital and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors to report annually threats of gun violence; relating to the powers of district judges and magistrates; amending Rules 4 and 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 228 Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 228 "An Act relating to the disposition of Native corporation stock upon a stockholder's death." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1895 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 101 SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An Act establishing March 12 of each year as Ashley Johnson-Barr Day" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 2, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:22 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1896 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 03 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 194 ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 05 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 28 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 03 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Education & Early Development - Keith Hamilton - Lorri Van Diest + HB 109 MILITARY CHILDREN SCHOOL RESIDENCY WAIVER -- Teleconference Listen Only -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 06 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1897 FINANCE Feb 28 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 50 EMPLOYMENT TAX FOR EDUCATION FACILITIES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 02 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Analysis of Ballot Initiative 190GTX by Rich & Christina Ruggiero, IN3NERGY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 03 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 123 ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ORGANIZATIONS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 04 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Legislative Finance Review of Governor's Amendments + HB 234 APPROP:SUPP; REAPPROP; CAP; AMEND; CBR -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 154 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP. by Office of Management & Budget Deferred Maintenance Update by: - Office of Management & Budget - Department of Transportation & Public Facilities + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 139 AK PERM. FUND CORP. PROCUREMENT EXEMPTION + SB 30 COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1898 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 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- Mar 02 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 04 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 06 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 120 ADMINISTRATION OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION += SB 179 NURSING: LICENSURE; MULTISTATE COMPACT += SJR 13 CONST. AM: PROHIBIT ABORTION/FUNDING -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY 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 -- Mar 02 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska Police Standards Council - Ed Mercer - Joseph White - Jennifer Winkleman -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1899 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 04 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 8 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS - Invited Testimony: Nancy Meade - -- Followed by Public Testimony -- += SB 191 TRUSTS, TRUSTEES, COMMUNITY PROPERTY -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 06 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: State Board of Parole - Leitoni "Lei" Tupou Commission on Judicial Conduct - Robert Sheldon -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 03 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Veterinary Examiners - Denise Albert - Hal Geiger - Rachel Berngartt - Scott Flamme Board of Chiropractic Examiners - John Lloyd Board of Direct-Entry Midwives - Hannah St. George Board of Nursing - Emily Schubert - Wendy Monrad Board of Social Work Examiners - Brandon Ercanbrack -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- += SB 172 EXTENDING THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD -- Public Testimony -- += SB 182 AGE FOR NICOTINE/E-CIG; TAX E-CIG. -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1900 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 05 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Public Accountancy - Donald Vieira Board of Marital & Family Therapy - Kayla Green State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board - Lisa Radley Board of Pharmacy - Justin Ruffridge -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- + SB 156 EMPLOYER'S UNEMPLOYMENT INSUR RATE -- Public Testimony -- + SB 195 BD OF DIRECTORS: DOMESTIC INSURERS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES 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 Mar 02 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 217 STATE LAND VOUCHER; PFDS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 161 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES -- Public Testimony -- + HJR 25 ENSURE ACCESS INTO DENALI PARK -- Public Testimony -- += SB 159 SALT WATER FISHING: OPERATORS/GUIDES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1901 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 04 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + The State of Alaska's Outdoor Industry: Unsung Economic Powerhouse by the Alaska Outdoor Alliance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 130 SEAFOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT -- Public Testimony -- += SB 189 SPORT FISHING ENHANCEMENT SURCHARGE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 06 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 176 REGULATE PFAS USE; FIRE/WATER SAFETY -- Public Testimony -- + SB 232 PERSONAL USE FISHING PERMIT FEES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 03 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SJR 18 WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE -- Public Testimony -- + HB 83 PROHIBIT VOTING BY FACSIMILE -- Public Testimony -- + SB 165 PROSTITUTION/TRAFFICKING; VACATE CONVICT. -- Teleconference Listen Only -- += SB 137 EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE -- Teleconference Listen Only -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 133 SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATION KITS: TESTING -- Teleconference Listen Only -- += SB 97 ART IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS & FACILITIES -- Teleconference Listen Only -- + SB 183 ABANDONED VEHICLES; PRIVATE PROPERTY -- Teleconference Listen Only -- + SCR 11 DECORATION OF HONOR AWARD: GABRIEL CONDE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1902 TRANSPORTATION Mar 03 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 05 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS Mar 02 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Inmate Health & Rehabilitation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 05 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY21 DEED Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 28 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Division of Public Assistance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 05 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Behavioral Health: Behavioral Health Grants, Medicaid 1115 Waiver -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Senior Health: Pioneer Homes, Senior & Disabilities Services -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1903 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 05 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + 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 ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 05 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget: Mining, Land & Water; Agriculture Mining, Land & Water: - Status of Permitting Backlog - Aquatic Farm Leases - Impacts of DEC Budget Cuts on Commercial Shellfish Testing Agriculture: - Relocating Agriculture Development to Fire Suppression, Land & Water - Resource - Why Collapse Components? - Cuts in Staffing to the Division - Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund Program Status - Update on Industrial Hemp Program 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 ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 04 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- Rescheduled from 2/26/2020 -- + Aviation - International & Rural Airports ---------------------------------------- 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1904 SPECIAL COMMITTEES RAILBELT ELECTRIC SYSTEM 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 02 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Rural Tribal Broadband by Dana Shaffer, Deputy Bureau Chief of Wireless Telecommunications, FCC Sponsored by Senator Kiehl 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1905 Mar 03 Tuesday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "Discussion on the Challenges Facing the Workforce that Helps Seniors & People with Disabilities & the Solutions the Mental Health Trust & Partner Organizations are Implementing" by: - Eric Boyer, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority - Kim Champney, Champney Consulting - April Kyle, Alaska Behavioral Health Association - Michael Bailey, Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities The 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 2020-02-28 Senate Journal Page 1906 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