Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2023-04-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0683 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 7, 2023 Eighty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President pro tempore Kiehl at 10:30 a.m. The Senate was convened for the purpose of a technical session. Senator Dunbar, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 4 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Transportation Committee held a hearing on the following appointee(s). A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual(s) during any further sessions. Board of Marine Pilots Edward Sinclair Signing the report: Senator Kaufman, Chair; Senators Tobin, Kiehl, Wilson. 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0684 Report dated April 5 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Education Committee held a hearing on the following appointee(s). A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual(s) during any further sessions. University of Alaska Board of Regents John Jepsen Signing the report: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Bjorkman, Gray- Jackson, Kiehl. SB 53 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 53 "An Act relating to involuntary civil commitments" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(JUD) "An Act relating to competency to stand trial; relating to involuntary civil commitments; and relating to victims' rights during certain civil commitment proceedings." Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair; Senator Kaufman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Giessel. Signing amend: Senators Tobin, Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Family and Community Services The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0685 SB 55 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 55 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Cochairs; Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Wilson, Merrick, Bishop. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Dunbar, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 2:00 p.m., April 11, 2023. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:33 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0686 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 Apr 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 07 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 10 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: State Board of Education and Early Development - James Fields -- Public Testimony -- += SB 110 SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSUR -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Presentation: Parents as Teachers Program by Alaska Department of Education and Early Development + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0687 EDUCATION (continued) Apr 14 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 99 FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE IN SCHOOLS += SB 120 EXTEND EDUCATION TAX CREDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 07 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 10 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 11 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 107 PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND; POMV SPLIT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 67 PFAS USE FIREFIGHTING -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 87 LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 104 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 52 INCREASE BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0688 FINANCE (continued) Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 52 INCREASE BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 41 APPROP: CAPITAL/SUPPLEMENTAL Presentation: Earnings Reserve Account by Deven Mitchell, CEO, APFC + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 11 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: State Medical Board - David Barnes -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 07 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 10 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 28 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0689 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 07 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 10 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 73 REGISTER INTERIOR DESIGNERS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 04/12/23> += SB 70 OWNER & CONTRACTOR CONTROLLED INSURANCE + HB 51 USE OF DESIGNATED REFRIGERANTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> + HB 56 CONTROLLED SUB. DATA: EXEMPT ANIMAL RX -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 83 PROFESSIONAL LICENSING; TEMP PERMITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> SENATE BILL: AN ACT RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS <Pending Introduction & Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> += SB 94 PROFESSION OF PHARMACY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 73 REGISTER INTERIOR DESIGNERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 04/10/23> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 14 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0690 RESOURCES Apr 07 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 10 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Game: Jacob Fletcher -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 92 STATE OWNERSHIP OF SUBMERGED LAND -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 69 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Presentation: Alaska’s Geothermal by Bernie Karl, President, Chena Power + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 14 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 92 STATE OWNERSHIP OF SUBMERGED LAND -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Fisheries Appointees: Gerad Godfrey, Greg Svendsen, Mike Wood Big Game Commercial Services Board: Michael Flores -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0691 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Apr 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 71 PAY FOR AK DEFENSE FORCE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 32 CHOKEHOLD BAN -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 119 STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR PRISONERS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 11 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 123 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: COMM. DRIVERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 123 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: COMM. DRIVERS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 6:40 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Apr 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:15 AM + Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0692 CORRECTIONS Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 6:20 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Apr 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Department of Education & Early Development Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apr 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:00 AM + Overview: Spill Prevention and Response by Commissioner Brune and Director Tiffany Larson Apr 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:00 AM + Overview: Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES Apr 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 03/28/23 -- + Department of Family & Community Services Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Apr 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM + Department of Fish & Game Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Apr 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM Subcommittee Budget Closeout 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0693 HEALTH Apr 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 03/29/23 -- Department of Health Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 6:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Apr 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + FY 24 Operating Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LAW Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 6:30 PM + Finance Subcommittee Close-Out Meeting ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Apr 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 12:05 PM Subcommittee Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Apr 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:30 AM + Overview: Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + FY 24 Operating Budget Closeout 2023-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0694 PUBLIC SAFETY Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + Finance Subcommittee Close-Out Meeting ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Apr 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:15 AM + Overview: Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM Subcommittee Budget Closeout