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03/17/2016 01:30 PM Senate LABOR & COMMERCE
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ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE STANDING COMMITTEE March 17, 2016 1:41 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Senator Mia Costello, Chair Senator Cathy Giessel, Vice Chair Senator Kevin Meyer Senator Gary Stevens MEMBERS ABSENT Senator Johnny Ellis COMMITTEE CALENDAR CONFIRMATION HEARINGS Board of Veterinary Examiners Rachel Katherine Berngartt Hal Geiger James Hagee HEARD AND HELD Board of Marital and Family Therapy Dorothea Goddard-Aguero HEARD AND HELD Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners Allen Lee Levy Joel Wieman HEARD AND HELD Alaska Labor Relations Agency Jean Marie Ward, Public Seat HEARD AND HELD Workers' Compensation Board Bradley Austin Sarah Louise LaFave Amy Margaret Steele HEARD AND HELD Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Michelle Sue Black Willie Mae Canady HEARD AND HELD Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Deborah L. Schneider Kathryn Marie Roberts HEARD AND HELD Board of Chiropractic Examiners Jeffrey Ralph Reinharddt HEARD AND HELD Board of Dental Examiners Michael P. Moriarty HEARD AND HELD Board of Examiners in Optometry Pamela M. Steffes HEARD AND HELD Board of Massage Therapists Ron Gibbs HEARD AND HELD Board of Nursing Jennifer Marie Stukey HEARD AND HELD Board of Pharmacy Richard Alexander Holt Phil Dean Sanders HEARD AND HELD Board of Public Accountancy Karen Brewer-Tarver HEARD AND HELD Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors Frederick W. Wallis Catherine Mary Fritz Colin Maynard HEARD AND HELD Fisherman's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council Renee Weddle Alward HEARD AND HELD Occupational Safety & Health Review Board Keith James Montgomery HEARD AND HELD Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board Mari-Margaret Celeste Tydingco Ruth Anne Kostik HEARD AND HELD Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission James N. Rhodes HEARD AND HELD PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION No previous action to record WITNESS REGISTER JAMES HAGEE, DVM, Appointee Board of Veterinary Examiners Chugiak, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Veterinary Examiners. RACHEL KATHERINE BERNGARTT, DVM, Appointee Board of Veterinary Examiners Juneau, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Veterinary Examiners. HAL GEIGER, Appointee Board of Veterinary Medicine Juneau, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Veterinary Examiners. DOROTHEA GODDARD-AGUERO, Appointee Board of Marital and Family Therapy POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Marital and Family Therapy. ALLEN LEE LEVY, Appointee Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners Anchorage, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners. JOEL WIEMAN, PhD, Appointee Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners Anchorage, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners. JEAN MARIE WARD, Appointee Alaska Labor Relations Agency Eagle River POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Alaska Labor Relations Agency. BRADLEY AUSTIN, Appointee Workers' Compensation Board Labor seat Juneau, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Workers' Compensation Board. SARAH LAFAVE, Appointee Workers' Compensation Board Fairbanks, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Workers' Compensation Board. AMY STEELE, Appointee Workers' Compensation Board Anchorage, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Workers' Compensation Board. WILLIE MAE CANADY, Appointee Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Anchorage, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers. MICHELLE SUE BLACK, Appointee Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Anchorage, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers DEBORAH L. SCHNEIDER, Appointee Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Wasilla, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. KATHRYN MARIE ROBERTS, Appointee Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Anchorage, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. JEFFREY RALPH REINHARDDT, DC, Appointee Board of Chiropractic Examiners Sitka, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. MICHAEL P. MORIARTY, DDS, Appointee Board of Dental Examiners Seward, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Dental Examiners. PAMELA M. STEFFES, OD, Appointee Board of Examiners in Optometry Sitka, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Examiners in Optometry. RON GIBBS, Appointee Board of Massage Therapists - rural seat Kodiak, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Massage Therapists. JENNIFER MARIE STUKEY, Appointee Board of Nursing Wasilla, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Nursing. RICHARD ALEXANDER HOLT, RPH, Appointee Board of Pharmacy Wasilla, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Pharmacy. PHIL DEAN SANDERS, Appointee Board of Pharmacy Soldotna, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Pharmacy. KAREN BREWER-TARVER, Appointee Board of Public Accountancy Juneau, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Public Accountancy. CATHERINE MARY FRITZ, Appointee Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors Juneau, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors. COLIN MAYNARD, Appointee Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors Anchorage, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors. FREDERICK W. WALLIS, Appointee Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors Healy, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors. RENEE WEDDLE ALWARD, Appointee Fisherman's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council Homer, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Fisherman's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council. KEITH MONGOMERY, Appointee, Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, labor seat Anchorage, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board. RUTH KOSTIK, Appointee Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board, public member Juneau, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board. MARI-MARGARET (CELESTE) TYDINGCO, Appointee Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Sitka, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board. JAMES RHODES, Appointee Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Ketchikan, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Testified as appointee to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission. ACTION NARRATIVE 1:41:39 PM CHAIR MIA COSTELLO called the Senate Labor and Commerce Standing Committee meeting to order at 1:41 p.m. Present at the call to order were Senators Giessel, Meyer, and Chair Costello. Senator Stevens arrived during the course of the meeting. ^Confirmation Hearings Confirmation Hearings 1:42:01 PM CHAIR COSTELLO announced the business before the committee today is to review governor appointments for positions on boards and commissions. She stated her intention to hear from each of the nominees and forward the names in one batch at some later date, if the committee so wishes. Board of Veterinary Examiners 1:43:19 PM CHAIR COSTELLO asked James Hagee to tell the committee about his interest in serving on the Board of Veterinary Examiners. 1:43:36 PM JAMES HAGEE, DVM, Appointee, Board of Veterinary Examiners, said he lives in Chugiak and has been a veterinarian for 44 years. The governor asked him to serve another term and he is pleased to do so to work toward getting better services in rural areas through lay and traveling veterinarians. Improving those services was his goal when he was first appointed to the board four years ago and the job isn't finished. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Mr. Hagee for his past service and interest in continuing to serve. She asked Rachel Berngartt to tell the committee about her interest in serving on the Board of Veterinary Examiners. 1:45:32 PM RACHEL KATHERINE BERNGARTT, DVM, Appointee, Board of Veterinary Examiners, said she has been a veterinarian in Alaska since 2002. She has been involved in a number of different facets of veterinary including private practice, nonprofits, and government work. Her broad background and diverse interests factor into her goal of bringing the many different perspectives of individuals and clients to the board. She opined that there is no better way to get things done than to participate in government. CHAIR COSTELLO commented that her background is impressive. SENATOR GIESSEL asked if the Board of Veterinary Medicine was her first choice. DR. BERNGARTT said yes, but she also would be happy to serve on the other boards she listed on her application. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Dr. Berngartt for her time. She asked Hal Geiger to tell the committee his interest in serving on the Board of Veterinary Medicine. 1:47:46 PM HAL GEIGER, Appointee, Board of Veterinary Medicine, said he has lived in Juneau since 1982 and retired in 2007 from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game where he served as a biometrician and biologist. He currently has a business that is involved in bio-statistical consulting. He's had a long-time interest in veterinary issues and has been around veterinary issues in the capacity of biometrics, coauthoring papers on veterinary pathology, and anesthesia of fishes. This board seemed to be a good fit. SENATOR GIESSEL noted his first choice was the State Medical Board. MR. GEIGER said he believes that the Board of Veterinary Examiners is a better fit and would be his first choice. Board of Marital and Family Therapy 1:50:18 PM CHAIR COSTELLO asked Dorothea Goddard-Aguero to express her interest in serving on the Board of Marital and Family Therapy. 1:50:43 PM DOROTHEA GODDARD-AGUERO, Appointee, Board of Marital and Family Therapy, said she has been practicing law for 25 years and was asked by some marriage and family therapists if she would consider serving on this board. Since 2008 she has worked with a team of mental health professionals offering legal services to divorcing couples as a form of alternative dispute resolution. There is a lot of crossover between these two professions. Also, marriage and family therapists are changing the services they offer and she could help write the new regulations. She was honored to be asked to serve and believes she would have a lot to offer the board. CHAIR COSTELLO noted she had been a volunteer mediator for the Alaska Court System. SENATOR GIESSEL opined that Ms. Goddard-Aguero would be an asset to the board. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Goddard-Aguero for her willingness to serve. Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners 1:53:33 PM CHAIR COSTELLO asked Allen Levy to express his interest in continuing to serve on the Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners. ALLEN LEE LEVY, Appointee, Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners, said he's a lifelong Alaskan and has been a practicing psychologist since 2001. The profession and life as an Alaskan has offered him a lot and he'd like an opportunity to give something back. During the past four years the board has enacted regulation changes and made improvements and he'd like to continue that work. Currently he is chair and believes it's important he continue to serve in order to provide stability and continuity. He noted that he has been working with Senator Giessel on legislation to improve public safety regarding the practice of psychology and he'd like to continue that work. SENATOR GIESSEL commented that Mr. Levy has been an engaged, committed member of the Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners and she plans to support his reappointment. CHAIR COSTELLO asked Joel Wieman to express his interest in continuing to serve on the Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners. 1:56:33 PM JOEL WIEMAN, PhD, Appointee, Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners, said he has been licensed in Alaska since 1983. In the past he has been the secretary and president of the Alaska Psychological Association and was elected to be the representative to the American Psychological Association. He is currently in private practice in Anchorage and would like to continue the board work on legislation to protect the public. SENATOR GIESSEL voiced support for the reappointment of Dr. Weiman. He is very committed and hard working. Alaska Labor Relations Agency CHAIR COSTELLO asked Jean Ward to express her interest in serving on the Alaska Labor Relations Agency. JEAN MARIE WARD, Appointee, Alaska Labor Relations Agency, said she retired in 2014 after working for more than 36 years for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, 23.5 of which she served as a neutral with the Alaska Labor Relations Agency. During that time she learned a lot about the Public Employment Relations Act and believes it would be beneficial to continue to use her knowledge to benefit the citizens of Alaska. She enjoyed her work with the agency and is very interested in this type of law. CHAIR COSTELLO welcomed Senator Stevens to the committee. Workers' Compensation Board 1:59:24 PM CHAIR COSTELLO asked Bradley Austin to express his interest in continuing to serve on the Workers' Compensation Board. BRADLEY AUSTIN, Appointee, Workers' Compensation Board, Labor seat, said he is the training coordinator/instructor for the Plumbers and Pipefitters in Juneau, and is one of the labor board members. The division asked if he would reapply and he would like to do so to continue working on the legislation that's going through the process along with the associated regulations. CHAIR COSTELLO asked Sarah LaFave to express her interest in being reappointed to serve on the Workers' Compensation Board. 2:00:31 PM SARAH LAFAVE, Appointee, Workers' Compensation Board, said she works for Exclusive Paving and University Ready Mix in Fairbanks. She has been on the board for about six years and initially was asked by then commissioner Bishop to fill a vacant position. She has enjoyed her time on the board and believes that regulation writing and adjudication of cases are equally important. She has a lot to offer the board having been involved with workers' compensation for many years. CHAIR COSTELLO noted that in 2014 the Chamber of Commerce gave Ms. LaFave the Volunteer of the Year award. 2:01:54 PM CHAIR COSTELLO asked Amy Steele to express her interest in continuing to serve on the Workers' Compensation Board. 2:02:06 PM AMY STEELE, Appointee, Workers' Compensation Board, said she has been a member of the board since 2011 and is looking for a reappointment. She currently is the senior claims administrator for Chenega Corporation and is in charge of overseeing worker compensation claims for employees, helping them understand their benefits, and acting as a liaison with the insurance companies and adjusters. She has experience in all 50 states and has a lot to bring to the table. Board of Barbers and Hairdressers CHAIR COSTELLO asked Willie Canady to express her interest in serving on the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers. 2:04:17 PM WILLIE MAE CANADY, Appointee, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers, said she has lived in Anchorage 25 years and been a hairdresser for most of that time. She instructed at a beauty school for 10 years and has been a proctor. She described her interest in giving back to the community and said that with her training and experience, she feels she would be an asset to the board. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Canady for her willingness to serve. She asked Michelle Black to express her interest in serving on the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers 2:05:47 PM MICHELLE SUE BLACK, Appointee, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers, said she's a lifelong Alaskan and has been a hairdresser since 1989. She is a licensed hairdresser, instructor, barber and esthetician, and is working on a nail license. She feels she has a lot to contribute to the board. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Black for her interest in serving. Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives She asked Deborah Schneider to tell the committee her interest in continuing to serve on the five-member Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. 2:07:23 PM DEBORAH L. SCHNEIDER, Appointee, Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives, said she's a midwife in Wasilla and has been licensed for 15 years. She has a home birth and birth center practice and has served on the board for the past four years. She was recently appointed as chair and would like to continue work the board has been doing to improve midwifery care in Alaska. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Schneider for her interest in serving. She asked Kathryn Roberts to express her interest in filling a seat that expires in March 2017 on the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. 2:08:23 PM KATHRYN MARIE ROBERTS, Appointee, Board of Certified Direct- Entry Midwives, said she's a certified nurse midwife and has been practicing in Alaska for two years. Initially she worked alongside direct-entry midwives and currently practices at the Alaska Native Medical Center. She still maintains relationships with those direct-entry midwives and believes it's important that nurse midwives and direct-entry midwives maintain those relationships to provide safety and good care for Alaskan women who want midwifery care. She noted that Alaska sets an example in the nation for midwifery care, particularly direct-entry. She is excited to be part of the profession. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Roberts for her willingness to serve. Board of Chiropractic Examiners CHAIR COSTELLO asked Jeffrey Reinharddt to express his interest in serving on the five-member Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 2:10:26 PM JEFFREY RALPH REINHARDDT, DC, Appointee, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, said he's been a practicing chiropractic physician in excess of 30 years, the last five of which have been in Alaska. Colleagues encouraged him to apply for this position due to his diverse experience and time in practice. He looks forward to serving and ensuring that the profession provides services that protect the public. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Dr. Reinharddt for his interest in serving. Board of Dental Examiners CHAIR COSTELLO asked Michael Moriarty to express his interest in serving on the nine-member Board of Dental Examiners. 2:12:39 PM MICHAEL P. MORIARTY, DDS, Appointee, Board of Dental Examiners, said he's been a general dentist in Seward since 1991. He has served the dental community on the state and national level through state societies and is currently on the Western Region Examining Board. The State Dental Society asked if they could put his name forward and he was honored to be considered. He would like to give back to the profession, help maintain it to the highest professional standard, and protect the public. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Dr. Moriarty for his commitment. Board of Examiners in Optometry CHAIR COSTELLO asked Pamela Steffes to express her interest in serving on the Board of Examiners in Optometry. 2:13:43 PM PAMELA M. STEFFES, OD, Appointee, Board of Examiners in Optometry, said she works at the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and has worked her entire career as a hospital-based optometrist. She travels for SEARHC to provide eye care to remote communities in Southeast. She enjoys caring for patients but also feels it's her responsibility to ensure the profession maintains the highest of standards. In the past she served on National Indian Health Service committees providing advice and consultation for federal service optometrists throughout the U.S. and developing position statements and recommendations that made their way to the Surgeon General. She also serves as an extern site for the education of optometry students. Ultimately, she is interested in serving because she is committed to public service both professionally and personally. Now that she has completed her national service, she would like the opportunity to work with the state board. CHAIR COSTELLO commented that Dr. Steffes has an impressive resume. Board of Massage Therapists CHAIR COSTELLO asked Ron Gibbs to express his interest in continuing to serve on the Board of Massage Therapists. 2:15:23 PM RON GIBBS, Appointee, Board of Massage Therapists, rural seat, said he has lived in Kodiak for 37 years, 25 as a teacher and 12 as a massage therapist. This board was established last year and there's a lot to do between writing regulations and following the legislative changes. He was appointed as a rural representative and he'd like to continue with what he's been doing; it's an exciting process. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Mr. Gibbs for his interest in serving. Board of Nursing CHAIR COSTELLO asked Jennifer Stukey to express her interest in serving on the seven-member Board of Nursing. 2:17:00 PM JENNIFER MARIE STUKEY, Appointee, Board of Nursing, said she has been a licensed practical nurse for nearly 16 years, 13 years of which have been spent working in a narcotics drug treatment center in Anchorage. She has also worked for the international Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Her specialties are detoxification, mostly heroin, and treatment of pregnant heroin addicts. She enjoys working with regulations and ensuring a high standard of care. She works with nurses at the hospital to ensure that her substance abuse patients are treated with dignity and respect. She wants to take her experience to the Board of Nursing to help improve patient care in other areas of Alaska. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Stukey for her passion and taking the time to make herself available. Board of Pharmacy CHAIR COSTELLO asked Richard Holt to express his interest in serving on the Board of Pharmacy. 2:19:06 PM RICHARD ALEXANDER HOLT, RPH, Appointee, Board of Pharmacy, said he's been a practicing pharmacist in Alaska since 2011 and oversees the operations of nine pharmacies for a retail chain. He has a strong passion for patient care and compliance with regulations as it relates to pharmacy practice. He described recent legislation relating to pharmacy and expressed excitement about bringing his perspective to the Board of Pharmacy. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Dr. Holt for his commitment to service. She asked Phil Sanders to express his interest in serving on the Board of Pharmacy. 2:20:17 PM PHIL DEAN SANDERS, Appointee, Board of Pharmacy, said he's been practicing pharmacy in Alaska since 1983. The state and profession have been good to him and his family and he looks forward to giving back some of that good will. He has been the director of pharmacy at Central Peninsula General Hospital for the past 19 years. He has enjoyed working with the board in the past and appreciates the opportunity to serve. He thanked the committee for its consideration. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Dr. Sanders for making himself available. Board of Public Accountancy CHAIR COSTELLO asked Karen Brewer-Tarver to express her interest in a reappointment to the seven-member Board of Public Accountancy. 2:21:44 PM KAREN BREWER-TARVER, Appointee, Board of Public Accountancy, said she has been a certified public accountant (CPA) licensed in Alaska since 1999. She has been on the board for the past four years, one as chair. The board has been working on a comprehensive review of the statutes and regulations, comparing these to other licensing jurisdictions for CPAs. She hopes to continue this work. Being a CPA has been a good career choice and she wants to ensure that the profession upholds high standards for a CPA license. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Brewer-Tarver for her interest in serving on the Board of Public Accountancy. Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors CHAIR COSTELLO asked Catherine Fritz to tell the committee her interest in serving on the 11-member Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors. 2:23:27 PM CATHERINE MARY FRITZ, Appointee, Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors, said she is an architect who lives and practices in Juneau. She has a long career in public service. She retired from the public sector several years ago and began work as a private consultant. A lot of her work has been in project management and she has experience working collaboratively with different disciplines. She believes her expertise will be valuable to the board and she looks forward to serving, if confirmed. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Fritz. She asked Colin Maynard to express his interest in serving on the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors. 2:24:48 PM COLIN MAYNARD, Appointee, Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors, said he is a licensed civil and structural engineer and has been involved in the activities of this board for about 25 years. He has been on the board for the past four years, currently as chair, and much of the work has centered on regulation projects. Some of these projects are continuing and the board has a sunset next year so he would like to continue the work. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Mr. Maynard for his leadership and interest in serving. She asked Frederick Wallis to express his interest in serving on the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors. 2:25:46 PM FREDERICK W. WALLIS, Appointee, Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors, said he is from Healy and a second generation mining engineer from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. He was previously registered as an engineer in Canada and for the past 18 years he's been registered in Alaska. He would like to bring his experience with a diverse interest in mining to the board. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Mr. Wallis for his interest in serving the state. Fisherman's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council CHAIR COSTELLO asked Renee Alward to express her interest in serving on the six-member Fisherman's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council. 2:27:05 PM RENEE WEDDLE ALWARD, Appointee, Fisherman's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council, said she has worked both with fishermen and in the medical field and now has time to contribute to the industry to which her family is committed. She reviewed her experience and said she believes she would be an asset to the board. CHAIR COSTELLO noted the letter of support for her appointment from the United Fishermen of Alaska. She thanked Ms. Alward for her interest in serving. 2:29:00 PM At ease Occupational Safety and Health Review Board 2:29:16 PM CHAIR COSTELLO reconvened the meeting and asked Keith Montgomery to express his interest in serving on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board. KEITH MONGOMERY, Appointee, Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, labor seat, said he came to Alaska when he was in the Army and has lived here for 35 years. He has worked in many industries, the past 19 years in construction. He received a two-year degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and has taught many safety classes. He has an interest in making sure that Alaskans are as safe as possible and would like to be a member of the board. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Mr. Montgomery for his interest in serving. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board CHAIR COSTELLO asked Ruth Kostik to express her interest in serving on the seven-member Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board. RUTH KOSTIK, Appointee, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board, public member, said she is the budget manager at the Department of Environmental Conservation. She was appointed in 2013 and has enjoyed her time on the board. She has a history of volunteering for nonprofits and public service is important to her. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Kostik for being willing to serve. She asked Mari-Margaret Tydingco to express her interest in serving on the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board. 2:32:36 PM MARI-MARGARET (CELESTE) TYDINGCO, Appointee, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board, said she is an occupational therapist and believes in its benefits. She has had an opportunity to practice in a variety of settings, including villages. She recently returned from Africa where she practiced occupational therapy, but has also practiced in schools, hospitals, and private practice. She is continuing the long family history of volunteering to help make the place she lives a place she wants to live. She is eager to have an opportunity to serve the state in this capacity. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Ms. Tydingco for her commitment to service. Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission CHAIR COSTELLO asked James Rhodes to express his interest in serving on the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission. 2:34:16 PM JAMES RHODES, Appointee, Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission, Ketchikan, Alaska shared that he served on the commission as a former commissioner. He said the commission has value in reviewing board cases and potentially taking some of the load off the state supreme court. CHAIR COSTELLO thanked Mr. Rhodes for being willing to serve and the Governor for the appointments to ensure that the positions are filled. 2:35:59 PM There being no further business to come before the committee, Chair Costello adjourned the Senate Labor and Commerce Standing Committee meeting at 2:35 p.m.
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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2 - Labor Relations Agency.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
AK Labor Relations Agency Appointee |
Labor Relations Agency Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Alaska Labor Relations Agency Appointees |
Labor Relations Agency - Ward #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Alaska Labor Relations Agency Appointees |
Labor Relations Agency - McSorley #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Alaska Labor Relations Agency Appointees |
6 - Barbers & Hairdressers.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Barbers & Hairdressers Board Appointees |
Barbers and Hairdressers Fact Sheets.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Barbers & Hairdressers Board Appointees |
Barbers - Black #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Barbers & Hairdressers Board |
Barbers - Canady #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Barbers & Hairdressers Board |
Barbers - McKinley #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Barbers & Hairdressers Board |
8 - Chiropractic Examiners.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Chiropractic Examiners Board |
Board of Chiropractic Examiners Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Chiropractic Examiners Board |
Chiropractic - Aderhold #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Chiropractic Examiners Board |
Chiropractic - Reinhardt #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Chiropractic Examiners Board |
9 - Board of Dental Examiners.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Dental Examiners Board |
Board of Dental Examiners Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Dental Examiners Board |
Dental - Moriarty #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Dental Examiners Board |
7 - Direct-Entry Midwives Roster.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Direct-Entry Midwives Board |
Direct-Entry Midwives Fact Sheets.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Direct-Entry Midwives Board |
Midwives - Schneider #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Direct-Entry Midwives Board |
Midwives - Roberts #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Direct-Entry Midwives Board |
10 - Optometry.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Optometry Examiners Board |
Board of Examiners in Optometry.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Optometry Examiners Board |
Optometry - Steffes #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Optometry Examiners Board |
11 - Marital & Family Therapy.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Marital & Family Therapy Board |
Board of Marital and Family Therapy Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Marital & Family Therapy Board |
Marital and Family Therapy - Goddard-Aguero #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Marital & Family Therapy Board |
12 - Board of Massage Therapists Roster.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Massage Therapists Board |
Board of Massage Therapists.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Massage Therapists Board |
Massage - Gibbs #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Massage Therapists Board |
13 - Nursing.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Nursing Board |
Board of Nursing Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Nursing Board |
Nursing - Gillis #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Nursing Board |
Nursing - Stukey #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Nursing Board |
Nursing - Thon #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Nursing Board |
14 - Pharmacy.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Pharmacy Board |
Board of Pharmacy Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Pharmacy Board |
Pharmacy - Holt.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Pharmacy Board |
Pharmacy - Sanders #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Pharmacy Board |
15 - Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Roster.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Psychologist Board |
Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Psychologist Board |
Psychologists and Psychological - Levy #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Psychologist Board |
Psychologists and Psychological - Muntean #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Psychologist Board |
Psychologists and Psychological - Angstman #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Psychologist Board |
Psychologists and Psychological - Wieman #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Psychologist Board |
16 - Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Roster.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Public Accountancy Board |
Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Public Accountancy Board |
Accountancy - Brewer-Tarver #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Public Accountancy Board |
17 - Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors Board |
Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors Board |
Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Wallis #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors Board |
Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Schedler #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors Board |
Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Fritz #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors Board |
Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Maynard #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors Board |
Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Hale #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors Board |
18 - Social Work Examiners.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Social Work Examiners Board |
Board of Social Work Examiners Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Social Work Examiners Board |
Social Workers - Christiansen #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Social Work Examiners Board |
Social Workers - Olson #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Social Work Examiners Board |
19 - Veterinary Examiners.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Veterinary Examiners Board |
Board of Veterinary Examiners Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Veterinary Examiners Board |
Veterinary - Berngartt #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Veterinary Examiners Board |
Veterinary - Geiger #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Veterinary Examiners Board |
Veterinary - Hagee #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Veterinary Examiners Board |
20 - Fishermen's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Fisherman's Fund Advisory Council |
Fisherman's Fund Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Fisherman's Fund Advisory Council |
Fishermen's Fund - Alward #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Fisherman's Fund Advisory Council |
22 - Occupational Safety & Health Review.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Occupational Safety Board |
Occupational Safety & Health Review Board Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Occupational Safety Board |
Occupational Safety and Health Review - Montgomery #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Occupational Safety Board |
Occupational Safety and Health Review - Barnard #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Occupational Safety Board |
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Physical & Occupational Therapy Board |
23 - Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Physical & Occupational Therapy Board |
Physical Therapy and Occ Therapy Bd - Parietti #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Physical & Occupational Therapy Board |
Physical Therapy and Occ Therapy Bd - Tydingco #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Physical & Occupational Therapy Board |
Physical Therapy and Occ Therapy Bd - Kostik #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Physical & Occupational Therapy Board |
3 - Workers' Compensation Board.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Board |
Workers' Compensation Board Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Board |
Workers' Comp Board - Ellis #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Board |
Workers' Comp Board - Lefebvre #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Board |
Workers' Comp Board - Steele #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Board |
Workers' Comp Board - Austin #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Board |
25 - Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Roster.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board |
Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Fact Sheet.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board |
Workers' Comp Appeals - Rhodes #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board |
Workers' Comp Appeals - Notar #1.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board |
2016.03.16 United Fishermen Support Letter for Appointee.pdf |
SL&C 3/17/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Fishermen's Fund Advisory Council |