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2014-01-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1417 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday January 24, 2014 Fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 10:04 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Dyson, Olson were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Hoffman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Nancy Campbell of the Gospel Outreach Christian Center. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. "Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I will pray. My voice you shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to you, and I will look up." (Psalms 5: 1-3) Lord, I lift up the Senate body this day, and ask for your divine direction as they work together for the good of our state. I pray for their staff, as well as them, that you keep them healthy and strong as they focus on the tasks set before them. I ask, Lord, that you would lift any burdens they are carrying from them and give them peace of mind. Thank you, Lord, that you go before them and give them guidance. Thank you for hearing my prayer. In Jesus' name, Amen. 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1418 Senator Coghill led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the second and third legislative days and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 8 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated January 23 was read, stating in accordance with Article VII, Section 3 of the Alaska Constitution, and AS 14.40.150, I submit the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment as set out below: University of Alaska Board of Regents Courtney Enright - Ketchikan Appointed: 6/1/2013 Term Expires: 5/31/2015 The appointment was referred to the Education Committee. The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. The presence of Senator Hoffman was noted. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Local Boundary Commission Report to the Twenty-eighth Alaska State Legislature, Second Session from Lynn Chrystal, Chair in accordance with AS 44.33.812 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1419 State of Alaska Department of Law Annual Report 2013 from Michael Geraghty, Attorney General in accordance with AS 44.23.020 Report to the Twenty-eighth State Legislature Listing Alaska Statutes with Delayed Repeals or Delayed Amendments and Examining Court Decisions and Opinions of the Attorney General Construing Alaska Statutes from Legal Services, Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency in accordance with AS 24.20.065 Report of the 2014 Alaska Minerals Commission from William (Bill) Jeffress, Chair in accordance with AS 44.33.431 Cigarette Fire Safety Program Review from Kelly Nicolello, State Fire Marshal in accordance with AS 18.74.230 National Petroleum Reserve Alaska (NPR-A) Impact Mitigation Grant Program Report to the Second Session of the Twenty-eighth Alaska Legislature, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development from Susan K. Bell, Commissioner in accordance with AS 37.05.530 Investment Earnings Report for the Alaska Marine Highway System Fund and the Alaska Marine Highway System Vessel Replacement Fund, Department of Revenue from Angela M. Rodell, Commissioner in accordance with AS 19.65.070 and AS 37.05.550 Report of the Joint Armed Services Committee, Alaska State Legislature from Senator Pete Kelly and Representative Dan Saddler, Cochairs in accordance with Chapter 6, SLA 99 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1420 HB 65 Department of Environmental Conservation 2014 Report on Financing and Managing the Prevention Account of the Oil and Hazardous Substance Release Prevention and Response Fund from Larry Hartig, Commissioner in accordance with Chapter 14, SLA 13 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 10 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, Proclaiming March 27, 2014, to be the Great Alaska Earthquake Remembrance Day was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 BY SENATOR OLSON, Relating to the continuation of the Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft Systems was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 134 SENATE BILL NO. 134 BY SENATOR KELLY, entitled: "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt or partially exempt for up to 10 years property in a military facility zone that creates or supports industry, development, or educational or training opportunities." 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1421 was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 135 SENATE BILL NO. 135 BY SENATOR OLSON, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Health Care Commission; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. SB 136 SENATE BILL NO. 136 BY SENATOR OLSON, entitled: "An Act relating to unmanned aircraft systems; and relating to images captured by an unmanned aircraft system." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 137 SENATE BILL NO. 137 BY SENATOR BISHOP, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 138 SENATE BILL NO. 138 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the purposes of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation to advance to develop a large- diameter natural gas pipeline project, including treatment and liquefaction facilities; establishing the large-diameter natural gas pipeline project fund; creating a subsidiary 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1422 related to a large-diameter natural gas pipeline project, including treatment and liquefaction facilities; relating to the authority of the commissioner of natural resources to negotiate contracts related to North Slope natural gas projects, to enter into confidentiality agreements in support of contract negotiations and implementation, and to take custody of gas delivered to the state under an election to pay the oil and gas production tax in kind; relating to the sale, exchange, or disposal of gas delivered to the state under an election to pay the oil and gas production tax in kind; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue to direct the disposition of revenues received from gas delivered to the state in kind and to consult with the commissioner of natural resources on the custody and disposition of gas delivered to the state in kind; relating to the authority of the commissioner of natural resources to propose modifications to existing state oil and gas leases; making certain information provided to the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue exempt from inspection as a public record; making certain tax information related to an election to pay the oil and gas production tax in kind exempt from tax confidentiality provisions; relating to establishing under the oil and gas production tax a gross tax rate for gas after 2021; making the alternate minimum tax on oil and gas produced north of 68 degrees North latitude after 2021 apply only to oil; relating to apportionment factors of the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; authorizing a producer's election to pay the oil and gas production tax in kind for certain gas and relating to the authorization; relating to monthly installment payments of the oil and gas production tax; relating to interest payments on monthly installment payments of the oil and gas production tax; relating to settlements between producers and royalty owners for oil and gas production tax; relating to annual statements by producers and explorers; relating to annual production tax values; relating to lease expenditures; amending the definition of gross value at the 'point of production' for gas for purposes of the oil and gas production tax; adding definitions related to natural gas terms; clarifying that credit may not be taken 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1423 against the in-kind levy of the oil and gas production tax for gas for purposes of the exploration incentive credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, and the film production tax credit; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Revenue Governor's transmittal letter dated January 23: Dear President Huggins, Alaska has significant gas resources on the North Slope. Current known reserves are nearly 35 trillion cubic feet (TCF), and US Geological Survey estimates of technically recoverable conventional gas resources are more than 240 TCF. Bringing this gas to market has been the focus of many efforts over the last 30 years, but to be successful, requires a coordinated and collaborative effort of many parties. The recent alignment by parties around a path forward on a large-scale LNG project, and the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation's (AGDC) preparation for an open season in 2015 for an in-state pipeline, create an opportunity for that coordinated and collaborative effort. With parties working together on Alaska's terms, and in Alaskans' interests, it is time to move forward with legislation to advance a natural gas project that would provide natural gas for Alaskans and markets beyond. Therefore, under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill designed to achieve the long-sought State goal of commercial production of North Slope natural gas for the benefit of all Alaskans. 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1424 The bill will expand the purposes of AGDC to allow it, through a separate subsidiary, to advance a large-diameter natural gas pipeline project by carrying the State's equity interest in the project's infrastructure, including treatment and liquefaction facilities. The bill would also authorize the Commissioner of Natural Resources to negotiate modifications of existing oil and gas leases to better manage Alaska's interests in its North Slope natural gas resources. Finally, the bill would amend the levy of tax on gas under Alaska's oil and gas production tax, providing the clarity of terms any North Slope natural gas project needs to proceed. First, commercialization of North Slope natural gas should occur with both in-state needs and export potential in mind. Therefore, the bill would provide authority to pursue an equity position in a large- diameter natural gas pipeline project that could include treatment and liquefaction facilities, but would not impede the mission of AGDC to continue to advance the Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline (ASAP) in-state gasline project. As to the provisions of the bill relating to the Department of Natural Resources, the bill would provide the needed authority for the Commissioner of Natural Resources to enter into short-term commercial agreements related to the North Slope natural gas project. In addition, the bill would allow the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources to negotiate terms, subject to legislative approval, for project services related to a natural gas project. To facilitate negotiations and continuing development activities, confidentiality of information would be maintained, but any contract to be presented to the Legislature for authorization would not be confidential. Current State oil and gas leases contain terms - such as provisions that allow the State to switch between taking royalty oil and gas in-kind or in-value - which may hinder the ability of lessees to enter into long- term contracts for sales of natural gas produced on the North Slope. The bill would allow the Commissioner of Natural Resources to modify certain lease terms on property that commits gas to a natural gas project in order to facilitate commercialization. After a natural gas project sponsor has demonstrated sufficient project commitments, the Commissioner may modify existing leases that commit gas to a natural 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1425 gas project, with the concurrence of the lessees. Gas committed from these leases, whether through royalty or the production tax, would be subject to the current standards for sale, exchange, or disposal of gas taken in-kind by the State as its royalty share. Other provisions of the bill relate to the oil and gas production tax, specifically to the tax levy on gas. The current tax structure, which imposes a net tax on the annual production tax value of oil and gas, is retained until 2022 when the tax limitations expire for Cook Inlet oil and gas produced anywhere in the state but used in-state. The bill proposes changes to the tax system to facilitate natural gas development and provide gas for in-state sale and export. For gas produced after 2021, the tax levy on gas would be 10.5 percent of annual gross value at the point of production. The oil tax levy would remain at 35 percent of net annual production tax value. Most importantly, for leases that have been modified as described above, the bill would allow a producer to pay, for gas from modified leases only, its production tax with gas instead of with money equal to 10.5 percent of the taxable gas production from the modified leases. The Commissioner of Revenue will continue to direct revenue received from the sale of gas to the General Fund. In order to pay the production tax in-kind, the producer must make an irrevocable election under regulations adopted by the Department of Revenue. Disputes over any tax deficiency, and interest or penalties on a deficiency, would be accounted for as if the tax was levied in money. Furthermore, gas flared, released, or allowed to escape upstream of the point of production, or gas used on a lease or property would not be subject to an in-kind election. The bill would make changes to provisions in current law to facilitate the new gross tax levy on gas. The name of a producer and the volumes of gas subject to the election to pay tax as gas would be public information. The alternate minimum tax on North Slope oil and gas would apply only to oil after 2021. The bill accounts for how producers make estimated monthly installment payments of tax due after 2021 and clarifies that credits may be taken only against the tax levy in money, not against the levy in-kind. 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1426 Development of natural gas projects of this scope is a new chapter in State resource development that will be enhanced by the State's equity participation in either project. Given the momentum on developing North Slope gas, we must act now to assure that our laws provide the appropriate agencies with authorities and tools to allow the State to advance projects on Alaska's terms and in Alaskans interests. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Sean Parnell Governor SB 139 SENATE BILL NO. 139 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; repealing the secondary student competency examination and related requirements; relating to high school course credit earned through assessment; relating to a college and career readiness assessment for secondary students; relating to charter school application appeals and program budgets; relating to residential school applications; increasing the stipend for boarding school students; extending unemployment contributions for the Alaska technical and vocational education program; relating to earning high school credit for completion of vocational education courses offered by institutions receiving technical and vocational education program funding; relating to education tax credits; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1427 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 6, University of Alaska Fiscal Note No. 7, indeterminate, Department of Revenue Governor's transmittal letter dated January 23: Dear President Huggins, Alaska's future depends on the educational opportunities we provide to our children, and we must continue to raise the bar for all students so they are well prepared for success. Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that supports family involvement and improves student achievement. No one knows better how to help a student succeed than his or her own family. The measures in this bill will increase opportunity for families to make wise choices regarding their student's education, ensure that the essential needs of Alaska's students are met, provide flexibility in assessment of achievement and the earning of necessary educational credits to suit an individual student's needs, and incentivize broader opportunities for students as they prepare to enter Alaska's workforce. Charter School: Increased Opportunities Alaska's current charter school law is one of the most restrictive in the nation. This bill would remove barriers that currently prevent opportunities for charter schools to be expanded. Local school districts have sole authority to approve or deny charter school creation. Under the measures of the bill, an applicant would have an avenue of appeal through the Commissioner of Education and Early Development if the application is denied by a local school board. The appeal option would provide additional oversight to ensure fairness in the charter school application process, and provide opportunity to replicate schools with proven records of success instead of forcing students to remain on waiting lists. 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1428 This bill will also ensure that all funding will follow a charter school student for the purpose of determining a charter school budget. As charter school students are already a part of the public school system, the additional provision regarding the funding is intended to enhance parity between charter and traditional neighborhood schools. Residential School Application and Stipend The bill will also remove barriers for providing more residential schools for our rural students and encourage the private sector to support this successful model. The bill would require that the Department of Education and Early Development open an annual application period for new residential schools to expand opportunity for districts to offer this option to students and their families. Current law does not indicate how often an application period will be opened. The bill would also increase the stipend allowed for room and board for residential schools. This stipend was increased in the 2013 legislative session, but still does not cover the actual costs of residential schools, and the bill is an effort to close the gap. Tax Credit Contributions to Residential School Housing and Scholarships The bill would provide corporate income tax credit for cash contributions made for the construction, operation, or maintenance of residential school housing facilities. Taxpayers could also receive credit if they provide funding to a nonprofit organization that awards scholarships to dual-credit students - high school students who simultaneously receive college and high school credit for a course. The tax credits offered under this bill are intended to encourage a public-private partnership directed toward improving educational opportunities in Alaska. Increasing the Base Student Allocation This bill will provide for a three year plan to increase State funding through the base student allocation (BSA) formula. The allocation has not been raised since 2011; however, during that time, funding for fuel and utility costs has been provided outside the formula as those costs fluctuate - that funding is already included in my FY2015 budget. The proposed BSA increase recognizes that instructional costs have also 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1429 gone up and that a modest increase will provide relief to school district budgets in support of delivering quality education to Alaska's students. I welcome the Legislature's consideration of these fundamental needs. Alaska Career and Technical Education Program In order to provide continued opportunity and choice to students as they prepare for the workforce, this bill would reauthorize through 2024 the Alaska technical and vocational education program, also known as career and technical education, which under existing statute is authorized only through June 30, 2014. The bill aims to encourage institutions receiving financing through the career and technical education program to offer courses that permit high school students to earn dual credit upon course completion. Competency Exam Repeal This bill would repeal the requirement of AS 14.03.075 that secondary students pass a competency examination, also known as a High School Graduation Qualifying Examination, as a prerequisite for receiving a high school diploma. Based on the State's experience with the competency examination to date, little is being gained from use of the test, despite its significant cost in terms of funding, and staff and student time lost to instruction. Due to robust accountability measures that have been put in place since the competency exam was originally enacted, it is time to offer our students a more effective option. Students would instead be required to take a college and career readiness assessment to qualify for a high school diploma. "College and career readiness assessment" would be defined in the statute as the SAT, ACT, or WorkKeys assessment. No minimum score would be designated. Rather than the one-size-fits-all approach of the competency exam, these assessment options provide data that allow schools and districts to more accurately gauge effectiveness of their training and educational programs relative to student readiness for post-secondary opportunities and also provide valuable information for students and their families to plan successfully for those opportunities. The Department of Education and Early Development would provide funding for a single administration of a readiness assessment for each secondary student, allowing students to choose which assessment best meets their individual goals. Because these 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1430 assessments are already used as qualifying assessments for the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS), every high school student will have opportunity for his or her achievement to be evaluated for APS, without additional cost to students and their families. Course Credit Earned by Assessment This bill would require that a school district provide a high school student an opportunity to "test out" of a class. The requirement would apply to classes offered in the school in mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and world languages. The student would prove mastery through a district-approved assessment and receive academic credit for the class toward his or her graduation. This change would encourage students who have the skills to advance more quickly through the high school curriculum and broaden the range of classes available to them, while allowing teachers to invest more fully in students who have not yet mastered the subject at hand. Ensuring that Alaska's students are adequately prepared for post- secondary education, training, and the workforce is paramount for a bright future, as is increasing the number of options available for each family to make the right educational choices to suit each student. I urge your prompt and favorable consideration of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Sean Parnell Governor Consideration of the Calendar Citations Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1431 Special Order of Business Honoring - Gene Peltola Senator(s) Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Herron Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SJR 9 Senators McGuire, Huggins, Fairclough moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to state aid for education. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 104 Senator Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to appropriations from the dividend fund; creating the criminal fund; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 107 Senator Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to school and school district accountability; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; and establishing a reading program for public school students enrolled in grades kindergarten through three." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 112 Senator Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 112 "An Act providing immunity for certain licensed temporary health care providers who provide free health care services." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1432 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, February 1 through evening plane time, February 2. Without objection, Senator Giessel was excused. Introduction of Floor Staff Senator McGuire, Rules Committee Chair, introduced the 2014 Chamber Staff as follows: Sergeant-at-Arms Grace Ellsworth, Juneau Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Andy Higgins, Anchorage Senate Pages Maggie Elliott, Juneau Matt Simpson, Big Lake Lauren Rasmussen, Anchorage Joel Hadley, Anchorage Rachel Hanke, Soldotna Brett Huber Jr., Anchorage Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 27, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:28 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1433 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 Jan 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 30 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Jan 24 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 111 REPEAL SECONDARY SCHOOL EXIT EXAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 27 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 111 REPEAL SECONDARY SCHOOL EXIT EXAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 29 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 107 ESTABLISH K THROUGH 3 READING PROGRAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 31 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1434 FINANCE Jan 24 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 120 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += SB 119 BUDGET: CAPITAL += SB 121 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET FY15 Budget - David Teal, Legislative Fiscal Analyst, Legislative Finance Division Jan 27 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Commercial Agreements for Alaska LNG Project The Heads of Agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding Commissioner Angela Rodell, Dept. of Revenue Commissioner Joe Balash, Dept. of Natural Resources Dan Fauske, President, Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Jan 28 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Positive Train Control Bill O'Leary, President & CEO, Alaska Railroad Corporation Eileen Reilly, Vice President, Advanced Train Control Systems & Technology, Alaska Railroad Corporation Jan 29 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Rural Transportation Infrastructure Development - Innovative Solutions to Local Transportation Needs Mike McKinnon, Owner/Manager, McKinnon & Associates Jan 30 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 121 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET FY 2015 Budget Overview and Presentation Jeff Jessee, CEO, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Jan 31 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 125 REJECT RECOMMENDATION OF COMP. COMMISSION ---------------------------------------- 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1435 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Jan 27 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 29 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 31 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Jan 24 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 27 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 29 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 31 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Jan 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 30 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1436 RESOURCES Jan 24 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner Joe Balash Deputy Commissioner Ed Fogels Deputy Commissioner Bob Swenson -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 27 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Teleconference -- Gasline Issues Heads of Agreement Memorandum of Understanding -Department of Natural Resources -Department of Revenue -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 29 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Teleconference -- Gasline Issues Heads of Agreement Memorandum of Understanding -Department of Natural Resources -Department of Revenue -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 31 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Teleconference -- The Alaska LNG Project -Steve Butt, Senior Project Manager -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Jan 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1437 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Jan 30 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM Overview: Consumer Driven Health Plans Deputy Director Chief of Staff, Denny Darrow for Indiana State Personnel Department ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Jan 28 Tuesday Barnes 124 1:00 PM Joint w/ House Transportation + Alaska Railroad (ARRC): Updates on Tanana, Positive Control and Pt. Mackenzie Rail Extension Jan 30 Thursday Barnes 124 1:00 PM Joint w/ House Transportation + Update on State Rail Plan Haines Railroad Study and the G7G Army Corps of Engineers: Update on Arctic Ports ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 06 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + MMIS Status, Problems, Solutions -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + Medicaid Projections, GAP -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 13 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Medicaid continued -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 19 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + Behavioral Health - Effect of Reductions, Alcohol Tax Funds, CBC -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1438 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Feb 20 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Mental Health Trust -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 27 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + OCS Status - Effect of Reductions to Expenditure Levels in the Department, Tobacco Prevention and Control Funds Cuts, Effect of Elimination of Rabies PEP -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + Budget Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Feb 04 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Status of VPSO Program -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 11 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Status of VPSO Program continued -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 18 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Shelter Programs & Funding; Effects of Governor's DVSA Initiative -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 25 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Reductions Included in the Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 13 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Budget Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2014-01-24 Senate Journal Page 1439 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Jan 28 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Presentation by Nikos Tsafos & Janak Mayer, LB&A Consultants Natural Gas Market Outlook & Fundamentals of the LNG Business **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Jan 30 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Ratification of Charitable Events -AK Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities Reception -Tinaa Art Auction -2014 Fahrenkamp-Kelly Classic Putting Tournament Contract Approvals <Above Item Removed from Agenda> Other Committee Business -2014 Revisor's Bill Approval -FY 13 Legislative Audit -Late Travel & Per Diem Requests