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2015-02-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0247 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 18, 2015 Thirtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 10:47 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Ellis, Micciche were absent. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Micciche be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Micciche was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Tari Stage-Harvey, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. In the Christian tradition today is Ash Wednesday. It is a day to remember that we are dust and to dust we shall return, to remember our mortality and the opportunity to turn our hearts from destruction to life. It is a day of confession and so I offer the following prayer on behalf of those who would like to join in this confession on this sacred day. We confess that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved as we are loved. We have not forgiven as we are forgiven. 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0248 We confess the pride, envy, hypocrisy and apathy that infect our lives. Our self-indulgent appetites and ways, our exploitation of other people. Our neglect of human need and suffering and our indifference to injustice and cruelty. Our false judgments and uncharitable thoughts toward our neighbors; our prejudice and contempt toward those who differ from us. Our waste and pollution of your creation, and lack of concern for those who come after. We are bold to confess because we trust in a love that restores us to life. We trust in a love that restores right relationship. Remind us of the precious moment, the dust to which we return and restore us in your love O God. Amen. Senator McGuire led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Recess Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:52 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Chenault called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Meyer, who called the Joint Session to order at 11:04 a.m. 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0249 The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Meyer appointed Representative Foster and Senator Stevens to escort Senator Murkowski to the Joint Session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, Grace Ellsworth, announced Senator Murkowski's entrance to the House Chamber. The Honorable Lisa Murkowski was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Meyer. Senator Murkowski delivered her address. This address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 5. Following her address, there was a question and answer period. Senator Murkowski received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Senator Stevens and Representative Foster. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Meyer adjourned the Joint Session at 12:15 p.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 12:26 p.m. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Ellis be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0250 Messages from the House Message dated February 4 and received February 18 was read stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Twenty-ninth Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23 for the purpose of hearing Senator Sullivan's first annual message to the Legislature. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Message dated February 13 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 13 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(MLV) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Urging the United States Department of the Army to maintain and strengthen the current level of its combat-capable structure in the state and not to take structural realignment actions with regard to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 1 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(EDA) am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, AND ARCTIC POLICY, entitled: "An Act declaring the Arctic policy of the state." 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0251 was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on the Arctic and the State Affairs Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Choose Respect: Alaskans Ending the Epidemic of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 2015 Legislative Report from Bill Walker, Governor in accordance with Chapter 16, SLA 2014 2015 Progress Report on Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action in Alaska State Government from Kate Sheehan, Director Division of Personnel and Labor Relations Department of Administration in accordance with AS 39.28.020 Annual Report from Mike Hanley, Commissioner Alaska Department of Education and Early Development in accordance with AS 14.03.078 Tax Division Summary of Alaska Education Credits Claimed in Calendar Year 2014 by Tax Program from Randall Hoffbeck, Commissioner Department of Revenue in accordance with AS 43.05.010 Standing Committee Reports Report dated February 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 24.60.130 the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to the Senate floor for consideration: 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0252 Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Dennis "Skip" Cook Herman G. Walker, Jr. 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 Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Wielechowski. Report dated February 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commissioner - Department of Corrections Ronald Taylor Board of Game Kip Fanning - Yakutat Teresa Sager Albaugh - Tok Alaska Public Offices Commission William McCord - Haines 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 Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Wielechowski. Report dated February 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Transportation Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commissioner - Department of Transportation Marc Luiken 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0253 Board of Marine Pilots David Arzt - Anchorage Shirley Marquardt - Unalaska 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 Micciche, Chair; Senators Egan, Bishop, Stedman. SB 35 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 35 "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senators Costello, Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 41 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to criminal history record checks for psychologists and psychological associates; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 9 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0254 development; urging the United States Department of the Interior to recognize the private property rights of owners of land in and adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Costello, Wielechowski, Coghill, Micciche, Stedman, Stoltze. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Resources Committee The resolution is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 53 SENATE BILL NO. 53 BY SENATOR GIESSEL, entitled: "An Act relating to advanced practice registered nursing; relating to certified direct-entry midwifery; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Health and Social Services Committees. SB 54 SENATE BILL NO. 54 BY SENATOR GARDNER, entitled: "An Act requiring a report on untested sexual assault examination kits; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0255 SB 55 SENATE BILL NO. 55 BY SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the practice of optometry." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 56 SENATE BILL NO. 56 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act adopting the Municipal Property Assessed Clean Energy Act; authorizing municipalities to establish programs to impose assessments for energy improvements in regions designated by municipalities; imposing fees; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Governor's transmittal letter dated February 17: Dear President Meyer: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to establishing a municipal property assessed clean energy program. Implementing energy efficiency measures in commercial buildings offers an opportunity for owners to reduce energy consumption. This not only can reduce operating costs to the building owner, but also can reduce energy demand on local utilities and improve the reliability of local energy and electrical systems. Financing energy efficiency measures can be a substantial barrier for building owners. 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0256 The bill would empower local governments to establish property assessed clean energy programs. These local programs would enable building owners to more easily borrow money from either the municipality or a private lender to implement energy efficiency measures by making property tax assessments available to ensure repayment of the debt obligation. Municipalities may issue bonds to fund a municipal lending. Building owners would voluntarily allow the local municipality to impose a tax assessment on their property. The tax assessment would be payable annually with property taxes, with the proceeds used to repay the lender or bond holders over the full life of the loan. Because the lender or bondholder would have a more assured revenue source for loan repayment, the financing costs should be reduced. The net effect of the program is that commercial building owners will be able to more easily implement energy efficiency measures. The owners will reap benefits from reduced energy and financing costs associated with the energy efficiency improvements. The program would be known as the Municipal Property Assessed Clean Energy Act. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 9 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development; urging the United States Department of the Interior to recognize the private property rights of owners of land in and adjacent to the Arctic National 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0257 Wildlife Refuge; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies, was read the second time. Senator Giessel, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 253. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) was read the third time. Senators Hoffman, McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development; urging the United States Department of the Interior to recognize the private property rights of owners of land in and adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HJR 9(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Micciche Absent: Olson 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0258 and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HJR 10 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) Opposing the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; opposing attempts by President Obama to alter management of the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal based on the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan or accompanying Environmental Impact Statement; and encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal that does not open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development, was read the second time. Senator Giessel, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 234. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) was read the third time. Senators Hoffman, Stevens, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) Opposing the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; opposing attempts by President Obama to alter management of the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal based on the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan or accompanying Environmental Impact Statement; 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0259 and encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal that does not open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 10(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Micciche Absent: Olson and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce 2014 Alaska Chamber of the Year Representative(s) Gattis Senator(s) Huggins, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citations was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HJR 13 Senators Stoltze, Wielechowski, Costello, McGuire, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(MLV) Urging the United States Department of the Army to maintain and strengthen the current 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0260 level of its combat-capable structure in the state and not to take structural realignment actions with regard to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 43 Senators Stoltze, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 43 "An Act relating to immunity for a fire department and employees or members of a fire department." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Stoltze moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 1:30 p.m., February 20 through 9:30 p.m., February 22. Without objection, Senator Stoltze was excused. Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from February 20 through February 22. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 7:55 p.m., February 23 through 9:45 p.m., February 25. Without objection, Senator Coghill was excused. Senator Huggins moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 6 through evening plane time, March 8. Without objection, Senator Huggins was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HJR 9 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0261 development; urging the United States Department of the Interior to recognize the private property rights of owners of land in and adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HJR 10 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) Opposing the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; opposing attempts by President Obama to alter management of the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal based on the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan or accompanying Environmental Impact Statement; and encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal that does not open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:08 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0262 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Feb 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Federal Impact Aid Dollars Elizabeth Nudelman, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, DEED + Presentation: State Supported Efforts of the Department Mike Hanley, Commissioner, DEED Les Morse, Deputy Commissioner, DEED Susan McCauley, Director, Teaching and Learning Support, DEED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:45 PM -- Time Change -- + Presentation: PERS / TRS Randall Hoffbeck, Commissioner-Designee Department of Revenue Sheldon Fisher, Commissioner-Designee Department of Administration Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0263 FINANCE (continued) Feb 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Susitna-Watana Dam Administrative Order 271 Sara Fisher-Goad, Executive Director, Alaska Energy Authority Wayne Dyok, Project Manager Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: FY16 Budget Amendments Pat Pitney, Director, Office of Management and Budget Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 18 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 18 HEALTH CARE SHARE MINISTRY NOT INSURANCE -- Public Testimony -- Feb 20 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 18 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation of Governor's Appointments + SB 51 UNIFORM INTER.CHILD SUPPORT;PARENTAGE <Above Item Removed from Agenda> += SB 30 MARIJUANA REG;CONT. SUBST;CRIMES;DEFENSES -- Testimony < Invited and Public > -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 30 MARIJUANA REG;CONT. SUBST;CRIMES;DEFENSES -- Testimony < Invited and Public > -- ---------------------------------------- 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0264 LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 5 RESTITUTION: PROPERTY AND INCOME LOSS + SB 39 REPEAL FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 18 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Update: Alaska LNG Project -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SJR 13 OCS OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT Exploration and Drilling + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SJR 3 CONST. AM: MEMBERSHIP OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL -- Public Testimony -- + SJR 7 NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Commerce, Community & Economic Development 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0265 COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV (continued) Mar 17 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Commerce, Community & Economic Development Mar 24 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Military & Veterans Affairs Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Department of Public Safety Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Department of Public Safety Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL CMTE ON ENERGY Feb 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:15 PM -- Time Change -- + Presentation: Collaborative Approach to Unified System Operations for the Railbelt Region Teresa Mogensen - Vice President of Transmission at Xcel Energy (continued on next page) 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0266 SPECIAL CMTE ON ENERGY (continued from previous page) Daniel Kline - Director of Strategic Transmission Initiatives, Co-Exec Director CapX Cheryl Bredenbeck - Director of Transmission Investment Development + Presentation: "Natural Gas Build-out" ENSTAR ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL CMTE ON THE ARCTIC Feb 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:15 AM + HB 1 STATE ARCTIC POLICY -- Testimony < Public and Invited > -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 26 Thursday Barnes 124 3:30 PM Audits Alaska State Legislature Financial Statements and Audit Report Executive Session Statewide Single Audit FY14 Preliminary Other Committee Business -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 18 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator 2015-02-18 Senate Journal Page 0267 JOINT SESSION (continued) Mar 23 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator