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2015-03-04 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0373 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 4, 2015 Forty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Costello, McGuire, Stedman were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Ellis was absent. 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. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Gordon Blue, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Creator God, When you speak there is light and life, when you act there is justice and love. Let justice and mercy grow from the actions of the Senate of Alaska. Grant these women and men, our Senators, vision and·grace in the exercise of their duties that this may bring light and life to the communities and people whom they serve. Give them courage, wisdom, and foresight to fulfill our obligations in the world and for the days to come. Let them remember your instruction: 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0374 "when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you" (Luke 14:13,14a) Mercifully look upon their efforts, and guide them. Grant that they may enact such laws as shall provide for the hope of our people, increase the common good, and promote lasting health and security for all of Alaska. O LORD of hosts: bless our Senators and grant that your love may be present in this Session so that what is said and what is done may encourage the people to honor one another. Let them lead us so we may be a people at peace among ourselves and all may give thanks for the work that is done here. Amen. Senator Wielechowski led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the forty-second and forty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 2 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 56 HOUSE BILL NO. 56 BY REPRESENTATIVES LYNN AND CLAMAN, Tuck, Kawasaki, Gara, Millett, Keller, Stutes, Johnson, Josephson, LeDoux, Tarr, entitled: "An Act establishing Alaska Firefighters' Day." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0375 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: School Capital Project Funding Under SB 237 A Report to the Legislature from Mike Hanley, Commissioner Department of Education and Early Development in accordance with AS 14.11.035 Alaska's Oil and Gas Competitiveness Report 2015 from Thomas W. Hendrix Jr., Chair Oil and Gas Competitiveness Review Board in accordance with AS 43.98.050(6)(a) Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 2 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Lieutenant Governor Successor Craig Fleener This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Micciche, Costello, Wielechowski. Report dated March 2 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0376 Commissioner - Department of Fish and Game Sam Cotten This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, Micciche, Stoltze, Costello. SB 6 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 6 "An Act exempting the state from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(FIN) "An Act exempting the state from daylight saving time; petitioning the United States Department of Transportation to change the time zones of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators MacKinnon, Kelly, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunleavy, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 15 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 15 "An Act relating to the tax on policy year premiums for life insurance policies." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Vice Chair; Senators Meyer, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0377 SB 47 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 47 "An Act relating to exemptions for cash surrender values, accrued dividends, and loan values of life insurance and annuity contracts." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Vice Chair; Senators Meyer, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 49 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 49 "An Act allowing appropriations to the civil legal services fund from court filing fees." Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Costello, Micciche. Signing do not pass: Senator Coghill. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 1 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(EDA) am "An Act declaring the Arctic policy of the state" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Stoltze, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Coghill, Huggins. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0378 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 43 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 43(STA) "An Act establishing Alaska Law Enforcement Officers' Day." Signing do pass: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Huggins, Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Administration The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 2 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Recognizing Miss Alaska as the official hostess of the State of Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Huggins, Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 66 SENATE BILL NO. 66 BY SENATOR GIESSEL, entitled: "An Act relating to the passenger and recreational vehicle rental taxes; and providing for an effective date." 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0379 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. SB 67 SENATE BILL NO. 67 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act establishing a Roth contribution program for the public employees' deferred compensation program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Governor's transmittal letter dated March 3: Dear President Meyer: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the establishment of a Roth contribution program for the public employees' deferred compensation program. Currently, AS 39.45.050 only allows deferred tax contributions to be made on behalf of participating employees under the public employees' deferred compensation program (program). Deferred contributions are contributions that are not taxed until the participating employee begins receiving benefits under the program. The bill would allow Roth contributions in addition to deferred tax contributions. Roth contributions are contributions made post-tax, thereby eliminating the tax liability at the time of retirement. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0380 Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Karen A. Ferguson Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Wielechowski, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Steve Lindbeck and Patty Ginsburg Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center 40th Anniversary Representative(s) Tilton, Saddler, Reinbold Senator(s) Stoltze, MacKinnon, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Grant Willis Ackerman Representative(s) Thompson Senator(s) Kelly, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Charles (CB) Bettisworth AIA Fellowship Award Representative(s) Thompson Senator(s) Kelly, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - George Attla, Jr. Senator(s) Bishop, Meyer, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Talerico 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0381 In Memoriam - Robert Hawkins Senator(s) Coghill, Meyer, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Representative Bob Bettisworth Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Dr. Ruth A. M. Schmidt Representative(s) Kawasaki, Tarr Senator(s) Kelly, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - AWARE Women of Distinction 2015 Senator(s) Egan, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kito, Munoz Honoring - Michaela Hutchison 2015 ASAA Hall of Fame Inductee Senator(s) Micciche, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Olson 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0382 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business President Meyer made the following appointments: Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AS 26.27.020(d)) Senator Stevens Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (AS 14.42.015(a)(7)) Senator Stevens Education Commission of the States (AS 14.44.060) Senator Stevens Senator Gardner, alternate Renewable Energy Fund Advisory Committee (AS 42.45.045(i)(3)) Senator Hoffman Senator MacKinnon Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (AS 44.29.300(a)(1)) Senator MacKinnon Senator Gardner Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (AS 41.37.170(e)) Warren Olson Alaska Health Care Commission (AS 18.09.020(2)(B)) Senator Coghill 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0383 Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council (AS 44.33.520(3)) Senator Olson Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) Ex Officio Member, Board of Directors (AS 16.51.010) Senator Stoltze Senator Stevens, alternate Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force Senator Micciche Western Legislative Forestry Task Force (Legislative Resolve No. 1, SLA 1978) Senator Stedman Senator Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent to amend a prior excusal (page 162) in order to be excused from a call of the Senate from noon plane time, March 5 through evening plane time, March 8. Without objection, Senator Gardner was excused. Senators Dunleavy, Bishop 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, Senators Dunleavy, Bishop were excused. Senator Olson 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 9. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that President Meyer be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 6 through evening plane time, March 8. Without objection, Senator Meyer was excused. 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0384 HB 56 Senators Stoltze, Bishop, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act establishing Alaska Firefighters' Day." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., March 6, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:36 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0385 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 Mar 05 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Public Testimony -- + SB 19 BOUNDARIES OF ROAD SERVICE AREAS += SB 45 PARKS & REC SERVICE AREA BOUNDARIES += SB 43 IMMUNITY FOR FIRE DEPT. & MEMBERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 05 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 04 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 27 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS Departments: Administration Revenue Alaska Court System Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 30 MARIJUANA REG;CONT. SUBST;CRIMES;DEFENSES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0386 FINANCE (continued) Mar 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 30 MARIJUANA REG;CONT. SUBST;CRIMES;DEFENSES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 04 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 06 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 04 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 06 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 09 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- Mar 11 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Legislative Hearing: Inmate Death in the Alaska Prison System -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 13 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation of Governor's Appointment: Craig Richards, Attorney General - Department of Law -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- ---------------------------------------- 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0387 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 05 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 39 REPEAL FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 10 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 60 ESTABLISH MARIJUANA CONTROL BOARD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 53 ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES + SB 44 RELIGIOUS UNION EXEMPTION: PERA & AKRR + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- Mar 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Board and Commission Appointees for: Board of Public Accountancy Alcohol Beverage Control Board Big Game Commercial Services Board Fisherman's Advisory Council Alaska Labor Relations Agency Real Estate Commission -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 04 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Update on Endangered Species Act Coordination by State of Alaska -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 06 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0388 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 05 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Governor's Appointments - Confirmation Hearings: Rebecca Hamon, Alaska Police Standards Council Gustaf Sandahl, Alaska Police Standards Council -- Public Testimony -- <Hearing Rescheduled from 02/24/15> + SB 62 REGULATION OF MARIJUANA BUSINESSES; BOARD Initial Presentation by Sponsor Comments by Initiative Sponsors + SB 24 LEGIS. ETHICS ACT: CONTRACTORS,INTERNS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 4 FINL. DISCLOSURE: LEGIS AND PUB OFFICIALS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills / Topics Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 05 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 04 Wednesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM Discussion: Core Services Budgetary Changes Made by the Administration 5 Year IT Plan and Its Implication for FY 16 Upcoming Labor Negotiations Undesignated Reductions vs. Specific Item Reductions Approach to Budgeting - Sheldon Fisher, Commissioner, DOA - Leslie Ridle, Deputy Commissioner - John Boucher, Deputy Commissioner 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0389 ADMINISTRATION (continued) Mar 10 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM Discussion of: Budgetary Changes Adopted in the House of Representatives Enterprise Technology Services Opportunities for Consolidation / Privatization Recapture of Excess Funds Currently in Numerous Stand-alone Fund Balances Universal Space Standards Alaska Land Mobile Radio - Leslie Ridle, Deputy Commissioner, DOA - John Boucher, Deputy Commissioner, DOA - Cheri Lowenstein, Administrative Services Director, DOA - Andy Mills, Special Assistant, DOA Mar 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM Discussion Related to "Intent Language" to be Considered to Address Budgetary Recommendations and Long Range Budgetary Plans - Leslie Ridle, Deputy Commissioner, DOA - John Boucher, Deputy Commissioner, DOA - Cheri Lowenstein, Administrative Services Director, DOA - Andy Mills, Special Assistant, DOA Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM Closeout - Sheldon Fisher, Commissioner, DOA - Leslie Ridle, Deputy Commissioner - John Boucher, Deputy Commissioner - Cheri Lowenstein, Administrative Services Director - Andy Mills, Special Assistant ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Commerce, Community & Economic Development 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0390 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 ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Discussion of: Budgetary Changes Adopted in the House of Representatives Impact on Fish Management of the International Treaties; Escapement Goals and Stocks of Concern; Habitat Enhancement - Jeff Regnart, Director of Commercial Fisheries - Tom Brookover, Acting Director of Sports Fish Mar 17 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Discussion Related to "Intent Language" to be Considered to Address Budgetary Recommendations and Longer Range Budgetary plans Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 09 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM Department of Health and Social Services Mar 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM Department of Health and Social Services Mar 16 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM Department of Health and Social Services 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0391 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 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 ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 10 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 11:00 AM Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Mar 17 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 11:00 AM Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Mar 24 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 11:00 AM Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0392 SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL CMTE ON THE ARCTIC Mar 05 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:15 AM + Presentation on Workforce Development Plan as it Relates to the Arctic: Greg Cashen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor Mike Andrews, Department of Labor, Division Director of Business Services Mar 10 Tuesday Butrovich 205 10:45 AM + Presentation: "Arctic Waterways Safety Committee: Streamlined Path for Safe Vessel Operations in the Arctic" Mar 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:15 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 10 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:30 AM + Public Hearing Education Funding Study: State of Alaska's Method of Funding K-12 Education Public Comment to Assist the Education Funding Study Contractor in Understanding the Public Perspective on Alaska's Current School Funding Structure -- Testimony <Time Limit Set to 3 Minutes> -- Mar 17 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:30 AM + Public Hearing Department of Health and Social Services Performances Review Public Comment on the Performance of DHSS in the Delivery of its Behavioral Health and Long-Term Care Services and on the Department's Overall Organizational and Administrative Structure -- Testimony <Time Limit Set to 3 Minutes> -- 2015-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0393 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT (continued) Mar 30 Monday Barnes 124 7:30 AM Audits - Executive Session: Statewide Single Audit FY14 Final Other Committee Business -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Mar 23 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Mar 12 Thursday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn - Alaska North Slope Conventional and Unconventional Oil and Gas Sponsored by Senator Kelly and Senator Giessel