Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-03-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0655 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 27, 2017 Seventieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 11:10 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. 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. "Your love, O Lord, forever will I sing; From age to age my mouth will proclaim your faithfulness." Eternal God, fountain of wisdom; I thank you for the gift of the 89th Psalm, and for the blessings of generations. "Righteousness and justice are the foundations of your throne; love and truth go before your face." Creator God, you have filled the world with your grace: mercifully look upon the efforts of the Senate, and guide them. Refresh them with the example of your mercies, fill their hearts with gladness in their work together, renew in them the hunger for your justice, and let this be a blessing of the people, and a gift to the future generations of Alaskans. Amen. (Psalm 89:1 and 14) Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0656 Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-sixth through sixty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Introduction of Guests Senator Egan introduced the following members of the Parliament of Mongolia: Ms. Batsukh Saranchimeg, Deputy Head, People's Party Caucus Mr. Damdin Tsogtbaatar Mr. Dakei Murat Mr. Namsrai Tserenbat Ms. Navaan-Yunden Oyundari Ms. Gulguu Zolboo (Political Assistant) Ms. Erdenechimeg (Interpreter) Messages from the House Message dated March 21 was read stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Thirtieth Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 13 to consider confirmation of the Governor's appointments to boards and commissions. Senator Micciche 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. 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0657 Message dated March 24 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 2 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(MLV) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, entitled: "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for members of the national guard and veterans by private employers." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Labor and Commerce Committees. HB 57 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; and making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 64 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 64(EDC) BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the establishment of the Task Force on Reading Proficiency and Reading Instruction for All Students and on the Effects of Dyslexia on Some Students." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0658 HB 81 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(ENE) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, entitled: "An Act making certain entities that are exempt from federal taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), (4), (6), (12), or (19) (Internal Revenue Code), regional housing authorities, and federally recognized tribes eligible for a loan from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; relating to loans from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; and relating to the annual report published by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 106 HOUSE BILL NO. 106 BY REPRESENTATIVES FANSLER, Gara, Kopp, LeDoux, Edgmon, Kito, Guttenberg, Kawasaki, Parish, Tarr, Josephson, entitled: "An Act allowing appropriations to the civil legal services fund from court filing fees." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Natural Resources Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys 2016 Annual Report in accordance with AS 41.08.030 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0659 Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 27 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Finance Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors David Wight - Anchorage Hugh Short - Girdwood Warren Christian - North Pole 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: Senators Hoffman, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Bishop, von Imhof, Dunleavy, Olson. SB 34 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005; and relating to issuance of identification cards and driver's licenses; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(STA) "An Act relating to the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005; relating to issuance of identification cards and driver's licenses; relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration; and providing for an effective date." Signing do not pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senator Wilson. Signing do pass: Senator Coghill. Signing no recommendation: Senators Egan, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Senate State Affairs Committee 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0660 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 3 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3(MLV) "An Act relating to the employment rights of employees in the state who are members of the National Guard of another state, territory, or district of the United States" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3(STA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel, Wilson. Signing do pass: Senator Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 16 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 16 "An Act relating to training regarding disabilities for police officers, probation officers, parole officers, correctional officers, and village public safety officers; relating to guidelines for drivers when encountering or being stopped by a peace officer; relating to driver's license examinations; and relating to a voluntary disability designation on a state identification card and a driver's license" and recommended it be replaced with 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0661 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(STA) "An Act relating to training regarding disabilities for police officers, probation officers, parole officers, correctional officers, and village public safety officers; relating to rights and responsibilities for drivers when encountering or being stopped by a peace officer; and relating to a voluntary disability designation on a state identification card and a driver's license." (Title Change SCR 8) Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunleavy, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Egan, Coghill, Giessel. Signing do not pass: Senator Wilson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Corrections The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 8 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 16, relating to training regarding disabilities for police officers, probation officers, parole officers, correctional officers, and village public safety officers; relating to guidelines for drivers when encountering or being stopped by a peace officer; relating to driver's license examinations; and relating to a voluntary disability designation on a state identification card and a driver's license. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0662 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 63 SENATE BILL NO. 63 "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain places; relating to education on the smoking prohibition; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator MacKinnon, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 588. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(FIN) was adopted. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Begich, Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain places; relating to education on the smoking prohibition; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 63(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Coghill, Dunleavy, Hughes, Kelly, Stedman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(FIN) passed the Senate. 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0663 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 64 SENATE BILL NO. 64 "An Act adopting the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act; relating to environmental real property covenants and notices of activity and use limitation at contaminated sites to ensure the protection of human health, safety, and welfare, and the environment; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 64 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 64 "An Act adopting the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act; relating to environmental real property covenants and notices of activity and use limitation at contaminated sites to ensure the protection of human health, safety, and welfare, and the environment; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 64 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Dunleavy and so, SENATE BILL NO. 64 passed the Senate. 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0664 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - 2017 Top Ten Iditarod Finishers Senator(s) Hoffman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Edgmon, Fansler Honoring - North Pole High School JROTC Cadet Corps. Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Coghill, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - North Pole Middle School Verizon Innovative Learning App Competition National Champions Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Coghill, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - Sarah Price Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Coghill, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Carl Gaul Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Coghill, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0665 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Micciche 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 - Benjamin P. Nageak Representative(s) Westlake Senator(s) Olson, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - North Slope Borough 45th Anniversary Representative(s) Westlake Senator(s) Olson, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Robert David Landis Representative(s) Ortiz Senator(s) Stedman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0666 Messages from the House Message dated March 27 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 143 HOUSE BILL NO. 143 BY REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, Sullivan-Leonard, Millett, Grenn, Tilton, Talerico, Westlake, Saddler, Pruitt, Thompson, Johnston, Birch, Foster, Kopp, LeDoux, Claman, Stutes, Rauscher, Eastman, Kito, Guttenberg, Kawasaki, Josephson, Tuck, Parish, Johnson, Gara, Tarr, entitled: "An Act naming the Daniel R. Fauske Building." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Unfinished Business. Without objection, the Senate proceeded to: Unfinished Business HB 143 Senators Meyer, Coghill, Hughes, Micciche, MacKinnon, Hoffman, Giessel, von Imhof, Costello, Bishop, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 143 "An Act naming the Daniel R. Fauske Building." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 29. Without objection, Senator Wielechowski was excused. 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0667 Announcements HB 143 Senator Meyer, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 143 "An Act naming the Daniel R. Fauske Building" for a Rules Committee meeting on March 28 at 11:00 a.m. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 63 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain places; relating to education on the smoking prohibition; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 64 SENATE BILL NO. 64 "An Act adopting the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act; relating to environmental real property covenants and notices of activity and use limitation at contaminated sites to ensure the protection of human health, safety, and welfare, and the environment; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 29, 2017. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:57 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0668 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 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 18 RACE CLASSICS + SJR 4 AK LEGALLY ACQUIRED IVORY USE EXEMPTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 27 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 87 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION ENERGY EFFICIENCY STD -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 96 EDUCATION:SCHOOLS/TEACHERS/FUNDING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM += SB 96 EDUCATION:SCHOOLS/TEACHERS/FUNDING -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Wednesday Capitol 106 8:00 AM + State School Board Joint Hearing with the House Education Committee -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0669 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 30 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 78 PERM FUND DIVIDEND CONTRIBUTIONS/LOTTERY -- Public Testimony -- += SB 96 EDUCATION:SCHOOLS/TEACHERS/FUNDING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 96 EDUCATION:SCHOOLS/TEACHERS/FUNDING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 27 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings: Alaska Gasline Development Corporation David Wight, Hugh Short, Warren Christian + SB 25 MOTOR FUEL TAX;TRANSPORTATION MAINT. FUND + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> <Pending Introduction & Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Hollis French, Daniel Seamount + SB 34 DRIVER'S LICENSE & ID CARDS & REAL ID ACT + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 54 CRIME AND SENTENCING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 55 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0670 FINANCE (continued) Mar 28 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 54 CRIME AND SENTENCING -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + SB 55 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 31 NO ST. EMPLOYEE PAY INCREASE FOR 2 YRS <Bill Hearing Canceled> + SB 32 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM + Joint with Senate Resources: World Oil & Gas Markets - Impact on Alaska Marianne Kah, Chief Economist, ConocoPhillips Mar 30 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 97 PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 32 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS += SB 54 CRIME AND SENTENCING += SB 55 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0671 FINANCE (continued) Apr 01 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:30 AM + HB 57 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 27 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: State Medical Board - Timothy Olson, Douglas Mertz -- Public Testimony On Appointees -- += SB 83 PROTECT: VULNERABLE ADULTS/LONG TERM CARE Mar 29 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Presentation: The Economic Costs of Alcohol and + Other Drug Abuse in Alaska By The McDowell Group -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 72 DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 27 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 69 MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS 5TH DEGREE + HB 24 LIST U-47700 AS A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE + SB 15 E-CIGS: SALE TO AND POSSESSION BY MINOR + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Melanie Bahnke - Commission on Judicial Conduct Jeannine Jabaay - Commission on Judicial Conduct Donald McClintock III - Commission on Judicial Conduct += SB 15 E-CIGS: SALE TO AND POSSESSION BY MINOR + SB 29 REPEAL WORKERS' COMP APPEALS COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0672 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 31 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + Governor's Appointees to State Boards & Commissions Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Marijuana Control Board -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- += SB 51 EXTEND BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 93 CREDIT REPORT SECURITY FREEZE -- Public Testimony -- + SB 98 INSURER'S USE OF CREDIT HISTORY/SCORES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Governor's Appointees to State Boards & Commissions Board of Professional Counselors Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Real Estate Commission -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- += HB 48 ARCHITECTS,ENGINEERS,SURVEYORS: EXTEND BD -- Public Testimony -- + SB 38 PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Governor's Appointees to State Boards & Commissions -- To be Announced -- -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- + SB 85 AK WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD;FUNDS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0673 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 30 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Governor's Appointees to State Boards & Commissions Alaska Labor Relations Agency Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board of Examiners in Optometry Board of Nursing -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- + SB 94 TRUSTS;COMM PROP TRUSTS; POWERS OF APPT <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Governor's Appointees to State Boards & Commissions -- To be Announced -- -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 27 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Game - Stosh Hoffman Alaska Gasline Development Corporation - Hugh Short - David Wight - Warren Christian -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- + SB 92 VESSELS: REGISTRATION/TITLES; DERELICTS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0674 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 29 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Joint with Senate Finance Committee -- -- Please Note Location Change -- + World Oil & Gas Markets - Impact on Alaska: Marianne Kah, Chief Economist, ConocoPhillips -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Update on the Interior Energy Project: Interior Gas Utility, Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES Mar 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM + HB 143 NAMING THE DANIEL R. FAUSKE BUILDING -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Review of Governor's Appointee: Wendi Shackelford, Alaska Police Standards Council += SB 8 PFD CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 78 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SJR 2 CONST AM: APPROPRIATION LIMIT + SB 77 SECOND CLASS BOROUGH SERVICE AREAS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0675 TRANSPORTATION Mar 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 30 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Overview: Ports & Harbors ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 28 Tuesday House Finance 519 7:30 AM + Ratification of Charitable Events - Legislative Skits - Bowl for Kid's Sake - Kenai River Jr. Classic - Kenai River Classic - Kenai River Women's Classic + Contract Approvals - Ombudsman Lease Renewal - Stoel Rives Contract Amendment - Wells Fargo Resolution Recovery Plan Amendment + Other Committee Business: - Late Per Diem Claim - Moving & Travel Subcommittee Recommendations - IT Subcommittee Recommendations EXECUTIVE SESSION <Above Item Removed from Agenda> ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 13 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Consideration of Governor's Appointees ---------------------------------------- 2017-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0676 MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Lunch & Learn: Presentation by Coastal Mayors on "Importance of the Alaska Marine Highway System" Sponsored by Senator Stevens