Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2018-02-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1889 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 2, 2018 Eighteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 10:32 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Begich was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Coghill was absent. The seat from District E was vacant. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Coghill be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Coghill 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. Let us pause and reflect on what it means to dwell in the capitol as protectors of the people and the land. We pray for courage to stand up to the threats around us. Make us bold pursuers of justice for the land and its people. Give our lips the audacity to speak up when those with power demoralize and demean those without. Encourage us with the hope that love conquers fear, truth defeats lies, and wisdom overcomes ignorance. Put a seal upon our hearts so we may be protectors of the land and people. Amen. 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1890 Senator Wilson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixteenth and seventeenth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated January 30 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Sections 25 and 26 of the Alaska Constitution, I submit the following department heads for legislative confirmation: Commissioner - Department of Revenue Sheldon Fisher Appointed: 9/7/17 The appointment was referred to the Finance Committee. Commissioner - Department of Administration Leslie Ridle Appointed: 10/6/17 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs Committee. Commissioner - Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Mike Navarre Appointed: 11/1/17 The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce and Community and Regional Affairs Committees. Resumes and contact information for these appointees have been submitted to the Office of the Senate Secretary. 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1891 Letter dated January 30 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Sections 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution [and AS 39.05.080], I submit the list of appointees for confirmation by a majority of the members of the Legislature in joint session as set out below: Accountancy, Alaska State Board of Public Leslie Schmitz - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Sara Crapuchettes - Soldotna Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Rex Wilhelm - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors, State Board of Registration for William Mott - Anchorage Appointed: 5/26/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Luanne Urfer - Eagle River Appointed: 7/7/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Jennifer Anderson - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Richard Jones - Juneau Appointed: 10/26/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Barbers and Hairdressers, Board of Vershawn Idom - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Chiropractic Examiners, Board of James Morris - Dutch Harbor Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1892 Dental Examiners, Board of Dominic Wenzell - Girdwood Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Robin Wahto - Anchorage Appointed: 11/15/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Mark Saldi - Skagway Appointed: 3/26/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Labor Relations Agency, Alaska Tyler Andrews - Anchorage Appointed: 6/9/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Reappointed 3/1/2012 Reappointed 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Melinda (Mila) Cosgrove - Juneau Appointed: 1/3/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Lon Needles - Valdez Appointed: 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Marijuana Control Board Loren Jones - Douglas Appointed: 7/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Nicholas Miller - Anchorage Appointed: 8/19/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Travis Welch - Utqiagvik Appointed: 1/19/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Marital and Family Therapy, Board of Natalie Lewis - Kotzebue Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1893 Massage Therapists, Board of David Edwards-Smith - Soldotna Appointed: 1/19/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Jill Motz - Wasilla Appointed: 1/23/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Midwives, Board of Certified Direct-Entry Kenni Linden - Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Dianna Kristeller - Fairbanks Appointed: 12/18/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Nursing, Board of Starla Fox - Dillingham Appointed: 5/26/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Linda Hutchings - Soldotna Appointed: 1/24/2018 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Optometry, Board of Examiners in Damien Delzer - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Eric Lingle - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2014 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Pharmacy, Board of Tammy Lindemuth - Anchorage Appointed: 1/24/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Sharon Long - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1894 Lana Bell - Anchorage Appointed: 5/31/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board, State Keith Poorbaugh - Palmer Appointed: 5/26/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Robert Calhoon - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Professional Counselors, Board of Steven Cardwell - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/15/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Janece Richard - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Alice Baum - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Real Estate Appraisers, Board of Certified Donald Faulkenburry - Anchorage Appointed: 5/26/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 David Derry - Kenai Appointed: 3/1/2014 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Wendy Lawrence - Sitka Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Social Work Examiners, Board of Lisa Hay - Fairbanks Appointed: 1/24/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Danielle LaFon - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1895 Veterinary Examiners, Board of Chris Michetti - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Michael Notar - Juneau Appointed 9/24/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Workers' Compensation Board, Alaska Bradley Evans - Anchorage Appointed: 5/26/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 David Kester - Anchorage Appointed: 7/7/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Justin Mack - Anchorage Appointed: 1/29/2018 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Chad Bolduc - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Nancy Shaw - Anchorage Appointed: 12/18/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Jacob Howdeshell - North Pole Appointed: 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Bronson Frye - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Robert Weel - Anchorage Appointed: 1/23/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Pamela Cline -Wasilla Appointed: 9/21/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1896 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Assessment Review Board, State Bradley Pickett - Palmer Appointed: 5/26/2017 Term Expires: n/a Big Game Commercial Services Board Robert Beans - Palmer Appointed: 1/29/2018 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Adam Trombley - Anchorage Appointed: 2/2/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Michelle Heun - Palmer Appointed: 1/29/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Cash Joyce - Wasilla Appointed: 1/29/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission, Alaska Vance Fate Putman - Juneau Appointed: 12/1/2017 Reappointed: 1/29/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 (to different seat) Carol Petraborg - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Janis Wilson - Anchorage Appointed: 4/10/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Paul Lisankie - Anchorage Appointed: 1/31/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1897 Bar, Board of Governors of the Alaska William Gordon - Salcha Appointed: 8/15/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Human Rights, State Commission for Megan Mackiernan - Nome Appointed: 8/18/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Christa Bruce-Kotrc - Ketchikan Appointed: 8/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Freddie Olin IV - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Parole, State Board of Sarah Possenti - Fairbanks Appointed: 4/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Police Standards Council, Alaska Michael Craig - Anchorage Appointed: 5/26/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Justin Doll - Anchorage Appointed: 8/18/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 David Knapp - Palmer Appointed: 1/24/2018 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Jeffrey Stubblefield - Eagle River Appointed: 1/23/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1898 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Michael Notar - Juneau Appointed 9/24/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 The appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee. Education and Early Development, Board of James Fields - Glennallen Appointed: 3/22/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Sandra Kowalski - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Lorri Van Diest - Palmer Appointed: 1/29/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Diane Kardash - North Pole Appointed: 5/26/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Phillip Graham - Soldotna Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 Kent Runion - Nome Appointed: 11/18/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 The appointments were referred to the Education Committee. Marine Pilots, Board of Peggy McLaughlin - Dutch Harbor Appointed: 5/26/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Richard Harris - Juneau Appointed: 12/18/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1899 Les Cronk - Ketchikan Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 The appointments were referred to the Transportation Committee. Medical Board, State Sai-Ling Liu - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2014 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Catherine Hyndman - Dillingham Appointed: 12/18/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees, Alaska Mike Powers - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Verné Boerner - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 The appointments were referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. Assessment Review Board, State Bradley Pickett - Palmer Appointed: 5/26/2017 Term Expires: n/a Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees, Alaska Mike Powers - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Verné Boerner - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Janis Wilson - Anchorage Appointed: 4/10/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1900 Paul Lisankie - Anchorage Appointed: 1/31/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 The appointments were referred to the Finance Committee. Personnel Board Alfred Tamagni, Sr. - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Police Standards Council, Alaska Michael Craig - Anchorage Appointed: 5/26/2017 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Justin Doll - Anchorage Appointed: 8/18/2017 Term Expires: 3/1/2021 David Knapp - Palmer Appointed: 1/24/2018 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Public Offices Commission, Alaska Anne Helzer - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2018 Term Expires: 3/1/2023 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee. Also, in accordance with AS 18.85.030, the Governor submits the following name for legislative confirmation: Public Defender Quinlan Steiner - Anchorage Appointed: 10/13/2005 Reappointed: 10/13/2009 Reappointed: 10/13/2013 Reappointed: 10/13/2017 Term Expires: 10/13/2021 The appointment was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Resumes and contact information for these appointees have been transmitted to the Office of the Senate Secretary. 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1901 Messages from the House Message dated January 31 was read stating: Pursuant to AS 24.60.130 the House has removed Representative Eastman from the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics and has confirmed the following member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Representative Sullivan-Leonard Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank 2017 Annual Report in accordance with AS 44.81.200 Department of Administration Office of Administrative Hearings Fourteenth Annual Report to the Governor of Alaska and the Alaska Legislature January 31, 2018 in accordance with AS 44.64.020 Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Alaska Marine Highway Fund Annual Financial Report, 2017 for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017 in accordance with AS 19.65.070 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1902 Standing Committee Reports SB 152 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act establishing September 11 of each year as Patriot Day." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Chair; Senators Wilson, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Egan. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 10 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Proclaiming 2018 to be the Alaska Year of Innovation, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(STA) Proclaiming 2019 to be the Year of Innovation in Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Chair; Senator Egan. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilson, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 BY SENATOR HUGHES, Proclaiming March 27, 2018, as Alaska Education and Sharing Day. was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1903 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 129 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 129 BY SENATOR GIESSEL, entitled: "An Act relating to the determination by an insurer of a final payment for a covered service or supply; annulling regulations relating to determination by an insurer of a final payment for a covered service or supply based on geographical areas; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 171 SENATE BILL NO. 171 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act renaming portions of the Alaska Safe Children's Act as Bree's Law; relating to the practice of marital and family therapy; relating to persons required to report child abuse and neglect; relating to training in crisis response; relating to civil immunity for disclosure of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor or sexual misconduct against a school district employee; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education, Health and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Governor's transmittal letter dated January 31: 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1904 Dear President Kelly: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to prevention of child abuse. This bill recognizes the need to provide training to all persons required to report child abuse and neglect; enhance the training material relating to recognizing unhealthy relationships; training school districts to respond to disasters; and the need to provide immunity for school district employers who provide information on employees that have a verified history of sexual or other misconduct against a child. Current statute only requires State and school district employees receive mandatory reporter training, this bill would require all mandatory reporters receive this training. The training is extremely valuable as it educates the mandatory reporters on their duties, teaching them how to recognize and report child abuse or neglect. The training is available through the Department of Health and Social Services, and covers the laws relating to child abuse and neglect and methods to recognize it. By expanding who is required to receive this training, mandatory reporters will be better equipped to identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. The bill would also enhance current requirements in AS 14.30.355 by expanding the existing requirement for teachers and parents to receive training relating to sexual abuse of children to include ways to identify grooming behavior. This is an unhealthy behavior by an adult who entices a child into a romantic or physical relationship. Sometimes abuse, especially sexual abuse, goes unrecognized in children. Learning how to recognize this behavior can help stop and possibly even prevent the abuse of a child. Additionally, the bill recognizes that schools must be prepared to address emergency situations, whether natural or of human cause. Current law requires school district employees to be trained in crisis response every two years. This bill would return that requirement to annually. The annual requirement would assure that all school district employees are trained on how to keep our children safe, no matter the cause of the crisis. 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1905 This bill would also provide immunity for school district employers who provide information about substantiated allegations of sexual misconduct to other school district employers. This limited immunity would help prevent persons with a history of sexual abuse or misconduct directed toward a child from moving from one school district to another without the ability to know the person's full history. Finally, this bill would rename AS 14.30.356 Bree's Law. The important training provided under this statute recognizes the need to equip students and their parents with the tools to identify characteristics of healthy relationships, identify warning signs of unhealthy relationships, recognize dangerous behavior, and identify community resources available to help young people. The issue of child abuse and neglect is difficult to solve, but it is our responsibility to continue to do what we can to protect our children and create a Safer Alaska. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor SB 172 SENATE BILL NO. 172 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to computer use by prisoners; and relating to an exemption from the State Procurement Code for contracts for rehabilitation and reentry services." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1906 Governor's transmittal letter dated January 31: Dear President Kelly, Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to rehabilitation and reentry services for prisoners. This bill would further the State's goal of successful rehabilitation of prisoners by increasing access to reentry and rehabilitation services both online and in their home towns. First, the bill would allow incarcerated persons to use computers to access reentry services, allowing them to apply for medical assistance, search for housing, and other services they will need post-incarceration. Second, the bill would authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to authorize contracts for rehabilitation services without going through the procurement code. In many instances, released prisoners wish to return to their home communities to be with family and friends, have a support system, and be in a familiar setting. If that home community lacks established rehabilitation services, the released prisoner must decide between receiving services and living in the community most likely to assist in the person's reentry to society. By exempting the Commissioner from the procurement code for reentry and rehabilitation services, a person would be able to receive needed services in the community most conducive to the person's recovery. For a Safer Alaska, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1907 SB 173 SENATE BILL NO. 173 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to the liability of a person or the state for the release of certain pesticides during application on a utility pole." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 174 SENATE BILL NO. 174 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; and relating to the administration of programs for persons with physical and mental disabilities." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Sheela Lorene Grennan-Hull Senator(s) Wilson, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Representative(s) Sullivan-Leonard Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1908 Unfinished Business Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, March 1 through evening plane time, March 4. Without objection, Senator Stevens was excused. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 4 through evening plane time, February 5. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 5. Without objection, Senator Wielechowski was excused. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 14. Without objection, Senator Meyer was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from March 1 through March 4. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 5, 2018. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:49 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1909 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 06 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 2 PRIV EMPLOYER VOLUNTARY VET PREFERENCE Feb 08 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 02 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 05 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += HB 64 READING PROFICIENCY TASK FORCE; DYSLEXIA -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 07 Wednesday Capitol 106 8:00 AM -- Please Note Location Change -- Joint Meeting with the House Education Committee + Presentation: University of Alaska President Dr. Jim Johnson (Continued on Next Page) 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1910 EDUCATION (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) "Building a Culture of Education: K12 - University Partnerships University Administrative Cost Effectiveness" -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 09 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 4 NON-CHEMICAL BARBERING;HAIR BRAIDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 05 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 37 PHARMA BD & EMPLOYEES;DRUG DIST/MANUFAC + SB 126 VISITING PHYSICIANS WITH SPORTS TEAMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 4 NON-CHEMICAL BARBERING;HAIR BRAIDING Feb 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Shared Services Initiative Commissioner Designee - Leslie Ridle + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 07 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: State Debt Analysis Deven Mitchell, State Investment Officer Department of Revenue + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 08 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Health Care Authority Overview Contractor with the Department of Administration + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1911 FINANCE (continued) Feb 09 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 144 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS David Teal, Director, Legislative Finance Division + SB 168 APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL OP.; FUND; AMENDING Pat Pitney, Director, Office of Management and Budget Neil Steininger, Chief Budget Analyst, Office of Management and Budget + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 02 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 81 DHSS CENT. REGISTRY;LICENSE;BCKGROUND CHK -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 128 MARIJUANA EDU/TREATMENT FUND/PROGRAM -- Continued Public Testimony -- Feb 05 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 81 DHSS CENT. REGISTRY;LICENSE;BCKGROUND CHK Feb 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 170 EXTEND: SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- Feb 09 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 170 EXTEND: SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM ---------------------------------------- 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1912 JUDICIARY Feb 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 05 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 07 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 09 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 06 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 62 REPEAL CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + SB 105 MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY LIC. & SERVICES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 08 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 155 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL MNGMT. COMPANIES -- Public Testimony -- + SB 116 EDUCATION TAX CREDITS;SUNSET;REPEALS -- Public Testimony -- + HB 126 ORGANIZED MILITIA: WORKERS COMPENSATION -- Public Testimony -- + SJR 12 CONGRESS REVERSE FCC ON NET NEUTRALITY -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1913 RESOURCES Feb 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 130 GAME REFUGE/CRIT HABITAT AREA BOUNDARIES -- Public Testimony -- + SB 158 OIL/HAZARDOUS SUB.:CLEANUP/REIMBURSEMENT -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Agenda Change Below -- + Overview: Alaska's State Managed Game Refuges Sanctuaries & Critical Habitat Areas - Department of Fish & Game: Mr. Bruce Dale, Director, Division of Wildlife Conservation Mrs. Morgan Foss, Special Assistant to the Commissioner -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 05 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Alaska's State Park System - Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Alaska's Federal Issues - Department of Law -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 09 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 86 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION LAND -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 166 MINING: CLAIMS;RIGHTS;RENTAL RATES;LABOR -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Overview: Arctic Strategic Transportation & Resources Project (ASTAR) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1914 STATE AFFAIRS Feb 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Public Testimony -- + SR 7 DEDICATING THE JAN FAIKS CONFERENCE ROOM + SCR 5 ALASKA READS DAY + SR 8 FEBRUARY 2018: BLACK HISTORY MONTH + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 08 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 164 CONFIDENTIALITY OF ANIMAL & CROP RECORDS + SB 148 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR POLICE & TRAINING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + Aviation Overview and Project Updates Feb 08 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + STIP 101 (State Transportation Improvement Program) & Overview of New STIP (2019-2021) ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 09 Friday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- Overview of FY19 Department Budget ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:15 AM Department Overview ---------------------------------------- 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1915 CORRECTIONS Feb 09 Friday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + FY19 Budget Review ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Feb 09 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY19 Budget Review ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Feb 03 Saturday House Finance 519 9:45 AM + Other Committee Business - Record Policy + Executive Session: - Executive Director Applicant Interviews Feb 03 Saturday House Finance 519 10:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Executive Session: - Executive Director Applicant Interviews Feb 05 Monday House Finance 519 6:00 PM + Approval of Minutes: a. March 2017 - August 2017 + Ratification of Charitable Events: a. The Canvas at REACH Annual Fundraising Dinner b. 2nd Annual Catholic Community Services Formal Gala c. 26th Annual Girl Scouts Fundraiser d. Lawmaker's Round Up e. 33rd Annual Sham Jam (Continued on Next Page) 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1916 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) + Contract Approvals: a. Bethel Lease Extension b. Cordova Lease Extension c. Eagle River Lease Extension d. Glennallen Lease Extension e. Homer Lease Extension f. Interagency Lease Extension g. Juneau Storage - Goldstein Lease Extension h. Ketchikan Lease Extension i. Kotzebue Lease Extension j. North Pole Lease Extension k. Ombudsman - Anchorage Lease Extension l. Office of Victims' Rights Lease Extension m. Sitka Lease Extension n. Unalaska Lease Extension o. Wrangell Lease Extension Executive Session + Other Committee Business a. FY17 Legislative Audit b. FY19 Proposed Budget Feb 06 Tuesday Gruenberg 120 7:00 AM Sexual & Other Workplace Harassment Subcommittee: Sexual & Other Workplace Harassment Policy Feb 08 Thursday Gruenberg 120 7:00 AM Sexual & Other Workplace Harassment Subcommittee: Sexual & Other Workplace Harassment Policy Feb 10 Saturday Gruenberg 120 10:00 AM Sexual & Other Workplace Harassment Subcommittee: Sexual & Other Workplace Harassment Policy ---------------------------------------- 2018-02-02 Senate Journal Page 1917 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 07 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Address by the Honorable Craig Stowers, Chief Justice Feb 22 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Feb 26 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Feb 12 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM School District Legislative Fly-In Informal Q & A Session Regarding Alaska's Public School System All School District Participants of the Fly-In are Encouraged to Attend