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2018-04-02 Senate Journal

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                                SENATE JOURNAL                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
                           ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
                            THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
                                SECOND SESSION                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
Juneau, Alaska                     Monday                       April 2, 2018                                                 
                                                                                                                                
                             Seventy-seventh Day                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President                                                             
pro tempore Micciche at 2:05 p.m.                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Olson was                                                                     
excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Kelly was absent.                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
Senator MacKinnon, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked                                                                      
unanimous consent Senator Kelly be excused from a call of the Senate                                                            
today. Without objection, Senator Kelly was excused.                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Student Rabbi Jeff Dreifus,                                                             
Congregation Sukkat Shalom. Senator Hoffman moved and asked                                                                     
unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was                                                          
so ordered.                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
          The Jewish holiday of Passover, which we are                                                                          
          celebrating this week, commemorates our ancestors'                                                                    
          exodus from slavery. With the Egyptian army in                                                                        
          close pursuit, the Israelites did not have enough time                                                                
          to bake bread for their journey. Instead of letting their                                                             
          dough rise, they hurriedly baked a flat, cracker-like                                                                 
          bread called Matzah. To commemorate this, during                                                                      
          Passover, Jews eat no leavened bread, eating only                                                                     
          Matzah. Not only do we not eat bread, but                                                                             
          traditionally we spend the days leading up to                                                                         
          Passover cleaning our homes with a fine-tooth comb,                                                                   
          ridding the house not only of bread, but of every last                                                                
          bread crumb.                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                

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          Some people say this custom is simply the Jewish                                                                      
          version of spring cleaning, but in fact it represents                                                                 
          something much deeper. Throughout the year, we not                                                                    
          only accumulate physical crumbs, in our pantries and                                                                  
          between our couch cushions. We also accumulate                                                                        
          spiritual crumbs. We develop bad habits, we get                                                                       
          distracted, we lose sight of what really matters. If we                                                               
          do it right, cleaning out our crumbs can be simply a                                                                  
          physical manifestation of purifying our hearts and                                                                    
          souls for the year ahead.                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
          As you continue the important work of this chamber,                                                                   
          you may find a little spring cleaning goes a long way.                                                                
          There are always crumbs to be found, if only we take                                                                  
          the time to look.                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Senator Egan led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                Certification                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Senator MacKinnon, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked                                                                      
unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-third through                                                               
seventy-sixth legislative days be approved as certified by the                                                                  
Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                Communications                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the                                                         
Senate:                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
Alaska Court System                                                                                                             
Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct                                                                                           
Notification of Availability:                                                                                                   
2017 Annual Report                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
State Commission for Human Rights                                                                                               
2017 Annual Report                                                                                                              
in accordance with AS 18.80.150                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                

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                          Standing Committee Reports                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
SB 105                                                                                                                        
Forthcoming fiscal information (page 2429) for the Finance                                                                      
Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 105 "An Act relating to                                                                
the licensure of marital and family therapists; relating to professional                                                        
liability insurance for marital and family therapists; relating to medical                                                      
assistance for marital and family therapy services; and providing for                                                           
an effective date" was published today:                                                                                         
 Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                                       
  Economic Development                                                                                                          
 Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Health and Social Services                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
SB 110                                                                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL                                                                         
NO. 110 "An Act establishing the Travel Alaska Board; relating to a                                                             
tourism marketing assessment; and establishing a tourism marketing                                                              
fund" and recommended it be replaced with                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
          CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(L&C)                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Signing amend: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Micciche, Gardner.                                                             
                                                                                                                                
The following fiscal information was published today:                                                                           
           Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                            
      Economic Development                                                                                                      
     Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Natural Resources                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
HB 273                                                                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL                                                                          
NO. 273 "An Act extending the termination date of the Marijuana                                                                 
Control Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass:                                                           
Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Micciche, Gardner.                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                                                  
           Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                            
      Economic Development                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                

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HB 274                                                                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL                                                                          
NO. 274 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of                                                                  
Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners; and providing                                                               
for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair;                                                               
Senators Micciche, Gardner.                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                                                  
           Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                            
      Economic Development                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
HB 275                                                                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE                                                                        
BILL NO. 275(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the                                                                 
Board of Massage Therapists; relating to license renewal and criminal                                                           
history record checks for massage therapists; and providing for an                                                              
effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senator                                                              
Gardner. Signing amend: Senator Micciche.                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                                                  
           Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                            
      Economic Development                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
HB 278                                                                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL                                                                          
NO. 278 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of                                                                  
Certified Real Estate Appraisers; and providing for an effective date."                                                         
Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Micciche, Gardner.                                                           
                                                                                                                                
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                                                  
           Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                            
      Economic Development                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                

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HB 279                                                                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL                                                                          
NO. 279 "An Act extending the termination date of the Real Estate                                                               
Commission; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass:                                                              
Senator Costello, Chair; Senator Gardner. Signing no                                                                            
recommendation: Senator Micciche.                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                                                  
           Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                            
      Economic Development                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
HB 280                                                                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL                                                                          
NO. 280 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of                                                                  
Marital and Family Therapy; and providing for an effective date."                                                               
Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Micciche, Gardner.                                                           
                                                                                                                                
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                                                  
           Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                            
      Economic Development                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
HB 302                                                                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL                                                                          
NO. 302 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of                                                                  
Professional Counselors; and providing for an effective date." Signing                                                          
do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Micciche, Gardner.                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                                                  
           Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and                                                            
      Economic Development                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                

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                        Consideration of the Calendar                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
                        Second Reading of Senate Bills                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
SB 202                                                                                                                        
SENATE BILL NO. 202 "An Act relating to the liability of a Native                                                               
corporation for the release or threatened release of hazardous                                                                  
substances present on certain lands" was read the second time.                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Senator MacKinnon, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked                                                                      
unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third                                                           
reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so                                                               
ordered.                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
SENATE BILL NO. 202 was read the third time.                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 202 "An Act relating                                                                 
to the liability of a Native corporation for the release or threatened                                                          
release of hazardous substances present on certain lands" pass the                                                              
Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
SB 202                                                                                                                          
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
YEAS:  18   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  2   ABSENT:  0                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
Yeas:  Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel,                                                               
Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Shower, Stedman,                                                                   
Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
Excused:  Kelly, Olson                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
and so, SENATE BILL NO. 202 passed the Senate and was referred to                                                               
the Secretary for engrossment.                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                  Citations                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Honoring - Jim Jansen                                                                                                           
Representative(s) Kopp                                                                                                          
Senator(s) von Imhof, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan,                                                           
Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche,                                                                  
Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski                                                                                   

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In Memoriam - Nora Keixwnéi Dauenhauer                                                                                          
Representative(s) Parish                                                                                                        
Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner,                                                             
Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson,                                                                    
Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
In Memoriam - David Eric Seniva                                                                                                 
Representative(s) Wilson                                                                                                        
Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner,                                                             
Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson,                                                                    
Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
In Memoriam - Rickey Gene Martin                                                                                                
Representative(s) Wilson, Kito                                                                                                  
Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner,                                                             
Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson,                                                                    
Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
In Memoriam - Lois Jean Vrbka                                                                                                   
Representative(s) Kawasaki                                                                                                      
Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner,                                                             
Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson,                                                                    
Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Senator MacKinnon, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked                                                                      
unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the                                                              
citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal.                                                           
                                                                                                                                
Senator MacKinnon, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked                                                                      
unanimous consent the following citation be made a special order of                                                             
business. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
                          Special Order of Business                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
In Memoriam - George Ryan Johnson                                                                                               
Representative(s) Kito                                                                                                          
Senator(s) Egan, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gardner,                                                             
Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson,                                                                    
Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson                                                                       
                                                                                                                                

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Senator MacKinnon, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked                                                                      
unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the                                                               
citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal.                                                             
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                Announcements                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Announcements are at the end of the journal.                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                 Engrossment                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
SB 202                                                                                                                        
SENATE BILL NO. 202 "An Act relating to the liability of a Native                                                               
corporation for the release or threatened release of hazardous                                                                  
substances present on certain lands" was engrossed, signed by the                                                               
President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for                                                                        
consideration.                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                                 Adjournment                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Senator MacKinnon, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked                                                                      
unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m.,                                                             
April 4, 2018. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:21 p.m.                                                             
                                                                                                                                
                                                                    Liz Clark                                                   
                                                     Secretary of the Senate                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                

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                                Announcements                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
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                             STANDING COMMITTEES                                                                             
+ indicates teleconference                                                                                                      
= indicates bill previously heard/scheduled                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
                         COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                     Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          3:30 PM                                                 
+= SB 215 ENHANCED 911:MULTI-LINE TELEPHONE SYSTEMS                                                                             
+ HCR 19 GOVERNOR: AK NATIVE LANGUAGES EMERGENCY                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Apr 05        Thursday                    Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          3:30 PM                                                 
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
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                                  EDUCATION                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 02        Monday                          Butrovich 205           8:00 AM                                                 
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           8:00 AM                                                 
+ HB 102 LIMITED TEACHER CERTIFICATES; LANGUAGES                                                                                
              -- Testimony <Invited and Public> --                                                                              
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
Apr 06        Friday                          Butrovich 205           8:00 AM                                                 
+ SB 188 TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVES                                                                               
              -- Testimony <Invited and Public> --                                                                              
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
              **Streamed live on AKL.tv**                                                                                       
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                                   FINANCE                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
Apr 02        Monday                    Senate Finance 532            3:00 PM                                                 
              -- Time Change --                                                                                                 
              Consideration of Governor's Appointees                                                                            
+             Regulatory Commission of Alaska:                                                                                  
              - Dr. Antony Scott                                                                                                
+= HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                  
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
+ SB 216 SCHOOL FUNDING FOR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS                                                                                
+= SB 104 EDUCATION CURRICULUM                                                                                                  
              -- Public Testimony Reopened for this Hearing --                                                                  
              -- Public Testimony <Limited to 2 Minutes> --                                                                     
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
+ HB  76 MARICULTURE REVOLVING LOAN FUND                                                                                        
              <Bill Hearing Postponed until 1:30 p.m.>                                                                          
+ HB 128 SHELLFISH ENHANCE. PROJECTS; HATCHERIES                                                                                
              <Bill Hearing Postponed until 1:30 p.m.>                                                                          
+= HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                  
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
+ HB 273 EXTEND: MARIJUANA CONTROL BOARD                                                                                        
+ HB 274 EXTEND: BD OF PSYCHOLOGISTS/PSYCH ASSOC.                                                                               
+ HB 275 EXTEND: BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS                                                                                    
+ HB 278 EXTEND:CERT. REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD                                                                              
+ HB 279 EXTEND: REAL ESTATE COMMISSION                                                                                         
+ HB 280 EXTEND: BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY                                                                              
+ HB 302 EXTEND: BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS                                                                               
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            1:30 PM                                                 
+ HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                   
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
+= SB 142 APPROP: CAPITAL BUDGET                                                                                                
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled:                                                                                 
+= HB  76 MARICULTURE REVOLVING LOAN FUND                                                                                       
+= HB 128 SHELLFISH ENHANCE. PROJECTS; HATCHERIES                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
              Joint with the Senate Resources Committee                                                                         
+             Presentation: World Energy Outlook                                                                                
              Mr. Mark Finley, General Manager of Global                                                                        
              Energy Markets, BP America                                                                                        
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  

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                             FINANCE (continued)                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            1:30 PM                                                 
+ HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                   
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
+ HB  31 SEX ASSAULT TRAINING & EXAM KITS;DOM VIOL                                                                              
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 05        Thursday                  Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
+ HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                   
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 05        Thursday                  Senate Finance 532            1:30 PM                                                 
+ HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                   
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 06        Friday                    Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
+ HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                   
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
              -- Public Testimony <Limited to 2 Minutes> --                                                                     
              Written Comments for Official Public Record                                                                       
              Can be Sent to Finance.Committee@akleg.gov                                                                        
              9:00 - 9:30: JUNEAU                                                                                               
              9:30 - 10:00: BARROW, TOK, DELTA JUNCTION                                                                         
              10:00 - 10:30: KENAI, KODIAK, DILLINGHAM                                                                          
              10:30 - 11:00: KETCHIKAN, WRANGELL, PETERSBURG                                                                    
              Please Call or Sign In 15 Minutes Prior to the                                                                    
              End Time Scheduled for Your Area                                                                                  
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 06        Friday                    Senate Finance 532            1:30 PM                                                 
+ HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                   
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
              -- Public Testimony <Limited to 2 Minutes> --                                                                     
              Written Comments for Official Public Record                                                                       
              Can be Sent to Finance.Committee@akleg.gov                                                                        
              1:30 - 2:00: BETHEL, NOME, KOTZEBUE, UNALASKA                                                                     
              2:00 - 2:30: SITKA, CORDOVA, VALDEZ                                                                               
              2:30 - 3:30: FAIRBANKS, MAT-SU                                                                                    
              3:30 - 4:00: GLENNALLEN, SEWARD, HOMER                                                                            
              4:00 - 5:00: STATEWIDE OFFNETS                                                                                    
   (Continued on Next Page)                                                                                                   

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                             FINANCE (continued)                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
              (Continued from Previous Page)                                                                                  
              5:00 - 6:00: ANCHORAGE                                                                                            
              Please Call or Sign In 15 Minutes Prior to the                                                                    
              End Time Scheduled for Your Area                                                                                  
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 07        Saturday                  Senate Finance 532          10:00 AM                                                  
+ HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                                                   
              <Pending Referral>                                                                                                
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                           HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
Apr 02        Monday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
+= HB 123 DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH CARE COSTS                                                                                       
+= HB 151 DHSS;CINA; FOSTER CARE; CHILD PROTECTION                                                                              
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 06        Friday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
+ SB 134 TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RTS;GUARDIANS                                                                                  
+ SCR 18 NOVEMBER 2018: DIABETIC EYE DISEASE MONTH                                                                              
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
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                                  JUDICIARY                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 02        Monday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
              -- Delayed to 2:40 p.m. --                                                                                        
              Consideration of Governor's Appointees                                                                            
+             State Commission for Human Rights:                                                                                
              - Christa Bruce-Kotrc                                                                                             
+             Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission                                                                          
              - Michael Notar                                                                                                   
+             Violent Crimes Compensation Board                                                                                 
              - Jeffrey Stubblefield                                                                                            
+= SB 150 PRETRIAL RELEASE; NON-AK CRIM HISTORY                                                                                 
+= SB 214 ESTABLISH CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES PROGRAM                                                                             
+ HB 307 MILITARY JUSTICE & MILITIA CIVIL RELIEF                                                                                
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  

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                            JUDICIARY (continued)                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                   Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
              Consideration of Governor's Appointees                                                                            
+             State Commission for Human Rights:                                                                                
              - Megan Mackiernan                                                                                                
              - Freddie Olin IV                                                                                                 
+             Lieutenant Governor Successor:                                                                                    
              - Valerie Davidson                                                                                                
+             Public Defender                                                                                                   
              - Quinlan Steiner                                                                                                 
+= SJR 14 CONST. AM: PARENTAL CONSENT TO ABORTION                                                                               
+ HJR 21 FEDS RESPECT STATE REG OF MARIJUANA                                                                                    
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 06        Friday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
+ SB 172 PRISONER COMPUTER USE; REENTRY SERVICES                                                                                
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
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                               LABOR & COMMERCE                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
Apr 02        Monday                      Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          9:00 AM                                                 
              -- Please Note Time & Date --                                                                                     
+= SB 112 WORKERS COMPENSATION;DRUG DATABASE & TEST                                                                             
+= SB  38 PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS                                                                                            
+= HB 170 AK SECURITIES ACT; PENALTIES; CRT. RULES                                                                              
+= SB 205 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATION/EXEMPTIONS                                                                              
+ HB  79 OMNIBUS WORKERS' COMPENSATION                                                                                          
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                     Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
+= SB  76 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG                                                                               
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 05        Thursday                    Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          1:30 PM                                                 
+             Consideration of Governor's Appointees                                                                            
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
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                                  RESOURCES                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 02        Monday                          Butrovich 205           4:00 PM                                                 
              -- Time Change --                                                                                                 
              Consideration of Governor's Appointees                                                                            
+             Board of Fisheries: Mr. Orville Huntington, Mr. Al Cain                                                           
+             Regulatory Commission of Alaska: Mr. Anthony Scott                                                                
              -- Public Testimony on Appointees --                                                                              
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                                                 
              -- Time and Location Change --                                                                                    
              Joint with the Senate Finance Committee                                                                           
+             World Energy Outlook:                                                                                             
              Mr. Mark Finley, General Manager                                                                                  
              Global Energy Markets & U.S. Economics, BP                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 06        Friday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
+             Overview: The University of Alaska's Land Grant                                                                   
              Status & Land Use Update                                                                                          
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
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                                STATE AFFAIRS                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
+ SB 118 DISCLOSURE OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION                                                                                     
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+ HB  96 TAXES;DEDUCTIONS;FEES;TAX STAMP DISCOUNT                                                                               
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+ HB 168 REPEAL ADMIN. REG. REVIEW COMMITTEE                                                                                    
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+ HCR 10 UNIFORM RULES: REGULATION REVIEW                                                                                       
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+ HB  20 SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE: ELECTED OFFICIALS                                                                                  
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+ HB 152 ORGANIZED MILITIA; AK ST. DEFENSE FORCE                                                                                
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  

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                          STATE AFFAIRS (continued)                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
Apr 05        Thursday                        Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                                                 
+ HB  47 MUNICIPAL PERS CONTRIBUTIONS/INTEREST                                                                                  
              -- Public Testimony --                                                                                            
+= SB 159 PERS/TERS DISTRIBUTIONS                                                                                               
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
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                                TRANSPORTATION                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 05        Thursday                        Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                                                 
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                                                  
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                            FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
                                ADMINISTRATION                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                    Fahrenkamp 203             4:00 PM                                                 
              -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> --                                                                            
              FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
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                      COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            8:30 AM                                                 
              Department Closeout                                                                                               
                   ----------------------------------------                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                                 CORRECTIONS                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            1:00 PM                                                 
+             FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
                   ----------------------------------------                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                        EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                      Fahrenkamp 203            12:30 PM                                                 
              -- Time Change --                                                                                                 
              -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> --                                                                            
                FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                            

2018-04-02                     Senate Journal                      Page 2470
                      FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued)                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
                          ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                      Fahrenkamp 203             2:30 PM                                                 
              FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
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                                 FISH & GAME                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            8:15 AM                                                 
              Department Closeout                                                                                               
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                                   GOVERNOR                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            3:15 PM                                                 
              FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
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                           HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           5:30 PM                                                 
              -- Meeting Postponed to 04/04/2018 --                                                                             
+             FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           5:30 PM                                                 
              -- Meeting Rescheduled from 04/03/2018 --                                                                         
+             FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Apr 05        Thursday                        Butrovich 205           5:30 PM                                                 
+             FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
                   ----------------------------------------                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                                  JUDICIARY                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            4:30 PM                                                 
              FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
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2018-04-02                     Senate Journal                      Page 2471
                      FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued)                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
                                     LAW                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                      Fahrenkamp 203             4:00 PM                                                 
              -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> --                                                                            
                FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                            
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                                 LEGISLATURE                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            3:20 PM                                                 
              FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
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                         MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                   Beltz 105 (tsbldg)          7:30 AM                                                 
+             FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                                                 
                   ----------------------------------------                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                              NATURAL RESOURCES                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                                                 
+             Budget Subcommittee Close-Out                                                                                     
                   ----------------------------------------                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                                   REVENUE                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            8:30 AM                                                 
+             FY19 Budget Closeout                                                                                              
                   ----------------------------------------                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
                      TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
Apr 03        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205         11:00 AM                                                  
+             Budget Subcommittee Close-Out                                                                                     
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2018-04-02                     Senate Journal                      Page 2472
                      FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued)                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
                             UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
Apr 04        Wednesday                    Fahrenkamp 203             7:45 AM                                                 
              FY19 Budget Closeout