Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-01-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0017 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 16, 2019 Second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Nancy Campbell, White Fields Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you now, on behalf of the Senate, and I pray for your peace that passes all understanding to be here with them today. Bless their meeting and be their guide as they consider the bills before them and the direction for this session. According to Your Word, Lord, James 1:5, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." I ask that You give them Your wisdom, Lord, this day. "I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth." Psalms 121:1 Dear, Lord, I pray You be their help today. Bless the senators with Your Presence as they meet together now, I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0018 Senator Begich led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Reinbold reported the House was informed yesterday the Senate was organized and ready to do business. Messages from the Governor Letter dated December 21, 2018 was received requesting legislative approval of the accompanying amended and revised finance plans (as required by AS 26.23.020(k)(2)), for the following Disaster Declarations: 2013 Spring Flood Disaster 2013 November West Coast and Interior Storm Disaster The letter and finance plans had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Letter dated December 17, 2018 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Section 13 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 44.19.040, I submit the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted: Lieutenant Governor Successor Michael Johnson The appointment was referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Letter dated January 15 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution, and AS 39.05.080, I submit the following list of department heads for confirmation: 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0019 Commissioner, Department of Health and Social Services Adam Crum The appointment was referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. Commissioner, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Tamika Ledbetter The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources Corri Feige The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation Jason Brune The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. Commissioner, Department of Public Safety Amanda Price The appointment was referred to the Judiciary and State Affairs Committees. Commissioner & Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Torrence Saxe The appointment was referred to the State Affairs Committee. Commissioner, Department of Administration John Quick The appointment was referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0020 Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities John MacKinnon The appointment was referred to the Transportation Committee. Commissioner, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Julie Anderson The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Commissioner, Department of Corrections Nancy Dahlstrom The appointment was referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Commissioner, Department of Revenue Bruce Tangeman The appointment was referred to the Finance Committee. Attorney General, Department of Law Kevin Clarkson The appointment was referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Resumes and contact information have been transmitted to the Senate Secretary’s office. Letter dated January 15 was read stating in accordance with Article VII, Section 3 of the Alaska Constitution, and AS 14.40.150, I submit the following University of Alaska Regents for confirmation: University of Alaska – Board of Regents Darroll Hargraves Appointed: 2/4/2019 Term Expires: 2/1/2027 Tammera Randolph Appointed: 2/4/2019 Term Expires: 2/1/2027 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0021 The appointments were referred to the Education Committee. Resumes and contact information have been transmitted to the Senate Secretary’s office. Letter dated January 14 was read stating: Under the provision of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I hereby request the opportunity to address a joint session of the Thirty-First Alaska State Legislature on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. for presentation of the State of the State Address. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate accept the Governor’s invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Communications Memo dated January 16 was received from the Senate Rules Committee stating Senator Giessel was selected Vice Chair of the Rules Committee for the Thirty-first Alaska State Legislature. The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Alaska Energy Authority Certification of Capital Reserve Fund Requirement Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project November 28, 2018 in accordance with AS 44.83.110 Office of the Governor Alaska Criminal Justice Commission 2018 Annual Report November 1, 2018 in accordance with AS 44.19.647 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0022 Department of Health and Social Services Annual Medicaid Reform Report FY 2018 November 15, 2018 in accordance with AS 47.05.270 Joint Legislative Report with Department of Law Fraud, Abuse, and Waste, Payment and Eligibility Errors for FY18 November 2018 in accordance with AS 47.07.076 Office of Children's Services 2018 Child Welfare Outcomes and Caseworker Retention Report November 15, 2018 in accordance with AS 47.14.112 2018 Status Report on the Health Information Exchange System in Alaska in accordance with AS 18.23.315 Final Report to the Legislature Healthcare Professions Loan Repayment and Incentive Program December 2018 in accordance with Ch. 25, SLA 2012 Legislative Affairs Agency A Report to the Thirtieth State Legislature Listing Alaska Statutes with Delayed Repeals or Delayed Amendments and Examining Court Decisions and Opinions of the Attorney General Construing Alaska Statutes December 2018 in accordance with AS 24.20.065 Department of Public Safety Statewide Inventory of Sexual Assault Kits - Update November 1, 2018 in accordance with AS 44.41.070 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0023 Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Alaska Sustainable Energy Act Annual Report 2018 Progress Report January 2019 in accordance with AS 44.42.067 Alaska International Airports System (AIAS) Construction Fund Annual Report and Spending Plan FY19 December 31, 2018 in accordance with AS 37.15.420 Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Semi-Monthly Reports: October 31, 2018 November 15, 2018 November 30, 2018 December 14, 2018 in accordance with Chapter 14, SLA 2014 Alaska Railroad Corporation 2019 Report to the State Five-Year Capital Plan December 2018 in accordance with AS 42.40.290 Ohio Senate, 132nd Ohio General Assembly, SCR 23 Regarding the Tenth Amendment; insisting that federal legislation contravening the Tenth Amendment be prohibited or repealed U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Advisory Memorandum of the Alaska Advisory Committee to the U.S Commission on Civil Rights Alaska Native Voting Rights - Recommendations December 11, 2018 The following Budget and Audit Reports were received from Kris Curtis, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0024 State of Alaska Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015 (Reissued) Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Sunset Review April 18, 2018 Board of Dental Examiners Sunset Review April 26, 2018 Board of Nursing Sunset Review April 27, 2018 Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Select Financial Issues A Special Review Audit Report July 31, 2018 Big Game Commercial Services Board A Sunset Review Audit Report September 14, 2018 Department of Health and Social Services Statewide Suicide Prevention Council Sunset Review August 3, 2018 Department of Natural Resources Matanuska Maid Select Property Disposal December 27, 2017 Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated November 16, 2018 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska State Employees Association - General Government Bargaining Unit in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Giessel referred the report to the Finance Committee. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0025 Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated November 20, 2018 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Teachers' Education Association - Mt. Edgecumbe in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Giessel referred the report to the Finance Committee Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated November 21, 2018 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska Public Employees Association - Confidential Employees Association in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Giessel referred the report to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 BY SENATOR SHOWER, Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to the appearance of measures on the daily calendar after the ninetieth day of the regular session. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SJR 1 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund, establishing the earnings reserve account, and relating to the permanent fund dividend. (Prefile released January 7, 2019) 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0026 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SJR 2 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 BY SENATOR BEGICH, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund. (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SJR 3 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 BY SENATOR SHOWER, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the membership of the judicial council. (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 1 SENATE BILL NO. 1 BY SENATOR WILSON, entitled: "An Act repealing the certificate of need program for health care facilities; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0027 SB 2 SENATE BILL NO. 2 BY SENATOR STEVENS, entitled: "An Act relating to special motor vehicle registration plates for combat veterans." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 3 SENATE BILL NO. 3 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act relating to the crime of harassment; providing for an aggravating factor at sentencing for certain felonies committed for the sexual gratification of the offender; and relating to registration of sex offenders." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 4 SENATE BILL NO. 4 BY SENATOR COGHILL, entitled: "An Act naming the Scott Johnson Memorial Bridge." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. SB 5 SENATE BILL NO. 5 BY SENATOR STEVENS, entitled: "An Act relating to management of certain municipal assets by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0028 SB 6 SENATE BILL NO. 6 BY SENATORS BEGICH, Kawasaki, entitled: "An Act relating to early education programs provided by school districts; relating to funding for early education programs; and relating to the duties of the state Board of Education and Early Development." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 7 SENATE BILL NO. 7 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to apply for a waiver to establish work requirements for certain adults who are eligible for the state medical assistance program." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 8 SENATE BILL NO. 8 BY SENATOR BEGICH, entitled: "An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; amending Rule 37.6, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 9 SENATE BILL NO. 9 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act relating to a permanent fund dividend for an individual whose conviction has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed; and relating to the calculation of the value of the permanent fund dividend by 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0029 including payment to individuals eligible for a permanent fund dividend because of a conviction that has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 10 SENATE BILL NO. 10 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 11 SENATE BILL NO. 11 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act relating to temporary courtesy licenses for certain nonresident professionals; and relating to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 12 SENATE BILL NO. 12 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to assault in the first degree; relating to sex offenses; and relating to credit toward a sentence of imprisonment for time spent in a treatment program or under electronic monitoring." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0030 SB 13 SENATE BILL NO. 13 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act directing the Department of Revenue to pay a supplemental dividend to certain eligible individuals; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 14 SENATE BILL NO. 14 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act repealing certain credits against the oil and gas production tax; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 7, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 15 SENATE BILL NO. 15 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to a petition to convene a grand jury; and repealing and reenacting Rule 16(b)(3), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, concerning a prosecuting attorney's duty to disclose favorable information to a defendant in a criminal proceeding." (Prefile released January 11, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 16 SENATE BILL NO. 16 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0031 "An Act relating to certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits; and relating to the bond requirement for certain alcoholic beverage license holders." (Prefile released January 11, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 17 SENATE BILL NO. 17 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act making a special appropriation from the earnings reserve account for the payment of supplemental permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 11, 2019) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 18 SENATE BILL NO. 18 BY SENATOR SHOWER, entitled: "An Act relating to the use of unmanned aircraft systems while hunting." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Resources Committees. SB 19 SENATE BILL NO. 19 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0032 Governor's transmittal letter dated January 14: Dear Senate President: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the State’s capital budget. Alaska Statute 37.07.020 required that I submit a budget for Fiscal th Year 2020 (FY2020) to the Legislature and public on December 15 of last year. That law also requires that “bills identical in content” to those I released in December be delivered to the Legislature before the th 4 legislative day of the next regular session for introduction. The Administration will use the next four weeks to prepare, for delivery to you, a responsive state budget for FY2020. I look forward to working with the Legislature to finalize a FY2020 capital budget. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SB 20 SENATE BILL NO. 20 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated January 14: 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0033 Dear Senate President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the State’s operating budget. Alaska Statute 37.07.020 requires that the Governor submit a budget for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) to the Legislature and public by December 15of each year. That law also requires that “bills identical in content” to those released in December be delivered to the th Legislature before the 4 legislative day of the next regular session for introduction. My Administration is fully engaged in developing an amended budget for FY2020 to be delivered in the coming weeks. I look forward to working with the Legislature to produce a FY2020 operating budget for Alaska. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SB 21 SENATE BILL NO. 21 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program, including supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0034 Governor's transmittal letter dated January 14: Dear Senate President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the State’s comprehensive mental health program for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020). Alaska Statute 37.07.020 requires that the Governor submit a budget th for FY2020 to the Legislature and public by December 15 of each year. That law also requires that “bills identical in content” to those th released in December be delivered to the Legislature before the 4 legislative day of the next regular session for introduction. AS 37.07.020(a)(1) requires the mental health bill to include both operating and capital appropriations. The mental health budget reflects the requests that were put forward to the Office of Management and Budget by the Alaska Mental Health Trust. My Administration is fully engaged in developing an amended budget for FY2020 to be delivered in the coming weeks. I look forward to working with the Legislature to finalize a FY2020 mental health budget. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SB 22 SENATE BILL NO. 22 BY SENATOR STEVENS, entitled: "An Act relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; relating to application fees for salmon hatchery permits; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0035 SB 23 SENATE BILL NO. 23 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making special appropriations from the earnings reserve account for the payment of permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Governor's transmittal letter dated January 15: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, sec 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a special appropriations bill that authorizes the payment of unpaid dividends, which came as a result of executive and legislative action, in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The transfer occurs over the next three fiscal years. The bill also authorizes the transfer for the payment of the Permanent Fund Dividend Program for the fiscal years ending 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Permanent Fund Dividend program was established in 1980, to allow all Alaskans to benefit directly from Alaska’s mineral and investment wealth. For years, the Alaska State Legislature, through a carefully balanced statutory formula has assured a dividend payment that keeps the Permanent Fund on healthy financial footing, while at the same time, benefitting the mineral owners – Alaskans. The past three years, Alaskans have not received the full ownership value of their mineral wealth share. Instead, either through executive or legislative action, the dividend payments have been less than the statutory formula directs. I intend to follow the law and take restorative action to the unpaid portions of the permanent fund dividends from 2016, 2017, and 2018 to eligible individuals. Also, in order to restore the trust of Alaskans, I am seeking the authorization for the next four fiscal years for the transfer of funds and the payment of dividends per the statutory formula that has been used 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0036 since the first dividend check was issued in 1982. This is a clear signal to Alaskans that we will not pick and choose which laws to follow. We will honor the law and will fund the dividend program as the law is written. As the State of Alaska is coming to terms with balancing revenue with expenditures in our annual budgets, I want Alaskans to know that we are not going to deny them their ownership share of Alaska’s mineral wealth. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor SB 24 SENATE BILL NO. 24 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act directing the Department of Revenue to pay dividends to certain eligible individuals; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Governor's transmittal letter dated January 15: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that directs the payment of the unpaid amounts of the 2016, 2017, and 2018 Permanent Fund dividend. The payment of the unpaid amounts would be distributed to eligible individuals over the next three years. I believe that this action will correct an error that resulted in a decreased dividend. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0037 The Permanent Fund Dividend Program was established in 1980, to allow all Alaskans to benefit directly from Alaska’s mineral and investment wealth. For years, the Alaska State Legislature, through a carefully balanced statutory formula, has assured a dividend payment that keeps the Permanent Fund on healthy financial footing, while at the same time, benefitting the mineral owners, Alaskans themselves. The past three years, Alaskans have not received the full value of their mineral wealth ownership share. Instead, either through executive or legislative action, the dividend payments have been less than the statutory formula directs. I intend to follow the law, and take restorative action to pay the unpaid portions of the Permanent Fund dividends from 2016, 2017, and 2018 for all eligible individuals. Eligible individuals will be determined by the receipt of a prior year’s dividend and the eligibility for a current year’s dividend. An individual eligible for the 2016 unpaid dividend is a person who received the 2016 dividend and is eligible for a 2019 dividend; an individual eligible for the 2017 unpaid dividend is a person who received a 2017 dividend and is eligible for a 2020 dividend; and an individual eligible for the 2018 unpaid dividend is a person who received a 2018 dividend and is eligible for a dividend in 2021. As our economy faces a recession, and our unemployment rate is one of the highest in the nation, the payment of the unpaid amounts of the 2016, 2017, and 2018 dividends, distributed over the next three years, can significantly contribute to improving Alaska’s economy. It will restore the trust of Alaskans that we will follow the law and the statutory formula that has been used since the first dividend check was issued in 1982. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0038 Unfinished Business President Giessel made the following appointment: Criminal Justice Commission (AS 44.19.641) Senator Hughes Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on January 18. Without objection, Senator Micciche was excused. Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, January 17 through evening plane time, January 21. Without objection, Senator Bishop was excused. Senator Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 12:00 p.m., January 17 through 10:00 p.m., January 20. Without objection, Senator Kawasaki was excused. Senator Reinbold moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 5:00 p.m., January 18 through 2:00 p.m., January 21. Without objection, Senator Reinbold was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on January 22 and January 23. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0039 Adjournment Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., January 18, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:26 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0040 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 FINANCE Jan 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Committee Organization/Introduction of Members & Staff + Dept. of Revenue, Revenue Forecast - Commissioner Bruce Tangeman -- Presenters Below Postponed to 1/17/19 -- + Dept. of Natural Resources: Production Forecast - Commissioner Corri Feige - Division of O&G, Director Chantal Walsh & Commercial Analyst Pascal Umekwe Jan 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Dept. of Natural Resources: Production Highlights Permitting Issues, & Status of Development on North Slope - Commissioner Corri Feige - Deputy Commissioner Sara Longan - Division of O&G, Director Chantal Walsh -- Presenters Below Postponed from 1/16/19 -- + Dept. of Natural Resources: Production Forecast - Commissioner Corri Feige - Division of O&G, Director Chantal Walsh & Commercial Analyst Pascal Umekwe Jan 18 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-01-16 Senate Journal Page 0041 RULES Jan 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM Organizational Meeting