Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-03-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2091 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 18, 2020 Fifty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:34 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Costello, Reinbold, Shower were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Hughes was absent. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Hughes be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Hughes was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Stevens. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Father, I pray that you will give this Senate wisdom in every decision, help us to think clearly. Grant us discernment and common sense so we will be strong and effective leaders. Help us lead with integrity and may that integrity guide us and keep us on track. Direct our steps according to Your Word. For we know our decisions have a great impact on the lives of so many. Be our defender and protector. Help us to be strong and courageous, standing firm in our faith. Encourage and strengthen us no matter the difficulties we face daily and in the unknowable future. Amen. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2092 Senator Bishop led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the fifty-seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 17 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 17 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 am BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rule 23(a), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 113 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to private sector and state employment preferences for active service members, veterans, and spouses and dependent children of active service members and veterans; relating to employment preferences for surviving spouses of deceased service members and veterans; and relating to employment preferences for disabled veterans and former prisoners of war." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2093 HB 124 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 124 BY REPRESENTATIVES CLAMAN, Rasmussen, Kopp, Josephson, Wool, Story, entitled: "An Act relating to the recording of documents; relating to notaries and notarization, including notarial acts performed for remotely located individuals; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 221 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 221(TRB) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TRIBAL AFFAIRS, entitled: "An Act providing for state recognition of federally recognized tribes; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Community and Regional Affairs Committees. Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Rex Leath Dana Walukiewicz This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Bishop, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Stevens, Revak. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2094 Report dated March 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Personnel Board Craig Johnson Alaska Public Offices Commission Dan LaSota Hardy “Van” Lawrence This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Wilson, Coghill, Kawasaki. SB 47 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 47 "An Act relating to the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; relating to the practice of physical therapy; and relating to the practice of occupational therapy" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator von Imhof, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Wilson, Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2095 SB 88 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 88 “An Act relating to the office of administrative hearings; relating to the types of proceedings handled by the office of administrative hearings; relating to the entities that may use the services of the office of administrative hearings; relating to the duties of the chief administrative law judge, including the power to hire professional staff; relating to the qualifications and powers of administrative law judges, including subpoena power; relating to the compensation of the chief administrative law judge; relating to complaints against administrative law judges and hearing officers; relating to reimbursement for costs incurred by the office of administrative hearings; relating to procedures for requesting and conducting proceedings of the office of administrative hearings; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 88(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senator Coghill. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 134 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to medical assistance reimbursement for the services of licensed professional counselors; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator von Imhof, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Wielechowski, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2096 SB 155 The Finance Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155 "An Act relating to exploration and mining rights; relating to annual labor requirements with respect to mining claims and related leases; relating to statements of annual labor; defining 'labor'; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 1837. Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 172 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1934. Signing do pass: Senator von Imhof, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Olson, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 173 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 173 "An Act relating to mobile intensive care paramedics; relating to duties of the State Medical Board and the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bishop, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Stevens, Revak. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2097 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 218 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 218 "An Act relating to road service area consolidation." Signing do pass: Senator Bishop, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 142 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 142(JUD) "An Act relating to Alaska Native organizations' family assistance programs." Signing do pass: Senator Bishop, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 234 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; 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" and recommended it be replaced with 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2098 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; 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." (Title Change SCR 13) Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wielechowski, Olson, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilson. The bill is on today’s calendar. SJR 14 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to actions upon veto. Signing do not pass: Senator Revak, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Coghill, Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 13 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 234, making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2099 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 240 SENATE BILL NO. 240 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to unemployment benefits during a period of state or national emergency resulting from a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar President Giessel stated in accordance with Rule 43(b), Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules, engrossment may be waived on all bills transmitted to the House this legislative day. Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 120 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE BILL NO. 120 "An Act relating to administration of psychotropic medication to a patient without the patient's informed consent; and providing for an effective date" be moved to the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 137 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE BILL NO. 137 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date" be moved to the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2100 Second Reading of House Bills HB 234 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; 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 second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered today. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; 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 adopted. Senator Hoffman 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 234(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2101 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold, Shower and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of the constitutional budget reserve fund section. The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 234(FIN) Adopt Constitutional Budget Reserve Section? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold, Shower and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section was adopted, and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 13 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13, which had been held on the Secretary's desk. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2102 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 234, making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 13 Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold, Shower and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 18 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, was read the second time. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 was read the third time. Senators Kawasaki, Begich, Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2103 The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 18 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold, Shower and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Bills (continued) SB 120 SENATE BILL NO. 120 "An Act relating to administration of psychotropic medication to a patient without the patient's informed consent; and providing for an effective date" which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar, was read the second time. Senator Wilson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 1969. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 120(HSS) was adopted. Senator Hoffman 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 120(HSS) was read the third time. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2104 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 120(HSS) "An Act relating to administration of psychotropic medication to a patient without the patient's informed consent; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 120(HSS) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson Nays: Wielechowski Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold, Shower and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 120(HSS) passed the Senate. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 137 SENATE BILL NO. 137 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date" which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar, was read the second time. Senator Hoffman 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. 137 was read the third time. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2105 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 137 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 137 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold, Shower and so, SENATE BILL NO. 137 passed the Senate. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Costello be excused from a call of the Senate from March 21 through March 22. Without objection, Senator Costello was excused. SCR 9 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1838). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2106 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Establishing the Task Force on Therapeutic Courts, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 9 Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold, Shower and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements SB 240 Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 240 "An Act relating to unemployment benefits during a period of state or national emergency resulting from a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak; and providing for an effective date" for the Finance Committee meeting on March 19 at 1:00 p.m. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 120 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 120(HSS) "An Act relating to administration of psychotropic medication to a patient without the patient's informed consent; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2107 SB 137 SENATE BILL NO. 137 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 234 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SJR 18 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Establishing the Task Force on Therapeutic Courts, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 13 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 234, making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2108 Adjournment Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 19, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:49 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2109 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: University of Alaska Board of Regents - Cachet Garrett -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2110 FINANCE Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 205 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 154 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP. -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- - Juneau, Fairbanks, Unalaska, Nome, Bethel, Kotzebue, Utqiagvik, Tok, Delta Junction: Sign Up by 10:15 a.m. **Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: 586-9085, Anchorage: 563-9085 Outside Juneau or Anchorage: 844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 155 EXPLORATION & MINING RIGHTS; ANNUAL LABOR Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += HB 205 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 154 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP. -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- - Anchorage, Mat-Su, Offnets: Sign Up by 2:30 p.m. **Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: 586-9085, Anchorage: 563-9085 Outside Juneau or Anchorage: 844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 205 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 154 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP. -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, Kenai, Kodiak, Seward, Valdez, Homer, Cordova: Sign Up by 10:15 a.m. (Continued on Next Page) 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2111 FINANCE (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) **Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: 586-9085, Anchorage: 563-9085 Outside Juneau or Anchorage: 844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + SB 240 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR COVID-19 Uniform Rule 23 Waived + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + University of Alaska FY21 Operating Budget - Committee of the Whole - Budget Closeout + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 18 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled to 3/20/20 -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska Mental Health Trust Board of Trustees - Anita Halterman - Rhonda Boyles State Medical Board - Lydia Mielke -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- + HB 133 JUVENILES: JUSTICE,FACILITES,TREATMENT -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ** Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: (907) 586-9085 From Anchorage: (907) 563-9085 Outside Juneau & Anchorage: 1-844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: shss@akleg.gov 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2112 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Mar 20 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/18/20 -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska Mental Health Trust Board of Trustees - Anita Halterman -Rhonda Boyles State Medical Board - Lydia Mielke - Sarah Bigelow-Hood -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- += HB 133 JUVENILES: JUSTICE,FACILITES,TREATMENT -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- ** Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: (907) 586-9085 From Anchorage: (907) 563-9085 Outside Juneau & Anchorage: 1-844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: shss@akleg.gov ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 18 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Violent Crime Compensation Board - Richard "Kay" Payne - Gregory Bringhurst -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 191 TRUSTS, TRUSTEES, COMMUNITY PROPERTY Mar 20 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 123 ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES (HB 123 Will be Considered After SB 8) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 8 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2113 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Marijuana Control Board - Christopher Jaime - Bruce Schulte - Casey Dschaak Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives - Bethel Belisle + SB 215 AK ED SAVINGS PROGRAMS/ELIGIBILITY -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 18 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 189 SPORT FISHING ENHANCEMENT SURCHARGE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 217 STATE LAND VOUCHER; PFDS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 204 STATE LAND SALES; PLATS; RIVERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ** All Off Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 160 FOREST LAND USE PLANS; TIMBER SALES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 16 SHARED ANIMAL AND RAW MILK/PRODUCTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 194 ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ** All Off Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2114 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 180 STATE GOV'T FINANCES: WEBSITE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 24 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:15 AM -- Please Note Time & Location -- + HB 208 RENAMING COLLEGE RD AS ALAN BORAAS RD **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:10 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY21 DOA Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + - Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Presentation - Budget Closeout 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2115 CORRECTIONS Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Subcommittee Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY21 DEED Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:20 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY21 DFG Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 2:05 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Subcommittee Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2116 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget: Budget Closeout Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Closeout Apr 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Will Meet if Needed ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + FY 2021 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 18 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Department of Military & Veterans' Affairs: FY21 Agency Budget - Subcommittee Closeout Invited Testimony by: - Craig Christenson, Deputy Commissioner, DMVA - Stephanie Richard, Administrative Service Director, Office of Management & Budget 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2117 NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget: Budget Closeout Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Closeout Apr 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Will Meet if Needed ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + FY 2021 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Alaska Marine Highway System Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Alaska Marine Highway System Continued Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Closeout Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Alaska Marine Highway System 2020-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2118 OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 18 Wednesday Davis 106 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Lunch & Learn: Aerospace Day in the Capitol: "Alaska Aerospace Corporation, Poker Flats, ACUASI" by Mark Lester, AAC President & CEO and Ross Garelick Bell, Executive Director of the Aerospace States Association Sponsored by Senator Stevens Mar 20 Friday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Lunch & Learn: "Navigating Alaska's Fiscal Crisis" by Jared Walczak, Director of State Tax Foundation Sponsored by Representative Pruitt