Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-03-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2119 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 19, 2020 Fifty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:04 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 von Imhof. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father we are gathered here today in the Capitol trying to do the work of the state in a swift and timely fashion. We are working together, albeit six feet apart, trying to do what is best for the state; getting the supplemental budget, parts of the capital budget and the operating budget together so we can provide the funding for the state during this difficult time. Please be with us. Help us keep our strength. Help us keep our good attitudes in a cooperative manner. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. Senator Coghill led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2120 Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the fifty-eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor SB 101 Message dated March 12 and received March 17 was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 12 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An Act establishing March 12 of each year as Ashley Johnson-Barr Day." Chapter 1, SLA 2020 Effective Date: 6/10/20 HB 206 Message dated March 16 and received March 17 was read stating: Dear President Giessel: On this date, I have signed, with line-item vetoes, the following bill passed during the second session of the Thirty-First Alaska State Legislature, and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 206(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 2, SLA 2020 [Effective Date: See Chapter] 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2121 The following reductions were made to the Mental Health Capital and Operating budget. The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery Grants, were reduced by $70,200 Unrestricted General Fund (UGF) because the work can be accomplished with existing funding; this item was not a recommendation of the Mental Health Trust. The Department of Law, Civil Division Except Janus, was reduced by $100,100 UGF which does not reflect a desire to reduce the program, but a rejection of the proposed appropriation structure; this item was not a recommendation of the Mental Health Trust. Finally, in the Department of Revenue for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, $2,000,000 UGF was reduced from the Mental Health Beneficiary and Special Needs Housing project to bring the funding level in line with historical funding for this program. In addition to covering the FY2021 Mental Health budget, this bill also contains critical supplemental authorization for FY2020 necessary to respond to COVID-19. After my vetoes, the total enacted amount of this bill, inclusive of the FY2020 supplemental COVID-19 funding, is $240.7 million comprised of $169.5 million of Unrestricted General Funds, $45 million of Designated General Funds, $17.2 million of other funds, and $9 million of federal funds. We must work together to prioritize State funded programs, and programs funded at the local level. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor HB 29 Message dated March 16 and received March 17 was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 16 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2122 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(HSS) am S "An Act relating to insurance coverage for benefits provided through telehealth; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 3, SLA 2020 Effective Date: 3/17/20 Messages from the House Message dated March 18 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 197 HOUSE BILL NO. 197 BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCK, entitled: "An Act extending the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following reports dated March 18, from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration, were received in accordance with AS 23.40.215: Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Teachers Education Association at Mt. Edgecumbe. Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Public Safety Employees Association. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2123 Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Confidential Employees Association. Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska Vocational Technical Center Teachers' Association. President Giessel referred the reports to the Finance Committee. The following letter was received from Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer and is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Senate: Letter dated March 17 certifying the proper filing of an initiative entitled: "An Act changing the oil and gas production tax for certain fields, units, and nonunitized reservoirs on the North Slope." Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 19 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Education Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: University of Alaska Board of Regents Cachet Garrett This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Stevens, Chair; Senators Coghill, Begich. SB 189 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 189 "An Act relating to the fish and game fund; establishing the sport fishing enhancement surcharge; relating to the repeal of the sport fishing facility surcharge; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 21, ch. 18, SLA 2016; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2124 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 189(RES) "An Act relating to the fish and game fund; establishing the sport fishing enhancement surcharge; relating to personal use fishing permits and fees; relating to the repeal of the sport fishing facility surcharge; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 21, ch. 18, SLA 2016; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Revak, Bishop, Coghill. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was 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 55 SENATE BILL NO. 55 "An Act relating to judges of the court of appeals; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary 2d Committee Substitute offered on page 1886. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(2d JUD) 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. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2125 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(2d JUD) was read the third time. Senators Wielechowski, Begich, Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(2d JUD) "An Act relating to judges of the court of appeals; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 55(2d JUD) 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(2d JUD) 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 134 SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to medical assistance reimbursement for the services of licensed professional counselors; and providing for an effective date" 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. 134 was read the third time. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2126 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to medical assistance reimbursement for the services of licensed professional counselors; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 134 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. 134 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 155 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" was read the second time. Senator Micciche, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 1837. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) 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. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2127 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) was read the third time. Senators Micciche, Coghill, Stedman, Revak, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSSSB 155(RES) 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, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) 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 172 SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2128 Senator Bishop, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1934. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; requiring a report on the State Medical Board's audit compliance; 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172 (L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; requiring a report on the State Medical Board's audit compliance; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 172(L&C) 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(L&C) 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. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2129 Citations Honoring – Chugach State Park Senators Giessel, von Imhof Representatives Johnston, Kopp th Honoring – Southeast Alaska Land Trust 25 Anniversary Representative Hannan Honoring – Alaska Air Ambulance and Aviation Search and Rescue Support Organizations Representatives Gillis, Lincoln, Zulkosky In Memoriam – Andrew Gamble, Jr. Representative Kreiss-Tomkins Senator Stedman Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Announcements Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived in order to hold Finance Committee meetings on March 21 and March 22 at 9:00 a.m. to consider bills previously heard and scheduled. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 197 Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 197 "An Act extending the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; 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. HB 235 Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(FIN) "An Act relating to allocations of funding for the Alaska Workforce Investment Board; 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. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2130 HB 124 Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 124 "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" for the Judiciary Committee meeting on March 20 at 1:30 p.m. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Recess Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:49 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 2:01 p.m. Engrossment SB 55 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(2d JUD) "An Act relating to judges of the court of appeals; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 134 SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to medical assistance reimbursement for the services of licensed professional counselors; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2131 SB 155 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 172 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; requiring a report on the State Medical Board's audit compliance; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 20, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:01 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2132 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 Mar 24 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting 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 -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2133 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE 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. **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 + HB 197 EXTEND SEISMIC HAZARDS SAFETY COMMISSION Uniform Rule 23 Waived + HB 235 AK WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD:ALLOCATIONS Uniform Rule 23 Waived <Pending Referral> + 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 <Item Above Removed from Agenda> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2134 FINANCE (continued) Mar 21 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Uniform Rule 23(a) Waived **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 22 Sunday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Uniform Rule 23(a) Waived **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.commttiee@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 23 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 24 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2135 FINANCE (continued) Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 28 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 29 Sunday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2136 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 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 Mar 23 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 179 NURSING: LICENSURE; MULTISTATE COMPACT += SB 229 LIABILITY OF CONSULTING PHYSICIANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: State Medical Board - Larry Daugherty += HB 133 JUVENILES: JUSTICE,FACILITES,TREATMENT += SB 238 INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT;PROTECTIVE CUSTODY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2137 JUDICIARY Mar 20 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 123 ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES (HB 123 Will be Considered After SB 8) + HB 124 ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS AND NOTARIZATION Uniform Rule 23 Waived + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 8 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS Mar 23 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 25 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 27 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 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 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2138 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 24 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Massage Therapists - Kristin Tri Labor Relations Agency - Patty Burley Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers - Wendy Lawrence Real Estate Commission - Samuel Goldman Board of Professional Counselors - Laura Patin + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES 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: += SB 130 SEAFOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT Mar 23 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 204 STATE LAND SALES; PLATS; RIVERS -- Public Testimony -- += SJR 15 STATE FULL SHARE OF PROFITS IN ANWR -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 184 EXTEND FISHERY RESOURCE LAND. TAX CREDIT -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov - All Off Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2139 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Big Game Commercial Services Board - Peter Buist Regulatory Commission of Alaska - Robert Pickett -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- += SB 160 FOREST LAND USE PLANS; TIMBER SALES -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov - All Off Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Fisheries - John Wood += SB 70 REPEAL OCEAN POLLUTION MONITORS/FEE -- Public Testimony -- + SB 214 HUNTING/FISHING ID CARDS: DISABLED VETS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 194 ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS -- Public Testimony -- += HB 203 TRANSPORTATION OF LIVE CRAB -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov - All Off Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 180 STATE GOV'T FINANCES: WEBSITE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 210 LICENSE PLATES: SPECIALTY ORGANIZATIONS 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2140 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Mar 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 115 ABSENTEE VOTING -- Public Testimony -- + HB 113 MILITARY FAMILY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE -- Public Testimony -- + HB 221 STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + 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 ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2141 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 -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Subcommittee Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2142 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + 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 -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY 2021 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + 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 ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-19 Senate Journal Page 2143 PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY 2021 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Alaska Marine Highway System Continued Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Closeout Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Alaska Marine Highway System ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS 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