Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-03-20 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2145 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 20, 2020 Sixtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Costello, Reinbold 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 Bishop. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, We ask that you give us this day guidance, wisdom, compassion; keep our loved ones and our neighbors in our prayers. Especially our president, and our governor and his team, as well as our own team. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Senator Gray-Jackson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2146 Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the fifty-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 19 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 18 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 123, relating to the creation and regulation of electric reliability organizations; relating to participation of electric utilities in electric reliability organizations; relating to duties of electric reliability organizations; providing for integrated resource planning; and requiring project preapproval for certain interconnected large energy facilities. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 308 HOUSE BILL NO. 308 am BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2147 "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. Concur Messages SB 123 Message dated March 19 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(RBE) "An Act relating to the creation and regulation of electric reliability organizations; relating to participation of electric utilities in electric reliability organizations; relating to duties of electric reliability organizations; providing for integrated resource planning; requiring project preapproval for certain interconnected large energy facilities; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(RBE) am H "An Act relating to electric and telephone cooperatives; relating to telephone service and related telecommunications services; relating to the creation and regulation of electric reliability organizations; relating to participation of electric utilities in electric reliability organizations; relating to duties of electric reliability organizations; providing for integrated resource planning; requiring project preapproval for certain interconnected large energy facilities; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change HCR 18) Senator Hoffman moved the Senate concur in the House amendment. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2148 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 123(RBE) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 123(RBE)? Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(RBE) am H "An Act relating to electric and telephone cooperatives; relating to telephone service and related telecommunications services; relating to the creation and regulation of electric reliability organizations; relating to participation of electric utilities in electric reliability organizations; relating to duties of electric reliability organizations; providing for integrated resource planning; requiring project preapproval for certain interconnected large energy facilities; and providing for an effective date." Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment with a Legislative Letter of Intent. HCR 18 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to take up HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18, which had been held on the Secretary's desk. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2149 The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 123, relating to the creation and regulation of electric reliability organizations; relating to participation of electric utilities in electric reliability organizations; relating to duties of electric reliability organizations; providing for integrated resource planning; and requiring project preapproval for certain interconnected large energy facilities, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 18 Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 18 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Violent Crimes Compensation Board Richard “Kay” Payne Gregory Bringhurst 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 Micciche, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Hughes (by BW). 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2150 Report dated March 19 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: Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Bethel Belisle Marijuana Control Board Christopher Jaime Bruce Schulte Casey Dschaak 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. SB 30 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 30 "An Act establishing the middle college program for public school students; and relating to the powers of the University of Alaska" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 30(FIN) "An Act establishing the Alaska middle college program for public school students; relating to the powers of the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Wielechowski, Olson, Bishop. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2151 SB 210 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 210 "An Act relating to special request specialty organization registration plates" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 210(STA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Coghill, Kawasaki. Signing do pass: 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 217 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 217 "An Act establishing state land vouchers; relating to restricted land sales for veterans; relating to the veterans' land purchase discount; relating to the permanent fund dividend; relating to the duties of the Department of Revenue; authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to accept state land vouchers; relating to eligibility for public assistance; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(RES) "An Act relating to the veterans' land purchase discount; establishing state land vouchers; relating to the permanent fund dividend; relating to the duties of the Department of Revenue; authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to accept state land vouchers; relating to eligibility for public assistance; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair. Signing do not pass: Senators Kiehl, Kawasaki. Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill. Signing amend: Senator Revak. 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2152 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue 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 47 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" was read the second time. Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2094. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) 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. 47(FIN) was read the third time. 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2153 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 47(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 183 SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act relating to vehicles abandoned on private property" was read the second time. Senator Revak, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 2029. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) 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. 183(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) "An Act relating to vehicles abandoned on private property" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 183(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2154 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 193 SENATE BILL NO. 193 "An Act relating to liability of an electric utility for contact between vegetation and the utility's facilities; and relating to vegetation management plans" was read the second time. Senator Micciche, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2075. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(RES) was adopted. President Giessel stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(RES) will advance to third reading on the March 21 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 142 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 142(JUD) "An Act relating to Alaska Native organizations' family assistance programs" was read the second time. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 142(JUD) was read the third time. 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2155 The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 142(JUD) "An Act relating to Alaska Native organizations' family assistance programs" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 142(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Shower Excused: Costello, Hughes, Reinbold and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 142(JUD) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring – Jan Buron Senator Revak Representatives Gillis, Shaw Honoring – Rick Casillo Senators Revak, Shower Representattive Shaw Honoring – Alex Kuprienko Senators Revak, Gray-Jackson Honoring – Ronald Sheardown Alaska Aviation Museum Hall of Fame Senator Olson Honoring – Marge and Bob Baker Alaska Aviation Museum Hall of Fame Senator Olson Representative Lincoln 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2156 Honoring – Senator Ted Stevens Alaska Aviation Museum Hall of Fame Senator Olson Honoring – Ilisagvik College Representative Lincoln Senator Olson In Memoriam – Ugiaqtaq Wesley Aiken Representative Lincoln Senator Olson In Memoriam – Raphael “Angaraq” Jimmy Representatives Foster, Gillis Senator Revak In Memoriam – David Coleman Cobb Representative Rauscher Senator Shower Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House Message dated March 20 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 235 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2157 "An Act relating to allocations of funding for the Alaska Workforce Investment Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Unfinished Business SB 193 Senators Micciche, Stevens, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(RES) "An Act relating to liability of an electric utility for contact between vegetation and the utility's facilities; and relating to vegetation management plans." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived for the Finance Committee meeting on March 21 at 9:00 a.m. to hear a presentation on economic support for Alaskans impacted by COVID-19. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 47 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2158 SB 183 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) "An Act relating to vehicles abandoned on private property" 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 21, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:44 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2159 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 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 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 Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2160 FINANCE Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair -- + University of Alaska FY21 Operating Budget - Committee of the Whole - Budget Closeout <Item Above Removed from Agenda> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Uniform Rule 23(a) Waived + Presentation: Economic Support for Alaskans Impacted by COVID-19 **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: [email protected] + 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: [email protected] + 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: [email protected] + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2161 FINANCE (continued) 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: [email protected] + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 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: [email protected] + 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: [email protected] + 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: [email protected] + 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: [email protected] + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2162 FINANCE (continued) 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: [email protected] + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 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: [email protected] Mar 23 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 179 NURSING: LICENSURE; MULTISTATE COMPACT += SB 229 LIABILITY OF CONSULTING PHYSICIANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2163 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) 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 ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 20 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 123 ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES <Bill Hearing Canceled> (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** ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2164 LABOR & COMMERCE 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 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2165 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 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 ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2166 TRANSPORTATION 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 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> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 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 ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2167 NATURAL RESOURCES 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 ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES 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