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2021-01-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0021 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday January 22, 2021 Fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 10:40 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators von Imhof, Wilson were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Revak. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Senator Costello led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the second and third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0022 Messages from the Governor Letters dated November 3, 2020, December 28, 2020, January 8, January 18, and January 19 were read stating on February 4, 2021 in accordance with Article III, Sections 26 and 27, of the Alaska Constitution and Alaska Statute 39.05.080, I submitted a list of appointees for confirmation. The following appointees have withdrawn themselves from consideration, effective immediately: State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Eric Milliken – Anchorage Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Rex Leath – Wasilla Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Cheryl Brantley – Anchorage Board of Nursing Emily Henry – Anchorage The following appointee is withdrawn from consideration, effective immediately: Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Zera “Blake” Thomas – Wasilla A Declaration of Disaster Emergency and initial finance plan dated October 28, 2020 authorizing Public Assistance for the Aleutians East Borough and Lake and Peninsula Borough as the result of a magnitude (M)7.8 earthquake on July 21, 2020, with an accompanying letter, was received pursuant to AS 26.23.020. The declaration, letter and finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. A Declaration of Public Health Disaster Emergency and initial finance plan dated November 6, 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with an accompanying letter, was received pursuant to AS 26.23.020. The declaration, letter and finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0023 A Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated December 5, 2020 and initial finance plan authorizing Public Assistance for the entire Southeast Region of Alaska (2020 Southeast Alaska Storm) as the result of a severe storm which began November 30, 2020, with an accompanying letter, was received pursuant to AS 26.23.020. The declaration, letter and finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. A Declaration of Public Health Disaster Emergency and initial finance plan dated December 15, 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with an accompanying letter, was received pursuant to AS 26.23.020. The declaration, letter and finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Message dated December 16, 2020 was read stating: Dear President Giessel: This letter confirms my Administration’s position that Executive Branch Department heads and Boards and Commissions appointees to Executive Branch Boards, who have not received a confirmation vote, continue to serve under valid appointments. I am also exercising my constitutional authority under the Alaska Constitution, Article III, Section 27 to continue their appointments. By February 3, 2021, I will present the names of those previously appointed under Article III, but not confirmed, along with any new appointments, to the 32nd Alaska State Legislature so they may consider the appointments through the normal confirmation process. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor Amended Disaster Declaration dated December 29, 2020, regarding the 2020 Southeast Alaska Storm. The amended declaration and letter had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0024 A Declaration of Public Health Disaster Emergency and initial finance plan dated January 14 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with an accompanying letter, was received pursuant to AS 26.23.020. The declaration, letter and finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. A Declaration of Disaster Emergency and initial finance plan dated January 15 authorizing disaster public assistance for the Bering Strait Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA) for damages from a severe sea storm on November 4 – 7, 2020, with an accompanying letter, was received pursuant to AS 26.23.020. The declaration, letter and finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. A letter dated January 15 was received requesting legislative concurrence with the accompanying preliminary finance plan (as required by AS 26.23.020(k)(2)), for the 2020 Southeast Storm Disaster. The letter and preliminary finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Testing Our Resilience 2020 Annual Report in accordance with AS 18.56.200 Alaska State Legislature Task Force on Therapeutic Courts Evaluations & Recommendations Final Report January 18, 2021 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Alaska Energy Authority Susitna-Watana Hydro Report to the Legislature 2018 in accordance with AS 44.83.085 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0025 Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report to the Alaska State Legislature October 2020 in accordance with ch. 39, SLA 2015 Department of Health and Social Services Office of Children's Services 2020 Child Welfare Outcomes and Caseworker Retention Report November 13, 2020 in accordance with AS 47.14.112 Alaska Health Information Exchange 2020 Progress & Recommendations Report in accordance with AS 18.23.315 Annual Medicaid Reform Report FY 2020 in accordance with AS 47.05.270 Department of Health and Social Services Department of Corrections Recidivism Reduction Joint Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 in accordance with AS 47.38.100 Department of Law Civil Division 2020 Alaska Annual Report on Activities of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws December 29, 2020 from Susan R. Pollard, Chair, Alaska Uniform Law Delegation Department of Public Safety 2020 Report on Untested Sexual Assault Examination Kits October 30, 2020 in accordance with AS 44.41.070 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0026 Department of Revenue Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Annual Report January 19, 2021 in accordance with AS 06.65.350 Alaska Marine Highway System Fund Investment Earnings Report January 20, 2021 in accordance with AS 19.65.070 Alaska Marine Highway Vessel Replacement Fund Investment Earnings Report January 20, 2021 in accordance with AS 37.05.550 Office of the Governor Alaska Criminal Justice Commission 2020 Annual Report October 30, 2020 in accordance with AS 44.19.647 Legislative Affairs Agency A Report to the Thirty-First State Legislature Listing Alaska Statutes with Delayed Repeals or Delayed Amendments and Examining Court Decisions and Opinions of the Attorney General Construing Alaska Statutes December 2020 in accordance with AS 24.20.065 Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Alaska Sustainable Energy Act Annual Report 2020 Progress Report in accordance with AS 44.42.067 The following Budget and Audit Reports were received from Kris Curtis, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2020 Annual Report, Unabridged 2020 Annual Report, Condensed 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0027 Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Sunset Review June 19, 2020 Regulatory Commission of Alaska FY 19 Annual Report Special Review April 6, 2020 Board of Public Accountancy Sunset Review April 8, 2020 Department of Education and Early Development Special Education Service Agency Sunset Review April 3, 2020 Department of Health and Social Services Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Eligibility August 27, 2020 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Transportation Costs October 28, 2020 Office of Children's Services Compliance with Foster Care Reform Laws, Part 1 November 10, 2020 Department of Natural Resources Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas Sunset Review April 8, 2020 Department of Revenue Mustang Operations Center 1 LLC Loan Special Review July 24, 2020 Alaska Court System Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association Sunset Review June 9, 2020 Office of the Governor Alaska Criminal Justice Commission Sunset Review June 12, 2020 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0028 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 1 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund and appropriations from the Alaska permanent fund. (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SJR 2 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 BY SENATOR SHOWER, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the membership of the judicial council. (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SJR 3 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 BY SENATOR SHOWER, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to political caucuses in the legislature. (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0029 SJR 4 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY SENATOR HUGHES, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to abortion. (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SJR 5 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit; and relating to the budget reserve fund. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Governor's transmittal letter dated January 19: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill proposing a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska, Article IX, Sections 16 and 17. The proposed amendment would change the baseline for the constitutional appropriation limit so that appropriations for a fiscal year would not exceed the average of the appropriations for the previous three years plus the cumulative percent change in inflation or population, whichever is greater, over the previous three year period. The amendment would exempt from the spending limit appropriations to state savings accounts, the permanent fund and for permanent fund dividend payments, appropriations of bond proceeds and the principal and interest on those bonds, and appropriations of money from a non- state source. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0030 Additionally, the proposed amendment would change the budget reserve fund established in Article IX, Section 17 so that it can only be used as a funding source, if the amount in the general fund for a given year, is less than the appropriation limit. The budget reserve would be available for no other purpose. We must develop a stable and sustainable budget in order to assure economic growth in our State. This amendment provides an important tool for curbing unsustainable growth in government spending by indexing future appropriations to those made in prior fiscal years while ensuring the State has a reserve balance to stabilize revenues during years of unexpected decline. This resolution is a simple but powerful way to structurally cap government growth. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SJR 6 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund, appropriations from the permanent fund, and the permanent fund dividend. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0031 Governor's transmittal letter dated January 19: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska, Article IX, Section 15. The proposed amendment would establish a percent-of-market-value (POMV) rule to limit annual expenditures from the permanent fund and establish the permanent fund dividend (PFD) in the Alaska Constitution. Since it was created by constitutional amendment in 1976, the permanent fund has become a vital component to Alaska’s financial and economic health. Alaskans had the foresight to ensure that a portion of Alaska’s newfound oil wealth would be saved for the future benefit of our state. The PFD, established soon thereafter, has created a critical link between the people and their government by providing every Alaskan a share of the state's natural resource wealth. Today, the permanent fund and the earnings it generates, are Alaska’s largest source of revenue. It has never been more important for us to increase protections of the fund for future generations. I’m proposing the adoption of a spending rule limiting yearly withdraws to a percentage of its market value as the most effective means to preserve the fund. The resolution would also require that a portion of funds withdrawn be used for a dividend and require that any future change to the dividend program be approved by the voters. With this resolution, we respect the will of the people and the Constitutional Convention delegates who wanted all Alaskans to benefit from our state’s natural resources. The resolution will protect the permanent fund and the dividend program. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. This amendment would be placed before the voters at the next state general election. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0032 SJR 7 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to prohibiting the establishment of a state tax without the approval of the voters of the state; and relating to the initiative process. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Governor's transmittal letter dated January 19: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska, Article IX, Section 1 and Article XI, Section 6. The proposed amendment would provide that any law establishing a state tax shall not take effect absent a vote of the majority of the voters of the state. Additionally, the amendment would require that any voter initiative establishing a state tax would not take effect unless approved by the legislature. I’m proposing this measure as the most effective means of involving Alaskans in the decisions to levy taxes to pay for State services. This proposal preserves the legislature’s taxing authority while also recognizing the people’s voice as exercised through the ballot box. This amendment would be placed before the voters at the next state general election. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0033 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 1 SENATE BILL NO. 1 BY SENATORS GRAY-JACKSON, Begich, entitled: "An Act prohibiting the use of chokeholds by peace officers; and relating to justification of use of force by peace officers." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 2 SENATE BILL NO. 2 BY SENATORS GRAY-JACKSON, Begich, entitled: "An Act relating to reporting acts of misconduct by peace officers; relating to de-escalation procedures used by peace officers; relating to peace officer certificates; and relating to the Alaska Police Standards Council." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 3 SENATE BILL NO. 3 BY SENATORS GRAY-JACKSON, Begich, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Police Standards Council; requiring a peace officer to attempt to de- escalate a situation and use alternative non-lethal methods of engagement before discharging a firearm; and requiring a peace officer to provide an oral warning before discharging a firearm." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0034 SB 4 SENATE BILL NO. 4 BY SENATORS GRAY-JACKSON, Begich, entitled: "An Act relating to justification of use of force by a peace officer; and relating to shooting at a moving vehicle." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 5 SENATE BILL NO. 5 BY SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON, entitled: "An Act establishing Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 6 SENATE BILL NO. 6 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act relating to retirement incentives for members of the defined benefit retirement plan of the teachers' retirement system and the defined benefit retirement plan of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Education, Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0035 SB 7 SENATE BILL NO. 7 BY SENATORS GRAY-JACKSON, Begich, entitled: "An Act requiring the Department of Public Safety to publish certain policies and procedures on the departments Internet website." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 8 SENATE BILL NO. 8 BY SENATOR BEGICH, entitled: "An Act relating to early education programs provided by school districts; relating to school age eligibility; relating to funding for early education programs; establishing early education programs and a voluntary parent program; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to certification of teachers; establishing a reading intervention program for public school students enrolled in grades kindergarten through three; establishing a reading program in the Department of Education and Early Development; establishing a teacher retention working group; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0036 SB 9 SENATE BILL NO. 9 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to alcoholic beverages; relating to the regulation of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages; relating to licenses, endorsements, and permits involving alcoholic beverages; relating to common carrier approval to transport or deliver alcoholic beverages; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to offenses involving alcoholic beverages; amending Rule 17(h), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 10 SENATE BILL NO. 10 BY SENATOR BEGICH, entitled: "An Act establishing a grant program to provide to essential workers the tuition and fees to attend a state-supported postsecondary educational institution." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Education and Finance Committees. SB 11 SENATE BILL NO. 11 BY SENATOR BEGICH, entitled: "An Act relating to community property and to community property trusts; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0037 SB 12 SENATE BILL NO. 12 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act relating to temporary courtesy licenses for military spouses; and relating to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 13 SENATE BILL NO. 13 BY SENATOR BEGICH, entitled: "An Act relating to oil and gas exploration, production, and pipeline transportation property taxes; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. SB 14 SENATE BILL NO. 14 BY SENATOR SHOWER, entitled: "An Act relating to the selection and retention of judicial officers for the court of appeals and the district court and of magistrates; relating to the duties of the judicial council; relating to the duties of the Commission on Judicial Conduct; and relating to retention or rejection of a judicial officer." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0038 SB 15 SENATE BILL NO. 15 BY SENATOR COSTELLO, entitled: "An Act relating to the Open Meetings Act; and establishing a civil penalty for violations of the open meeting requirements by members of governmental bodies." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 16 SENATE BILL NO. 16 BY SENATORS BEGICH, Gray-Jackson, entitled: "An Act relating to the authority and procedures of the State Commission for Human Rights; requiring an annual report concerning the payment of equal pay for comparable work; increasing the minimum wage; relating to and prohibiting wage discrimination based on the sex of an employee; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 17 SENATE BILL NO. 17 BY SENATOR BEGICH, entitled: "An Act relating to the retrofitting of certain public facilities and community facilities; relating to the performance of energy audits on schools and community facilities; relating to the duties of the Alaska Energy Authority and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; creating a rapid economic recovery office in the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and relating to the state energy policy and energy source reporting by state agencies." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0039 SB 18 SENATE BILL NO. 18 BY SENATOR BEGICH, entitled: "An Act directing school districts to set maximum class sizes; and establishing a grant program to support class size reduction in public elementary schools." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 19 SENATE BILL NO. 19 BY SENATOR STEVENS, entitled: "An Act extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 20 SENATE BILL NO. 20 BY SENATOR STEVENS, entitled: "An Act relating to recognition of certificates of out- of-state teachers." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 21 SENATE BILL NO. 21 BY SENATOR REVAK, entitled: "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." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0040 SB 22 SENATE BILL NO. 22 BY SENATOR REVAK, entitled: "An Act repealing the termination date for the intensive management hunting license surcharge." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 23 SENATE BILL NO. 23 BY SENATOR REVAK, entitled: "An Act relating to proposing and enacting laws by initiative." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 24 SENATE BILL NO. 24 BY SENATOR WILSON, entitled: "An Act authorizing virtual meetings of shareholders of a corporation; and authorizing virtual meetings of members of a nonprofit corporation." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 25 SENATE BILL NO. 25 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act relating to the establishment and maintenance of an Internet website providing information on state government financial transactions and specifying the information to be made available on the website." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0041 SB 26 SENATE BILL NO. 26 BY SENATOR WILSON, entitled: "An Act repealing the certificate of need program for health care facilities; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 27 SENATE BILL NO. 27 BY SENATOR HUGHES, entitled: "An Act relating to industrial hemp; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Resources Committees. SB 28 SENATE BILL NO. 28 BY SENATOR BEGICH, entitled: "An Act establishing April 24 of each year as Vic Fischer and Jack Coghill Constitution of the State of Alaska Day; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0042 SB 29 SENATE BILL NO. 29 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act relating to the powers of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission; relating to administrative areas for regulation of certain commercial set net entry permits; establishing a buy- back program for certain set net entry permits; providing for the termination of state set net tract leases under the buy-back program; closing certain water to commercial fishing; and providing for an effective date." (Prefile released January 8, 2021) was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. Unfinished Business Letters dated October 30, 2020 and December 7, 2020 were received stating pursuant to AS 44.33.431, President Giessel made the following appointments: Alaska Minerals Commission Enric Fernandez Jeff DeFreest Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 25, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:03 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0043 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 Jan 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Jan 25 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM Organizational Meeting Jan 29 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Department of Education & Early Development Introduction & Update by Commissioner Johnson 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0044 FINANCE Jan 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Committee Organization/Introduction of Members & Staff + Department of Natural Resources - Production Forecast by Commissioner Corri Feige & Commercial Analyst Pascal Umekwe Jan 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Department of Revenue - Revenue Forecast by Dan Stickel, Chief Economist Jan 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Office of Management & Budget - Governor's FY22 Budget Proposal by Neil Steininger, Director ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Jan 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0045 JUDICIARY Jan 25 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Please Note Location Change -- + Overview: Emergency Disaster Declaration Extension by Department of Law & Department of Health & Social Services (Tentative) **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Jan 29 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Please Note Location Change -- + Overview: Continued COVID Health Orders & Impact on Alaskans by Department of Law & Department of Health & Social Services + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Jan 25 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0046 RESOURCES Jan 25 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Department of Natural Resources Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Jan 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Jan 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL <Pending Referral> Jan 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Jan 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2021-01-22 Senate Journal Page 0047 JOINT COMMITTEES REDISTRICTING BOARD Jan 26 Tuesday By Teleconference 2:30 PM + Board Policy Review & Discussion - Public Meeting & Notice Policy - Public Records Policy - Member Compensation Policy - Member & Staff Travel Per Diem Policy + Adoption of One or More Board Policies Public Numbers: Anchorage 563-9085, Juneau 586-9085, Other 844-586-9085