Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2021-02-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0203 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 12, 2021 Twenty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 10:40 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Hoffman, von Imhof were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Shower was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Gray-Jackson. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. As members of the Alaska State Senate, we are grateful that our counterparts in the House have selected a speaker and seem to be close to organizing which will enable us to get the work of the people done in a timely and efficient manner. As we move forward, give us the strength to acknowledge that we have an obligation to work together setting aside partisan beliefs. Give our leadership in both houses the courage to make the right decisions on behalf of all of us. We know that our challenge is developing a comprehensive and sustainable budget and addressing the PFD issues. Help us end the session with a remedy on both. Guide us as we address other bills important to our communities that will keep us safe economically, mentally and physically. We acknowledge that decisions we make within the next few months will have an impact now and on future generations. 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0204 And finally, give us the strength to navigate through this pandemic knowing that there is light at the end of the tunnel that is beaming to let us know that “this too shall pass.” Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Shower be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Shower was excused. Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the twenty-third and twenty-fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated February 10 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Sections 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution and Alaska Statute 39.05.080, I submit the following appointee for confirmation: Regulatory Commission of Alaska Keith Kurber – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. Communications Disclosure letters received from the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, in accordance with AS 24.60, will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 1 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 1. 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0205 Standing Committee Reports SB 56 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 56 "An Act extending the January 15, 2021, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; providing for a financing plan; making temporary changes to state law in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the following areas: occupational and professional licensing, practice, and billing; telehealth; fingerprinting requirements for health care providers; charitable gaming and online ticket sales; access to federal stabilization funds; wills; unfair or deceptive trade practices; and meetings of shareholders; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(L&C) "An Act extending the January 15, 2021, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; providing for a financing plan; making temporary changes to state law in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the following areas: occupational and professional licensing, practice, and billing; telehealth; fingerprinting requirements for health care providers; charitable gaming and online ticket sales; access to federal stabilization funds; wills; unfair or deceptive trade practices; and meetings of shareholders; relating to informed consent for COVID-19 vaccines; relating to personal objections to the administration of COVID-19 vaccines; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Costello, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Gray-Jackson, Revak, Stevens, Holland. 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0206 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 7, indeterminate, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 8, indeterminate, Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs Fiscal Note No. 9, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 10, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SR 2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Urging the governor to issue a new declaration. was read the first time and was before the Senate. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Rules Committee Senators Reinbold, Costello offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS it is the position of the Senate that a health care provider may not administer a COVID-19 vaccine to an individual without first obtaining the informed consent of the individual or, if the individual is a minor child, of a parent or guardian of the minor child; and" Senator Reinbold moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0207 Senators Reinbold, Costello offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS the Senate supports that an individual or a parent or guardian of a minor child may object to the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine based on religious, medical, or other grounds, and that a person may not require an individual to provide justification or documentation to support the individual's decision to decline a COVID-19 vaccine or to decline a COVID-19 vaccine for a minor child; and" Senator Reinbold moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection Amendment No. 2 was adopted. SB 56 Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to discharge SENATE BILL NO. 56 from the Finance Committee. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 56 "An Act extending the January 15, 2021, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; providing for a financing plan; making temporary changes to state law in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the following areas: occupational and professional licensing, practice, and billing; telehealth; fingerprinting requirements for health care providers; charitable gaming and online ticket sales; access to federal stabilization funds; wills; unfair or deceptive trade practices; and meetings of shareholders; and providing for an effective date" be discharged from the Finance Committee?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 56 Discharge from Finance Committee? YEAS: 6 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Costello, Holland, Hughes, Micciche, Myers, Reinbold, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, Wilson Excused: Hoffman, Shower, von Imhof 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0208 and so, SENATE BILL NO. 56 failed to be discharged from the Finance Committee. SR 2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 am Urging the governor to issue a new declaration, was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 am Urging the governor to issue a new declaration, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SR 2 am Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Holland, Hughes, Micciche, Myers, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, Wilson Nays: Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Reinbold, Wielechowski Excused: Hoffman, Shower, von Imhof Begich changed from "NAY" to "YEA" and so, SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 79 SENATE BILL NO. 79 BY SENATOR KIEHL, entitled: "An Act relating to sport fishing, hunting, and trapping identification cards." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0209 SB 80 SENATE BILL NO. 80 BY SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON, entitled: "An Act relating to mental health education." was read the first time and referred to the Education, Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 81 SENATE BILL NO. 81 BY SENATOR OLSON, entitled: "An Act requiring background investigations of village public safety officer applicants by the Department of Public Safety; relating to the village public safety officer program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 82 SENATE BILL NO. 82 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to elections and election investigations." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary, State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Law Governor's transmittal letter dated February 11: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill authorizing the Attorney General to investigate potential violations of election laws or regulations. 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0210 This legislation would permit the Attorney General to investigate alleged election violations identified by the director of the Division of Elections, a member of the public, or by the Attorney General. A member of the public may submit a complaint alleging a violation to the Division of Elections within 30 days of the election or the violation, whichever is later. If the complaint alleges a violation of AS 15.13, the Division will forward the complaint to the Alaska Public Offices Commission for further review. For other election related allegations, the Division of Elections does a preliminary review for completeness, requests missing information as necessary, and may also dismiss complaints that are determined to be frivolous. Otherwise, complaints are forwarded to the Attorney General for action. In investigating an allegation, the Attorney General has the authority to compel witness testimony, issue subpoenas, and to produce documents or other evidence. The Attorney General also has the authority to hold hearings, administer oaths, make interrogatories, require written affidavits, and examine documentary evidence. Upon concluding an investigation, the Attorney General will share the results with the Division of Elections. If the Attorney General determines a violation of an election law or regulation has occurred, the Attorney General may bring a civil action to compel compliance with the law. The information collected over the course of the investigation will remain confidential unless it is used as the basis for a decision by the Division of Elections or is used in the civil action. If the Attorney General brings a civil action in court, the Attorney General may petition for, and the court may award the state, a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation. The court may also award the state reasonable attorney’s fees and investigation costs. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0211 SB 83 SENATE BILL NO. 83 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to elections; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Governor's transmittal letter dated February 11: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to election integrity (AS 15.07, 15.15, 15.20). This bill would provide additional tools for the Division of Elections to increase public trust in our elections. Ensuring the integrity of our elections is critical to the preservation of our democracy. This bill would strengthen and improve key aspects of Alaska’s election process specifically related to tabulation machine audits, voter signature verification, the costs associated with recounts, and mail-in-only voting in small communities. The Division of Elections needs more flexibility to conduct audits on the tabulation machines used to count votes. This bill would permit the division director to conduct additional hand counts and to audit more precincts as appropriate, to help ensure public confidence in the integrity of our election results. The bill would clarify that a voter’s signature and at least two voter identifiers are required on an absentee ballot envelope in order for that absentee ballot to be valid and counted. In addition, the bill would allow the director to set by regulation, the amount of money required to be put on deposit prior to a recount being initiated. That amount is currently set in statute. This will ensure that recount deposits are sufficient to cover the actual cost of conducting the recount. 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0212 Finally, the bill would allow communities with populations of less than 750 to conduct elections exclusively by mail, instead of in- person. At times, including during the current COVID-19 pandemic, for health, safety, and other legitimate reasons, small communities in our state have been unable to open and operate physical polling locations. This bill would permit the Division of Elections to work cooperatively with these communities to determine alternative ways of ensuring every voter is able to exercise their right to vote. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 84 SENATE BILL NO. 84 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "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." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0213 Governor's transmittal letter dated February 11: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that creates an option for Alaskans to choose to receive a voucher toward the purchase of State land in lieu of a cash permanent fund dividend payment. The voucher, issued by the Department of Revenue, would have a value set at twice the amount of the dividend as calculated by the statutory dividend formula. Dividend land vouchers do not expire, are transferable to another person, and can be used as payment for land sales contracts on or after the effective date of this bill. Vouchers may be combined with other vouchers or used individually, to purchase land offered for sale by the Department of Natural Resources. The vouchers may also be used in combination with the veterans’ land purchase price discount or separately towards restricted land sale purchases. Dividend vouchers are considered income or financial resources in determining eligibility for public assistance or state programs. If an individual who selects to receive a voucher over a cash dividend, is the subject to a writ of garnishment, or other debt collection, a creditor may lay claim against the voucher up to the amount of that year’s cash dividend. The Department of Revenue will annually report the number and value of vouchers issued and the Department of Natural Resources will report the number and value of vouchers accepted for land sales. In order to help Alaskans maximize the value of the annual dividend, to encourage economic development in our state, and to move more public land into private ownership, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0214 SB 85 SENATE BILL NO. 85 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to forest land use plans; relating to forest land use plan appeals; relating to negotiated timber sales; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources Governor's transmittal letter dated February 11: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to timber sales and harvests. Under current law, negotiated timber sales are authorized by three different statutes. This bill creates one comprehensive negotiated timber sale statute to provide the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources with the flexibility to negotiate timber sales to balance the evolving economics of the timber industry with the Alaska Constitution’s mandate for resource development in the public interest. The bill also amends statutes on forest land use plans. Under current law, such plans can be appealed or reconsidered under AS 44.37.011(b) and 11 AAC 02, and a timber sale contract entered into based on the commissioner’s best interest finding (BIF) may be appealed in the process outlined in AS 38.05.035(i). This leaves a timber sale subject to appeals at multiple stages, creating the risk of delays in timber harvests, and raising uncertainty among timber purchasers, processors, and investors. The bill remedies this situation by making forest land use plans non-appealable or subject to reconsideration under AS 44.37.011(b), while leaving intact other significant public process protections, including: the right to appeal a commissioner’s best interest finding concerning a timber sale under 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0215 AS 44.37.011(b); the public notice and written best interest finding requirements in AS 38.05.035(e)(6)(A); public notice requirements for negotiated sales of 500,000 board feet of timber or less in 38.05.945; and the requirement for public notice of disposal of state interests in Article VIII, Section 10, of the Alaska Constitution. The bill allows the department to negotiate more than one sale each year with a single purchaser of more than 500,000 board feet of timber under AS 35.05.118 and preserves the exemption of negotiated sales of more than 500,000 board feet of timber from the written best interest finding requirement under AS 38.05.035(e)(6)(A). This bill will result in more efficient land use planning and more predictable timber harvests, while retaining robust public and agency participation in the process. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor Unfinished Business SB 81 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 81 "An Act requiring background investigations of village public safety officer applicants by the Department of Public Safety; relating to the village public safety officer program; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 65 Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 65 "An Act relating to immunity for consulting physicians, podiatrists, osteopaths, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, dentists, optometrists, and pharmacists." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0216 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., February 15, 2021. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:56 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0217 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 Feb 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 12 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Presentation Continued from 2/10/2021 -- + Presentation: "School District Perspectives on Educating During the COVID-19 Pandemic" by Superintendents: - Karen Gaborik, Fairbanks School District - Kim Hankins, Lower Kuskokwim School District - Mike Hanley, Chugach & Aleutian Region School Districts - Larry Ledoux, Kodiak Island School District - Bridget Weiss, Juneau School District -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0218 EDUCATION (continued) Feb 15 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 19 EXTEND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY -- Public Testimony -- + SJR 8 COMPLETION OF UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT -- Public Testimony -- + SB 42 VIRTUAL AND EARLY EDUCATION, READING + SB 8 PRE-K/ELEM ED PROGRAMS/FUNDING; READING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Presentation: Alaska State School Board Report by James Fields + Consideration of Governor's Appointees to the Board of Education and Early Development: - Lorri van Diest - Keith Hamilton - Sally Stockhausen - Jeffry Erickson + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 19 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Presentation: "National Landscape and Policy Trends in Early Literacy" by Tom Kelly, Senior Policy Analyst with Education Commission of the States += SB 42 VIRTUAL AND EARLY EDUCATION, READING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 8 PRE-K/ELEM ED PROGRAMS/FUNDING; READING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Oil & Gas Severance Tax - Order of Operations + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0219 FINANCE (continued) Feb 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 56 EXTENDING COVID 19 DISASTER EMERGENCY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + - Sweep / Reverse Sweep + - Follow Up: Department of Education & University of Alaska + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Alaska Municipal League - Municipal Impacts from State Budget Actions + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Executive Order 119 - DHSS Reorganization + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Governor's FY22 Budget Amendments + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 65 LIABILITY CONSULTING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 70 OPIOID OVERDOSE DRUGS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM ---------------------------------------- 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0220 JUDICIARY Feb 12 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 14 SELECTION AND REVIEW OF JUDGES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Courts - TBA -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + COVID-19 Disaster Declaration, An Alternative Approach: Postponed -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- + Confirmation Hearing <Item Above Removed from Agenda> Feb 15 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights William Craig - Sitka + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Feb 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + "History of Pandemics" by David Barton, Historian Wall Builders + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 19 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Concerns Government's COVID Response "The Stand" Simone Gold, JD MD University of Alaska Anchorage COVID Projection Model, Epidemiologist Tom Hennessey TBA Consideration of Governor's Appointees: TBA ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 9 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0221 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Feb 15 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 69 EXEMPT RENEWABLE ENERGY ELECTRIC PLANTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 24 VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR CORPORATIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 45 AGE FOR NICOTINE/E-CIG; TAX E-CIG. -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB 22 INTENSIVE MGMT SURCHARGE/REPEAL TERM DATE <Bill Hearing Postponed to 2/15/2021> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 22 INTENSIVE MGMT SURCHARGE/REPEAL TERM DATE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0222 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Big Game Commercial Services Board -Michael Flores -Peter Buist -Aaron Bloomquist Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission -Jeremy Price -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 19 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Game -Stanley Hoffman Jr. -Jacob Fletcher -Lynn Keogh Jr. Regulatory Commission of Alaska -Robert Pickett -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 43 ELECTIONS, VOTING, CAMPAIGN FINANCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Alaska Public Offices Commission - Heather Hebdon += SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL -- Testimony <Invitation Only> TBA -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL -- Invited & Public Testimony - TBA -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0223 TRANSPORTATION Feb 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Overview: "Roads & Highways" by: - John MacKinnon, Commissioner - Rob Carpenter, Deputy Commissioner - Ryan Anderson, Northern Region Director - Lance Mearig, Southcoast Region Director - Wolfgang Junge, Central Region Director **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Overview: "Statewide Aviation & International Airports" by Deputy Commissioner John Binder + SJR 9 URGE EXEMPTION FOR CRUISE SHIPS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 23 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 12:30 PM + Senate Budget Subcommittee Overview ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0224 CORRECTIONS Feb 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Corrections - Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Corrections Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM FY22 Department of Education & Early Development Budget Feb 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM FY22 Department of Education & Early Development Budget ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Environmental Conservation - Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Feb 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:30 PM + Senate Budget Subcommittee Overview ---------------------------------------- 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0225 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- Feb 22 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- Feb 26 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- Mar 01 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- Mar 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:15 PM + - Alaska Judiciary Overview of Fiscal Situation, Program Requirements, Agency History, Agency Mission, & Outcomes - Anticipated Alaska Judiciary Budget Request by Doug Wooliver, Deputy Administrative Director, Alaska Court System ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- FY22 Agency Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 23 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM FY22 Agency Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM FY22 Agency Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0226 LAW Feb 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + Department Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM + FY 2022 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 23 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + FY 2022 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM + FY 2022 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Feb 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:30 AM + - Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Overview of Fiscal Situation, Program Requirements, Agency History + - Introduction of Governor's Department of Military & Veterans Affairs FY22 Budget Request Testimony by Invitation: - Craig Christensen, Deputy Commissioner of Department of Military & Veterans Affairs - Stephanie Richard, Administrative Service Director, Office of Management & Budget ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM FY22 Agency Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM FY22 Agency Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-02-12 Senate Journal Page 0227 NATURAL RESOURCES (continued) Mar 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM FY22 Agency Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Feb 15 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + Department Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + FY 2022 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 22 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + Department Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 24 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + FY 2022 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Feb 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + - Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Operating Budget Lookback, FY22 Highlights & Comparing FY22 to FY21 + - CARES Act Effect on FY21 & FY22 Operating Budget + - Division of Facilities Services - Consolidation Update