Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2021-04-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0787 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 23, 2021 Ninety-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 10:45 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senators Kawasaki, Olson, Reinbold, Wilson were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Wielechowski was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Gray-Jackson. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Durante estos ?ltimos d?as de la sesi?n legislativa, continuemos haciendo el trabajo en nombre de nuestros electores. During these last days of the legislative session, let us continue to do the work on behalf of our constituents. Let us work diligently not to seek personal power and glory but to only do the right thing on behalf of the citizens of Alaska. And lastly, help us to make wise decisions with the expansion of resources that we will be blessed with in the near future. Amen. Senator Bishop led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0788 Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the ninety-third and ninety-fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Wielechowski be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Wielechowski was excused. Messages from the House Message dated April 22 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 14 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 BY REPRESENTATIVES RASMUSSEN, Kreiss-Tomkins, Hopkins, Schrage, Drummond, LeBon, McCarty, McCabe, Prax, Cronk, Hannan, Tuck, Thompson, Vance, McKay, Spohnholz, Josephson, Wool, Story, Carpenter, Nelson, Snyder, Supporting the passage by the United States Congress of the SAFE Banking Act of 2019, sec. 110606 of the Heroes Act, or similar legislation relating to cannabis-related legitimate businesses' access to financial services. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0789 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 169 HOUSE BILL NO. 169 am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for public education and transportation of students; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Prevention and Response Annual Report FY 2020 in accordance with AS 46.08.060 Standing Committee Reports SB 7 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 7 "An Act requiring the Department of Public Safety to publish certain policies and procedures on the department's Internet website." Signing no recommendation: Senator Shower, Chair; Senators Holland, Costello. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0790 SB 12 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 12 "An Act relating to temporary courtesy licenses for military spouses; and relating to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development." Signing do pass: Senator Shower, Chair; Senators Kawasaki, Costello. Signing no recommendation: Senator Holland. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 20 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 20 "An Act relating to recognition of certificates of out-of-state teachers" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to teaching certificates for teachers holding out-of-state certificates." Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Olson, von Imhof. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilson. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 28 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 28 "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" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(STA) 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0791 Signing no recommendation: Senator Shower, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Holland, Kawasaki. Signing amend: Senator Costello. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Office of the Governor The bill is on today's calendar. SB 47 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 47 "An Act relating to special registration plates for vehicles owned by persons with disabilities." Signing do pass: Senator Shower, Chair; Senators Holland, Kawasaki, Costello. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 71 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to special request registration plates celebrating the arts; relating to artwork in public buildings and facilities; relating to the management of artwork under the art in public places fund; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska State Council on the Arts; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act relating to special request registration plates celebrating the arts; relating to artwork in public buildings and facilities; relating to the management of artwork under the art in public places fund; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska State Council on the Arts; establishing the Alaska arts and cultural investment fund; and providing for an effective date." 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0792 Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wielechowski, von Imhof. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilson, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Education and Early Development The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 76 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 76 "An Act relating to vehicles abandoned on private property." Signing do pass: Senator Shower, Chair; Senators Holland, Kawasaki, Costello. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 94 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 94 "An Act relating to the education loan program and Alaska supplemental education loan program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 94(EDC) Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Hughes, Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0793 SJR 13 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Supporting broadband deployment in the state; recognizing the benefits of broadband; urging facilitation of broadband deployment; urging engagement with stakeholders; urging the United States Congress to include broadband in 2021 federal infrastructure legislation; and urging the Alaska delegation in Congress to advocate for flexible broadband funding parameters, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(CRA) Supporting broadband deployment in the state; recognizing the benefits of broadband; urging facilitation of broadband deployment; urging engagement with stakeholders; urging the development of a temporary centralized, technology- neutral broadband and Internet access working group in the state; urging the United States Congress to include broadband in 2021 federal infrastructure legislation; urging broadband providers to use savings from federal infrastructure legislation to provide broadband service at a reduced rate to the state and its political subdivisions; and urging the Alaska delegation in Congress to advocate for flexible broadband funding parameters. Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Myers. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0794 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 76, extending the January 15, 2021, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; approving and ratifying declarations of a public health disaster emergency; 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; meetings of shareholders; and school operating funds; relating to informed consent for COVID-19 vaccines; relating to personal objections to the administration of COVID-19 vaccines; providing immunity from liability and disciplinary action for occupational licensees for exposure of clients to COVID-19; and providing immunity from liability for persons engaging in business and their employees for exposure of customers to COVID-19. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0795 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 130 SENATE BILL NO. 130 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to electronic pull-tabs." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 28 SENATE BILL NO. 28 "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" was read the second time. Senator Shower, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered today. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(STA) was adopted. Senator Hughes 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. 28(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(STA) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0796 CSSB 28(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 15 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof Excused: Kawasaki, Olson, Reinbold, Wielechowski, Wilson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(STA) passed the Senate. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Ronald Wall Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop Honoring - 2020 Top Forty Under Forty Recipients Senator(s) Revak Honoring - Dr. Tom Wood Senator(s) Revak, Costello Representative(s) Rasmussen Honoring - Meera Kohler Senator(s) Revak, Gray-Jackson Representative(s) Shaw Honoring - Gus Schumacher Senator(s) Revak Representative(s) Claman Honoring - Anchorage Chamber 2020 Gold Pan Award Winners Senator(s) Revak 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0797 Honoring - Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson Arctic Warriors Senator(s) Revak, Wielechowski Representative(s) Nelson Honoring - 2021 Business Hall of Fame Laureates Senator(s) Revak Honoring - Service High School Boys' Swimming and Diving Team 2020 State Invite Champions Senator(s) Revak Representative(s) Shaw, Schrage Honoring - The Alaska Travel Industry Association Senator(s) Revak Honoring - Eagle Scouts of District M Senator(s) Revak Honoring - Greg Trevino Representative(s) Hopkins, Wool Honoring - Alaska Pioneer Homes Administrators & Staff Representative(s) Fields Senator(s) Hughes, Begich Honoring - Noah Aiden Jefferson Representative(s) Nelson Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Camp Fire Alaska A Light in a Dark Time Representative(s) Nelson, Snyder Honoring - Monroe Catholic High School Rams Boys' Basketball Team: 2021 State Champions Representative(s) LeBon, Thompson, Cronk Honoring - Women in Safe Homes (WISH) and Agnes Moran Representative(s) Ortiz Senator(s) Stedman 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0798 Honoring - Robert "Bob" Newell, Jr. Representative(s) Ortiz Senator(s) Stedman Honoring - Zurin Alexander Trzaska Representative(s) Nelson Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Ben Walker Representative(s) Drummond, Shaw Senator(s) Revak Honoring - District 39 Cities for Their Efforts During the COVID-19 Pandemic Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Olson In Memoriam - Clare "Gus" Gillespie Senator(s) Revak Representative(s) Tuck In Memoriam - Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Shurer Senator(s) Revak In Memoriam - Milton Behr Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop Representative(s) Hopkins In Memoriam - Mattie Flanagan Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Katherine Olga Torkelsen Hurley Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Erin Lee Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Philip Glowa Representative(s) Hopkins Senator(s) Kawasaki 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0799 In Memoriam - Helen Austerman Representative(s) Stutes In Memoriam - Helen Eggers Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl In Memoriam - Don M. Triplehorn Representative(s) Hopkins Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Goodm Nluulgm Xsgyiik - Sarah Booth Representative(s) Ortiz Senator(s) Stedman In Memoriam - Leslie Orval Hiatt Representative(s) Ortiz In Memoriam - Kenneth D. Maynard Representative(s) Nelson, Shaw Senator(s) Revak Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer Representative(s) Rauscher Senator(s) Revak Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0800 Unfinished Business SJR 13 Senator Costello, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Supporting broadband deployment in the state; recognizing the benefits of broadband; urging facilitation of broadband deployment; urging engagement with stakeholders; urging the United States Congress to include broadband in 2021 federal infrastructure legislation; and urging the Alaska delegation in Congress to advocate for flexible broadband funding parameters, be waived from the Labor and Commerce Committee. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 28 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(STA) "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 26, 2021. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:23 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0801 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 Apr 27 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 10 FUNTER BAY MARINE PARK: UNANGAN CEMETERY += SB 81 VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 29 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 81 VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS += SB 46 LAW ENFORCEMENT: REGISTRY; USE OF FORCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 23 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 119 OATH OF OFFICE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 34 STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS <Bill Hearing Canceled> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0802 EDUCATION (continued) Apr 26 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Presentation: "Projecting Alaska's Educational Needs" by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 34 STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 119 OATH OF OFFICE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 23 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 128 APPROP: SPECIAL; AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 10 FREE/REDUCED TUITION FOR ESSENTIAL WORKER += SB 95 SEARCH AND RESCUE SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY += SB 101 ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL MGT AREAS + SB 75 APPROPRIATION LIMIT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0803 FINANCE (continued) Apr 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 97 STATE LAND SALES AND LEASES; RIVERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 93 HEALTH INS. ALL-PAYER CLAIMS DATABASE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 23 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SJR 4 CONST. AM: ABORTION/FUNDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 82 ELECTIONS; ELECTION INVESTIGATIONS += SB 122 VICTIM DEFINITION <Bill Hearing Canceled> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0804 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 26 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 122 VICTIM DEFINITION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 82 ELECTIONS; ELECTION INVESTIGATIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SJR 6 CONST. AM: PERM FUND & PFDS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 53 PERM FUND; ADVISORY VOTE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SJR 5 CONST. AM: APPROP LIMIT; BUDGET RESERVE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SJR 7 CONST. AM: STATE TAX; VOTER APPROVAL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SJR 6 CONST. AM: PERM FUND & PFDS += SB 53 PERM FUND; ADVISORY VOTE += SJR 4 CONST. AM: ABORTION/FUNDING <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 23 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 17 ENERGY EFFICIENCY & POLICY: PUB. BLDGS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 26 REPEAL CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0805 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 26 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SJR 13 IMPROVE BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 12 MILITARY SPOUSE COURTESY LICENSE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 77 USE OF INTERNET FOR CHARITABLE GAMING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 78 HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY TELEHEALTH -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 28 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 17 ENERGY EFFICIENCY & POLICY: PUB. BLDGS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 30 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 76 ABANDONED VEHICLES; PRIVATE PROPERTY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 23 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 44 PERSONAL USE FISHING PRIORITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 10 FUNTER BAY MARINE PARK: UNANGAN CEMETERY <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project by Curtis Thayer-AEA + HB 115 AQUATIC FARMING & HATCHERY SITE LEASES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0806 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 26 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 110 ELECTRIC UTILITY LIABILITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 113 EXTEND FISHERY RESOURCE LAND. TAX CREDIT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 125 HUNTING PERMITS: TRANSFERABILITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 59 SALTWATER SPORTFISHING OPERATORS/GUIDES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 79 SALTWATER SPORTFISHING OPERATORS/GUIDES <Pending Introduction & Referral> + HB 80 SPT FSH HATCHERY FACIL ACCT; SURCHARGE <Pending Introduction & Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 104 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 85 FOREST LAND USE PLANS; TIMBER SALES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 121 PFAS USE & REMEDIATION; FIRE/WATER SAFETY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + An Act relating to the sale or lease of state land for remote recreational sites <Pending Introduction & Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 79 HUNTING/TRAPPING/FISHING: DISABLED VETS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Big Game Commercial Services Board - Ely Cyrus + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0807 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SJR 12 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT REDUCTION REPEAL <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 117 PROCUREMENT; CONSTRUCTION; CONTRACTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 92 MISSING PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS OLD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 91 DETENTION OF MINORS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Apr 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 126 REPEAL 90 DAY SESSION LIMIT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 108 STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 109 COUNCIL FOR ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 120 ADMIN. REGULATION REVIEW COMMITTEE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 27 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Overview: Alaska Municipal Ports & Harbors Apr 29 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SJR 14 SUPPORTING NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK -- Invited & Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:30 PM + Close - out 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0808 COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Apr 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS May 04 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Corrections Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Apr 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY22 Department of Education & Early Development Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY22 Department of Education & Early Development Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION May 03 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Environmental Conservation Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:15 PM + Close - out 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0809 GOVERNOR Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:20 AM + Budget Close-Out Meeting ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 30 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Close Out ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Apr 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LAW Apr 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM + FY 2022 Budget - Close out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:15 AM Budget Close-out meeting 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0810 MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Apr 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:30 AM + Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Closeout Meeting -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- - Craig Christenson, Deputy Commissioner, DMVA - Stephanie Richard, Admin. Services Director, Office of Management & Budget - Robin Gabel, Legislative Liaison, DMVA - Michael Partlow, Capital Budget Coordinator, Legislative Finance ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Apr 28 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + FY 2022 Budget - Sub-committee Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Apr 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + - Closeout 2021-04-23 Senate Journal Page 0811 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM I. Executive Session a. Preliminary Audit: Statewide Single Audit b. Oil and Gas Consultant Contract Amendments <Removed from Executive Session> + II. Legislative Audit IT Audit Procurement -- Teleconference Listen Only -- + III. Oil and Gas Consultant Contract Amendments -- Teleconference Listen Only --