Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2021-05-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0935 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 3, 2021 One Hundred Fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 10:48 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Shower, von Imhof were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Holland. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, We invite You to preside over this meeting. Even if we have different opinions, give us unity of spirit. Help us to each listen politely as others share their points of view. Help us to work as a unified team in combining ideas for a great outcome. Help us to work as a whole rather than individuals trying to promote our own agendas. May we have a spirit of camaraderie in this room and work together on our shared mission. Amen. Senator Hughes led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent Senators Shower, von Imhof be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senators Shower, von Imhof were excused. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0936 Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the one hundred second through one hundred fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 76 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on April 30 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) am S "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; 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: emergency powers of the governor; emergency powers of the commissioner of health and social services; occupational and professional licensing, practice, and billing; telehealth; charitable gaming and online ticket sales; access to federal stabilization funds; wills; unfair or deceptive trade practices; school operating funds; workers' compensation; program execution; civil liability; immunity from liability and disciplinary action for occupational licensees for exposure of clients to COVID-19; immunity from liability for persons engaging in business and their employees for exposure of customers to COVID-19; abortion funding; and personal objections to the administration of COVID-19 vaccines; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 2, SLA 2021 Effective Date: See Chapter 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0937 Executive Proclamation WHEREAS, since March 11, 2020 the state of Alaska has been operating under a Disaster Declaration related to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has engaged in extraordinary efforts to mitigate the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on its citizens, and has been successful in keeping infections, hospitalization, and death rates among the lowest in the country as reflected by the data; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to begin immediate nationwide distribution of the Pfizer vaccination. Soon after, the FDA issued additional EUAs for vaccines manufactured by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson; and WHEREAS, Alaska has received and distributed vaccines throughout the state and, at times, has had the highest vaccination rate in the United States; and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Health and Social Services has certified, in his April 30, 2021 memo, that Alaska is currently able to meet the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic without an active Disaster Declaration under AS 26.23.020. NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, under the authority granted by the Alaska State Legislature in HB76 Chapter No. 2, SLA 2021, which ratified the Disaster Declaration issued on January 14, 2021, do hereby proclaim that the Disaster Declaration shall end, effective immediately. Dated: April 30, 2021 /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0938 The Executive Proclamation was accompanied by the following from Adam Crum, Commissioner of the Department of Health and Social Services: Declaration of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency dated April 30 based on the authority provided by Chapter 2, SLA 2021. COVID-19 Disaster De-Certification Memorandum dated April 30 stating there is no longer a need for a Disaster Declaration under AS 26.23.020. Messages from the House Message dated April 30 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 41 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; relating to application fees for salmon hatchery permits and shellfish enhancement project permits; relating to the marketing of aquatic farm products by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0939 Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report to the Alaska State Legislature April 2021 in accordance with ch. 39, SLA 2015 Disclosure letters received in accordance with AS 24.60 will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 4. Standing Committee Reports SB 17 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 17 "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" and recommended the adoption of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 661. Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0940 SB 76 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 76 "An Act relating to vehicles abandoned on private property." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Micciche, Gray- Jackson, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 135 SENATE BILL NO. 135 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act establishing September 10 as Alaska Community Health Aide Appreciation Day." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and State Affairs Committees. Recess Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:53 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Stutes called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Micciche, who called the Joint Session to order at 11:09 a.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0941 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Micciche appointed Senator Revak and Representative Wool to escort U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to the Joint Session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, Romorenzo Marasigan, announced the Honorable Dan Sullivan’s entrance to the House Chamber. The Honorable Dan Sullivan was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Micciche. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan delivered his address. This address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 3. Following his address, there was a question and answer period. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Senator Revak and Representative Wool. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Micciche adjourned the Joint Session at 12:19 p.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 12:28 p.m. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0942 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 12 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" was read the second time. 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. SENATE BILL NO. 12 was read the third time. Senators Costello, Revak, Holland, Stevens, Gray-Jackson, Wielechowski, Hughes, Reinbold, Stedman, Bishop, Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 12 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower, von Imhof and so, SENATE BILL NO. 12 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0943 SB 95 SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to the right of first refusal of a volunteer search and rescue group with respect to surplus state property" was read the second time. Senator Holland moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 622. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(STA) "An Act relating to the right of first refusal of a volunteer search and rescue group with respect to obsolete or surplus state property" 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. 95(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(STA) "An Act relating to the right of first refusal of a volunteer search and rescue group with respect to obsolete or surplus state property" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 95(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower, von Imhof and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0944 Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 20 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to teaching certificates for teachers holding out-of-state certificates" was read the third time. Senator Wielechowski moved the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following the second occurrence of "certificates": Insert "; and relating to public school teacher dwellings" Page 3, following line 18: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 8. AS 14.20 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 14.20.098. Teacher dwelling. (a) A person may not instruct students as a full-time teacher in continuous employment working more than 30 hours each week in a public school of the state unless the person maintains a dwelling in the state when instructing students. (b) This section does not apply if the employer or the employer's designee has made a specific written determination that requiring a teacher to maintain a dwelling in the state is impracticable to meet the educational needs of the public school. (c) In this section, (1) "dwelling" means a space intended to be occupied as a residence; (2) "full-time teacher" means a teacher occupying a position requiring teaching on a regular basis for the normal work period each day or week at a teaching assignment, excluding teaching as an assistant or graduate assistant or teaching on a substitute, temporary, or per diem basis." 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0945 Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 3, following line 19: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 10. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: APPLICABILITY. AS 14.20.098, added by sec. 8 of this Act, applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of sec. 8 of this Act." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 20(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 6 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Costello, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Micciche, Myers, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, Wilson Excused: Shower, von Imhof Absent: Reinbold and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to teaching certificates for teachers holding out-of-state certificates" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 20(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0946 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower, von Imhof Absent: Reinbold and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 13 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(CRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 13(CRA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower, von Imhof Absent: Reinbold 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0947 and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(CRA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Jessica Bell and Family Representative(s) Carpenter, Gillham Honoring - Dr. Ellen Hodges Representative(s) Zulkosky Senator(s) Hoffman Honoring - Dr. Elizabeth Bates Representative(s) Zulkosky Senator(s) Hoffman In Memoriam - Jane (DeeDee) Johnson Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl In Memoriam - Leonid (Leo) Lelchuk Representative(s) Story, Hannan In Memoriam - Judy Gettys Knight Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl In Memoriam - Audrey Gene Johnson Representative(s) Carpenter In Memoriam - Caley Joy Bringmann Representative(s) Tuck, Claman Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0948 Unfinished Business Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from June 10 through July 7. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from June 7 through July 10. Without objection, Senator Bishop was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 12 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 20 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to teaching certificates for teachers holding out-of-state certificates" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 95 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(STA) "An Act relating to the right of first refusal of a volunteer search and rescue group with respect to obsolete or surplus state property" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0949 SJR 13 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, 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., May 5, 2021. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0950 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 May 04 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 81 VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 46 LAW ENFORCEMENT: REGISTRY; USE OF FORCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 06 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += HB 10 FUNTER BAY MARINE PARK: UNANGAN CEMETERY -- Public Testimony -- + SB 131 WORKERS' COMP DISABILITY FOR FIREFIGHTERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 03 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Presentation: "Alaska's University for Alaska's Schools" by the University of Alaska + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Presentation: "Teacher Retention and Recruitment Action Plan" by the Working Group on Teacher Retention and Recruitment + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0951 EDUCATION (continued) May 07 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SJR 10 CONST. AM: IN-PERSON PUBLIC EDUCATION **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 03 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 100 EXTEND WORKFORCE INVEST BOARD ALLOCATIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- < Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 9 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG + HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Referral> + HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 27 NAMING IRENE WEBBER BRIDGE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 123 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM & FUND: AIDEA -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 97 STATE LAND SALES AND LEASES; RIVERS <Bill Hearing Canceled> += HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Referral> += HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 169 APPROP: EDUCATION; PUPIL TRANSPORTATION += HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Referral> += HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0952 FINANCE (continued) May 06 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Referral> += HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 07 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Referral> += HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 04 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 38 NATUROPATHS: LICENSING; PRACTICE <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 05/06/2021> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 06 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS += SB 38 NATUROPATHS: LICENSING; PRACTICE <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 05/04/2021> ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 03 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SJR 6 CONST. AM: PERM FUND & PFDS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 05/07/2021> += SJR 5 CONST. AM: APPROP LIMIT; BUDGET RESERVE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SJR 7 CONST. AM: STATE TAX; VOTER APPROVAL -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0953 JUDICIARY (continued) May 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 129 ELECTION PAMPHLET INFORMATION RE JUDGES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 109 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 11 COMMUNITY PROPERTY TRUSTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 07 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SJR 6 CONST. AM: PERM FUND & PFDS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 05/03/2021> += SJR 5 CONST. AM: APPROP LIMIT; BUDGET RESERVE += SJR 7 CONST. AM: STATE TAX; VOTER APPROVAL + SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 08 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM += SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL <Pending Referral> -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 03 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HJR 14 RESOLUTION: FED SAFE BANKING ACT/CANNABIS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 130 ELECTRONIC PULL-TAB GAMES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SJR 15 RECOGNIZING ALASKA/CANADA RELATIONSHIP -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0954 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) May 07 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 03 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Big Game Commercial Services-Ely Cyrus-Kiana -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 104 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 85 FOREST LAND USE PLANS; TIMBER SALES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += HB 115 AQUATIC FARMING & HATCHERY SITE LEASES -- Public Testimony -- += SB 121 PFAS USE & REMEDIATION; FIRE/WATER SAFETY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 133 REMOTE RECREATIONAL SITES; SALES; PERMITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 134 MASTER GUIDE-OUTFITTER REQUIREMENTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 07 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0955 STATE AFFAIRS May 04 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL += SB 118 CMTE ON NULLIFICATION OF FEDERAL LAWS += SB 120 ADMIN. REGULATION REVIEW COMMITTEE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 31 PROHIBITING BINDING CAUCUSES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 3 DEFINITION OF "DISASTER": CYBERSECURITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 126 REPEAL 90 DAY SESSION LIMIT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SJR 12 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT REDUCTION REPEAL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 108 STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 109 COUNCIL FOR ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: May 06 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 3 DEFINITION OF "DISASTER": CYBERSECURITY += SB 83 ELECTIONS; VOTING; BALLOT REQS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 82 ELECTIONS; ELECTION INVESTIGATIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 115 ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 1 CHOKEHOLD BAN -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 4 PROHIBIT PEACE OFF. SHOOT MOVING VEHICLE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 04 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: = SJR 14 SUPPORTING NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK -- Invited & Public Testimony -- 2021-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0956 TRANSPORTATION (continued) May 06 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV May 05 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 04/28/2021 -- + Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS May 04 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Department of Corrections Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION May 03 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Department of Environmental Conservation Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 03 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan's Annual Address