Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-03-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2045 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 18, 2022 Sixtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 10:37 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Hughes, Revak, von Imhof were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Caroline Malseed, St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Creator God, you made us in your own image and called us to live as sisters and brothers to one another: Look with compassion on the whole human family, especially those who dwell in this magnificent land of Alaska; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony and bring us to the fulfillment of peace and justice on the earth. Amen. Senator Costello led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Costello, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent Senators Hughes, Revak be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senators Hughes, Revak were excused. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2046 Certification Senator Costello, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the fifty-eighth and fifty-ninth legislative days, Senate Journal Supplement No. 10, and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 13 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 16 was read stating in accordance with AS 24.55.020, the Speaker made the following appointments to the Ombudsman Selection Committee: Representative Josephson Representative Patkotak Representative Nelson Message dated March 16 was read stating in accordance with AS 24.65.020, the Speaker made the following appointments to the Victims' Advocate Selection Committee: Representative Josephson Representative Patkotak Representative Nelson Message dated March 16 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 62 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 62(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to solemnization of marriage; and relating to consent to marriage." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2047 HB 234 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(STA) am(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to political contributions; and relating to the location of offices for the Alaska Public Offices Commission and the locations at which certain statements and reports filed with the commission are made available." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Concur Messages SJR 15 Message dated March 16 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and the state; and recognizing the importance of the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement, with the following amendment(s): HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(L&C) Senator Costello, Acting Majority Leader, moved the Senate concur in the House amendment(s). The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCSSJR 15(L&C) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SJR 15? YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2048 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hughes, Revak Absent: von Imhof and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment(s), thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(L&C) Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and the state; and recognizing the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Court System 2021 Time-to-Disposition Reports Appellate and Trial Courts in accordance with AS 22.20.310 Department of Revenue Annual Report on the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Calendar Year 2021 in accordance with AS 37.10.430 Standing Committee Reports SB 34 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 34 "An Act providing for the establishment of public schools through state- tribal compacts" and recommended it be replaced with 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2049 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(EDC) "An Act relating to a demonstration state-tribal education compact; relating to demonstration state-tribal education compact schools; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Micciche, Stevens, Begich. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 115 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 115 "An Act relating to confidentiality of information; relating to the duties of the Department of Administration; creating an address confidentiality program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 115(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair; Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Myers. Signing amend: Senator Hughes. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 159 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act relating to unemployment benefits" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 159(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Gray-Jackson, Stevens, Micciche. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2050 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 161 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 161 "An Act relating to the definition of 'political party'; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 161(JUD) Signing amend: Senator Holland, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Myers, Hughes, Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 185 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 185 "An Act relating to exemptions from minimum wage" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Stevens, Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill is on today's calendar. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2051 SB 204 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 204 "An Act relating to auctions or raffles for hunting harvest permits and big game tags; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 204(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Stevens, Micciche, von Imhof, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 146 President Micciche added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to costs of and charges for textbooks and other course materials required for University of Alaska courses; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 236 SENATE BILL NO. 236 BY THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to facilities constituting a school." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2052 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 168 SENATE BILL NO. 168 "An Act relating to program receipts; and relating to the acceptance of gifts, donations, and grants for the purpose of providing signage for assets under the control of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities" was read the second time. President Micciche stated SENATE BILL NO. 168 will advance to third reading on the March 21 calendar. SB 185 SENATE BILL NO. 185 "An Act relating to exemptions from minimum wage" was read the second time. Senator Costello, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered today. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(L&C) was adopted. President Micciche stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(L&C) will advance to third reading on the March 21 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 201 SENATE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to charitable gaming online ticket sales and activities; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Costello moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2053 Senator Costello offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "activities;": Insert "relating to charitable gaming proceeds;" Page 2, following line 31: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 05.15.150 is amended to read: Sec. 05.15.150. Limitation on use of proceeds. (a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, the [THE] authority to conduct the activity authorized by this chapter is contingent upon the dedication of the net proceeds of the charitable gaming activity to the awarding of prizes to contestants or participants and to political, educational, civic, public, charitable, patriotic, or religious uses in the state. In this subsection, "political, educational, civic, public, charitable, patriotic, or religious uses" means uses benefiting persons either by bringing them under the influence of education or religion or relieving them from disease, suffering, or constraint, or by assisting them in establishing themselves in life, or by providing for the promotion of the welfare and well-being of the membership of the organization within their own community, or through aiding candidates for public office or groups that support candidates for public office, or by erecting or maintaining public buildings or works, or lessening the burden on government, but does not include (1) the direct or indirect payment of any portion of the net proceeds of a bingo or pull-tab game to a lobbyist registered under AS 24.45; (2) the erection, acquisition, improvement, maintenance, or repair of real, personal, or mixed property unless it is used exclusively for one or more of the permitted uses; or (3) the direct or indirect payment of any portion of the net proceeds of a charitable gaming activity, except the proceeds of a raffle and lottery, (A) to aid candidates for public office or groups that support or oppose candidates for public office; (B) to a political party or to an organization affiliated with a political party; or (C) to a group, as that term is defined in AS 15.13.400, or a political group, as that term is defined in AS 15.80, that seeks to influence the outcome of an election. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2054 (b) The net proceeds derived from the activity must be devoted within one year to one or more of the uses stated in (a) or (c) of this section. A municipality or qualified organization desiring to hold the net proceeds for a period longer than one year must apply to the department for special permission and upon good cause shown the department may grant the request. * Sec. 3. AS 05.15.150 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (c) A permittee, operator, or holder of a multiple-beneficiary permit conducting a charitable gaming activity authorized by this chapter may use proceeds from the charitable gaming activity for use outside the state if the proceeds are used to benefit the people of a country that has been invaded by another country." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 3, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 5. AS 05.15.150(c) is repealed July 1, 2024." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Senator Costello 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. Senator Costello offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 3, line 5: Delete "A permittee" Insert "The permittee, an operator, or the holder of a multiple- beneficiary permit" Page 3, line 6, following "online": Insert "or by other electronic or digital means" Senator Costello moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2055 SENATE BILL NO. 201 am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 201 am "An Act relating to charitable gaming online ticket sales and activities; relating to charitable gaming proceeds; and providing for an effective date." The roll was taken with the following result: SB 201 am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Kawasaki, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hughes, Revak Absent: Kiehl, von Imhof and so, SENATE BILL NO. 201 am passed the Senate. Senator Costello, Acting Majority Leader, 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 - Dr. Larry LeDoux Senator(s) Stevens Honoring - Linda Curda Senator(s) Hoffman Representative(s) Zulkosky Honoring - James "Jim" L. Dodson Representative(s) Thompson, LeBon In Memoriam - Betty Jean Hufman Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Hopkins 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2056 In Memoriam - Dr. Kenneth S. Hahn Representative(s) Vance, Foster Senator(s) Olson Senator Costello, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HB 234 Senators Kawasaki, Begich, Wielechowski, Kiehl, Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(STA) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to political contributions; and relating to the location of offices for the Alaska Public Offices Commission and the locations at which certain statements and reports filed with the commission are made available." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 185 Senators Kawasaki, Kiehl, Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(L&C) "An Act relating to exemptions from minimum wage." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 25, March 26, and April 18. Without objection, Senator Kawasaki was excused. Senator Holland moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time today through morning plane time, March 21. Without objection, Senator Holland was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 25 and May 6. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2057 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 201 SENATE BILL NO. 201 am "An Act relating to charitable gaming online ticket sales and activities; relating to charitable gaming proceeds; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Costello, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., March 21, 2022. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:09 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2058 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 22 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 24 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 03/17/22 -- + Presentation: Update from Broadband Taskforce + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 18 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 225 TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICE PROGRAMS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 23 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 225 TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICE PROGRAMS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2059 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 25 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 236 FACILITIES CONSTITUTING A SCHOOL SB 196 PUBLIC ED: SPEECH, DISCLOSE INST MATERIAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 18 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 62 GAS LEASES; RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND + Presentation: Cook Inlet Update by Department of Natural Resources and Department of Revenue + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 186 EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 190 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 222 EXTEND PT & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 21 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 81 VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS + SB 203 PURPLE HEART TRAIL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2060 FINANCE (continued) Mar 22 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 132 CONTROLLED SUB. DATA: EXEMPT VETERINARIAN + SB 235 NO STATE INVESTMENT IN RUSSIAN FEDERATION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Presentation: Spring Revenue Forecast by Dan Stickel - Chief Economist, Dept. of Revenue + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 23 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 94 EDUCATION & SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN PROGRAMS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 45 AGE FOR NICOTINE/E-CIG; TAX E-CIG. + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 23 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 25 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 22 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS Presentation: Alaska's State of Health by Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 24 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2061 JUDICIARY Mar 18 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 21 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 23 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 34 STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS + SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 3/25/22> <Pending Referral> + SB 229 STATE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS; CRIMES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 25 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 189 CRIME OF SEX/HUMAN TRAFFICKING += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 3/23/22> <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 18 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB 208 CONTRACTORS' INSURANCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 21 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 111 DENTAL HYGIENIST ADVANCED PRAC PERMIT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 193 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 197 DIRECT HEALTH CARE AGREEMENTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2062 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 23 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 160 FLOOD INSURANCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 234 BROADBAND: OFFICE, GRANTS, PARITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 133 AK ED SAVINGS PROGRAMS/ELIGIBILITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 233 PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE/MERCHANT MARINE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 25 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Massage Therapists -- Kelli Shew -- Amanda Nosich Board of Chiropractic Examiners -- Dr. Walter Campbell -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 232 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF EMPLOYEES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 18 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 79 SALTWATER SPORTFISHING OPERATORS/GUIDES += SB 180 PASSENGER VESSEL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE + SJR 23 SUPPORTING NAMING MTN AFTER GAIL PHILLIPS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 21 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 177 MICROREACTORS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2063 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 23 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 230 TRAPPING CABINS: FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 25 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Department of Law Presentation + Senate Bill: ROYALTY IN KIND <Pending Introduction & Referral> + -- Public & Invited Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 22 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 142 SOVEREIGNTY OF STATE ELECTIONS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 129 ELECTION PAMPHLET INFORMATION RE: JUDGES <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 03/24/22> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 207 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 214 LIABILITY: SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP -- Invited Testimony -- += SJR 20 URGE PASSAGE OF HEARING PROTECTION ACT -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 24 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska Police Standards Council Michael Craig David Knapp Jeff Brown David Ross Lanette Blodgett += HB 157 APOC; REPORT REFERENDA/RECALL CONTRIBUTOR (Continued on Next Page) 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2064 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) += SB 126 REPEAL 90 DAY SESSION LIMIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 129 ELECTION PAMPHLET INFORMATION RE: JUDGES <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 03/22/22> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 22 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 170 MARINE HIGHWAY CORPORATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 24 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 170 MARINE HIGHWAY CORPORATION + SB 231 AK RAILROAD CORP; EXEC BUDGET ACT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 22 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Overview of FY23 Operating Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 22 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + FY 2023 Budget Overview - Subcommittee -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 29 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + FY 2023 Budget Overview - Subcommittee Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2065 NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Overview of FY23 Operating Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Department Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM FY 2023 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + DOT Operating Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 23 Wednesday Adams 519 7:30 AM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** I. Committee Business-Executive Session a. RFP 651-Alaska State Capital Roof Replacement b. Bid Preparation Discussion-Telephone Replacement c. Cyber Security Briefing + II. Committee Business a. Sanctioning of Charitable Events: -Sham Jam, Legislative Skits, Kenai River Junior (Continued on Next Page) 2022-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2066 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) Classic, Ted Stevens Kenai River Classic, Kenai River Women's Classic b. FY23 Computer Hardware Refresh ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 24 Thursday 1:00 PM + Ethics Committee Meeting Meeting will be teleconferenced Anchorage Only: 907-563-9085 Juneau Only: 907-586-9085 Outside Anchorage or Juneau: 1-844-586-9085 APPROVAL OF AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION OTHER BUSINESS