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2022-04-25 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2405 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 25, 2022 Ninety-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senator Holland was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Costello, Revak, Shower, Wielechowski were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Shane Halverson, The Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord you are good, and your mercy endures forever. You are slow to anger and rich in love. I thank you for this spring season and for the wonderful weather we have been enjoying. It's been great to see people putting their boats in the water, going for walks in the evening, children playing and laughing outdoors, youth playing spring sports, sunrises and sunsets, and the beauty of the Aurora Borealis. Lord we are so grateful for your glorious creation. We truly are in awe of you. Guide us as we enter this new week. Let us be reminded that you are our rock and the firm foundation of everything we build. Lord, help us all to work toward a peaceful future, help us to lay a foundation of righteousness and create a world free of oppression. Help us to pay attention to your wisdom. Give us ears to hear your gentle whispers and divine voice breaking through into our lives. For You, 0 Lord, have promised to be near to us forever. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2406 In your mighty name I pray, Amen. Senator von Imhof led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Costello be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Costello was excused. Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the ninety-third through ninety-seventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated April 20 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 246 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; relating to misconduct involving marijuana by persons 18, 19, or 20 years of age; amending Rule 17(h), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2407 HB 306 HOUSE BILL NO. 306 BY REPRESENTATIVES STORY, Josephson, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Pharmacy; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated April 20 stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Micciche referred the report to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 39 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 39 "An Act relating to elections; relating to voter registration; relating to ballots and a system of tracking and accounting for ballots; establishing an election offense hotline; designating as a class A misdemeanor the collection of ballots from other voters; designating as a class C felony the intentional opening or tampering with a sealed ballot, certificate, or package of ballots without authorization from the director of the division of elections; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2408 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(JUD) "An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to the crimes of unlawful interference with voting, unlawful interference with an election, election fraud, and election official misconduct; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Hughes, Shower. Signing amend: Senator Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 140 President Micciche added a Judiciary Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 140 "An Act relating to school athletics, recreation, athletic teams, and sports." Senator Hughes objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, the bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 199 Forthcoming fiscal information (page 2389) for CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 199(FIN) "An Act relating to use of income of the Alaska permanent fund; relating to the amount of the permanent fund dividend; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; and providing for an effective date" was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Office of the Governor The presence of Senator Wielechowski was noted. Special Committee Reports Report dated April 25 was read stating: 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2409 In accordance with AS 24.55.020, the Ombudsman Selection Committee held a hearing on the following nominee(s). A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual(s) during any further sessions. Ombudsman J. Kate Burkhart Signing the report: Senator Hughes, Cochair; Senators Wilson, Kiehl. Representative Josephson, Cochair; Representative Nelson. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 13 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 BY THE SENATE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 184, requiring state participation in a tribal child welfare compact. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 14 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 BY THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 132, relating to technical education and registered apprenticeships. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2410 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 173 SENATE BILL NO. 173 "An Act relating to the practice of dentistry; relating to dental radiological equipment; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Bishop, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2229. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 173(FIN) was adopted. President Micciche stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 173(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 27 calendar. The presence of Senator Holland was noted. SB 219 SENATE BILL NO. 219 "An Act providing for the transfer of and addition of names to a personal use cabin permit for a cabin on state land; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Micciche stated SENATE BILL NO. 219 will advance to third reading on the April 27 calendar. SB 233 SENATE BILL NO. 233 "An Act relating to allowable absences for permanent fund dividend qualification; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2300. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 233(L&C) was adopted. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2411 President Micciche stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 233(L&C) will advance to third reading on the April 27 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 106 HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act relating to missing persons under 21 years of age" was read the second time. President Micciche stated HOUSE BILL NO. 106 will advance to third reading on the April 27 calendar. Third Reading of House Bills HB 41 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) "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; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Stevens 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 Stevens offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 6, line 30, following "fishery.": Insert "A permit holder seeking to harvest shellfish in a special harvest area through a common property fishery shall notify the Department of Revenue by July 1 of the year preceding the year for which the harvest is sought." Page 7, line 31: Delete "annually by March 1," Page 8, line 1, following "area": Insert "on an annual basis" 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2412 Page 8, line 3, following "fishermen.": Insert "The Department of Revenue shall set an annual assessment under this section not later than January 1 of that year." Senator Stevens moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) am S was automatically in third reading. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Wilson was required to vote. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) am S "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; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 41(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello Absent: Revak, Shower and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) am S 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. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2413 SCR 8 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 41, 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; and relating to the marketing of aquatic farm products by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1709). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 41, 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; and relating to the marketing of aquatic farm products by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 8 Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello Absent: Revak, Shower and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 209 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(FIN) "An Act relating to emergency firefighters; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2414 Senators Hughes, Holland, Bishop, Stevens, Reinbold, Stedman, Myers, Wilson, Gray-Jackson, Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(FIN) "An Act relating to emergency firefighters; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 209(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello Absent: Revak, Shower and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(FIN) 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Second Reading of House Resolutions HCR 2 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Supporting the Alaska Ocean Cluster in its mission, efforts, and vision for a vibrant coastal economy in the state, its promotion of a diversified and resilient state economy that creates value from ocean resources, and its building of a statewide integrated ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship relating to the state's ocean economy, was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2415 The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Supporting the Alaska Ocean Cluster in its mission, efforts, and vision for a vibrant coastal economy in the state, its promotion of a diversified and resilient state economy that creates value from ocean resources, and its building of a statewide integrated ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship relating to the state's ocean economy, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 2 Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello Absent: Revak, Shower and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. The presence of Senator Shower was noted. Citations Honoring - Side Street Espresso 30th Anniversary Senator(s) Begich Representative(s) Fields Honoring - 70th Anniversary of the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) LeBon, Thompson Honoring - The Comic Shop - Fifty Years of Wonder Representative(s) Hopkins Senator(s) Kawasaki 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2416 Honoring - Vanessa Thompson Representative(s) Cronk Honoring - Coach Chad Gerlach Representative(s) Cronk Honoring - Emily Robinson Representative(s) Cronk Honoring - Pakalolo Supply Company Representative(s) Hopkins Honoring - The Roaming Root Cellar Golden Carrot Award Representative(s) Hopkins, Wool In Memoriam - Senator Johnny Ellis, Jr. Senator(s) Begich Representative(s) Drummond, Tarr In Memoriam - Peggy McDonald Ferguson Representative(s) Hopkins, LeBon Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Urban Rahoi Representative(s) Cronk Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Donald Lokke MacKinnon Jr. Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl 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. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2417 Special Order of Business In Memoriam - Rosemary Hagevig Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HB 106 Senator Kiehl moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 24(b) be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act relating to missing persons under 21 years of age." Senator Wilson objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, it was so ordered. Senator Reinbold moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on May 16 and May 17. Without objection, Senator Reinbold was excused. SB 39 President Micciche added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 39 "An Act relating to elections; relating to voter registration; relating to ballots and a system of tracking and accounting for ballots; establishing an election offense hotline; designating as a class A misdemeanor the collection of ballots from other voters; designating as a class C felony the intentional opening or tampering with a sealed ballot, certificate, or package of ballots without authorization from the director of the division of elections; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2418 Engrossment HB 41 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) am S "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; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 8 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 41, 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; and relating to the marketing of aquatic farm products by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, 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 27, 2022. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:06 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2419 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 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + HB 298 ALASKA FOOD STRATEGY TASK FORCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2420 FINANCE Apr 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 102 STATE INSUR. CATASTROPHE RESERVE ACCT. += SB 121 PFAS USE & REMEDIATION; FIRE/WATER SAFETY + HB 155 COURT SYSTEM PROVIDE VISITORS & EXPERTS -- Invited & Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Presentation: Constitutional Budget Reserve Sweep & Reverse Sweep + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Cybersecurity by Office of Information Technology + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 164 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP; SUPP + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 28 REGISTRATION OF BOATS: EXEMPTION -- Invited & Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 79 SALTWATER SPORTFISHING OPERATORS/GUIDES -- Invited & Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += HB 281 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 282 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2421 FINANCE (continued) Apr 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 62 MARRIAGE: WITNESSES/SOLEMNIZATION/CONSENT += SB 242 EXEMPTIONS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS + SB 183 HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 196 PUBLIC ED: SPEECH, DISCLOSE INST MATERIAL + HB 246 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Richard "Ole" Larson to the State Board of Parole -- Public Testimony -- += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2422 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 196 PUBLIC ED: SPEECH, DISCLOSE INST MATERIAL -- Public Testimony -- += HB 246 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 25 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Nursing - Jody Miller Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives - Hannah St. George -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 227 MUNI ENERGY IMPROVEMNT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 306 EXTEND BOARD OF PHARMACY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 237 AMBULATORY SURGICAL EMPLOYEES: OVERTIME -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 30 WORKERS' COMP: DEATH; PERM PARTIAL IMPAIR -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 132 SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGS; TAX CREDITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 208 CONTRACTORS' INSURANCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2423 RESOURCES Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 133 REMOTE RECREATIONAL SITES; SALES; PERMITS += SB 229 STATE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS; CRIMES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Consideration of Governor's Appointments: Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission, Glenn Haight -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 230 TRAPPING CABINS: FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION += SB 227 STATE OWNERSHIP OF SUBMERGED LAND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 220 STATE EMPLOYEES: STATE RESIDENCY += SB 119 OATH OF OFFICE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 195 PAY INCREASES FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 167 ELECTIONS; FRAUD; BALLOTS += SB 126 REPEAL 90 DAY SESSION LIMIT -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-04-25 Senate Journal Page 2424 TRANSPORTATION Apr 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 166 G.O. BONDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS += HB 90 VEHICLE RENTALS & VEHICLE RENTAL NETWORKS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 231 AK RAILROAD CORP; EXEC BUDGET ACT -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 25 Monday Adams 519 7:30 AM + Executive Session - Consideration of Ombudsman Appointment Apr 27 Wednesday Adams 519 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Executive Session - Consideration of Ombudsman Appointment ---------------------------------------- VICTIMS ADVOCATE SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 25 Monday Adams 519 8:00 AM -- Delayed to 8:15 a.m. -- + Discussion of Legal Advice Relating to Victims' Advocate Appointment Timing