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2023-05-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0939 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 3, 2023 One Hundred Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:08 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Dr. Paul Beran, Pastor Emeritus of Resurrection Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Eternal God, fountain of all wisdom, grant to these important Alaska leaders wisdom. Wisdom to remember how short is our life. Wisdom to grasp the gravity of their leadership. Wisdom to be responsible stewards of all things. Wisdom to sift the superficial from the enduring. Wisdom to tear down dividing walls and instead build bridges of relationship. Wisdom to rightly lead this great state. This I pray in the name of the one who came not to be served, but to serve, Amen. Senator Kaufman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0940 Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the one hundred fifth and one hundred sixth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 87 Message dated May 1 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 87 "An Act relating to a lumber grading training program and lumber grading certificates; relating to use of lumber graded and certified by a person holding a lumber grading training program certificate; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated May 1 was read stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Thirty-third Alaska Legislature at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9 for the purpose of considering confirmation of the Governor's appointments to boards and commissions. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0941 Standing Committee Reports Report dated May 1 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Education Committee held a hearing on the following appointee(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. Professional Teaching Practices Commission Stephanie Green Signing the report: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Bjorkman, Gray- Jackson, Stevens, Kiehl. Report dated May 2 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Finance Committee held a hearing on the following appointee(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. Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees John Morris Signing the report: Senators Stedman, Olson, Cochairs; Senators Wilson, Kiehl, Merrick, Bishop. SB 56 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 56 "An Act relating to the Alaska performance scholarship program" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(EDC) Signing do pass: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Bjorkman, Gray- Jackson, Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kiehl. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0942 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 61 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 61 "An Act relating to an interstate compact to elect the President and Vice- President of the United States by national popular vote; and relating to the selection of electors for candidates for President and Vice- President of the United States and to the duties of those electors." Signing do pass: Senator Kawasaki, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Claman. Signing do not pass: Senators Merrick, Bjorkman. 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 95 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to special request specialty organization registration plates; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Kawasaki, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Claman, Merrick, Bjorkman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0943 SB 116 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to the Board of Professional Counselors; relating to licensing of associate counselors; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Gray- Jackson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 119 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 119 "An Act relating to state identifications and driver's licenses for persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections; relating to state identifications issued by the Department of Corrections; relating to the duties of the commissioner of corrections; relating to misconduct involving confidential information; relating to voter identification; relating to identification for fishing permits; relating to identification for debtor financing statements; and providing for an effective date." Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Claman, Bjorkman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 127 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 127 "An Act relating to vehicle rental taxes; relating to the issuance of subpoenas related to tax records; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0944 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 127(TRA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Kaufman, Chair; Senator Tobin. Signing amend: Senator Myers. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 138 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 138 "An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to the crime of unlawful interference with voting in the first degree; relating to campaign signs; relating to the reporting of financial and business interests by certain municipal officers and former officers and candidates for municipal office; relating to the Redistricting Board; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(STA) "An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to offices of the Alaska Public Offices Commission; relating to the crime of unlawful interference with voting in the first degree; relating to campaign signs; relating to the reporting of financial and business interests by certain municipal officers and former officers and candidates for municipal office; relating to the Redistricting Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki, Chair; Senator Bjorkman. Signing do pass: Senators Wielechowski, Claman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0945 HB 8 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 8 "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 8(STA) "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senator Kawasaki, Chair; Senator Claman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Merrick, Bjorkman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 51 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 51 "An Act relating to refrigerants designated as acceptable for use under federal law." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Dunbar. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0946 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 130 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 130 BY SENATOR OLSON, entitled: "An Act relating to the licensure of nursing professionals; relating to a multistate nurse licensure compact; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 13 SENATE BILL NO. 13 "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" was read the second time. President Stevens stated SENATE BILL NO. 13 will advance to third reading on the May 5 calendar. SB 29 SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; establishing the Alaska Civics Education Commission; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Olson, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 834. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) will advance to third reading on the May 5 calendar. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0947 SB 123 SENATE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers' license requirements; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Bjorkman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 911. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(L&C) was adopted. Senator Giessel 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. 123(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(L&C) "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers' license requirements; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 123(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(L&C) passed the Senate. Senator Giessel 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. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0948 Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 22 SENATE BILL NO. 22 "An Act establishing Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 22 "An Act establishing Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 22 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 22 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 93 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(L&C) "An Act relating to claims for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fishermen's fund; relating to claims against protection and indemnity insurance policies of vessel owners; and providing for an effective date" was before the Senate in third reading on final passage. Senator Claman moved the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. [Amendment No. 1 was not offered.] 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0949 Senators Claman, Bjorkman offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 3, following "owners": Insert "; relating to the definition of 'occupational disease'" Page 1, line 6, following "reasons": Insert "and except as provided in (c) and (d) of this section" Page 1, line 12: Delete "The" Insert "Except as provided in (c) and (d) of this section, the [THE]" Page 1, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 23.35.140 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (c) If the unexpended and unobligated balance of the fund falls below $7,500,000, (1) the total allowance for any one injury or disablement under (a)(2) of this section is reduced to $10,000; and (2) the total allowance for any one heart attack under (b) of this section is reduced to $10,000. (d) If the unexpended and unobligated balance of the fund falls below $5,000,000, (1) the total allowance for any one injury or disablement under (a)(2) of this section is reduced to $5,000; and (2) the total allowance for any one heart attack under (b) of this section is reduced to $5,000." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 1, line 14: Delete "If" Insert "Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this section, if [IF]" Page 2, following line 6: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 4. AS 23.35.145 is amended by adding new subsections to read: 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0950 (b) If the unexpended and unobligated balance of the fund falls below $7,500,000, the benefit a vessel owner is entitled to receive under (a)(2) of this section is reduced to $10,000. (c) If the unexpended and unobligated balance of the fund falls below $5,000,000, the benefit a vessel owner is entitled to receive under (a)(2) of this section is reduced to $5,000. * Sec. 5. AS 23.35.150(5) is amended to read: (5) "occupational disease" means hernia; varicose veins of the leg; viral infections and the respiratory diseases, bronchitis, pleurisy, and pneumonia caused by or aggravated by the fishing endeavor, but excluding the common cold and influenza; rheumatism, arthritis, and those musculoskeletal diseases (such as bursitis, traumatic sciatica, and tenosynovitis) directly caused by or aggravated by the fishing endeavor; and does not include a disease not common to both sexes, venereal disease, or a condition arising out of an attempt of a fisherman to injure self or another." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Senator Claman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Wilson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 93(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 2? YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Myers, Shower, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0951 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(L&C) am "An Act relating to claims for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fishermen's fund; relating to claims against protection and indemnity insurance policies of vessel owners; relating to the definition of 'occupational disease'; and providing for an effective date" was automatically in third reading. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Hoffman was required to vote. Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Bishop was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(L&C) am "An Act relating to claims for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fishermen's fund; relating to claims against protection and indemnity insurance policies of vessel owners; relating to the definition of 'occupational disease'; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 93(L&C) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(L&C) am passed the Senate. Senator Giessel 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. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0952 Citations Honoring – Tom Begich Senator(s) Tobin Representative(s) Fields, Groh th Honoring – Bartlett High School 50 Anniversary Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Groh, Mears Honoring – Pete Petersen Senator(s) Wielechowski, Dunbar Representative(s) Edgmon Honoring – Nancy Lea Senator(s) Bjorkman Honoring – Kenai Central High School Cheerleading Squad Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge Honoring – Dr. Dave Templin Senator(s) Dunbar, Gray-Jackson Representative(s) Josephson Honoring – Juneau Douglas High School Cheer Team Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan, Story th Honoring – 49 State Brewing Company Senator(s) Tobin Representative(s) Groh, Fields Honoring – Three Barons Renaissance Fair Senator(s) Dunbar, Kaufman Representative(s) Gray Honoring – Joelle Hall Senator(s) Dunbar, Giessel, Wielechowski 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0953 Honoring – Point Hope Harpoonerettes 2023 2A State Basketball Champions Representative(s) Patkotak Honoring – Darwin Feakes Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring – Shkoowyéil Brian Willard Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring – Susie Denton Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring – Edgar “Paddy” Nollner Jr. Representative(s) Cronk Honoring – Cynthia Erickson Representative(s) Cronk, Hannan Senator(s) Bishop Honoring – Susan Fischetti Representative(s) Allard, Saddler, Coulombe Honoring – The Writer’s Block Bookstore & Café Representative(s) Armstrong Senator(s) Claman Honoring – Lindsey Hajduk Representative(s) Galvin Senator(s) Gray-Jackson In Memoriam – Edward Kunz, Jr. Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Story, Hannan In Memoriam – Warren Glenn Hackney Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop Representative(s) Dibert 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0954 In Memoriam – Alexander K. Lee Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam – Jess Michael “Mike” Tolbert Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam – Sandra Medearis Senator(s) Tobin, Olson Representative(s) Foster In Memoriam – Denny Sam Mehner Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop Representative(s) Carrick In Memoriam – Firmin Shinichi Murakami Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Stapp In Memoriam – Laurel McLaughlin Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Stapp In Memoriam – Elaine C. Seegers Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Wright In Memoriam – Rodney Cason Senator(s) Bjorkman In Memoriam – Mark Gage Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge In Memoriam – Robert “Bob” Penney Senator(s) Bjorkman, Kawasaki Representative(s) C. Johnson In Memoriam – Bea Lingle Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan, Story 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0955 In Memoriam – Stephanie Scott Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan, Story In Memoriam – Governor William “Bill” Sheffield Senator(s) Kawasaki, Claman, Hoffman In Memoriam – Jarred Steven R. Tuck Representative(s) Galvin Senator(s) Gray-Jackson In Memoriam – Larry Wilkinson Representative(s) Himschoot, Ortiz In Memoriam – Rose Marie “Tiny” DePriest Representative(s) D. Johnson, Rauscher In Memoriam – William Alfred Aube Representative(s) D. Johnson In Memoriam – Luke Demientieff Sr. Representative(s) Cronk Senator(s) Hoffman In Memoriam – Christina Sammartino Jackson Representative(s) Sumner, Gray In Memoriam – David Ernest Bridges Representative(s) Cronk Senator(s) Bishop Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0956 Special Order of Business Honoring – Skiff Lobaugh Representative(s) Hannan, Story Senator(s) Kiehl In Memoriam – Admiral Richard J. Knapp Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 34 Senators Bjorkman, Merrick, Bishop, Hughes, Shower, Myers moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 34 "An Act reestablishing the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 53 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 53 "An Act relating to involuntary civil commitments." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 132 Senators Kiehl, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act imposing an annual educational facilities maintenance and construction tax on net earnings from self-employment and wages; relating to the administration and enforcement of the educational facilities maintenance and construction tax; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0957 SB 116 Senators Gray-Jackson, Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to the Board of Professional Counselors; relating to licensing of associate counselors; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 29 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; establishing the Alaska Civics Education Commission; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 22 SENATE BILL NO. 22 "An Act establishing Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 93 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(L&C) "An Act relating to claims for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fishermen's fund; relating to claims against protection and indemnity insurance policies of vessel owners; relating to the definition of 'occupational disease'; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 123 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(L&C) "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers' license requirements; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0958 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., May 5, 2023. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:34 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0959 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 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 136 TEACHER CERTIFICATE; TEACHER PREP PROGRAM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 132 EMPLOYMENT TAX FOR EDUCATION FACILITIES += SB 120 EXTEND EDUCATION TAX CREDITS Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: University of Alaska Board of Regents Albiona Selimi -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0960 FINANCE May 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Overview: Update & FY24 Request by Alaska Gasline Development Corporation += SB 53 FIVE-YEAR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 94 PROFESSION OF PHARMACY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> += SB 122 APPORTION TAXABLE INCOME;DIGITAL BUSINESS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 53 FIVE-YEAR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS May 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 53 FIVE-YEAR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS + SB 89 AGE FOR TOBACCO/NICOTINE/E-CIG; TAX E-CIG -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> + SB 133 OPIOID REMEDIATION FUNDS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: May 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 05/01/23 -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 114 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX; INCOME TAX -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- May 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 122 APPORTION TAXABLE INCOME;DIGITAL BUSINESS += SB 114 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX; INCOME TAX Presentation: by Luke Saugier, Senior Vice President, HillCorp Todd Griffith, President, ExxonMobile Alaska Walt Bass & Barry Romberg, ConocoPhillips Bill Cline, GaffneyCline + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0961 FINANCE (continued) May 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 75 OWNER & CONTRACTOR CONTROLLED INSURANCE <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 65 HARASSMENT; SEX OFFENDERS & OFFENSES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 84 MONEY TRANSMISSION; VIRTUAL CURRENCY -- Invited Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0962 LABOR & COMMERCE May 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 73 REGISTER INTERIOR DESIGNERS <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 85 PERM FUND; EMPLOYMENT; ELIGIBILITY Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Board of Nursing Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Board of Certified Direct Entry Midwives Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Board of Dental Examiners Board of Marital and Family Therapy Board of Social Work Examiners Alaska Labor Relations Agency Board of Massage Therapists Board of Pharmacy Marijuana Control Board Real Estate Commission Board of Professional Counselors State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 101 UTILITIES: RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 139 TRAPPING CABINS ON STATE LAND <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 48 CARBON OFFSET PROGRAM ON STATE LAND **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2023-05-03 Senate Journal Page 0963 RESOURCES (continued) May 05 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 137 REFINED FUEL SURCHARGE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 141 ESTABLISHING DON YOUNG DAY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HJR 3 CONCEALED HANDGUN RECIPROCITY B/W STATES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 23 FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 26 COUNCIL FOR ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES <Pending Referral> + SB 108 DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 06 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += HB 141 ESTABLISHING DON YOUNG DAY -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HJR 3 CONCEALED HANDGUN RECIPROCITY B/W STATES -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 128 OIL TERMINAL FACILITY += SB 127 TAXATION: VEHICLE RENTALS, SUBPOENAS + SB 129 MATT GLOVER BIKE PATH -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv**