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2024-01-31 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1479 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 31, 2024 Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Bishop, Shower were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Claman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kermit Wilson, Safe Harbor Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly father, You have said this is a day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Thank you for the blessings of this day. We’re grateful for our families, our friends, and colleagues. I ask for your protection, provision, and guidance for them. I pray for the knowledge to know what to do and for wisdom to know how to do it. God, I ask that you would watch over our fellow Alaskans this day. Grant them provision for every need. I pray for safety, for success for our first responders, for those whose work is especially dangerous, and those gathering for subsistence. God, I ask that you would keep those safe that are travelling by land and sea and air this day. God, grant rescue for anyone in peril. Finally, thank you. Amen. 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1480 Senator Kaufman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the fifteenth legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 11 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Claman be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Claman was excused. Messages from the Governor Letter dated January 26 was read stating in accordance with Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 39.05.080, I submit the following nominations for department heads for confirmation: Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation Emma Pokon – Anchorage Appointed: 12/5/2023 The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. Commissioner, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Cathy Munoz – Juneau Appointed: 1/17/2023 The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. In accordance with Article III, Section 13 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 44.19.040, I submit the following nomination for lieutenant governor successor: Lieutenant Governor Successor Torrence Saxe – Anchorage Appointed: 8/23/2023 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1481 In accordance with AS 18.85.030, I submit the following nomination for public defender: Public Defender Terrence Haas – Anchorage Appointed: 9/19/2023 The appointment was referred to the Judiciary Committee. In accordance with Article III, Section 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 39.05.080, I submit the following list of appointees for confirmation: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees John Sturgeon – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2029 Brent Fisher – Anchorage Appointed: 1/18/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2029 The appointments were referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Michael Porcaro – Anchorage Appointed: 8/8/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Regulatory Commission of Alaska John Espindola – Eagle River Appointed: 6/9/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 The appointments were referred to Resources Committee. Alaska Labor Relations Agency Justin Mack – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1482 Board of Public Accountancy Mark Diehl - Palmer Appointed: 6/22/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Mark Sayampanathan – Anchorage Appointed: 6/22/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Debbie White – Auke Bay Appointed: 5/30/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 John Corbett – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/10/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Pamela Cline – Wasilla Appointed: 3/8/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Bronson Frye – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Diane Thompson – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Janice Hill – Haines Appointed: 6/8/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Jeffrey Garness – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1483 Colin Maynard – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2012 Term Expired: 3/1/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expired: 3/1/2020 Appointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Paul Baril – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 John Barry – Gustavus Appointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Bradford Rinckey – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Tenaya Miramontes – Juneau Appointed: 8/22/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Wendy Palin – Palmer Appointed: 6/22/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Michelle McMullin – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Ronald Gherman – Soldotna Appointed: 5/30/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 John Lloyd – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Examiners in Optometry Ethan Arndt – Anchorage Appointed: 6/22/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1484 Bradley Cross – Soldotna Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expired: 3/1/2023 Reappointed: 5/30/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Marijuana Control Board Bailey Stuart – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Bethel Belisle – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Mae Sprague – Wasilla Appointed: 9/18/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Jenny Buswell – Palmer Appointed: 1/24/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Shawnmarie Carpenter – Anchorage Appointed: 8/8/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Kayla Green – Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Massage Therapists Emily Foster – Palmer Appointed: 12/7/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2026 Board of Nursing Michael Collins – Wasilla Appointed: 6/22/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2026 April Erickson – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1485 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Ryan Sharratt – Kodiak Appointed: 9/11/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Board of Pharmacy Sylvain Nouvion – Eagle River Appointed: 5/30/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Ashley Schaber – Anchorage Appointed: 7/1/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Lorin Bradbury – Bethel Appointed: 8/8/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Erin Johnson – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Term Expired: 3/1/2023 Reappointed: 5/30/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 Bradley McConnell – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Social Work Examiners Anne Wells – Fairbanks Appointed: 6/22/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Veterinary Examiners Denise Albert – Denali Park Appointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Megan O’Neil – Petersburg Appointed: 1/24/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1486 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Rebecca Dean – Fairbanks Appointed: 11/20/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission Nancy Shaw – Anchorage Appointed: 9/11/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Amy Steele – Anchorage Appointed: 6/8/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2029 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Alaska Police Standards Council Ron Dupee – Fairbanks Appointed: 8/8/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Dusty Dumont – Juneau Appointed: 3/24/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Jeff Brown – Utqiagvik Appointed: 6/25/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Board of Education and Early Development Pamela Dupras – Anchorage Appointed: 7/7/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Barbara Tyndall – Fairbanks Appointed: 7/7/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1487 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Michael Robbins – Ketchikan Appointed: 11/6/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2026 The appointments were referred to the Education Committee. State Board of Parole Richard Larson – Wasilla Appointed: 3/23/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2029 Commission on Judicial Conduct Robert Sheldon – Anchorage Appointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expired: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2012 Term Expired: 3/1/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Term Expired: 3/1/2020 Reappointed: 3/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 State Commission for Human Rights Rebecca Carrillo – Juneau Appointed: 2/17/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2029 William Craig – Sitka Appointed: 1/24/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Anna Cometa – Anchorage Appointed: 5/30/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2026 The appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee. Personnel Board Donald Handeland – Eagle River Appointed: 9/18/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2026 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1488 State Medical Board David Barnes – Palmer Appointed: 3/22/2023 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 David Paulson – Anchorage Appointed: 5/25/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 David Wilson – Palmer Appointed: 1/4/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 3/1/2024 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 The appointments were referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Office of the Senate Secretary. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Environmental Conservation Annual Loan Fund Report FY 2023 Alaska Drinking Water and Clean Water Funds in accordance with AS 37.05.035 and AS 46.03.032 Department of Corrections Interstate Compact Commission Annual Report January 31, 2024 in accordance with AS 33.36.135 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1489 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Impact Mitigation Grant Program Report to the Second Session of the Thirty-third Alaska Legislature January 2024 in accordance with AS 37.05.530 Report of the Alaska Minerals Commission January 2024 in accordance with AS 44.33.431 Local Boundary Commission 2024 Annual Report to the Second Session of the Thirty-Third Alaska State Legislature January 19, 2024 in accordance with AS 44.33.812 Disclosure letters received from the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, in accordance with AS 24.60, will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 7 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 12. Standing Committee Reports SB 182 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 182 "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Merrick. Signing amend: Senator 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. 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1490 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 215 SENATE BILL NO. 215 BY SENATOR BJORKMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to teacher incentive payments for national board certification; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 216 SENATE BILL NO. 216 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated January 29: Dear President Stevens: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to supplemental appropriations for the State’s operating and capital expenses for fiscal year 2024. This appropriation bill includes $154.6 million in unrestricted general funds, $10.7 million in designated general funds, $3.1 million in other State funds, and $35.7 million in federal funds. 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1491 The items in this supplemental appropriation bill are necessary for continued operations for the current fiscal year. I look forward to working with the Legislature on the timely passage and implementation of the supplemental items in this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor Consideration of the Calendar Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 88 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act relating to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in third reading (page 1455) was before the Senate. Senator Myers moved the bill be returned to second reading for amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, following line 4: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(2) first became a member of the system after June 30, 2024, and has (A) less than 10 years of credited service; or (B) 10 years or more of credited service and does not elect to participate in the defined benefit retirement plan under AS 14.25.009 - 14.25.220;" 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1492 Renumber the following paragraphs accordingly. Page 3, lines 4 - 8: Delete all material and insert: "(h) A teacher who became a member of the system after June 30, 2006, and before July 1, 2024, or who has elected under former AS 14.25.540 to participate in the defined contribution retirement plan under AS 14.25.310 - 14.25.590, is considered a teacher who first became a member of the system after June 30, 2024, if the teacher" Page 3, following line 20: Insert a new subsection to read: "(i) A teacher subject to (h) of this section may not receive service credit for purposes of AS 14.25.110(d) for employment between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2024." Page 4, following line 6: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) A teacher who first became a member of the system after June 30, 2024, may make a one-time election to participate in the defined benefit retirement plan under AS 14.25.009 - 14.25.220 if the teacher has earned 10 years of membership service after June 30, 2024." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Page 4, line 8, following "reemployment.": Insert "An election under (b) of this section may be made not more than 180 days after the teacher earned 10 years of membership service." Page 4, line 8: Delete "reemployed" Page 4, line 8, following "(a)": Insert "or (b)" Page 4, line 12, following "(a)": Insert "or (b)" 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1493 Page 4, line 15, following "(a)": Insert "or (b)" Page 4, line 19, following "(a)": Insert "or (b)" Page 4, line 28: Delete "(f)" Insert "(g)" Page 5, line 13: Delete "(d)" Insert "(e)" Page 5, line 25: Delete "(g)" Insert "(h)" Page 5, line 29: Delete "(d)" Insert "(e)" Page 20, line 16: Delete "and" Page 20, following line 16: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(2) teachers who first become members of the system after June 30, 2024, who have (A) less than 10 years of credited service; or (B) 10 years or more of credited service and who do not elect to participate in the defined benefit retirement plan under AS 14.25.009 - 14.25.220; and" Renumber the following paragraph accordingly. Page 20, line 24: Delete "a new subsection" Insert "new subsections" 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1494 Page 20, following line 26: Insert a new subsection to read: "(c) In this section, "credited service" has the meaning given in AS 14.25.220." Page 20, lines 28 - 29: Delete "and before July 1, 2024," Page 32, line 5, following "2024": Insert ", who elect to participate in the defined benefit retirement plan under AS 39.35.095 - 39.35.680 and have (A) 10 years or more of credited service; or (B) five years or more of credited service as a peace officer or firefighter" Page 32, lines 7 - 10: Delete all material and insert: "(b) An employee who became a member of the system after June 30, 2006, and before July 1, 2024, or who has elected under former AS 39.35.940 to participate in the defined contribution retirement plan under AS 39.35.700 - 39.35.990, is considered an employee first hired after June 30, 2024, if the employee" Page 33, following line 17: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) An employee who first became a member of the system after June 30, 2024, may make a one-time election to participate in the defined benefit retirement plan under AS 39.35.095 - 39.35.680 if, after June 30, 2024, the employee has earned (1) 10 years or more of credited service; or (2) five years or more of credited service as a peace officer or firefighter." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Page 33, line 19: Delete "A reemployed" Insert "An election under (b) of this section may be made not more than 180 days after the employee earned 10 years of credited service or more than 180 days after the employee earned five years of credited service as a peace officer or firefighter. An" 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1495 Page 33, line 20, following "(a)": Insert "or (b)" Page 33, line 23, following "(a)": Insert "or (b)" Page 33, line 26, following "(a)": Insert "or (b)" Page 33, line 30, following "(a)": Insert "or (b)" Page 34, line 8: Delete "(f)" Insert "(g)" Page 34, line 24: Delete "(d)" Insert "(e)" Page 35, line 4: Delete "(g)" Insert "(h)" Page 35, line 8: Delete "(d)" Insert "(e)" Page 49, line 3: Delete "and" Page 49, following line 3: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(2) employees who first become members of the system after June 30, 2024, who have (A) less than 10 years of credited service or less than five years of credited service as a peace officer or firefighter; or (B) 10 years or more of credited service, or five 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1496 years or more of credited service as a peace officer or firefighter, and who do not elect to participate in the defined benefit retirement plan under AS 39.35.095 - 39.35.680; and" Renumber the following paragraph accordingly. Page 49, line 17: Delete "and before July 1, 2024," Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Giessel objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 88(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 2 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers Nays: Bjorkman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Bishop, Claman, Shower and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 4, following "system;": Insert "relating to participation in the state supplemental employee benefits program;" Page 28, following line 17: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 43. AS 39.30.170 is repealed and reenacted to read: 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1497 Sec. 39.30.170. Participation in program. An employer shall become a participating employer in the employee benefits program under AS 39.30.150 - 39.30.180, if the employer (1) is an employer in the teachers' retirement system (AS 14.25) or the public employees' retirement system (AS 39.35); and (2) does not participate in the federal social security system. * Sec. 44. AS 39.30.180(3) is amended to read: (3) "participating employer" means (A) the State of Alaska; [AND] (B) an employer who (i) [WHO] is an employer as defined in AS 14.25.590 or AS 39.35.680; and (ii) does not participate [WHO HAS NEVER PARTICIPATED] in [OR HAS WITHDRAWN FROM PARTICIPATION IN] the federal social security system [; AND (iii) WHOSE PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER]." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 51, line 18: Delete "39 - 92" Insert "39 - 94" Page 51, line 24: Delete "Section 93" Insert "Section 95" Page 51, line 25: Delete "sec. 94" Insert "sec. 96" Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Giessel objected. 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1498 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 88(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2? YEAS: 2 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers Nays: Bjorkman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Bishop, Claman, Shower and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 88(FIN) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act relating to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 88(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Hughes, Kaufman, Myers, Stedman, Wilson Excused: Bishop, Claman, Shower 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1499 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 88(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of the effective date clause(s). The question being: "Shall the effective date clause(s) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 88(FIN) Effective Date Clause(s) YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Bishop, Claman, Shower and so, the effective date clause(s) were adopted. Senator Hoffman gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 88(FIN). Citations In Memoriam - L. Stanley "Stan" Zielinski Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop In Memoriam - Barbara Ann "Sue" Cofey Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert In Memoriam - Kevin Charles Johnson Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert In Memoriam - Alicia Ann Alonzo Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Prax 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1500 In Memoriam - Kenneth Dale Brewer Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert In Memoriam - Silver Peter Chord Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop In Memoriam - Violet "Rosie" Rosemary Evans Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert In Memoriam - Valda Josephine McMahan Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert In Memoriam - Tori J. Moore Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert In Memoriam - Robert "Bob" H. Tilly Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Carrick In Memoriam - Jeremy Daniel Evans Representative(s) Stapp, Prax Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Brian Joshua Snowden Representative(s) Stapp Senator(s) Dunbar, Kawasaki Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1501 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business In Memoriam - Kay Xiong Yang Senator(s) Wielechowski, Dunbar Representative(s) Wright Senator Giessel 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 26 Senators Kiehl, Gray-Jackson, Dunbar, Tobin moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(TRB) "An Act relating to the official languages of the State of Alaska; renaming the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council as the Council for Alaska Native Languages; and relating to the Council for Alaska Native Languages." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 207 Senators Tobin, Bjorkman, Gray-Jackson, Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 207 "An Act creating the military and veteran family help desk in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 215 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 215 "An Act relating to teacher incentive payments for national board certification; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1502 SB 115 Senators Gray-Jackson, Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 115 "An Act relating to physician assistants; relating to physicians; and relating to health care insurance policies." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 152 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act relating to community energy facilities." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 13. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., February 2, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:52 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1503 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 Feb 01 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 161 TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM USE LAND -- Public Testimony -- + Presentation: Alaska Broadband Office Update + SJR 13 AMEND ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Jan 31 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Presentation: The Prenatal-to-3 System of Care in Alaska by Cynthia Osborne, Executive Director, Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center Alaska Prenatal-to-3 Stakeholders + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1504 FINANCE Jan 31 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SENATE BILL: FY24 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST <Pending Introduction & Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 31 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 188 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Presentation: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Update + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Administration Response to Prior Meetings + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + EO 125 ELIMINATING THE ALASKA COUNCIL ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Jan 31 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + EO 133 ELIMINATING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION ADVISORY BOARD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + EO 135 ELIMINATING THE ALASKA SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1505 JUDICIARY (continued) Feb 02 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Jan 31 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + EO 127 ELIMINATING THE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + EO 129 ELIMINATING THE BOARD OF BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + EO 130 ELIMINATING THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + EO 127 ELIMINATING THE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> EO 129 ELIMINATING THE BOARD OF BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> EO 130 ELIMINATING THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1506 RESOURCES Jan 31 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 125 TRAPPING CABINS ON STATE LAND -- Public Testimony -- + SB 190 BIG GAME HUNTING BY PERSON W/ DISABILITY <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony -- + SB 198 STATE LAND FOR REMOTE REC CABIN SITES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- EO 128 SEPARATING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ALASKA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXPORT AUTHORITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 118 CRITICAL NATURAL RESOURCES; REPORTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + EO 132 ELIMINATING THE ALASKA CHILKAT BALD EAGLE PRESERVE ADVISORY COUNCIL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 01 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 159 ALASKA VETERANS' POPPY DAY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 177 AI, DEEPFAKES, CYBERSECURITY, DATA XFERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1507 TRANSPORTATION Feb 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Winter Weather Operations by Department of Transportation and Public Facilities + EO 131 REORGANIZING THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY OPERATIONS BOARD <EO Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 07 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Peter J. Maassen Feb 14 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Feb 21 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Jan 31 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Alaska Children's Trust Presented by: Trevor Storrs, President and CEO and Jen Griffis, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy Sponsored by Senator Tobin Feb 02 Friday Davis 106 12:00 PM + Lunch & Learn Presentation An Emerging Market - Perspectives on Carbon Capture & Storage Potential in Alaska Presented by: Kyle Kohman, Senior Manager - Energy Solutions, Santos Brooke Ivy, Senior Advisor - Government Affairs, Santos Sponsored by: Senator Giessel & Representative Rauscher 2024-01-31 Senate Journal Page 1508 MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS (continued) Feb 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Understanding the Crisis of MMIWG2S/MMIP in Alaska by: Dr. Charlene Aqpik Apok, Executive Director, Data for Indigenous Justice Kendra Kloster, Co-Director Law & Policy, Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Kelsey Potdevin, Education and Outreach Manager, Alaska Native Justice Center Sponsored by Senator Olson Feb 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Understanding Recent Changes to Alaska's Unique Legal Landscape: How Alaska Tribes are Pursuing Justice and Public Safety In Our Communities by Alex Cleghorn, Chief Operating Officer, Alaska Native Justice Center Rick Garcia, Co-Director Law & Policy, Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Maude Blair, Tribal Justice Manager for Alaska Native Justice Center Tami Truett Jerue, Executive Director, Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Sponsored by Senator Wielechowski