Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-02-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1585 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 12, 2024 Twenty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Hoffman was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Weinert, Emmanuel Baptist Church. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty heavenly Father, I praise your name. I invite Your Holy Spirit into this chamber; fill the hearts and minds of these men and women that their enormous burden of servitude to the people of Alaska would be eased with Your presence. Give us the opportunity to demonstrate Your wisdom and guidance, that our state would be a shining example of peace and equality, placing the needs of others before our own, and exuding the will and determination to serve all the people of Alaska, regardless of their circumstance. In humility let us move forward, protecting the creation you have entrusted to us, in proof to all who see Your glory, Lord, to build that shining land where all declare assurance of Your grace. I pray in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1586 Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the twenty-fourth through twenty-seventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated February 12 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 Thursday, February 15 for the purpose of hearing U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s [rescheduled] annual address in the House Chambers. 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. Standing Committee Reports SB 170 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 170 "An Act extending the Alaska senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska longevity bonus program and the Alaska senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Olson, Cochairs; Senators Wilson, Kiehl, Merrick, Bishop. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1587 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SSCR 1 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 124. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SSCR 2 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 125. was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. SSCR 3 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 126. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SSCR 4 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 127. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1588 SSCR 5 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 128. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SSCR 6 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 129. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SSCR 7 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 130. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SSCR 8 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 131. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. SSCR 9 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 132. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1589 SSCR 10 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 133. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SSCR 11 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 134. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SSCR 12 SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Disapproving Executive Order No. 135. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 223 SENATE BILL NO. 223 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the appointment of an assistant adjutant general; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1590 Governor's transmittal letter dated February 8: Dear President Stevens: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to staff qualifications for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. This bill makes changes to language prohibiting the adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard from making an initial appointment of an assistant adjutant general if the appointee does not have at least five years of experience in either the Alaska Army National Guard or Alaska Air National Guard. The adjutant general is instead granted discretionary authority to give preference to a person with at least five years of experience in either the Alaska Army National Guard or Alaska Air National Guard when making an appointment to assistant adjutant general. This change provides the adjutant general with greater flexibility when making high-level appointments and aligns with the governor’s statutory discretion to give preference to a person with at least five years of service in the Alaska Army National Guard or Alaska Air National Guard when appointing the adjutant general. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 224 SENATE BILL NO. 224 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the calculation of the regulatory cost charge for public utilities and pipeline carriers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1591 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Governor's transmittal letter dated February 8: Dear President Stevens: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill to increase the statutory cap for the regulatory cost charge established to fund the activities of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) and the Department of Law’s Regulatory Affairs and Public Advocacy unit. The regulatory cost charge is charged to regulated pipeline carriers and public utilities providing telecommunications services, natural gas and storage, electricity, steam heat, water and wastewater, and refuse. Passage of this bill will allow the RCA to continue its important mission without requiring additional State funding. Currently, the RCA is operating near its statutory cap and would potentially need additional appropriations in the future to continue its regulation and rate setting activities. Increasing the regulatory cost charge allows the RCA to continue to function based on the funds collected from regulatory entities. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 225 SENATE BILL NO. 225 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to occupational licensing fees; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1592 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Governor's transmittal letter dated February 8: Dear President Stevens: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill which eliminates the costs associated with professional discipline and unlicensed practice investigations from the calculation of annual professional licensing fees. This bill will make the investigation and legal costs associated with these cases overhead costs for the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing (CBPL). Under current law, CBPL is required to assess a number of fees against individuals seeking professional licensing, including fees for investigative costs. Pursuant to statute, investigatory costs are distributed essentially pro rata across all members of a particular profession. This pro rata distribution creates an uncertain fee environment where fees fluctuate on a regular basis depending on the profession’s investigatory burden. This bill amends the professional licensing statutes to remove the requirement that licensees pay investigation fees. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 226 SENATE BILL NO. 226 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act defining 'public agency' for appointments of the office of public advocacy; and providing for an effective date." 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1593 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Governor's transmittal letter dated February 8: Dear President Stevens: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill defining “public agency” for the purpose of appointments for the Office of Public Advocacy (OPA). The definition will clarify when OPA should be appointed in cases involving child custody. The enabling statute of OPA allows the office to be appointed to represent indigent parties in cases involving child custody when the opposing party is represented by a public agency. These cases are primarily divorce and child custody proceedings with which state- funded attorneys do not normally become involved. Over the last few decades, a body of caselaw has developed that greatly expands the definition of “public agency” and, therefore, the number of child custody cases in which OPA could be appointed. In Flores v. Flores, 598 P.2d 893 (Alaska, 1979), the Alaska Supreme Court determined that a private nonprofit enterprise qualified as a “public agency,” which entitled an indigent parent to court-appointed counsel. Since 1979, the definition of “public agency” was never challenged or clarified by the legislature. In 2011, the court continued to expand the definition of “public agency” in In re Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, holding that the use of the term “public agency” in Flores refers primarily to the nature of an organization's funding sources, and not to an organization's status as a government agency 264 P.3d 835 (Alaska, 2011). These cases significantly expanded the definition of “public agency” for the purposes of court- appointed counsel. Each time this definition is expanded OPA faces the prospect of being appointed as counsel in additional divorce cases involving child custody. If the definition of “public agency” in OPA’s enabling statute is not clarified, the office will be appointed in an increasing number of cases for which it is not funded. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1594 This bill would limit the definition of “public agency” to its common meaning: governmental agencies (federal, state, or municipal), as opposed to entities who merely receive governmental funding. Under this new definition, OPA would only be appointed in divorce proceedings involving child custody where the opposing party was represented by the federal government or a state or municipal government. This bill will allow OPA to provide more effective representation to cases that fit within its core mission. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 227 SENATE BILL NO. 227 BY SENATOR MYERS, entitled: "An Act relating to the evaluation of capital projects; establishing the capital project evaluation division in the office of management and budget and the capital project evaluation task force; relating to school construction grants and bond reimbursement; relating to harbor facility grants; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 228 SENATE BILL NO. 228 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Massage Therapists; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1595 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 13 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Encouraging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to pass and sign legislation amending the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to release certain land held in trust back to affected Alaska Native village corporations, was read the second time. President Stevens stated SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 will advance to third reading on the February 14 calendar. Citations Honoring - Literacy Council of Alaska 50th Anniversary Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Carrick, Tomaszewski Honoring - Lightbotics 18185 Team Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Prax, Cronk In Memoriam - Richard Hagen II Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Prax In Memoriam - Eugene Michael Hansen Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Prax, Stapp In Memoriam - Bernard "Tony" Higdon Senator(s) Myers, Kawasaki Representative(s) Prax In Memoriam - Howard Weaver Representative(s) Groh, Galvin, Josephson 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1596 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 citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Gary Franklin Zepp Senator(s) Wilson 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 Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, February 14 through evening plane time, February 17. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. SJR 13 Senators Claman, Bishop, Wielechowski, Kawasaki, Tobin, Stedman, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Encouraging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to pass and sign legislation amending the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to release certain land held in trust back to affected Alaska Native village corporations. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 16. Without objection, Senator Kawasaki was excused. 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1597 Senator Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 23. Without objection, Senator Dunbar 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 11:00 a.m., February 14, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:51 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1598 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Feb 13 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 161 TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM USE LAND + SB 179 PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX; MUNI TELECOMM TAX -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 207 MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILY HELP DESK + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 12 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Presentation: Association of Alaska School Boards Legislative Fly-in by School Board Members and Students from Across Alaska + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 14 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 215 TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: The State of Teaching in Alaska by Invited Teachers and Stakeholders + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1599 EDUCATION (continued) Feb 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 12 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 120 EXTEND EDUCATION TAX CREDITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 91 TELEHEALTH: MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 193 INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 132 EMPLOYMENT TAX FOR EDUCATION FACILITIES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + University of Alaska FY25 Budget Request Subcommittee of the Whole + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1600 FINANCE (continued) Feb 16 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 149 FOOD STAMP PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 181 CHILD PLACEMENT; DILIGENT SEARCH -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SSCR 2 DISAPPROVE EO 125 + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 12 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 163 ANIMAL ADOPTION RECORDS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SSCR10 DISAPPROVE EO 133 + SSCR12 DISAPPROVE EO 135 + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 16 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1601 LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 12 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SSCR 4 DISAPPROVE EO 127 + SSCR 6 DISAPPROVE EO 129 + SSCR 7 DISAPPROVE EO 130 + SB 197 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 183 WORKERS' COMP BENEFITS GUARANTY FUND -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 57 EMERGENCY MED. SVCS: REVIEW ORGANIZATIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 14 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 147 REEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 206 WORKERS' COMP. STAY-AT-WORK PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 135 AK WORK & SAVE PROGRM; RETIRE. SAVINGS BD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 134 INS. DATA SECURITY; INFO. SECURITY PRGRMS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 166 MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHEDELIC MED. TASK FORCE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 191 AHFC MAKE/PURCHASE MORTGAGE LOANS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1602 RESOURCES Feb 12 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 125 TRAPPING CABINS ON STATE LAND += SB 118 CRITICAL NATURAL RESOURCES; REPORTS -- Public Testimony -- + EO 124 PROHIBITING BY REGULATION LIVE CAPTURE, POSSESSION, TRANSPORT, OR RELEASE OF NATIVE/EXOTIC GAME OR EGGS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + EO 126 ELIMINATING THE WOOD-TIKCHIK STATE PARK MANAGEMENT COUNCIL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + EO 134 ELIMINATING THE RECREATION RIVERS ADVISORY BOARD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + 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 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SSCR 1 DISAPPROVE EO 124 + SSCR 3 DISAPPROVE EO 126 + SSCR 9 DISAPPROVE EO 132 + SSCR11 DISAPPROVE EO 134 + Presentation: Alaska Food Strategy Task Force by Senator Shelly Hughes, Chair, Alaska Food Strategies Task Force Mike Jones, UAA Institute of Social and Economic Research Amy Seitz, Executive Director, Alaska Farm Bureau Scott Mugrage, President Alaska Farm Bureau, Owner, Mugrage Hay & Cattle Aspen O’Connor, Cricket Fence Farm Nick Mangini, Kelp Farmer, Kodiak Island Sustainable Seaweed Marcia Knowlton, Whispering Birch Farms Colin Peacock, Alaska Food Policy Council Regional Food Business Center Co-Direct Meghan Hargis, Local Food Coordinator, Alaska (Continued on Next Page) 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1603 RESOURCES (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) Farmers Market Association + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 16 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Overview: Division of Agriculture by John Boyle, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources + SB 168 COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFULLY SEIZED GAME -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Ted Spraker, Former Chair, Alaska Board of Game Rebecca Schwanke, Former Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wildlife Biologist + SB 171 RESIDENCY REQ: HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- John Sturgeon, President, Safari Club International Alaska Chapter Ted Spraker, Former Chair, Alaska Board of Game Mike Crawford, Chair, Kenai/Soldotna Advisory Committee + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 13 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SSCR 5 DISAPPROVE EO 128 -- Public Testimony -- + SB 195 STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 201 OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1604 TRANSPORTATION Feb 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 105 RAILROAD CORP. FINANCING -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 199 STATE LAND: DISPOSAL/SALE/LEASE/RESTRICT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 20 Tuesday Gruenberg 120 4:00 PM + Meeting Jointly with House Subcommittee on Department of Administration Budget Feb 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Department of Administration Budget Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Department of Administration Budget ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Feb 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Department of Corrections Budget Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Department of Corrections Budget 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1605 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) JUDICIARY Feb 26 Monday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Court System Budget Mar 11 Monday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Court System Budget ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Feb 16 Friday Davis 106 8:30 AM + 1. Call the Meeting to Order + 2. Update on Committee Member Nominees + 3. Approval of the Agenda + 4. Approval of Minutes + 5. Public Comment + 6. Advisory Opinion a. AO 23-02 Confidentiality Waived by Representative David Eastman + 7. Chair/Staff Reports a. Disclosures b. Campaign Year Items c. Staff Report - Informal Advice d. Social Media Policy e. Ethics Training + 8. Budget a. FY24 Budget b. FY25 Budget 9. Executive Session + 10. Public Session + 11. Other Business Meeting will be teleconferenced: Anchorage Only: 907-563-9085 Juneau Only: 907-586-9085 Outside Anchorage or Juneau: 1-844-586-9085 2024-02-12 Senate Journal Page 1606 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 15 Thursday House Chamber 10:00 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 Feb 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: + Navigating the Future: Protecting Alaska's Blue Economy Presented by the Marine Exchange of Alaska Sponsored by: Senator Kiehl & Senator Olson Feb 14 Wednesday Davis 106 12:01 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Food Production in Alaska Presented by the Alaska Farm Bureau Sponsored by: Senator Bjorkman and Senator Hughes Feb 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Overview of the Experiences and Structural Damages caused by the 1964 Earthquake Compared to the 2018 Earthquake Presented by: Dennis L. Berry and Colin Maynard, Alaska Professional Design Council Sponsored by Senator Kaufman