Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-02-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1627 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday February 15, 2024 Thirty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 9:45 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Stedman was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Shower was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Jared Leonard, Senate Page. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. May God give you: For every storm, a rainbow. For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sign, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer. Amen. Senator Tobin led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the thirtieth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1628 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Shower be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Shower was excused. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Revenue Summary of Calendar Year 2023 Alaska Education Tax Credits in accordance with AS 43.05.010 Standing Committee Reports SB 118 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 118 "An Act relating to critical and essential minerals and the global energy transition." Signing do pass: Senators Giessel, Bishop Cochairs; Senators Kaufman, Dunbar. Signing no recommendation: Senators Claman, Wielechowski. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. EO 124 The Resources Committee considered EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 124 Prohibiting by regulation the live capture, possession, transport or release of native/exotic game or eggs. 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1629 Attached Senate Special Concurrent Resolution No. 1. Signing disapprove: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Kawasaki, Claman, Wielechowski, Dunbar. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kaufman. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against a special concurrent resolution in joint session. EO 126 The Resources Committee considered EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 126 Eliminating the Wood-Tikchik State Park Management Council. Attached Senate Special Concurrent Resolution No. 3. Signing disapprove: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Kawasaki, Claman, Wielechowski, Dunbar. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against a special concurrent resolution in joint session. EO 132 The Resources Committee considered EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 132 Eliminating the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council. Attached Senate Special Concurrent Resolution No. 9. Signing disapprove: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Kawasaki, Claman, Wielechowski, Dunbar. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against a special concurrent resolution in joint session. EO 133 The Judiciary Committee considered EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 133 Eliminating the Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board. Signing approve: Senator Claman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Tobin, Giessel. 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1630 This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against a special concurrent resolution in joint session. EO 134 The Resources Committee considered EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 134 Eliminating the Recreation Rivers Advisory Board. Attached Senate Special Concurrent Resolution No. 11. Signing disapprove: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Kawasaki, Claman, Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Dunbar. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against a special concurrent resolution in joint session. EO 135 The Judiciary Committee considered EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 135 Eliminating the Alaska Safety Advisory Council. Attached Senate Special Concurrent Resolution No. 12. Signing disapprove: Senator Claman, Chair; Senators Tobin, Giessel. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against a special concurrent resolution in joint session. SSCR 1 The Resources Committee considered SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Disapproving Executive Order No. 124. Signing do pass: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Kawasaki, Claman, Wielechowski, Dunbar. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kaufman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee In accordance with Uniform Rule 49(a)(4), the resolution was transmitted to the House for consideration. 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1631 SSCR 3 The Resources Committee considered SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Disapproving Executive Order No. 126. Signing do pass: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Kawasaki, Claman, Wielechowski, Dunbar. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee In accordance with Uniform Rule 49(a)(4), the resolution was transmitted to the House for consideration. SSCR 9 The Resources Committee considered SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Disapproving Executive Order No. 132. Signing do pass: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Kawasaki, Claman, Wielechowski, Dunbar. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee In accordance with Uniform Rule 49(a)(4), the resolution was transmitted to the House for consideration. SSCR 11 The Resources Committee considered SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Disapproving Executive Order No. 134. Signing do pass: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Kawasaki, Claman, Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Dunbar. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1632 In accordance with Uniform Rule 49(a)(4), the resolution was transmitted to the House for consideration. SSCR 12 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Disapproving Executive Order No. 135. Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair; Senators Tobin, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Judiciary Committee In accordance with Uniform Rule 49(a)(4), the resolution was transmitted to the House for consideration. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 14 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 BY SENATORS BISHOP, Bjorkman, Claman, Hoffman, Giessel, Stevens, Calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 200 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 200 BY SENATORS STEDMAN, Hoffman, entitled: "An Act relating to employer contributions in the teachers' retirement system; relating to supplemental employee benefits; and providing for an effective date." 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1633 was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 233 SENATE BILL NO. 233 BY SENATOR DUNBAR, entitled: "An Act relating to the day care assistance program." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. SB 234 SENATE BILL NO. 234 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Marijuana Control Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 235 SENATE BILL NO. 235 BY SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to certified nurse aide training; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 236 SENATE BILL NO. 236 BY SENATOR KIEHL, entitled: "An Act relating to grants to disaster victims." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1634 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 170 SENATE BILL NO. 170 "An Act extending the Alaska senior benefits payment program; 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 1586. Without objection, 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" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) will advance to third reading on the February 19 calendar. Citations Honoring - The Fairbanks Red Hackle Pipe Band 50th Anniversary Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop Representative(s) Carrick Honoring - Kuskokwim 300 2024 Top Five Finishers Senator(s) Hoffman Representative(s) McCormick Honoring - Ginamaria Smith Representative(s) Coulombe, Shaw Honoring - Snowzilla Representative(s) Mina Senator(s) Dunbar Honoring - Andrew Slagle Representative(s) Prax, Stapp Senator(s) Myers 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1635 In Memoriam - Darcy Stielstra Senator(s) Stevens Representative(s) Stutes In Memoriam - James Louis Thurman Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Margaret Isabel Eagan Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Nicole Schok Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Ronald Lloyd Franklin Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Jerald Durane Stansel Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Robert Clifton Swarthout Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Robert Masson Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Marvin James Thurmond Senator(s) Bishop Representative(s) Cronk In Memoriam - Mary Ellen Starr Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Fritz Peter Corpuz Senator(s) Wielechowski, Kiehl Representative(s) Wright In Memoriam - Mabel Freda Brown Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Wright 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1636 In Memoriam - Alice Marie Bebow Bethka Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Erma Sookiayak Representative(s) Prax, Foster Senator(s) Olson In Memoriam - Frederick Craig McCurdy Representative(s) Prax, Dibert Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Michael Martin Silva Representative(s) Prax, Tomaszewski Senator(s) Myers In Memoriam - Jared Dye Representative(s) Prax, Stapp Senator(s) Myers In Memoriam - Wayne Anderson Gregory Representative(s) Prax, Stapp Senator(s) Myers In Memoriam - Ann Elizabeth Carrington Nickerson Representative(s) Prax, Stapp Senator(s) Myers 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 149 Senator Claman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1637 SB 118 Senator Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 118 "An Act relating to critical and essential minerals and the global energy transition." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 135 Senator Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 135 "An Act establishing the Alaska Work and Save Program; establishing the Alaska Retirement Savings Board; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SJR 14 Senators Bjorkman, Claman, Hoffman, Giessel, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 236 Senator Bjorkman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 236 "An Act relating to grants to disaster victims." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Tobin moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 20 through evening plane time, March 22. Without objection, Senator Tobin was excused. Senator Bjorkman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 23. Without objection, Senator Bjorkman was excused. Recess Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:01 a.m. 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1638 After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Tilton called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Stevens, who called the Joint Session to order at 10:11 a.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Stevens appointed Senator Gray-Jackson and Representative Ruffridge to escort U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski to the Joint Session. The Senate Sergeant at Arms, Matt Simpson, announced the Honorable Lisa Murkowski’s entrance to the House Chamber. Senator Murkowski was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Stevens and Speaker Tilton. Senator Murkowski delivered her address. This address appears in House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 14. Following her address, there was a question and answer period. Senator Murkowski received a standing ovation. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Stevens adjourned the Joint Session at 11:13 a.m. 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1639 After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 11:18 a.m. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Wielechowski, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 19, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:18 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1640 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 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 161 TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM USE LAND <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + SB 179 PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX; MUNI TELECOMM TAX -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 207 MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILY HELP DESK + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM Presentation: Rural Alaska: Challenges Facing Communities and Responsibilities and Resources of Local Governments by Alaska Municipal League + SR 3 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 236 GRANTS TO DISASTER VICTIMS += SB 161 TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM USE LAND -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SCR 8 RECOGNIZING NCSL ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1641 EDUCATION Feb 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 19 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 215 TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE -- Public Testimony -- Presentation: Education Financial Deep Dive by Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Commissioner Deena Bishop Karen Morrison, DEED Director of Finance and Support Services + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 21 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Presentation: Alaska Municipal League Testimony by Municipal Officials Attending the AML 2024 Winter Legislative Conference -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 23 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + University of Alaska FY25 Budget Request Subcommittee of the Whole <Above Item Removed From Agenda> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 56 AK PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP; ELIGIBILITY += SB 141 NAMING RAYMOND & ESTHER CONQUEST BRIDGE += SB 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1642 FINANCE (continued) Feb 16 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 19 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Governor's Budget Amendments + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 19 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 34 CITIZEN ADVISORY COMM ON FEDERAL AREAS + SB 82 COOK INLET: NEW ADMIN AREA;PERMIT BUYBACK -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + University of Alaska FY25 Budget Request Subcommittee of the Whole + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 193 INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 21 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Budget Public Testimony - Juneau, Southeast, Prince William Sound, Kodiak and Statewide Offnets Please sign up by 10:15AM += SB 186 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET; CAP; SUPP; AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 187 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 188 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1643 FINANCE (continued) Feb 21 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Budget Public Testimony - Fairbanks, Interior, Copper River Valley and Statewide Offnets Please sign up by 2:45PM += SB 186 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET; CAP; SUPP; AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 187 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 188 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Budget Public Testimony - Nome, Bethel, Kotzebue, Utqiagvik, Unalaska, and Dillingham Please sign up by 10:15AM += SB 186 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET; CAP; SUPP; AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 187 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 188 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Budget Public Testimony - Anchorage, Matanuska Valley, and Kenai Peninsula Please sign up by 2:45PM += SB 186 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET; CAP; SUPP; AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 187 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 188 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 23 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SJR 14 SUPPORT STATE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1644 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 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 += SB 115 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCOPE OF PRACTICE Feb 20 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 16 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 19 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair -- += SB 20 APPROPRIATION LIMIT; GOV BUDGET -- Public Testimony -- += SJR 4 CONST. AM: APPROP LIMIT -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair -- + Presentation: Update from the Children's Justice Act Task Force Feb 23 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1645 LABOR & COMMERCE 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** Feb 19 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 144 RATES: MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY WORK -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 21 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 147 REEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 206 WORKERS' COMP. STAY-AT-WORK PROGRAM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 183 WORKERS' COMP BENEFITS GUARANTY FUND -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 197 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 57 EMERGENCY MED. SVCS: REVIEW ORGANIZATIONS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 23 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1646 RESOURCES 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 <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- 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** Feb 19 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 220 RCA REGULATE NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 190 BIG GAME HUNTING BY PERSON W/ DISABILITY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 168 COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFULLY SEIZED GAME -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 199 STATE LAND: DISPOSAL/SALE/LEASE/RESTRICT <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 210 SALMON HATCHERY PERMITS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1647 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 23 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 220 RCA REGULATE NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 194 REDUCE ROYALTY ON COOK INLET OIL & GAS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Presentation: UA Achieving R1 Status and What it Means for Alaska's Future -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 22 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 18 ALLOW ELECTRONIC DRIVERS' LICENSES AND ID -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 208 VEHICLES:REGISTER;TRANSFER; INS.; LICENSE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 105 RAILROAD CORP. FINANCING **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 20 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM EO 131 REORGANIZING THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY OPERATIONS BOARD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1648 TRANSPORTATION (continued) Feb 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM EO 131 REORGANIZING THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY OPERATIONS BOARD + SSCR 8 DISAPPROVE EO 131 + 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 ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 22 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:00 AM + Overview: Department of Environmental Conservation Budget 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1649 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 ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Overview of FY25 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Feb 20 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:30 AM + Overview: Department of Revenue Budget ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Feb 16 Friday Barnes 124 8:30 AM <Note Location Change> + 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 (Continued on Next Page) 2024-02-15 Senate Journal Page 1650 SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) + 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 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 Feb 22 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 6:00 PM + Alaska Children's Caucus Organizational Meeting Presentation: How States Have Used Early Childhood Caucuses by Dan Wuori, Senior Early Childhood Adivisor, The Hunt Institute **Streamed live on AKL.tv**