Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-02-21 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1685 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 21, 2024 Thirty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:33 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Karen Perkins, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Blessed are you God of the Universe, you have created us and given us life. Blessed are you God of planet Earth, you set our world like a radiant jewel in the heavens and filled it with abundance, inspiration, community and hope. Blessed are you God of this land and all the peoples who live here and all the lessons we have learned and all that remains for us to do. Blessed are you because you give us grace, because you can make us worthwhile, because you give us people to love and work to do. For your Universe, for your world and for our communities, give us wisdom and leaders worthy of their responsibility. Amen. Senator Wielechowski led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1686 Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the thirty-fifth and thirty-sixth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated February 16 was read stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Thirty-Third Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26 for the purpose of hearing U.S. Representative Mary Sattler Peltola’s 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. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Education & Early Development Annual Report February 15, 2024 in accordance with AS 14.03.078 School District Forecasted Unreserved Year-End Operating Fund Balance FY 2024 in accordance with ch. 2, SLA 2021 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1687 Department of Administration 2024 Progress Report on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in Alaska State Government in accordance with AS 39.28.020 Alaska Court System Appellate and Trial Courts 2023 Time-to-Disposition Reports in accordance with AS 22.20.310 Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Annual Review of Excess Assets FY 2023 in accordance with AS 44.88.205 Standing Committee Reports SB 28 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to workplace violence protective orders; relating to the crime of violating a protective order; relating to the powers of district judges and magistrates; amending Rules 4 and 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair; Senators Giessel, Kaufman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Alaska Judiciary System President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1688 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 34 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 34 "An Act reestablishing the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(FIN) "An Act reestablishing the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; relating to the membership and duties of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; relating to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources regarding the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Olson, Cochair; Senators Merrick, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilson, Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 149 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilson, Chair; Senators Tobin, Kaufman, Dunbar, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1689 SB 199 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 199 "An Act relating to access roads; relating to state land; relating to contracts for the sale of state land; relating to the authority of the Department of Education and Early Development to dispose of state land; relating to the authority of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to dispose of state land; relating to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources over certain state land; relating to the state land disposal income fund; relating to the sale and lease of state land; relating to covenants and restrictions on agricultural land; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 199(TRA) "An Act relating to access roads; relating to state land; relating to contracts for the sale of state land; relating to the authority of the Department of Education and Early Development to dispose of state land; relating to the authority of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to dispose of state land; relating to the acceptance of gifts, donations, and grants by the Department of Natural Resources; relating to accounting for certain program receipts; relating to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources over certain state land; relating to the state land disposal income fund; relating to the sale and lease of state land; relating to covenants and restrictions on agricultural land; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kaufman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kiehl, Wilson, Myers, Tobin. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1690 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 247 SENATE BILL NO. 247 BY SENATOR BJORKMAN, entitled: "An Act establishing 4-H Day." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. SB 248 SENATE BILL NO. 248 BY SENATOR BJORKMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 249 SENATE BILL NO. 249 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to medical review organizations; relating to the definitions of 'health care provider' and 'review organization'; and relating to the duties of the chief medical officer in the Department of Health." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1691 SB 250 SENATE BILL NO. 250 BY SENATOR KIEHL BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to guardianships, conservatorships, and other protective arrangements; relating to the public guardian; relating to the crime of violating a protective order; amending Rules 6, 6.1, 12(e), and 37.7(a), Alaska Rules of Administration; repealing Rule 9(b)(2)(G)(ii), Alaska Rules of Administration; amending the Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure; and amending Rule 77(c), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 251 SENATE BILL NO. 251 BY SENATOR KAUFMAN, entitled: "An Act establishing a regulatory sandbox program; establishing the office of innovation and economic development; establishing the Alaska Innovation Council; relating to claims against the state arising out of an innovative product or service; relating to criminal justice information and national criminal history record checks; and amending Rule 402, Alaska Rules of Evidence." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. SB 252 SENATE BILL NO. 252 BY SENATOR KAWASAKI, entitled: "An Act relating to Arbor Day." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1692 SB 253 SENATE BILL NO. 253 BY SENATOR KAUFMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to a big game guide commercial concession permit program on land in the state; establishing a big game guide commercial concession area pilot project; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 254 SENATE BILL NO. 254 BY SENATOR BJORKMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to royalty rates for certain oil and gas; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 255 SENATE BILL NO. 255 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the obstruction of airports and runways; relating to the obstruction of highways; establishing the crime of obstruction of free passage in public places; relating to the obstruction of public places; relating to the crime of trespassing; relating to the obstruction of navigable waters; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1693 Governor's transmittal letter dated February 20: Dear President Stevens: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to obstruction of access to public places. The bill increases the penalties for obstructing highways and navigable waterways, and for criminal trespass, where there is a substantial risk of physical harm or interference with emergency response. The bill expands criminal liability for obstructing airport runways. The bill also establishes a new crime of obstruction in public places. Finally, the bill creates a new civil cause of action by any person who is obstructed and provides for statutory damages in addition to compensatory and other damages. Liability extends to persons and organizations that conspire with or encourage anyone who engages in public obstruction. Alaskans have a constitutional liberty interest in freely moving about the State. This bill will protect the right to freedom of movement against infringement by increasing and expanding existing criminal prohibitions on obstructing public places and rights of way and by establishing new civil liability for obstruction of public places. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 104 SENATE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to appropriations to the civil legal services fund" was read the third time. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1694 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to appropriations to the civil legal services fund" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 104 Third Reading - Final Passage 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, SENATE BILL NO. 104 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 141 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141(TRA) "An Act naming the Raymond and Esther Conquest Bridge" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141(TRA) "An Act naming the Raymond and Esther Conquest Bridge" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 141(TRA) Third Reading - Final Passage 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. 141(TRA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 159 SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act establishing Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1695 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act establishing Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 159 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, SENATE BILL NO. 159 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. Recess Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:00 a.m. 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 11:09 a.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1696 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 Kaufman and Representative Shaw to escort U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan to the Joint Session. The Senate Sergeant at Arms, Matt Simpson, announced the Honorable Dan Sullivan’s entrance to the House Chamber. Senator Sullivan was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Stevens and Speaker Tilton. Senator Sullivan delivered his address. This address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 15. Following his address, there was a question and answer period. Senator Sullivan received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Representative Shaw and Senator Kaufman. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Stevens adjourned the Joint Session at 12:32 p.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 12:48 p.m. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1697 Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 170 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" which had been held in third reading (page 1670) was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 170(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Absent: Stedman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) 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. Citations Honoring - David Ramseur Representative(s) Gray, Fields Senator(s) Tobin Honoring - Kern McGinley Representative(s) Gray, McKay Senator(s) Claman 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1698 In Memoriam - Roger Burton Helmer Senator(s) Dunbar In Memoriam - Jadyn Evamarie Dennis Representative(s) Gray Senator(s) Dunbar, Gray-Jackson In Memoriam - Bob Arnold Havemeister Representative(s) Johnson, Rauscher 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 SJR 17 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Urging the United States Congress to extend the deadline for the state to obligate American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief - Homeless Children and Youth funds. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 235 Senators Bjorkman, Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 235 "An Act relating to certified nurse aide training; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 239 President Stevens removed the Finance Committee referral for SENATE BILL NO. 239 "An Act relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and relating to workforce housing development projects." The bill is in the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1699 SB 242 Senator Myers moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 242 "An Act relating to assessment of property, boards of equalization, and certification of assessors; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Engrossment SB 104 SENATE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to appropriations to the civil legal services fund" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 141 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141(TRA) "An Act naming the Raymond and Esther Conquest Bridge" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 159 SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act establishing Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 170 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1700 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., February 23, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1701 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 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 ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 21 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Delayed to 4 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 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1702 FINANCE Feb 21 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Budget Public Testimony - Juneau, Sitka, Cordova, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Wrangell, Prince William Sound, Kodiak & 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 Feb 21 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Budget Public Testimony - Fairbanks, Interior, Copper River Valley, Delta Junction, Glennallen, Tok & 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, Dillingham & 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 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1703 FINANCE(continued) Feb 22 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Budget Public Testimony - Anchorage, Matanuska Valley, Homer, Seward, Valdez, & 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 ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 21 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Update from the Children's Justice Act Task Force Feb 23 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1704 LABOR & COMMERCE 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 ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES 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 -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 210 SALMON HATCHERY PERMITS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 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** 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1705 STATE AFFAIRS 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 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM EO 131 REORGANIZING THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY OPERATIONS BOARD -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SSCR 8 DISAPPROVE EO 131 + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Department of Administration Budget Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Department of Administration Budget ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1706 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) 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 ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Feb 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Department of Fish & Game Budget **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 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 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1707 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Feb 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + 1. Approval of the Agenda + 2. Approval of Minutes - December 14, 2023 + 3. Ratification of Charity Events a. Alaska SeaLife Center Soiree - February 3, 2024 b. Trend Alaska Fashion Show - February 17, 2024 c. Juneau Animal Rescue Extravaganza - February 17, 2024 d. Sham Jam - March 23, 2024 e. Kenai River Junior Classic - August 21, 22, 23, 2024 f. Ted Stevens Kenai River Classic - August 21, 22, 23, 2024 g. Kenai River Women's Classic - September 12, 13, 14, 2024 + 4. Contract Approvals a. Cybersecurity Licensing, Maintenance and Technical Support Renewal 5. Executive Session a. Legal Update (LAW/Janus) b. Security Update c. Salary Schedule Discussion + 6. Committee Business a. FY23 Legislature Independent Audit b. FY25 Legislative Council Budget c. Print Shop Policy d. Subcommittee Updates e. Preview of Upcoming Items + 7. Adjourn **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-02-21 Senate Journal Page 1708 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 21 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator Feb 26 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Address by Mary Sattler Peltola, U.S. Representative ---------------------------------------- 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** Feb 26 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Lunch & Learn Presentation: Complete Streets Presented by Beth Osborne, Director of Transportation for America and Julius Adolfsson, Active Transportation Planner at DOTPF Sponsored by Senator Kiehl Feb 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Lunch & Learn Presentation: Alaska Long Trail by Alaska Trails Deputy Director, Haley Johnston Sponsored by Senator Merrick