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2024-04-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2159 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 12, 2024 Eighty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:06 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Olson was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Nancy Campbell, White Fields Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, I praise Your name today and I give you all the glory and honor that is due your Holy name. I come to You with my requests. Hear my prayer, O Lord. In your faithfulness answer me. I invite Your Presence, here, in this chamber, with the Senators. Bless their meeting and give them guidance as they discuss the matters brought before them this day. Refresh them and give them renewed energy and clarity of mind. Let Your peace rest upon them and lift all stress off of them. Your word says in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2160 “May the Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen. Senator Kaufman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the eighty-seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Olson be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. Standing Committee Reports HB 89 The Health and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 89(FIN) "An Act relating to education tax credits for certain payments and contributions for child care and child care facilities; relating to the insurance tax education credit, the income tax education credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, the property tax education credit, the mining business education credit, the fisheries business education credit, and the fisheries resource landing tax education credit; renaming the day care assistance program the child care assistance program; relating to the child care assistance program and the child care grant program; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 89(HSS) 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2161 Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilson, Chair; Senators Kaufman, Tobin. Signing do pass: Senator Giessel. Signing amend: Senator Dunbar. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 263 SENATE BILL NO. 263 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Roads and Highways Advisory Board; relating to metropolitan planning organizations; relating to the statewide transportation improvement program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 187 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and other appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Dunbar moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2162 Senator Dunbar offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 41, line 10: Delete "Lighting" Insert "Repaving" Senator Dunbar moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Myers objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Bjorkman offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 55, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 19. HOUSE DISTRICTS 7 - 8. Section 1, ch. 18, SLA 2014, page 12, lines 3 - 4, as amended by sec. 22, ch. 3, FSSLA 2019, is amended to read: APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Kenai - Kenai River South and North Beach 1,900,000 1,900,000 and City Dock Dip Net Access (HD 29)" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2163 Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 24" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" Senator Bjorkman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Myers objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 55, line 13, following "9 - 24.": Insert "(a)" Page 55, following line 22: Insert new subsections to read: "(b) The unexpended and unobligated balance, not to exceed $5,000 of the total estimated balance of $47,715, of the appropriation 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2164 made in sec. 31, ch. 19, SLA 2018 (Anchorage Coalition of Community Patrols, Inc., purchase of gas cards, decals, radios, and safety equipment for community patrols - $100,000), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to the Federation of Community Councils, Inc., for equipment, gas cards, and vehicle repairs for the Northeast Community Patrol. (c) The unexpended and unobligated balance, after the appropriation made in (b) of this section, not to exceed $5,000 of the total estimated balance of $47,715, of the appropriation made in sec. 31, ch. 19, SLA 2018 (Anchorage Coalition of Community Patrols, Inc., purchase of gas cards, decals, radios, and safety equipment for community patrols - $100,000), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to the Federation of Community Councils, Inc., for equipment, gas cards, and vehicle repairs for the Nunaka Valley Community Patrol. (d) The unexpended and unobligated balance, after the appropriations made in (b) and (c) of this section, estimated to be $37,715 of the total estimated balance of $47,715, of the appropriation made in sec. 31, ch. 19, SLA 2018 (Anchorage Coalition of Community Patrols, Inc., purchase of gas cards, decals, radios, and safety equipment for community patrols - $100,000), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to the Anchorage Park Foundation for repairs and upgrades to neighborhood parks." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Myers objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2165 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. Senator Hughes offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 4, following line 13: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Palmer Emergency Food and Community 1,500,000 1,500,000 Services, Inc. - New Building Construction (HD 25-26)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Hughes moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 4? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2166 Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 4, following line 13: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Louise/Susitna/Tyone Community 750,000 750,000 Association (NPC) - Repair and Rebuild Existing Community Building Foundation (HD 29-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Stedman objected. Senator Stedman rose to a point of order. President Stevens cautioned members to proceed in order. Senator Wielechowski rose to a point of order. President Stevens again cautioned members to proceed in order. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 5? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2167 Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Fairbanks North Star Borough - Horseshoe 1,000,000 1,000,000 Downs Road Service Area Maintenance (HD 33-34)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. Senator Hughes offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND City of Palmer - Replacement Fire Engines, 1,230,000 1,230,000 Bush Trucks, and Support Vehicles Purchase (HD 25-26)" 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2168 Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Hughes moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 7? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Matanuska-Susitna Borough – 750,000 750,000 Road Improvement/Upgrades to Eska Street, Grand Avenue, Utah Street, and Granite Street (HD 29-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2169 CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 8? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 9 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Fairbanks North Star Borough – Steamboat 500,000 500,000 Landing Road Service Area Road Reconstruction (HD 33-34)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 9? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2170 Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 9 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 10 : Page 4, following line 10: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Glacier View Community Council 100,000 100,000 - Community Council Water Project (HD 29-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 10. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 10 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 10? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 10 failed. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2171 Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 11 : Page 4, following line 13: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND North Pole Community 990,000 990,000 Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - North Pole Plaza Complex Welcome Center Construction (HD 33-34)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 11. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 11 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 11? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Kawasaki, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 11 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 12 : Page 4, following line 10: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Hatcher Alpine Xperience - 650,000 650,000 Electrical Infrastructure For Phase 1b and Phase 2 (HD 29-30)" 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2172 Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 12. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 12 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 12? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 12 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 13 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Matanuska-Susitna Borough - 2,950,000 2,950,000 Trapper Creek Service Area Emergency Services Building Construction/Repair (HD 29-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 13. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 13 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2173 CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 13? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 13 failed. Senators Wielechowski, Hoffman offered Amendment No. 14 : Page 4, following line 8: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Alaska Trails 500,000 500,000 - Alaska Long Trail, Ship Creek Trail, Arctic to Indian (HD 16-32) Anchorage Park Foundation 80,000 80,000 - Alaska Long Trail, Glenn Highway to Far North Bicentennial Park (HD 16-32)" Page 8, following line 27: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Chugach State Park Public Use Cabins 420,000 420,000 - Long Trail (HD 6-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 14. Senator Shower objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 14 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2174 CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 14? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Hughes, Kaufman, Myers, Shower, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 14 was adopted. Recess Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:01 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 12:47 p.m. SB 187 Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 15 : Page 55, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 20. HOUSE DISTRICTS 33 - 34. The unexpended and unobligated balances, estimated to be a total of $1,029,457, of the following appropriations are reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.315 to the Fairbanks North Star Borough to reestablish ditches, build up roads, and install culverts on Grange Hall Road, Snow Leopard Drive, Lovers Lane, Gettinger Road, Baseline Road, and Trickett Lane (3.4 miles): (1) sec. 1, ch. 16, SLA 2013, page 71, line 33, through page 72, line 3 (Department of Natural Resources, Iditarod Trail easements 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2175 project - $137,000), estimated balance of $48,266; (2) sec. 1, ch. 18, SLA 2014, page 62, lines 22 - 24 (Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Alyeska Highway pedestrian safety corridor rehabilitation, Alaska Railroad crossing - $3,000,000), estimated balance of $192,416; (3) sec. 15(a), ch. 3, FSSLA 2019 (Department of Education and Early Development, abandoned school site assessments), estimated balance of $49,786; (4) sec. 4, ch. 1, SSSLA 2019, page 11, lines 16 - 17 (Department of Health and Social Services, electronic visit verification system implementation - $680,200); estimated balance of $285,437; (5) the appropriation from the general fund made in sec. 14, ch. 11, SLA 2022, page 117, lines 21 - 23 (Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration opportunities - $4,250,000), estimated balance of $199,785; (6) sec. 39(a)(6), ch. 11, SLA 2022 (Department of Health, Medicaid management information system completion), estimated balance of $51,536; (7) sec. 39(a)(30), ch. 11, SLA 2022 (Department of Health, senior and disabilities services system upgrade), estimated balance of $117,280; (8) sec. 41(a)(7), ch. 1, FSSLA 2023 (Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, unforeseen critical maintenance needs and responding to emergency weather conditions and catastrophic events), estimated balance of $84,951." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 25" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2176 Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 15. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 15 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 15? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman, Olson and so, Amendment No. 15 failed. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Hoffman be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 16 : Page 55, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 20. HOUSE DISTRICTS 33 - 34. The unexpended and unobligated balances, estimated to be a total of $504,039, of the following appropriations are reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.315 to the Fairbanks North Star Borough to reconstruct Janel Avenue, Estella Street, and Villalobos Avenue in the Steamboat Landing Road Service Area: (1) sec. 15(a), ch. 3, FSSLA 2019 (Department of Education and Early Development, abandoned school site assessments), estimated balance of $49,786; (2) sec. 4, ch. 1, SSSLA 2019, page 11, lines 16 - 17 (Department of Health and Social Services, electronic visit verification system implementation - $680,200); estimated balance of $285,437; 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2177 (3) sec. 39(a)(6), ch. 11, SLA 2022 (Department of Health, Medicaid management information system completion), estimated balance of $51,536; (4) sec. 39(a)(30), ch. 11, SLA 2022 (Department of Health, senior and disabilities services system upgrade), estimated balance of $117,280." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 25" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 23" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 26 - 28" Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 16. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 16 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 16? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman, Olson and so, Amendment No. 16 failed. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2178 Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 17 : Page 55, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 20. HOUSE DISTRICTS 31. The unexpended and unobligated balances, estimated to be a total of $452,503, of the following appropriations are reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to Moore Street Seniors, Inc., to upgrade siding, upgrade window energy efficiency, and construct ADA accommodations for seniors: (1) sec. 15(a), ch. 3, FSSLA 2019 (Department of Education and Early Development, abandoned school site assessments), estimated balance of $49,786; (2) sec. 4, ch. 1, SSSLA 2019, page 11, lines 16 - 17 (Department of Health and Social Services, electronic visit verification system implementation - $680,200); estimated balance of $285,437; (3) sec. 39(a)(30), ch. 11, SLA 2022 (Department of Health, senior and disabilities services system upgrade), estimated balance of $117,280." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 24" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 17. Senator Stedman objected. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2179 Senator Myers moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 17. Without objection, Amendment No. 17 was withdrawn. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 18 : Page 55, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 20. HOUSE DISTRICTS 9 - 10. The unexpended and unobligated balance, not to exceed $50,000, of the appropriation made in sec. 39(a)(6), ch. 11, SLA 2022 (Department of Health, Medicaid management information system completion), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to Hmong Alaska Community, Inc., for construction of a Hmong veterans' memorial." Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 24" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 18. Senator Giessel objected. Senator Shower moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 18. Without objection, Amendment No. 18 was withdrawn. Senator Hughes offered Amendment No. 19 : Page 55, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 20. HOUSE DISTRICTS 25 - 30. The unexpended and 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2180 unobligated general fund balance, not to exceed $1,500,000, of the appropriation made in sec. 14, ch. 11, SLA 2022, page 119, lines 18 - 20 (Bristol Bay Science Research Institute, Nushagak salmon stock assessment - $3,750,000), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to Palmer Emergency Food and Community Services, Inc., for construction of a new facility." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 24" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" Senator Hughes moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 19. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 19 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 19? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Hoffman, Olson and so, Amendment No. 19 failed. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2181 Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 20 : Page 55, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 20. HOUSE DISTRICTS 25 - 30. The unexpended and unobligated general fund balance, not to exceed $100,000, of the appropriation made in sec. 14, ch. 1, FSSLA 2023, page 90, lines 8 - 10 (Department of Labor and Workforce Development, business enterprise program: facility development and equipment replacement - $1,339,750), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to the Glacier View Community Council for the community council water project." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 24" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 20. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 20 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 20? 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2182 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman, Olson and so, Amendment No. 20 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 21 : Page 55, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 20. HOUSE DISTRICTS 25 - 30. The unexpended and unobligated general fund balance, not to exceed $750,000, of the appropriation made in sec. 14, ch. 1, FSSLA 2023, page 90, lines 8 - 10 (Department of Labor and Workforce Development, business enterprise program: facility development and equipment replacement - $1,339,750), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.315 to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough for road improvements and upgrades." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 24" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 21. Senator Stedman objected. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2183 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 21 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 21? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Hoffman, Olson and so, Amendment No. 21 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 22 : Page 55, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 20. HOUSE DISTRICTS 25 - 30. The unexpended and unobligated general fund balance, estimated to be $750,000, of the appropriation made in sec. 1, ch. 38, SLA 2015, page 4, lines 28 - 29 (Department of Fish and Game, sport fish recreational boating and angler access - $3,000,000), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to the Louise/Susitna/Tyone Community Association (NPC) to repair and rebuild the existing community building to be used as an emergency shelter and training center." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 24" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2184 Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 22. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 22 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 22? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman, Olson and so, Amendment No. 22 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and other appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 15 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2185 Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower Excused: Hoffman, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Alaska Excel Senator(s) Dunbar, Olson Representative(s) Gray Honoring - Dave Dershin 2024 Alaska Principal of the Year Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Carrick, Tomaszewski Honoring - West High School Cross-Country Ski Teams 2024 Division I State Championships Senator(s) Claman, Tobin Representative(s) Armstrong Honoring - The Boardroom Representative(s) Armstrong In Memoriam - Mattie Sagoonick Senator(s) Dunbar Representative(s) Gray In Memoriam - Brian Ross McKay Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Joseph "Joe" M. Killion Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2186 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 171 President Stevens removed the Finance Committee referral from SENATE BILL NO. 171 "An Act changing the residency requirements for sport fishing, hunting, and trapping privileges; and providing for an effective date." Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 187 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and other appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 15, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:04 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2187 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 Apr 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 279 LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION += SB 174 HONOR & REMEMBER/HONOR & SACRIFICE FLAGS += SJR 20 WEATHER OBSERVING SYSTEM STATION OUTAGES += SCR 13 ART. II, SEC. 16, CONST:AFFIRM COMPLIANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Briefing on the Federal "Maintenance of Equity" Requirements -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2188 EDUCATION (continued) Apr 15 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: Alaska Vocational Technical Center by Cathy LeCompte, AVTEC Director + Presentation: Anchorage School District Career Academies by Representatives from the Anchorage School District + Presentation: Alaska EXCEL by Representatives from Alaska EXCEL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: Education Assessment Results in Alaska by Representatives from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Briefing on the Federal "Maintenance of Equity" Requirements. + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2189 FINANCE (continued) Apr 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- Subcommittee of the Whole University of Alaska - FY25 Closeout + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 168 COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFULLY SEIZED GAME -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 215 TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 268 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET; CAP; SUPP; AM <Pending Referral> + HB 270 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2190 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 17 CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE:INSURE;MED ASSIST -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 219 PRIOR AUTH EXEMPT FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS <Pending Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 12 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 20 APPROPRIATION LIMIT; GOV BUDGET += SJR 4 CONST. AM: APPROP LIMIT += SB 165 DEFENSE OF PUB. OFFICER: ETHICS COMPLAINT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 19 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 239 AIDEA WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 211 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS/LOANS/SALES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2191 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 15 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 235 CNA TRAINING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 237 TAX CREDIT CHILD CARE/UTILITY/HOUSE/FOOD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Commissioner, Department of Labor and Workforce: Cathy Munoz – Juneau Alaska Labor Relations Agency: Justin Mack – Anchorage Board of Public Accountancy: Mark Diehl – Palmer Lance Johnson – Nome Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board: Mark Sayampanathan – Anchorage Debbie White – Auke Bay John Corbett – Fairbanks Pamela Cline – Wasilla Bronson Frye – Anchorage Steven Heidemann – Anchorage Brian Zematis – Anchorage Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: Diane Thompson – Anchorage Janice Hill – Haines State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors: Jeffrey Garness – Anchorage Colin Maynard – Anchorage Paul Baril – Anchorage John Barry – Gustavus Bradford Rinckey – Anchorage Board of Barbers and Hairdressers: Tenaya Miramontes – Juneau Wendy Palin – Palmer Michelle McMullin – Anchorage Kevin McKinley - Anchorage (Continued on Next Page) 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2192 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) Board of Chiropractic Examiners: Ronald Gherman – Soldotna John Lloyd – Anchorage Board of Examiners in Optometry: Ethan Arndt – Anchorage Bradley Cross – Soldotna Marijuana Control Board: Bailey Stuart – Wasilla Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives: Bethel Belisle – Anchorage Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers: Mae Sprague – Wasilla Jenny Buswell – Palmer Board of Marital and Family Therapy: Shawnmarie Carpenter – Anchorage Kayla Green – Eagle River Board of Massage Therapists: Emily Foster – Palmer Board of Nursing: Michael Collins – Wasilla April Erickson – Anchorage Occupational Safety and Health Review Board: Ryan Sharratt – Kodiak Board of Pharmacy: Sylvain Nouvion – Eagle River Ashley Schaber – Anchorage Carla Hebert – Anchorage Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners: Lorin Bradbury – Bethel Erin Johnson – Anchorage Bradley McConnell – Anchorage Board of Social Work Examiners: Anne Wells – Fairbanks Board of Veterinary Examiners: Denise Albert – Denali Park Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council: Megan O’Neil – Petersburg State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board: Rebecca Dean – Fairbanks (Continued on Next Page) 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2193 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission: Nancy Shaw – Anchorage Amy Steele – Anchorage += SB 152 COMMUNITY ENERGY FACILITIES; NET METERING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 257 ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 146 GAMING; ELECTRONIC PULL-TABS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 253 FEDERALLY DESIGNATED REFRIGERANTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Regulatory Commission of Alaska: John Espindola Board of Fisheries: Märit Carlson-Van Dort -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Presentation: Cook Inlet Region Low Carbon Power Generation With Carbon Capture, Transport, and Storage Feasibility Study by Frank Paskvan, Affiliate Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Institute of Northern Engineering <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 171 RESIDENCY REQ: HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2194 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 15 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SJR 19 SUPPORTING CERTAIN US TRADE POLICIES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Presentation: Department of Natural Resources Next Generation Mineral Assessments in Alaska by Melanie Werdon, Director, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys; John Crowther, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Alaska Hydrogen Opportunities by Alaska Hydrogen Working Group, Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska Fairbanks Erin Whitney, Director, Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 19 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 217 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2195 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Apr 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SCR 3 HOUSING SHORTAGE;PUBLIC-PRIV. PARTNERSHIP -- Public Testimony -- + HB 146 REGULATION OF FIREWORKS -- Public Testimony -- + HB 265 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 286 CRIME VICTIM RESTITUTION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Marine Pilots: Andrew Mew - Anchorage -- Public Testimony -- + SB 263 ROADS & HWYS ADV BOARD; IMPROVEMENT PRGM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:35 AM + Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LAW Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/10/24 -- + Budget Closeout Meeting 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2196 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled to 4/15/24 -- + FY25 Closeout Apr 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/12/24 -- + FY25 Closeout ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT May 09 Thursday Adams 519 5:00 PM I. Approval of Minutes - April 4, 2024 II. Executive Session - Audit a. Release of the FY23 State Single Audit Teleconferenced: Juneau (907)586-9085, Anchorage (907)563-9085, Outside Juneau & Anchorage (844)586-9085