Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-04-29 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2349 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 29, 2024 One Hundred Fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:04 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Shower was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend David Elmore, Landmark Apostolic Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Jesus, I want to thank you for your loving kindess, your wisdom, and your guidance. I thank you for everything that has been accomplished and I know that there is more work to be done. I ask that you would once again anoint every person here to carry out that work and give them the strength, resolve, and clarity to do so. Jesus, I ask that you would give them wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Give them a heart of love and peace for the people that they lead and represent. Jesus, I pray for a hedge of protection around them, protect them and keep them safe, encamp your angels around them Lord. I pray for this session today, that it would be uninterrupted and that this legislative body would be unified like never before. 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2350 Lord, I know that each person here has been called to serve for such a time as this, and I am grateful for their willingness to answer that call. Lord, I pray blessings, peace, and unity upon the State of Alaska, its people, and this governing body. It’s in Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Senator Bishop led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the one hundred second through one hundred fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 159 Message dated April 26 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act establishing Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated April 26 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2351 First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 17 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY REPRESENTATIVES MCORMICK, Himschoot, Fields, Gray, Dibert, Schrage, Hannan, Story, Baker, Armstrong, Mina, Josephson, Galvin, Cronk, Mears, Ortiz, Urging the United States Congress to pass the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act. was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 88 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to work quotas for employees at warehouse distribution centers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 254 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to minors and the Internet; and relating to use of social media by minors." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2352 HB 285 HOUSE BILL NO. 285 BY REPRESENTATIVES FIELDS, Story, Galvin, Josephson, Armstrong, Allard, Schrage, Stutes, Saddler, entitled: "An Act relating to insurance; relating to mammograms; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Health and Social Services Committees. HB 347 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(CRA) am BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to assessment of property, boards of equalization, and certification of assessors; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 268 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2353 Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2321. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 30 calendar. HB 270 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2322. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270(FIN) was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 30 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 134 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(JUD) "An Act relating to insurance; relating to insurance data security; relating to mammograms; amending Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 402 and 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(JUD) "An Act relating to insurance; relating to insurance data security; relating to mammograms; amending Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 402 and 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2354 CSSB 134(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rule(s) Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the court rule change(s). Without objection, it was so ordered. 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. SB 182 SENATE BILL NO. 182 "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 182 "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 182 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2355 and so, SENATE BILL NO. 182 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. SB 234 SENATE BILL NO. 234 "An Act relating to the Marijuana Control Board; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 234 "An Act relating to the Marijuana Control Board; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 234 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower and so, SENATE BILL NO. 234 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. SB 236 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 236(FIN) "An Act relating to grants to disaster victims" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 236(FIN) "An Act relating to grants to disaster victims" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2356 CSSB 236(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 236(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Joel Hard Senator(s) Olson Representative(s) Edgmon Honoring - Kenai Peninsula Borough 60th Anniversary Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge Honoring - Soldotna High School Football Team 2023 Division II State Championship Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge Honoring - Kenai Central High School Football Team 2023 Division III Alaska State Championship Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge Honoring - Mike Crawford Senator(s) Bjorkman, Wilson Representative(s) Ruffridge Honoring - Anchorage North Star Boys 18U Hockey Team Senator(s) Dunbar, Merrick Honoring - UAA Seawolves Mens Basketball Team Senator(s) Dunbar, Wielechowski Representative(s) Gray 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2357 Honoring - Jerry Dzugan Representative(s) Himschoot Senator(s) Stedman Honoring - Erica Kludt-Painter Representative(s) Himschoot Senator(s) Stedman Honoring - Dan Traxinger Representative(s) Allard, Saddler Honoring - Harry and Candy Young Representative(s) Allard, Saddler Honoring - Stephen "Steve" Grohol Representative(s) Allard, Saddler Honoring - Shirley May Staten Representative(s) Galvin Senator(s) Gray-Jackson Honoring - Carl Waters Representative(s) Allard, Saddler Honoring - Daniel Albert Sullivan Representative(s) Allard, Saddler Honoring - Showdown Alaska Representative(s) Armstrong, Mina Honoring - Victor Carlson Representative(s) Armstrong, Gray, Fields Honoring - Yvette Stone Representative(s) Mears, Groh Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Steller Secondary School 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Galvin Senator(s) Gray-Jackson 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2358 Honoring - Bartlett High School Security Team Representative(s) Mears, Groh Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Steve Drussell Representative(s) Wright, Mears Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Anchorage Mayor's Marathon 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Wright Senator(s) Wielechowski, Dunbar Honoring - Downtown Soup Kitchen Hope Center Representative(s) Wright, Armstrong Honoring - Bridge Builders of Anchorage Representative(s) Wright, Mina Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Northeast Community Council Representative(s) Wright, Mears Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - The United States Coast Guard in Alaska Representative(s) Wright, Stutes Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Russian Jack Community Council Representative(s) Wright, Mears Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Food Bank of Alaska Representative(s) Wright, Armstrong Honoring - Guneiwtì Marsha Hotch Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring - David A. Ringle Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2359 Honoring - Region V 4A Champions Thunder Mountain High School Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Teams Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl In Memoriam - Dick Erkeneff Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge In Memoriam - Bill J. Boyd Senator(s) Dunbar Representative(s) Mina In Memoriam - Gloria Virginia "Ginny" Packer Representative(s) Himschoot Senator(s) Stedman In Memoriam - Ellis "Billy" Graham Representative(s) Wright, Gray Senator(s) Wielechowski In Memoriam - Amanda "Mandy" Richmond Rogers Representative(s) Allard, Saddler Senator(s) Merrick In Memoriam - Les V. Spickler Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl 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 HB 88 Senator Myers moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) "An Act relating to work quotas for employees at warehouse distribution centers; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2360 HB 347 Senators Myers, Bjorkman, Kiehl moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(CRA) am "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. HB 17 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 17(HSS) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services; and relating to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives and related services." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 236 Senators Bishop, Claman, Dunbar, Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 236(FIN) "An Act relating to grants to disaster victims." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 134 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(JUD) "An Act relating to insurance; relating to insurance data security; relating to mammograms; amending Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 402 and 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2361 SB 182 SENATE BILL NO. 182 "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 234 SENATE BILL NO. 234 "An Act relating to the Marijuana Control Board; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 236 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 236(FIN) "An Act relating to grants to disaster victims" 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 10:30 a.m., April 30, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:54 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2362 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Apr 30 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 347 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT + SB 264 LOANS UNDER $25,000; PAYDAY LOANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 29 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Education and Early Development: Bob Griffin + SB 266 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROG; STUDENT ACCTS + Presentation on the Federal "Maintenance of Equity" Requirements -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 01 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 266 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROG; STUDENT ACCTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2363 EDUCATION (continued) May 03 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 29 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 126 ASSOCIATE AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- Presentation: Integrated Railbelt Transmission System + HB 307 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS <Pending Referral> + SB 217 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 219 REPEAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Presentation: Integrated Railbelt Transmission Systems by Joel Groves, Chair, Railbelt Reliability Council + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2364 FINANCE (continued) May 01 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 50 CARBON STORAGE <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 66 CONTROLLED SUB;HOMICIDE;CRIMES;SENTENCING <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2365 JUDICIARY Apr 29 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 66 CONTROLLED SUB;HOMICIDE;CRIMES;SENTENCING Presentation: Department Public of Safety Wellness and Training Program by Department of Public Safety + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 01 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 223 ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL APPOINTMENT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:15 PM -- Please Note Time & Location Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 03 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 29 INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION <Pending Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 97 SELF-STORAGE UNITS: LIENS; SALES <Pending Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2366 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 29 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Alaska Labor Relations Agency: - Jennifer Yuhas - Emily Hall - Tammy Schultz -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 211 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS/LOANS/SALES += SB 257 ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION += SB 153 OVERTIME PAY EXEMPTION -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 17 CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE:INSURE;MED ASSIST -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 01 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 237 TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR LAPSED NURSE LICENSE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 97 SELF-STORAGE UNITS: LIENS; SALES += HB 29 INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 226 PHARMACIES/PHARMACISTS/BENEFITS MANAGERS <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 309 DELEGATION OF ROUTINE OPTOMETRY SERVICES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 285 MAMMOGRAMS: INSURANCE COVERAGE <Pending Referral> <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 254 PROHIBIT PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 03 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 225 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING FEES -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2367 RESOURCES Apr 29 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 257 ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 95 OUTSTANDING NATL. RES. WATER DESIGNATION <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 217 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 01 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 03 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 30 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += HB 265 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL -- Public Testimony -- + HB 316 EMERG WIRELESS DEVICE LOCATION DISCLOSURE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 229 GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 293 VEHICLES:REGISTER;TRANSFER; INS.; LICENSE <Pending Referral> += SB 208 VEHICLES:REGISTER;TRANSFER; INS.; LICENSE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2368 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) May 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 293 VEHICLES:REGISTER;TRANSFER; INS.; LICENSE <Pending Referral> += SB 208 VEHICLES:REGISTER;TRANSFER; INS.; LICENSE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 263 ROADS & HWYS ADV BOARD; IMPROVEMENT PRGM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 395 TRANSFER OF RAILROAD PROPERTY <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 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 2024-04-29 Senate Journal Page 2369 JOINT COMMITTEES (continued) LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 30 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + I. Approval of Minutes a. February 28, 2024 + II. Ratification of Charity Events a. Legislative Skits - April 27 b. Victim Services Awards - April 25 + III. Contract Approvals a. FY25 Hardware Refresh IV. Executive Session a. RFP 672 Office Space in Anchorage (OVR) + V. Committee Business a. Travel and Per Diem Policy Amendment re: Wallet Funds b. Four-Year Technology Plan, 2024-2027 c. Social Media Policy Update ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 07 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointments to Boards & Commissions