Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-05-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2457 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday May 3, 2024 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:37 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Hoffman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Kristi McGuire, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. May we pray in all the many names for which you are known to each of us. Help us to find commonalities within one another and within humanity. When we encounter differences, help us to approach the freedom of humankind with curiosity. May we serve with a spirit of generosity and thanksgiving in that that we do and to all we meet. Help us, especially, to recognize our connection and dependency on those we may disagree with and those we find hard to love. Help us to experience value in those connections as we seek balance and harmony in our communities and our state. May all be nourished. May each of us grow in faith. May all seek peace, Amen and Amen! Senator Dunbar led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2458 Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the one hundred seventh and one hundred eighth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Hoffman be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Messages from the House SB 129 Message dated May 2 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 129 "An Act naming the Matt Glover Bike Path." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated May 1 and May 2 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 17 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 14, calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2459 HJR 18 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset of the Social Security Act. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 144 HOUSE BILL NO. 144 am BY REPRESENTATIVES RUFFRIDGE, Prax, entitled: "An Act relating to education tax credits; and providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 203 HOUSE BILL NO. 203 am BY REPRESENTATIVES SUMNER, McKay, Prax, Wright, Baker, Schrage, Coulombe, McCabe, Tomaszewski, entitled: "An Act relating to wage payments." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 228 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(STA) am BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the Alaska task force for the regulation of psychedelic medicines approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2460 HB 330 HOUSE BILL NO. 330 am BY REPRESENTATIVES VANCE, Coulombe, Wright, Gray, Himschoot, McCormick, Story, Galvin, Josephson, Mina, entitled: "An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners; and relating to prisoner communication reimbursement rates." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 375 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act prohibiting certain restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. HB 394 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 394(L&C) am BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and regulation of the service of natural gas storage and liquefied natural gas import facilities; relating to records of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to rates established by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Labor and Commerce Committees. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2461 Concur Messages SJR 14 Message dated May 1 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry, with the following amendment(s): HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FSH) Affirming the commitment of the Alaska State Legislature to supporting small fishing- related businesses, families engaged in fishing, and the preservation of the state's cultural way of life; and calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. (Title Change SCR 17) Senator Giessel moved the Senate concur in the House amendment(s). The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SJR 14(FSH) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SJR 14? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment(s), thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FSH) Affirming the commitment of the Alaska State Legislature to supporting small fishing-related businesses, families 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2462 engaged in fishing, and the preservation of the state's cultural way of life; and calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HCR 17 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 14, calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry, which had been held on the Secretary's desk today, was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 14, calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 17 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2463 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Natural Resources Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission 2023 Annual Report Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report to the Alaska State Legislature First Quarter 2024 in accordance with ch. 39, SLA 2015 Standing Committee Reports SB 69 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 69 "An Act relating to geothermal resources; relating to the definition of 'geothermal resources'; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(RES) "An Act relating to geothermal resources; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Bishop, Giessel, Cochairs; Senator Dunbar. Signing no recommendation: Senators Claman, Wielechowski, Kaufman. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2464 SB 223 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 223 "An Act relating to the appointment of an assistant adjutant general; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair; Senators Giessel, Kaufman, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 264 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 264 "An Act relating to loans in an amount of $25,000 or less; relating to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; relating to deferred deposit advances; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dunbar, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Bjorkman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 29 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(JUD) am "An Act prohibiting certain insurance decisions based solely on a person's status as an elected official" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(L&C) 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2465 Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 66 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) am "An Act relating to homicide resulting from conduct involving controlled substances; relating to misconduct involving a controlled substance; relating to sentencing; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to homicide resulting from conduct involving controlled substances; establishing the crime of assault in the presence of a child; relating to the crime of stalking; changing the term 'child pornography' to 'child sexual abuse material'; relating to misconduct involving a controlled substance; relating to competency to stand trial; relating to victim restitution and compensation; relating to sentencing; restricting the release of certain records of convictions; relating to the duty to register as a sex offender; amending the definition of 'sex offense'; amending the definition of 'crime involving domestic violence'; relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; relating to involuntary civil commitments; relating to victims' rights during certain civil commitment proceedings; amending Rule 6(s), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 15) Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair; Senator Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kaufman. Signing amend: Senators Tobin, Kiehl. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2466 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 9, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 10, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 11, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 12, zero, Department of Family and Community Services Fiscal Note No. 13, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 14, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 15, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 16, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 81 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 81 "An Act relating to the transfer of a title on the death of the owner; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(STA) Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Claman, Bjorkman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Merrick. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 97 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 97(JUD) am "An Act relating to self-storage facilities for personal property, including vehicles and watercraft; distinguishing self-storage facility liens from another type of storage lien; and excluding self-storage liens from the treatment of certain unclaimed property" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 97(L&C) 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2467 Signing amend: Senator Bjorkman, Chair. Signing do pass: Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Merrick. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 129 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(JUD) "An Act relating to voter registration; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(STA) "An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to voter registration; relating to disclosure of election-related deepfakes; relating to a legal fund to pay attorney fees and costs in an election contest; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR forthcoming) Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki, Chair; Senator Bjorkman. Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senators Claman, Merrick. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 146 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(STA) "An Act relating to fireworks; repealing restrictions on the sale of fireworks; directing the Department of Public Safety to adopt fireworks regulations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2468 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(STA) "An Act relating to fireworks; directing the Department of Public Safety to adopt fireworks regulations; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR forthcoming) Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki, Chair; Senator Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senators Merrick, Bjorkman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 286 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 286(STA) "An Act relating to victim restitution and compensation." Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki, Chair. Signing do pass: Senator Claman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Merrick, Bjorkman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 395 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 395 "An Act approving the transfer of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Nenana; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kaufman, Chair; Senator Myers. Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2469 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 28 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" was read the second time. Senator Olson, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2318. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) will advance to third reading on the May 6 calendar. SB 204 SENATE BILL NO. 204 "An Act relating to the issuance of certificates of fitness for plumbers and electricians; relating to fees for certificates of fitness for plumbers and electricians; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Stevens stated SENATE BILL NO. 204 will advance to third reading on the May 6 calendar. SB 206 SENATE BILL NO. 206 "An Act relating to workers' compensation reemployment benefits; establishing a workers' compensation stay-at- work program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Stevens stated SENATE BILL NO. 206 will advance to third reading on the May 6 calendar. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2470 Second Reading of House Bills HB 26 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(TRB) "An Act relating to the official languages of the State of Alaska; renaming the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council as the Council for Alaska Native Languages; and relating to the Council for Alaska Native Languages" was read the second time. Senator Olson, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1775. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(FIN) "An Act relating to the official languages of the State of Alaska; renaming the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council as the Council for Alaska Native Languages; relating to the transfer of the Council for Alaska Native Languages from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to the Department of Education and Early Development; and relating to the Council for Alaska Native Languages" was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(FIN) will advance to third reading on the May 6 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 131 SENATE BILL NO. 131 "An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 131 "An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2471 SB 131 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 131 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 174 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(CRA) "An Act relating to the Honor and Remember Flag and the Honor and Sacrifice Flag" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(CRA) "An Act relating to the Honor and Remember Flag and the Honor and Sacrifice Flag" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 174(CRA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(CRA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HCR 13 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025, was read the second time. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2472 House Resolutions in Second Reading HCR 15 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Designating May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month; and designating May 5 - 11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, which had been read the second time (page 2447) was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Designating May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month; and designating May 5 - 11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 15 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Randy Smith Middle School Parliamentary Debate Team 2024 State Junior Varsity Champions Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Tomaszewski, Cronk Honoring - UAA College of Business and Public Policy 50th Anniversary Senator(s) Kaufman Representative(s) Wright 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2473 Honoring - Anna Brown Ehlers 2023 Rasmuson Distinguished Artist Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan, Story Honoring - Royal Family Kids Camp Anchorage Senator(s) Kaufman Representative(s) Vance, Ruffridge In Memoriam - Mike Case Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Story, Hannan In Memoriam - Allan "Al" Arthur Bentson Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Douglas Lawrence Arlian Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Darryl R. Logan Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Joseph Bear Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Dianne Day-Altrock Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Wright In Memoriam - Jane Ellen Schlittler Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Lawrence "Larry" Edward Hall Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2474 In Memoriam - Carolyn Eaton Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Mildred "Millie" Opland Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Ian Campell Clift Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Elverda Emma Lincoln Representative(s) Eastman Senator(s) Wilson 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 330 Senators Myers, Tobin, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Gray-Jackson, Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 330 am "An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners; and relating to prisoner communication reimbursement rates." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 173 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE BILL NO. 173 "An Act requiring school districts to grant qualified persons an assigned duty to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds under certain conditions; relating to standards, training, and continuing education in firearms training for qualified persons granted an assigned duty to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds; relating to communication of school districts with state and local law enforcement; and relating to school crisis response plans" be discharged from the Judiciary Committee. Objections were heard. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2475 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 173 "An Act requiring school districts to grant qualified persons an assigned duty to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds under certain conditions; relating to standards, training, and continuing education in firearms training for qualified persons granted an assigned duty to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds; relating to communication of school districts with state and local law enforcement; and relating to school crisis response plans" be discharged from the Judiciary Committee?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 173 Discharge from Judiciary Committee? YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Hughes, Kaufman, Merrick, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Hoffman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 173 failed to be discharged from the Judiciary Committee. HB 228 Senators Dunbar, Gray-Jackson, Tobin moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(STA) am "An Act establishing the Alaska task force for the regulation of psychedelic medicines approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 174 Senators Kaufman, Hughes, Myers, Dunbar, Gray-Jackson, Merrick, Bishop, Claman, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act relating to the Honor and Remember Flag and the Honor and Sacrifice Flag." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2476 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 131 SENATE BILL NO. 131 "An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 174 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(CRA) "An Act relating to the Honor and Remember Flag and the Honor and Sacrifice Flag" 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., May 6, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2477 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 May 07 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 347 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 03 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 266 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROG; STUDENT ACCTS -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 06 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 266 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROG; STUDENT ACCTS -- Public Testimony -- + HJR 17 SUPPORT FED TRUTH AND HEALING COMMISSION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2478 EDUCATION (continued) May 08 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 10 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 03 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Recessed to 1:30 pm -- + HB 66 CONTROLLED SUB;HOMICIDE;CRIMES;SENTENCING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 217 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- May 04 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 06 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE <Pending Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: = SB 217 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- May 06 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 07 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2479 FINANCE (continued) May 07 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 08 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 08 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- Report: AIDEA's March to Autonomy by Milt Barker Gregg Erickson AIDEA's Response by Randy Ruaro, Executive Director + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 135 AK WORK & SAVE PROGRM; RETIRE. SAVINGS BD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 11 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Sunday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2480 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 03 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 29 INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 97 SELF-STORAGE UNITS: LIENS; SALES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 06 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 228 MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHEDELIC MED. TASK FORCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 10 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2481 LABOR & COMMERCE 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: += HB 253 FEDERALLY DESIGNATED REFRIGERANTS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 17 CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE:INSURE;MED ASSIST -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 237 TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR LAPSED NURSE LICENSE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 309 DELEGATION OF ROUTINE OPTOMETRY SERVICES -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 254 BLOCK PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS; SOCIAL MEDIA -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 06 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 88 WAREHOUSE WORK QUOTAS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 203 PAYMENT OF WAGES; PAYROLL CARD ACCOUNT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 08 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 10 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 03 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2482 RESOURCES (continued) May 06 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 194 REDUCE ROYALTY ON COOK INLET OIL & GAS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 10 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 07 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 330 RESTRICT PRISONER ACCESS DIGITAL DEVICES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HJR 18 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT REDUCTION REPEAL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 09 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-05-03 Senate Journal Page 2483 TRANSPORTATION May 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 375 ENERGY SOURCES OF MOTOR VEHICLES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 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 ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 07 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointments to Boards & Commissions