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2024-05-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2489 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 6, 2024 One Hundred Twelfth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Hoffman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Shane Halverson, The Salvation Army. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, thank for the opportunity to gather once again in this special space. I take a minute, to recognize Your presence among us, and your beautiful creation that surrounds us, like Glacier Bay, the inside passage, and our rich cultural diversity. I am filled with wonder and gratitude. As our leaders begin another week of Senate business, grant them your wisdom to illuminate our path. Help them to navigate the twists and turns of the issues we face with grace and understanding. Give them the insight to make decisions that benefit us not just today, but also that will brighten the tomorrows of Alaska's future. I lift up people from all over Alaska, especially those facing tough times. Whether it's finding a warm bed or putting food on the table, help us to be instruments of Your compassion, reaching out to lend a hand wherever it's needed most. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2490 Help us to work together in unity, to build bridges, and to value the importance of each voice in this elected community. I am thankful for our hardworking leaders here today. Bless them with energy and resilience as they wrestle with the challenges of the day. Amen. Senator Giessel led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the one hundred ninth through one hundred eleventh 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 Message dated May 3 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 202 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 202(EDC) BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the availability and administration of opioid overdose drugs in public schools." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2491 HB 226 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to insurance; relating to pharmacy benefits managers; relating to dispensing fees; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 329 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 329(FSH) am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES, entitled: "An Act relating to state tideland leases; relating to geoduck seed transfers; and relating to aquatic farming or related hatchery operation site leases." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Recede Messages HB 268 Message dated May 3 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment(s) to 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" and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment(s), namely: 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 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2492 funds; repealing appropriations; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Senator Giessel moved the Senate recede from its amendment(s) and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 268(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to to CSHB 268(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman Absent: Merrick, Stedman and so, the Senate failed to recede from its amendment(s). President Stevens appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House: Senator Stedman, Chair Senator Hoffman Senator Olson The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2493 HB 270 Message dated May 3 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment(s), namely: SENATE CS FOR 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." Senator Giessel moved the Senate recede from its amendment(s) and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 270(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to to CSHB 270(FIN)? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hoffman Absent: Stedman and so, the Senate failed to recede from its amendment(s). President Stevens appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House: Senator Stedman, Chair Senator Hoffman Senator Olson The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2494 Standing Committee Reports SB 225 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to occupational licensing fees; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing amend: Senator Dunbar. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 17 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered 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" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 17(L&C) "An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services; relating to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives and related services; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Gray- Jackson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 10, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Health The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2495 HB 50 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act relating to carbon storage on state land; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to carbon storage exploration licenses; relating to carbon storage leases; relating to carbon storage operator permits; relating to enhanced oil or gas recovery; relating to long-term monitoring and maintenance of storage facilities; relating to carbon oxide sequestration tax credits; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; relating to carbon dioxide pipelines; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(RES) "An Act relating to carbon storage on state land; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to deposits into the permanent fund; establishing the carbon storage closure trust fund and carbon dioxide storage facility administrative fund; relating to carbon storage exploration licenses; relating to carbon storage leases; relating to carbon storage operator permits; relating to enhanced oil or gas recovery; relating to long-term monitoring and maintenance of storage facilities; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to make Cook Inlet seismic survey data available to certain persons; relating to records of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to regulation of liquefied natural gas import facilities; establishing an income tax on certain entities producing or transporting oil or gas in the state; relating to carbon oxide sequestration tax credits; relating to the oil and gas production tax; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; relating to carbon dioxide pipelines; relating to state loans for oil and gas development projects in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to make certain reports to the legislature; relating to the duties of the 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2496 Regulatory Commission of Alaska, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Natural Resources; relating to an audit of carbon storage leases conducted by the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 17) Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Cochair; Senator Dunbar. Signing amend: Senator Bishop, Cochair; Senators Kawasaki, Wielechowski, Kaufman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Claman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 13, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 9, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 10, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 11, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 12, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 237 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 237 "An Act relating to temporary permits for nurses with lapsed licenses." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Gray- Jackson. 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. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2497 HB 253 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 253 "An Act relating to refrigerants designated as acceptable for use under federal law." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Gray- Jackson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 254 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(JUD) am "An Act relating to minors and the Internet; and relating to use of social media by minors" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(L&C) "An Act relating to liability for publishing or distributing pornography to minors on the Internet." (Title Change SCR 16) Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Bishop, Gray-Jackson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 309 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 309 "An Act relating to the practice of optometry; and relating to the delegation of routine services of optometry." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunbar. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2498 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. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 66, relating to homicide resulting from conduct involving controlled substances; relating to misconduct involving a controlled substance; and relating to sentencing. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 16 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 254, relating to minors and the Internet; and relating to use of social media by minors. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2499 Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 28 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "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 third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 28(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rule(s) Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Shower Excused: Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the 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. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2500 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 third time. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Wielechowski was required to vote. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 204 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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. 204 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 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 third time. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2501 The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 206 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Shower Excused: Hoffman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 206 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. Third Reading of House Bills HB 26 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 read the third time. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2502 The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 26(FIN) 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 26, 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 before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 26, 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2503 SCR 11 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. House Resolutions in Second Reading HCR 13 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025, which had been read the second time (page 2471) was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary in 2025, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 13 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 Kiehl changed from "NAY" to "YEA" and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2504 Citations Honoring - Robert Hannon Senator(s) Bishop Honoring - Lightbotics 18185 Team Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Cronk, Tomaszewski Honoring - Cordova Junior and Senior High School Senator(s) Stevens, Dunbar Representative(s) Stutes Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage Alaska Native Studies Department Representative(s) Edgmon, Fields, Wright Honoring - United Methodist Church of Chugiak 70th Anniversary Representative(s) Saddler Senator(s) Merrick Honoring - Duane Mayes Representative(s) Allard, Fields, Wright Honoring - Karen S. Burns Representative(s) Allard Honoring - The Fairbanks Rescue Mission 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Stapp, Carrick Senator(s) Myers In Memoriam - Gary Smith Senator(s) Tobin In Memoriam - Minister Willie E. Odom Senator(s) Gray-Jackson, Merrick Representative(s) Allard In Memoriam - Anne Theresa Tilly Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop Representative(s) Dibert 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2505 In Memoriam - Benjamin "Benny" Jose Ramos Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Stapp In Memoriam - Dr. Christopher Thomas Fallen Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop Representative(s) Dibert In Memoriam - Margaret "Marge" May Whaley Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Kirtley E. Franse, Jr. Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Claudia Mae Cope Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Lee Staheli Representative(s) Baker In Memoriam - Mark Houle Representative(s) Saddler, Allard In Memoriam - Rosemary "Rosie" Porter Representative(s) Schrage In Memoriam - Alaire Evelyn Carlson Stanton Representative(s) Ortiz Senator(s) Stedman Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2506 Unfinished Business HB 226 Senator Myers moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(L&C) "An Act relating to insurance; relating to pharmacy benefits managers; relating to dispensing fees; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 26 Senators Claman, Kawasaki, Wielechowski, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on 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." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 28 Senator Kaufman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on 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." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 206 Senator Kaufman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on 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." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2507 Engrossment SB 28 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 26 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2508 Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 26, 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 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., May 7, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:38 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2509 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 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** 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** 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2510 FINANCE May 06 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE -- 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: += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> += HB 219 REPEAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN PROGRAM <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 05/07/24 9:00am > May 07 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 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 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2511 FINANCE (continued) 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 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** += HB 238 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3RD DEGREE 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** 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2512 LABOR & COMMERCE 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 += HB 88 WAREHOUSE WORK QUOTAS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 203 PAYMENT OF WAGES; PAYROLL CARD ACCOUNT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 226 PHARMACIES/PHARMACISTS/BENEFITS MANAGERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 189 SALE OF ALCOHOL BY PERSONS UNDER 21 <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- HB 233 RATES: MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY WORK <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 146 REGULATION OF FIREWORKS + 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 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** 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2513 RESOURCES (continued) 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** ---------------------------------------- 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 2024-05-06 Senate Journal Page 2514 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT May 07 Tuesday Adams 519 8:00 AM + I. Approval of Minutes a. April 4, 2024 II. Executive Session a. Consideration of Contract Award Teleconferencing: Juneau: (907) 586-9085, Anchorage:(907) 563-9085, Outside Juneau and Anchorage: (844) 586-9085 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 ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB268 AND HB270 May 06 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Conference Committee: Organizational Meeting HB 268 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET; CAP; SUPP; AM HB 270 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 07 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointments to Boards & Commissions