Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-05-11 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2587 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday May 11, 2024 One Hundred Seventeenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 1:07 p.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Hughes was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Hoffman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Jared Leonard, Senate Page. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Thank you, Heavenly Father. During this week, I experienced your favor, daily strength and blessings, even when I faced problems. Lord, into your hands I place all my worries and cares. Into your wisdom I place my directions and my goals. Into your love I place my soul and my life. In Jesus' Name, Amen. Senator Kiehl led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred sixteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2588 Messages from the Governor A letter dated May 10 was received pursuant to AS 26.23.020 requesting concurrence to approve revised finance plans for the 2023 Wrangell Landslide federally declared disaster and the Matanuska Susitna Flood. The letter and revised finance plans had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Messages from the House SB 127 Message dated May 10 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 127(FIN) "An Act relating to vehicle rental taxes; relating to the issuance of subpoenas related to tax records; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 174 Message dated May 10 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(CRA) "An Act relating to the Honor and Remember Flag and the Honor and Sacrifice Flag." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 17 Message dated May 10 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to 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", thus adopting: 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2589 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) HB 26 Message dated May 10 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to 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", thus adopting: 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." (Title Change SCR 11) SCR 11 Message dated May 10 was read stating the House passed and returned: 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. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2590 Messages dated May 10 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 20 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 154, relating to bidder preferences in state procurement. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 119 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(L&C) am BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the lawful operation of retail marijuana stores; relating to the registration of marijuana establishments; relating to marijuana taxes; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Concur Messages SB 154 Message dated May 10 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 154 "An Act relating to bidder preferences in state procurement" with the following amendment(s): SENATE BILL NO. 154 am H "An Act relating to bidder preferences in state procurement; creating the military and veteran family help desk in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change HCR 20) 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2591 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: SB 154 am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 154? Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hughes Absent: Hoffman and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment(s), thus adopting SENATE BILL NO. 154 am H "An Act relating to bidder preferences in state procurement; creating the military and veteran family help desk in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs; and providing for an effective date." Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. The presence of Senator Hoffman was noted. HCR 20 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 154, relating to bidder preferences in state procurement, which had been held on the Secretary's desk today, was before the Senate on final passage. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2592 The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 154, relating to bidder preferences in state procurement, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 20 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hughes and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Communications The following Budget and Audit Report was received from Kris Curtis, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: State of Alaska, Single Audit Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 Standing Committee Reports HB 28 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2593 Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Cochairs; Senators Kiehl, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Wilson, Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Alaska Judiciary System Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 97 The Judiciary 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(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Tobin, Kaufman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 111 The Education Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(EDC) "An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(EDC) Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senator Bjorkman. Signing do pass: Senator Gray-Jackson. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2594 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 230 The Education Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 230 am "An Act relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; and repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(EDC) Signing do pass: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Bjorkman, Gray- Jackson, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 295 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(RES) "An Act authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmon to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(RES) "An Act authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmonids to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes." (Title Change SCR 21) Signing do pass: Senators Giessel, Bishop, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Claman, Wielechowski, Dunbar, Kaufman. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2595 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 20 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 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. 146, relating to fireworks; repealing restrictions on the sale of fireworks; and directing the Department of Public Safety to adopt fireworks regulations. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 226 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" was read the second time. Senator Bjorkman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2571. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(L&C) was adopted. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2596 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 226(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Hughes and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(L&C) 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. HB 238 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief in the third degree; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Claman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2520. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) was adopted. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2597 Senator Wilson objected. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) advance to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 238(JUD) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Kaufman, Myers, Shower, Wilson Excused: Hughes and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) advanced to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief in the third degree; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 238(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Shower, Wilson Excused: Hughes Stedman changed from "NAY" to "YEA" 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2598 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(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 effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of House Resolutions HJR 3 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill, was read the third time. Senator Shower moved the resolution be returned to second reading for the purpose of amendments. Without objection, the resolution was returned to second reading. [Amendment No. 1 was not offered.] Senators Shower, Claman offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, line 17 - 18: Delete "20 states currently provide reciprocity for concealed carry permits issued in other states, including the State of Alaska " Insert "38 states currently recognize valid Alaska concealed handgun permits" Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am S Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2599 SCS CSHJR 3(JUD) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Dunbar, Giessel, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Claman, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kiehl, Tobin Excused: Hughes and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am S passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Cody Barber and Brett Lapham Representative(s) McCabe Honoring - Esther Cangarraq Bean Representative(s) McCormick Senator(s) Hoffman Honoring - James Biela Representative(s) McCormick, Hannan Senator(s) Hoffman Honoring - Charitie Ropati Representative(s) McCormick, Mina Senator(s) Hoffman In Memoriam - Jason Tolstrup Senator(s) Hughes Representative(s) D. Johnson, Tilton In Memoriam - Daniel Blood Senator(s) Kawasaki 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2600 In Memoriam - Laurence "Larry" Hunter Irving Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Betty Carlson Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Jane Nicholas Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Kathryn Maria Kevin Ottersten Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Carrick In Memoriam - Ken Coleman Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge In Memoriam - Alliemae Mitchell Rivers Representative(s) Wright In Memoriam - Russell Eric Biggs Representative(s) Allard In Memoriam - Saint Arrsamquq Matushka Olga Michael Representative(s) McCormick, Edgmon Senator(s) Hoffman 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 HJR 3 Senators Kawasaki, Wilson, Bishop, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2601 SB 215 Senators Kaufman, Giessel, Bishop, Merrick, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 215 "An Act relating to teacher incentive payments for national board certification; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 230 Senators Kaufman, Kawasaki, Gray-Jackson, Merrick, Bjorkman, Bishop, Stedman, Claman, Dunbar, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 230 am "An Act relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; and repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 347 Senators Kaufman, Shower 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. SB 200 Senator Shower moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 200 "An Act relating to employer contributions in the teachers' retirement system; relating to supplemental employee benefits; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Shower moved and asked unanimous consent SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 200 "An Act relating to employer contributions in the teachers' retirement system; relating to supplemental employee benefits; and providing for an effective date" be discharged from the Labor and Commerce Committee. Objections were heard. Senator Wielechowski rose to a point of order. President Stevens ruled the point well taken. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2602 The question being: "Shall SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 200 "An Act relating to employer contributions in the teachers' retirement system; relating to supplemental employee benefits; and providing for an effective date" be discharged from the Labor and Commerce Committee?" The roll was taken with the following result: SSSB 200 Discharge from Labor and Commerce Committee? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Kaufman, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Hughes and so, SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 200 failed to be discharged from the Labor and Commerce Committee. Senator Bjorkman moved and asked unanimous consent to return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Standing Committee Reports HB 189 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(L&C) am "An Act relating to the sale of alcohol; relating to the posting of warning signs for alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Gray- Jackson. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2603 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 Rules Committee. HB 251 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) am "An Act exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection requirements; and permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) "An Act relating to the Board of Agriculture and Conservation; relating to loans and limitations under the Alaska Agricultural Loan Act; exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection requirements; permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 22) Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunbar. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2604 HJR 29 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Urging federal support for the state's aviation fuel transition. Signing do pass: Senator Kaufman, Chair; Senator Myers. Signing no recommendation: Senators Tobin, Wilson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 21 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 295, authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmon to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 22 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 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. 251, exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection requirements; and permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2605 Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 226 SENATE CS FOR 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 238 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief in the third degree; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HJR 3 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am S Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill, 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 3:00 p.m., May 12, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2606 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 EDUCATION May 13 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 11 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Recessed to 3 PM -- -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 120 HUNT/FISH LICENSE FOR NONRESIDENT STUDENT += SB 125 AK HOUSING FINANCE CORP: SUSTAIN ENERGY += HB 19 REGISTRATION OF BOATS: EXEMPTION += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 217 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS + HB 122 RAILROAD CORP. FINANCING -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- (Continued on Next Page) 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2607 FINANCE (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) HB 111 EDUCATION FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 66 CONTROLLED SUB;HOMICIDE;CRIMES;SENTENCING += HB 347 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT += HB 202 OPIOID OVERDOSE DRUGS IN SCHOOLS + HB 145 LOANS UNDER $25,000; PAYDAY LOANS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- May 12 Sunday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Sunday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 66 CONTROLLED SUB;HOMICIDE;CRIMES;SENTENCING += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE += SB 217 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS += HB 122 RAILROAD CORP. FINANCING += HB 148 AK PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP; ELIGIBILITY += HB 111 EDUCATION FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING += HB 347 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT += HB 129 VOTER REGISTRATION += HB 202 OPIOID OVERDOSE DRUGS IN SCHOOLS ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 11 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM + HB 358 DEEPFAKES: LIABILITY; ELECTIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2608 JUDICIARY (continued) May 13 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 11 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 13 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 329 AQUATIC FARMS AND HATCHERIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 11 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 116 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ACCT APPROPRIATIONS += HJR 18 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT REDUCTION REPEAL + HB 362 PRISONER MED CARE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 330 PRISONERS: ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESS/RATES **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-05-11 Senate Journal Page 2609 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) May 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 11 Saturday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HJR 29 TRANSITION FROM LEADED AVIATION FUEL -- Public Testimony --