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2025-04-30 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1055 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 30, 2025 One Hundredth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:22 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Shower was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Chris Elliot, Radiant Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Most gracious and mighty God! I stand before You today with much humility, mindful of the sacred calling that has been bestowed upon everyone in this chamber. You, O Lord, who painted the heart of Alaska with its rugged beauty and stirred the icy waters of the Inside Passage, have also entrusted these leaders with the stewardship of the vast riches of our vibrant state. I pray that You would shower them with Your wisdom, peace, and endurance as they navigate the tremendous challenges of this legislative session. May their decisions reflect the clarity of the summertime sky. May their decisions be grounded in fairness and care for all Alaskans, from the smallest fishing villages to the farthest on the Northern Slope. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1056 Shield their hearts from pride, their words from dishonesty, and their actions from straying beyond the reality of Your character and the truth of Your word. Empower them to lead with much wisdom, reflecting on lessons from the salmon’s journey and the raven’s resilience, always following the way of Christ, who served and sacrificed for the sake of others. May the decisions that are made and the laws that are crafted honor the spirit of Alaska’s people and the glory of Your great name. Strengthen these leaders to serve with courage, united for the good of our state. Bless Alaska - its communities, its lawmakers, and its future. I ask these things in mighty name of Jesus, Amen! Senator Kawasaki led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the ninety-eighth and ninety-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Shower was noted. Messages from the House Messages dated April 28 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1057 First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 9 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(HSS) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, Urging the United States Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act. was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 16 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring a group supporting or opposing a candidate or ballot proposition in a state or local election to maintain an address in the state; amending campaign contribution limits for state and local office; directing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to adjust campaign contribution limits for state and local office once each decade beginning in 2031; relating to campaign contribution reporting requirements; relating to administrative complaints filed with the Alaska Public Offices Commission; relating to state election expenditures and contributions made by a foreign-influenced corporation or foreign national; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1058 HB 17 HOUSE BILL NO. 17 BY REPRESENTATIVES RAUSCHER, Eischeid, Costello, Saddler, Bynum, Nelson, entitled: "An Act relating to retirement benefits and military service." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 70 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70(L&C) am BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to emergency medical services for operational canines; relating to the powers, duties, and liability of emergency medical technicians and mobile intensive care paramedics; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. HB 57 Message dated April 28 was read stating pursuant to the Senate request, the House has returned: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(EDC) am "An Act relating to wireless telecommunications devices in public schools; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S "An Act relating to maximum classroom sizes in public schools; relating to education reports; relating to charter schools; relating to student transportation funding; relating to secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to reading proficiency incentive grants; relating to wireless 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1059 telecommunications devices in public schools; relating to the use of tax revenue from highly digitized businesses; relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing the Task Force on Education Funding; and providing for an effective date." Senator Giessel moved the Senate rescind its previous action in passing SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S. Without objection, the Senate rescinded its previous action. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S was before the Senate in third reading on final passage. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate return to second reading for the purpose of rescinding previous action in adopting Amendment No. 26 and consideration of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 27. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Giessel moved the Senate rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 26. Without objection, the Senate rescinded its previous action. Senators Yundt, Tobin, Wielechowski, Bjorkman, Dunbar, Kawasaki, Gray-Jackson, Claman, Cronk offered Amendment No. 27 : Page 1, line 2: Delete "relating to the base student allocation;" Insert "relating to secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to reading proficiency incentive grants;" Page 1, line 3, following "schools;": Insert "relating to the use of tax revenue from highly digitized businesses;" Page 4, following line 11: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 5. AS 14.17.420(a) is amended to read: 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1060 (a) As a component of public school funding, a district is eligible for special needs and secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding and may be eligible for intensive services funding as follows: (1) special needs funding is available to a district to assist the district in providing special education, gifted and talented education, vocational education, and bilingual education services to its students; a special needs funding factor of 1.20 shall be applied as set out in AS 14.17.410(b)(1); (2) in addition to the special needs funding for which a district is eligible under (1) of this subsection, a district is eligible for intensive services funding for each special education student who needs and receives intensive services and is enrolled on the last day of the count period; for each such student, intensive services funding is equal to the intensive student count multiplied by 13; (3) in addition to the special needs and intensive services funding available under (1) and (2) of this subsection, secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding is available to assist districts in providing vocational and technical instruction to students who are enrolled in a secondary school; a secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding factor of 1.023 [1.015] shall be applied as set out in AS 14.17.410(b)(1); in this paragraph, "vocational and technical instruction" excludes costs associated with (A) administrative expenses; and (B) instruction in general literacy, mathematics, and job readiness skills. * Sec. 6. AS 14.17.420 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (d) If the legislature increases the secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding factor under (a)(3) of this section, a district shall budget for and spend on secondary school vocational and technical instruction an amount equal to the increase in the funds generated for the district by the increase to the secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding factor under (a)(3) of this section." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1061 Page 4, following line 14: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 8. AS 14.30 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 14.30.773. Reading proficiency incentive grants. (a) Subject to appropriation, a school district is eligible to receive a reading proficiency incentive grant of not less than $450 for each student in kindergarten through grade six who, at the end of the school year, (1) performs at grade-level reading proficiency; or (2) demonstrates improvement on a reading screening tool approved by the department, on a standards-based assessment in language arts approved by the department, or on a student portfolio in language arts approved by the department. (b) If insufficient funding is appropriated to provide all grants authorized under this section, the grants shall be distributed pro rata to eligible school districts." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, following line 31: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 10. AS 43.20 is amended by adding a new section to article 2 to read: Sec. 43.20.149. Highly digitized businesses tax revenue. The tax amounts collected from a highly digitized business under AS 43.20 shall be separately accounted for and may be appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development. The Department of Education and Early Development shall use funds appropriated under this section to fund reading proficiency incentive grants awarded under AS 14.30.773. If the amount appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development exceeds the amount necessary to award grants under AS 14.30.773 for the fiscal year, the department shall use the remaining balance of the appropriation to fund secondary school vocational and technical instruction. The department shall distribute the secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding to secondary schools on a pro rata basis." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1062 Page 7, line 8, following "APPLICABILITY.": Insert "(a)" Page 7, line 9, following "date": Insert "of sec. 3" Page 7, following line 9: Insert new material to read: "(b) Section 6 of this Act applies to an increase to the secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding factor under AS 14.17.420(a)(3) that takes effect on or after the effective date of sec. 6 of this Act. * Sec. 14. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: CONDITIONAL EFFECT. AS 14.17.420(a), as amended by sec. 5 of this Act, AS 14.17.420(d), enacted by sec. 6 of this Act, AS 14.30.773, enacted by sec. 8 of this Act, and AS 43.20.149, enacted by sec. 10 of this Act, take effect only if SB 113 or a substantially similar bill that effectuates the sales factor, as determined under AS 43.19 (Multistate Tax Compact), as the apportionment factor for highly digitized businesses is passed by the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature and enacted into law. * Sec. 15. If secs. 5, 6, 8, and 10 of this Act take effect, they take effect 181 days after the effective date of the section of SB 113 or a substantially similar bill that effectuates the sales factor, as determined under AS 43.19 (Multistate Tax Compact), as the apportionment factor for highly digitized businesses." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 7, line 10: Delete "This" Insert "Except as provided in sec. 15 of this Act, this" Senator Yundt moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 27. Without objection, Amendment No. 27 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S (reengrossed) was automatically in third reading. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1063 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S(reengrossed) "An Act relating to maximum classroom sizes in public schools; relating to education reports; relating to charter schools; relating to student transportation funding; relating to secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to reading proficiency incentive grants; relating to wireless telecommunications devices in public schools; relating to the use of tax revenue from highly digitized businesses; relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing the Task Force on Education Funding; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 57(FIN) am S(reengrossed) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S (reengrossed) 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. President Stevens stated in accordance with Rule 43(b), Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules, engrossment may be waived on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S(reengrossed) this legislative day. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1064 Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Labor and Workforce Development Alaska Training Program Performance for Participants Exiting Programs Annual Report Fiscal Year 2023 in accordance with AS 23.15.580 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 28 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee held a hearing on the following appointee(s). A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual(s) during any further sessions. Board of Fisheries Olivia Irwin State Assessment Review Board Samuel Laffey Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Hughes, Dunbar, Claman, Kawasaki, Myers. SB 26 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 26 "An Act petitioning the United States Department of Transportation to change the time zones of Alaska; exempting the state from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kawasaki, Chair; Senator Bjorkman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Gray-Jackson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1065 SB 37 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 37 "An Act relating to the Executive Budget Act; relating to strategic plans, mission statements, performance plans, and financial plans for executive branch agencies; and providing for an effective date." Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki, Chair. Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Gray-Jackson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 49 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 49 "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" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 853. Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunbar. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 63 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 63 "An Act relating to the Local Boundary Commission; and providing for an effective date." 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1066 Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Merrick, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair. 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. SB 102 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 102 "An Act exempting the state from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kawasaki, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Bjorkman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 133 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 133 "An Act relating to prior authorization requests for medical care covered by a health care insurer; relating to a prior authorization application programming interface; relating to step therapy; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 700. Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Cronk, Merrick, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Kaufman. 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. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1067 SB 147 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 147 "An Act relating to the prescription and administration of drugs and devices by pharmacists; relating to reciprocity for pharmacists; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dunbar, Chair; Senators Claman, Giessel, Tobin. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 156 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 156 "An Act relating to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; relating to the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; relating to certain loans made by the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 156(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Gray- Jackson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1068 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 86 SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act relating to the business of money transmission; relating to licenses for money transmission, licensure requirements, and registration through a nationwide multistate licensing system; relating to the use of virtual currency for money transmission; relating to authorized delegates of a licensee; relating to acquisition of control of a license; relating to record retention and reporting requirements; authorizing the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to cooperate with other states in the regulation of money transmission; relating to permissible investments; relating to violations and enforcement of money transmission laws; relating to exemptions to money transmission licensure requirements; relating to payroll processing services; relating to currency exchange licenses; amending Rules 79 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Hoffman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 855. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN) was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN) will advance to third reading on the May 2 calendar. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 11 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(RES) am Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and Alaska, was read the second time. Senator Kawasaki offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, following line 2: Insert a new clause to read: 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1069 "WHEREAS the longstanding participation of Canadian teams in the Fairbanks Curling Club's International Bonspiel, now in its 88th year, exemplifies the deep cultural ties and shared northern identity between Alaska and Canada, highlighting a mutual love of curling as both a beloved sport and a form of diplomacy that fosters goodwill, cross-border friendship, and enduring cooperation through spirited, respectful competition; and" Senator Kawasaki moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Shower objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Kawasaki offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, following line 2: Insert a new clause to read: "WHEREAS the Gwich'in people, indigenous to Interior Alaska and northwestern Canada, have lived in the region for over 20,000 years, with vibrant communities in both the Fairbanks area and across the border in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, maintaining deep familial, cultural, and linguistic ties that continue to shape and enrich the cross-border relationship between Alaska and Canada; and" Senator Kawasaki moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Shower objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(RES) am S will advance to third reading on the May 2 calendar. Unfinished Business HB 57 Senators Tobin, Wielechowski, Dunbar, Kawasaki, Yundt, Gray- Jackson, Kiehl, Giessel, Claman, Cronk, Stedman, Olson, Bjorkman, Merrick, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S(reengrossed) "An Act relating to maximum classroom sizes in public schools; relating to education reports; relating to charter schools; relating to student transportation funding; relating to secondary school vocational and technical instruction 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1070 funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to reading proficiency incentive grants; relating to wireless telecommunications devices in public schools; relating to the use of tax revenue from highly digitized businesses; relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing the Task Force on Education Funding; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Tobin moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, May 1 through morning plane time, May 5. Without objection, Senator Tobin was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 57 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S(reengrossed) "An Act relating to maximum classroom sizes in public schools; relating to education reports; relating to charter schools; relating to student transportation funding; relating to secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to reading proficiency incentive grants; relating to wireless telecommunications devices in public schools; relating to the use of tax revenue from highly digitized businesses; relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing the Task Force on Education Funding; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1071 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., May 2, 2025. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:43 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1072 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 06 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 50 SNOW CLASSICS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 140 FIRE STATION GRANT PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 79 NAMING VIC FISCHER SHOUP BAY MARINE PARK -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 30 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB 181 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION DISCLOSURE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 8 EDUCATION FOR DEAF & HEARING IMPAIRED -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1073 FINANCE Apr 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 14 AIDEA FINANCE WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOP. -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 16 CAMPAIGN FINANCE, CONTRIBUTION LIMITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 116 CAMPAIGN FINANCE, CONTRIBUTION LIMITS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 95 CHILD CARE: ASSISTANCE/GRANTS += SB 96 CHILD CARE: TAX CREDITS += SB 97 BIG GAME PERMIT PROGRAM **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 01 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 92 CORP. INCOME TAX; OIL & GAS ENTITIES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 138 TAXATION: VEHICLE RENTALS, SUBPOENAS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1074 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 178 EXPAND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SCR 4 MENTAL HEALTH MONTH; TARDIVE DYSK WEEK -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 78 DISCLOSURE OF WAGE INFORMATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 30 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 62 BOARD OF PAROLE: MEMBERSHIP, REPORT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 134 PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER;3RD PARTY ADMIN -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 35 DELIVERY NETWORK COMPANIES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 170 GAMING; ELECTRONIC PULL-TABS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 89 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCOPE OF PRACTICE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 136 FIREARM FINANCIAL PRIVACY -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 99 CPA AS PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL CONSERVATORS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1075 RESOURCES Apr 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SJR 18 WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 04/28/25> -- Public Testimony -- + SB 174 INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 04/28/25> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 180 LNG IMPORT FACILITIES -- Public Testimony -- += SB 32 ALLOWED COSTS IN ELECTRIC COOP RATES -- Public Testimony -- <Bill Held Over from 04/25/25> += SB 112 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 75 TIMBER MANAGEMENT LEASES -- Public Testimony -- += SB 131 DUTIES OF ASMI BOARD; MEANING OF SEAFOOD -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RULES Apr 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:30 PM + SB 183 POWERS: LB&A COMMITTEE; LEGISLATIVE AUDIT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1076 STATE AFFAIRS May 01 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 104 VEHICLES/BOATS: TRANSFER ON DEATH TITLE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 160 MEMBERS LEG COUNCIL; LEG BUDGET & AUDIT -- Public Testimony -- += SB 107 ALASKA SUNSET COMMISSION -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Marine Pilots Don Habeger James Cunningham -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ARCTIC AFFAIRS May 01 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 08 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2025-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1077 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 07 Wednesday Adams 519 5:15 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + AGENDA: I. Call to Order II. Approval of the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes a. March 31, 2025, Minutes IV. Sanctioning of Charitable Events a. Sham Jam—May 10, 2025 V. Executive Session a. RFQ 683—Alaska State Legislature Telephone System Equipment b. Telephone System Services VI. Committee Business a. Committee Action VII. Adjourn ---------------------------------------- OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:01 AM + Ombudsman Selection Process