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2025-05-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1245 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 13, 2025 One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:04 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Kawasaki was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Maranatha Henderson, Senate Page. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, Please guide us through both the trials and joys we encounter today. Give our Senators and Representatives courage and wisdom as they serve the residents of our great state. Thank you for the beauty and resources you have given us in the State of Alaska. Thank you for the friends and family who support us throughout the time in the legislature. Guide our hearts and minds as that we may do your will and be productive and successful. (B'sham Yeshua Amen) In Jesus' name, Amen! Senator Stedman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1246 Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred twelfth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 183 Message dated May 12 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act relating to hindering the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee and the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HJR 15 Message dated May 12 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(CRA), thus adopting: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(CRA) am S Urging the Governor, the Department of Natural Resources, division of forestry and fire protection, the Department of Public Safety, municipalities of the state and relevant wildfire planning and response agencies, and the Alaska delegation in Congress to prepare for the 2025 wildfire season. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1247 HB 53 Message dated May 12 was read stating the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the Senate to consider the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and making supplemental appropriations." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am S "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 providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Representative Josephson, Chair Representative Schrage Representative Johnson HB 55 Message dated May 12 was read stating the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the Senate to consider the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(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." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(FIN) am S Representative Josephson, Chair Representative Schrage Representative Johnson 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1248 Message dated May 12 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 18 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Supporting the continued development of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project; recognizing the importance of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project to the economy of the state, energy independence, and national security; and urging the United States Congress, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum, and relevant federal agencies to take all necessary actions to expedite the success of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. The presence of Senator Kawasaki was noted. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 13 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(CRA) BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions for certain long-term rental units, certain mobile home parks, real property rented to low- income families, real property owned and occupied as a permanent place of abode, and real property owned by first-time homebuyers." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and State Affairs Committees. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1249 HB 78 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) am(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 123 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to vehicle rental taxes; relating to the issuance of subpoenas related to tax records; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 173 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 173(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to occupational therapist licensure; relating to occupational therapy assistant licensure; and relating to an occupational therapist licensure compact." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1250 Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Letter from the Attorney General dated May 12 was received reporting the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached between the State of Alaska and the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific in accordance with AS 23.40.215 and AO 356. President Stevens referred the report to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated May 12 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce 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. Alaska Labor Relations Agency Tyler Andrews Emily Hall Jennifer Yuhas Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Bradley Austin Mike Dennis Randy Beltz Sara Faulkner Sarah LeFebvre Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Doug Moore 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1251 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Jennifer Lombardo Jessica Pestrikoff Shannon Thompson Willie Canady Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Darcy Lucey Holly Steiner Lori Lindsay Stacia Miller Board of Chiropractic Examiners Timothy Kanady Board of Dental Examiners Christina Hansen Kenley Michaud Traci Elison Board of Examiners in Optometry Ethan Arndt Sheryl Lentfer Charles Rudstrom Board of Massage Therapists Michelle Steiner Board of Nursing Cheryl Payne Marianne Murray Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Mary Swain Board of Pharmacy Julie McDonald Dylan Sanders 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1252 Board of Professional Counselors Mary Elkins Crystal Herring Ashley Martin Carrie-Elaine Border Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Lorin Bradbury Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Isaac Diboue Ryan Sharratt Zachery Schasteen Real Estate Commission Elizabeth Schok Jimi Cash Susan Wilcox Traci Heaton Yolonda Logan State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Edward Leonetti Samson Shepherd State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Victoria Daugherty Jonathan Gates Valerie Phelps Michelle Scott-Weber Board of Veterinary Examiners Robert Gerlach Sarah Johnson Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers William McKean 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1253 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Chantal Cohen Shawnmarie Carpenter Board of Public Accountancy James Doughty Donovan Neal Rachel Hanks Marijuana Control Board Lacy Wilcox Brück Clift Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission Andrew Hemenway Signing the report: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Merrick, Dunbar, Gray-Jackson, Yundt. SB 9 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 9 "An Act relating to the surrender of infants; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 9(JUD) Signing no recommendation: Senator Claman, Chair; Senators Tobin, Kiehl. Signing do pass: Senator Myers. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Family and Community Services The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1254 SB 136 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 136 "An Act relating to the privacy of firearm transactions; relating to discrimination against firearm retailers by financial institutions and payment networks; relating to the disclosure of financial records by financial institutions and payment networks; and amending Rules 65 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Merrick, Yundt. Signing no recommendation: Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing amend: Senator Dunbar. 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 Judiciary Committee. SB 167 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to a permanent fund dividend for an individual whose conviction has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed; and relating to the calculation of the value of the permanent fund dividend by including payment to individuals eligible for a permanent fund dividend because of a conviction that has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1088. Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair; Senators Tobin, Myers, Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1255 SB 172 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to occupational therapist licensure; relating to occupational therapy assistant licensure; and relating to an occupational therapist licensure compact." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunbar, Merrick, Gray-Jackson, Yundt. 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. HB 116 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act exempting from insurance regulation cooperative agreements entered into by two or more persons engaged in commercial fishing for the purpose of paying claims or losses." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Gray- Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Merrick, Yundt. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 193 SENATE BILL NO. 193 BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the practice of naturopathy." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1256 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 6 SENATE BILL NO. 6 "An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" was read the second time. Senator Tobin, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Education Committee Substitute offered on page 508. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(EDC) was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(EDC) will advance to third reading on the May 14 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 75 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(STA) "An Act relating to national criminal history record checks for certain employees of the Department of Revenue; relating to allowable absences for eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; relating to the confidentiality of certain information provided on a permanent fund dividend application; relating to electronic notice of debt collection executed on a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kawasaki, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1223. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(STA) "An Act relating to national criminal history record checks for certain employees of the Department of Revenue; relating to allowable absences for eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; relating to electronic notice of debt collection executed on a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1257 Senator Kawasaki, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate State Affairs Committee Letter of Intent offered on page 1223 be adopted as a Senate Letter of Intent. Without objection, the Senate Letter of Intent was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(STA), with a Senate Letter of Intent, will advance to third reading on the May 14 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 134 SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to pharmacy benefits managers; relating to third-party administrators; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to pharmacy benefits managers; relating to third-party administrators; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 134 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, SENATE BILL NO. 134 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. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1258 Third Reading of House Resolutions HJR 9 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act, was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 9(HSS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Hughes, Merrick, Myers, Shower, Yundt and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(HSS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Special Order of Business Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the following Citation Calendar, which had been held (page 1235), be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citation Calendar Honoring - Explore Fairbanks Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Carrick Honoring - Tanana Middle School 50th Anniversary Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Stapp 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1259 Honoring - The League of Women Voters 75th Anniversary Senator(s) Gray-Jackson Representative(s) Galvin, Eischeid Honoring - KINY Radio 90th Anniversary Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan, Story Honoring - Scott Davis Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge Honoring - David Hagen Representative(s) Gray, Kopp Senator(s) Giessel Honoring - Ileen Sylvester Representative(s) Costello, Stapp Senator(s) Merrick Honoring - Tessa Hulls Representative(s) Tomaszewski, Gray Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring - Riverboat Discovery 75th Anniversary Representative(s) Tomaszewski, Schwanke Senator(s) Cronk Honoring - Bernie’s Pharmacy 45th Anniversary Representative(s) Costello, Ruffridge Senator(s) Claman Honoring - John and Debbie Fullenwider Representative(s) Allard Honoring - Suzanne Downing Representative(s) Allard, Rauscher Honoring - Sagen Maddalena Representative(s) Allard, Stapp Senator(s) Myers Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage Wendy Williamson Auditorium 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Schrage, Gray 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1260 Honoring - Service High School Baseball 2024 Cook Inlet Conference and ASAA State Champions Representative(s) Schrage In Memoriam - Mary Nordale Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Carrick In Memoriam - Roberta Highland Senator(s) Stevens In Memoriam - John Castle Morris Sr. Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan, Story In Memoriam - John Clay “Jack” Tragis Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert In Memoriam - James “Jim” Allan Arness Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Elam In Memoriam - Nathan Carstens Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Ruffridge In Memoriam - Elizabeth “Liz” Auer Representative(s) Eischeid, Mears Senator(s) Wielechowski In Memoriam - Thomas Edward “Ed” Asbury Representative(s) Allard, Saddler In Memoriam - Jadee Brent Moncur Representative(s) Allard In Memoriam - Dan “The Legend” Fagan Representative(s) Allard, Tilton Senator(s) Hughes Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Citation Calendar be adopted. Senator Dunbar objected and moved and asked unanimous consent the citation Honoring - Suzanne Downing be removed from the Citation Calendar. Objections were heard. 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1261 The question being: "Shall the citation be removed from the Citation Calendar?" The roll was taken with the following result: Shall the citation be removed from the Citation Calendar? YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Kawasaki, Merrick, Olson, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Nays: Cronk, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kiehl, Myers, Shower, Stedman, Stevens and so, the motion failed. There being no further objection, the Citation Calendar was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 134 SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to pharmacy benefits managers; relating to third-party administrators; and providing for an effective date" 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 14, 2025. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:41 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1262 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 13 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 50 SNOW CLASSICS += HB 79 NAMING VIC FISCHER SHOUP BAY MARINE PARK += SB 140 FIRE STATION GRANT PROGRAM + HB 58 OPA: PUBLIC ADVOCATE APPOINTMENT -- Public Testimony -- + SB 185 INSURANCE; REBATES; ADVERTISING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 58 OPA: PUBLIC ADVOCATE APPOINTMENT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 185 INSURANCE; REBATES; ADVERTISING <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 26 STATEWIDE PUBLIC & COMMUNITY TRANSIT PLAN -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 143 MUNICIPAL SCHOOL BOARD TERMS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 192 EVACUATION DESIGNATION LEVELS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1263 EDUCATION May 14 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Presentation: Update on a proposed regulatory change for local contributions to public education Lori Weed, School Finance Manager, DEED Karen Morrison, Deputy Commissioner, DEED Heather Heineken, Director of the Division of Finance and Support Services, DEED Presentation: Local Contributions for Public Education Frank Hauser, Superintendent, Juneau School District + HJR 25 INTERNATIONAL TEACHER VISAS <Pending Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 16 CAMPAIGN FINANCE;CONTRIBUTION LIMITS;APOC += SB 132 OMNIBUS INSURANCE BILL + HB 31 VESSELS: REGISTRATION/DERELICT FUND += SB 156 AK COMMERCIAL FISHING & AG BANK; LOANS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1264 FINANCE (continued) May 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 4 HEALTH CARE PRICES AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 36 FOSTER CHILDREN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT May 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 70 EMERGENCY MED SVCS; OPERATIONAL CANINES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1265 JUDICIARY May 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 190 UNIFORM ACT: GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 35 PRISONERS: ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESS/USE + HB 36 FOSTER CHILDREN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT <Pending Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 16 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 14 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 159 TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROG: CONTRIBUTIONS + HB 121 ACCOUNTING; PRACTICE PRIVILEGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 154 HOME CARE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADV BOARD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 121 HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWABLE CHARGES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 122 HEALTH INSURANCE NETWORK STANDARDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1266 RESOURCES (continued) May 16 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Alaska Railbelt Reliability Council Lou Florence - Board Chair, RRC Ed Jenkin - CEO, RRC Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 13 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 160 MEMBERS LEG COUNCIL; LEG BUDGET & AUDIT -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 107 ALASKA SUNSET COMMISSION -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SR 3 SAMOAN SERVICE & VOTING RIGHTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 17 DISABLED VETERANS: RETIREMENT BENEFITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HJR 13 AFGHANS, SP. IMMIGRANT VISAS, ASSISTANCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HCR 6 US MARINE CORPS 250TH BIRTHDAY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1267 TRANSPORTATION May 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: DOT&PF Tentative Advertising Schedule and Fed Funding Update Dom Pannone, Director, Program Management and Administration DOT&PF Al Beck, Preconstruction Chief, Northern Region DOT&PF Luke Bowland, Preconstruction Chief, Central Region DOT&PF Kirk Miller, Preconstruction Chief, Southcoast Region DOT&PF **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 191 TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND TO WHITTIER -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HJR 14 PORT MACKENZIE & NORTHERN RAIL EXTENSIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ARCTIC AFFAIRS May 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE May 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Ombudsman Selection Process ---------------------------------------- 2025-05-13 Senate Journal Page 1268 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB53 AND HB55 May 13 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM + HB 53 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET; CAP; SUPP + HB 55 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + FY26 Operating Budget: Introductory Meeting ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 14 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointments to Boards and Commissions Consideration of the Legislative Nominee for Ombudsman