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2025-05-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1269 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 14, 2025 One Hundred Fourteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:32 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Claman, Kawasaki, Olson, Shower were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kermit Wilson, Safe Harbor Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, Thank you for Your love and grace that sustains us this day. Thank you for our Senators and their families for the commitment to serve Alaska. We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and minds open to Your wisdom. We ask for Your guidance as we engage in the important work that lies ahead. Grant us the strength to listen to one another, the courage to seek justice, and the compassion to serve all those we represent. May our discussions be rooted in respect and understanding, and may our decisions reflect a commitment to the common good of our fellow Alaskans. Help us to remember that our actions today will shape the future of our communities and our nation. In Your name, we pray for clarity in our purpose and unity in our mission. Let us be instruments of peace and progress. Amen. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1270 Senator Tobin led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred thirteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated May 13 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 25 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 am BY REPRESENTATIVES MINA, Gray, Supporting and encouraging the continued recruitment and retention of international educators on J-1 and H-1B visas in the state. was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 33 HOUSE BILL NO. 33 BY REPRESENTATIVES STUTES, Himschoot, Hannan, entitled: "An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game by the members of the respective boards; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Resources Committees. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1271 Concur Messages SB 57 Message dated May 13 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations and other appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment(s): HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am H(efd fld H) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and repealing appropriations." Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Annual Report FY 2024 in accordance with AS 16.51.100 Standing Committee Reports SB 140 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 140 "An Act relating to a matching grant program for fire station construction and renovation; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Merrick, Chair; Senators Yundt, Gray- Jackson, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunbar. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1272 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 16 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(STA) "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." Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senator Kiehl. Signing amend: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Merrick. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 31 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 31 "An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels; and relating to the derelict vessel prevention program fund." Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Stedman, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Merrick, Kiehl. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1273 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 36 The Health and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 36 "An Act relating to the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in residential facilities outside the state; and amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 36(HSS) "An Act relating to the placement of foster children in hospitals and residential psychiatric treatment centers for psychiatric care; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in psychiatric residential treatment facilities outside the state; and amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure." (Title Change SCR forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Dunbar, Chair; Senators Hughes, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senators Claman, Tobin. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Family and Community Services The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1274 HB 50 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 50 "An Act relating to snow classics." Signing do pass: Senator Merrick, Chair; Senators Olson, Dunbar, Gray-Jackson, Yundt. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 79 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 79 "An Act naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park." Signing do pass: Senator Merrick, Chair; Senators Olson, Dunbar, Gray-Jackson, Yundt. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. The presence of Senators Olson, Claman, Kawasaki was noted. Special Committee Reports HB 53 May 13, 2025 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering 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" 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1275 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" requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 53. In accordance with past practice and usage, the Conference Committee requests authorization to add the monetary terms of collective bargaining agreements for the following bargaining units: Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association Confidential Employees Association Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific Signing the report: Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Kaufman; Representative Josephson, Chair, Representatives Schrage, Johnson. President Stevens granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 55 May 13, 2025 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering 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" 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1276 and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(FIN) am S requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 55. In accordance with past practice and usage, the Conference Committee requests authorization to add the monetary terms of collective bargaining agreements for the following bargaining units: Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association Confidential Employees Association Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific Signing the report: Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Kaufman; Representative Josephson, Chair, Representatives Schrage, Johnson. President Stevens granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The presence of Senator Shower was noted. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 194 SENATE BILL NO. 194 BY SENATOR CRONK, entitled: "An Act authorizing mobile sports wagering; relating to the regulation of mobile sports wagering; imposing a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue; relating to criminal history record checks for licensure to operate mobile sports wagering; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1277 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 116 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" was read the second time. President Stevens stated HOUSE BILL NO. 116 will advance to third reading on the May 16 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 6 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(EDC) "An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(EDC) "An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 6(EDC) Third Reading - Final Passage 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(EDC) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1278 Third Reading of House Bills HB 75 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 read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 75(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) Letter of Intent 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(STA) 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 with a Senate Letter of Intent. SCR 7 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 was before the Senate on final passage. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1279 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 75, 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; and relating to electronic notice of debt collection executed on a permanent fund dividend, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 7 Final Passage 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Recess Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:02 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House The consideration of the Legislative nominee for Ombudsman and the Governor's appointments in Joint Session will be published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 9. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 1:53 p.m. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1280 Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Citations Honoring - Alaska Afterschool Network Representative(s) Eischeid, Mears Senator(s) Wielechowski In Memoriam - Terry Marquette Senator(s) Kawasaki, Cronk Representative(s) Prax In Memoriam - Armin Otto Schmidt Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Kopp In Memoriam - Andrew Julian Aquino Representative(s) Carrick, Stapp Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Jenice Taylor Cox Representative(s) 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 HB 36 President Stevens added a Judiciary Committee referral to HOUSE BILL NO. 36 "An Act relating to the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in residential facilities outside the state; and amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure." The bill was referred to the Judiciary, then Finance Committees. 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1281 SB 9 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 9 "An Act relating to the surrender of infants; 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. Engrossment SB 6 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(EDC) "An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 75 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration with a Senate Letter of Intent. SCR 7 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 75, relating to national 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1282 criminal history record checks for certain employees of the Department of Revenue; relating to allowable absences for eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; and relating to electronic notice of debt collection executed on a permanent fund dividend, 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 16, 2025. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:59 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1283 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 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 58 OPA: PUBLIC ADVOCATE APPOINTMENT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 185 INSURANCE; REBATES; ADVERTISING -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Bill Hearing Rescheduled> <Bill Hearing Canceled> + 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** ---------------------------------------- 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 (Continued on Next Page) 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1284 EDUCATION (continued) Presentation: Local Contributions for Public Education Frank Hauser, Superintendent, Juneau School District + HJR 25 INTERNATIONAL TEACHER VISAS -- 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 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 -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 156 AK COMMERCIAL FISHING & AG BANK; LOANS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + 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** 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1285 FINANCE (continued) 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 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 70 EMERGENCY MED SVCS; OPERATIONAL CANINES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 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 -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 36 FOSTER CHILDREN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 16 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1286 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 + Presentation: Railbelt Reliability Council, SB 123, HB 307, And Where We Go From Here Dr. Gwen Holdmann - Alaska Center for Energy and Power Dr. Steve Colt - Alaska Center for Energy and Power Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 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** 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1287 STATE AFFAIRS 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** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION 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 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1288 JOINT COMMITTEES JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE May 15 Thursday Gruenberg 120 8:00 AM -Alaska Military Status Update Colonel (Ret) Craig Christenson, Deputy Commissioner, Military and Veterans Affairs -Delegation Update on Federal Military Priorities Offices of Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, and Representative Begich and Staff Update on Alaska Military Priorities and Initiatives -Decoration of Honor Update -Joint Armed Services Committee Statute Restructuring Project ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT May 17 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + I. Call to Order II. Approval of the Agenda III. Approval of the Minutes a. April 9, 2025 b. April 23, 2025 IV. Executive Session a. Preliminary Release of the FY 24 State of Alaska Single Audit V. Adjourn **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2025-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1289 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB53 AND HB55 May 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM += HB 53 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET; CAP; SUPP += HB 55 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET FY26 Operating Budget: Executive Branch-Wide Appropriations Debt Service Items Fund Capitalizations Fund Transfers Language and Other Appropriations FY25 Supplemental Operating Items incorporated in HB 53 and HB 55 ---------------------------------------- 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