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2026-03-11 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1903 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 11, 2026 Fifty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:13 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rabbi Mendy Greenberg, Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad Lubavitch. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. B”H Almighty G-d, Master of the Universe, I stand before you, in prayer. While many around the world are currently facing deep hardship, I am also witnessing extraordinary and miraculous events. To express my feelings about these unique times, I turn to the words of King David in Psalm 124 .??? ??? ????? ????? ???? ??? .??? ????? ???? ,??? ???? ?? ???? “Were it not for the L-rd who was with us when men rose up against us, then they would have swallowed us alive in their burning rage against us.” Almighty G-d, grant the members of the Alaska State Senate, wisdom and understanding, to bring true healing to our world through embodying the universal values of the Seven Noahide Commandments communicated to humanity from G-d through Moses at Mount Sinai. 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1904 Briefly, they include the requirements to honor the Creator, respect life, reject violence, act honestly, value family, promote generosity, and build a just and moral society. Almighty G-d, bless this group assembled here today to fulfil one of Your seven commandments, which is to govern by just laws. May I be graced by the merit of the global spiritual giant and leader, Your servant, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, whose 124th birthday will be celebrated on the 11th day of Nissan, Sunday, March 29, four days before Passover. It is observed as Education and Sharing Day. In tribute to his commitment to promoting the importance of moral and ethical education as the foundation of a brighter and better future for all. From his early childhood, the Rebbe envisioned a world of peace and tranquility and emphasized how one good action, spoken word or thought can tip the scales to usher in this reality. Passover is the festival of liberty, commemorating the Israelite exodus from Egypt, through Moses. The Rebbe teaches that Egypt represents not only a physical location at the northern tip of Africa. The Hebrew name for Egypt is Mitzrayim, which also means constraints and limitations. The Israelite redemption, which occurred over three thousand years ago, empowers me to free myself from all internal and external pressures that keep me from realizing our true potential. Like Moses in his generation, the Rebbe in our generation continues to guide millions through his teachings to utilize their inherent goodness and light to change the world for the better. Almighty G-d, in the merit of realizing this great vision for humanity, may I merit to see the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, “nation shall not lift the sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” With the coming of 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1905 Moshiach when the hallowed words of King David in psalm 125 will be fulfilled ??????? .??? ????? ,???? ?? ???? ??? ,??? ??????? ?????? ??? .???? ??? ???? ,???? ???? ??? ,?? ???? ???? “Those who trust in the L-rd, are as Mount Zion which never falters, but abides forever. Mountains surround Jerusalem, and the Lord surrounds his people from this time and forever” May this happen very soon. And let me say, Amen! Senator Merrick led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the fiftieth legislative day and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 16 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications Memorandum dated March 11 from Hilary V. Martin, Revisor of Statutes, Legislative Affairs Agency, Division of Legal Services was received stating: Section 35, ch. 14, SLA 2025, directed the Department of Health to "amend and submit for federal approval the state plan for the state's child care assistance program under the federal child care and development fund program, consistent with AS 47.25.001(a), as amended by sec. 6 . . . ." Under sec. 37(a), ch. 14, SLA 2025: Section 6 of this Act takes effect only if, on or before January 1, 2026, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (1) approves the amendment to the state plan for the child care assistance program under the federal child care and development fund program, 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1906 consistent with AS 47.25.001(a), as amended by sec. 6 of this Act; or (2) determines that approval of the amendment to the state plan for the child care assistance program is not necessary. Section 38 provides that if sec. 6 takes effect, it takes effect "on the day after the date the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the corresponding amendment to the state plan or determines that approval is not necessary." I received notice from the commissioner of health on November 4, 2025, that the United States Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care, determined that an amendment to the state plan for the child care assistance program was not necessary on September 17, 2025. Therefore, sec. 6, ch. 14, SLA 2025, took effect on September 18, 2025. Please publish this in the journal to provide notice that the condition has been satisfied. Standing Committee Reports SB 193 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 193 "An Act relating to the practice of naturopathy." Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunbar, Chair; Senator Tobin. Signing do pass: Senators Myers, Giessel. 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. SB 206 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 206 "An Act relating to reports of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in schools; relating to parental notification of incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying involving students and threats of suicide by students; and establishing the firearm safe storage grant fund" and recommended it be replaced with 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1907 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 206(HSS) "An Act relating to parental notification of incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying involving students and threats of suicide by students; and establishing the firearm safe storage grant fund." Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunbar, Chair; Senator Myers. Signing do pass: Senators Tobin, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar House Bills in Third Reading HB 289 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in third reading (page 1891) was before the Senate. Senator Hoffman moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Amendments No. 1 and No. 2 were not offered. 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1908 Senator Hoffman offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 1, lines 1 - 2: Delete "making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations;" Insert "making supplemental appropriations;" Page 2, line 1, through page 24, line 2: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. The following appropriations are for capital projects and grants from the general fund or other funds as set out in sec. 2 of this Act by funding source to the agencies named for the purposes expressed. They lapse under AS 37.25.020, unless otherwise noted. Appropriation General Other Items Funds Funds Allocations * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Department of Transportation and Public Facilities * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Federal Program Match 69,695,087 69,695,087 Federal-Aid Aviation State 9,807,384 Match (HD 1-40) Federal-Aid Highway State 58,276,155 Match (HD 1-40) Other Federal Program Match 1,611,548 (HD 1-40) Statewide Federal Programs 459,000 459,000 Federal Transit 400,000 Administration Grants (HD 1-40) Highway Safety Grants 59,000 Program (HD 1-40) (SECTION 2 OF THIS ACT BEGINS ON THE NEXT PAGE) * Sec. 2. The following sets out the funding by agency for the appropriations made in sec. 1 of this Act. Funding Source Amount Department of Transportation and Public Facilities 1003 General Fund Match 69,695,087 1004 Unrestricted General Fund Receipts 459,000 *** Total Agency Funding *** 70,154,087 * * * * * Total Budget * * * * * 70,154,087 (SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT BEGINS ON THE NEXT PAGE) 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1909 * Sec. 3. The following sets out the statewide funding for the appropriations made in sec. 1 of this Act. Funding Source Amount Unrestricted General 1003 General Fund Match 69,695,087 1004 Unrestricted General Fund Receipts 459,000 *** Total Unrestricted General *** 70,154,087 (SECTION 4 OF THIS ACT BEGINS ON THE NEXT PAGE) * Sec. 4. FUND CAPITALIZATION. (a) The sum of $40,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the disaster relief fund (AS 26.23.300(a)). (b) The sum of $35,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the disaster relief fund (AS 26.23.300(a)). (c) The sum of $98,715,900 is appropriated from the general fund to the fire suppression fund (AS 41.15.210) for fire suppression activities. * Sec. 5. FUND TRANSFER. An amount equal to the amount appropriated from the Alaska higher education investment fund (AS 37.14.750) in sec. 49(b), ch. 10, SLA 2025, estimated to be $129,598,900, is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska higher education investment fund (AS 37.14.750). * Sec. 6. CONSTITUTIONAL BUDGET RESERVE FUND. (a) An amount equal to the appropriations made from the general fund in this Act is appropriated from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska) to the general fund." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 24, line 3: Delete "appropriations" Insert "appropriation" Page 24, line 4: Delete "are" Insert "is" Page 24, lines 6 - 7: Delete "secs. 4 and 17 - 20" Insert "sec. 1" Page 24, line 8: Delete "secs. 15(b) - (d) and 16" Insert "secs. 4 and 5" Page 24, lines 10 - 12: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 8. RETROACTIVITY. Sections 1 - 7 and 9 of this Act are retroactive to March 1, 2026." 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1910 Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 24, line 13: Delete "sec. 15(c)" Insert "sec. 4(b)" Page 24, lines 17 - 19: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 10. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Objections were heard. Senator Rauscher offered the following amendment to Amendment No. 3: Page 4, lines 20 - 22: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Rauscher moved and asked unanimous consent to adopt the amendment to Amendment No. 3. Senator Stedman objected. Senator Rauscher moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment to Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the amendment to Amendment No. 3 was withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S "An Act making supplemental appropriations; capitalizing funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 289(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage BRF Section(s) - Effective Date(s) 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1911 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S passed the Senate. Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of the constitutional budget reserve fund section. The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 289(FIN) am S Adopt Budget Reserve Fund Section(s)? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section was adopted. 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. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 289 Senator Hoffman gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S and moved and asked unanimous consent it be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1912 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S "An Act making supplemental appropriations; capitalizing funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 289(FIN) am S Third Reading - On Reconsideration BRF Section(s) - Effective Date(s) YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of the constitutional budget reserve fund section. The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 289(FIN) am S Adopt Budget Reserve Fund Section(s)? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section was adopted. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on reconsideration 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. 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1913 Citations Honoring – North Pole High School Hockey Team 2026 Division II State Champions Representative(s) Prax Senator(s) Kawasaki, Myers Honoring – Pete Daley Representative(s) Prax Senator(s) Cronk, Myers Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring – Education and Sharing Day 2026 Representative(s) Underwood Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Kaufman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 1:00 p.m. plane time, March 13 through 1:00 p.m. plane time, March 15. Without objection, Senator Kaufman was excused. Senator Myers moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from March 15 through March 21. Without objection, Senator Myers was excused. SB 129 Senator Bjorkman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE BILL NO. 129 "An Act establishing a 30-day deadline for the payment of contracts under the State Procurement Code; 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1914 establishing deadlines for the payment of grants, contracts, and reimbursement agreements to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Alaska Native organizations; relating to payment of grants to named recipients that are not municipalities; and providing for an effective date" be waived from the Labor and Commerce Committee. Without objection, the bill was waived from the Labor and Commerce Committee. Senator Bjorkman moved and asked unanimous consent to add a Finance Committee referral to the bill. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 289 President Stevens stated in accordance with Uniform Rule 43(b), Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules, engrossment may be waived on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 289 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S "An Act making supplemental appropriations; capitalizing funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., March 13, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:44 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1915 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 Mar 11 Wednesday Davis 106 8:00 AM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Please Note Time & Location Change -- + Meeting jointly with the House Education Committee Presentation: 2026 State Board of Education Report to the Alaska Legislature by Deena Bishop, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Sally Stockhausen, Chair, State Board of Education and Early Development Members of the Alaska Board of Education and Early Development Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 11 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SENATE BILL: PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING AND POLICY <Pending Introduction & Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 13 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 16 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1916 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 18 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Education and Early Development, Pamela Dupras Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Professional Teaching Practices Commission, Michael Robbins SENATE BILL: PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING POLICY <Pending Introduction & Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 20 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 232 PERSONAL COLLECTION OF CERTAIN FOSSILS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 228 PUBLIC SCHOOLS; OPIOID AWARENESS PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 187 SCHOOL NUTRITION/MEAL: PROHIBIT FOOD DYES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 78 RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits, Legislative Finance Division Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + State IT - Needs, Challenges and Solutions Office of Information Technology Office of Management and Budget Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 78 RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. Department of Administration Division of Retirement and Benefits Legislative Finance Division **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1917 FINANCE (continued) Mar 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + University of Alaska FY 27 Budget Request Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 274 PERMANENT FUND POMV AVAILABLE FOR APPROP -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 78 RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. Legislative Finance Division -- Invited Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 12 Thursday Davis 106 3:30 PM -- Please Note Location Change -- + Presentation: Rural Health Transformation Program A National Perspective Kathryn Costanza, National Conference of State Legislatures Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 237 DATA SHARING; SOCIAL SECURITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 233 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 13 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1918 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 11 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 121 HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWABLE CHARGES Presentation: UAF's Integrated Workforce Development Pipeline: From Technical Training to Engineering Leadership by William Schnabel, Dean, UAF College of Engineering & Mines, Kevin Alexander, Dean, UAF Community & Technical College Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 263 CHILD CARE FACILITY LOAN FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 264 REPEALING HOUSING FUNDS & ACCOUNTS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 13 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 35 DELIVERY NETWORK COMPANIES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 252 UCC: SECURED TRANS.; ELECTRONIC RECORDS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 249 VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 110 SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HJR 20 HIRING OF APPRENTICES/VETERANS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 181 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION DISCLOSURE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Railbelt Transmission Update by Curtis Thayer - Executive Director, Alaska Energy Authority Presentation: Port of Alaska Energy Project by Terry Umatum, Director, Don Young Port of Alaska Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 13 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 275 NATURAL GAS PROJECTS/INCOME TAX/SURCHARGE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1919 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 219 PFAS USE & REMEDIATION, WATER TESTING -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 162 SPECIE AS LEGAL TENDER -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: De-icing Roads with Graphite Nanoplatelets by Hannah Leatherman, Seward High School Presentation: DOT&PF Winter Road Maintenance Update (Cont. From Jan 27) by Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 16 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + Administration Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 11 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:30 AM + Department of Corrections - Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + Education & Early Development Subcommittee Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + Education & Early Development Subcommittee Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + Education & Early Development Subcommittee 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1920 FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES Mar 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Overview: Update on FY26 Budget Items and Overview of FY27 Budget Request -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Budget Overview Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Budget Close Out ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:15 PM + Overview: Workers’ Compensation by Charlie Collins, Director Overview: Unemployment Insurance Fund by Paloma Harbour **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Revenue Subcommittee Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + Revenue Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + FY27 Request, FY26 Update, & Major Issues Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Highways & State Equipment Fleet Apr 01 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Airports & DFS Apr 08 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + AMHS Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Budget Close Out ---------------------------------------- 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1921 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + University of Alaska Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 18 Wednesday Adams 519 5:15 PM + -- Teleconference Listen Only -- I. Call to Order II. Approval of the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes a. February 11th, 2026, Meeting Minutes IV. Sanctioning of Charitable Events a. Sham Jam 2026 SEAGLA Fundraiser b. Legislative Skits Big Brothers/Big Sisters/AWARE Fundraiser V. Committee Business a. Fairbanks LIO Lease Extension VI. Executive Session a. ITB 686--Capitol Carpet Removal and Installation **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION FUNDING Mar 16 Monday Davis 106 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: Pupil Transportation Funding by Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Presentation: Legislative Funding for Student Transportation by Conor Bell, Fiscal Analyst, Legislative Finance Division -- Invited Testimony -- Michael Robbins, Superintendent, Bristol Bay Borough School District Presentation: Before and After School Programs by Thomas Azzarella, Executive Director, Alaska Afterschool Network **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-03-11 Senate Journal Page 1922 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Mar 31 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Presentation: Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy Dr. Angelia Trujillo Sponsored by Senator Tobin Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 12:01 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: The Importance of Energy Data Diane Hirshberg Jeremy Kasper Leasi Vanessa Lee Raymond UAA's Institute of Social and Economic Research and UAF's Alaska Center for Energy and Power Sponsored by Senator Giessel Apr 08 Wednesday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Arctic Winter Games 2026, Team Alaska Updates, Photos, Achievements on Alaska's Performance at Arctic Winter Games 2026 Nicole Morton-Johnson, President Sponsored by Senator Cronk