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2026-03-25 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2043 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 25, 2026 Sixty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Guy Crockroft, Love INC. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for this new day, and for each Senator in this legislative body. Thank you that they have come to serve the citizens of our wonderful state and may your blessings be upon them throughout this session. Lord, please give them grace and humility in working with and learning from each other, and their constituents. Help them to love everyone, even those with whom they disagree. I’m reminded of your encouragement to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 13:10 “Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” May you give each Senator everything they need to excel and be good stewards of their positions so that all Alaskans may benefit from their efforts, and so that they themselves may be blessed as well. In the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2044 Senator Tobin led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the sixty-third and sixty-fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HJR 29 Message dated March 23 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(FSH) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(RES) Supporting the extension of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14024; supporting the continued national prohibition on Russian seafood imports effected by Executive Orders 14024, 14068, and 14114; and urging the President of the United States, federal agencies, and the United States Congress to consider additional measures necessary for prohibiting the importation of Russian seafood into the United States and to maintain and strengthen federal measures that ensure fair trade, protect the state's seafood industry, and promote sustainable and ethical seafood production. Concur Messages SB 64 Message dated March 23 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am "An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to voter registration; relating to election administration; relating to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; relating to 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2045 campaign contributions; relating to the crimes of unlawful interference with voting in the first degree, unlawful interference with an election, and election official misconduct; relating to synthetic media in electioneering communications; relating to campaign signs; relating to voter registration on permanent fund dividend applications; relating to the Redistricting Board; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment(s): HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am H "An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to voter registration; relating to election administration; relating to campaign contributions; relating to write- in candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States; relating to the crimes of unlawful interference with voting in the first degree, unlawful interference with an election, and election official misconduct; relating to voter registration on permanent fund dividend applications; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; and providing for an effective date." Senator Giessel moved the Senate concur in the House amendment(s). The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 64(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment(s) to CSSB 64(FIN) am? Effective Date(s) YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Nays: Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2046 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment(s), thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am H. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports Reports dated March 23 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee held a hearing on the following appointees. A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation Randy Bates Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources John Crowther Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Tom McKay Signing the reports: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Rauscher, Dunbar, Claman, Kawasaki, Myers. Report dated March 23 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee held a hearing on the following appointees. A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2047 Big Game Commercial Services Board Brianna Hauch Larry Kunder Robert Mumford Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Myers, Rauscher. SB 130 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 130 "An Act relating to the fisheries product development tax credit; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 2, ch. 31, SLA 2022; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 130(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senator Kiehl. Signing amend: Senator Olson, Cochair. Signing do not pass: Senator Cronk. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 164 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 164 "An Act eliminating deductions for the remittance of the motor fuel tax, tobacco taxes, and tire fees; relating to discounts on cigarette stamps; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1826. Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Stedman, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senators Cronk, Merrick. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2048 SB 225 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to trusts; relating to trust proceedings; relating to nonjudicial settlement agreements in trust matters; relating to the powers of trustees; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 225(L&C) "An Act relating to trusts; relating to nonjudicial settlement agreements in trust matters; relating to claims of a beneficiary against a trustee; relating to the modification and termination of irrevocable trusts; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunbar, Gray-Jackson, Yundt. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Alaska Judiciary System 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 Judiciary Committee. SB 238 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 238 "An Act relating to access to library material; and relating to affirmative defenses to the offenses of enticement of a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and distribution of indecent material to minors" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 238(EDC) Signing amend: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Yundt, Bjorkman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stevens, Kiehl. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2049 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 239 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 239 "An Act relating to the registration and titling of legally imported motor vehicles; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kiehl, Stedman, Tobin. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 244 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 244 "An Act relating to travel insurance" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(L&C) "An Act relating to travel insurance; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunbar, 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 Transportation Committee. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2050 SB 276 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 276 "An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services; relating to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives and related services; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 276(HSS) Signing do pass: Senator Dunbar, Chair; Senators Tobin, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Myers. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 26 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(TRA) am "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and relating to a statewide public and community transit plan" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(TRA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Bjorkman, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Kiehl, Tobin. Signing do not pass: Senator Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 29 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to a public education fund. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2051 Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Stedman, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senators Cronk, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 11 The Education Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Establishing a legislative commission to review and make recommendations to the legislature relating to the official state seal. Signing do pass: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senator Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Yundt, Bjorkman, Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the State Affairs Committee. Special Committee Reports HB 289 The following report was received and distributed at 8:29 a.m., March 24: March 23, 2026 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am S and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) and recommends 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2052 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289 "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." (technical title change) be adopted. Signing the report: Representative Josephson, Chair, Representatives Schrage, Stapp; Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Cronk. Senator Giessel moved the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report. The question being: "Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 289 Shall the Senate Adopt the Conference Committee Report? Budget Reserve Fund Section(s) - Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Nays: Myers and so, the report was adopted, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289 "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." 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2053 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: CCS HB 289 Adopt Budget Reserve Fund Section(s)? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Nays: Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section was adopted. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the adoption of the Conference Committee Report be considered the vote on the effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 281 SENATE BILL NO. 281 BY THE SENATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the rural health transformation program; relating to physician assistants; relating to collaborative agreements between physicians and physician assistants; relating to the interstate medical licensure compact; relating to the PA licensure compact; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact; relating to health care providers; relating to the recognition of EMS personnel licensure interstate 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2054 compact; relating to provisions regarding physician assistants in contracts between certain health care providers and health care insurers; and establishing the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 282 SENATE BILL NO. 282 BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and State Affairs Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of House Bills HB 194 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Company LLC; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Dunbar moved the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Dunbar offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "establishing an income tax on certain entities producing or transporting oil or gas in the state;" 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2055 Page 1, following line 4: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 43.20 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 43.20.019. Tax on income attributable to a qualified entity. (a) Each taxable year, a tax is imposed on the entire taxable income derived from sources in the state of every qualified entity. The tax is computed as follows: If the taxable income is: Then the tax is: Less than $1,000,000 zero $1,000,000 but less than $2,000,000 5 percent of the taxable income over $1,000,000 $2,000,000 but less than $3,000,000 $50,000 plus 6 percent of the taxable income over $2,000,000 $3,000,000 but less than $4,000,000 $110,000 plus 7 percent of the taxable income over $3,000,000 $4,000,000 but less than $5,000,000 $180,000 plus 8 percent of the taxable income over $4,000,000 $5,000,000 or more $260,000 plus 9.4 percent of the taxable income over $5,000,000. (b) For purposes of calculating taxable income under this section, (1) taxable income of a qualified entity is determined under AS 43.20.144 as if the qualified entity were taxable as a C corporation, as defined by 26 U.S.C. 1361(a)(2) (Internal Revenue Code), as that section read on January 1, 2026; (2) notwithstanding AS 43.20.021 and AS 43.20.036, the taxpayer may not apply as a credit or deduction against tax liability a credit or deduction allowed as to federal taxes under 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code), except that the taxpayer may take a credit or deduction allowed for a C corporation under (1) of this subsection. (c) The tax under this section does not apply to a corporation subject to tax under AS 43.20.011 or to an entity that is part of a unitary business with a corporation subject to tax under AS 43.20.011. (d) For the purpose of determining the tax due under this section, the department shall (1) aggregate the taxable income of two or more entities if the department determines that, without the provisions of this section, the taxable income would reasonably be expected to be attributed to a 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2056 single entity; (2) except as provided in (c) of this section, include in the calculation of taxable income of the qualified entity income that is attributable to an entity that is part of a unitary business with the qualified entity paying tax under this section; and (3) adopt regulations to prevent evasion of taxes imposed under this section. (e) When providing a tax return under AS 43.20.030, a qualified entity shall provide the information necessary, as directed by the department, for the department to determine the income of the qualified entity as if the qualified entity were taxable under AS 43.20.011. (f) For purposes of calculating income under this section, a qualified entity may deduct from income a payment to the shareholder, owner, member, or partner of the qualified entity, if (1) the shareholder, owner, member, or partner is a taxpayer under this chapter; (2) the payment does not include a transfer of property; and (3) the payment is included in the shareholder's, owner's, member's, or partner's income for purposes of this chapter. (g) In this section, (1) "qualified entity" means a (A) sole proprietorship; (B) partnership; (C) limited liability company; or (D) entity that has elected to file federal returns under 26 U.S.C. 1361 - 1379 (Internal Revenue Code); (2) "taxable income" means income (A) from the production of oil or gas from a lease or property in the state or from the transportation of oil or gas by pipeline in the state; and (B) of an entity that is part of a unitary business with a carrier or producer paying tax under this section as provided under (d)(2) of this section. * Sec. 2. AS 43.20.030(a) is amended to read: (a) If a taxpayer [CORPORATION], or a partnership that has a taxpayer [CORPORATION] as a partner, is required to make a return under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the taxpayer [IT] shall file with the department, within 30 days after the federal return is required to be filed, a return setting out 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2057 (1) the amount of tax due under this chapter, less credits claimed against the tax; and (2) other information for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter that the department requires. * Sec. 3. AS 43.20.031(i) is amended to read: (i) A taxpayer that [CORPORATION WHICH] is a member of a group of unitary corporations or entities that [WHICH] collectively has income from business activity taxable both inside and outside the state, or income from other sources both inside and outside the state, shall determine its income from sources in this state by use of the combined method of accounting." Page 1, line 5: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 4" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 1, following line 14: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 5. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: APPLICABILITY. The tax established under AS 43.20.019, added by sec. 1 of this Act, applies to a qualified entity for a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2026. In this section, "qualified entity" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g). * Sec. 6. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION: PAYMENT OF TAX. A person subject to the tax levied under AS 43.20.019, added by sec. 1 of this Act, before the effective date of sec. 1 of this Act, shall pay the balance of the tax due for a tax year ending before January 1, 2027, by January 1, 2027. Until January 1, 2027, the Department of Revenue shall waive interest that would otherwise accrue under AS 43.05.225 and civil and criminal penalties accruing under AS 43.05.220, 43.05.245, and 43.05.290 that are a result of the retroactivity of secs. 1 - 3 of this Act. * Sec. 7. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: RETROACTIVITY OF REGULATIONS. Notwithstanding a contrary provision of AS 44.62.240, if the Department of Revenue expressly 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2058 designates in the regulation that the regulation applies retroactively to a specific date, a regulation adopted by the department to implement, interpret, make specific, or otherwise carry out secs. 1 - 3 of this Act applies retroactively to that date. * Sec. 8. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: RETROACTIVITY. Sections 1 - 3 and 5 - 7 of this Act are retroactive to January 1, 2026." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Senator Dunbar moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 194(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Bjorkman, Cronk, Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Stedman, Tilton, Yundt Absent: Merrick and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(FIN) am S “An Act establishing an income tax on certain entities producing or transporting oil or gas in the state; approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Company LLC; and providing for an effective date” was automatically in third reading. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2059 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(FIN) am S “An Act establishing an income tax on certain entities producing or transporting oil or gas in the state; approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Company LLC; and providing for an effective date” pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 194(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Bjorkman, Cronk, Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton, Yundt Absent: Merrick and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(FIN) am S passed the Senate. Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 194(FIN) am S Effective Date Clause(s) YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Bjorkman, Cronk, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton, Yundt Absent: Merrick and so, the effective date clause failed. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2060 SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 194, approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Company LLC, was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 194, approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Company LLC, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 15 Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Bjorkman, Cronk, Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton, Yundt Absent: Merrick and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 failed. HB 194 Senator Hoffman gave notice of reconsideration SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.194(FIN) am S(efd fld S). Third Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 2 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to actions upon veto, was read the third time. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to actions upon veto, be held in third reading to the March 27 calendar. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2061 Citations Honoring – Robert Archibald Senator(s) Stevens Representative(s) Vance In Memoriam – McKinley Win Ostanik Senator(s) Cronk Representative(s) Stapp 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 citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring – Cama’i Dance Festival Representative(s) Jimmie Senator(s) Hoffman In Memoriam – Frederick Eugene Ball Senator(s) Stevens Representative(s) Stutes 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 Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Merrick be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Merrick was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2062 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., March 27, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:53 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2063 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 Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Presentation: How Property Taxes Impact School Funding by Nils Andreassen, Alaska Municipal League Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 25 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB 267 PUBLIC SCHOOL FIN. DATA INTERNET WEBSITE <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 278 LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 274 PERMANENT FUND POMV AVAILABLE FOR APPROP -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 227 TAX COMPACT; SALES TAX; OIL & GAS TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2064 FINANCE (continued) Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 227 TAX COMPACT; SALES TAX; OIL & GAS TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 21 AK WORK & SAVE PROGRM; RETIRE. SAVINGS BD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 55 TRS CONTR RATE; PERS/TRS SOC SECUR OR SBS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 196 BEH. HEALTH CRISIS SURCHARGE & FUND -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 78 RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 26 Thursday Davis 106 3:30 PM -- Please Note Location Change -- Meeting Jointly with House Health & Social Services Committee + Presentation: Alaska Citizens Review Panel and Office of Children's Services Response Retchenda George Bettisworth, Chair of the Alaska Citizen Review Panel Kim Guay, Director, Office of Children's Services **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2065 JUDICIARY Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 252 UCC: SECURED TRANS.; ELECTRONIC RECORDS Uniform Rule 23 Waived + HB 20 PROHIBIT FEES FOR PAPER DOCUMENTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 93 RESIDENCY REQ: HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 25 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 256 EMS LICENSURE COMPACT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 110 SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 27 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 124 NURSING: LICENSURE; MULTISTATE COMPACT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SJR 28 SUPPORTING J-1 & H-1B VISA PROGRAMS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 230 JONESVILLE PUBLIC USE AREA -- Public Testimony -- += SB 200 FARM & AGRICULTURAL LAND ASSESSMENTS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 224 PUBLIC LAND:SALE/LEASE/COMMERCIAL DEVELOP -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += HB 33 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: BDS FISHERIES/GAME -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 03/20/26> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2066 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 174 INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SJR 20 CLEAN UP MARINE DEBRIS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 269 BOARD OF FISHERIES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 03/20/26> + SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- SB 239 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Uniform Rule 23 Waived + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + Education & Early Development Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Budget Close Out 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2067 HEALTH Mar 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Presentation: Division of Public Assistance by Pam Halloran, Director **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES 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 ---------------------------------------- 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: Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy Dr. Angelia Trujillo Sponsored by Senator Tobin 2026-03-25 Senate Journal Page 2068 MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS (continued) 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