Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-04-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2217 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 13, 2026 Eighty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Antone Ferrel, Calvary Fellowship Juneau. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, as the sun shined in Juneau over the last couple of days, it is a beautiful reminder of the majesty of Your creation. After this long winter, I ask you to help us to see that same beauty in one another. I ask that you bring the deep refreshment to the heart and the mind, and the soul of every person gathered in this chamber today. As these Senators carry out the heavy responsibility of this legislative session, I ask for Your clear guidance and profound endurance in the days ahead. When the hours are long and the choices are complex, grant them the grace to truly listen to one another. Help them to seek first to understand before seeking to be understood. And help them to compromise where compromise is needed. But help them also to stand with boldness and a courageous heart when required. 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2218 Grant them Your serenity to accept the things they cannot change, the courage to change the things they can, and the wisdom to know the difference. May their work today reflect a steadfast and sincere heart for the well-being of every Alaskan. I ask for your continued guidance and blessing upon this Senate, Amen. Senator Giessel led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the eighty-first through eighty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 259 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 259 "An Act relating to an optional municipal limit to increases of the full and true value of property owned and occupied as a permanent place of abode by a resident" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 259(CRA) "An Act relating to an optional municipal limit to increases of the full and true value of property occupied as housing." Signing no recommendation: Senator Merrick, Chair; Senators Gray- Jackson, Yundt. Signing do pass: 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 Labor and Commerce Committee. 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2219 SJR 20 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from the state; urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for those efforts and to remove barriers faced by tribes and rural communities in accessing those funds; and urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education. Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Claman, Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senators Rauscher, Myers. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 20 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY THE SENATE COMMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 47, relating to distribution of a forged digital likeness; relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to distribution of a generated sexual depiction; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; relating to licensing of school bus drivers; relating to civil penalties for an organization that facilitates the generation of child sexual abuse material; and relating to social media and minors. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2220 Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 35 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(L&C) "An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; and relating to occupational accident insurance" was read the third time. Senator Claman 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. Senators Claman, Bjorkman offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 7, line 1, following "company": Insert "shall provide coverage in not less than the amounts set out in (1) of this subsection and" Senator Claman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Wielechowski objected then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(L&C) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(L&C) am "An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; and relating to occupational accident insurance" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 35(L&C) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Yundt Nays: Kawasaki, Tobin, Wielechowski 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2221 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(L&C) am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 167 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility of criminal offenders for certain benefits, including the permanent fund dividend; 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" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility of criminal offenders for certain benefits, including the permanent fund dividend; 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 167(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 252 SENATE BILL NO. 252 "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; relating to secured transactions; relating to controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles; relating to sales; relating to negotiable instruments; 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2222 relating to letters of credit; relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and other documents of title; relating to investment securities; relating to leases of goods; and relating to fund transfers" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 252 "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; relating to secured transactions; relating to controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles; relating to sales; relating to negotiable instruments; relating to letters of credit; relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and other documents of title; relating to investment securities; relating to leases of goods; and relating to fund transfers" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 252 Third Reading - Final Passage 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 BILL NO. 252 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 230 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2223 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 BILL NO. 230 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. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Special Order of Business Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the following Citation Calendar be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citation Calendar Honoring – Blake Fazio Senator(s) Merrick Representative(s) Saddler Honoring – Eagle River High School Girls Swim Team 2025 Swim & Dive State Champions Senator(s) Merrick Honoring – Stacey Fuccillo Senator(s) Merrick th Honoring – Alaska Aerospace Corporation 35 Anniversary Representative(s) Galvin, Stutes, D. Nelson Honoring – College Gate Elementary School Senator(s) Dunbar, Hoffman Representative(s) Jimmie Honoring – Gus Schumacher Senator(s) Dunbar, Claman Representative(s) Fields 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2224 Honoring – Josi Shelley Senator(s) Cronk Representative(s) Schwanke Honoring – Chief Mark Robl Senator(s) Stevens Representative(s) Vance Honoring – Kenai Ice Hawks All-Girls Hockey Team 12UB Alaska State Hockey Tournament Representative(s) Ruffridge, Elam Senator(s) Bjorkman Honoring – Kenai Central High School Kardinals 2025 3A Girls Volleyball State Champions Representative(s) Ruffridge, Elam Senator(s) Bjorkman Honoring – Brian Gabriel Representative(s) Ruffridge, Elam Senator(s) Bjorkman Honoring – 2026 Team USA Men’s Olympic Hockey Team Senator(s) Merrick, Cronk Honoring – Nome-Beltz 3A Boys Basketball Team 2026 Alaska State Tournament Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Olson In Memoriam – Thomas Earl Robinson Representative(s) Galvin Senator(s) Gray-Jackson In Memoriam – Jeff Young Representative(s) Galvin, Fields Senator(s) Claman In Memoriam – Gary Yamamoto Senator(s) Cronk 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2225 In Memoriam – Kasandra Yvette Wyche Griffin Senator(s) Gray-Jackson, Wielechowski Representative(s) Eischeid In Memoriam – Michele Joanne Foley Senator(s) Cronk, Kawasaki In Memoriam – Maxwell Raymond Lashinski Representative(s) Stapp, Prax Senator(s) Myers In Memoriam – Robert “Troy” Gourley Representative(s) Prax, Tomaszewski Senator(s) Myers In Memoriam – Jacob Sebring Representative(s) Underwood, Kopp Senator(s) Giessel In Memoriam – Earl Prentice Lackey Representative(s) Johnson Senator(s) Tilton Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Citation Calendar be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 247 Senators Merrick, Giessel, Myers, Yundt, Cronk, Kawasaki, Stedman, Tilton moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 247 "An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; and relating to licensing of school bus drivers." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2226 HB 47 Senators Merrick, Stedman, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Myers, Kawasaki, Yundt, Cronk, Kaufman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 47(JUD) am "An Act relating to distribution of a forged digital likeness; relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to distribution of a generated sexual depiction; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; relating to licensing of school bus drivers; relating to civil penalties for an organization that facilitates the generation of child sexual abuse material; relating to social media and minors; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 101 Senators Merrick, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(FIN) "An Act relating to civil claims by victims of sexual abuse of a minor; relating to homicide; relating to assault in the third degree; relating to stalking; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to enticement of a minor; relating to endangering the welfare of a child; relating to indecent exposure; relating to sending an explicit image of a minor; relating to solicitation or production of an indecent picture of a minor; relating to distribution of indecent material to minors; relating to the testimony of children in criminal proceedings; relating to sentencing; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 230 Senator Tilton moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2227 Engrossment SB 35 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(L&C) am "An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; and relating to occupational accident insurance" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 167 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility of criminal offenders for certain benefits, including the permanent fund dividend; 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 252 SENATE BILL NO. 252 "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; relating to secured transactions; relating to controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles; relating to sales; relating to negotiable instruments; relating to letters of credit; relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and other documents of title; relating to investment securities; relating to leases of goods; and relating to fund transfers" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2228 Enrollment SB 64 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" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:36 p.m., April 13, 2026. Memorandum from Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, was received, reporting the following manifest errors in HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am H which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 20, following "secretary and": Insert "the" Page 3, line 15, following "learned": Insert "has" Page 3, line 17: Delete "has" Page 5, line 25: Delete "in another state" Page 17, line 13: Delete "(i)" Insert "[(i)]" Page 22, line 29, following "and": Insert "the" 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2229 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 15, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:43 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2230 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 Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 250 DATA CENTERS, UTILITIES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 210 INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE EDUCATION + HB 125 BOARD OF FISHERIES MEMBERSHIP Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 13 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += HJR 39 WAIVE VISA FEES FOR TEACHERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Presentation: History of Alaska's Regional Educational Attendance Areas by Alaska Department of Education and Early Development + SCR 17 REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2231 FINANCE Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 154 HOME CARE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADV BOARD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 173 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 214 APPROP: CAPITAL/FUNDS/SUPP/REAPPROP **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 17 DISABLED VETERANS: RETIREMENT BENEFITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 48 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 214 APPROP: CAPITAL/FUNDS/SUPP/REAPPROP **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 126 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; PLACEMENT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 184 AIDEA FINANCE WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOP. -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2232 FINANCE (continued) Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Overview: University of Alaska FY27 Budget Closeout Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HJR 32 RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 187 SCHOOL NUTRITION/MEAL: PROHIBIT FOOD DYES -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 261 UNHOUSED YOUNG ADULTS: IDS, BIRTH CERT. -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives: Stacia Miller Board of Chiropractic Examiners: Edward Barrington and Walter Campbell Board of Examiners in Optometry: Charles Rudstrom and Kathleen Rice Board of Nursing: Ashley Scholle Board of Pharmacy: Rebekah Balmes and Lillian Okpaleke Board of Dental Examiners: Travis Perkins Board of Proffesional Counselor: Crystal Herring Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2233 JUDICIARY Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Steve Meyer, State Board of Parole -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 239 CRIM. NEG. HOMICIDE; FAILURE TO ASSIST -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Commission on Judicial Conduct: Aldean Kilbourn, Donald McClintock III and, Jane Mores -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 247 GENERATED OBSCENE CHLD SEX ABUSE MATERIAL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: M. Grace Salazar, State Commission on Human Rights + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 13 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 111 DIGITAL PRODUCT REPAIR -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 121 HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWABLE CHARGES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2234 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- The Committee Will Gavel in at 1:45 pm + HB 243 BARBERS & HAIRDRESSERS BD LICENSING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 259 PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT INCREASES Uniform Rule 23 Waived Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 275 NATURAL GAS PROJECTS/INCOME TAX/SURCHARGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 275 NATURAL GAS PROJECTS/INCOME TAX/SURCHARGE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2235 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 275 NATURAL GAS PROJECTS/INCOME TAX/SURCHARGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 282 MILITARY: JT ARMED SVCS COMMITTEE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Presentation: Disaster Management by Bryan Fisher, Division of Homeland Security, and Angela LaFlamme, Legislative Liaison Department of Military and Veterans Affairs + SB 195 SLOW ONSET DISASTERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HCR 9 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Overview: Voter Initiatives This Hearing is Being Convened Per AS 24.05.186 This Hearing Will Include Overviews of All Election Related Ballot Initiatives That Have Been Certified for the 2026 Election Cycle This Will Be An Opportunity For Members of The Public to Learn More About Each Ballot Initiative Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2236 TRANSPORTATION Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Pavement, Paving/Treatments, and Asset Management (Continued From March 24) by Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:50 PM + Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 10:45 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Budget Close Out **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:15 PM + Department of Corrections FY27 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Budget Closeout 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2237 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:40 PM + Overview: Department of Environment and Conservation Senate Finance Subcommittee Budget Close Out ---------------------------------------- FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 12:15 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Presentation: Subcommittee Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Budget Close Out ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:25 AM + Governor Budget Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Presentation: Subcommittee Budget Closeout **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Courts FY27 Budget Closeout 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2238 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Budget Close Out **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LAW Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM + Department of Law FY27 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM + Legislature Budget Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Overview: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Senate Finance Subcommittee Budget Close Out ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:50 PM + Overview: Department of Natural Resources Senate Finance Subcommittee Budget Close Out ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 6:00 PM + Department of Public Safety FY27 Budget Closeout 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2239 REVENUE Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 6:10 PM + Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Budget Close Out ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 15 Wednesday Adams 519 5:15 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes a. March 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes IV. Sanctioning of Charitable Events a. Kenai River Junior Classic Ted Stevens Kenai River Classic Kenai River Women’s Classic b. Stevens-Hoffman ‘Adios’ Retirement Roast & Toast benefiting i. Food Bank of Alaska ii. Kodiak Women’s Resource Center iii. Tundra Women’s Coalition V. Committee Business a. Bethel LIO Lease Renewal No. 1 b. Legislative Procurement Procedures Amendment c. Computer Equipment Hardware Refresh d. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Update VI. Executive Session a. RFP 681—Chambers Lighting VII. Adjourn **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-13 Senate Journal Page 2240 TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION FUNDING Apr 15 Wednesday Davis 106 3:30 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Presentation: Understanding NAEP and Educational Funding, Paul Thomas, Professor of Education, Furman University Presentation: NCSL: Federal Accountability and Assessment Requirements by, Austin Reid, Federal Affairs Advisor, National Conference of State Legislatures Presentation: DEED: Demonstration of Alaska's Statewide Assessments by, Kelly Manning, Deputy Director of Innovation and Education Excellence, DEED Karen Melin, Assessment and Standards Administration, DEED**Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Alaska Youth for Environmental Action: Eva Meyer, Siena Farr, Maddie Bass, Atagan Hood, and Emmett Hightower Sponsored by Senator Dunbar Apr 14 Tuesday Davis 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Delivering Health Care to Southeast Alaska Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Matt Carle, Senior System Director, Brand & Engagement, Tribal Relations Maegan Bosak, Federal & Agency Affairs Director Sponsored by Senator Jesse Kiehl Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Alaska Fentanyl Response Project Sandy Snodgrass, AK Fentanyl Response Sponsored by Senator Wielechowski