Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-04-20 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2281 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 20, 2026 Ninety-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:00 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Olson was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senior Pastor Tim Harrison, Chapel by the Lake. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, whose mercies are new every morning and whose presence sustains me through the day, I seek to glorify You in all I do and say. You provide me strength for the day, guidance in my decisions, vision for the way, courage in adversity, help from above, unfailing empathy, and unlimited love. You never leave me or forsake me; nor do You ask of me more than You will provide the resources to accomplish. Here is my mind, think Your thoughts in it; here is my heart, express Your love and encouragement through it; here is my voice, speak Your truth through it. I dedicate this day to discern and do Your will. I trust in You, dear God, and ask You to continue to bless America and the great state of Alaska through the leadership of the women and men of this Senate. Help them as they grapple with the problems and grasp Your potential for the crucial issues before them today, Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2282 Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the eighty-sixth through ninetieth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor A letter dated April 16 was received requesting legislative concurrence to increase the funding limitation for the 2025 Matanuska-Susitna Windstorm Disaster with an accompanying revised finance plan as required by AS 26.23.020. The letter and revised finance plan had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report from the Attorney General dated April 17 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement between the State of Alaska and the Public Safety Employees Association representing state employees within the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in accordance with AS 23.40.215. Report from the Attorney General dated April 20 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement between the State of Alaska and the Public Safety Employees Association representing state employees within the Department of Public Safety in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Stevens referred the reports to the Finance Committee. 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2283 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 15 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary 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. Commission on Judicial Conduct Aldean Kilbourn Donald McClintock III Jane Mores Signing the report: Senator Claman, Chair; Senators Tilton, Stevens, Tobin. Report dated April 16 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Health and Social Services 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. Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Stacia Miller Board of Chiropractic Examiners Edward Barrington Walter Campbell Board of Dental Examiners Travis Perkins Michael Sanders Board of Examiners in Optometry Charles Rudstrom Board of Pharmacy Rebekah Balmes Lillian Okpaleke 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2284 Board of Professional Counselors Crystal Herring Signing the report: Senator Dunbar, Chair; Senators Claman, Tobin, Giessel. Report dated April 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the following appointee. A signature on this report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. State Commission for Human Rights Mary Salazar Signing the report: Senator Claman, Chair; Senators Tilton, Kiehl. SB 174 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Claman, Dunbar. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kawasaki, Myers. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 192 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 192 "An Act relating to evacuation designation levels; and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act" and recommended the adoption of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1660. 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2285 Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Myers, Claman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunbar. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 208 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 208 "An Act relating to leases of state land for agricultural purposes; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) "An Act relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senator Myers. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunbar, Claman. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 214 SENATE BILL NO. 214 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2286 Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2261. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 21 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 258 SENATE BILL NO. 258 "An Act relating to contracts for the licensing of software applications" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 258 "An Act relating to contracts for the licensing of software applications" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 258 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Excused: Olson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 258 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 187 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(EDC) "An Act prohibiting certain food additives in public school meals; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2287 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(EDC) "An Act prohibiting certain food additives in public school meals; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(EDC) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Excused: Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(EDC) 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. Third Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 28 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(L&C) Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, the H-1B Program for specialty occupations, and the H-2B Program for temporary nonagricultural workers in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services, was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(L&C) Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, the H-1B Program for specialty occupations, and the H-2B Program for temporary nonagricultural workers in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2288 CSSJR 28(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Excused: Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(L&C) passed the Senate and 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 Commemorating – Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15, 2026 Representative(s) Edgmon Honoring – Patrick Reinhart Representative(s) Story, Vance Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring – Gustavus Volunteer Fire Department Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring – Aidan Cole 2026 Alaska State Spelling Bee Champion Representative(s) Ruffridge Senator(s) Bjorkman Honoring – Georgianna Lincoln Senator(s) Hoffman Honoring – Korey Cronquist Senator(s) Tilton 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2289 Honoring – Doug Vincent-Lang Senator(s) Giessel, Bjorkman Representative(s) Kopp Honoring – The Hungry Robot Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Tomaszewski, Stapp Honoring – The Lego Nerds 3954 Team Senator(s) Myers, Cronk Representative(s) Tomaszewski Honoring – Lisa Slaba Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Tomaszewski, Stapp Honoring – 2026 Alaska Journal of Commerce Top 40 Under 40 Senator(s) Kaufman, Kawasaki Representative(s) Coulombe Honoring – Sherri Burkhart Reddick Representative(s) Gray, Costello Senator(s) Claman Honoring – Barrow High School Lady Whalers 2026 3A Girls Basketball State Champions Representative(s) Frier Senator(s) Olson Honoring – Mt. Edgecumbe High School Braves 3A Boys Basketball 2026 State Champions Representative(s) Frier, Himschoot Senator(s) Stedman th Honoring – Run For Refuge 30 Anniversary Representative(s) Carrick, Eischeid th Honoring – Alaska Grown Program 40 Anniversary Representative(s) Tomaszewski, G. Nelson, St. Clair 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2290 Honoring – University of Alaska School of Nursing 50 Anniversary Senator(s) Giessel, Bjorkman Representative(s) Mina Honoring – Governor Mike Dunleavy Senator(s) Rauscher, Tilton Honoring – The Weekley Family Representative(s) Elam, Ruffridge Senator(s) Bjorkman Honoring – Richard Mauer Representative(s) Fields, Hall Senator(s) Wielechowski In Memoriam – Chin Sun Stephenson Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam – Darlene Carol Ivanoff Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam – John Thomas “Tom” Adzima Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam – Gary J. Turner Representative(s) Ruffridge, Elam Senator(s) Bjorkman In Memoriam – Dr. Stephen “Steve” R. Okkonen Senator(s) Myers, Olson Representative(s) Carrick In Memoriam – Dr. Robert “Bob” Elsner Senator(s) Myers, Olson Representative(s) Carrick In Memoriam – Cynthia “Cindy” Binkley Senator(s) Myers 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2291 In Memoriam – Dr. John Anthony Yarie Senator(s) Myers Representative(s) Carrick, Schwanke In Memoriam – Dr. Valerie “Val” Ann Barber Senator(s) Myers, Cronk Representative(s) Carrick In Memoriam – John S. Hall Sr. Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Claman 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 HB 125 Senator Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(FSH) "An Act relating to membership of the Board of Fisheries." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 39 Senator Cronk moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(EDC) "An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2292 Engrossment SB 187 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(EDC) "An Act prohibiting certain food additives in public school meals; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 258 SENATE BILL NO. 258 "An Act relating to contracts for the licensing of software applications" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 28 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(L&C) Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, the H-1B Program for specialty occupations, and the H-2B Program for temporary nonagricultural workers in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 21, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:41 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2293 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 21 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 16 REFUSE UTILITY REGULATIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 265 CRIM. NEG. HOMICIDE; FAILURE TO ASSIST -- Public Testimony -- += SB 250 DATA CENTERS, UTILITIES -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 23 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 20 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- -- Delayed to 4:00 PM -- += HJR 39 WAIVE VISA FEES FOR TEACHERS += SCR 17 REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS -- Public Testimony -- += HB 28 TEACHER/STATE EMPLOYEE STUDENT LOAN PRGRM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 22 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 24 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 66 STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2294 FINANCE Apr 20 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 20 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 21 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 23 STATE COMMISSION FOR CIVIL RIGHTS + -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 21 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 280 APPORTION TAXABLE INCOME -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 22 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 10 ADD FACULTY MEMBER UNIV BOARD OF REGENTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 39 EDUCATION FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 22 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + HB 263 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET;FUNDS;SUPP <Pending Referral> + HB 265 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> CS ONE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 23 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2295 FINANCE (continued) Apr 23 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 24 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 78 RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Overview: New Amendments by Office of Management and Budget Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 24 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 21 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Examiners in Optometry: Damien Delzer State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board: Eliza Ellsworth and Michelle Scott-Weber Board of Nursing: Heather Crivello and Michael Collins State Medical Board: Norman Walker Board of Pharmacy: Sara Rasmussen Board of Social Work Examiners: Ivy Villani Board of Professional Counselors: Jillanne Garrity Board of Massage Therapists: Annetta Atwell Board of Nursing: Ashley Scholle Board of Examiners in Optometry: Kathleen Rice Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 23 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 281 HEALTHCARE COMPACTS; RURAL HEALTH PROGRAM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2296 JUDICIARY Apr 20 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Alaska Rape Trends: 1976-2023 by Brad Myrstol, Director, Alaska Justice Information Center Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 22 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Veronica Lambertsen, Alaska Police Standards Council -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 24 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 20 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 259 PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT INCREASES -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 272 HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 22 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HJR 38 PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SJR 25 SUPPORTING US-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 24 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Presentation: Alaska LNG Pipeline Workforce Plan by Dirk Craft, AK Workforce Investment Board Patrick Rose and Joey Crum, Northern Industrial Training Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2297 RESOURCES Apr 20 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 117 COMMERCIAL FISHING; SET GILLNET COOP -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 255 MUNI GRANT LAND; MAT-SU BOROUGH TRANSFER -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 20 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 275 NATURAL GAS PROJECTS/INCOME TAX/SURCHARGE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 21 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 117 COMMERCIAL FISHING; SET GILLNET COOP Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 22 Wednesday 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 23 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 24 Friday 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** ---------------------------------------- 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2298 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 21 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 282 MILITARY: JT ARMED SVCS COMMITTEE -- Public Testimony -- += HCR 9 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY -- Public Testimony -- += SB 239 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION -- Public Testimony -- + SCR 11 LEG. COMMISSION ON STATE SEAL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 23 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 21 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 148 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 23 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 22 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + I. Call to Order II. Approval of the Agenda III. Approval of the Minutes a. March 17, 2026 IV. Special Audit Request a. Department of Health, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) V. Executive Session a. Final Release of the FY25 State of Alaska Single Audit b. Consideration of Contracts i. RFP 26-33-02 Lease of Office Space in Anchorage – Division of Legislative Audit ii. RFP 26-33-03 Cyber Security Assessments of Select State IT Systems c. Legal Update on Personnel Matter 2026-04-20 Senate Journal Page 2299 TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION FUNDING Apr 22 Wednesday Davis 106 3:30 PM + Presentation: Residential School Funding by Jim Merriner, Director of Administrative Projects Galena City School District Dr. Doug Walrath, Director, Northwestern Alaska Career and Technical Center Conrad Woodhead, CTE and Residential Director, Kusilvak Career Academy Stephen Calkin, Assistant Superintendent, Nenana City School District Correspondence Program Funding by Lon Garrison, Executive Director, Alaska Association of School Boards Overview of Charter Schools in Alaska by Todd Hindman **Streamed live on AKL.tv**