Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-05-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2533 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday May 8, 2026 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:32 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, Adam Bauer, Juneau Bahá'í Assembly. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O Divine Providence! This assemblage is composed of Thy friends who are attracted to Thy beauty and are set ablaze by the fire of Thy love. Turn these souls into heavenly angels, resuscitate them through the breath of Thy Holy Spirit, grant them eloquent tongues and resolute hearts, bestow upon them heavenly power and merciful susceptibilities, cause them to become the promulgators of the oneness of mankind and the cause of love and concord in the world of humanity, so that the perilous darkness of ignorant prejudice may vanish through the light of the Sun of Truth, this dreary world may become illuminated, this material realm may absorb the rays of the world of spirit, these different colors may merge into the one color and the melody of the praise may rise to the kingdom of Thy sanctity. 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2534 Verily, Thou art the Omnipotent and the Almighty! ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Senator Wielechowski led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated May 7 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 1 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to specie as legal tender in the state; and relating to borough and city sales and use taxes on specie." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Concur Messages SB 89 Message dated May 7 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(2d L&C) "An Act relating to physician assistants; relating to collaborative agreements between physicians and physician assistants; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to health care providers; and relating to provisions regarding physician assistants in contracts between certain health care providers and health care insurers" with the following amendment: 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2535 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(HSS) Senator Giessel moved the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 89(HSS) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment(s) to CSSB 89(2d L&C)? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Rauscher, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Excused: Olson Absent: Stedman and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(HSS) "An Act relating to physician assistants; relating to collaborative agreements between physicians and physician assistants; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to health care providers; and relating to provisions regarding physician assistants in contracts between certain health care providers and health care insurers." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 272 Message dated May 7 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(HSS) Senator Giessel moved the Senate concur in the House amendment. 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2536 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 272(HSS) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment(s) to SB 272? Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Rauscher, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Excused: Olson Absent: Stedman and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(HSS) "An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. 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 SB 162 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 162 "An Act relating to specie as legal tender in the state; and relating to borough and city sales and use taxes on specie" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1993. Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Kaufman, Cronk. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Merrick, Kiehl. 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2537 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 10 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 10 am(efd add) "An Act relating to the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 10(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 110 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 110 am "An Act relating to a social work licensure compact; relating to the practice of social work; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 110(L&C) "An Act relating to the rural health transformation program; relating to audiologist licensure; relating to speech-language pathologist licensure; relating to the interstate medical licensure compact; relating to the PA licensure compact; relating to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; relating to physical therapy licensure; relating to the 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2538 practice of physical therapy; relating to physical therapist assistant licensure; relating to the practice of occupational therapy; relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact; relating to the practice of respiratory care; relating to the duties of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; relating to telehealth provided by respiratory care practitioners; relating to a social work licensure compact; relating to the practice of social work; relating to medical malpractice liability of respiratory care practitioners; relating to immunity from civil liability for a respiratory care practitioner providing free health care services; relating to national criminal history record checks; relating to respiratory care practitioners providing documentation and treatment plans for public school students with asthma or anaphylaxis; relating to the recognition of EMS personnel licensure interstate compact; prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against respiratory care practitioners; establishing the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 25) Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Gray-Jackson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunbar, Merrick, Yundt. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2539 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 25 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 110, relating to a social work licensure compact; and relating to the practice of social work. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 111 SENATE BILL NO. 111 "An Act relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of products that use digital electronics to operate; adding an unlawful act to the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Bjorkman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2503. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 111(L&C) "An Act relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of consumer products that use digital electronics to operate; adding an unlawful act to the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 111(L&C) will advance to third reading on the May 11 calendar. 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2540 SB 170 SENATE BILL NO. 170 "An Act relating to gaming; relating to bingo; relating to pull-tabs and electronic pull-tab systems; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Hoffman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2123. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act relating to gaming; relating to gaming activities on Alaska marine highway system vessels; relating to bingo; relating to pull-tabs and electronic pull-tab systems; relating to the powers of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; relating to the Alaska marine highway system fund; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) will advance to third reading on the May 11 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 174 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" was read the third time. Senators Wielechowski, Bjorkman, Tobin, Kawasaki, Cronk, Merrick, Claman, Tilton, Rauscher, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Stedman, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 174 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2541 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. 174 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. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 44 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Supporting the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to participate in the United States Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program, was read the second time. President Stevens stated HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44 will advance to third reading on the May 11 calendar. Third Reading of House Resolutions HJR 32 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32(HSS) Expressing commitment to the rural health transformation program; acknowledging the critical health care challenges facing rural areas of the state; and urging action by the Governor and the Alaska delegation in Congress to continue to advocate for the state's interests and advance the rural health transformation program, was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32(HSS) Expressing commitment to the rural health transformation program; acknowledging the critical health care 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2542 challenges facing rural areas of the state; and urging action by the Governor and the Alaska delegation in Congress to continue to advocate for the state's interests and advance the rural health transformation program, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 32(HSS) 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 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32(HSS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HJR 38 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 Urging the United States Congress to recognize public safety telecommunicators as first responders; and urging the United States Congress to pass the Enhancing First Response Act, was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 Urging the United States Congress to recognize public safety telecommunicators as first responders; and urging the United States Congress to pass the Enhancing First Response Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 38 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 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2543 and so, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HJR 45 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45 Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45 Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 45 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, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Unfinished Business HJR 38 Senators Rauscher, Tilton, Claman, Cronk, Yundt, Merrick, Bjorkman, Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 Urging the United States Congress to recognize public safety telecommunicators as first responders; and urging the United States Congress to pass the Enhancing First Response Act. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 170 Senators Yundt, Cronk, Merrick moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act relating to gaming; relating to gaming activities on Alaska 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2544 marine highway system vessels; relating to bingo; relating to pull-tabs and electronic pull-tab systems; relating to the powers of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; relating to the Alaska marine highway system fund; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 1 Senator Hoffman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent the Finance Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) "An Act relating to specie as legal tender in the state; and relating to borough and city sales and use taxes on specie." The Finance Committee passed SENATE BILL NO. 162 (a similar bill) out of committee today with a do pass recommendation. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 174 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 192 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(CRA) "An Act relating to evacuation designation levels; and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act" 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 8:20 a.m., May 8, 2026. 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2545 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 11, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:06 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2546 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS May 12 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 08 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2547 FINANCE May 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 162 SPECIE AS LEGAL TENDER += HB 10 ADD FACULTY MEMBER UNIV BOARD OF REGENTS **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 09 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 09 Saturday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 239 CRIM. NEG. HOMICIDE; FAILURE TO ASSIST -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 28 TEACHER/STATE EMPLOYEE STUDENT LOAN PRGRM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 110 MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION GRANTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2548 FINANCE (continued) May 12 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 314 ARCH, ENG, SURVEYORS; REG INT DESIGN -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 96 HOME CARE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADV BOARD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 14 REPEAL CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS/MED ASSIST -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 12 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + DONLIN GOLD PROJECT UPDATE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 227 TAX COMPACT; SALES TAX; OIL & GAS TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 280 APPORTION TAXABLE INCOME -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 288 BULK FUEL LOAN CAP -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 388 BULK FUEL LOAN CAP <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2549 FINANCE (continued) May 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 08 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 225 TRUSTS; TRUST PROCEEDINGS; TRUSTEES <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 298 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS CMTE & PROCEEDINGS **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2550 LABOR & COMMERCE May 08 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HJR 20 HIRING OF APPRENTICES/VETERANS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 243 BARBERS & HAIRDRESSERS BD LICENSING -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 194 MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING; TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 207 PROPERTY POSSESSION AND PROPERTY CRIMES **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 25 DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 211 INSURANCE: PREPAID LEGAL PLANS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 244 CNA TRAINING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 207 PROPERTY POSSESSION AND PROPERTY CRIMES **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 250 DATA CENTERS, UTILITIES -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 363 ALCOHOL: PATRIOTIC ORGS; CLUB LICENSES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 155 ALCOHOL SALES: LOCAL OPTION <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 268 SICK LEAVE EXEMPTION: FISH PROCESSORS <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 283 MINIMUM NURSING STAFF LEVELS IN HOSPITALS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2551 RESOURCES May 08 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Big Game Commercial Services Board State Assessment Review Board Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Board of Fish Board of Game -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 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** May 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 79 NAMING VIC FISCHER SHOUP BAY MARINE PARK -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 93 RESIDENCY REQ: HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 117 COMMERCIAL FISHING; SET GILLNET COOP -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2552 RESOURCES (continued) May 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 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** May 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 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 May 12 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 287 AK NATIVE LANGUAGES ACADEMIC TASK FORCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 204 SUB. TEACHING; SCHOOL BOARD ELIGIBILITY -- Public Testimony -- + SB 289 ELECTIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-08 Senate Journal Page 2553 TRANSPORTATION May 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 302 TRAVEL INSURANCE -- Public Testimony -- += HB 217 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES; COMM. DRIVER LIC. -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE May 08 Friday Davis 106 8:00 AM + Presentation: Navy Region Northwest by Rear Admiral Jon Townsend - Commander of Navy Region Northwest Presentation: US Coast Guard by Rear Admiral Bob Little - Commander Arctic District Presentation: Alaskan Command by Brigadier General Matthew Komatsu - ANG Assistant to the Commander of Alaskan Command Presentation: Alaska National Guard by (Ret) Colonel Craig Christenson - Deputy Commissioner, Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv**