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2026-05-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2615 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 13, 2026 One Hundred Fourteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:00 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Petr Janousek, The Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Gracious God, Thank you for your blessings, your protection and your wisdom because you LORD give wisdom; from Your mouth come knowledge and understanding. You hold success in store for the upright, You are a shield to those whose walk is blameless, and You guard the course of the just and protect the way of Your faithful ones. Only through Your grace we can be made righteous, blameless, just and faithful so that our decisions may bring blessing, protection and prosperity to this land. I give into your hands this day and this session. May the decision made here bring you glory and honor, and may our behavior reflect the values of Your kingdom. In the name of Jesus I pray, AMEN. Senator Claman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2616 Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred thirteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SJR 30 Message dated May 12 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30(STA) Expressing gratitude for the United States military and supporting increased defense readiness through infrastructure development and public-military partnerships. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 263 Message dated May 12 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; 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." 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2617 on the following specific points: The appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 263. HB 265 Message dated May 12 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FIN) on the following specific points: The appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 265. Communications Disclosure letters received from the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics in accordance with AS 24.60 will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 11 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 19. Standing Committee Reports SB 204 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 204 "An Act relating to substitute teaching; and relating to the qualifications of school board members" and recommended the adoption of the Education Committee Substitute offered on page 2190. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Gray-Jackson, Tilton, Wielechowski. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2618 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 207 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 207 "An Act relating to the removal of unlawful occupants from residential real property; relating to the crimes of trespass, forgery, and deceptive business practices; and amending Rules 82 and 85(a), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 207(L&C) "An Act relating to the removal of unlawful occupants from residential real property; and relating to the crimes of forgery and deceptive business practices." Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Yundt. Signing no recommendation: Senator Gray-Jackson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Public Safety The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 27 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(HSS) "An Act relating to medical care for major emergencies." 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2619 Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Hoffman, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Merrick, Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 36 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 36 "An Act relating to the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in residential facilities outside the state; and amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 36(FIN) "An Act relating to treatment foster homes; relating to the placement of foster children in hospitals and residential psychiatric treatment centers for psychiatric care; relating to the duties of the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in psychiatric residential treatment facilities outside the state; amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 10) Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Merrick, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Kaufman, Cronk. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Alaska Judiciary System Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Family and Community Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2620 HB 126 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(TRB) am "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native village corporations; relating to the reinstatement of nonprofit corporations organized for a religious purpose and religious corporations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(L&C) "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native village corporations; relating to proxy solicitations to shareholders of corporations organized under state law under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 13) Signing no recommendation: Senator Bjorkman, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Gray-Jackson, Yundt. Signing amend: Senator Dunbar. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 133 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(FIN) am "An Act establishing deadlines for the payment of contracts under the State Procurement Code; establishing deadlines for the payment of grants, contracts, and reimbursement agreements to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Alaska Native organizations; relating to reports from state agencies to the legislature detailing late payments made during 2026; relating to the state financial transactions Internet website; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(FIN) 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2621 Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Hoffman, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Merrick, Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 30, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 31, Department of Health Fiscal Note No. 32, Department of Health Fiscal Note No. 33, Department of Health Fiscal Note No. 34, Department of Health Fiscal Note No. 35, Department of Health Fiscal Note No. 36, Department of Health The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 14, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 15, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 16, zero, Department of Family and Community Services Fiscal Note No. 17, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 23, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 24, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 26, zero, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 27, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 184 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(CRA) "An Act relating to financing by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority for workforce housing development projects" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(FIN) "An Act relating to financing by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority for workforce housing development projects; relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for certain assets of the Alaska Industrial 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2622 Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 2, ch. 64, SLA 2018." (Title Change SCR 24) Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Stedman, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 216 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 216 "An Act approving the transfer of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Whittier; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(CRA) Signing do pass: Senator Dunbar, Vice Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Yundt. 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 Rules Committee. HB 217 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 217(CRA) am "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle licensing examinations; regulating autonomous vehicles; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 217(TRA) 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2623 Signing no recommendation: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Stedman, Tobin. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 262 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 262 "An Act increasing the number of superior court judges in the third judicial district; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Merrick, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Kaufman, Cronk. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 26 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 was not introduced. SCR 27 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 173, relating to occupational therapist licensure; relating to occupational therapy assistant licensure; and relating to an occupational therapist licensure compact. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2624 SCR 28 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 302, relating to travel insurance. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 178 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) "An Act relating to early intervention services for certain children; relating to optional services under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) "An Act relating to early intervention services for certain children; relating to optional services under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 178(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) passed the Senate. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2625 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 208 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" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 208(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senators Rauscher, Tilton moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Third Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 25 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) Supporting efforts to modernize and improve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; and supporting simplified border crossings and free trade with Canada and Mexico, was read the third time. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2626 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) Supporting efforts to modernize and improve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; and supporting simplified border crossings and free trade with Canada and Mexico, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 25(L&C) 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 JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of House Resolutions HJR 39 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 am Urging the federal government to waive the new H-1B Visa fees for teachers in the state, was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 am Urging the federal government to waive the new H-1B Visa fees for teachers in the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 39 am 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, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2627 Citations th Honoring – Lemongrass Thai Cuisine 30 Anniversary Representative(s) Carrick th Honoring – Denali Industrial Supply 40 Anniversary Representative(s) Carrick Honoring – Pat Pitney Representative(s) Carrick Senator(s) Myers, Kiehl Honoring – Dan White Representative(s) Carrick Senator(s) Myers, Tobin In Memoriam – Colleen Wilson Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Eischeid In Memoriam – Lynn Stewart Basham Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam – Michele Stalder Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Carrick In Memoriam – Patrick John “PJ” Gesin Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, 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. Unfinished Business HB 211 President Stevens added a Judiciary Committee referral to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 211(L&C) "An Act relating to prepaid legal plans." The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce, then Judiciary Committees. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2628 Senator Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on May 23. Without objection, Senator Kawasaki was excused. HB 13 Senators Yundt, Kawasaki, Bjorkman, Dunbar, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(CRA) "An Act relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions for certain long-term rental units, certain mobile home parks, real property rented to low-income families, real property owned and occupied as a permanent place of abode, and real property owned by first-time homebuyers." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 244 Senators Dunbar, Bjorkman, Kawasaki, Tilton, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 244 "An Act relating to certified nurse aide training; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 133 Senators Dunbar, Kawasaki, Tobin, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(FIN) am "An Act establishing deadlines for the payment of contracts under the State Procurement Code; establishing deadlines for the payment of grants, contracts, and reimbursement agreements to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Alaska Native organizations; relating to reports from state agencies to the legislature detailing late payments made during 2026; relating to the state financial transactions Internet website; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on May 22. Without objection, Senator Gray-Jackson was excused. 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2629 Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 178 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) "An Act relating to early intervention services for certain children; relating to optional services under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 208 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 25 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) Supporting efforts to modernize and improve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; and supporting simplified border crossings and free trade with Canada and Mexico, 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 10:30 a.m., May 14, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:28 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2630 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 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 13 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HJR 28 SUPPORT KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 261 EDUCATION FUNDING <Pending Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + DONLIN GOLD PROJECT UPDATE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 96 HOME CARE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADV BOARD <Above Item Removed from Agenda> += HB 23 STATE COMMISSION FOR CIVIL RIGHTS <Above Item Removed from Agenda> += HB 52 MINORS & PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS <Above Item Removed from Agenda> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2631 FINANCE (continued) May 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 147 PHARMACIST PRESCRIPTION AUTHORITY + HB 246 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY FUNDING + 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 -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 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 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2632 JUDICIARY May 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Mike Miller, Alaska Judicial Council -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 190 UNIFORM ACT: GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 13 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Carone Cobden, Elise Buchholz, Judy Kendall += 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 <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 268 SICK LEAVE EXEMPTION: FISH PROCESSORS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 244 CNA TRAINING -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 15 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 268 SICK LEAVE EXEMPTION: FISH PROCESSORS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 283 MINIMUM NURSING STAFF LEVELS IN HOSPITALS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2633 RESOURCES May 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 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: += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX **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 + SR 5 SUPPORTING STATE AGRICULTURE/FARMLAND Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 202 NAME STATE VEGETABLE GIANT CABBAGE <Pending Referral> + HB 217 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES; COMM. DRIVER LIC. Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2026-05-13 Senate Journal Page 2634 TRANSPORTATION 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** ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB263 AND HB265 May 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Conference Committee: += HB 263 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET;FUNDS;SUPP += HB 265 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 14 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointments to Boards & Commissions