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2026-05-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2679 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday May 16, 2026 One Hundred Seventeenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 1:04 p.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Stedman was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Yundt was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Kristi McGuire, Conference Superintendent for the United Methodist Churches in Alaska. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Holy One, I give thanks for this day, a day I have never seen before. Be present with these senators as they carry the responsibilities entrusted to them by the people of Alaska. Grant them patience in debate, humility in leadership, and wisdom in discernment. Invite them to listen deeply, to seek the good even when the path forward is unclear. Remind them to serve not for personal legacy, but for the well-being of communities across this state. Remind them that many of the decisions made here today will bear fruit in generations they may never meet. May their work be grounded in hope for the future, care for one another, and love for this remarkable place and its people. Amen. 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2680 Senator Giessel led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred sixteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Cronk moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Yundt be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Yundt was excused. Messages from the House SB 187 Message dated May 15 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(EDC) "An Act prohibiting certain food additives in public school meals; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Concur Messages SB 143 Message dated May 15 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 143(CRA) "An Act relating to the terms of office of municipal school board members; relating to the size of the city council in second class cities; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 143(CRA) am H "An Act relating to ethics and budget training for school board members; relating to the terms of office of municipal school board members; relating to the size of the city council in second class cities; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change HCR 19) 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2681 SB 230 Message dated May 15 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(RES) "An Act relating to state refuges and fish and game critical habitat areas; relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date." Senator Giessel moved the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 230(RES) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 230? Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Stedman, Yundt and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(RES) "An Act relating to state refuges and fish and game critical habitat areas; relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2682 HCR 16 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 230, relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area, was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 230, relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 16 Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Stedman, Yundt and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Standing Committee Reports SB 268 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 268 "An Act relating to minimum paid sick leave requirements for individuals employed in seafood processing" and recommended the adoption of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 2565. Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Gray- Jackson, Yundt. The following fiscal information was published today: 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2683 Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Labor and Workforce Development President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 278 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 278 "An Act relating to the required local contribution made by a city or borough school district for public school funding; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 278(EDC) "An Act relating to school consolidation; relating to the required local contribution made by a city or borough school district for public school funding; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Stevens. Signing do pass: Senator Yundt. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 14 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 14 "An Act repealing programs for catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions." Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Cronk, Merrick. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson, Cochair; Senators Kaufman, Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2684 HB 23 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(L&C) "An Act renaming the State Commission for Human Rights the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to reports from the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to the definition of 'employer' for the purposes of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; and relating to local civil rights commissions" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(FIN) "An Act renaming the State Commission for Human Rights the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to investigations and conciliation by the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to reports from the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to the definition of 'employer' for the purposes of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; and relating to local civil rights commissions." (Title Change SCR 32) Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 25 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) am "An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2685 Signing no recommendation: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senator Yundt. Signing do pass: Senators Dunbar, Gray-Jackson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 52 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(HSS) am "An Act relating to the rights of minors undergoing evaluation or inpatient treatment at psychiatric hospitals; relating to the use of seclusion or restraint of minors at psychiatric hospitals; relating to a report published by the Department of Health; relating to inspections by the Department of Health of certain psychiatric hospitals; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senator Merrick. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson, Cochair; Senators Kaufman, Cronk, Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Family and Community Services Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Family and Community Services Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Health The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 79 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 79 "An Act naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park" and recommended it be replaced with 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2686 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(RES) "An Act renaming the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska as the Vic Fischer Institute of Social and Economic Research; and naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park." (Title Change SCR 30) Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Dunbar, Kawasaki, Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senators Myers, Rauscher. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 96 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(L&C) am "An Act establishing the Home Care Employment Standards Advisory Board; relating to payment for personal care services; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senator Cronk. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, 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 363 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 363(MLV) "An Act relating to the sale of alcohol; relating to the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages by patriotic organizations; relating to club licenses; and providing for an effective date." 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2687 Signing do pass: Senator Bjorkman, Chair; Senators Dunbar, 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. HJR 28 The Education Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Calling on the United States Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. Signing no recommendation: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Stevens. Signing do pass: Senator Yundt. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 79, naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. SCR 31 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2688 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 93, changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. SCR 32 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 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. 23, renaming the State Commission for Human Rights the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to reports from the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to the definition of 'employer' for the purposes of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; and relating to local civil rights commissions. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 133 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" was read the second time. 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2689 Senator Hoffman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2620. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(FIN) was adopted. Senator Kiehl offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 3, line 30, following "from": Insert "the later of" Page 3, line 31, through page 4, line 4: Delete all material and insert: "(1) the 45th calendar day after the date the agency receives a payment request under (a) of this section; or (2) if the agency uses federal funds to make the payment, the 45th calendar day after the date the agency receives the federal funds." Page 6, line 2, following "from": Insert "the later of" Page 6, lines 3 - 8: Delete all material and insert: "(1) the 30th [45TH] calendar day after the date the agency receives a payment request under (a) of this section; or (2) if the agency uses federal funds to make the payment, the 30th [45TH] calendar day after the date the agency receives the federal funds." Senator Kiehl moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(FIN) am S will advance to third reading on the May 17 calendar. HB 214 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) "An Act relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments" was read the second time. 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2690 President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) will advance to third reading on the May 17 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 250 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) "An Act relating to data centers; and relating to utility service for data centers" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) "An Act relating to data centers; and relating to utility service for data centers" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 250(CRA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Cronk, Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton Excused: Stedman, Yundt and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) passed the Senate. Third Reading of House Bills HB 117 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 117(RES) "An Act relating to electronic monitoring of fishing vessels using trawl gear in a finfish fishery; relating to administrative areas for regulation of certain commercial set net entry permits; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The presence of Senator Stedman was noted. HB 117 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 117(RES) "An Act relating to electronic monitoring of fishing vessels using trawl gear in a finfish fishery; relating to administrative 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2691 areas for regulation of certain commercial set net entry permits; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 117(RES) 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, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Yundt and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 117(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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 29 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 117, relating to commercial set gillnet fishing, was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: “Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 117, relating to commercial set gillnet fishing, pass the Senate?” The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 29 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2692 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Yundt and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 36 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" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 36(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rule(s) - 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, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Yundt 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2693 and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 36(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the court rule change. Without objection, it was so ordered. 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. SCR 10 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 36, 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, was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: “Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 36, 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, pass the Senate?” The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 10 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Yundt 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2694 and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 93 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(JUD) "An Act changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(JUD) "An Act changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 93(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Bjorkman, Kaufman, Merrick, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton Excused: Yundt and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 93(JUD) Effective Date Clause(s) YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2695 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Rauscher, Tilton Excused: Yundt and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business SB 287 Senator Hoffman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent the Finance Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 287 "An Act establishing the Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 250 Senator Myers gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) "An Act relating to data centers; and relating to utility service for data centers." Senator Tobin moved and asked unanimous consent the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) be taken up same day. Senator Myers objected. The question being: “Shall the reconsideration be taken up the same day?” The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 250(CRA) Take up Reconsideration Same Day? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2696 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton Excused: Yundt and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) "An Act relating to data centers; and relating to utility service for data centers" was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: “Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) "An Act relating to data centers; and relating to utility service for data centers" pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 250(CRA) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Cronk, Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Tilton Excused: Yundt and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business (continued) Senator Claman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from May 21 through May 25. Without objection, Senator Claman was excused. 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2697 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 250 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(CRA) "An Act relating to data centers; and relating to utility service for data centers" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 36 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 93 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(JUD) "An Act changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 117 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 117(RES) "An Act relating to electronic monitoring of fishing vessels using trawl gear in a finfish fishery; relating to administrative areas for regulation of certain commercial set net entry permits; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2698 SCR 10 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 36, 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, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 29 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 117, relating to commercial set gillnet fishing, 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 1:00 p.m., May 17, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:20 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2699 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 EDUCATION May 16 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 261 EDUCATION FUNDING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 261 EDUCATION FUNDING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 261 EDUCATION FUNDING -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 18 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 20 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2700 FINANCE May 16 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 28 TEACHER/STATE EMPLOYEE STUDENT LOAN PRGRM += HB 280 APPORTION TAXABLE INCOME += HB 388 BULK FUEL LOAN CAP += HB 239 CRIM. NEG. HOMICIDE; FAILURE TO ASSIST + HB 110 SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SJR 31 TYPHOON HALONG; SUPPORT COMM. RELOCATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 227 TAX COMPACT; SALES TAX; OIL & GAS TAX **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 18 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 16 Saturday 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** 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2701 RESOURCES (continued) May 16 Saturday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Sunday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Sunday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 280 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX; MUNI TAX Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 18 Monday 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** May 18 Monday 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 16 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 217 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES; COMM. DRIVER LIC. **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-16 Senate Journal Page 2702 TRANSPORTATION 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 17 Sunday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Department of Administration Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Department of Corrections Department of Education and Early Development Department of Environmental Conservation Department of Family and Community Services Department of Fish and Game Office of the Governor Department of Health Department of Labor Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Department of Natural Resources Department of Public Safety Department of Revenue Department of Transportation and Public Facilities University of Alaska State Legislature Miscellaneous Items State Retirement Payments Fund Caps Permanent Fund Fund Transfers Supplemental Op Items Mental Health Capital Fiscal Notes