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2026-05-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2745 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 18, 2026 One Hundred Nineteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:37 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Maxim Gibson, St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. O Lord Jesus Christ, my God, accept my fervent supplication and bless the good intent and work of Thy servants, that they may begin favorably, and may complete it unto Thy glory without any obstacle. Do Thou assist those working and direct the work of their hands, and cause it to be brought speedily to completion by the power of Thy Most Holy Spirit, For Thine it is to be merciful and to save me, O our God, and unto Thee do I send up glory, together with Thy Father Who is without beginning, and Thy Most Holy, Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2746 Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred eighteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SCR 10 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and returned: 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. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SCR 29 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and returned: 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. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2747 SB 130 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 130(FIN) "An Act relating to the fisheries product development tax credit; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 2, ch. 31, SLA 2022; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 178 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and returned: 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." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 36 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to 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" thus adopting: 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 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2748 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." HB 52 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(HSS), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(FIN) "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." HB 93 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 93, thus adopting: 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." HB 117 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 117(RES) "An Act relating to commercial set gillnet fishing; and providing for an effective date" thus adopting: 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." 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2749 HB 176 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 176, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(EDC) "An Act relating to notice of new fees and fee increases from the University of Alaska; relating to billing statements from the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." HB 298 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 298, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(JUD) "An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to legislative subpoenas; relating to the jurisdiction of the office of the ombudsman; and providing for an effective date." Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 21 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 237, relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration for driver's license data verification purposes. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2750 HCR 23 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 29, relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. HCR 26 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 208, relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. Concur Messages SB 29 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) "An Act establishing an executive administrator position for the Board of Dental Examiners; and relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board." Senator Giessel moved the Senate concur in the House amendment. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2751 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 29(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment(s) to SB 29? 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, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) "An Act establishing an executive administrator position for the Board of Dental Examiners; and relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HCR 23 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 29, relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board, was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 29, relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 23 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 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2752 and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SB 208 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration 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" with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) am H "An Act relating to industrial hemp; relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses; designating the O-S Cross cabbage, commonly known as 'giant green cabbage,' as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date." Senator Giessel moved the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 208(RES) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment(s) to CSSB 208(RES)? Effective Date(s) YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Yundt Nays: Dunbar, Kawasaki, Wielechowski and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) am H "An Act relating to industrial hemp; relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses; designating the O-S Cross cabbage, commonly known as 'giant green cabbage,' as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date." 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2753 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. HCR 26 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 208, relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses, was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 208, relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 26 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SB 214 Message dated May 16 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(FIN) with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(FIN) am H "An Act making appropriations, 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2754 including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." SB 237 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 237(JUD) "An Act relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration for driver's license data verification purposes; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 237(JUD) am H "An Act relating to the powers of the commissioner of administration with respect to motor vehicles; relating to electronic identification cards; relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration; relating to electronic driver's licenses and permits; relating to federal benefits for children in need of aid; and providing for an effective date." Standing Committee Reports HB 28 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) am "An Act establishing a student loan repayment pilot program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to education; relating to reimbursement of school district energy costs; relating to correspondence study program materials; relating to substitute teaching; relating to the qualifications of school board members; relating to school consolidation; relating to the required local contribution made by a city or borough school district 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2755 for public school funding; relating to reemploying retired members of the teachers' retirement system at regional resource centers; establishing a teachers' student loan repayment pilot program; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 21) Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Stedman, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senators Cronk, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Merrick. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 4, Conference Committee for HB 263 The bill is on today’s calendar. HB 280 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) "An Act relating to the Multistate Tax Compact; relating to apportionment of income to the state, including the apportionment of income of broadcasters, financial institutions, and telecommunications service providers; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) 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. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2756 Special Committee Reports HB 263 The following report was received and distributed at 3:11 p.m., May 17: May 17, 2026 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(FIN) am S and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(FIN) am and recommends CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263 "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." be adopted. A fiscal note packet was attached. Signing the report: Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Cronk. Representative Josephson, Chair, Representatives Schrage, Stapp. HB 265 The following report was received and distributed at 3:11 p.m., May 17: May 17, 2026 Mr. President: 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2757 Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FIN) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FIN) am and recommends CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265 "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." be adopted. A fiscal note packet was attached. Signing the report: Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Cronk. Representative Josephson, Chair, Representatives Schrage, Stapp. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 34 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 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. 214, relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments. was read the first time and held on the Secretary’s desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 28 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) am "An Act establishing a student loan repayment pilot program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2758 Senator Hoffman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered today. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to education; relating to reimbursement of school district energy costs; relating to correspondence study program materials; relating to substitute teaching; relating to the qualifications of school board members; relating to school consolidation; relating to the required local contribution made by a city or borough school district for public school funding; relating to reemploying retired members of the teachers' retirement system at regional resource centers; establishing a teachers' student loan repayment pilot program; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) will advance to third reading on the May 19 calendar. HB 96 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" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(L&C) am will advance to third reading on the May 19 calendar. HB 126 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" was read the second time. Senator Bjorkman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2620. Without objection, 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" was adopted. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2759 President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(L&C) will advance to third reading on the May 19 calendar. HB 244 HOUSE BILL NO. 244 "An Act relating to certified nurse aide training; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Stevens stated HOUSE BILL NO. 244 will advance to third reading on the May 19 calendar. HB 249 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(L&C) "An Act relating to the transfer of a vehicle to an insurance company" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(L&C) will advance to third reading on the May 19 calendar. HB 278 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 278(STA) "An Act establishing the Alaska-Ireland Trade Commission; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kawasaki, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2566. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 278(STA) was adopted. President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 278(STA) will advance to third reading on the May 19 calendar. Third Reading of House Bills HB 25 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) "An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2760 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) "An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 25(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Nays: Cronk, Kaufman, Merrick, Myers, Rauscher, Stedman, Tilton and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) 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 CSHB 25(L&C) Effective Date Clause(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, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 79 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" was read the third time. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2761 The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 79(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt Nays: Cronk and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 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 before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 30 Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Rauscher, Stedman, Stevens, Tilton, Tobin, Wielechowski, Yundt and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2762 Citations In Memoriam – Keith Brian Michael Gianni Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Dibert, Stapp In Memoriam – June Weinstock Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Carrick, Dibert In Memoriam – Dima Kulmanovsky Senator(s) Kawasaki, Cronk Representative(s) Carrick 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 244 Senator Rauscher moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor 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 278 Senators Rauscher, Merrick, Cronk, Tilton, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 278(STA) "An Act establishing the Alaska-Ireland Trade Commission; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SCR 34 Senator Bjorkman moved to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34. Senator Kawasaki objected. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2763 The question being: "Shall the Senate take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 214, relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 34 Final Passage Take up? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Cronk, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Rauscher, Stevens, Tilton, Yundt Nays: Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Olson, Stedman, Tobin, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 was taken from the Secretary’s desk. Recess Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:34 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 9:57 p.m. Unfinished Business (continued) HB 214 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) am S "An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments; relating to insurance coverage for transportation of persons for hire; and relating to occupational accident insurance" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2764 Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 25 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) "An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 79 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 214 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) am S "An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments; relating to insurance coverage for transportation of persons for hire; and relating to occupational accident insurance" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2765 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 19, 2026. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2766 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 18 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + 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** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SJR 31 TYPHOON HALONG; SUPPORT COMM. RELOCATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 28 TEACHER/STATE EMPLOYEE STUDENT LOAN PRGRM += SB 227 TAX COMPACT; SALES TAX; OIL & GAS TAX <Above Item Removed from Agenda> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HB 193 UNEMPLOYMENT BEN; PAID LEAVE: PARENT/SICK + HB 195 PHARMACISTS; PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2767 FINANCE (continued) May 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**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 -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled**Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES 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** 2026-05-18 Senate Journal Page 2768 STATE AFFAIRS May 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv**