Legislature(2019 - 2020)GRUENBERG 120
02/03/2020 01:45 PM House JUDICIARY
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| Confirmation Hearing(s):|| Select Committee on Legislative Ethics | |
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ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
HOUSE JUDICIARY STANDING COMMITTEE
February 3, 2020
1:48 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Matt Claman, Chair
Representative Chuck Kopp
Representative Harriet Drummond
Representative Gabrielle LeDoux
Representative Laddie Shaw
Representative David Eastman
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative Louise Stutes
OTHER LEGISLATORS PRESENT
Senator Lora Reinbold
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
CONFIRMATION HEARING(S):
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
Deborah Fancher - Anchorage
Joyce M. Anderson - Anchorage
Lee F. Holmes - Anchorage
- CONFIRMATION(S) ADVANCED
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION
No previous action to record
WITNESS REGISTER
DEBORAH FANCHER, Appointee
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
Alaska State Legislature
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Offered testimony on her appointment to the
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics.
JOYCE M. ANDERSON, Appointee
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
Alaska State Legislature
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Offered testimony on her appointment to the
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics.
LEE F. HOLMES, Appointee
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
Alaska State Legislature
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Offered testimony on his appointment to the
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics.
ACTION NARRATIVE
1:48:42 PM
CHAIR MATT CLAMAN called the House Judiciary Standing Committee
meeting to order at 1:48 p.m. Representatives Claman, Kopp,
Drummond, LeDoux, and Shaw were present at the call to order.
Representative Eastman arrived as the meeting was in progress.
Also present was Senator Lora Reinbold.
^CONFIRMATION HEARING(S):
^Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
CONFIRMATION HEARING(S):
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
1:49:32 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN announced that the only order of business would be
the Confirmation Hearings on the Select Committee on Legislative
Ethics.
1:50:05 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN opened public testimony. He welcomed Deborah
Fancher for testimony.
1:50:26 PM
DEBORAH FANCHER, Appointee, Select Committee on Legislative
Ethics, Alaska State Legislature, offered testimony on her
appointment to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. She
stated that she did not have a prepared testimony but would be
happy to answer any questions the committee has.
1:50:39 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN asked Ms. Fancher to explain to the committee why
she would like to serve on the Select Committee on Legislative
Ethics.
MS. FANCHER answered that she was appointed to the Select
Committee on Legislative Ethics three years ago. She said, "I
feel like in some ways I was the one that wasn't smart enough to
step backward when everyone else stepped forward." She
explained that she is a retired teacher and has enjoyed the
opportunity to work in legislative ethics. She expressed that
the reason she would like to continue serving on the Select
Committee on Legislative Ethics is because her first three years
had a steep learning curve, and she would like to continue using
the knowledge she has gained to serve the public.
1:51:42 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN stated that Ms. Fancher was being reappointed to
the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, if it wasn't
apparent from the fact she has already served. He asked whether
there were any further questions from the committee for Ms.
Fancher. Hearing none, he welcomed Joyce M. Anderson for
testimony.
1:52:05 PM
JOYCE M. ANDERSON, Appointee, Select Committee on Legislative
Ethics, Alaska State Legislature, offered testimony on her
appointment to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. She
clarified for Chair Claman that she has served one term on the
committee. She stated that her previous position was as the
administrator for the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
from 2001 to 2015. She explained that she has a 14-year
background working with the Select Committee on Legislative
Ethics and feels that her experience adds insight into the
committee members. She said that because of this insight, she
asked for a reappointment to the committee.
1:52:55 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN asked whether there were any further questions from
the committee for Ms. Anderson. Hearing none, he welcomed Lee
F. Holmes for testimony.
1:53:07 PM
LEE F. HOLMES, Appointee, Select Committee on Legislative
Ethics, Alaska State Legislature, offered testimony on his
appointment to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. He
stated that he has served one term on the Select Committee on
Legislative Ethics and was reappointed by Chief Justice Joel
Bolger. He expressed his belief that people need to give back
to their communities; therefore, he has served on several
municipal and charitable committees throughout the years. He
added that this was his opportunity to give back at the state
level, and he has enjoyed working with the Representatives and
Senators in the legislature. He summarized that he would like
to continue this work as a member of the Select Committee on
Legislative Ethics for another three years.
1:54:09 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN asked for clarification on some of the
certifications listed on Mr. Holmes' qualifications [hard copy
included in the committee packet].
MR. HOLMES responded that they are technical certifications
required for various government jobs.
1:55:08 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN remarked that it was such a long list of
certifications he was impressed.
1:55:17 PM
REPRESENTATIVE SHAW commented that he noticed Ms. Anderson was a
member of the Brooklyn Park Minnesota Charter Commission from
1990 to 1994. He asked whether she had encountered one of his
former U.S. Navy Sea, Air, and Land Forces (SEALs) teammates,
former Governor Jesse Ventura.
1:55:35 PM
MS. ANDERSON answered that she lived in the same suburb as Jesse
Ventura and served on the charter commission when he was the
mayor of the city, so she did have interactions with him.
1:55:43 PM
REPRESENTATIVE SHAW stated, "I just want to highlight how small
of a community we are in America."
MS. ANDERSON agreed with Representative Shaw.
1:56:04 PM
REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX thanked all three of the appointees for
their service as committee members on the Select Committee on
Legislative Ethics.
1:56:14 PM
REPRESENTATIVE KOPP expressed that he supports Representative
LeDoux's remarks. He said that he wrestled in high school with
Ms. Fancher's brother, and he knows Ms. Fancher to be an amazing
person, with professional experience in the scientific field and
affiliations that bring great critical thinking to the Select
Committee on Legislative Ethics. He said that Ms. Anderson's
service to the legislature has been distinguished, and he
appreciates her willingness to serve again. He thanked Mr.
Holmes for the professionalism he brings to the Select Committee
on Legislative Ethics and thanked all three of the appointees
for their willingness to step up and serve another term on the
committee. He recognized that serving on the Select Committee
on Legislative Ethics is a significant investment of their time.
1:57:12 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN noted that he is encouraged to see people willing
to sign up for another opportunity to provide public service.
He said it indicates that not only are they interested in
serving, but they see the value they provide to their
communities, as well.
1:57:33 PM
REPRESENTATIVE KOPP stated that in accordance with AS 24.60.130,
the House Judiciary Standing Committee has reviewed the
qualifications of the following Chief Justice's appointees to
the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, and recommends that
the following names be forwarded to the House for ratification:
Deborah Fancher, Joyce M. Anderson, and Lee F. Holmes. He said
that this does not reflect intent by any of the members to vote
for, or against, any of these individuals during any further
sessions for the purposes of ratification.
1:58:08 PM
CHAIR CLAMAN clarified that the names of the appointees would be
forwarded to the joint session [of the House and Senate for
consideration].
1:58:53 PM
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the committee, the House
Judiciary Standing Committee meeting was adjourned at 1:59 p.m.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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| Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Appointments - Chief Justice Bolger Letter 2.3.2020.pdf |
HJUD 2/3/2020 1:45:00 PM |
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| Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Appointment - Joyce Anderson Resume 2.3.2020.pdf |
HJUD 2/3/2020 1:45:00 PM |
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| Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Appointment - Deborah Fancher Resume 2.3.2020.pdf |
HJUD 2/3/2020 1:45:00 PM |
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| Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Appointment - Lee Holmes Resume 2.3.2020.pdf |
HJUD 2/3/2020 1:45:00 PM |