SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE May 17, 2022 4:52 p.m. 4:52:20 PM CALL TO ORDER Co-Chair Bishop called the Senate Finance Committee meeting to order at 4:52 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Senator Click Bishop, Co-Chair Senator Bert Stedman, Co-Chair Senator Lyman Hoffman Senator Donny Olson Senator Natasha von Imhof Senator Bill Wielechowski Senator David Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT None ALSO PRESENT Claire Gross, Staff, Representative Jonathan Kreiss- Tomkins; Kerry Crocker, Staff, Representative Louise Stutes; Kris Curtis, Legislative Auditor, Alaska Division of Legislative Audit; Fate Putman, Staff, Representative Louise Stutes; Lizzie Kubitz, Staff, Representative Claman; Crystal Koeneman, Staff, Representative Sara Rasmussen; Erin Shine, Staff, Senator Click Bishop, Alise Thornberg, Staff, Representative Andy Josephson; Chelsea Ward-Waller, Staff, Representative Ivy Sponholtz; Greg Smith, Staff, Representative Andi Story. PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE Rebecca Weiant, Self, Anchorage; Betsy Bull, Self, Anchorage; Whitney Bostik, Self, Anchorage; Justin Ruffridge, State Board of Pharmacy, Soldotna; Dirk White, Self, Sitka; Elizabeth Bowling, Public Policy Manager, Alzheimer's Association, Anchorage; Nona Safra, Alaska Commission on Aging, Homer. SUMMARY CSHB 19(EDC) LIMITED TEACHER CERTIFICATES; LANGUAGES CSHB 19(EDC) was REPORTED out of committee with four "do pass" recommendations and three no recommendations, and with one previously published fiscal note: FN2 (EED). CSHB 111(FIN) DENTAL HYGIENIST ADVANCED PRAC PERMIT SCS CSHB 111(L&C) was REPORTED out of committee with five "do pass" recommendations and two no recommendations, and with two previously published fiscal notes: FN 3(CED), FN 4(DHS). CSHB 157(FIN) APOC; REPORT REFERENDA/RECALL CONTRIBUTOR SCS CS 157(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with one do pass recommendation, one do not pass recommendation, and five no recommendation, and with one new fiscal note from the Department of Administration. CSHB 226(FIN) am(efd fld) PAY INCREASES FOR STATE ATTORNEYS HB 226(FIN) am(efd fld) was REPORTED out of committee with five "do pass" recommendations, two no recommendations; and with one new fiscal impact note from the Governor and all departments and one previously published fiscal note: FN2 (GOV/Various). CSHB 291(STA) EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCS CSHB 291(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with six "do pass" recommendations and one "no recommendation" and with one previously published fiscal note: FN 1(DPS). HB 306 EXTEND BOARD OF PHARMACY HB 306 was HEARD and HELD in committee for further consideration. CSHB 308(FIN) DEMENTIA AWARENESS & HEALTHCARE CAPACITY CSHB 308(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with five "do pass" recommendations, two no recommendations and with one new fiscal note from the Senate Finance Committee and Fund Transfers. CSHB 322(TRA) am AK MARINE HWY FUNDS, HIGHER ED INVES FUND CSHB 322(TRA)am was REPORTED out of committee with five "do pass" recommendations, two no recommendations and with one new fiscal note from the Senate Finance Committee/Fund Transfers. HB 416(efd fld) BONUSES FOR NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HB 416(efd fld) was REPORTED out of committee with four do not pass recommendations, three no recommendations, and one previously published indeterminate fiscal note: FN1 (GOV/Various). CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(EDC) "An Act relating to instruction in a language other than English; and establishing limited language immersion teacher certificates." 4:53:45 PM CLAIRE GROSS, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE JONATHAN KREISS- TOMKINS, reintroduced the bill. Senator Hoffman discussed the fiscal note from the Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). Senator Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSHB 19(EDC) from committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. CSHB 19(EDC) was REPORTED out of committee with four "do pass" recommendations and three no recommendations, and with one previously published fiscal note: FN2 (EED). CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(FIN) "An Act relating to the practice of dental hygiene; relating to advanced practice permits for dental hygienists; relating to dental assistants; prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against a dental hygienist who holds an advanced practice permit; relating to medical assistance for dental hygiene services; and providing for an effective date." 4:56:44 PM CHELSEA WARD-WALLER, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE IVY SPONHOLTZ, introduced the legislation. Senator von Imhof discussed the two fiscal notes. Senator von Imhof MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 111(L&C) out of committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes. SCS CSHB 111(L&C) was REPORTED out of committee with five "do pass" recommendations and two no recommendations, and with two previously published fiscal notes: FN 3(CED), FN 4(DHS). CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 322(TRA) am "An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system fund; relating to the Alaska marine highway system vessel replacement fund; relating to the Alaska higher education investment fund; and providing for an effective date." 4:58:43 PM KERRY CROCKER, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE LOUISE STUTES, introduced the legislation. Co-Chair Stedman discussed the fiscal notes. Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to REPORT CSHB 322(TRA)am from committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. CSHB 322(TRA)am was REPORTED out of committee with five "do pass" recommendations, two no recommendations and with one new fiscal note from the Senate Finance Committee/Fund Transfers. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to the compensation of certain employees of the executive branch, judicial branch, and University of Alaska; relating to the compensation of certain employees of the legislative branch; and increasing the salaries of certain attorneys and administrative law judges employed by the state." 5:01:21 PM ALISE THORNBERG, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE ANDY JOSEPHSON, introduced the legislation. Senator Wilson clarified that the bill did not pertain to state legislators. Co-Chair Bishop OPENED public testimony. 5:03:25 PM REBECCA WEIANT, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), spoke in support of the bill. 5:05:35 PM AT EASE 5:05:43 PM RECONVENED 5:05:58 PM BETSY BULL, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), testified in support of the legislation. 5:07:38 PM WHITNEY BOSTIK, SELF, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), spoke in support of the bill. Co-Chair Bishop CLOSED public testimony. Senator Wielechowski MOVED to REPORT HB 226(FIN) am(efd fld) out of committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes. HB 226(FIN) am(efd fld) was REPORTED out of committee with five "do pass" recommendations, two no recommendations; and with one new fiscal impact note from the Governor and all departments and one previously published fiscal note: FN2 (GOV/Various). HOUSE BILL NO. 306 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Pharmacy; and providing for an effective date." 5:09:56 PM GREG SMITH, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE ANDI STORY, introduced the bill. 5:10:52 PM KRIS CURTIS, LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, ALASKA DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE AUDIT, discussed the audit. Co-Chair Stedman asked about the extension recommendation. Ms. Curtis recommended a six-year extension. 5:12:50 PM JUSTIN RUFFRIDGE, STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SOLDOTNA (via teleconference), testified in support of the bill. 5:13:21 PM Co-Chair Bishop OPENED public testimony. 5:13:27 PM DIRK WHITE, SELF, SITKA (via teleconference), spoke in support of the bill. HB 306 was HEARD and HELD in committee for further consideration. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 308(FIN) "An Act relating to dementia awareness and health care capacity; and providing for an effective date." 5:14:45 PM FATE PUTMAN, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE LOUISE STUTES, introduced the legislation. 5:16:02 PM ELIZABETH BOWLING, PUBLIC POLICY MANAGER, ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), spoke in support of the bill. 5:16:24 PM Co-Chair Bishop OPENED public testimony. 5:17:16 PM NONA SAFRA, ALASKA COMMISSION ON AGING, HOMER (via teleconference), spoke in support of the bill. Co-Chair Bishop CLOSED public testimony. Senator Wilson discussed the new fiscal note. Senator Wilson MOVED to REPORT CSHB 308(FIN) out of committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal note. CSHB 308(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with five "do pass" recommendations, two no recommendations and with one new fiscal note from the Senate Finance Committee and Fund Transfers. HOUSE BILL NO. 416(efd fld) "An Act relating to the compensation of certain executive branch employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements." 5:19:49 PM AT EASE 5:19:58 PM RECONVENED 5:20:32 PM LIZZIE KUBITZ, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN, introduced the bill. Co-Chair Bishop OPENED and CLOSED public testimony. 5:22:47 PM Senator Olson covered the fiscal note. Senator Olson MOVED to REPORT HB 416(efd fld) from committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. HB 416(efd fld) was REPORTED out of committee with four do not pass recommendations, three no recommendations, and one previously published indeterminate fiscal note: FN 1(GOV/Various). CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 157(FIN) "An Act requiring the disclosure of the identity of certain persons, groups, and nongroup entities that expend money in support of or in opposition to an application filed for a state referendum or recall election; relating to the location of offices for the Alaska Public Offices Commission and the locations at which certain statements and reports filed with the commission are made available; relating to the duties of the Alaska Public Offices Commission; clarifying the limits on making, accepting, and reporting certain cash campaign contributions; relating to campaign finance reporting by certain groups; increasing the time the Alaska Public Offices Commission has to respond to a request for an advisory opinion; repealing a reporting requirement for certain contributions; relating to contribution limits and recall campaigns; and providing for an effective date." 5:25:58 PM CRYSTAL KOENEMAN, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE SARA RASMUSSEN, introduced the bill. Co-Chair Bishop OPENED and CLOSED public testimony. 5:27:56 PM AT EASE 5:32:32 PM RECONVENED 5:32:39 PM Senator Wielechowski MOVED to ADOPT proposed committee substitute for CS HB 157(FIN), Work Draft 32-LS0669\N (Bullard, 5/17/22). Co-Chair Bishop OBJECTED for discussion. 5:33:15 PM ERIN SHINE, STAFF, SENATOR CLICK BISHOP, highlighted the Explanation of Changes (copy on file): New Section 6 Page 4, lines 10-17 Amends AS 15.13.070(b) to change the limit an individual may contribute to a candidate, a write-in candidate, or to a non-group entity from $500 per year to $2,000 per campaign period. Changes the amount an individual may contribute to a group to $5,000 a year. New Section 7 Page 4, lines 18-24 Amends AS 15.13.070(c) to change the limit a group that is not a political party may contribute per year to a candidate or write-in candidate from $1,000 per year to $4,000 per campaign period. Changes the amount a group that is not a political party. New Section 8 Page 4, line 25 Page 5, line 1 Amends AS 15.13.070(f) to change the limit a nongroup entity may contribute to a candidate, write-in candidate, or another nongroup entity from $1,000 per year to $4,000 per campaign period. Changes the amount a nongroup entity may contribute to another group or political party to $5,000 per year. New Section 9 Page 5, line 2-8 Amends AS 15.13.070(g) to change the limit an individual may contribute to a joint campaign for governor and lieutenant governor from $1,000 per year to $4,000 per campaign period. Changes the limit a group may contribute to a joint campaign for governor and lieutenant governor from $2,000 per year to $8,000 per campaign period. Page 2 New Section 10 Page 5, lines 9-17 Amends AS 15.13.070 to include a new subsection (h) that states contribution limits provided under (b)(1), (c)(2), and (f) of this section do not apply to individuals, groups, or non-group entities contributing to a group or nongroup entity that makes solely independent expenditures. Amends AS 15.13.070 to include a new subsection (i) directing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to update contribution limits every ten years, beginning the first quarter of 2031, based on consumer inflation rates for Anchorage, Alaska. These increases are rounded to the nearest $50 increment. Provides an effective date of January 1, 2023 for sections not outlined in Section 33 5:33:29 PM AT EASE 5:33:34 PM RECONVENED Ms. Shine continued with the Explanation of Changes: New Section 12 Page 5, line 23 Page 6, line 4 Amends AS 15.13.072(e) stating that a candidates may not solicit or accept contributions from an individual who is not an Alaska resident if the amount would exceed the following contribution totals made to the candidate during the campaign: (1) $80,000 for office of governor or lieutenant governor; (2) $20,000 for office of state senator; (3) $12,000 for office of state representative or municipal or other office. New Section 16 Page 7, line 11-18 Amends AS 15.13.110(i) prohibiting the Alaska Public Offices Commission from changing the manner or format in which a candidate must file a report during the campaign period. New Section 26 Page 12, line 30 Page 13, line 2 Amends AS.15.13.400 to include a new paragraph (20) defining "campaign period" as the period beginning on the date a candidate becomes eligible to receive campaign contribution and ending on the date that candidate must file a final report. Section 31 Page 13, line 1 Page 14, line 6 Amends the uncodified applicability section to apply only to referendums or recalls that are filed on or after January 1, 2023. New Section 32 Page 14, lines 7-13 Adds an effective date of March 3, 2022 to AS 15.13.070 (b), (c), (f), (g), (h) as amended in Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 26 (respectively). New Section 33 Page 14, lines 14-15 Provides an immediate effective date for Section 6-10, 12, 16, 26, and 32. Section 34 Page 14, line 16 5:37:55 PM Senator Wilson asked about Section 12 regarding out of state contributions. He recalled that there could not be a limitation on instate and out-of-state contributors, because it limited the freedom of speech. 5:40:10 PM AT EASE 5:40:31 PM RECONVENED Co-Chair Bishop WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. Senator Wilson MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 1, 32-LS0669\N.1 (Bullard, 5/17/22). Senator Wielechowski OBJECTED for discussion. Senator Wilson stated that the amendment would prohibit initiative signature group, by not paying per signature. Senator Wielechowski stated that that the amendment would have a detrimental impact on the citizens right to gather signatures. He maintained his objection. A roll call vote was taken on the motion. IN FAVOR: Olson, Von Imhof, Wilson, OPPOSED: Hoffman, Wielechowski, Co-Chair Bishop VOIDED THE ROLL. A new roll call vote was taken on the motion. IN FAVOR: Von Imhof, Wilson, Stedman OPPOSED: Olson, Wielechowski, Hoffman, Bishop The MOTION FAILED (3/4). 5:43:17 PM AT EASE 5:43:47 PM RECONVENED Senator Wilson MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 2, 32-LS0669\N.2 (Bullard, 5/17/22). Co-Chair Bishop OBJECTED for discussion. Senator Wilson spoke to Amendment 2. He explained that the amendment would give free speech for political signs. Co-Chair Bishop asked if 660 feet was the current demarcation. Senator Wilson answered "yes." 5:45:42 PM Co-Chair Bishop asked how anyone in the valley would have a visible sign. Senator Wilson explained that the amendment would give an exemption for a temporary political sign within that demarcation. Co-Chair Bishop asked what the state's right-of-way easements were to the right or left of the road. Senator Wilson felt the amendment would fix the problem. Co-Chair Stedman interpreted that the amendment proposed allowing the political signs on personal property. Senator Wilson agreed. Senator Olson asked if the amendment allowed for the private property owner to decide what to do with their property. Senator Wilson replied in the affirmative. Senator Hoffman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. 5:47:51 PM AT EASE 5:48:23 PM RECONVENED Co-Chair Bishop discussed FN 2 from the Department of Administration. Senator Wielechowski MOVED to report SCS CS 157(FIN) out of Committee with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal note. Senator Wilson OBJECTED for discussion. He thought merging the two pieces of legislation caused concern because of Section 12. Senator Wilson WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. SCS CS 157(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with one do pass recommendation, one do not pass recommendation, and five no recommendation, and with one new fiscal note from the Department of Administration. 5:49:57 PM AT EASE 5:51:43 PM RECONVENED CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 291(STA) "An Act relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." 5:51:45 PM Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to ADOPT proposed committee substitute for CSHB 291(FIN), Work Draft 32-LS1425\N (Radford, 5/16/22). Co-Chair Bishop OBJECTED for discussion. Ms. Shine discussed the Explanation of Changes (copy on file): New Section 3 Page 2 lines 25-28 AS 22.20.211. Staff and support for criminal justice commission. Amends AS 22.20 by adding a new section allowing the Alaska Judicial Council to provide staff and administrative support to the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission. New Section 4 Page 2, line 29 Page 4, line 8 AS 22.20.221. Prison inmate characteristics information. Amends AS 22.20 by adding a new section relating to Alaska Judicial Council's duty to design and implement a project for the purposes of studying risk factors related to criminal activity should the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission sunset on June 30, 2029 (see Sec. 22 for effective date of this provision). The Alaska Judicial Council must prepare an annual report summarizing the information collected. New Section 5 Page 4 lines 9-11 AS 44.19.641. Creation of commission. Amends AS 44.19.641 to add "Data Analysis" to the name of the commission. New Section 6 Page 4, line 12 Page 5, line 23 AS 44.19.642. Membership; staff. Amends AS 44.19.642(a) to make changes to the membership of the commission. These changes include: ? Ensure representation of rural Alaska on the commission; ? Make the Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the Department of Law or their designee a voting member (rather than the Attorney General); ? Allow the public defender's designee to act as a voting member in place of the public defender; ? Place two peace officer representatives on the commission (rather than one municipal law enforcement representative)one representing a rural community off the road system and one representing an urban communityappointed by the Alaska Chiefs of Police; ? Provide for the victims' rights advocate on the commission to be appointed by the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault after consultation with its member and partner organizations; ? Make the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Social Services a voting member; and ? Create a new member seat for a formerly incarcerated person who has completed his or her sentence. New Section 7 Page 5, line 24 Page 11, line 20 AS 44.19.645. Powers and duties of the commission. Amends AS 44.19.645 to remove the duties of the former Alaska Criminal Justice Commission to be replaced by the new duties of the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission. These new duties include: ? Data analysis, research, and reporting on all aspects of Alaska's criminal justice system, including state laws, public safety, rehabilitation, crime and incarceration rates, the needs of victims, and other factors set forth in the Alaska Constitution; ? Receiving data related to the criminal justice system from the Alaska Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, Department of Law, and the Alaska Court System; ? Identifying areas for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system; ? Making other recommendations and providing analysis if requested by the Legislature, the Executive, or the Judiciary; and ? Issuing an annual report. New Section 8 Page 11, line 21 Page 12, line 12 AS 44.19.645. Powers and duties of the commission. Amends AS 44.19.645 by adding a new subsection (i) relating to the commission's duty to design and implement a project for the purposes of studying risk factors related to criminal activity. This new subsection is substantially identical to former subsection (h), which was repealed on July 1, 2021, upon the sunset of the former Alaska Criminal Justice Commission, which is currently in its wind-up year. The Alaska Judicial Council is currently performing these functions pursuant to AS 22.20.220, which took effect on July 1, 2021, pursuant to HCS CSSB 54(FIN) am H (2017). New Section 9 Page 12, line 13 Page 13, line 23 AS 44.19.646. Methodology. Amends AS 44.19.646 to remove the duty of the commission to make recommendations, and adds the duty of conducting research and adopting a research agenda and priorities based on art. I, secs. 7, 12, and 24, Constitution of the State of Alaska (which relate to due process, criminal administration, and the rights of crime victims), and other issues of pressing concern to the criminal justice system. New Section 10 Page 13, line 24 Page 14, line 27 AS 44.19.647. Annual report and recommendations. Amends AS 44.19.647(a) to remove the reporting responsibilities of the former Alaska Criminal Justice Commission to be replaced by the new reporting responsibilities of the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission. The commission's reporting responsibilities are related to the duties of the commission listed in Sec. 7. New Section 11 Page 14, lines 28-31 AS 44.19.647. Annual report and recommendations. Amends AS 44.19.647(b) to remove the reporting responsibilities of the former Alaska Criminal Justice Commission to be replaced by the new duties of the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission. Additionally, specifies what the commission must include in their annual report to the legislature. New Section 12 Page 15, lines 1-18 AS 44.19.647. Annual report and recommendations. Amends AS 44.19.647 adding a new subsection (d) specifying that the commission must prepare an annual report summarizing the information collected in Sec. 8. New Section 13 Page 15, lines 19-31 AS 44.19.649. Definition. Amends AS 44.19.649 to update the definitions of "commission," "recidivism," and "technical violation." New Section 15 Page 16, lines 4-6 AS 44.66.010. Expiration of state boards and commissions. Amends AS 44.66.010(a)(14) to add the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission to the list of boards and commissions set to expire. New Section 16 Page 16, lines 7-20 AS 47.38.100. Recidivism reduction program. Amends AS 47.38.100(b) to add "Data Analysis" to the name of the commission. New Section 17 Page 16, line 21 Repeals AS 22.20.220, AS 44.19.642(b), and AS 44.66.010(a)(12). New Section 18 Page 16, line 22 Repeals AS 22.20.211, AS 44.19.645(i), and AS 44.19.647(d) on June 30, 2029. New Section 19 Page 16, line 23-30 Uncodified law A person who is a member of the former Alaska Criminal Justice Commission on the day before the effective date of this Act continues to serve on the Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission until the expiration of the member's term. When making new appointments or designations, makes Sec. 6 of the Act conditional on the guidelines established under AS 44.19.642(a), as amended by Sec. 6, which relates to membership of the commission. HB 291 Explanation of Changes 32-LS1425\W to 32-LS1425\N Page 4 New Section 20 Page 16, line1 Page 17, line 6 Uncodified law Transition language regarding the Alaska Judicial Council's duty to design and implement a project for the purposes of studying risk factors related to criminal activity. New Section 21 Page 17, lines 7-11 Uncodified law Exempts Sections 14 and 15 from the provisions of AS 44.66.505(e) that prohibits a bill from continuing or reestablishing more than one board or commission. New Section 22 Page 17, line 12 Provides a July 1, 2028 effective date for Section 4. Updated Section 23 Page 17, line 13 Amends the immediate effective date to apply to Sections 1, 2 and 14. New Section 24 Page 17, lines 14-15 Provides a July 1, 2022, effective date except as provided in Sections 22 and 23. Co-Chair Bishop WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. Co-Chair Bishop discussed FN 1 from the Department of Public Safety, OMB Component 521. 6:00:34 PM AT EASE 6:00:45 PM RECONVENED Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 291(FIN) out of Committee with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. SCS CSHB 291(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with six "do pass" recommendations and one no recommendation and with one previously published fiscal note: FN 1(DPS). ADJOURNMENT 6:01:38 PM The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.