Senate Secretary's Office

As the internal administrative office for the Alaska State Senate, the Senate Secretary's Office prepares and certifies the daily journal; maintains and prepares weekly and daily committee schedules; updates and maintains BASIS (Bill Action and Status Inquiry System) in real-time; publishes a weekly status report for all bills and resolutions; and transmits certified bills, resolutions, fiscal notes and reports to committees of referral, the House and the Governor. The Senate Secretary's Office receives, numbers and during floor sessions reads across: new bills and resolutions, messages from the Governor and the House, reports of standing and special committees, and legislative citations. At the direction of the Senate Rules Committee Chair the Secretary's Office publishes the daily floor calendar for the Senate. These tasks are performed in compliance with the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature. The Senate Secretary's Office assists legislative staff in the preparation of committee reports. The office also provides support for legislative staff and the public in locating information about bill or resolution histories.