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2008-08-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3281 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday August 7, 2008 Thirtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Green at 8:10 p.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Therriault, Wilken were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Bunde, Cowdery were absent. Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Bunde be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Huggins. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Most Precious Heavenly Father, We thank thee for thy guidance that you give us on a daily occasion. We ask that thee look over us as we take actions here in our daily lives. We ask you to look across our nation and provide for a wholesome lifestyle for all. As we look across the globe at those young Americans that are doing service abroad, we ask that you bring them back in health and out of harm's way. And we ask finally Father for thy guidance as we go forward. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen. 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3282 Senator Kookesh led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the twenty-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Executive Proclamation Under the authority of art. II, sec. 9, and art. III, sec. 17 of the Alaska Constitution, and in the public interest, I am supplementing my proclamation of July 1, 2008 concerning the fourth special session of the Twenty-Fifth Legislature of the State of Alaska with the addition of the following subjects: 1. statutory changes relating to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund and bulk fuel bridge loan fund and program; and 2. making appropriations relating to the subjects set out in this supplemental proclamation. This proclamation supplements my proclamation of July 1, 2008. th Dated this 7 day of August, 2008. /s/ Sarah Palin, Governor Messages from the House Concur Messages SB 4002 Message dated August 7 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) am "An Act relating to grants from the renewable energy grant fund; amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3283 loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, and amending the definition of 'eligible electric utility' as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; relating to establishing a gas pipeline development fund in the Department of Revenue; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; relating to heating assistance; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) am H "An Act amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; relating to power cost equalization; relating to Alaska resource rebates, and increasing the amount of the 2008 permanent fund dividend to provide that rebate; suspending the motor fuel tax; eliminating the authority to make certain provisions of the heating assistance program retroactive to November 1, 2007; and providing for an effective date." (Title change HCR 401) Senator Ellis moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 4002(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendments to CSSB 4002(FIN) am? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, French, Green, McGuire, Stedman Excused: Bunde, Therriault, Wilken Absent: Cowdery and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) am H. 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3284 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of the effective date clauses. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 4002(FIN) am H Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Bunde, Therriault, Wilken Absent: Cowdery and so, the effective date clauses were adopted. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated August 7 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 401 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 401 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. 4002, relating to grants from the renewable energy grant fund; amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3285 and amending the definition of "eligible electric utility" as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; relating to establishing a gas pipeline development fund in the Department of Revenue; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; and relating to heating assistance. was read the first time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 401 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 4002, relating to grants from the renewable energy grant fund; amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, and amending the definition of "eligible electric utility" as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; relating to establishing a gas pipeline development fund in the Department of Revenue; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; and relating to heating assistance, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 401 Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: McGuire, Stedman Excused: Bunde, Therriault, Wilken Absent: Cowdery and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 401 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3286 Standing Committee Reports HB 4001 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) Signing amend: Senators Stedman, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senator Thomas. Signing do pass: Senator Elton. Signing do not pass: Senator Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Huggins. The bill is on today's calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 4001 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3285. Senator Dyson objected. The question being: "Shall the Finance Senate Committee Substitute be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3287 CSHB 4001(FIN) Second Reading Adopt Finance Senate Committee Substitute? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, Thomas Excused: Bunde, Therriault, Wilken Absent: Cowdery and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) was adopted. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 4001(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, French, Green, McGuire, Stedman Excused: Bunde, Therriault, Wilken Absent: Cowdery and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) passed the Senate. 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3288 Senator Ellis 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 4001(FIN) Effective Date Clause YEAS: 14 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: McGuire, Stedman Excused: Bunde, Therriault, Wilken Absent: Cowdery and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. The presence of Senator Bunde was noted. Unfinished Business Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from August 8 through September 1. Without objection, Senator French was excused. Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his prior excusal (page 3281). Without objection, Senator Bunde was shown as present. Senator Thomas moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, August 9 through plane time, December 10. Without objection, Senator Thomas was excused. HB 171 President Green appointed members to participate in preparing the following: Report on 90-Day Regular Session Senator Elton Senator Huggins Senator Wagoner 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3289 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 4001 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Fourth Special Session of the Twenty-fifth Alaska State Senate stand in adjournment sine die. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2008-08-07 Senate Journal Page 3290 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 FINANCE Aug 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- + SB4001 APPROP: SUPP/CAP/OTHER RELATED TO AGIA + HB4001 APPROP: SUPP/CAP/OTHER RELATED TO AGIA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Aug 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Late Per Diem Claim Award of ITB 453 - General Contractor for Capitol Annex Remodel