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2011-04-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0719 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 6, 2011 Seventy-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Wagoner was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Bill Nelson of the United Pentecostal Church of Juneau. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. All Mighty God, I would like to welcome you, Lord, into this session here today. Please take an active part to have your will be done, in answer to the many prayers of your people who take seriously your command to pray for the leadership of our great country and our great state, on every level. Lord, I am very grateful to be able to pray openly in this forum today and ask you to bless these important decision makers with your peace and wisdom to accomplish today's work. I thank You Lord, Amen. Senator Wielechowski led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0720 Certification Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Messages dated April 4 and 5 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 17 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(CRA) BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation concerning regulation of drinking water and wastewater treatment by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 87 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to civil and criminal penalties for antitrust violations." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0721 HB 97 HOUSE BILL NO. 97 BY REPRESENTATIVES JOHNSON, Stoltze, Gruenberg, Kerttula, Feige, Austerman, Gara, entitled: "An Act extending a provision relating to noxious weeds, invasive plants, and agricultural pest management and education; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 2, ch. 102, SLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 105 HOUSE BILL NO. 105 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the Southeast State Forest; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 126 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination dates of the Board of Nursing, the Board of Dental Examiners, and the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 203 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and establishing and relating to the in- state gas pipeline fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0722 Recede Messages HB 108 Message dated April 5 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendments to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendments, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, amending appropriations, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Thomas, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Gara Senator Meyer moved that the Senate recede from its amendments and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 108(FIN) am S Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendments to CSHB 108(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Nays: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Absent: Wagoner and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0723 Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Stedman Senator Thomas The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 109 Message dated April 5 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) "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." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Thomas, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Gara Senator Meyer moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 109(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 109(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Nays: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Absent: Wagoner 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0724 and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Stedman Senator Thomas The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 4 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Board of Parole Sarah Possenti This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator French, Chair; Senators Coghill, Wielechowski, Paskvan, McGuire. Report dated April 5 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Finance Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commissioner - Department of Revenue Bryan Butcher This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0725 Signing the report: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, McGuire, Olson, Ellis. Report dated April 5 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commissioner - Department of Administration Becky Hultberg This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Wielechowski, Chair; Senators Paskvan, Kookesh, Giessel. SB 58 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 58 "An Act increasing the number of superior court judges designated for the third judicial district; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, Olson. Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 9, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 10, zero, Senate Finance Committee The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 2, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0726 SB 78 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 78 "An Act relating to liability of certain limited liability organizations holding liquor licenses" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 78(JUD) "An Act relating to liability of certain limited liability organizations holding liquor licenses; and relating to accidents involving the vehicle of a person under the influence of alcoholic beverages." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Paskvan, McGuire. Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 84 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 84 "An Act relating to funding for high school vocational education as a component of funding for public schools; increasing the base student allocation used in the public school funding formula; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for high school vocational and technical instruction as a component of funding for public schools; relating to the base student allocation; relating to education tax credits; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date in sec. 57, ch. 92, SLA 2010; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, McGuire, Olson, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Senate Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 4, Senate Finance Committee 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0727 The bill is on today's calendar. SB 90 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act classifying and setting a monthly salary for the executive secretary of the Board of Public Accountancy." Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Egan, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Thomas, McGuire, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 100 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act relating to employer contributions to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; relating to requirements that employers who terminate some or all participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska pay termination costs; and making the changes retroactive." Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Davis, Paskvan, Menard. Signing no recommendation: Senator Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 16 Corrected fiscal note from the Senate Finance Committee for SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act extending the senior benefits payment program; and relating to income allowances for medical assistance recipients and Alaska Pioneers' Homes and Alaska Veterans' Homes residents" published April 5: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0728 HB 18 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18(STA) am "An Act establishing Alaska Public Gardens Day on the Saturday immediately preceding Memorial Day each year." Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski, Chair; Senators Kookesh, Paskvan, Giessel. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 116 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 116 am "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes by correcting the spellings of 'oxymorphone' and 'lorazepam' and providing an applicability section; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Coghill, Wielechowski, Paskvan, McGuire. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 119 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(EDT) "An Act relating to the procurement of supplies, services, professional services, and construction for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the definition of 'own' for the economic development account; relating to the definitions of 'development project', 'plant', 'facility', and 'project' for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority creating subsidiaries regarding projects financed under AS 44.88.172; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0729 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(L&C) "An Act relating to the procurement of supplies, services, professional services, and construction for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the definition of 'own' for the economic development account; relating to the definitions of 'development project,' 'plant,' 'facility,' and 'project' for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority creating subsidiaries regarding projects financed under AS 44.88.172; relating to the operation and management of public housing projects and housing for low-income households by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date." (Title change SCR forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Giessel, Davis, Paskvan, Menard. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 15 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(EDT) Relating to collaboration with the Yukon and the Northwest Territories through the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region and its Arctic Caucus to address common issues, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski, Chair; Senators Giessel, Paskvan, Kookesh. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0730 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 1 The Health and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(HSS) Proclaiming November 2011 to be Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Meyer, Ellis, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 3 The Health and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(HSS) am Relating to promoting the safety and protection of older Alaskans. Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Meyer, Ellis, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 120 SENATE BILL NO. 120 BY SENATOR FRENCH, entitled: "An Act establishing in the Department of Education and Early Development a voluntary parent and early childhood education program for pre-elementary aged children." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0731 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 18 SENATE BILL NO. 18 "An Act relating to the duration of regular sessions of the legislature; 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 Committee Substitute offered on page 557. Senator Huggins objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) "An Act relating to the convening and duration of regular sessions of the legislature; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. The following fiscal information for CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, Legislative Agency Fiscal Note No. 5, Legislative Agency Senator Meyer 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) "An Act relating to the convening and duration of regular sessions of the legislature; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kookesh, Menard, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas Nays: French, Giessel, Huggins, Meyer, Wielechowski Absent: Dyson, McGuire, Wagoner 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0732 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer 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: CSSB 18(FIN) Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 14 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Coghill, Giessel, Huggins Absent: Dyson, McGuire, Wagoner and so, the effective date clauses were adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 23 SENATE BILL NO. 23 "An Act relating to transferable film production tax credits; and providing for an effective date by amending the effective dates of secs. 3 and 4, ch. 63, SLA 2008" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 700. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) "An Act relating to transferable film production tax credits and film production tax credit certificates; requiring the legislative audit division to audit the Alaska film production incentive program; and providing for an effective date by amending the effective dates of secs. 3 and 4, ch. 63, SLA 2008" was adopted. Senator Meyer 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) was read the third time. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0733 Senators Wielechowski, Kookesh, Meyer, Menard, Egan, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) "An Act relating to transferable film production tax credits and film production tax credit certificates; requiring the legislative audit division to audit the Alaska film production incentive program; and providing for an effective date by amending the effective dates of secs. 3 and 4, ch. 63, SLA 2008" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 23(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Excused: Wagoner Absent: Dyson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 84 SENATE BILL NO. 84 "An Act relating to funding for high school vocational education as a component of funding for public schools; increasing the base student allocation used in the public school funding formula; 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 Committee Substitute offered on page 726. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0734 relating to funding for high school vocational and technical instruction as a component of funding for public schools; relating to the base student allocation; relating to education tax credits; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date in sec. 57, ch. 92, SLA 2010; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Meyer 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for high school vocational and technical instruction as a component of funding for public schools; relating to the base student allocation; relating to education tax credits; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date in sec. 57, ch. 92, SLA 2010; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 84(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Excused: Wagoner Absent: Dyson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0735 Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 19 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(RES) Urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, was read the second time. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(RES) Urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 19(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Giessel, Huggins Excused: Wagoner Absent: Dyson, Stedman and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(RES) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Designating May 2011 as Lupus Awareness Month, was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0736 Senator Wielechowski, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 457. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) Designating May of each year as Lupus Awareness Month, was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) Designating May of each year as Lupus Awareness Month, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 1(STA) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Excused: Wagoner Absent: Dyson and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Paul Gebhardt, 2011 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race Winner Senator(s) Wagoner, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wielechowski Representative(s) Chenault, Olson Honoring - Karimah B. Shine, 2011 Boys and Girls Club of America Alaska Youth of the Year Representative(s) Lynn Senator(s) Giessel, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0737 In Memoriam - Leroy D. Dennis Senator(s) Coghill, Stevens, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Wilson, T Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Citations Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Kristina Emmerson, Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Shirlie Morin, Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Anna Engvall, Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0738 Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, June 21 through evening plane time, June 24; from morning plane time, July 11 through evening plane time, July 17; from morning plane time, July 18 through evening plane time, July 23; and from morning plane time, October 2 through evening plane time, October 7. Without objection, Senator Giessel was excused. Senator Huggins moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Dyson be excused from a call of the Senate today to 1:00 p.m. Without objection, Senator Dyson was excused. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 18 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) "An Act relating to the convening and duration of regular sessions of the legislature; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 23 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) "An Act relating to transferable film production tax credits and film production tax credit certificates; requiring the legislative audit division to audit the Alaska film production incentive program; and providing for an effective date by amending the effective dates of secs. 3 and 4, ch. 63, SLA 2008" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0739 SB 84 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for high school vocational and technical instruction as a component of funding for public schools; relating to the base student allocation; relating to education tax credits; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date in sec. 57, ch. 92, SLA 2010; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 1 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) Designating May of each year as Lupus Awareness Month, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 7, 2011. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:34 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0740 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 COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Apr 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM += SB 45 COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Apr 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 111 LAND TRANSFER FROM STATE AND ALASKA RR + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 06 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 107 APPROP: UNIV. ENGINEERING BUILDINGS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 06 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 84 VOC ED & BASIC FUNDING/TAX CREDITS + SB 15 SEX OFFENDER/UNDERAGE ALCOHOL OFFENSE += SB 58 INCREASING NUMBER OF SUPERIOR CT JUDGES += SB 90 BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY SECRETARY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0741 FINANCE (continued) Apr 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 5 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY + SB 27 FLAME RETARDANTS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS + SB 96 APPLICATION OF VILLAGE SAFE WATER ACT + SB 101 ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 06 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 08 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 06 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 86 PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS/MINORS + SB 104 MANUFACTURED HOMES AS REAL PROPERTY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 30 RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY = SB 98 BIOMETRIC INFORMATION FOR ID Apr 08 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 2:00 PM + SB 115 PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE += HB 24 EXTEND REGULATORY COMM. OF ALASKA SUNSET += HB 130 RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 2:00 PM + HB 110 PRODUCTION TAX ON OIL AND GAS ---------------------------------------- 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0742 RESOURCES Apr 06 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmations: Big Game Commercial Services Board, Karen Polley Big Game Commercial Services Board, Kelly Vrem Board of Game, Stanley "Stosh" Hoffman Board of Game, Ted Spraker Board of Game, Nathan Turner Board of Game, Nick Yurko + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 49 PRODUCTION TAX ON OIL AND GAS Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 07 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 117 PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE: MILITARY + HB 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE + HCR 7 DECORATION OF HONOR + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 07 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ALASKA NORTHERN WATERS TASK FORCE May 17 Tuesday Location Tba 9:00 AM Hearings in Bethel: + Coastal Erosion and Flooding May 18 Wednesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 9:00 AM + Current Research on the Arctic Ocean ---------------------------------------- 2011-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0743 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 07 Thursday House Finance 519 11:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Agenda Forthcoming ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 08 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees