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2013-04-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0909 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 2, 2013 Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:35 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Ellis was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Dr. Phil Campbell of Northern Light United Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Creator and Sustainer of all that is, I give you thanks for yet another day. May each of us use the precious gift of this day for the good of all. Amid this busy time, as the work load increases and the time diminishes, fill this day with possibility for new insight and fresh perspective. Breathe your loving spirit into each one that the gifts of perseverance and clear commitment be manifest. Keep all in this body cognizant of the needs of all Alaskans. Strengthen their dedication to the service to which they have been called, and equip them to maintain their focus on the many issues before them. And when the day concludes may they look back on their efforts and be filled with satisfaction for a job well done. Amen. Senator Bishop led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0910 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Ellis be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Messages from the Governor Letter dated April 1 was read, stating in accordance with Article III, Section 26 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 16.05.221, I submit the following appointees for confirmation by a majority of the members of the Legislature in joint session as set out below: Board of Game Peter M. Probasco - Palmer Appointed: 5/10/2012 Reappointed: 7/1/2013 Term Expires: 6/30/2016 Nathan D. Turner - Nenana Appointed: 5/10/2010 Reappointed: 7/1/2013 Term Expires: 6/30/2016 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. The resumes for these appointees have been submitted to the Office of the Senate Secretary. Messages from the House Messages dated April 1 and April 2 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0911 First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 13 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to complete the funding and acquisition of three additional National Security Cutters and to home port one of the cutters in Kodiak, Alaska was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 1 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) am BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to issuance of drivers' licenses." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 4 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; establishing the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation as an independent public corporation of the state; establishing and relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; making certain information provided to or by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and its subsidiaries exempt from inspection as a public record; relating to the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; relating to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to judicial review of a right-of-way lease or an action or 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0912 decision related to the development or construction of an oil or gas pipeline on state land; relating to the lease of a right-of-way for a gas pipeline transportation corridor, including a corridor for a natural gas pipeline that is a contract carrier; relating to the cost of natural resources, permits, and leases provided to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to procurement by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the review by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of natural gas transportation contracts; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline that provides transportation by contract carriage; repealing the statutes relating to the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority and making conforming changes; exempting property of a project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation from property taxes before the commencement of commercial operations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 87 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the governing board and duties of the special education service agency; relating to allocations to the special education service agency; extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0913 HB 130 HOUSE BILL NO. 130 BY REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, Edgmon, Austerman, Herron, P.Wilson, Foster, Kreiss-Tomkins, Munoz, Kerttula, Tarr, Nageak, Gruenberg, Drummond, Josephson, Tuck, Thompson, Chenault, Lynn, Millett, LeDoux, Holmes, Feige, Guttenberg, Johnson, Gara, entitled: "An Act establishing July 21 each year as Jay Hammond Day." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 180 HOUSE BILL NO. 180 BY REPRESENTATIVES T.WILSON, Higgins, Costello, Lynn, Millett, Isaacson, Saddler, Johnson, Gattis, Holmes, Keller, Feige, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Challenge Youth Academy; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Recede Messages HB 65 Message dated April 1 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0914 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 Austerman, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Gara Senator Coghill 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 65(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 65(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis 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 Kelly, Chair Senator Meyer Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 66 Message dated April 1 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0915 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program and making a reappropriation; 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 Austerman, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Gara Senator Coghill 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 66(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 66(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis 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 Kelly, Chair Senator Meyer Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0916 Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority 2012 Annual Report from Mark Pfeffer, Chairperson in accordance with AS 44.85.100 The following Budget and Audit Report was received from Kris Curtis, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: State of Alaska, Single Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2012 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 1 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Big Game Commercial Services Board Henry Tiffany, IV - Ester 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 Giessel, Chair; Senators Micciche, Dyson, French. Report dated April 1 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0917 Board of Fisheries Thomas Kluberton - Talkeetna Claude V. Webster - King Salmon This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Dyson, McGuire, Micciche, French. SB 36 The Judiciary Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 36 "An Act relating to missing vulnerable adult prompt response and notification plans" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 36(JUD) Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Wielechowski, Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 63 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 63 "An Act relating to contracts for the preparation of election ballots" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 802. Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0918 SB 86 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Dunleavy, Fairclough, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SR 5 The Resources Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5 Requesting that the North Pacific Fishery Management Council take action to reduce the quantity of Chinook salmon bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea trawl fisheries by setting new limits in the Gulf of Alaska trawl fisheries and lowering the existing limits in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea pollock fisheries to at least half of the current limits, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5(RES) Requesting that the North Pacific Fishery Management Council take action to reduce the quantity of Chinook salmon bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea trawl fisheries by setting new limits in the Gulf of Alaska trawl fisheries and lowering the existing limits in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea pollock fisheries to at least half of the current limits; and requesting that the North Pacific Fishery Management Council require that participants in those trawl fisheries take part in the SeaShare program and encourage that edible bycatch from the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea fisheries be provided to Alaska residents. Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Micciche, Dyson, Fairclough. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0919 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 11 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(MLV) Commemorating the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's address to the nation concerning the Strategic Defense Initiative, recognizing the strategic importance of Alaska in the missile interceptor defense system, and urging the United States to deploy the number of ground-based interceptors originally intended at Fort Greely. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 17 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 17 "An Act extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date" be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, the bill was returned to the Rules Committee. SB 38 SENATE BILL NO. 38 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0920 Senator Olson made the following change to the Labor and Commerce Committee Report (page 346): Senator Olson changed from 'no recommendation' to 'do pass.' Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 579. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 38(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; relating to the executive secretary of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Coghill 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. 38(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 38(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; relating to the executive secretary of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 38(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 38(FIN) passed the Senate Senator Coghill 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. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0921 Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 52 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(L&C) "An Act providing that portable electronics insurance is not a service contract; providing that a portable electronics manufacturer's warranty or extended warranty is not regulated as insurance; relating to portable electronics insurance; authorizing the director of insurance to issue a limited producer license to a portable electronics vendor for the sale of portable electronics insurance; and relating to authorization and training of employees and representatives of a vendor to transact portable electronics insurance; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 52(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(L&C) passed the Senate. Senator Coghill 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. Second Reading of House Resolutions HCR 4 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0922 The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Proclaiming May 15 to be Hmong-American Veterans Memorial Day, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 4 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Kodiak High School Girls Swim Team 2012 State Champions Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Representative(s) Austerman Honoring - Reverend Alonzo B. Patterson Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Josephson Honoring - Wasilla High School Girls Basketball Team 2013 Alaska Class 4A State Champions Representative(s) Stoltze, Gattis, Keller, Hughes, Neuman Senator(s) Dunleavy, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0923 Honoring - USS Anchorage Representative(s) Millett, Saddler Senator(s) Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Gage Dabin 2013 Alaska Youth of the Year Representative(s) LeDoux Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Julie Varee 2013 Athena Award Representative(s) LeDoux Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Arctic Bears Girls Hockey Team Representative(s) Kawasaki, Thompson Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Ted Smith Representative(s) Stoltze, Reinbold, Saddler, Hughes, Senator(s) Fairclough, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Huggins, Giessel, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Alvin "A.D." Meeks Representative(s) Olson Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0924 In Memoriam - Ted Fathauer Representative(s) Kawasaki, Higgins Senator(s) Kelly, Bishop, Huggins, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - John Edward Borbridge Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Michelle Annette Thompson-Roberts Representative(s) Kawasaki, Thompson Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Senator Coghill 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 Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Gary J. Turner, H. Connor Thomas, Antoinette "Toni" Mallott and Janie Leask (alternate) be confirmed as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall Gary J. Turner, H. Connor Thomas, Antoinette "Toni" Mallott and Janie Leask (alternate) be confirmed as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0925 Shall G. J. Turner, H. C. Thomas, A. Mallott and J. Leask (alternate) be confirmed as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis and so, Gary J. Turner, H. Connor Thomas, Antoinette "Toni" Mallott and Janie Leask (alternate) were confirmed by the Senate. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. SR 5 Senators French, Coghill, Fairclough, Bishop, Egan, Olson, Dunleavy, Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5 Requesting that the North Pacific Fishery Management Council take action to reduce the quantity of Chinook salmon bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea trawl fisheries by setting new limits in the Gulf of Alaska trawl fisheries and lowering the existing limits in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea pollock fisheries to at least half of the current limits. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 130 Senators French, Bishop, Gardner, Hoffman, Egan, Stedman, Meyer, Olson, Stevens, Micciche, Dyson, Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 130 "An Act establishing July 21 each year as Jay Hammond Day." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 4 Senators Micciche, McGuire, Giessel, Kelly, Dyson, Huggins moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; establishing the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation as an independent public corporation of the state; establishing and relating 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0926 to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; making certain information provided to or by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and its subsidiaries exempt from inspection as a public record; relating to the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; relating to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to judicial review of a right-of- way lease or an action or decision related to the development or construction of an oil or gas pipeline on state land; relating to the lease of a right-of-way for a gas pipeline transportation corridor, including a corridor for a natural gas pipeline that is a contract carrier; relating to the cost of natural resources, permits, and leases provided to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to procurement by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the review by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of natural gas transportation contracts; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline that provides transportation by contract carriage; repealing the statutes relating to the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority and making conforming changes; exempting property of a project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation from property taxes before the commencement of commercial operations; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 56 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 56 "An Act relating to certain crimes involving controlled substances; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0927 Engrossment SB 38 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 38(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; relating to the executive secretary of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 52 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(L&C) "An Act providing that portable electronics insurance is not a service contract; providing that a portable electronics manufacturer's warranty or extended warranty is not regulated as insurance; relating to portable electronics insurance; authorizing the director of insurance to issue a limited producer license to a portable electronics vendor for the sale of portable electronics insurance; and relating to authorization and training of employees and representatives of a vendor to transact portable electronics insurance; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 3, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:21 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0928 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 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 15 PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS + Confirmation Hearing: State Board of Education & Early Development James Fields - Glennallen + HB 87 EXTEND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY += SB 82 BROADBAND DISCOUNTS FOR SCHOOLS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Discussion: Vouchers #4, Continuation of a Discussion on Voucher Systems <Above Item Removed from Agenda> += SB 82 BROADBAND DISCOUNTS FOR SCHOOLS += SB 6 FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS + SB 91 HAZING + HB 180 MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY <Pending Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0929 FINANCE Apr 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 63 CONTRACTS FOR PREPARATION OF BALLOTS + SB 13 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 86 APPROVE FLINT HILLS ROYALTY OIL SALE += SB 59 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT AREAS Apr 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 48 PERS CONTRIBUTIONS BY MUNICIPALITIES <Pending Referral> + SB 88 ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER HOUSING + HB 30 STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL + HB 77 LAND USE/DISP/EXCHANGES; WATER RIGHTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 74 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BUILDING FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SJR 9 CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING + HB 4 IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0930 FINANCE (continued) Apr 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 06 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation by the Dept. of Health and Social Services Regarding Obesity Prevention + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 65 RETIREMENT PLANS; ROTH IRAS; PROBATE + HB 9 SECURED TRANSACTIONS AND FUNDS TRANSFERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 69 EXEMPT FIREARMS FROM FEDERAL REGULATION += HB 83 FEDERAL LAWS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS Apr 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: David Parker, Alaska Judicial Council += HB 9 SECURED TRANSACTIONS AND FUNDS TRANSFERS + SB 60 BOUNTY ON SEA OTTERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0931 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 02 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 8 PHARMACY AUDITS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 25 UNEMPLOYMENT; ELEC. FILING OF LABOR INFO -- Public Testimony -- + HB 84 MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 22 BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS Apr 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM + HB 84 MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 8 PHARMACY AUDITS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 25 UNEMPLOYMENT; ELEC. FILING OF LABOR INFO -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Board of Marine Pilots - Hans Antonsen Board of Pharmacy - Taryl Giessel AK Workers' Compensation Board - Ronald Nalikak -- Public Testimony -- += SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES <Bill Hearing Canceled> + SB 61 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 58 CANCEL INS. ON CERTAIN ABANDONED PROPERTY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0932 RESOURCES Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 4 IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP Apr 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + NPRA "Travesty Wells," Alaska's Options Michael Geraghty, Attorney General + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 4 IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 4 IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 99 EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION + Confirmation Hearing - Board of Game += HB 4 IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 06 Saturday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HJR 11 COMMEM. ANNIVERSARY OF REAGAN SDI SPEECH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 48 PERS CONTRIBUTIONS BY MUNICIPALITIES Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Confirmation Hearing: Governor's Appointments + SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0933 TRANSPORTATION Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 85 EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES <Bill Hearing Postponed to 4/4/13> + HB 94 CON AND NELLIE MILLER BRIDGES + HB 153 NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 85 EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON IN-STATE ENERGY Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON TAPS THROUGHPUT Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-02 Senate Journal Page 0934 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 06 Saturday House Finance 519 9:00 AM + Audits - Executive Session Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority, Select Issues - Final Release Other Committee Business Oil and Gas Production Tax Audits Overview - Dept. of Revenue Consideration of Audit Request ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Ratification of Charity Events Contract Approvals Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 08 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees