Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2013-04-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1157 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 12, 2013 Eighty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:11 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Olson. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done; On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. (The Lord's Prayer, Book of Common Prayer) Senator Giessel led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1158 Messages from the House SB 63 Message dated April 11 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(STA) "An Act making contracts for the preparation of election ballots subject to the provisions of the state procurement code." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 59 Message dated April 11 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 59(STA) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 59(STA) "An Act relating to missing vulnerable adult prompt response and notification plans." HB 69 Message dated April 11 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(JUD) "An Act exempting certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state from federal regulation; declaring certain federal statutes, regulations, rules, and orders unconstitutional under the Constitution of the United States and unenforceable in this state; providing criminal penalties for federal officials who enforce or attempt to enforce a federal statute, regulation, rule, or order regulating certain firearms and firearm accessories in this state; and providing for an effective date" thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(JUD) "An Act prohibiting state and municipal agencies from using assets to implement or aid in the implementation of the requirements of certain federal statutes, regulations, rules, and orders that are applied to infringe on a person's right to bear arms or right to due process or that implement 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1159 or aid in the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005; exempting certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state from federal regulation; declaring certain federal statutes, regulations, rules, and orders unconstitutional under the Constitution of the United States and unenforceable in this state; requiring the attorney general to file any legal action to prevent implementation of a federal statute, regulation, rule, or order that violates the rights of a resident of the state; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 6) SCR 6 Message dated April 11 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 69, exempting certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state from federal regulation; declaring certain federal statutes, regulations, rules, and orders unconstitutional under the Constitution of the United States and unenforceable in this state; and providing criminal penalties for federal officials who enforce or attempt to enforce a federal statute, regulation, rule, or order regulating certain firearms and firearm accessories in this state. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 11 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 23 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(RLS) BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1160 "An Act creating the Knik Crossing Development Corporation as a subsidiary corporation of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and relating to bonds of the Knik Crossing Development Corporation." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 76 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to electronic filing of certain information with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; relating to fund solvency adjustments, rate increase reduction, prohibition on the relief of certain charges, the unemployment trust fund account, and the offset of certain unemployment compensation debt under the Alaska Employment Security Act; relating to the definition of 'covered unemployment compensation debt' in the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Concur Messages SB 23 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up the concur message on HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) "An Act relating to development project financing by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the dividends from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the meaning of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to provide financing and issue bonds for a liquefied natural gas production system and natural gas distribution system; and providing for an effective date" which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1144). Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1161 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 23(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 23(FIN)? Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) "An Act relating to development project financing by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the dividends from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the meaning of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to provide financing and issue bonds for a liquefied natural gas production system and natural gas distribution system; and providing for an effective date." Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HCR 7 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1143). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1162 The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 23, relating to development project financing by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the dividends from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to provide financing and issue bonds for a liquefied natural gas production system and natural gas distribution system, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 7 Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Standing Committee Reports HB 50 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to allow certain commercial uses in a multi-unit residential housing development owned or financed by the corporation and limiting the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's issuance of certain licenses to premises in the residential housing development." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Dunleavy, Fairclough, Hoffman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1163 HB 63 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act relating to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators McGuire, Dyson. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Office of the Governor The bill is on today's calendar. HB 180 The Education Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 180 "An Act relating to the Alaska Challenge Youth Academy; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair; Senators Dunleavy, Huggins, Stedman, Gardner. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Education and Early Development President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 71, requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1164 legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; and extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 101 SENATE BILL NO. 101 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 30 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 30(FIN) "An Act relating to performance reviews, audits, and termination of executive and legislative branch agencies, the University of Alaska, and the Alaska Court System; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 30(FIN) was read the third time. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1165 Senators McGuire, Bishop, Gardner, Fairclough, Giessel, Egan, Stedman, Meyer, Wielechowski, Micciche, Dunleavy, Kelly, Dyson, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 30(FIN) "An Act relating to performance reviews, audits, and termination of executive and legislative branch agencies, the University of Alaska, and the Alaska Court System; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 30(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 30(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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 52 HOUSE BILL NO. 52 am "An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1098. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(FIN) was adopted. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1166 Page 3, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 43.23.008(c) is amended to read: (c) An otherwise eligible individual who has been eligible for the immediately preceding 10 dividends despite being absent from the state for more than 180 days in each of the related 10 qualifying years is only eligible for the current year dividend if the individual was absent 180 days or less during the qualifying year. This subsection does not apply to an absence under (a)(9) or (10) of this section or to an absence under (a)(13) of this section if the absence is to accompany an individual who is absent under (a)(9) or (10) of this section. This subsection does not apply to an absence under (a)(3) of this section." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, line 10: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, lines 15 - 16: Delete "former AS 43.23.008(c), repealed by sec. 3 of this Act," Insert "AS 43.23.008(c), as it read on the day before the effective date of this Act," Page 4, lines 19 - 20: Delete "The repeal of AS 43.23.008(c) by sec. 3 of this Act and the enactment of AS 43.23.008(e) by sec. 2 of this Act" Insert "AS 43.23.008(e), enacted by sec. 3 of this Act," Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Dyson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 52(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1167 Yeas: Dunleavy, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, Micciche, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Giessel, Huggins, McGuire, Meyer, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 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. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Wielechowski, Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(FIN) "An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 52(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Olson and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(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. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1168 HB 63 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act relating to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Wielechowski was required to vote. Senator French declared a conflict of interest. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act relating to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 63(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1169 Recess Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:29 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 5:05 p.m. Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 71 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1146. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act requiring the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to report biennially on the vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; extending the termination date of the authority of the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to maintain a vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date under sec. 28, ch. 137, SLA 2002; and providing for an effective date" (Title Change SCR 9) was adopted. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1170 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Micciche declared a conflict of interest. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act requiring the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to report biennially on the vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; extending the termination date of the authority of the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to maintain a vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date under sec. 28, ch. 137, SLA 2002; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 71(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1171 SCR 9 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1163). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 71, requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; and extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 9 Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 83 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(JUD) "An Act relating to certain federal statutes, regulations, presidential executive orders and actions, and secretarial orders and actions; relating to the duties of the attorney general; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 44.23.020(b) is amended to read: (b) The attorney general shall (1) defend the Constitution of the State of Alaska and the Constitution of the United States of America; 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1172 (2) bring, prosecute, and defend all necessary and proper actions in the name of the state for the collection of revenue; (3) represent the state in all civil actions in which the state is a party; (4) prosecute all cases involving violation of state law, and file informations and prosecute all offenses against the revenue laws and other state laws where there is no other provision for their prosecution; (5) administer state legal services, including the furnishing of written legal opinions to the governor, the legislature, and all state officers and departments as the governor directs; and give legal advice on a law, proposed law, or proposed legislative measure upon request by the legislature or a member of the legislature; (6) draft legal instruments for the state; (7) make available a report to the legislature, through the governor, at each regular legislative session (A) of the work and expenditures of the office; [AND] (B) on needed legislation or amendments to existing law; and (C) summarizing litigation between the state and a department or agency of the federal government, including, for each case, a discussion of the legal issues presented to the court, the cost of the case, and the final disposition of the case, if available; (8) prepare, publish, and revise as it becomes useful or necessary to do so an information pamphlet on landlord and tenant rights and the means of making complaints to appropriate public agencies concerning landlord and tenant rights; the contents of the pamphlet and any revision shall be approved by the Department of Law before publication; and (9) perform all other duties required by law or which usually pertain to the office of attorney general in a state." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Coghill objected. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1173 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 83(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(JUD) was read the third time. Senators Micciche, Dyson, Bishop, Fairclough, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(JUD) "An Act relating to certain federal statutes, regulations, presidential executive orders and actions, and secretarial orders and actions; relating to the duties of the attorney general; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 83(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(JUD) passed the Senate. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1174 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 84 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to applying military education, training, and service credit to occupational licensing and certain postsecondary education and employment training requirements; providing for a temporary occupational license for qualified military service members; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 5, line 31: Delete "2014" Insert "2013" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Coghill objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN)(efd am S) was read the third time. Senators French, Gardner, Kelly, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN)(efd am S) "An Act relating to applying military education, training, and service credit to occupational licensing and certain postsecondary education and employment training requirements; providing for a temporary occupational license for qualified military service members; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1175 CSHB 84(FIN)(efd am S) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN)(efd am S) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 84 Senator Coghill gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN)(efd am S) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN)(efd am S) "An Act relating to applying military education, training, and service credit to occupational licensing and certain postsecondary education and employment training requirements; providing for a temporary occupational license for qualified military service members; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 84(FIN)(efd am S) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1176 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN)(efd am S) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Coghill 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. Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 104 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(2d JUD) "An Act relating to election practices and procedures; relating to the reporting of election campaign contributions and expenditures; relating to identification requirements for a communication paid for by a political party; relating to public records; relating to the election of an advisory school board in a regional educational attendance area; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(2d JUD) will advance to third reading on the April 13 calendar. HB 125 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(L&C) am "An Act prohibiting a health care insurer from denying coverage for an additional limited quantity of prescription topical eye medication under certain circumstances" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(L&C) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(L&C) am "An Act prohibiting a health care insurer from denying coverage for an additional limited quantity of prescription topical eye medication under certain circumstances" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1177 CSHB 125(L&C) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(L&C) am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 130 HOUSE BILL NO. 130 "An Act establishing July 21 each year as Jay Hammond Day" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 130 was read the third time. Senators Coghill, McGuire, Dunleavy, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 130 "An Act establishing July 21 each year as Jay Hammond Day" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 130 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 130 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1178 HB 131 HOUSE BILL NO. 131 "An Act relating to abandoned and derelict vessels" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 131 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 131 "An Act relating to abandoned and derelict vessels" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 131 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Olson and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 131 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 168 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 168(L&C) "An Act amending the definition of travel insurance for the purpose of describing a person eligible for a travel insurance limited producer license; and authorizing a person selling travel services to transact the business of travel insurance on behalf of and under the direction of a person licensed as a travel insurance limited producer" was read the second time. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 168(L&C) will advance to third reading on the April 13 calendar. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1179 Messages from the House Concur Messages SB 22 Message dated April 12 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 22(FIN) "An Act relating to the commencement of actions for felony sex trafficking and felony human trafficking; relating to the crime of sexual assault; relating to the crime of unlawful contact; relating to forfeiture for certain crimes involving prostitution; relating to the time in which to commence certain prosecutions; relating to release in a prosecution for stalking or a crime involving domestic violence or for violation of a condition of release in connection with a crime involving domestic violence; relating to interception of private communications for certain sex trafficking or human trafficking offenses; relating to use of evidence of sexual conduct concerning victims of certain crimes; relating to consideration at sentencing of the effect of a crime on the victim; relating to the time to make an application for credit for time served in a treatment program or while in other custody; relating to suspending imposition of sentence for sex trafficking; relating to consecutive sentences for convictions of certain crimes involving child pornography or indecent materials to minors; relating to the referral of sexual felonies to a three-judge panel; relating to the definition of 'sexual felony' for sentencing and probation for conviction of certain crimes; relating to the definition of 'sex offense' regarding sex offender registration; relating to the definition of 'victim counseling centers' for disclosure of certain communications concerning sexual assault or domestic violence; relating to violent crimes compensation; relating to certain information in retention election of judges concerning sentencing of persons convicted of felonies; relating to remission of sentences for certain sexual felony offenders; relating to forms for sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence protective orders; relating to the subpoena power of the attorney general in cases involving the use of an Internet service account; relating to reasonable efforts in child-in-need-of-aid cases involving sexual abuse or sex offender registration; relating to mandatory reporting by athletic coaches of child abuse or neglect; making conforming amendments; amending Rules 16, 32.1(b)(1), and 32.2(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rules 404(a) and (b), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1180 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 22(FIN) "An Act relating to the commencement of actions for felony sex trafficking and felony human trafficking; relating to the crime of sexual assault; relating to the crime of unlawful contact; relating to forfeiture for certain crimes involving prostitution; relating to the time in which to commence certain prosecutions; relating to release in a prosecution for stalking or a crime involving domestic violence or for violation of a condition of release in connection with a crime involving domestic violence; relating to interception of private communications for certain sex trafficking or human trafficking offenses; relating to use of evidence of sexual conduct concerning victims of certain crimes; relating to consideration at sentencing of the effect of a crime on the victim; relating to the time to make an application for credit for time served in a treatment program or while in other custody; relating to suspending imposition of sentence for sex trafficking; relating to consecutive sentences for convictions of certain crimes involving child pornography or indecent materials to minors; relating to the referral of sexual felonies to a three-judge panel; relating to the definition of 'sexual felony' for sentencing and probation for conviction of certain crimes; relating to the definition of 'sex offense' regarding sex offender registration; relating to the definition of 'victim counseling centers' for disclosure of certain communications concerning sexual assault or domestic violence; relating to violent crimes compensation; relating to certain information in retention election of judges concerning sentencing of persons convicted of felonies; relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault to obtain legal and equitable remedies for injuries arising from the conduct of a perpetrator; relating to the definition of 'sexual assault' for the purpose of adoption and the termination of parental rights in certain proceedings; relating to remission of sentences for certain sexual felony offenders; relating to forms for sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence protective orders; relating to the subpoena power of the attorney general in cases involving the use of an Internet service account; relating to 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1181 reasonable efforts in child-in-need-of-aid cases involving sexual abuse or sex offender registration; relating to mandatory reporting by athletic coaches of child abuse or neglect; making conforming amendments; amending Rules 16, 32.1(b)(1), and 32.2(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rules 404(a) and (b), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change HCR 12) Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 22(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 22(FIN)? Court Rules Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Stedman and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 22(FIN) "An Act relating to the commencement of actions for felony sex trafficking and felony human trafficking; relating to the crime of sexual assault; relating to the crime of unlawful contact; relating to forfeiture for certain crimes involving prostitution; relating to the time in which to commence certain prosecutions; relating to release in a prosecution for stalking or a crime involving domestic violence or for violation of a condition of release in connection with a crime involving domestic violence; relating to interception of private communications for certain sex trafficking or human trafficking offenses; relating to use of evidence of sexual conduct concerning victims of certain crimes; relating to consideration at sentencing of the effect of a crime on the victim; relating to the time to make an application for credit for time 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1182 served in a treatment program or while in other custody; relating to suspending imposition of sentence for sex trafficking; relating to consecutive sentences for convictions of certain crimes involving child pornography or indecent materials to minors; relating to the referral of sexual felonies to a three-judge panel; relating to the definition of 'sexual felony' for sentencing and probation for conviction of certain crimes; relating to the definition of 'sex offense' regarding sex offender registration; relating to the definition of 'victim counseling centers' for disclosure of certain communications concerning sexual assault or domestic violence; relating to violent crimes compensation; relating to certain information in retention election of judges concerning sentencing of persons convicted of felonies; relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault to obtain legal and equitable remedies for injuries arising from the conduct of a perpetrator; relating to the definition of 'sexual assault' for the purpose of adoption and the termination of parental rights in certain proceedings; relating to remission of sentences for certain sexual felony offenders; relating to forms for sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence protective orders; relating to the subpoena power of the attorney general in cases involving the use of an Internet service account; relating to reasonable efforts in child-in-need-of-aid cases involving sexual abuse or sex offender registration; relating to mandatory reporting by athletic coaches of child abuse or neglect; making conforming amendments; amending Rules 16, 32.1(b)(1), and 32.2(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rules 404(a) and (b), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the court rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1183 HCR 12 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 22, relating to the commencement of actions for felony sex trafficking and felony human trafficking; relating to the crime of sexual assault; relating to the crime of unlawful contact; relating to forfeiture for certain crimes involving prostitution; relating to the time in which to commence certain prosecutions; relating to release in a prosecution for stalking or a crime involving domestic violence or for violation of a condition of release in connection with a crime involving domestic violence; relating to interception of private communications for certain sex trafficking or human trafficking offenses; relating to use of evidence of sexual conduct concerning victims of certain crimes; relating to consideration at sentencing of the effect of a crime on the victim; relating to the time to make an application for credit for time served in a treatment program or while in other custody; relating to suspending imposition of sentence for sex trafficking; relating to consecutive sentences for convictions of certain crimes involving child pornography or indecent materials to minors; relating to the referral of sexual felonies to a three-judge panel; relating to the definition of "sexual felony" for sentencing and probation for conviction of certain crimes; relating to the definition of "sex offense" regarding sex offender registration; relating to the definition of "victim counseling centers" for disclosure of certain communications concerning sexual assault or domestic violence; relating to violent crimes compensation; relating to certain information in retention election of judges concerning sentencing of persons convicted of felonies; relating to remission of sentences for certain sexual felony offenders; relating to forms for sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence protective orders; relating to the subpoena power of the attorney general in cases involving the use of an Internet service account; relating to reasonable efforts in child-in-need-of-aid cases involving sexual abuse or sex offender registration; relating to mandatory reporting by athletic coaches of child abuse or neglect; making conforming amendments; and amending Rules 16, 32.1(b)(1), and 32.2(a), Alaska Rules of 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1184 Criminal Procedure, and Rules 404(a) and (b), Alaska Rules of Evidence, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 12 Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Standing Committee Reports HB 76 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) "An Act relating to electronic filing of certain information with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; relating to fund solvency adjustments, rate increase reduction, prohibition on the relief of certain charges, the unemployment trust fund account, and the offset of certain unemployment compensation debt under the Alaska Employment Security Act; relating to the definition of 'covered unemployment compensation debt' in the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senator Fairclough. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Dunleavy. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1185 HB 129 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(FIN) "An Act relating to approval for oil and gas or gas only exploration and development in a geographical area; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senator Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 16 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) am Relating to the National Ocean Council, the development of a national ocean policy, and coastal and marine spatial planning. Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Special Committee Reports HB 87 The following report was received and distributed at 12:35 p.m., April 12: April 12, 2013 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considered SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(FIN) and recommends 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1186 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87 "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date." be adopted. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Education and Early Development Signing the report: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Dunleavy, Gardner; Representative Higgins, Chair, Representative Drummond. Senator Coghill moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87. The question being: "Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87 "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 87 Shall the Senate Adopt the Conference Committee Report? Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, the report was adopted, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87 "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date." 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1187 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the adoption of the Conference Committee Report be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Third Reading of House Bills HB 4 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 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" was read the third time. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1188 Senator Meyer moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN). Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1127. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Recess Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 6:22 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 6:50 p.m. Third Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 4 SENATE CS FOR 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 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 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1189 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 before the Senate in third reading. Senator French called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senator French moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 36, line 31: Delete "AS 42.08.320(b) - (d)" Insert "AS 42.08.320(b) and (c)" Page 44, lines 9 - 13: Delete "(1) conclude that a precedent agreement or related contract negotiated at arm's length between the parties is just and reasonable unless the commission finds that unlawful market activity affected the rate or unfair dealing, such as fraud or duress, affected the formation of the contract; (2)" Page 44, line 21, through page 45, line 4: Delete all material. Reletter the following subsection accordingly. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1190 Page 45, line 5: Delete "If a precedent agreement or related contract is not arm's length, the" Insert "The" Page 45, lines 7 - 10: Delete "normally applied under AS 42.06.140. If the commission is reviewing a precedent agreement under (c)(2) of this section, the commission may consider the in-state natural gas pipeline carrier's approved recourse tariff, including the cost data underlying the tariff" Insert "applied under AS 42.06.140" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1191 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 3, following "fund;": Insert "allowing the legislature to consider disallowing an in- state natural gas pipeline project;" Page 11, following line 26: Insert a new subsection to read: "(g) The corporation or other person may not start construction of an in-state natural gas pipeline developed by the corporation without presenting details of the project to the legislature. The legislature shall have 60 days during a legislative session to decide whether to disallow the project as proposed." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator McGuire objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1192 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 8, line 22, following "consumption": Insert ", except that the corporation or a subsidiary of the corporation may not issue bonds or make other financial commitments to finance the construction of an in-state natural gas pipeline until the corporation has received firm transportation commitments to transport 400,000,000 cubic feet a day of natural gas in the in-state natural gas pipeline" Page 17, line 19: Delete "The" Insert "Except as provided in AS 31.25.080(a)(2), the" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator French moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 4. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1193 Senator French offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 1, lines 7 - 8: Delete "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;" Page 33, lines 2 - 29: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 55, lines 17 - 18: Delete "Except as provided in AS 38.35.200(c), a" Insert "A" Page 59, line 3: Delete "lines" Insert "line" Page 59, line 4: Delete "(1)" Page 59, lines 6 - 8: Delete "carrier"; and (2) AS 38.35.200 from "Judicial review of decisions of commissioner on application" to "Judicial review."" Insert "carrier."" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1194 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 5. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 11, following line 26: Insert a new subsection to read: "(g) The corporation shall, to the maximum extent possible, use contractors and suppliers in the state in order to benefit from the experience of workers and businesses in the state in arctic engineering and construction." Page 12, line 26: Delete the second occurrence of "and" Page 13, line 1, following "carrier": Insert "; and (4) the person that submits the application for the right- of-way lease commits to hire residents of the state and to contract with businesses in the state to the maximum extent allowed by law for the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator McGuire objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1195 SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Micciche, Wielechowski Nays: Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Gardner moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 6. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Gardner offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 46, lines 12 - 14: Delete all material and insert: "(d) A contract carriage certificate issued by the commission (1) shall require that a public utility in the state have priority over other shippers if the transportation capacity of an in-state natural gas pipeline is reduced; and (2) may include other reasonable terms and conditions that are consistent with this chapter and that are for the mutual benefit of the in-state natural gas pipeline and the public." Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1196 SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Gardner moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 7. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Gardner offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 7, line 20: Delete "personnel" Insert "president, vice-president, director of administrative services, and controller" Page 33, line 30, through page 34, line 1: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 14. AS 39.25.110 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (44) the president, vice-president, director of administrative services, and controller of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation." Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator McGuire objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1197 SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Gardner moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 8. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Gardner offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 1, line 3, following "fund;": Insert "requiring legislative approval for the transfer of certain interests in an in-state natural gas pipeline project;" Page 8, line 14, following "may": Insert ", subject to (g) of this section," Page 9, line 4, following "(6)": Insert "subject to (g) of this section," Page 11, following line 26: Insert a new subsection to read: "(g) The corporation may not enter into an agreement with another person for joint ownership of an in-state natural gas pipeline developed by the corporation or transfer or otherwise dispose of all or part of an in-state natural gas pipeline project developed by the corporation without legislative approval." 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1198 Page 46, lines 19 - 20: Delete "The commission shall summarily approve a transfer not involving a substantial change in ownership." Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator McGuire objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Micciche was required to vote. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Meyer was required to vote. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR 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 to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; making certain information provided to or by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and its subsidiaries exempt 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1199 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSSSHB 4(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Bishop, Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(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. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1200 HB 56 HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act excluding motorcycles and motor- driven cycles from the passenger vehicle rental tax; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE BILL NO. 56 be held in third reading to the April 13 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 198 HOUSE BILL NO. 198 am "An Act relating to the primary period of an oil and gas or gas only lease and the extension of a lease; relating to terms to be included in an oil and gas or gas only lease; relating to rental for an oil and gas or gas only lease; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE BILL NO. 198 am be held in third reading to the April 13 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. House Bills in Third Reading HB 77 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Land Act, including certain authorizations, contracts, leases, permits, or other disposals of state land, resources, property, or interests; relating to authorization for the use of state land by general permit; relating to exchange of state land; establishing that performance of a feasibility study for the development and operation of a hydroelectric site at Chikuminuk Lake is not considered an incompatible use of the Wood-Tikchik State Park; relating to procedures for certain administrative appeals and requests for reconsideration to the commissioner of natural resources; relating to the Alaska Water Use Act; and providing for an effective date" was before the Senate in third reading. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) be held in third reading to the April 13 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1201 Citations Honoring - Martha Gould-Lehe Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Ric Davidge Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Alaska Veterans Organization for Women Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - 2013 Top Forty Under 40 Honorees from Fairbanks and North Pole Senator(s) Coghill, Bishop, Huggins, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Aliy Zirkle Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Wilson, T Honoring - Arleigh Reynolds Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Isaacson Honoring - Northeast Community Council Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1202 Honoring - U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Representative(s) Saddler Senator(s) Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Russian Jack Community Council Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Debbie Ossiander Representative(s) Saddler, Stoltze Senator(s) Fairclough, French, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Saddler, Stoltze Senator(s) Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - 50th Anniversary of the Equinox Marathon Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Pastor Fay Niemann 25th MCA Pastoral Anniversary Representative(s) Pruitt Senator(s) Fairclough, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - KSUA Radio 2013 mtvU Woodie Award Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1203 Commemorating - Senior Citizen Recognition Day May 9, 2013 Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Thomas Olaf Madole Representative(s) Edgmon Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski In Memoriam - David Stone Representative(s) Munoz, Kerttula Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Southern Miss Ruby Riddle Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Robert Pegues Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Jacquelyn Lauren Badger Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Murlin "Mike" Everson Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz, Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1204 In Memoriam - Eric McDowell Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Peggy Mulligan Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Robert F. Meachum, Esq. Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Clara E. Sperl Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Eunice Wanamaker Akagi Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, 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 HB 71 Senators Olson, Ellis, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act requiring the Commercial Fisheries Entry 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1205 Commission to report biennially on the vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; extending the termination date of the authority of the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to maintain a vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date under sec. 28, ch. 137, SLA 2002; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kelly, Cochair, made the following Finance Subcommittee interim appointments: Education and Early Development Senator Kelly Senator Fairclough Health and Social Services Senator Dyson Court System Senator French, Chair Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 4 SENATE CS FOR 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 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1206 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 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 52 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(FIN) "An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 71 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act requiring the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to report biennially on the vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1207 regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; extending the termination date of the authority of the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to maintain a vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date under sec. 28, ch. 137, SLA 2002; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 84 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN)(efd am S) "An Act relating to applying military education, training, and service credit to occupational licensing and certain postsecondary education and employment training requirements; providing for a temporary occupational license for qualified military service members; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 71, requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; and extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program, 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 12:00 p.m., April 13, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 9:51 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1208 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 EDUCATION Apr 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += HB 180 MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY + HB 190 CREDIT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 129 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT AREAS + HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE + HB 23 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY <Pending Referral> + HB 76 UNEMPLOYMENT; ELEC. FILING OF LABOR INFO <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 90 SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 129 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT AREAS += HB 23 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY += SB 13 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY += HB 76 UNEMPLOYMENT; ELEC. FILING OF LABOR INFO 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1209 FINANCE (continued) Apr 13 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 180 MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY + HCR 6 EST. LEG. TASK FORCE ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Saturday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 13 Saturday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + HJR 14 DELAY IMPLEMENTING AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 12 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 51 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS -- Public Testimony -- += HB 63 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS -- Public Testimony -- += SCR 3 JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH -- Public Testimony -- + HB 57 ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HJR 16 NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-12 Senate Journal Page 1210 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 65 AND HB 66 Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- = HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 13 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Note: Time Change -- = HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 87 Apr 12 Friday Capitol 106 9:30 AM HB 87 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY