Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2014-03-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1929 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 12, 2014 Fifty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 1:35 p.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Bishop. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, Please watch over our deliberations today. Allow us to handle Alaska's business properly and effectively. Look upon us with your favor and abide in us as we make the tough choices for the state. Keep us peaceful, strong and healthy throughout our time here and continue to abide in us throughout our lives so that your will may be done. In Your Holy Name I Pray, Amen. Senator Dunleavy led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the forty-ninth and fiftieth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1930 Messages from the House Message dated March 10 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 25 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(MLV) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Urging the United States Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Veterans who served in the waters defined by and in the airspace over the combat zone in Vietnam was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and State Affairs Committees. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 135 HOUSE BILL NO. 135 BY REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, Gruenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to the reservation of certain mining claims from all uses incompatible with the purposes for establishing the Petersville Recreational Mining Area." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 199 HOUSE BILL NO. 199 BY REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, Herron, Nageak, P.Wilson, Munoz, Seaton, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, Neuman, Foster, Chenault, Gara, Drummond, Keller, Josephson, Lynn, Reinbold, LeDoux, Gattis, Millett, Hughes, Isaacson, Kito III, Holmes, Johnson, entitled: 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1931 "An Act relating to Department of Public Safety regulations allowing village public safety officers to carry firearms." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and State Affairs Committees. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2013 Annual Report Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) from David Hardenbergh, Executive Director FY 2013 Annual Report Alaska Court System from Christine E. Johnson, Administrative Director Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated March 6 stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Public Safety Employees Association in accordance with AS 23.40.215 The President referred the report to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 11 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Personnel Board Johanna (Josie) Hickel - Anchorage 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1932 Alaska Police Standards Council Bernice Troglio - Anchorage 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 Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, Giessel. SB 66 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 66 "An Act relating to imitation controlled substances; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 66(JUD) Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill, Chair. Signing do pass: Senator Olson. Signing amend: Senator Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Department of Law President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 77 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 77 "An Act relating to big game hunting with children" and recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 1885. Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Hoffman, Fairclough, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1933 SB 175 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 175 "An Act designating the official state bolt-action rifle" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 191 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 191 "An Act relating to the authority to transfer money from the general fund to general obligation bond construction funds or accounts; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 191(FIN) "An Act relating to the authority of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to approve the temporary transfer of money from the general fund to construction funds or accounts; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Fairclough, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 18 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Requesting the United States Congress to call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1934 government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office of federal government officials; and urging the legislatures of the other 49 states to request the United States Congress to call a convention of the states. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 19 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Supporting the American Indian Veterans Memorial Initiative to construct an Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian veterans' monument in our nation's capital. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 21 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska to increase the number of members on the judicial council and relating to the initial terms of new members appointed to the judicial council, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. Signing amend: Senator Fairclough. 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1935 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Alaska Court System The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 24 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Relating to certain holiday practices at federal Veterans Health Administration facilities, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 127 SENATE BILL NO. 127 "An Act authorizing the commissioner of administration to enter into agreements with agents to perform for compensation certain transactions related to vehicles; relating to the duties of those agents; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. SENATE BILL NO. 127 will advance to third reading on the March 14 calendar. 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1936 Third Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 9 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to state aid for education, be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, the resolution was returned to the Rules Committee. Citations Honoring - Joseph A. Masters Senator(s) Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Woody's Thai Kitchen Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Giessel, Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, 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. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business In Memoriam - Jeff Bayless Representative(s) Millett, Hughes Senator(s) Meyer, Dunleavy, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1937 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HJR 24 Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the State Affairs Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(STA) Urging the United States Department of State to consider the priorities of the state while it holds the position of chair of the Arctic Council; requesting that the United States Department of State work in partnership with state officials to appoint a chair of the Arctic Council; and supporting the strategic recommendation of the January 30, 2014, preliminary report of the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. Without objection, the resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Senators Stedman, Dunleavy moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 14 through evening plane time, March 16. Without objection, Senators Stedman, Dunleavy were excused. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, April 3 through morning plane time, April 5. Without objection, Senator Meyer was excused. HB 199 Senators Micciche, Hoffman, Giessel, Bishop, Egan, Meyer, Stedman, McGuire, Stevens, Olson, Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act relating to Department of Public Safety regulations allowing village public safety officers to carry firearms." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 128 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 128 "An Act relating to the crime of harassment." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1938 HB 199 President Huggins removed the Community and Regional Affairs Committee and State Affairs Committee referrals from HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act relating to Department of Public Safety regulations allowing village public safety officers to carry firearms." President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Enrollment SCR 18 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 15, supporting the introduction and enactment of federal legislation acknowledging that the federal government is financially responsible under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for the remediation of contaminated land subject to conveyance under the Act, was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:39 a.m., March 11, 2014. Legislative Resolve No. 31 SCR 19 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 19, urging the Secretary of the United States Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and the Commander of the Pacific Air Forces to base F-35 aircraft assigned to the Pacific Air Forces at Eielson Air 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1939 Force Base, was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:39 a.m., March 11, 2014. Legislative Resolve No. 32 Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., March 14, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:11 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1940 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 Mar 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 107 ESTABLISH K THROUGH 3 READING PROGRAM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 139 EDUCATION: FUNDING/TAX CREDITS/PROGRAMS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled --Streamed live on AKL.tv-- Mar 14 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 113 STIPEND FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS += SB 139 EDUCATION: FUNDING/TAX CREDITS/PROGRAMS += SB 100 EDUCATION GRANTS; CORRS STUDY; ALLOTMENTS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled --Streamed live on AKL.tv-- ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1941 FINANCE Mar 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 98 VPSO FIREARMS + SB 105 QUITCLAIM LAND TO UNITED STATES + SB 77 BIG GAME HUNTING WITH CHILDREN + HB 231 CATTLE BRAND REGISTRATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings State Assessment Review Board: Benard Washington, Anchorage Dennis Mandell, Salinas + SB 194 TOURISM MARKETING BOARD + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HB 263 EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 14 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 263 EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Delayed to 2:25 pm -- + SB 187 CHILD WELFARE; CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION + SB 186 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 173 SYNTHETIC DRUGS = SB 200 WRONGFUL DEATH OF AN UNBORN CHILD 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1942 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 14 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 170 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO PROSTITUTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 99 AIDEA: DEVELOPMENT LOANS += SB 166 BOARD OF NURSING; NURSES += SB 167 MULTIPLE VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES += SB 140 AIDEA: ARCTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/FUND += SB 190 DELEGATION OF GUIDE-OUTFITTER DUTIES += SB 156 DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES += SB 193 CONTRACTORS: BONDS; LICENSING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 77 LAND USE/DISP/EXCHANGES; WATER RIGHTS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 14 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 160 DNR: HUNTING GUIDES, CONCESSION PROGRAM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- HB 135 PETERSVILLE RECREATIONAL MINING AREA -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings: Lonzo Henderson, State Board of Parole + SJR 17 ARCTIC COUNCIL <Bill Hearing Postponed> + SB 116 SERVICE OF CITATIONS + SJR 26 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1943 TRANSPORTATION Mar 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 94 RIGHTS-OF-WAY + SB 197 NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 178 PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 12 Wednesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 7:30 AM + Close-out **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + Close-out ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 18 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Wrap-up Draft Close-out Mar 20 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Mar 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- FY15 Budget Close-out Mar 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM FY15 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1944 EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Meeting Postponed until 3/17/14 -- + FY15 Budget Close-out Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY15 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + Overview Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + Close-out ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM + Department Close-out ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM FY15 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:15 PM + FASD Presentation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + Budget Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1945 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Close-out Mar 14 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM + Budget Close-out Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- FY15 Budget Close-out Mar 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM FY15 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:15 PM FY15 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 13 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Budget Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-12 Senate Journal Page 1946 TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Discussion and Preliminary Recommendations in Preparation for Close-out Mar 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM Close-out ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 17 Monday House Finance 519 5:00 PM -- Date and Time Change -- Ratification of Charitable Events Contract Approvals <Teleconference Listen Only> ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 11 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Mar 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn Expanding the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Presenter: Ro Bailey, Deputy Director, UAF Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Sponsored by the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission, Sen. McGuire, Rep. Herron and Rep. Hughes