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2014-03-17 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2003 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 17, 2014 Fifty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Juneau. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Good and gracious God, in the beginning you created the heavens and the earth; you are the Alpha and the Omega; all that we have comes from your almighty hand - we thank you and we praise you for the blessings you have bestowed upon us. As the members of the Senate of the State of Alaska gather, we ask that you stretch out your hand and bless them with your gifts of wisdom, strength, and grace. May they seek to do your will in serving the common good of your people. On this St. Patrick's Day, we are mindful of the words of this Irish Saint who said, "God showed me how to have faith in him forever, as one who is never to be doubted." May our faith in you keep us strong in serving you unreservedly. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2004 We ask that you bless the members of this Senate for their service to the great state of Alaska. Please guide them as they serve the needs of their brothers and sisters throughout this vast land we call home. We are grateful for the sacrifice they make in serving in public office. Bless, too, their loved ones and all who are dear to them. I ask all this in your Holy Name. Amen. Senator Egan led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fifty-third through fifty-fifth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Introduction of Floor Staff Senator McGuire, Rules Committee Chair, introduced the following Chamber Staff: Senate Page Kaleigh Holm, Ketchikan Messages from the House SB 125 Message dated March 14 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 125 "An Act disapproving all recommendations of the State Officers Compensation Commission relating to the salaries of state officers; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2005 Message dated March 14 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 24 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Recognizing, honoring, supporting, and encouraging support for dog mushing and dog mushers in the state was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 204 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 204(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to a product development tax credit for certain salmon and herring products; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 269 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to immunity for health care providers who provide health care services voluntarily and without pay; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2006 Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 17 was read stating: In accordance with Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 39.05.080, the Finance Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commissioner - Department of Revenue Angela Rodell This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Hoffman, Olson, Dunleavy. SB 100 The Education Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act establishing a grant program to be administered by the Association of Alaska School Boards for the purchase of student equipment and technology services; establishing a grant program for innovative approaches to learning; relating to correspondence study programs and student allotments; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(EDC) Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair; Senators Huggins, Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senators Gardner, Stedman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2007 SB 135 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 135 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Health Care Commission; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Bishop, Dunleavy, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Fairclough. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 139 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 139 "An Act increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; repealing the secondary student competency examination and related requirements; relating to high school course credit earned through assessment; relating to a college and career readiness assessment for secondary students; relating to charter school application appeals and program budgets; relating to residential school applications; increasing the stipend for boarding school students; extending unemployment contributions for the Alaska technical and vocational education program; relating to earning high school credit for completion of vocational education courses offered by institutions receiving technical and vocational education program funding; relating to education tax credits; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 139(EDC) "An Act increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; repealing the secondary student competency examination and related requirements; relating to high school course credit earned through assessment; relating to charter schools; relating to charter school student transportation; relating to residential school applications; increasing the stipend for boarding school students; relating to unemployment contributions for the Alaska technical and vocational 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2008 education program; relating to earning high school credit for completion of vocational education courses offered by institutions receiving technical and vocational education program funding; relating to education tax credits; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair; Senator Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stedman, Huggins. Signing amend: Senator Gardner. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 161 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 161 "An Act relating to duties and procedures of the state medical examiner and the Department of Health and Social Services; and relating to death certificates" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 161(FIN) "An Act relating to duties and procedures of the state medical examiner and the Department of Health and Social Services." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Bishop, Hoffman, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Fairclough, Dunleavy. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2009 SB 195 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 195 "An Act relating to the membership and authority of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education; relating to the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; relating to teacher education loans; relating to interest on and consolidation of postsecondary education loans; relating to Alaska supplemental education loans; relating to AlaskAdvantage grants; relating to the Alaska family education loan program; relating to postsecondary educational institutions; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair; Senator Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senators Gardner, Stedman, Huggins. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 23 The Education Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to contracting state debt for postsecondary student loans. Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair; Senators Huggins, Dunleavy. Signing do not pass: Senator Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 212 SENATE BILL NO. 212 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to certain assaults committed against certain emergency medical personnel and emergency responders." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2010 SB 213 SENATE BILL NO. 213 BY THE SENATE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the appointment of municipal election boards." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 138 SENATE BILL NO. 138 "An Act relating to the purposes of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation to advance to develop a large-diameter natural gas pipeline project, including treatment and liquefaction facilities; establishing the large-diameter natural gas pipeline project fund; creating a subsidiary related to a large-diameter natural gas pipeline project, including treatment and liquefaction facilities; relating to the authority of the commissioner of natural resources to negotiate contracts related to North Slope natural gas projects, to enter into confidentiality agreements in support of contract negotiations and implementation, and to take custody of gas delivered to the state under an election to pay the oil and gas production tax in kind; relating to the sale, exchange, or disposal of gas delivered to the state under an election to pay the oil and gas production tax in kind; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue to direct the disposition of revenues received from gas delivered to the state in kind and to consult with the commissioner of natural resources on the custody and disposition of gas delivered to the state in kind; relating to the authority of the commissioner of natural resources to propose modifications to existing state oil and gas leases; making certain information provided to the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue exempt from inspection as a public record; making certain tax information related to an election to pay the oil and gas production tax in kind exempt from tax confidentiality provisions; relating to establishing under the oil and gas production tax a gross tax 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2011 rate for gas after 2021; making the alternate minimum tax on oil and gas produced north of 68 degrees North latitude after 2021 apply only to oil; relating to apportionment factors of the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; authorizing a producer's election to pay the oil and gas production tax in kind for certain gas and relating to the authorization; relating to monthly installment payments of the oil and gas production tax; relating to interest payments on monthly installment payments of the oil and gas production tax; relating to settlements between producers and royalty owners for oil and gas production tax; relating to annual statements by producers and explorers; relating to annual production tax values; relating to lease expenditures; amending the definition of gross value at the 'point of production' for gas for purposes of the oil and gas production tax; adding definitions related to natural gas terms; clarifying that credit may not be taken against the in-kind levy of the oil and gas production tax for gas for purposes of the exploration incentive credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, and the film production tax credit; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1956. Senator French objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) "An Act relating to the purposes, powers, and duties of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, an Alaska liquefied natural gas project, and associated funds; requiring state agencies and other entities to expedite reviews and actions related to natural gas pipelines and projects; relating to the authorities and duties of the commissioner of natural resources relating to a North Slope natural gas project, oil and gas and gas only leases, and royalty gas and other gas received by the state including gas received as payment for the production tax on gas; relating to the tax on oil and gas production, on oil production, and on gas production; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue relating to a North Slope natural gas project and gas received as payment for tax; relating to confidential information and public record status of information provided to or in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue; relating to apportionment factors of the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; amending the definition of gross value at the 'point of production' for gas for purposes of the oil and gas 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2012 production tax; clarifying that the exploration incentive credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, and the film production tax credit may not be taken against the gas production tax paid in gas; relating to the oil or gas producer education credit; requesting the governor to establish an interim advisory board to advise the governor on municipal involvement in a North Slope natural gas project; relating to the development of a plan by the Alaska Energy Authority for developing infrastructure to deliver affordable energy to areas of the state that will not have direct access to a North Slope natural gas pipeline and a recommendation of a funding source for energy infrastructure development; establishing the rural capital energy fund; requiring the commissioner of revenue to develop a plan and suggest legislation for municipalities, regional corporations, and residents of the state to acquire ownership interests in a North Slope natural gas pipeline project; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. The following fiscal information for CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) was published today: Fiscal Note No. 10, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 11, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 12, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 13, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 14, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 15, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 18 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 223 HOUSE BILL NO. 223 "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt or partially exempt for up to 10 years property in a military facility zone that creates or supports industry, development, or educational or training opportunities" was read the second time. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2013 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. 223 was read the third time. Senators Wielechowski, Dyson, French, McGuire, Bishop, Coghill, Fairclough, Meyer, Stedman, Egan 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. 223 "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt or partially exempt for up to 10 years property in a military facility zone that creates or supports industry, development, or educational or training opportunities" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 223 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. 223 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 298 HOUSE BILL NO. 298 "An Act relating to confidentiality of performance review records and reports of the legislature audit division" 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 1909. Senator French objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(FIN) "An Act relating to confidentiality of performance review records and reports of the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2014 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. 298(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(FIN) "An Act relating to confidentiality of performance review records and reports of the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 298(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, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(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. Senator Fairclough moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator French gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 13 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Urging the governor to establish and support programs designed to eradicate the occurrence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder from the state, was read the second time. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2015 Senator Stedman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 1840. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13(HSS) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. Senators French, Coghill, Gardner, Hoffman, Olson, Wielechowski, Huggins, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13(HSS) Urging the governor to establish and support programs designed to eradicate the occurrence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder from the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 13(HSS) 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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13(HSS) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 14 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Relating to health and social service best practice models and identifying citizen networks to achieve solutions to health and social problems in the state, was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 1840. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(HSS) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2016 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(HSS) Relating to health and social service best practice models and identifying citizen networks to achieve solutions to health and social problems in the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 14(HSS) 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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(HSS) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 24 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, was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(STA) was read the third time. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2017 Senators Hoffman, Bishop, Gardner, McGuire, Egan, Giessel, Fairclough, Stedman, Meyer, French, Stevens, Olson, Ellis, Wielechowski, Micciche, Dunleavy, Coghill, Kelly, Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 24(STA) 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 JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(STA) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Heather Kendall-Miller Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Drummond Honoring - Maya Moriarty 2013 Person of the Year Seward Chamber of Commerce Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Giessel, Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2018 Honoring - Seward High School 2013-14 Drama, Debate, and Forensics Team Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Micciche, Giessel, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Denise Lisac 2014 Alaska Teacher of the Year Representative(s) Edgmon Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Honoring - Greg Hill Retirement from the Noel Wien Library Representative(s) Guttenberg, Kawasaki Senator(s) Hoffman, Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Commemorating October 2014 Alaska Energy Awareness Month Representative(s) Isaacson, Millett Senator(s) Coghill, Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Magistrate Bruce Horton Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - John Sherrod Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2019 In Memoriam - William Brantley Edens Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Peter Allen Lekisch 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 In Memoriam - Rocky Reifenstuhl Representative(s) Kawasaki, Guttenberg Senator(s) Kelly, Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, 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. 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 Honoring - Alaska First Responders Senator(s) McGuire, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 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. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2020 Unfinished Business HCR 24 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 2005). Without objection, the resolution was read the second time and before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Recognizing, honoring, supporting, and encouraging support for dog mushing and dog mushers in the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 24 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. 24 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SB 161 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 161 "An Act relating to duties and procedures of the state medical examiner and the Department of Health and Social Services; and relating to death certificates." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 195 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 195 "An Act relating to the membership and authority of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education; relating to the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; relating to teacher education loans; relating to interest on and consolidation of postsecondary education loans; relating to Alaska 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2021 supplemental education loans; relating to AlaskAdvantage grants; relating to the Alaska family education loan program; relating to postsecondary educational institutions; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 20 and March 21. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 24. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, March 19 through evening plane time, March 23. Without objection, Senator Stevens was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SCR 13 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13(HSS) Urging the governor to establish and support programs designed to eradicate the occurrence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder from the state, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 14 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(HSS) Relating to health and social service best practice models and identifying citizen networks to achieve solutions to health and social problems in the state, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2022 Enrollment SB 125 SENATE BILL NO. 125 "An Act disapproving all recommendations of the State Officers Compensation Commission relating to the salaries of state officers; and providing for an effective date" 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 1:06 p.m., March 17, 2014. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 18, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2023 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 18 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 20 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 213 MUNICIPAL ELECTION BOARDS ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 195 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS/GRANTS += SJR 23 CONST. AM: STUDENT LOAN DEBT += SB 100 EDUCATION GRANTS; CORRS STUDY; ALLOTMENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 19 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 21 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2024 FINANCE Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Confirmation Hearing Department of Revenue: Commissioner Angela Rodell + SB 80 OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIAN LICENSE + SB 108 LIMIT PUBLIC ACCESS TO CRIMINAL RECORDS += SB 161 AUTOPSIES AND DEATH CERTIFICATES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 135 EXTEND ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION Mar 18 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SCR 16 REQ GOV TO INVESTIGATE COAL RESOURCES += HB 23 KNIK ARM CROSSING; AHFC + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Subcommittee Reports to Full Committee <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Statewide Public Testimony <Public Testimony may be limited to no more than 3 minutes> 9:00 am Bethel, Nome, Kotzebue 9:30 am Barrow, Tok, Delta Junction 10:00 am Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg 10:30 - 11:00 am Sitka, Cordova, Valdez Mar 20 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Continuation of Statewide Public Testimony <Public Testimony may be limited to no more than 3 minutes> 1:30 pm Fairbanks, Mat-Su 2:30 pm Anchorage, Unalaska 4:00 pm Glennallen, Seward, Homer Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2025 FINANCE (continued) Mar 21 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 244 ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL MGT AREAS + SB 182 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY DIFFERENTIALS Mar 21 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Continuation of Statewide Public Testimony <Public Testimony may be limited to no more than 3 minutes> 1:30 pm Juneau 2:00 pm Kenai, Kodiak, Dillingham 2:30 pm Statewide Teleconference - Offnet Sites + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 17 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 19 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HJR 25 VIETNAM VETS: SERVICE-RELATED DISEASES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 201 CRIMINAL TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY + Confirmations: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar, William Granger Commission of Judicial Conduct, Marc June Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 187 CHILD WELFARE; CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION += SB 170 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO PROSTITUTION += SB 176 REG. OF FIREARMS/KNIVES BY UNIVERSITY 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2026 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 19 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Teleconference -- SB 180 POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL -- Public Testimony -- HB 292 2014 REVISOR'S BILL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Teleconference -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 18 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 193 CONTRACTORS: BONDS; LICENSING += SB 189 EXEMPTION: LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS += SB 190 DELEGATION OF GUIDE-OUTFITTER DUTIES += SB 156 DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES += SB 99 AIDEA: DEVELOPMENT LOANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM Confirmation of Governors Appointments + SB 183 EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 17 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 77 LAND USE/DISP/EXCHANGES; WATER RIGHTS += SB 160 DNR: HUNTING GUIDES, CONCESSION PROGRAM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 135 PETERSVILLE RECREATIONAL MINING AREA -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 160 DNR: HUNTING GUIDES, CONCESSION PROGRAM += HB 135 PETERSVILLE RECREATIONAL MINING AREA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2027 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 21 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 161 AUCTIONS FOR BIG GAME HARVEST PERMITS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 18 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SCR 17 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALASKA PURCHASE + SB 206 VEHICLE REGIS/LICENSING/ACCIDENT REPORTS + SB 174 LEASES FOR LEGISLATIVE OFFICE SPACE Mar 20 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HJR 20 MEDICAL DEVICE TAX + HB 262 PROCUREMENT EXEMPTION: PDA, OPA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 18 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Executive Session + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: += SB 178 PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX += SB 211 STATE LAND AND MATERIALS <Bill Hearing Postponed> Mar 20 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: += SB 211 STATE LAND AND MATERIALS += SB 178 PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX += SB 94 RIGHTS-OF-WAY += SB 197 NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS + HJR 10 CONST. AM: TRANSPORTATION FUND ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2028 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES 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 ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY15 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + Close-out ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM --Delayed to Call of the Chair-- + Department Close-out ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Meeting Postponed -- FY15 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + Budget Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2029 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Close-out ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 17 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:15 PM -- Meeting Postponed -- FY15 Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 17 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM + Close-out ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 20 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM -- Subcommittee Meeting -- + Presentation: "Indirect Cost Allocations" **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 17 Monday House Finance 519 5:00 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Ratification of Charitable Events Kenai River Jr. Classic Kenai River Classic Kenai River Women's Classic Beyond the Stacks Legislative Skits JACC Wine Tasting (meeting continued on next page) 2014-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2030 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (meeting continued from previous page) Mar 17 Monday House Finance 519 5:00 PM Midnight Sun Charity Shoot Contract Approvals <Above Item Removed from Agenda> Other Committee Business Alaska State Capitol Seismic Retrofit & Exterior Renovation Anchorage LIO ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 11 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Mar 19 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn Arctic Oil Spill Research and Education UAF Presenters: Mark Myers, Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Sponsored by the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission Sen. McGuire and Rep. Herron