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2014-03-21 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2095 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 21, 2014 Sixtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 10:07 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Hoffman was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Ellis was absent. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Ellis be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Sister Marie Lucek, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Senator Fairclough moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O God, Creator of all, we lift our hearts to you in gratitude for the gift of spring and for the beauty and promise of new life that it brings. Thank you for the spring season of hope and renewal. It will soon surround us with myriads of color and brighten our horizons. O God, on this spring day fill our senators with new energy for the tasks presented to them at this time. Re- invigorate their sagging spirits; let them not be pulled down by division or negativity. Give them strength and perseverance; help them to see the goodness in each person they encounter today. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2096 In the Book of Matthew we read: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Give each of our senators this gift of your peace and may they experience the fruits of this peace as they attend to their business today. I ask this in the name of Jesus, my Redeemer and brother. Amen. Senator French led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fifty-eighth and fifty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Messages dated March 19 and 20 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 239 HOUSE BILL NO. 239 BY REPRESENTATIVES REINBOLD, Gara, Pruitt, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 241 HOUSE BILL NO. 241 BY REPRESENTATIVES REINBOLD, Gara, Pruitt, entitled: 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2097 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 284 HOUSE BILL NO. 284 BY REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, Lynn, Isaacson, Hughes, Stoltze, Olson, Thompson, entitled: "An Act relating to an interstate compact on a balanced federal budget." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 301 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(HSS) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to duties and procedures of the state medical examiner and the Department of Health and Social Services." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated March 18 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska Vocational Technical Center Teachers' Association in accordance with AS 23.40.215 The President referred the report to the Finance Committee. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2098 Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 20 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Leslie Schmitz - Anchorage Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert Klein - Anchorage Marvin Yoder - Palmer State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Donald (John) Christensen - Seward Brian Hanson - Anchorage Luanne Urfer - Anchorage Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Jeannine Jabaay - Anchorage Glenda Ledford - Wasilla Derrick Slaughter - Anchorage Big Game Commercial Services Board Michele Metz - Douglas Gene Peltola - Bethel Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. Walter Campbell - Palmer Christine Hill - Anchorage Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Thomas Wells - Anchorage Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Larry Bartman - Manokotak 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2099 Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Albert Bolea - Big Lake John Burns - Fairbanks Dave Cruz - Wasilla Drue Pearce - Anchorage Richard Rabinow - Houston Alaska Labor Relations Agency Willard Askren - Big Lake Dr. Lynne Curry - Anchorage Board of Marine Pilots Richard Erickson - Ketchikan Board of Marital and Family Therapy JoAnn Young - Anchorage Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Jennifer Swander - Seward Board of Nursing Erin Evans - Eagle River Mary (Jennie) Grimwood - Cordova Carrie Miller - Juneau Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Damien Delzer - Fairbanks Eric Lingle - Douglas Board of Pharmacy William Altland - Craig Anne Gruening - Juneau State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Dr. Ilona Farr - Anchorage Dr. Joseph Kennedy - Nome Mary (Melissa) Robinson - Moose Pass Board of Professional Counselors Lyn Tashea - Anchorage Stephanie Johnson - Nome 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2100 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers David Derry - Kenai Alfred Ferrara - Anchorage Real Estate Commission Cynthia Cartledge - Anchorage Regulatory Commission of Alaska Robert Pickett - Wasilla Board of Social Work Examiners Danielle LaFon - Fairbanks Laura Thiesen - Glennallen Tina Walter - Kenai Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. Teresa Beck - Palmer Dr. James Hagee - Chugiak Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Philip Ulmer - Eagle River Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Julie Duquette - Fairbanks David Kester - Anchorage Michael O'Connor - Anchorage Donna Phillips - Girdwood Mark Talbert - Wasilla Zebulon Woodman - Fairbanks 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 Micciche, Vice Chair; Senators Olson, Stedman. SB 99 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 99 "An Act correcting a reference to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority revolving fund; limiting the use of 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2101 the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund for certain loans and loan guarantees and allowing the development fund to be used as security for a bond guarantee; and amending the definition of 'qualified energy development'" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 99(L&C) "An Act relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority revolving fund; limiting the use of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund for certain loans and loan guarantees and allowing the development fund to be used as security for a bond guarantee; amending the definition of 'qualified energy development'; and authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of the Bokan- Dotson Ridge rare earth element project and the Niblack project." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Vice Chair; Senator Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 156 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 156 "An Act relating to direct-entry midwives." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Vice Chair; Senator Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2102 SB 178 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 178 "An Act relating to the application of the passenger vehicle rental tax; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(TRA) "An Act relating to the passenger and recreational vehicle rental taxes; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Egan, Chair; Signing do pass: Senator Bishop. Signing amend: Senators French, Dyson, Fairclough. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 190 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 190 "An Act permitting a guide-outfitter to delegate certain guide services to a person who is not licensed by the Big Game Commercial Services Board" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(L&C) "An Act permitting certain persons who are not licensed by the Big Game Commercial Services Board to provide or assist in providing certain guide services." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Vice Chair; Senator Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2103 SB 213 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 213 "An Act relating to the appointment of municipal election boards." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Egan, Bishop, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 244 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 244 "An Act extending the termination date of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 244(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 262 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 262 "An Act exempting the Public Defender Agency and the office of public advocacy from certain provisions of the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2104 HJR 20 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to repeal the excise tax on medical devices. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Health and Social Services Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 214 SENATE BILL NO. 214 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to insurance adjuster licensing." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 106 SENATE BILL NO. 106 "An Act providing for certain individuals who have erected a building on land leased from the state to receive a preference right to purchase certain state land without competitive bid" was read the second time. Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1783. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(STA) was adopted. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2105 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(STA) was read the third time. Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Dunleavy, Kelly, Dyson, Bishop, Giessel, Stedman, Egan, Huggins, Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(STA) "An Act providing for certain individuals who have erected a building on land leased from the state to receive a preference right to purchase certain state land without competitive bid" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 106(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 116 SENATE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to service of citations; amending Rule 3(f), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; repealing Rule 3(g), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1956. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(STA) was adopted. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2106 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(STA) "An Act relating to service of citations; amending Rule 3(f), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; repealing Rule 3(g), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 116(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rules Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(STA) 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 Court Rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered. 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. SB 132 SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to motor vehicle registration fees" was read the second time. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2107 Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1610. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(STA) "An Act relating to exemptions from the payment of motor vehicle registration fees for residents 65 years of age or older; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(STA) "An Act relating to exemptions from the payment of motor vehicle registration fees for residents 65 years of age or older; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 132(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(STA) 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. SB 169 SENATE BILL NO. 169 "An Act establishing in the Department of Health and Social Services a statewide immunization program and the State Vaccine Assessment Commission; creating a vaccine assessment 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2108 account; requiring a fee assessment from health care insurers and other program participants for statewide immunization purchases; repealing the temporary child and adult immunization 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 Committee Substitute offered on page 1887. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(FIN) "An Act establishing in the Department of Health and Social Services a statewide immunization program and the State Vaccine Assessment Council; creating a vaccine assessment account; requiring a vaccine assessment from assessable entities and other program participants for statewide immunization purchases; repealing the temporary child and adult immunization program; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(FIN) "An Act establishing in the Department of Health and Social Services a statewide immunization program and the State Vaccine Assessment Council; creating a vaccine assessment account; requiring a vaccine assessment from assessable entities and other program participants for statewide immunization purchases; repealing the temporary child and adult immunization program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 169(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(FIN) passed the Senate. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2109 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. SB 171 SENATE BILL NO. 171 "An Act relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; and relating to investigation of child abuse or neglect" was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1888. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(JUD) was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(JUD) was read the third time. Senators French, Giessel, Bishop, Egan, Meyer, Stedman, Stevens, Micciche, Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(JUD) "An Act relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; and relating to investigation of child abuse or neglect" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 171(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2110 SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act relating to the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee and providing for mandatory meetings of the committee at least twice a year" was read the second time. 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 BILL NO. 186 was read the third time. Senators Wielechowski, French, Dunleavy, Micciche, Kelly, Coghill, Gardner, Bishop, Egan, Giessel, Fairclough, Meyer, Stedman, Huggins, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act relating to the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee and providing for mandatory meetings of the committee at least twice a year" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 186 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Hoffman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 186 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2111 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the purchase of Alaska for $7,200,000; urging Alaska communities to plan activities and events in 2017 to commemorate the Alaska Purchase; requesting that the Alaska Historical Commission coordinate events; and inviting Alaska communities, schools, universities, libraries, museums, businesses, civic and historical groups, and government agencies to participate in and support commemorative activities and events, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 17 Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Ellis, Hoffman and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Commemorating - Women's History Month 2014 Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2112 Honoring - Business and Professional Women 2014 North to the Future Scholarship Winners Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, 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 263 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(HSS) "An Act extending the Alaska senior benefits payment program." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 204 Senators Stevens, Micciche, Stedman, Dyson, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 204(FIN) "An Act relating to a product development tax credit for certain salmon and herring products; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fairclough moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 21 through evening plane time, March 23. Without objection, Senator Fairclough was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2113 Engrossment SB 106 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(STA) "An Act providing for certain individuals who have erected a building on land leased from the state to receive a preference right to purchase certain state land without competitive bid" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 116 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(STA) "An Act relating to service of citations; amending Rule 3(f), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; repealing Rule 3(g), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 132 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(STA) "An Act relating to exemptions from the payment of motor vehicle registration fees for residents 65 years of age or older; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 169 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(FIN) "An Act establishing in the Department of Health and Social Services a statewide immunization program and the State Vaccine Assessment Council; creating a vaccine assessment account; requiring a vaccine assessment from assessable entities and other program participants for statewide immunization purchases; repealing the temporary child and adult immunization program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 171 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(JUD) "An Act relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; and relating to investigation of child abuse or neglect" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2114 SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act relating to the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee and providing for mandatory meetings of the committee at least twice a year" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the purchase of Alaska for $7,200,000; urging Alaska communities to plan activities and events in 2017 to commemorate the Alaska Purchase; requesting that the Alaska Historical Commission coordinate events; and inviting Alaska communities, schools, universities, libraries, museums, businesses, civic and historical groups, and government agencies to participate in and support commemorative activities and events, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 148 SENATE BILL NO. 148 "An Act excluding certain land from the Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area" 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 12:50 p.m., March 20, 2014. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 24, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:33 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2115 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 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 21 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Uniform Rule 23 Waived + Confirmation Hearing: Professional Teaching Practices Commission David Piazza - Dillingham Maureen Van Wagner - Anchorage <Above Confirmation Hearing (PTPC) Postponed to Monday March 24, 2014> State Board of Education & Early Development Kenneth Gallahorn - Kotzebue Barbara Thompson - Juneau Kathleen Yarr - Ketchikan University of Alaska Board of Regents Courtney Enright -- Public Testimony -- += SB 107 ESTABLISH K THROUGH 3 READING PROGRAM -- Public Testimony -- Uniform Rule 23 Waived **Streamed live on AKL.TV** 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2116 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 24 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings Professional Teaching Practices Commission David Piazza - Dillingham Maureen Van Wagner - Anchorage <Above Confirmation Hearing (PTPC) Rescheduled from Friday March 21, 2014> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 185 CHARTER SCHOOLS: FUNDING, FACILITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Mar 28 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE 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 -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2117 FINANCE (continued) Mar 24 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 194 TOURISM MARKETING BOARD += HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 25 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 195 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS/GRANTS += HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 140 AIDEA: ARCTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/FUND + SB 166 BOARD OF NURSING; NURSES + HB 199 VPSO FIREARMS += HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 168 PETROLEUM ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROGRAM += HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 21 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HJR 25 VIETNAM VETS: SERVICE-RELATED DISEASES = HB 263 EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM Mar 24 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2118 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Mar 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing of Governor's Appointment + to the State Medical Board Presentation Regarding Illegal Drugs in Alaska + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 21 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Teleconference -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HB 292 2014 REVISOR'S BILL = SB 170 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO PROSTITUTION = SB 176 REG. OF FIREARMS/KNIVES BY UNIVERSITY Mar 24 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SJR 25 EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL DAMAGES/REOPENER + HB 47 INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION + HB 218 SENTENCING;AGRAVATOR & DEPORTATION STATUS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HJR 22 FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION + HB 255 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS + SJR 20 MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Saturday House Finance 519 9:00 AM + Initiative Hearings: An Act to Tax and Regulate the Production, Sale and Use of Marijuana. Mar 29 Saturday House Finance 519 1:30 PM Initiative Hearings: An Act Increasing the Alaska Minimum Wage to $8.75 Per Hour. ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2119 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 25 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 211 EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES + HB 269 IMMUNITY FOR VOL. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 183 EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 21 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 28 SUSITNA STATE FOREST; SALE OF TIMBER Uniform Rule 23 Waived + HB 161 AUCTIONS FOR BIG GAME HARVEST PERMITS -- Public Testimony <If Time Permits> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 24 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Dialogue + User Groups/Stakeholders -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Dialogue + User Groups/Stakeholders -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview of Salmon Stocks and Managements Plans in Upper Cook Inlet Department of Fish and Game Charlie Swanton, Director, Sport Fish Division Tracy Lingnau, Regional Supervisor, Central Region -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2120 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 29 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 206 VEHICLE REGIS/LICENSING/ACCIDENT REPORTS + HB 212 DRIVER'S LICENSING EXEMPTION: MILITARY += SB 174 LEASES FOR LEGISLATIVE OFFICE SPACE Mar 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SCR 20 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH + HB 19 PERM. MOT. VEH. REGISTRATION/TRAILERS + SB 30 TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS + HB 284 COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: += SB 211 STATE LAND AND MATERIALS += SB 94 RIGHTS-OF-WAY += SB 197 NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS += HJR 10 CONST. AM: TRANSPORTATION FUND Mar 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2121 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 25 Tuesday Capitol 106 5:00 PM + Education Statewide Goals - 4 AAC 04.010 - 04.900 Presentation: Exploring the Concerns of the new Alaska State Academic Standards and the Potential Impacts to Alaska's Educational System - Part I Presenters: TBD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 28 Friday House Finance 519 6:00 PM Executive Session + State of Alaska Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 - Final Release Other Committee Business **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 24 Monday House Finance 519 5:00 PM <Meeting Rescheduled to 3/27/14> -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Alaska State Capitol Seismic Retrofit and Exterior Renovation Anchorage LIO Mar 27 Thursday House Finance 519 5:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/24/14 -- <Teleconference Listen Only> Alaska State Capitol Seismic Retrofit and Exterior Renovation Anchorage LIO ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2122 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 11 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees ---------------------------------------- JOINT VETERANS CAUCUS Mar 25 Tuesday Juneau 7:30 AM Breakfast Meeting Subject: Current Veteran's Issues Location: T.K. Maguire's Restaurant at the Prospector Hotel Mar 28 Friday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Welcome Home Ceremony for Juneau Veterans who Served in the Vietnam War Era ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Mar 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn Social Impact Bonds Bringing Market Forces to Bear on Public Sector Problems Presenter Ted Madsen Sponsored by Rep. Gruenberg Mar 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn The 1964 Earthquake - What it Means Today UAF Presenter: Michael West, State Seismologist, Research Associate Professor, UAF Geophysical Institute. Sponsored by the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission, Sen. McGuire, Rep. Herron 2014-03-21 Senate Journal Page 2123 MISCELLANEOUS MEETING (continued) Mar 28 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn Alaska North Slope (ANS) Conventional and Unconventional Oil and Gas - Resource Development UAF Presenters: Shirish Patil, Director, Petroleum Development Laboratory, Professor of Petroleum Engineering John Cheshire and Thomas Polasek, Undergraduate Research Assistants, Petroleum Development Laboratory Sponsored by Sen. Kelly, Rep. Saddler and the Alaska Oil and Gas Association