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2014-03-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2151 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 26, 2014 Sixty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Sue Bahleda, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty One, We thank you for the men and women gathered here today. Bless these public servants working for all people of this great state, that they may do the work before them in a spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice. Help them to use their authority to serve faithfully and to promote our common life. Give them courage, patience, and vision, that their work may be productive. I pray these things in hope, in anticipation, and in confidence. Amen. Senator Giessel led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-third and sixty-fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2152 Messages from the Governor HB 1 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 25 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) am "An Act relating to issuance of drivers' licenses." Chapter 1, SLA 2014 Effective Date: 6/23/14 HB 71 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 25 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: FREE CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to a vessel-based commercial fisheries limited entry system for the Bering Sea hair crab fishery; requiring the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to report biennially on the vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the Bering Sea hair crab fishery; establishing the Alaska regional economic assistance program; requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to compile an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 2, SLA 2014 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 148 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 25 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2153 SENATE BILL NO. 148 "An Act excluding certain land from the Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area." Chapter 3, SLA 2014 Effective Date: 6/23/14 SB 125 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 25 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 4, SLA 2014 Effective Date: 3/26/14 HB 298 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 25 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 5, SLA 2014 Effective Date: 3/26/14 SCR 9 Message dated March 25 was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2154 concerning House Bill No. 71, requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; and extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program. Legislative Resolve No. 27 SCR 18 Message dated March 25 was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 31 SCR 19 Message dated March 25 was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2155 Commander of the Pacific Air Forces to base F-35 aircraft assigned to the Pacific Air Forces at Eielson Air Force Base. Legislative Resolve No. 32 Messages from the House Messages dated March 24 and 25 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 18 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 BY REPRESENTATIVES HUGHES, LeDoux, Munoz, Reinbold, Costello, Holmes, Millett, Tarr, P.Wilson, Isaacson, Keller, Drummond, Lynn, Johnson, Seaton, Encouraging hospitals and birthing facilities in the state to participate in the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and to support breastfeeding; and recognizing the benefits of breastfeeding was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 220 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 220(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act repealing the secondary student competency examination and related requirements; relating to an annual performance report to the legislature by the Department of Education and Early Development; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2156 Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Registration and Review Report, Fiscal Year 2013, Department of Health and Social Services from William J. Streur, Commissioner in accordance with AS 47.80.130 Standing Committee Reports SB 107 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to school and school district accountability; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; and establishing a reading program for public school students enrolled in grades kindergarten through three" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(EDC) "An Act relating to school and school district accountability; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; establishing a reading program for public school students enrolled in grades kindergarten through three; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair; Senator Gardner. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman. 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. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2157 SB 182 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 182 "An Act relating to salary differences in collective bargaining agreements subject to the Public Employment Relations Act that are based on a difference in the cost of living outside the state and the cost of living in the state; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 182(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Dunleavy, Fairclough, Bishop. Signing amend: Senator Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 206 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 206 "An Act relating to motor vehicle registration and fees; relating to licensing of school bus drivers; relating to notice of an accident involving a motor vehicle; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 206(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. HB 211 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 211(FIN) "An Act relating to the education and employment of individuals with disabilities" and recommended it be replaced with 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2158 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 211(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stedman, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 212 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 212 "An Act relating to an exemption from driver licensing requirements for spouses of members of the armed forces of the United States." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing amend: 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. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 215 SENATE BILL NO. 215 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2159 "An Act relating to the tax on policy year premiums for life insurance policies; relating to single and group life insurance policies; and relating to other types of insurance policies that insure the life of one or more individuals." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 99 SENATE BILL NO. 99 "An Act correcting a reference 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; and amending the definition of 'qualified energy development'" was read the second time. Senator Dunleavy, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2100. Senator French objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, 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" was adopted. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2160 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. 99(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 99(L&C) 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 SENATE BILL NO. 99(L&C) passed the Senate. Senator French gave notice of reconsideration. SB 108 SENATE BILL NO. 108 "An Act relating to the confidentiality of certain records of criminal cases; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1886. Senator French objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 108(JUD) was adopted. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2161 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 108(JUD) will advance to third reading on the March 28 calendar. SB 167 SENATE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to the maximum amount of uninsured and underinsured coverage payable under multiple motor vehicle insurance policies issued by the same insurer in the same household" 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. 167 was read the third time. Senators Fairclough, McGuire, Bishop, Giessel, Egan, Stedman, Meyer, Dyson 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. 167 "An Act relating to the maximum amount of uninsured and underinsured coverage payable under multiple motor vehicle insurance policies issued by the same insurer in the same household" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 167 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, SENATE BILL NO. 167 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Recess Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:57 a.m. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2162 After Recess The Senate reconvened at 1:20 p.m. Consideration of the Calendar (continued) SB 187 SENATE BILL NO. 187 "An Act relating to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree; relating to the crime of misconduct involving confidential information in the first degree; amending Rule 16(d)(3), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 2033. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(JUD) "An Act relating to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree; relating to the crime of misconduct involving confidential information in the first degree; amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; amending Rule 8, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Coghill offered Title Amendment No. 1: Page 1, line 1: Delete "relating to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree;" Senator Coghill moved for the adoption of Title Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Title Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(JUD) (title am) "An Act relating to the crime of misconduct involving confidential information in the first degree; amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; amending Rule 8, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2163 Senators McGuire, Bishop, Egan, Meyer, Stedman, Stevens, Micciche, Dunleavy, Kelly, 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. 187(JUD) (title am) "An Act relating to the crime of misconduct involving confidential information in the first degree; amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; amending Rule 8, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(JUD)(title am) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rules Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(JUD)(title am) 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 194 SENATE BILL NO. 194 "An Act creating the Alaska Tourism Marketing Board and relating to tourism marketing" was read the second time. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2164 Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2134. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act creating the Alaska Tourism Marketing Board; and relating to tourism marketing" (technical title change) 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. 194(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act creating the Alaska Tourism Marketing Board; and relating to tourism marketing" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 194(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 2 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Urging the governor to acquire land in the Tongass National Forest from the United States government by purchase or negotiation or by seeking amendment to the Alaska Statehood Act, was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1910. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2165 RESOLUTION NO. 2(JUD) Urging the United States Congress to act on the request of the governor to acquire for the state additional land in the Tongass National Forest from the United States government by purchase or negotiation or by seeking amendment to the Alaska Statehood Act, was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. Senators Egan, Coghill, McGuire, Bishop, Giessel, Meyer, Stevens, Micciche, Kelly 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. 2(JUD) Urging the United States Congress to act on the request of the governor to acquire for the state additional land in the Tongass National Forest from the United States government by purchase or negotiation or by seeking amendment to the Alaska Statehood Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 2(JUD) Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Anita Underwood 2014 Alaska Young Mother of the Year Senator(s) Giessel, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2166 Honoring - Martha Galila Representative(s) Herron Senator(s) Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Chugiak High School 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Stoltze, Saddler, Reinbold Senator(s) Fairclough, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce 2013 Chamber of the Year Representative(s) Stoltze, Saddler, Reinbold Senator(s) Fairclough, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Post 33 Chugiak American Legion Baseball Team 2013 State Champions Representative(s) Stoltze, Saddler, Reinbold Senator(s) Fairclough, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Milton 'Tim' Markwood Routzahn Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Representative(s) Austerman In Memoriam - George Lynn Miller Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Isaacson In Memoriam - Edith Transtrom Holm Ward Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2167 In Memoriam - Richard Lobdell, Jr. Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Meyer, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, 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 citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - League of Women Voters of the Tanana Valley Celebrating 50 Years of Service and Leadership Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Rasmuson Foundation Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Claus-M. Naske 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 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. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2168 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House Messages dated March 26 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 268 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to big bull moose derbies and the Snow Town Ice Classic; and relating to permits for games of chance and contests of skill." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 305 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 305(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the records of metal scrappers; repealing the requirement that a junk dealer or metal scrapper obtain a license; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Unfinished Business HB 204 Senators Olson, McGuire, Bishop 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. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2169 HCR 18 Senators Gardner, McGuire, Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Encouraging hospitals and birthing facilities in the state to participate in the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and to support breastfeeding; and recognizing the benefits of breastfeeding. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 195 Senators Hoffman, Meyer, Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors 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 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. HB 211 Senators Micciche, Dyson, Meyer, Bishop, McGuire, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 211(FIN) "An Act relating to the education and employment of individuals with disabilities." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 269 Senators Micciche, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(JUD) "An Act relating to immunity for health care providers who provide health care services voluntarily and without pay; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 28 through evening plane time, March 31. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2170 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 28. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 28 through evening plane time, March 30. Without objection, Senator Bishop was excused. HB 204 President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral to 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." The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce, then Finance Committees. HB 220 President Huggins removed the Education Committee referral from CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 220(FIN) "An Act repealing the secondary student competency examination and related requirements; relating to an annual performance report to the legislature by the Department of Education and Early Development; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 268 President Huggins replaced the Judiciary Committee referral with Resources and Finance Committee referrals for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) "An Act relating to big bull moose derbies and the Snow Town Ice Classic; and relating to permits for games of chance and contests of skill." The bill was referred to the Resources, then Finance Committees. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2171 Announcements HJR 30 Senator Giessel, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 am Requesting that the federal government and the United States Secretary of the Interior reconsider the Izembek Land Exchange decision and approve the Izembek Land Exchange, allowing the residents of King Cove to have road access to the Cold Bay Airport for critical health and safety reasons and to improve the quality of their lives, for the Resources Committee meeting on March 29. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 268 Senator Giessel, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) "An Act relating to big bull moose derbies and the Snow Town Ice Classic; and relating to permits for games of chance and contests of skill" for the Resources Committee meeting on March 29. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 167 SENATE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to the maximum amount of uninsured and underinsured coverage payable under multiple motor vehicle insurance policies issued by the same insurer in the same household" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 187 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(JUD) (title am) "An Act relating to the crime of misconduct involving confidential information in the first degree; amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; amending Rule 8, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2172 SB 194 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act creating the Alaska Tourism Marketing Board; and relating to tourism marketing" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 2 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(JUD) Urging the United States Congress to act on the request of the governor to acquire for the state additional land in the Tongass National Forest from the United States government by purchase or negotiation or by seeking amendment to the Alaska Statehood Act, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., March 28, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:18 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2173 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 185 CHARTER SCHOOLS: FUNDING, FACILITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** = SB 107 ESTABLISH K THROUGH 3 READING PROGRAM Mar 28 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE 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 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2174 FINANCE (continued) 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 26 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + 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 26 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM --Delayed to 2:30 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 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2175 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 29 Saturday House Finance 519 9:00 AM Joint w/ House Judiciary + Initiative Hearings: An Act to Tax and Regulate the Production, Sale and Use of Marijuana Mar 29 Saturday House Finance 519 1:30 PM Joint w/ House Judiciary Initiative Hearings: An Act Increasing the Alaska Minimum Wage to $8.75 Per Hour ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 27 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 183 EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND += HB 269 IMMUNITY FOR VOL. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 167 ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES 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 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2176 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 29 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 161 AUCTIONS FOR BIG GAME HARVEST PERMITS -- Public Testimony -- += HJR 30 IZEMBEK LAND EXCHANGE -- Public Testimony -- Uniform Rule 23 Waived += HB 268 BIG BULL MOOSE DERBIES -- Public Testimony -- Uniform Rule 23 Waived ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS 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 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 94 RIGHTS-OF-WAY += SB 197 NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS += HJR 10 CONST. AM: TRANSPORTATION FUND ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMM ON IN-STATE ENERGY Apr 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + (AEA) Alaska Energy Authority, Sara Fisher-Goad & Guest Overview of Alaska's Long Term Energy Plan Fairbanks Gases Build Out and Gas Trucking Other Topics for Discussion ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2177 JOINT COMMITTEES 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 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 ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 11 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees ---------------------------------------- JOINT VETERANS CAUCUS Mar 28 Friday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Welcome Home Ceremony for Juneau Veterans who Served in the Vietnam War Era ---------------------------------------- 2014-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2178 MISCELLANEOUS MEETING 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 Mar 28 Friday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn Honoring Guest Speaker Erin Merryn - A Tireless Advocate, Victim's Rights Leader, Three-time Author and Glamour's 2012 Woman of the Year Sponsored by Sen. McGuire and Rep. Tarr 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