Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2014-04-09 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2357 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 9, 2014 Seventy-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:12 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Bishop was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Stephen Mattson, Valley Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding; by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. Lord, I pray that Alaska will be built by wisdom and established by understanding. And that by knowledge, our rooms will be filled with treasure. Lord, you promise in your Word that if any lack wisdom, let him ask of you, who gives it liberally. Lord God, I ask that you will open up heaven and release your wisdom and understanding on every Senator gathered here today, so that generations down the road will look back to this session and will see your hand at work through the work that is done here. 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2358 Lord as the session begins to wind down, and the urgency begins to increase, I pray that you will refresh and revive the hearts and minds of everyone involved in this body. Bless their homes, bless their families, bless their endeavors. Lord, I lift up their families who sacrifice so much during this time, and I ask that you would strengthen and encourage them. I pray for the staffers, that you would protect them and give them endurance to finish the session strong. Thank you for the favor that is in this room, thank you that you love us, thank you that you love Alaska. I ask that you would increase blessing on our state so that we may be a blessing to others. I ask all these things in the name of Jesus, the name above all names. Amen. (Proverbs 24:3-4) Senator Stevens led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 269 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on April 8 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2359 Chapter 6, SLA 2014 Effective Date: 4/9/2014 Messages from the House Message dated April 8 was read stating the House ratified the appointments of Janie Leask and Christena Williams (alternate) as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The Senate confirmed Janie Leask and Christena Williams (alternate) as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics on March 5 (page 1866). SB 110 Message dated April 8 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(JUD) "An Act relating to the authority of the victims' advocate to request a hearing for the release to a crime victim under certain conditions of certain property in the custody of a law enforcement agency." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 8 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 32 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Urging the United States government to condemn violent acts of religious persecution and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflicts in Syria was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2360 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 328 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 328(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the Board of Massage Therapists; relating to the licensing of massage therapists; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 378 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 378(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to motor vehicle registration; relating to drivers' licenses; relating to instruction permits; relating to commercial motor vehicles and commercial motor carriers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 8 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Brit Szymoniak - Anchorage 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: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Stedman, Micciche. 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2361 SB 214 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 214 "An Act relating to insurance adjuster licensing" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(L&C) "An Act relating to insurance adjuster and independent portable electronics adjuster licensing." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Stedman, Micciche. 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. HB 32 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) "An Act providing for the issuance of one business license for multiple lines of business; and providing for reissuance of a business license to make a change on the license." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senator Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 141 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act setting the fee for medical treatment or services performed outside the state under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act, requiring a provider of medical treatment or services under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act to submit bills for treatment or services to employers within 180 days after the date the treatment or services are rendered, and limiting the time for appealing an 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2362 employer's denial or reduction of a bill; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Stedman, Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 204 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered 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." Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunleavy, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 234 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 234 "An Act extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Stedman, Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 276 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 276 "An Act making the Alaska Wage and Hour Act inapplicable to certain employees of motor vehicle dealers; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stedman, Micciche. 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2363 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 206 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" 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 2157. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 206(STA) 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. 206(STA) was read the third time. Senators Dyson, Giessel, Wielechowski, Stevens, Fairclough, Meyer, Egan 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. 206(STA) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 206(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2364 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Bishop and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 206(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. Second Reading of House Bills HB 301 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(HSS) "An Act relating to duties and procedures of the state medical examiner and the Department of Health and Social Services" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(HSS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(HSS) "An Act relating to duties and procedures of the state medical examiner and the Department of Health and Social Services" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 301(HSS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Bishop 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2365 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(HSS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senate Resolutions in Third Reading SJR 21 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21(2d FIN) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska to increase the number of members on the judicial council; relating to the initial terms of new members appointed to the judicial council; and relating to the confirmation of members of the judicial council, which had been held in third reading (page 2344), was before the Senate. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21(2d FIN) be held in third reading to the April 11 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citations Honoring - Cathy Gleason Senator(s) French, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Holmes Honoring - Tom and Lyn Hodel Soldotna Professional Pharmacy Senator(s) Micciche, Giessel, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Olson, Chenault Honoring - Cook Inlet Academy Girls Basketball Team 2013 Class 1A State Champions Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2366 Honoring - Margaret Zerbinos Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton Honoring - Lottie C. Poisal Representative(s) Hughes, Keller, Feige, Gattis, Neuman, Stoltze Senator(s) Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Huggins, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Eowyn Ivey Representative(s) Hughes, Feige, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Stoltze Senator(s) Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Huggins, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Alma Rider Representative(s) Isaacson Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Leon LaSalle Representative(s) Isaacson Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Alaska School Activities Association High School Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2367 Honoring - Christie Hill Braving Frigid Alaskan Waters to Fight Cancer Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Teck John Baker Youth Leaders 2014 Spirit of Youth Lifesaver & Prevention Award Representative(s) Nageak Senator(s) Olson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Special Olympics Alaska Training Center Grand Opening 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 Honoring - Patricia Thurman Representative(s) Isaacson Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Ethel Stoneman Representative(s) Isaacson Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Lucille Reese Representative(s) Isaacson Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2368 Honoring - Abigail Fitzgibbon 2014 State Spelling Bee Champion 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 - Arthur David Schmidt Representative(s) Stoltze, Gattis, Hughes, Keller, Neuman Senator(s) Huggins, Dunleavy, Dyson, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Gloria Tokar Representative(s) Stoltze, Hughes, Gattis, Keller, Neuman Senator(s) Dunleavy, Huggins, Dyson, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Robert 'Joker' Lupo 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 In Memoriam - Thomas Bishop Representative(s) Stoltze, Gattis, Hughes, Keller, Neuman Senator(s) Dunleavy, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Eugene Michael Wescott 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 In Memoriam - Brooke McPheters Representative(s) Millett Senator(s) Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2369 In Memoriam - Harry Chartier Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Roger A. Sylvester Representative(s) Kito III, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Joseph T. Craig Representative(s) Wilson, P Senator(s) Stedman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, 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 378 President Huggins added a Finance Committee referral to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 378(TRA) "An Act relating to motor vehicle registration; relating to drivers' licenses; relating to instruction permits; relating to commercial motor vehicles and commercial motor carriers; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Transportation, then Finance Committees. 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 11:47 a.m. 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2370 After Recess The Senate reconvened at 6:04 p.m. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Standing Committee Reports SB 119 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 119 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Olson, Hoffman, Fairclough, Dunleavy. The bill is on the first supplemental calendar. SB 209 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 209 "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain locations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 209(HSS) "An Act relating to a prohibition on smoking in certain locations; providing for a local option election with respect to smoking in public places; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Micciche, Ellis. 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2371 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 6, indeterminate, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 218 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 218 "An Act relating to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 218(FIN) "An Act relating to financing; relating to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; authorizing the University of Alaska to issue bonds to finance the design, construction, acquisition, and equipping costs of the University of Alaska Fairbanks heat and power plant; authorizing the University of Alaska to borrow money from the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority to finance the design, construction, acquisition, and equipping costs of the University of Alaska Fairbanks heat and power plant; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Hoffman. Signing amend: Senators Fairclough, Dunleavy. 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2372 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, University of Alaska Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 19 The Health and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19(HSS) Supporting Recover Alaska in its efforts to reduce excessive alcohol consumption and its effects. Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Micciche, Ellis. 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. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the first supplemental calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Consideration of the First Supplemental Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 119 SENATE BILL NO. 119 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2370. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2373 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 11 calendar. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 206 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 206(STA) "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" 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., April 11, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2374 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Apr 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 09 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Presentation: "Alaska Native Students Achieving Academic Excellence in High School" Jennifer Dahle Harrison, Executive Director Eastern Aleutian Tribes Presentation: "Early Learning Today" Abbe Hensley, Executive Director, Best Beginnings Estrella "Star" Lee, Parents As Teachers Manager RurAL CAP Kristen Ramstad, Head Start Director, RurAL CAP Stephanie Berglund, CEO, THREAD Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** Apr 11 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2375 FINANCE Apr 09 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 119 BUDGET: CAPITAL += HB 278 EDUCATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 278 EDUCATION -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += HB 278 EDUCATION -- Public Testimony -- + SB 197 NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS + SB 216 SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS + HB 268 BIG BULL MOOSE DERBIES; SNOW TOWN ICE CL. + HCR 15 TASK FORCE ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Saturday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 209 REGULATION OF SMOKING += HB 134 MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR MEDISET PRESCRIPTION += HCR 19 SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF RECOVER ALASKA + Presentation: Illegal Drugs in Alaska <Above Item Removed from Agenda> 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2376 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 11 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 09 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 60 BOUNTY ON SEA OTTERS <Above Bill Hearing Canceled> + HB 140 REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT <Above Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 284 COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET += HB 369 DRUG OVERDOSE: IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION += HB 366 INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT; FIREARMS += SB 184 JURY SERVICE EXEMPTION Apr 11 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 10 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 241 EXTEND BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY + HB 239 EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY + HB 240 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS + HB 242 EXTEND PT & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD + HB 302 PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 192 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATE/CREDIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2377 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Informational Hearing: Dept. of Revenue Spring Revenue Sources Book Deputy Commissioner Mike Pawlowski Deputy Commissioner Bruce Tangeman + Informational Hearing: Updates from the Field Repsol ConocoPhillips Alaska BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. ExxonMobil Development Company -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HB 75 CONTRIBUTION FROM PFD: AUDITS; UNIVERSITY + HJR 32 RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION AND PEACE IN SYRIA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 378 MOTOR VEHICLES: REGISTRATION, COMMERCIAL ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Apr 10 Thursday Barnes 124 8:00 AM + Department of Environmental Conservation Department of Natural Resources Water Well Logs - 11 AAC 93.140 (a) and (g) ---------------------------------------- 2014-04-09 Senate Journal Page 2378 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 266 & HB 267 Apr 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 11 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM -- Rescheduled to 4/17/14 -- Confirmation of Governor's Appointees Apr 17 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/11/14 -- Confirmation of Governor's Appointees