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2014-04-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2473 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 15, 2014 Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Kelly was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Giessel. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Father, Lord, in heaven, may your holy name be honored today. May your perfect plan become real on earth just as it exists in heaven. I ask you to meet our needs today, Lord, not for actual food, since we have plenty of that, but I ask that you fill us today with our daily need for your wisdom. Forgive us, Lord, for the many ways we have wronged you, just as we are learning to give up resentments and forgive those who have wronged us. Preserve us when we are faced with the heart-rending challenges and testings of life, and when we are tested, Lord, we seek your help to resist wrong choices. For to you is the honor as the true Sovereign Ruler, you are the God of the Angel Armies, with all the power and all the glory forever. I pray this in the all-powerful name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Senator Dunleavy led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2474 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-fourth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated April 15 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 60 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 60(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act adopting and relating to the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act; relating to establishing the law governing certain trusts; and relating to disclaimers of property interests." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Standing Committee Reports HB 32 The Finance 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 Meyer, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2475 HB 75 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act amending certain audit requirements for entities receiving contributions from permanent fund dividends; requiring the three main campuses of the University of Alaska to apply to be included on the contribution list for contributions from permanent fund dividends; and requiring the university to pay an application fee for each campus separately listed on the contribution list for contributions from permanent fund dividends" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act amending certain audit requirements for entities receiving contributions from permanent fund dividends; requiring the three main campuses of the University of Alaska to apply to be included on the contribution list for contributions from permanent fund dividends; relating to notice provided on the electronic dividend application form; relating to administrative costs for administering the program of contributions from permanent fund dividends; relating to a coordination fee for entities that receive contributions from permanent fund dividends; and requiring the university to pay an application fee for each campus separately listed on the contribution list for contributions from permanent fund dividends." (Title Change SCR 23) Signing do pass: Senators Meyer, Kelly, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Bishop, Fairclough. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunleavy, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 3, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2476 HB 199 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act relating to Department of Public Safety regulations allowing village public safety officers to carry firearms." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Hoffman, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senator Dunleavy. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 210 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(FIN) am "An Act relating to crisis intervention training for school personnel; and relating to restraint and seclusion of students in public schools." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senators Dunleavy, Fairclough, Bishop, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 239 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 239 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2477 HB 240 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 240 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Fairclough, Bishop, Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 241 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 241 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Bishop, Fairclough, Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 242 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 242 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Hoffman, Olson, Fairclough, Bishop. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 281 The Health and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(L&C) "An Act relating to prescription of drugs by a physician without a physical examination." Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Micciche, Ellis. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2478 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 361 The Health and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 361 "An Act relating to licensing of behavior analysts." Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Micciche, Ellis, Kelly. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 366 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 366(JUD) "An Act relating to reporting an involuntary mental health commitment to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; relating to the sealing of records of mental health proceedings; and relating to relief from a disability resulting from an involuntary commitment or an adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence." Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2479 HB 378 The Finance Committee considered 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" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 378(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Fairclough, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senators Dunleavy, Hoffman, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Senate Finance Committee The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Kelly was noted. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 193 SENATE BILL NO. 193 "An Act relating to bonds required for contractors" 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. 193 was read the third time. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2480 Senators McGuire, Dyson, Bishop 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. 193 "An Act relating to bonds required for contractors" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 193 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Dunleavy and so, SENATE BILL NO. 193 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 262 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" 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. HOUSE BILL NO. 262 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2481 HB 262 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 262 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 302 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 302(L&C) "An Act relating to rules of professional conduct for the profession of public accounting" 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. 302(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 302(L&C) "An Act relating to rules of professional conduct for the profession of public accounting" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 302(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 HOUSE BILL NO. 302(L&C) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2482 HB 383 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(RLS) "An Act relating to the membership of the board of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; and providing for an effective date" 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. Senator French objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 383(RLS) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski and so, the bill advanced to third reading. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(RLS) "An Act relating to the membership of the board of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 383(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stevens Nays: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(RLS) passed the Senate. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2483 Senator Coghill moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. Senator French objected. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 383(RLS) Effective Date Clause YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Olson changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 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 12:17 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 6:05 p.m. 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 SCR 20 Message dated April 15 was read stating the House passed and returned: 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2484 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Proclaiming April 2014 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 132 Message dated April 15 was read stating the House passed and returned: 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." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 15 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 89 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 89(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the rapid response to, and control of, aquatic invasive species and establishing the aquatic invasive species response fund." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 282 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the rights and obligations of residential landlords and tenants; and relating to the taking of a permanent fund dividend for rent and damages owed to a residential landlord." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2485 Concur Messages SJR 24 Message dated April 15 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(STA) Relating to certain holiday practices at federal Veterans Health Administration facilities, with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(MLV) Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSJR 24(MLV) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSJR 24(STA)? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Kelly and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(MLV) Relating to certain holiday practices at federal Veterans Health Administration facilities. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 159 Message dated April 15 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act relating to air ambulance service providers, air ambulance membership 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2486 agreements, and regulation of air ambulance service providers and air ambulance membership agreements by the division of insurance; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 159(L&C) Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 159(L&C) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 159? Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Kelly and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 159(L&C) "An Act relating to air ambulance service providers, air ambulance membership agreements, and regulation of air ambulance service providers and air ambulance membership agreements by the division of insurance; and providing for an effective date." Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2487 Port of Anchorage Intermodal Expansion Project Quarterly Report from Dan Sullivan, Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage in accordance with Chapter 5, FSSLA 2011 (SB 46) NOVAGOLD Resources Inc., 2013 Annual Report from Gregory A. Lang, President and CEO Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 23 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 75, amending certain audit requirements for entities receiving contributions from permanent fund dividends; requiring the three main campuses of the University of Alaska to apply to be included on the contribution list for contributions from permanent fund dividends; and requiring the university to pay an application fee for each campus separately listed on the contribution list for contributions from permanent fund dividends was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 25 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(MLV) Urging the United States Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Veterans who served in the waters defined by and in the airspace over the combat zone in Vietnam, was read the second time. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2488 Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2273. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) Urging the United States Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Veterans who served in the waters defined by and in the airspace over the combat zone in Vietnam; and urging the United States Congress to pass the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013 and to establish a national center for the diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances, was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) Urging the United States Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Veterans who served in the waters defined by and in the airspace over the combat zone in Vietnam; and urging the United States Congress to pass the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013 and to establish a national center for the diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 25(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2489 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 22 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 2299). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 25, urging the United States Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Veterans who served in the waters defined by and in the airspace over the combat zone in Vietnam, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 22 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HCR 19 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19(HSS) was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19(HSS) Supporting Recover Alaska in its efforts to reduce excessive alcohol consumption and its effects, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2490 CSHCR 19(HSS) Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19(HSS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Soldotna High School Football Team 2013 Medium School Champions Representative(s) Olson Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Jessica Roper Representative(s) Olson Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association U-16 Girls Ice Hawks Representative(s) Olson Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Gary Hale Representative(s) Olson Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2491 Honoring - Juneteenth Celebration in Alaska 2014 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 - Top 40 Under 40 - 2014 Fairbanks Recipients Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Jon Ryan Furlong Representative(s) Olson Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Peter Frank Micciche 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 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 328 Senator Dunleavy, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Labor and Commerce Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 328(L&C) "An Act establishing the Board of Massage Therapists; relating to the licensing of massage therapists; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2492 HB 143 Senator Dunleavy, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Labor and Commerce Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 143(FIN) "An Act relating to crewmember fishing licenses; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 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 193 SENATE BILL NO. 193 "An Act relating to bonds required for contractors" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HJR 25 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) Urging the United States Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Veterans who served in the waters defined by and in the airspace over the combat zone in Vietnam; and urging the United States Congress to pass the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013 and to establish a national center for the diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 22 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 25, urging the United States Congress to restore the presumption of a service 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2493 connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Veterans who served in the waters defined by and in the airspace over the combat zone in Vietnam, was 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 11:00 a.m., April 16, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2494 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 Apr 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB 219 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX + HB 379 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 210 SCHOOLS: RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, CRISIS TRG += HB 32 LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE += HB 199 VPSO FIREARMS += HB 239 EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY += HB 240 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS += HB 241 EXTEND BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY += HB 242 EXTEND PT & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD += HB 75 CONTRIBUTION FROM PFD: AUDITS; UNIVERSITY += HB 378 MOTOR VEHICLES: REGISTRATION, COMMERCIAL += HB 293 LICENSE PLATES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 220 PERS/TRS STATE CONTRIBUTIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2495 FINANCE (continued) Apr 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 297 HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEMS += HB 293 LICENSE PLATES += HB 263 EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM += HCR 15 TASK FORCE ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS += HB 268 BIG BULL MOOSE DERBIES; SNOW TOWN ICE CL. + HB 121 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK + HB 204 SALMON & HERRING PRODUCT DEV'T TAX CREDIT + HB 379 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX + HB 308 ALASKA SECURITIES ACT EXEMPTIONS + HB 361 LICENSING OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS + HB 160 LICENSING OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS + HB 116 PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE += SB 48 PERS CONTRIBUTIONS BY MUNICIPALITIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += HB 278 EDUCATION + HB 385 PERS/TRS STATE CONTRIBUTIONS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 134 MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR MEDISET PRESCRIPTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 15 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM += HB 140 REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT += HB 127 OMBUDSMAN += HB 250 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2496 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:30 AM + HB 127 OMBUDSMAN + HB 140 REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT + HB 60 UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFERS ON DEATH + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 16 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:00 AM + HB 281 PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION + HB 309 DISTILLERY LICENSES + HB 357 ACCESS TO LICENSED PREMISES + HB 169 RCA REGULATION OF TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES += SB 8 PHARMACY AUDITS <Bill Hearing Canceled by Request of Sponsor> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Informational Hearing: Updates from the Field - Part II The Alaska Support Industry Alliance Apr 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 18 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Alaska Marine Highway System: Update on New Ferries Apr 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 211 STATE LAND AND MATERIALS ---------------------------------------- 2014-04-15 Senate Journal Page 2497 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 266 & HB 267 Apr 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Departments: Administration Correction Law Military & Veterans' Affairs Natural Resources Revenue Governor's Office Court System Apr 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 18 Friday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 17 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/11/14 -- Confirmation of Governor's Appointees