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2015-04-09 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0885 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 9, 2015 Eightieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:11 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Deacon Charles Rohrbacher, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life. Amen. 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0886 Senator Stoltze led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HB 56 Message dated April 8 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 56, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(STA) "An Act establishing Alaska Firefighters' Day." Message dated April 8 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 18 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 61 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0887 "An Act relating to special motor vehicle registration plates for recipients of the Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Coast Guard Cross, and other awards reflecting valor; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 153 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act expanding the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 158 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to a refined fuel surcharge; relating to the motor fuel tax; relating to a qualified dealer license; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 8 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Fisheries Orville Huntington - Huslia Robert Ruffner - Soldotna 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0888 This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Costello, Wielechowski, Coghill, Micciche, Stoltze. SB 15 The Finance Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 15 "An Act relating to the tax on policy year premiums for life insurance policies." Signing no recommendation: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senator Olson. Signing do pass: Senators Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. 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 Rules Committee. SB 39 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 39 "An Act repealing the film production tax credit; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective dates of secs. 31 - 33, ch. 51, SLA 2012; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 464. Signing do pass: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senator Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senators Bishop, Hoffman. Signing do not pass: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 76 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 76 "An Act relating to private actions and remedies against real estate licensees for licensee relationships, disclosures, and activity before January 1, 2005; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Micciche, Costello. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0889 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 Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 102 SENATE BILL NO. 102 BY SENATOR DUNLEAVY, entitled: "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to the duties of school districts; relating to course mastery requirements; relating to school funding; relating to training for school employees and mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect; relating to layoff of tenured teachers; relating to fiscal notes prepared by the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to notification of proposed agency actions; and repealing requirements for minimum expenditures for instruction." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 33 SENATE BILL NO. 33 "An Act relating to remittance of tire fees; and providing for an effective date" 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. 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0890 SENATE BILL NO. 33 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 33 "An Act relating to remittance of tire fees; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 33 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski and so, SENATE BILL NO. 33 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. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 47 SENATE BILL NO. 47 "An Act relating to exemptions for cash surrender values, accrued dividends, and loan values of life insurance and annuity contracts" was read the third time. Senator Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Egan was required to vote. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 47 "An Act relating to exemptions for cash surrender values, accrued dividends, and loan values of life insurance and annuity contracts" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0891 SB 47 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Nays: Dunleavy and so, SENATE BILL NO. 47 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 86 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN) "An Act relating to a refined fuel surcharge; relating to the motor fuel tax; relating to a qualified dealer license; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in third reading to the April 9 calendar (page 871), was before the Senate in third reading. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN) be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, the bill was returned to the Rules Committee. Citations Honoring - Glennallen High School Panthers 2015 2A State Girls Basketball Champions Representative(s) Colver, Talerico Senator(s) Bishop, Dunleavy, Meyer, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Bob and Lora Craig Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0892 Honoring - Knik 11-12 Majors All-Star Baseball Team Representative(s) Saddler Senator(s) Stoltze, MacKinnon, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Raymond Pederson Senator(s) Stedman, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins In Memoriam - Emma Jean Thompson Senator(s) Kelly, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Bruce Willard Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Dr. James Madonna Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Peter Hupperton Jr. Representative(s) Johnson, Tilton Senator(s) McGuire, Stoltze, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - William Bruu Representative(s) Neuman Senator(s) Huggins, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0893 In Memoriam - Evelyn Bush Representative(s) Hughes, Colver, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Tilton Senator(s) Stoltze, Huggins, Dunleavy, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, 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. Unfinished Business HB 4 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on HOUSE BILL NO. 4 "An Act relating to automated external defibrillators." Without objection, it was so ordered. 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 33 SENATE BILL NO. 33 "An Act relating to remittance of tire fees; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 47 SENATE BILL NO. 47 "An Act relating to exemptions for cash surrender values, accrued dividends, and loan values of life insurance and annuity contracts" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0894 Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 10, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:10 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0895 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 09 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 88 TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: + SB 79 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS & ADMIN Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += HB 75 MARIJUANA REG;CLUBS;MUNIS;LOCAL OPT ELECT + SB 100 NORTH SLOPE GAS PROJ PROP TAX;ASSESSMENT Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 89 PARENT RIGHTS: EDUCATION; SCHOOL ABSENCE += SB 37 SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 84 LANG. IMMERSION SCHOOLS/TEACHER CERTS. + SB 102 UNFUNDED ED. MANDATES;TRAINING; TEACHERS ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0896 FINANCE Apr 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 26 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Recessed to 7:00 pm -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 56 MUNI ENERGY IMPROVEMNT ASSESSMNTS/BONDS += SCR 1 CIVICS EDUCATION TASK FORCE += SJR 2 CONST. AM: G.O. BONDS FOR STUDENT LOANS + SB 22 MOTOR VEHICLE REG. TAX: COLLECTION COSTS SB 50 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT <Pending Referral> Apr 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 140 LEG. APPROVAL: AK RAILROAD REVENUE BONDS + SB 70 GAS PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY;PARKS;REFUGES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 71 VACCINE CERTIFICATION FOR PHARMACISTS += SB 26 BUDGET: CAPITAL Apr 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 8 POWERS OF ATTORNEY + SB 72 DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 98 PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYS. EXAM. -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 65 JUVENILE JUSTICE ADJUDICATIONS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0897 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 10 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Testimony <Public and Invited> -- + SB 14 MEDICAL BOARD; MEDICAL REVIEW ORG. + HB 65 LEG./PUB. OFFICIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE + SJR 3 CONST. AM: MEMBERSHIP OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL + SB 8 INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION LICENSES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 09 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Public Testimony -- + SB 61 MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM Senate Bill: INSURANCE; RISK MGT; HOLDING COMPANIES <Pending Introduction & Referral> + SB 99 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG + HB 149 NATIVE CORP. ART. AMENDMENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Public Testimony -- + HJR 18 LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS + SB 101 STATE PARKS FEES & SALES OF MERCHANDISE += SB 50 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0898 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 83 PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT + SB 89 PARENT RIGHTS: EDUCATION; SCHOOL ABSENCE <Pending Referral> += SB 1 REGULATION OF SMOKING -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time & Date Change -- 8:00 am += SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES <Pending Referral> < Sponsor Presentation > 9:00 am -- Public Testimony -- + Confirmation of Governor's Appointments: Board of Fisheries: Orville Huntington & Robert Ruffner + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 66 PASSENGER & REC. VEHICLE RENTAL TAX ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 09 Thursday House Finance 519 5:00 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-09 Senate Journal Page 0899 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB72 AND HB73 Apr 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM HB 72 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS HB 73 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Organizational Meeting ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 17 Friday House Chamber 1:00 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees