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2015-04-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0943 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 13, 2015 Eighty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:04 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator McGuire. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear God, as we enter the final week of session, I pray that You will instruct us, give us wisdom, and teach us in the way we should go. Direct our steps, let our ears be inclined to hear Your voice. Help us to be quick to hear and listen, and slow to speak. Lord, I pray that we would be led by Your hand, and that You alone will guide us down the way that You would have us go. I know You speak to us in many different ways, so I also ask that when You speak, we will recognize that it is You. Help us to hear and recognize Your voice, and do Your will. I recognize that we need You desperately, and ask that we would sense Your presence in every aspect of our lives. Let us acknowledge You in all that we do in daily life, because Your Word says: "In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:6) I believe and trust in You Lord, and know we can rely on You! 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0944 Bless our sick today so that they may bear their illness in union with Jesus' sufferings and restore them quickly to health. Bless those who have grown old in your service and give them courage and strength in their faith. Lead us all to eternal glory. In the Lord's name I pray, Amen. Senator Coghill led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the eighty-second and eighty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HB 72 Message dated April 11 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference as requested to the House conferees considering: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 72(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs and capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 72(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs and capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date." 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0945 HB 73 Message dated April 11 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference as requested to the House conferees considering: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 73(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 73(FIN). Message dated April 13 was read stating: At this time, please consider this letter as notice for cancellation of the joint session scheduled for April 17, 2015. Message dated April 11 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 26 HOUSE BILL NO. 26 BY REPRESENTATIVES OLSON, Hughes, Kito, Kawasaki, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 68 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 68(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0946 "An Act relating to the preparation, electronic distribution, and posting of reports by state agencies." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 116 HOUSE BILL NO. 116 BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Standing Committee Reports SB 34 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to investment of the power cost equalization endowment fund; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 58 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 58 "An Act relating to workers' compensation and transportation network companies; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0947 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 58(L&C) "An Act relating to transportation network companies and drivers; relating to transportation network company and driver automobile insurance; relating to workers' compensation for horse carriage services and transportation network company drivers; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Meyer, Stevens. Signing do pass: Senator Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 70 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 70 "An Act relating to exceptions from designation as a special purpose site under art. VIII, sec. 7 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska for portions of Denali State Park, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, and Willow Creek State Recreation Area to allow leasing a right-of-way for a natural gas pipeline" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 70(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunleavy, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0948 HB 149 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 149 am "An Act relating to an amendment of the articles of incorporation of certain Native corporations to establish a lower quorum requirement for shareholder meetings." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Stevens. 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 Resolutions SCR 12 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 BY THE SENATE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 146, relating to a municipal tax exemption for certain subdivided property. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 13 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to voting and abstention from voting. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0949 SJR 18 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Supporting the leases issued by the United States Department of the Interior to Royal Dutch Shell in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas; urging the Governor of the State of Washington, the Seattle City Council, and other public officials in the State of Washington to refrain from destructive attacks on the economy, jobs, and lives of the people of this state and the State of Washington and to look first at closing the Boeing production facilities to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from commercial activity; inviting Royal Dutch Shell to use a port in this state as the homeport of its Arctic drilling fleet if the lease with the Port of Seattle is terminated; and requesting that the Alaska Congressional delegation support restricting the Export-Import Bank of the United States to lending only to small businesses. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 108 SENATE BILL NO. 108 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act repealing and reenacting the Alaska Securities Act, including provisions relating to exempt securities and transactions; relating to registration of securities, firms, and agents that offer or sell securities and investment advice; relating to administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement provisions, including restitution and civil penalties for violations; allowing certain civil penalties to be used for an investor training 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0950 fund; establishing increased civil penalties for harming older Alaskans; retaining provisions concerning corporations organized under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; amending Rules 4, 5, 54, 65, and 90, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Governor's transmittal letter dated April 11: Dear President Meyer: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the Alaska Securities Act and certain provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) proxy solicitations. The bill would modify AS 45 by adding a new chapter, AS 45.56, relating to the Alaska Securities Act. The proposed updates would modernize and streamline the State's outdated securities laws to recognize industry changes and to support new means of raising capital, while enhancing investor protections and remedies. By adopting relevant provisions of the Uniform Securities Act (2002), this new Alaska Securities Act would incorporate proven successful practices in the industry, but maintain Alaska-specific provisions relevant to the unique features of the state. Moreover, the updates would eliminate redundant or outdated references and practices. Currently, AS 45.55 governs securities transactions in the state. Since its adoption in 1961, there have only been two relevant changes to our securities law. In 1999, a portion of the existing law was revised after the passage of the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996. In 2014, Chapter 46, SLA 2014 eliminated several filing 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0951 requirements for certain securities exemptions, but otherwise left the majority of the Alaska Securities Act unchanged. It remains outdated. By example, the current version of the Alaska Securities Act limits official notification of certain dates to telegram or telephone, but not electronic means, and continues to list stock exchanges that have merged with other entities or no longer exist. The financial industry has changed dramatically in the last 15 years, and an entire overhaul of the Alaska Securities Act is necessary to put the State's laws governing securities transactions in line with other regulatory regimes. Using the Uniform Securities Act as a springboard for changes to the Alaska Securities Act, our State benefits from a time-tested regulatory regime that has been adopted and used in at least 20 other states. By incorporating provisions proven to improve the regulation of the securities industry in other states into our laws, the state and persons doing business here will benefit. Using the Uniform Securities Act for the basic framework also provides familiarity to many industry professionals that are familiar with the Alaska Securities Act. Using the Uniform Securities Act as the starting point, the bill would incorporate several Alaska-specific provisions aimed at protecting and supporting the public and industry. By example, proposed AS 45.56.220 would provide an exemption for small intrastate investment opportunities, commonly referred to as "crowdfunding." This would encourage local capital raising without burdensome administrative oversight and still provide necessary protections to Alaskan investors. Additionally, most notice filings relating to small projects or investments are eliminated, but investor protections are maintained. The bill would update enforcement provisions by increasing penalties for those who violate the Alaska Securities Act, allow restitution to be ordered to compensate victims for their losses, and provide for enhanced civil penalties against violators who harm or injure an older Alaskan. Further, the bill would direct that a small portion of civil penalties may be used to provide investor education to Alaskans. 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0952 The bill also would modify existing provisions related to the treatment of ANCSA proxy solicitations in the existing chapter, AS 45.55. These limited modifications do not change any substantive law, but instead reorganize the existing laws regulating ANCSA proxy solicitations into their own chapter, as they are best regulated. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor SB 109 SENATE BILL NO. 109 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act requiring a legislator to abstain from voting on questions affecting an enterprise if the legislator or member of the legislator's immediate family has a substantial financial interest in the enterprise, and requiring a legislator to refrain from taking or withholding official action or exerting official influence in certain matters in which the legislator's action or influence could benefit or harm another person; adding a definition of 'financial interest' to the Legislative Ethics Act; making this Act conditionally effective; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 71 SENATE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to the practice of pharmacy; and relating to the administration of vaccines and related emergency medications" was read the second time. 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0953 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. 71 was read the third time. Senators Micciche, Stevens, Bishop, MacKinnon, Egan, Ellis, Costello, McGuire 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. 71 "An Act relating to the practice of pharmacy; and relating to the administration of vaccines and related emergency medications" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 71 Third Reading - Final Passage 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. 71 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 39 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(L&C) "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" was read the third time. Senator Coghill moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of specific amendments, those being Amendments No. 1 through 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0954 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "credit;": Insert "relating to the oil and gas production tax;" Page 1, following line 4: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 43.55.024(j) is amended to read: (j) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a [A] producer may apply against the producer's tax liability for the calendar year under AS 43.55.011(e) a tax credit in the amount specified in this subsection for each barrel of oil taxable under AS 43.55.011(e) that does not meet any of the criteria in AS 43.55.160(f) or (g) and that is produced during a calendar year after December 31, 2013, from leases or properties north of 68 degrees North latitude. Oil produced from each lease or property within a unit or nonunitized reservoir that has cumulatively produced 400,000,000 barrels of oil by the close of the most recent calendar year and from which the average daily production of oil from the unit or nonunitized reservoir during the most recent calendar year exceeded 20,000 barrels is not eligible for a credit under this subsection. A tax credit under this subsection may not reduce a producer's tax liability for a calendar year under AS 43.55.011(e) below the amount calculated under AS 43.55.011(f). The amount of the tax credit for a barrel of taxable oil subject to this subsection produced during a month of the calendar year is (1) $8 for each barrel of taxable oil if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is less than $80 a barrel; (2) $7 for each barrel of taxable oil if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is greater than or equal to $80 a barrel, but less than $90 a barrel; (3) $6 for each barrel of taxable oil if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is greater than or equal to $90 a barrel, but less than $100 a barrel; (4) $5 for each barrel of taxable oil if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is greater than or equal to $100 a barrel, but less than $110 a barrel; 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0955 (5) $4 for each barrel of taxable oil if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is greater than or equal to $110 a barrel, but less than $120 a barrel; (6) $3 for each barrel of taxable oil if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is greater than or equal to $120 a barrel, but less than $130 a barrel; (7) $2 for each barrel of taxable oil if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is greater than or equal to $130 a barrel, but less than $140 a barrel; (8) $1 for each barrel of taxable oil if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is greater than or equal to $140 a barrel, but less than $150 a barrel; (9) zero if the average gross value at the point of production for the month is greater than or equal to $150 a barrel." Page 1, line 5: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, line 16: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, line 19: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, line 23: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, lines 25 - 26: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, following line 27: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 14. Section 1 of this Act takes effect January 1, 2016." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0956 Page 3, line 28: Delete "Sections 1, 3, 5 - 7, and 9 - 11" Insert "Sections 2, 4, 6 - 8, and 10 - 12" Page 3, line 29: Delete "Section 2" Insert "Section 3" Page 3, line 31: Delete "Section 4" Insert "Section 5" Page 4, line 2: Delete "secs. 12 - 14" Insert "secs. 13 - 16" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator MacKinnon objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 39(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 1, following "credit;": Insert "relating to the qualified in-state oil refinery infrastructure expenditures tax credit against the Alaska net income tax;" 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0957 Page 1, following line 4: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 43.20.053(a) is amended to read: (a) A taxpayer that owns an in-state oil refinery whose primary function is the manufacturing and sale of refined petroleum products to third parties in arm's length transactions may apply a credit against the tax due under this chapter for a qualified infrastructure expenditure incurred in the state for a tax year beginning after December 31, 2014, and before January 1, 2020. The total amount of credit a taxpayer may receive under this section may not exceed the lesser of 40 percent of qualified infrastructure expenditures incurred in the state during the tax year or $10,000,000 for each in-state refinery for which qualified expenditures are incurred. To qualify for a credit under this section, a taxpayer that is a corporation, joint venture, or partnership shall be headquartered in the state and be at least 51 percent owned by residents of the state." Page 1, line 5: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, line 16: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, line 19: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, line 23: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, lines 25 - 26: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0958 Page 3, following line 27: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 13. Section 1 of this Act takes effect January 1, 2016." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, line 28: Delete "Sections 1, 3, 5 - 7, and 9 - 11" Insert "Sections 2, 4, 6 - 8, and 10 - 12" Page 3, line 29: Delete "Section 2" Insert "Section 3" Page 3, line 31: Delete "Section 4" Insert "Section 5" Page 4, line 2: Delete "secs. 12 - 14" Insert "secs. 13 - 16" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator MacKinnon objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 39(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0959 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 1, line 1, following "credit;": Insert "relating to the oil and gas production tax;" Page 1, following line 4: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 43.55.160(f) is amended to read: (f) On and after January 1, 2014, in the calculation of an annual production tax value of a producer under (a)(1)(A) or (h)(1) of this section, the gross value at the point of production of oil or gas produced from a lease or property north of 68 degrees North latitude [MEETING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA] is reduced by 10 [20] percent for the first portion of a calendar year after the commencement of commercial production and the three immediately following calendar years, if [: (1)] the oil or gas is produced from a lease or property that is not located within a unit established under AS 38.05.180(p) for more than 20 years before the first commercial production on that lease or property, as that unit existed on the effective date of this section, and is [DOES NOT CONTAIN A LEASE THAT WAS] within a unit that did not have commercial production before January 1, 2014 [ON JANUARY 1, 2003; (2) THE OIL OR GAS IS PRODUCED FROM A PARTICIPATING AREA ESTABLISHED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2011, THAT IS WITHIN A UNIT FORMED UNDER AS 38.05.180(p) BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2003, IF THE PARTICIPATING AREA DOES NOT CONTAIN A RESERVOIR THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN IN A PARTICIPATING AREA ESTABLISHED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2011; (3) THE OIL OR GAS IS PRODUCED FROM ACREAGE THAT WAS ADDED TO AN EXISTING PARTICIPATING AREA BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2014, AND THE PRODUCER DEMONSTRATES TO THE DEPARTMENT THAT THE VOLUME OF OIL OR GAS PRODUCED IS FROM ACREAGE ADDED TO AN EXISTING PARTICIPATING AREA]. This subsection does not apply to gas produced before 2022 that is used in the state or to gas produced on and after January 1, 2022. A reduction under this subsection 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0960 may not reduce the gross value at the point of production below zero. [IN THIS SUBSECTION, "PARTICIPATING AREA" MEANS A RESERVOIR OR PORTION OF A RESERVOIR PRODUCING OR CONTRIBUTING TO PRODUCTION AS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.]" Page 1, line 5: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, line 16: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, line 19: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, line 23: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, lines 25 - 26: Delete "sec. 7" Insert "sec. 8" Page 3, following line 27: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 13. Section 1 of this Act takes effect January 1, 2016." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, line 28: Delete "Sections 1, 3, 5 - 7, and 9 - 11" Insert "Sections 2, 4, 6 - 8, and 10 - 12" 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0961 Page 3, line 29: Delete "Section 2" Insert "Section 3" Page 3, line 31: Delete "Section 4" Insert "Section 5" Page 4, line 2: Delete "secs. 12 - 14" Insert "secs. 13 - 16" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator MacKinnon objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 39(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(L&C) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(L&C) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0962 CSSB 39(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Hoffman, Olson, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(L&C) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 2 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to contracting state debt for postsecondary student loans, was read the second time. 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 JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 was read the third time. Senators Hoffman, Stoltze, Wielechowski, Costello, Stevens, Micciche, Bishop, Egan, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to contracting state debt for postsecondary student loans, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0963 SJR 2 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Nays: Stedman and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to a legislative task force on civics education, was read the second time. Senator Dunleavy, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Education Committee Substitute offered on page 489. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(EDC) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. Senators Giessel, MacKinnon, Bishop, Micciche, Coghill, Hoffman, Gardner 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. 1(EDC) Relating to a legislative task force on civics education, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 1(EDC) Second Reading - Final Passage 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 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0964 and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(EDC) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HCR 3 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RLS) Urging the governor and the attorney general to pursue all legal and legislative options to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and areas of the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas to oil and gas exploration, development, and production, was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RLS) be held to the April 14 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citations Honoring - Ed Leach Senator(s) Wielechowski, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Representative(s) Gruenberg Honoring - Shanna Mall Senator(s) Wielechowski, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Representative(s) Gruenberg Honoring - thread Senator(s) Wielechowski, Ellis, Meyer, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0965 Honoring - Mr. Thomas Gossard Head Teacher and Selfless Citizen of Cooper Landing Senator(s) Micciche, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Chenault Honoring - Jayton Rizzo 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Award and Eagle Scout Award Senator(s) Micciche, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Chenault Honoring - Jewel Jones Senator(s) Wielechowski, Ellis, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Honoring - U.S. Senator Mark Begich Senator(s) Ellis, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Guttenberg Honoring - Soldotna High School Football Team 2014 State Champions Galen Brantley - Head Coach Senator(s) Micciche, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Olson Honoring - USO Malauulu Representative(s) LeDoux, Gara Senator(s) Wielechowski, Ellis, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0966 Honoring - Ariel Hasse 2014 Essay Scholarship Contest Winner NRA/National Foundation of Women Legislators Representative(s) Hughes, Gattis, Colver, Keller, Neuman, Tilton Senator(s) Dunleavy, Huggins, Stoltze, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Anchorage 100th Anniversary Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) McGuire, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Annabelle Hernandez Mrs. Alaska United States 2015 Representative(s) Josephson, Lynn Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Mabel W. Pike Educational Center Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) McGuire, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Fairbanks Arctic Bears High School Girls Hockey Program Representative(s) Wool Senator(s) Bishop, Meyer, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - KFAR 660 AM 75th Anniversary Representative(s) Wool Senator(s) Bishop, Meyer, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0967 Honoring - Kristin Timm 2015 Vizzie Award Winner Representative(s) Wool Senator(s) Bishop, Meyer, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Kristine "Krissi" Louise Boggs Representative(s) Edgmon Senator(s) Hoffman, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - John Lackey Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Anchorage Police Department School Resource Officer Program Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Hmong Alaska Community, Inc. Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Anchorage Schools Foundation Endowment Fund Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - People to People Student Ambassador Program Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0968 Honoring - UAA Lady Seawolves Basketball Team Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Rogers Park Elementary School 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Alaska Resource Education Representative(s) Saddler Senator(s) MacKinnon, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Dale Forest Wanner Senator(s) Wielechowski, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Representative(s) LeDoux In Memoriam - R. Kevin Rainey Senator(s) Micciche, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Olson In Memoriam - Mark Devenney Coach, Teacher and Friend Senator(s) Micciche, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Olson In Memoriam - Geraldine Charlie Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Meyer, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0969 In Memoriam - Shirley Barrington Representative(s) LeDoux Senator(s) Wielechowski, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze In Memoriam - H.J. "Robbie" Robinson Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Caroline Lucille Hendrixson Representative(s) Ortiz Senator(s) Stedman, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, 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 HJR 18 Senators Giessel, Dunleavy, Costello, Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 99 Senators Gardner, Bishop, Costello, McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 99 "An Act relating to alcoholic beverages; relating to the regulation of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages; relating to licenses, endorsements, and permits involving alcoholic beverages; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to offenses involving alcoholic beverages; relating to 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0970 the offense of minor consuming; relating to revocation of a driver's license for a minor consuming offense; relating to the effect of the revocation of a driver's license for a minor consuming offense on a motor vehicle liability insurance policy; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 109 Senators Gardner, Egan, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 109 "An Act requiring a legislator to abstain from voting on questions affecting an enterprise if the legislator or member of the legislator's immediate family has a substantial financial interest in the enterprise, and requiring a legislator to refrain from taking or withholding official action or exerting official influence in certain matters in which the legislator's action or influence could benefit or harm another person; adding a definition of 'financial interest' to the Legislative Ethics Act; making this Act conditionally effective; and providing for an effective date." 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 39 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(L&C) "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 71 SENATE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to the practice of pharmacy; and relating to the administration of vaccines and related emergency medications" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0971 SJR 2 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to contracting state debt for postsecondary student loans, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 1 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(EDC) Relating to a legislative task force on civics education, 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 14, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:07 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0972 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 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 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 84 LANG. IMMERSION SCHOOLS/TEACHER CERTS. + SB 102 UNFUNDED ED. MANDATES;TRAINING; TEACHERS + SB 37 SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 34 PCE ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT += SB 70 GAS PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY;PARKS;REFUGES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0973 FINANCE (continued) Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + HB 161 MEDICAID: USED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT + SB 82 ALCOHOL/SUBST ABUSE PROGRAM MITIGATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 53 ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES + HB 146 MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + HB 158 REFINED FUEL SURCHARGE;MOTOR FUEL TAX + HB 106 UNIFORM INTER.CHILD SUPPORT;PARENTAGE <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 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> -- + HCR 9 CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGM. HERNIA ACTION DAY -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0974 RESOURCES Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Public Testimony -- HB 100 UREA/AMMONIA FACILITY TAX CREDIT <Pending Referral> <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + HB 41 SPORT FISHING SERVICES <Pending Referral> <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + HB 153 PALMER HAY FLATS GAME REFUGE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 57 CLEAN AIR ACT PLAN -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 101 STATE PARKS FEES & SALES OF MERCHANDISE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM -- Location Change -- = SB 50 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time & Date Change -- 8:00 am += SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES -- Public Testimony -- <Sponsor Presentation> 9:00 am + Confirmation of Governor's Appointments: Board of Fisheries: Orville Huntington & Robert Ruffner -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0975 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- = SB 58 TRANSPORT NETWORK SVES. & WORKERS COMP -- Public Testimony -- = SB 89 PARENT RIGHTS: EDUCATION; SCHOOL ABSENCE -- Public Testimony -- = SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES SB 67 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS -- Public Testimony -- = SB 9 ELECTION PAMPHLETS -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 13 Monday House Finance 519 5:00 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Agenda: Anchorage LIO ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 72 AND HB 73 Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM += HB 72 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 73 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Department Closeouts - Dept. of Environmental Conservation - Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development (Continued on next page) 2015-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0976 (Continued from previous page) - Dept. of Law - Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs - Dept. of Public Safety - Dept. of Revenue - Judiciary - Governor - Debt Service Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Department Closeouts Departments to be Announced Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Department Closeouts Departments to be Announced Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Department Closeouts Departments to be Announced ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON SJR13 Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM SJR 13 OCS OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 17 Friday House Chamber 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Consideration of Governor's Appointees