Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2016-06-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2016-06-03 Senate Journal Page 2961 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday June 3, 2016 Twelfth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:06 a.m. in the Terry Miller Legislative Office Building gymnasium. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Kelly was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators McGuire, Stedman were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Romo Marasigan. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, Make us grateful today. Fill us with love and wonder for all the riches you have given us and free us from petty desires. Amen. Senator Coghill led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the ninth through eleventh legislative days of the fourth special session be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent Senators McGuire, Stedman be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senators McGuire, Stedman were excused. 2016-06-03 Senate Journal Page 2962 Messages from the Governor HB 216 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on June 2 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(RES) "An Act relating to obstruction or interference with a person's free passage on or use of navigable water; and amending the definition of 'navigable water' under the Alaska Land Act." Chapter 14, SLA 2016 Effective Date: 8/31/16 SB 154 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on June 2 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(STA) "An Act relating to special registration plates commemorating the Blood Bank of Alaska; relating to special request registration plates celebrating the arts; and relating to the Alaska State Council on the Arts." Chapter 15, SLA 2016 Effective Date: 8/31/16 HB 125 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on June 2 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 125 "An Act relating to the sale of products containing dextromethorphan; relating to the regulation of dextromethorphan by municipalities; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 16, SLA 2016 Effective Date: 6/3/16 2016-06-03 Senate Journal Page 2963 Messages from the House HB 27 Message dated May 31 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendments to CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(JUD) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(HSS) am S "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to hearings on and plans for permanent placement of a child in need of aid; relating to school placement and transportation for children in foster care; relating to foster care transition programs; relating to emergency and temporary placement of a child in need of aid; relating to transitional living arrangements for children in foster care; and amending Rule 17.2, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure." HB 256 Message dated May 31 was read stating the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN), thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; repealing appropriations; making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." The Senate adopted CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256 on May 31. 2016-06-03 Senate Journal Page 2964 HB 257 Message dated May 31 was read stating the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN), thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." The Senate adopted CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257 on May 31. Standing Committee Reports HB 374 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) "An Act relating to coverage under a state plan provided by the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; establishing the Alaska comprehensive health insurance fund; relating to a reinsurance program; relating to the definition of 'residents who are high risks'; relating to an application for a waiver for state innovation for health care insurance; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) Signing no recommendation: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Dunleavy, Olson, Micciche. Signing do pass: Senators Bishop, Hoffman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill is on today's calendar. 2016-06-03 Senate Journal Page 2965 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 374 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) "An Act relating to coverage under a state plan provided by the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; establishing the Alaska comprehensive health insurance fund; relating to a reinsurance program; relating to the definition of 'residents who are high risks'; relating to an application for a waiver for state innovation for health care insurance; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator MacKinnon, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2964. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) "An Act relating to coverage under a state plan provided by the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; establishing the Alaska comprehensive health insurance fund; relating to a reinsurance program; relating to the definition of 'residents who are high risks'; relating to an application for a waiver for state innovation for health care insurance; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 374(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 15 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 2016-06-03 Senate Journal Page 2966 Yeas: Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, MacKinnon, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Meyer Nays: Huggins, Dunleavy Excused: Kelly, McGuire, Stedman and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) 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. Citations Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Ceil Dunleavy Representative(s) Gattis Senator(s) Huggins, Meyer, Dunleavy, Stoltze, 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 citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2016-06-03 Senate Journal Page 2967 Engrossment HB 374 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) "An Act relating to coverage under a state plan provided by the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; establishing the Alaska comprehensive health insurance fund; relating to a reinsurance program; relating to the definition of 'residents who are high risks'; relating to an application for a waiver for state innovation for health care insurance; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., June 6, 2016. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:41 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2016-06-03 Senate Journal Page 2968 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 FINANCE Jun 06 Monday Bill Ray Center 230 3:00 PM += SB 128 PERM. FUND:DEPOSITS;DIVIDEND;EARNINGS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled