Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-04-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0819 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 7, 2017 Eighty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kirk Elmore, Landmark Apostolic Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Today God I want to first and foremost acknowledge you and your many blessings to your people. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people who you place in our path. To be a reflection of your grace and kindness by our actions and through our words. In Romans 12:10-11(KJV) the bible says, "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord." Lord Jesus in this chamber there are men and women whose office is to serve the people of Alaska. God this task is not an easy one. With it comes a great burden. The difficulties of making decisions that affect our great state can be overwhelming. I pray here today that God you will equip these men and women and lead them as they consider the matters set before them. Let them do this with love, compassion and the 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0820 common good. Lord Jesus I pray for their strength and wisdom. I lift up their families and ask for your blessings to be on them all. As a public servant let their words and actions be ones that are considerate of the diversity and unique needs of our state. Let us remember that being humble is still a virtue and honesty and truth will stand against popular opinion. Today God I ask that your spirit fill these halls let it move in this chamber and let it guide these elected officials as they lead our state into a time of hope and prosperity. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen. Senator Coghill led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eightieth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Fish and Game Board of Game 2016 Report of Changes Made to Resident and Nonresident Big Game Hunting Opportunity Allocations in accordance with AS 16.05.050 Alaska Energy Authority Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project Alaska Intertie Project Annual Capital Project Status Reports in accordance with AS 44.83.950 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0821 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Alaska Minerals Commission 2017 Report in accordance with AS 44.33.431 Alaska Aerospace Corporation 2016 Annual Report January 30, 2017 in accordance with AS 26.27.100 Alaska Board of Pharmacy 2017 Prescription Drug Monitoring Report to the Thirtieth Legislature February 3, 2017 in accordance with AS 17.30.200 Department of Labor and Workforce Development 2015 Report on Nonresidents Working in Alaska January 2017 in accordance with AS 36.10.130 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 7 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Wayne Hogue - Kotzebue Donovan Rulien II - Anchorage Marja Beltrami - Anchorage Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert Klein - Anchorage Rex Leath - Wasilla 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0822 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors Jeffrey Koonce - Anchorage Elizabeth Johnston - Fairbanks John Kerr - Anchorage Richard Jones - Juneau Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Michelle McMullin - Anchorage Jennifer Lombardo - Anchorage Terriann Shell - Big Lake Board of Chiropractic Examiners Jonathan Vito - Anchorage Brian Larson - Soldotna Board of Dental Examiners Michael Moriarty - Seward Steven Scheller - Fairbanks Gail Walden - Wasilla Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Clay Bezenek - Ketchikan Alaska Labor Relations Agency Elizabeth Pierce - Anchorage Lee Holen - Anchorage Marijuana Control Board Nicholas Miller - Anchorage Peter Mlynarik - Soldotna Mark Springer - Bethel Board of Marital and Family Therapy Nicole Jenkins - Palmer Karen Cunningham - Anchorage Board of Massage Therapists Traci Gilmour - Juneau Jill Motz - Wasilla 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0823 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Kathy Roberts - Anchorage Dana Brown - Fairbanks Kathryn Ostrom - Anchorage Board of Nursing Joseph Lefleur - Ketchikan Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Thomas Trosvig - Kodiak Board of Examiners in Optometry Erik Christianson - Ketchikan Board of Pharmacy James Henderson - Soldotna Lana Bell - Anchorage State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Jennifer Carlson - Fairbanks Rebecca Bingham - Anchorage Board of Professional Counselors Eleanor Vinson - Juneau Harold Henderson - Wasilla Anne Brainerd Marko - Fairbanks Debra Hamilton - Soldotna Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Deborah Gideon - Anchorage Suzanne Dutson - Juneau Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Renee Piszczek - Fairbanks Real Estate Commission Eric Bushnell - Wasilla Guy Mickel - Ward Cove David Pruhs - Fairbanks 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0824 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Deirdre Ford - Anchorage Stephen Hagedorn - Anchorage Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Brett Stubbs - Anchorage Linda Murphy - Soldotna Donna Phillips - Girdwood Aaron Plikat - Anchorage Lake Williams - Fairbanks Saleutogi Letuligasenoa - Fairbanks Rick Traini - Anchorage 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 Costello, Chair; Senators Hughes, Meyer, Stevens, Gardner. SB 80 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 80 "An Act relating to telecommunications services for certain disabled subscribers; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 80(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senator Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hughes. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 95 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to the mariculture revolving loan fund and loans and grants from the fund; and providing for an effective date." 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0825 Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Hughes, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 102 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 102 "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; and relating to the Alaska higher education investment fund." Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Giessel, Coghill. Signing no recommendation: Senators Begich, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 103 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 103 "An Act establishing the Alaska education innovation grant program; eliminating the Alaska education grant program and the Alaska performance scholarship program; redesignating the Alaska higher education investment fund as the Alaska education innovation grant fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing amend: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Begich, Giessel, Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0826 SB 104 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to the duties of the state Board of Education and Early Development; and relating to school curriculum." Signing amend: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Giessel, Coghill. Signing no recommendation: Senators Begich, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 10 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 BY SENATOR COSTELLO, Proclaiming 2018 to be the Alaska Year of Innovation. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and State Affairs Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 108 SENATE BILL NO. 108 BY SENATOR GIESSEL, entitled: "An Act relating to the State Medical Board; relating to the licensing of physicians, osteopaths, and podiatrists; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0827 SB 109 SENATE BILL NO. 109 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to background investigation requirements for state employees whose job duties require access to certain federal tax information; relating to persons under contract with the state with access to certain federal tax information; establishing state personnel procedures required for employee access to certain federal tax information; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Corrections Governor's transmittal letter dated April 6: Dear President Kelly: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to personnel and procurement procedures, including national criminal history record checks, for State employees and contractors accessing certain federal tax information. The bill would establish procedures to safeguard the confidentiality of certain federal tax information in the manner required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) security and safeguarding requirements in 26 U.S.C. 6103(p)(4)(C) and Publication 1075 (published by the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service and updated September 30, 2016). The IRS requirements apply to State and local agencies that obtain certain federal tax information directly from the 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0828 IRS, an IRS authorized secondary source such as the Social Security Administration, the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement, the Bureau of Fiscal Service, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or another entity acting on behalf of the IRS pursuant to an agreement under 26 U.S.C. 6103(p)(2)(B). The recently updated IRS security guidelines in Publication 1075 require: · All State employees and contractors with access to certain federal tax information must undergo fingerprinting and a national criminal history record check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). · Agencies must develop a written policy that requires employees and contractors with access to certain federal tax information to complete a background investigation. The policy must include criteria to define qualifications to access federal tax information. · The background investigation for each employee or contractor must be done every ten years. · The background investigation also must include a check of local law enforcement agency records for the past five years and validation of the employee's eligibility to legally work in the United States. Legislation is necessary to require fingerprinting and an FBI national criminal history record check. Under Public Law 92-544, the FBI can conduct a national criminal history record check for a noncriminal justice purpose if required by a federal law or if a state has enacted a statute requiring this record check. Some State agencies already receive information directly from the IRS, or an IRS-authorized source, and this continued access is vital. The Department of Revenue, Child Support Services Division (CSSD), uses federal tax information to collect child support payments from noncustodial parents. In FY16, CSSD collected over $8.6 million in past due child support through the federal tax refund offset program. CSSD paid these garnished funds to the custodial parent or to the State for reimbursement of Temporary Aid to Needy Families benefits provided to the custodial parent. Continued access to federal tax information is critical to CSSD's efforts to collect child support for Alaskan families. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0829 The Department of Revenue uses federal tax information to ensure compliance for corporate income tax, motor fuel tax, and mining tax. It provides an auditing tool that can confirm that the correct amount of tax is paid to the State. The loss of federal tax information could impede audits and possibly allow businesses to escape paying the full amount of taxes due. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) Unemployment Insurance program is required by federal law to use the treasury offset program to recover certain unemployment compensation or risk loss of federal funding - over $22 million. AS 23.20.486 authorizes DOLWD to participate in the federal offset program, which includes confidential tax information subject to the safeguard requirements. DOLWD is currently working on programming and testing and expects to begin participation in the program in the spring of 2017. The Alaska unemployment compensation program estimates it will collect an estimated $300,000 to $400,000 annually through the offset program. To ensure continued access to federal tax information, the bill creates a new chapter in AS 39 for establishing State personnel procedures for State employees who access certain federal tax information. The bill also creates a new section in AS 30.36, establishing similar procedures for State contractors who access certain federal tax information. Those procedures include fingerprinting and an FBI national criminal history record check. Last, the bill amends AS 12.62.400 by adding a new subsection authorizing the Department of Public Safety to submit the fingerprints to the FBI and obtain a national criminal history record check. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0830 SB 110 SENATE BILL NO. 110 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the Travel Alaska Board; relating to a tourism marketing assessment; and establishing a tourism marketing fund." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 93 SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to security freezes on the credit reports or records of incapacitated persons and certain minors" was read the second time. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Gardner objected. SENATE BILL NO. 93 will advance to third reading on the April 10 calendar. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 5 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(JUD) "An Act prohibiting certain groups from soliciting and accepting contributions or from making certain contributions and expenditures during a regular or special legislative session; and prohibiting some lobbyists from making campaign contributions to certain groups" which had been held in third reading (page 777) was before the Senate. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0831 Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 3, following "session;": Insert "prohibiting a legislator from soliciting a contribution to a political party from a lobbyist;" Page 1, line 6: Delete "a new subsection" Insert "new subsections" Page 1, following line 11: Insert a new subsection to read: "(j) A legislator may not solicit a contribution to a political party from an individual required to register as a lobbyist under AS 24.45." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Micciche objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 5(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Kelly, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0832 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(JUD) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 3, following "session;": Insert "prohibiting a political party from soliciting or accepting a contribution from a lobbyist for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election of a candidate for the legislature;" Page 2, line 21: Delete "restriction" Insert "restrictions" Page 2, line 22, following "(g)": Insert "or (l)" Page 2, following line 24: Insert a new subsection to read: "(l) A political party may not solicit or accept a contribution from an individual required to register as a lobbyist under AS 24.45 for the purpose of influencing the outcome of the election of a candidate for the legislature." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Micciche objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 5(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 2? YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0833 Yeas: Begich, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Hughes, Olson, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(JUD) was automatically in third reading. Senator Micciche moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 1, line 3, following "session;": Insert "prohibiting the immediate family of certain lobbyists from making contributions to certain candidates for the legislature;" Page 2, line 22, following "section": Insert ", the restrictions on contributions by an individual who is a member of the immediate family of an individual required to register as a lobbyist under AS 24.45 in (l) of this section," Page 2, following line 24: Insert new subsections to read: "(l) An individual who is a member of the immediate family of an individual required to register as a lobbyist under AS 24.45 may not, at any time that the individual is subject to the registration requirement under AS 24.45 and for one year after the date of the individual's initial registration, or its renewal, make a contribution to a candidate for the legislature. However, an individual who is a member of the immediate family of an individual required to register as a lobbyist under AS 24.45 may make a contribution to a candidate for the legislature in a district in which the individual is eligible to vote or will be eligible to vote on the date of the election. An individual subject to the restrictions under this subsection shall report to the commission, 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0834 on a form provided by the commission, each contribution made while subject to this section. Upon request of the commission, the individual shall submit the information required under this subsection electronically. (m) In this section, "immediate family" has the meaning given in AS 24.60.990." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Micciche objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 5(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 3? YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Hughes, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 1, line 3: Delete "and" Page 1, line 4, following "groups": Insert "; requiring a legislator to abstain from taking or withholding official action or exerting official influence that could benefit or harm the legislator, a member of the legislator's immediate family, an employer of the legislator, or an employer of a member of the legislator's immediate family; relating to voting in an instance where the legislator may have a conflict of interest because of a financial or ownership interest of the legislator or a member of the legislator's immediate family, or an employer of the legislator or a member of the legislator's immediate family; and providing for an effective date" 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0835 Page 7, following line 21: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 6. AS 24.60.030(e) is amended to read: (e) A legislator may not directly, or by authorizing another to act on the legislator's behalf, (1) agree to, threaten to, or state or imply that the legislator will take or withhold a legislative, administrative, or political action, including support for or opposition to a bill, employment, nominations, and appointments, as a result of a person's decision to provide or not provide a political contribution, donate or not donate to a cause favored by the legislator, or provide or not provide a thing of value; (2) state or imply that the legislator will perform or refrain from performing a lawful constituent service as a result of a person's decision to provide or not provide a political contribution, donate or not donate to a cause favored by the legislator, or provide or not provide a thing of value; or (3) [UNLESS REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM RULES OF THE ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE,] take or withhold official action or exert official influence that could substantially benefit or harm the financial or ownership interest of the legislator or a [ANOTHER] person (A) who is a member of the legislator's immediate family; (B) by [WITH] whom the legislator or a member of the legislator's immediate family is employed; (C) with whom the legislator or a member of the legislator's immediate family is negotiating for employment; (D) from whom the legislator or a member of the legislator's immediate family has, in the immediately preceding 12-month period, received more than $4,000 of income; (E) from whom the legislator reasonably believes the legislator or a member of the legislator's immediate family will, in the immediately following 12-month period, receive more than $4,000 of income. * Sec. 7. AS 24.60.030(g) is repealed and reenacted to read: (g) Except for action on an appropriation bill that meets the requirements of AS 37.07.020(a) or 37.07.100 (Executive Budget Act) or a budget proposed by the Alaska Mental Health Trust 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0836 Authority under AS 47.30.046(a), when action by the legislature on a question that is before the legislature may substantially benefit or harm the financial or ownership interest of a legislator or another person described under (e)(3) of this section, the legislator shall request to be excused from (1) participating in the action and abstain from expressing a recommendation, objection, or nonobjection relating to the question when it is before a committee of the legislature; (2) voting on the question when it is before a committee of the legislature and, after making the request, abstain from voting unless otherwise permitted or required by a majority vote of the committee; (3) voting on the question when it is before a house of the legislature and, after making the request, abstain from voting if permitted by majority vote of the house. * Sec. 8. AS 24.60.030(j) is amended to read: (j) In this section, (1) "administrative hearing" means a quasi-judicial hearing before an agency; "administrative hearing" does not include an informal conference or review held by an agency before a final decision is issued or a rate-making proceeding or other nonadjudicative public hearing; (2) "substantially benefit or harm" means the effect on the person's financial or ownership interest is greater than the effect on the financial or ownership interest of the general public of the state. * Sec. 9. AS 24.60.990(a) is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (17) "financial or ownership interest" includes a property interest, a professional or private relationship, or an interest or involvement in a business, that is or may be a source of income, or from which, or as a result of which, a person has received, will receive, or expects to receive a financial benefit; "financial or ownership interest" does not include an interest of the state. * Sec. 10. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: CONDITIONAL EFFECT. Sections 6 - 10 of this Act take effect only if the Thirtieth Alaska State Legislature passes a resolution that amends Rule 34(b), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, to require a member to request to be excused from voting on a question 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0837 before a house of the legislature when the member has a conflict of interest that is reasonably likely to influence the member's vote on the question, and to allow a member's abstention from voting to be approved or disapproved by a majority vote. * Sec. 11. If, under sec. 10 of this Act, secs. 6 - 10 of this Act take effect, they take effect on the later of the effective date of the amendment made to Rule 34(b), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, as described in sec. 10 of this Act or on the date described in AS 01.10.070(c)." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Micciche objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 5(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 4? YEAS: 6 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(JUD) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(JUD) "An Act prohibiting certain groups from soliciting and accepting contributions or from making certain contributions and expenditures during a regular or special legislative session; and prohibiting some lobbyists from making campaign contributions to certain groups" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 5(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0838 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 54 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) which had been held in third reading (page 778) was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) "An Act relating to crime and criminal law; relating to violation of condition of release; relating to sex trafficking; relating to sentencing; relating to imprisonment; relating to parole; relating to probation; relating to driving without a license; relating to the pretrial services program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 54(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Micciche 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. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0839 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 54 Senator Coghill gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) "An Act relating to crime and criminal law; relating to violation of condition of release; relating to sex trafficking; relating to sentencing; relating to imprisonment; relating to parole; relating to probation; relating to driving without a license; relating to the pretrial services program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 54(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Micciche 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. SB 97 SENATE BILL NO. 97 which had been held in third reading (page 778) was before the Senate. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0840 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 97 "An Act relating to pension obligation bonds" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 97 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 97 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - National Geodetic Survey and NOAA Commissioned Corps Officers Senator(s) Stevens, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Stutes Honoring - 25th Anniversary of the Kenai River Classic Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Meyer, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - William Starr Representative(s) Saddler Senator(s) MacKinnon, Kelly, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0841 Honoring - Colleen Carlson Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - Paul Campbell Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - 2017 House Floor Staff Representative(s) LeDoux, Edgmon Senator(s) Wielechowski, Hoffman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson Honoring - Trans-Alaska Pipeline Operations 40th Anniversary Representative(s) Saddler Senator(s) Giessel, MacKinnon, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Hoffman, Hughes, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - Mrs. Alaska United States Organization Representative(s) Reinbold Senator(s) MacKinnon, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - Linda Behnken Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0842 In Memoriam - Ernest Barden, Jr. Senator(s) Wielechowski, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson Representative(s) LeDoux In Memoriam - Ronald Goughnour, PE, PMP Senator(s) Gardner, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Drummond In Memoriam - Jerry Greer Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Ann Lagerlef Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - David Lewis Sarber Representative(s) Josephson, Grenn Senator(s) Gardner, Costello, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Marie Giesbrecht Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0843 In Memoriam - Teri Rofkar Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Douglas Colin MacAllister Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Adeline Jean St. Clair Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Molly Parks Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Cecilia Ruby Seliotes Bolling Representative(s) Ortiz Senator(s) Stedman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0844 Unfinished Business SCR 10 Senators Hughes, Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Proclaiming 2018 to be the Alaska Year of Innovation. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 54 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) "An Act relating to crime and criminal law; relating to violation of condition of release; relating to sex trafficking; relating to sentencing; relating to imprisonment; relating to parole; relating to probation; relating to driving without a license; relating to the pretrial services program; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 6 Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to industrial hemp; and relating to controlled substances." Without objection, it was so ordered. President Kelly made the following appointments: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Board of Directors, Ex Officio Members Senator Micciche Senator Hoffman, alternate Senator Stevens, alternate Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0845 Engrossment SB 5 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(JUD) "An Act prohibiting certain groups from soliciting and accepting contributions or from making certain contributions and expenditures during a regular or special legislative session; and prohibiting some lobbyists from making campaign contributions to certain groups" was engrossed. SB 54 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) "An Act relating to crime and criminal law; relating to violation of condition of release; relating to sex trafficking; relating to sentencing; relating to imprisonment; relating to parole; relating to probation; relating to driving without a license; relating to the pretrial services program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 97 SENATE BILL NO. 97 "An Act relating to pension obligation bonds" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Kelly, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 10, 2017. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:08 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0846 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 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 106 MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: ECON DEVEL PROPERTY += SB 61 GAME REFUGE/CRIT HABITAT AREA BOUNDARIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 07 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 99 PRE-ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS/FUNDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 102 INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS; FUNDING += SB 103 ED GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIP;INNOVATIVE ED FUND += SB 104 EDUCATION CURRICULUM Apr 10 Monday Capitol 106 8:00 AM Joint with the House Education Committee + Presentation: Alaska Council on School Administrators + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0847 EDUCATION (continued) Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SCR 5 ALASKA READS DAY -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 86 STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT/OCC. LICENSE RENEWAL + HB 135 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM += HB 64 READING PROFICIENCY TASK FORCE; DYSLEXIA -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 07 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 45 EXEMPTION: LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS + SB 78 PERM FUND DIVIDEND CONTRIBUTIONS/LOTTERY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 6 INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION += HB 16 DRIV. LICENSE REQ;DISABILITY:ID &TRAINING Apr 07 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Postponed to 1:45 p.m. -- + HB 48 ARCHITECTS,ENGINEERS,SURVEYORS: EXTEND BD + SB 50 INCREASE STUDDED TIRE FEE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 31 NO ST. EMPLOYEE PAY INCREASE FOR 2 YRS Apr 08 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 107 ALASKA CAPITAL INCOME FUND + SB 88 AK MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LAND EXCHANGE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0848 FINANCE (continued) Apr 10 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 102 INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS; FUNDING + SB 103 ED GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIP;INNOVATIVE ED FUND + SB 104 EDUCATION CURRICULUM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 23 APPROP: CAPITAL BUDGET -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 51 EXTEND BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS + SB 83 PROTECT: VULNERABLE ADULTS/LONG TERM CARE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Sunday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0849 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 07 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 10 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 72 DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HJR 14 FCC: INCREASE RURAL HEALTH CARE BUDGET -- Public Testimony -- + HB 186 FOOD DONATIONS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 186 FOOD DONATIONS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 07 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Postponed to 1:45 p.m. -- + Confirmation Hearings: Drew Phoenix, State Commission for Human Rights Bryce Johnson, Alaska Police Standards Council William Granger, Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar + SB 100 MUNICIPAL LIENS: AUTHORITY FOR & PRIORITY + HB 106 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 16 FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony -- += SB 15 E-CIGS: SALE TO AND POSSESSION BY MINOR 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0850 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 10 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Lynne Gallant, Alaska Judicial Council David Barton, State Commission for Human Rights + SB 58 DEPT OF LAW: ADVOCACY BEFORE FERC + HB 108 FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Jahna Lindemuth, Attorney General -- Public Testimony on Appointee -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 8 ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN PROTECTIVE ORDERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 07 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 95 MARICULTURE REVOLVING LOAN FUND += SB 80 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: DISABLED SUBSCRIBERS += SB 62 REPEAL CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM -- Public Testimony -- Apr 10 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + SCR 10 ALASKA YEAR OF INNOVATION -- Public Testimony -- + HB 81 AK ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOANS: ELIGIBILITY -- Public Testimony -- + HB 157 LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN. -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0851 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + HB 102 LIMITED TEACHER CERTIFICATES; LANGUAGES -- Public Testimony -- += SB 85 AK WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD;FUNDS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 49 EXTEND BOARD OF DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES -- Public Testimony -- <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 07 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 86 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION LAND -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 65 JONESVILLE PUBLIC USE AREA += SB 28 MUNICIPAL LAND SELECTIONS: PETERSBURG += SB 89 SHELLFISH ENHANCE. PROJECTS; HATCHERIES Apr 10 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0852 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 14 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 11 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 8 PFD CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS -- Public Testimony -- += HB 78 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY -- Public Testimony -- + HB 148 SECOND CLASS BOROUGH SERVICE AREAS -- Public Testimony -- Apr 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 106 MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: ECON DEVEL PROPERTY <Pending Referral> + HB 87 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: BD FISHERIES/GAME + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 11 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 12 Wednesday House Finance 519 7:00 AM + Other Committee Business - IT Subcommittee Recommendations - Stoel Rives Update - West Benson LIO EXECUTIVE SESSION ---------------------------------------- 2017-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0853 OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 08 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Ombudsman Selection Process ---------------------------------------- VICTIMS ADVOCATE SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 08 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 2:00 PM Victims' Advocate Selection Process ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 13 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Consideration of Governor's Appointees