Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-04-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0859 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 10, 2017 Eighty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 11:06 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Jacob Pennell, Senate Page. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O God, You have bound us together in a common life. Help us, in the midst of our struggles for justice and truth, to confront one another without hatred or bitterness, and to work together with a mutual patience and respect. Amen. Senator Costello led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the eighty-first through eighty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0860 Messages from the Governor HB 143 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on April 8 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 143 "An Act naming the Daniel R. Fauske Building." Chapter 2, SLA 2017 Effective Date: 7/7/17 Messages from the House Messages dated April 7 and 8 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 8 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES, Expressing the strong support of the Alaska State Legislature for the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center; and urging the University of Alaska to find a solution to keep the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center operating as a stable resource in the state. was read the first time and referred to the Education and Labor and Commerce Committees. 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0861 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 31 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 31(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to law enforcement training in domestic violence and sexual assault; relating to sexual assault investigation protocols; requiring an inventory and reports on untested sexual assault examination kits; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 44 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring a legislator to abstain from taking or withholding official action or exerting official influence that could benefit or harm an immediate family member or certain employers; and requiring a legislator to request to be excused from voting in an instance where the legislator may have a financial conflict of interest." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 49 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, 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. 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0862 HB 114 HOUSE BILL NO. 114 BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to boiler and unfired pressure vessel inspection reports and fees." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 123 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(HSS) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to disclosure of health care services and price information; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 138 HOUSE BILL NO. 138 BY REPRESENTATIVES WESTLAKE, Tuck, Gara, Fansler, Grenn, Spohnholz, Tarr, Pruitt, entitled: "An Act establishing the month of March as Sobriety Awareness Month." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and State Affairs Committees. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education FY 2016 Annual Report in accordance with AS 14.42.240 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0863 Department of Administration Division of Personnel and Labor Relations 2017 Progress Report on Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action in Alaska State Government in accordance with AS 39.28.020 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Local Boundary Commission 2016 Annual Report to First Session of the Alaska State Legislature in accordance with AS 44.33.020 Alaska Railroad Corporation 2016 Annual Report in accordance with AS 42.40.260 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Division of Community and Regional Affairs 2017 Designated Legislative Lapsing Grant Report March 8, 2017 Department of Natural Resources Determination to Take Oil and Gas Royalty In-Value March 31, 2017 in accordance with AS 38.05.182 Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report April 7, 2017 in accordance with Chapter 39, SLA 2015 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 5 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Board of Parole Jason Wilson - Juneau 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0864 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Nora Barlow - Anchorage In accordance with AS 24.60.130 and AS 24.60.131 the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to the Senate floor for consideration: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Joyce M. Anderson Deborah Fancher Lee F. Holmes, alternate 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 Coghill, Chair; Senators Meyer, Kelly, Costello, Wielechowski. SB 6 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to industrial hemp; and relating to controlled substances" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 599. Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Bishop, von Imhof. Signing no recommendation: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Dunleavy, Olson, Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 10, Senate Finance Committee The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill is on today's calendar. 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0865 SB 15 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 15 "An Act relating to possession of an electronic smoking product or a product containing nicotine by a minor and to selling or giving an electronic smoking product to a minor; relating to business license endorsements to sell cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, products containing tobacco, electronic smoking products, or products containing nicotine; and relating to citations for certain offenses concerning tobacco or nicotine products" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 15(JUD) "An Act relating to possession of an electronic smoking product or a product containing nicotine by a minor and to selling or giving a product containing nicotine or an electronic smoking product to a minor; relating to business license endorsements to sell cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, products containing tobacco, electronic smoking products, or products containing nicotine; and relating to citations for certain offenses concerning tobacco, products containing nicotine, or electronic smoking products." Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Wielechowski, Kelly, Costello. Signing amend: Senator Meyer. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Public Safety President Kelly added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0866 SB 28 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to the general grant land entitlement for the Petersburg Borough; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Hughes, Coghill, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Meyer. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill is on today's calendar. SB 31 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 31 "An Act relating to compensation, merit increases, and pay increments for certain public officials, officers, and employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Bishop, von Imhof, Dunleavy, Olson, Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Legislative Agency Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 4, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 65 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 65 "An Act establishing the Jonesville Public Use Area" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 65(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Hughes, Coghill. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Stedman, Meyer. 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0867 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 89 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 89 "An Act relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; relating to application fees for salmon hatchery permits; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Hughes, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, von Imhof. Signing amend: Senator Meyer. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 16 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 16 "An Act relating to training regarding disabilities for police officers, probation officers, parole officers, correctional officers, and village public safety officers; relating to guidelines for drivers when encountering or being stopped by a peace officer; relating to driver's license examinations; and relating to a voluntary disability designation on a state identification card and a driver's license" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act relating to training regarding disabilities for police officers, probation officers, parole officers, correctional officers, and village public safety officers; relating to rights and responsibilities for drivers when encountering or being stopped by a 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0868 peace officer; and relating to a voluntary disability designation on a state identification card and a driver's license." (Title Change SCR 8) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Bishop, von Imhof, Olson, Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunleavy. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Special Committee Reports Memo dated April 8 from Senator MacKinnon and Representative Kito, Cochairs, Victims' Advocate Selection Committee, was read stating: The Victims' Advocate Selection Committee conducted a 30-day recruitment for the Victims' Advocate which resulted in a very limited pool of applicants who meet the statutory qualifications. The term of the current Victims' Advocate expires on May 20, 2017. At this time, the committee respectfully requests permission to conduct another, longer recruitment period later this year and to forward a nominee to be confirmed during the second session of the Thirtieth Legislature. Report dated April 9 was read stating: In accordance with AS 24.55.020, the Ombudsman Selection Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the nomination be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0869 Ombudsman J. Kate Burkhart This does not reflect intent by any of the members to vote for or against the appointment of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair, Senators Micciche, Gardner; Representative Kito, Cochair, Representatives Josephson, Kopp. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 6 SENATE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to industrial hemp; and relating to controlled substances" was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 599. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(JUD) "An Act relating to the regulation and production of industrial hemp; relating to industrial hemp pilot programs; providing that industrial hemp is not included in the definition of 'marijuana'; and clarifying that adding industrial hemp to food does not create an adulterated food product" was adopted. Senator Micciche 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(JUD) was read the third time. Senators Gardner, Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0870 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(JUD) "An Act relating to the regulation and production of industrial hemp; relating to industrial hemp pilot programs; providing that industrial hemp is not included in the definition of 'marijuana'; and clarifying that adding industrial hemp to food does not create an adulterated food product" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 6(JUD) 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 28 SENATE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to the general grant land entitlement for the Petersburg Borough; and providing for an effective date" 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. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 28 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to the general grant land entitlement for the Petersburg Borough; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 28 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0871 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. 28 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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 93 SENATE BILL NO. 93 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to security freezes on the credit reports or records of incapacitated persons and certain minors" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 93 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. 93 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Robert C. Penney Senator(s) Meyer, Giessel, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Representative(s) Pruitt 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0872 Honoring - Ninilchik High School Boys Basketball Team 2017 Alaska State Class 1A Champions Senator(s) Stevens, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, von Imhof, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton Honoring - Isabella Weiss Representative(s) Johnson Senator(s) Hughes, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - James Oden Representative(s) LeDoux Senator(s) Wielechowski, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof Honoring - Zuill Bailey 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 Honoring - Xúnaa Shuká Hít Tribal House 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 Honoring - Hannah Hamberg 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 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0873 Honoring - Chugiak High School Hockey Team Representative(s) Tilton, Saddler Senator(s) Hughes, MacKinnon, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - Dennis Johnson Representative(s) Spohnholz Senator(s) Wielechowski, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof In Memoriam - Riba May DeWilde Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Begich, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Samuel Lee Pitka Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Begich, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Edward M. "Ted" Cox Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Begich, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Conrad M. "Cony" Lovdahl Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Begich, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Robert Anthony "Andy" O'Grady, Sr. Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Begich, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Michael Noel Wien Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Begich, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0874 In Memoriam - Mary McLean Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Begich, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Ingrid Ling Representative(s) Tilton Senator(s) Hughes, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Joe Rex Masten Representative(s) Tilton Senator(s) Hughes, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Alan William Dwyer, Sr. 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 - Fred T. Conley Representative(s) Tilton Senator(s) Hughes, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Evelyn Hite Representative(s) Tilton Senator(s) Hughes, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0875 In Memoriam - Frederick C. "Bulldog" Becker IV Representative(s) Saddler Senator(s) MacKinnon, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, 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. Unfinished Business Senator Dunleavy moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, April 21 through morning plane time, April 23; and from afternoon plane time, June 2 through morning plane time, June 4. Without objection, Senator Dunleavy was excused. 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 was engrossed (page 845), was signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 93 Senator Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to security freezes on the credit reports or records of incapacitated persons and certain minors." Without objection, it was so ordered. President Kelly made the following appointment: Alaska Tourism Marketing Board Senator Costello 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0876 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Special Orders Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate observe a moment of silence in memory of the Honorable Jan Faiks, who presided over and served as a member of the Alaska Senate (1983-1990). Without objection, the Senate observed a moment of silence. Engrossment SB 6 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(JUD) "An Act relating to the regulation and production of industrial hemp; relating to industrial hemp pilot programs; providing that industrial hemp is not included in the definition of 'marijuana'; and clarifying that adding industrial hemp to food does not create an adulterated food product" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 28 SENATE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to the general grant land entitlement for the Petersburg Borough; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0877 Adjournment Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 11, 2017. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:07 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0878 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 10 Monday Capitol 106 8:00 AM Joint with the House Education Committee + Presentation: Alaska Council on School Administrators + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 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 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0879 EDUCATION (continued) Apr 14 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE 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 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 Only -- + 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 <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 1:30 p.m. 04/12/17> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 78 PERM FUND DIVIDEND CONTRIBUTIONS/LOTTERY += HB 48 ARCHITECTS,ENGINEERS,SURVEYORS: EXTEND BD 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: += SB 83 PROTECT: VULNERABLE ADULTS/LONG TERM CARE Apr 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0880 FINANCE (continued) 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 ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 10 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += 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 ---------------------------------------- 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0881 JUDICIARY Apr 10 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Lynne Gallant, Alaska Judicial Council David Barton, State Commission for Human Rights Drew Phoenix, State Commission for Human Rights + SB 58 DEPT OF LAW: ADVOCACY BEFORE FERC + HB 108 FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 100 MUNICIPAL LIENS: AUTHORITY FOR & PRIORITY += HB 106 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND 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 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: Apr 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + HB 102 LIMITED TEACHER CERTIFICATES; LANGUAGES += SB 85 AK WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD;FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SCR 10 ALASKA YEAR OF INNOVATION (Continued on Next Page) 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0882 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) += SB 47 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES + Presentation: Alaska Technical Vocational Education Program (TVEP) Department of Labor and Workforce Development University of Alaska Apr 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 49 EXTEND BOARD OF DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 85 AK WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD;FUNDS 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 10 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0883 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 11 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + 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 <Bill Hearing Canceled> + 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 ---------------------------------------- 2017-04-10 Senate Journal Page 0884 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 13 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Consideration of Governor's Appointees