Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-05-31 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-05-31 Senate Journal Page 1389 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 31, 2017 Fourteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 2:07 p.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Dunleavy, Giessel were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Olson. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Heavenly Father, As we are gathered here this afternoon, with our thoughts toward home, our children, grandchildren, may wisdom prevail as we continue on down here. May we get rid of the pettiness that we've felt or have been feeling. Continue to keep and guide us. May we be in your will. In your precious name. Amen. Senator Hughes led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirteenth legislative day of the first special session be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2017-05-31 Senate Journal Page 1390 Standing Committee Reports HB 159 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 159(FIN) am "An Act relating to the prescription of opioids; relating to voluntary nonopioid directives; relating to the controlled substance prescription database; relating to the practice of dentistry; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to the practice of podiatry; relating to the practice of osteopathy; relating to the practice of nursing; relating to the practice of optometry; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; relating to the duties of the Board of Pharmacy; relating to pharmacists; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 73, ch. 25, SLA 2016; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 159(FIN) "An Act relating to the prescription of opioids; relating to voluntary nonopioid directives; relating to the controlled substance prescription database; relating to the practice of dentistry; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to the practice of podiatry; relating to the practice of osteopathy; relating to the practice of nursing; relating to the practice of optometry; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; relating to the duties of the Board of Pharmacy; relating to pharmacists; relating to the definition of 'practitioner'; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 73, ch. 25, SLA 2016; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 101) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Bishop, von Imhof, Olson, Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hughes. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill is on today's calendar. 2017-05-31 Senate Journal Page 1391 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 101 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 159, relating to the prescription of opioids; relating to voluntary nonopioid directives; relating to the controlled substance prescription database; relating to the practice of dentistry; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to the practice of podiatry; relating to the practice of osteopathy; relating to the practice of nursing; relating to the practice of optometry; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; relating to the duties of the Board of Pharmacy; and relating to pharmacists. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 159 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 159(FIN) am "An Act relating to the prescription of opioids; relating to voluntary nonopioid directives; relating to the controlled substance prescription database; relating to the practice of dentistry; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to the practice of podiatry; relating to the practice of osteopathy; relating to the practice of nursing; relating to the practice of optometry; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; relating to the duties of the Board of Pharmacy; relating to pharmacists; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 73, ch. 25, SLA 2016; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2017-05-31 Senate Journal Page 1392 Senator MacKinnon, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1390. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 159(FIN) "An Act relating to the prescription of opioids; relating to voluntary nonopioid directives; relating to the controlled substance prescription database; relating to the practice of dentistry; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to the practice of podiatry; relating to the practice of osteopathy; relating to the practice of nursing; relating to the practice of optometry; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; relating to the duties of the Board of Pharmacy; relating to pharmacists; relating to the definition of 'practitioner'; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 73, ch. 25, SLA 2016; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Kelly stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 159(FIN) will advance to third reading on the June 1 calendar. Citations Honoring - Fairbanks Arts Association 50th Anniversary Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Thompson In Memoriam - Evelyn Jeanne Larson Bullock 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 In Memoriam - Doug Pedersen Representative(s) Stutes Senator(s) Stevens, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2017-05-31 Senate Journal Page 1393 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. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., June 1, 2017. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2017-05-31 Senate Journal Page 1394 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. No Meetings Scheduled