Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-11-09 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-11-09 Senate Journal Page 1657 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday November 9, 2017 Eighteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senator Gardner was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Dunleavy, Giessel, Meyer, Wielechowski, Wilson were absent. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent Senators Dunleavy, Giessel, Meyer, Wielechowski, Wilson be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senators Dunleavy, Giessel, Meyer, Wielechowski, Wilson were excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Bishop. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for your many blessings that you have bestowed upon us. I would ask in prayer that you answer all our individual requests - both spoken and unspoken. And that you grant a special blessing and healing for colleagues, staff, and family members with individual medical problems. I would ask a special blessing for all staff and colleagues. And lastly, please put an extra measure of prayer and healing for the affected folks in Texas. In Jesus's name, Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2017-11-09 Senate Journal Page 1658 Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventeenth legislative day of the fourth special session be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated November 6 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 401 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 401 BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 54, 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; and relating to the pretrial services program. which had been read the first time (page 1652) was read and held on the Secretary's desk. Concur Messages SB 54 Message dated November 6 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration 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; 2017-11-09 Senate Journal Page 1659 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" with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) am H "An Act relating to crime and criminal law; relating to violation of condition of release; relating to sex trafficking; classifying U-47700 as a schedule IA controlled substance; classifying tramadol and related substances as schedule IVA controlled substances; relating to sentencing; relating to imprisonment; relating to parole; relating to probation; relating to driving without a license; establishing a maximum caseload for probation and parole officers; relating to the pretrial services program; relating to the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission; relating to the Alaska Judicial Council; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change HCR 401) 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 the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., November 10, 2017. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:11 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2017-11-09 Senate Journal Page 1660 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 Nov 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + FY19 Budget Planning David Teal, Director, Legislative Finance Division Nov 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB4001 EMPLOYMENT TAX Department of Revenue: Commissioner Sheldon Fisher; Ken Alper, Director, Tax Division Nov 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Overview: SB 54 and Fiscal Notes ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Nov 09 Thursday House Finance 519 8:00 AM + Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: Sept. 7th; Oct. 26 RPL 06-8-0367 DHSS, Medical Assistance Program RPL 09-8-0106 DMVA, National Guard Disaster Relief Mission to U.S. Virgin Islands RPL 12-8-3016 DPS, Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (Continued on Next Page) 2017-11-09 Senate Journal Page 1661 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) RPL 12-8-3013 DPS, Statewide Information Technology Services Final & Preliminary Audit Reports - Executive Session Final Audit Release: DCCED - Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers (Sunset) Preliminary Audit(s) Release: DCCED - Board of Psychologist & Psychological Associate Examiners (Sunset) DCCED - Board of Massage Therapists (Sunset) DCCED - Marijuana Control Board (Sunset) Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Nov 28 Tuesday Anch Lio Sm Conf Rm 10:00 AM + Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: Oct. 30, 2017 Public Comment Executive Session Public Session Other Business