Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2018-03-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2383 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 26, 2018 Seventieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 11:04 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Stedman was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was sung by the Chaplain, Sherry Patterson, Breakthrough Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Senator Bishop led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-seventh through sixty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2384 Communications The following letters were received from Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott and are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Senate: Letter dated March 7 certifying the proper filing of an initiative entitled: "An Act Relating to Government Accountability to the People of the State of Alaska." Letter dated March 13 certifying the proper filing of an initiative entitled: "An act providing for the protection of wild salmon and fish and wildlife habitat." Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 26 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Education Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Professional Teaching Practices Commission Diane Kardash - North Pole Phillip Graham - Soldotna Kent Runion - Nome 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 Stevens, Chair; Senators Begich, Coghill, Giessel, Hughes. SB 169 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 169 "An Act relating to the definition of 'supervision or direct supervision' for purposes of medical assistance coverage of behavioral health clinic services" and recommended it be replaced with 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2385 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(RLS) "An Act relating to the definition of 'direct supervision' for purposes of medical assistance coverage of behavioral health clinic services." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Chair; Senators Micciche, Gardner, MacKinnon, Kelly. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill is on today's calendar. SB 176 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 176 "An Act establishing the Alaska Tax Credit Certificate Bond Corporation; relating to purchases of tax credit certificates; relating to overriding royalty interest agreements; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senator von Imhof. Signing no recommendation: Senators Coghill, Stedman, Meyer. Signing amend: Senators Wielechowski, Bishop. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 158 SENATE BILL NO. 158 "An Act relating to oil and hazardous substances and waiver of cost recovery for containment and cleanup of certain releases; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2386 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 158 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 158 "An Act relating to oil and hazardous substances and waiver of cost recovery for containment and cleanup of certain releases; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 158 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Stedman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 158 passed the Senate. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent 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. SB 169 SENATE BILL NO. 169 "An Act relating to the definition of 'supervision or direct supervision' for purposes of medical assistance coverage of behavioral health clinic services" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 2384. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(RLS) "An Act relating to the definition of 'direct supervision' for purposes of medical assistance coverage of behavioral health clinic services" was adopted. 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2387 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent 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. 169(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(RLS) "An Act relating to the definition of 'direct supervision' for purposes of medical assistance coverage of behavioral health clinic services" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 169(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Stedman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(RLS) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Carolyn and Dale Haggard Senator(s) Wilson, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - Matanuska-Susitna College 60th Anniversary Senator(s) Wilson, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - 2018 Top Ten Iditarod Finishers Senator(s) Hoffman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Zulkosky 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2388 Honoring - Lionel Uddipa Representative(s) Kito Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - Timothy McLeod Representative(s) Kito Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Honoring - Sue McClure Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Micciche, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - DeeDee Jonrowe Representative(s) Millett, Sullivan-Leonard Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Pamela Kay Balster Senator(s) Coghill, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Charles Coburn Von Gunten Representative(s) Tilton Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2389 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 158 SENATE BILL NO. 158 "An Act relating to oil and hazardous substances and waiver of cost recovery for containment and cleanup of certain releases; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 169 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(RLS) "An Act relating to the definition of 'direct supervision' for purposes of medical assistance coverage of behavioral health clinic services" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 28, 2018. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:34 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2390 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 Mar 27 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 29 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 26 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- Consideration of Governor's Appointees + Professional Teaching Practices Commission: - Diane Kardash - Phillip Graham - Kent Runion + SB 216 SCHOOL FUNDING FOR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- += SB 216 SCHOOL FUNDING FOR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 30 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2391 FINANCE Mar 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 116 EDUCATION TAX CREDITS;SUNSET;REPEALS + SB 198 UAA LONG-ACTING CONTRACEPTION STUDY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> <Pending Referral> Invited Testimony: David Teal, Legislative Finance Division Public Testimony - Written Comments for the Official Public Record Can be Sent to: Finance.Committee@akleg.gov 9:30 - 10:30: Juneau 10:30 - 11:00: Barrow, Tok, Delta Junction 11:00 - 11:30: Kenai, Kodiak, Dillingham 11:30 - 12:00: Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg -- Public Testimony Limited to 2 Minutes -- Please Sign in to Testify 15 Minutes Before the Scheduled End Time for Your Area <Above Testimony on HB 286 CANCELED> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 154 PFD CONTRIBUTIONS TO GENERAL FUND += SB 86 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION LAND Mar 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> <Pending Referral> Public Testimony - Written Comments for the Official Public Record Can be Sent to: Finance.Committee@akleg.gov 1:30 - 2:30: Bethel, Nome, Kotzebue, Unalaska 2:30 - 3:00: Sitka, Cordova, Valdez 3:00 - 3:45: Fairbanks, Mat-Su -- Public Testimony Limited to 2 Minutes -- Please Sign in to Testify 15 Minutes Before the Scheduled End Time for Your Area <Above Testimony on HB 286 CANCELED> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2392 FINANCE (continued) Mar 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 192 VOTING: ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY; FEES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 154 PFD CONTRIBUTIONS TO GENERAL FUND Mar 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Referral> Public Testimony - Written Comments for the Official Public Record Can be Sent to: Finance.Committee@akleg.gov 1:30 - 2:00: Glennallen, Seward, Homer 2:00 - 3:00: Statewide Offnets 3:00 - 4:00: Anchorage -- Public Testimony Limited to 2 Minutes -- Please Sign in to Testify 15 Minutes Before the Scheduled End Time for Your Area + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 122 OCS CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 26 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 176 EMER. MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICE PAYMENTS -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 193 MED. ASSISTANCE WORK REQUIREMENT += HB 215 DHSS: PUBLIC HEALTH FEES Mar 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 176 EMER. MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICE PAYMENTS Mar 30 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2393 JUDICIARY Mar 26 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees + Alaska Police Standards Council - Larry Nicholson - David Knapp - Michael Craig <Above Items Added to Agenda> += SB 175 DNR: DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFO -- Public Testimony -- + SB 202 NATIVE CORP. LIABILITY FOR CONTAMINATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 43 NEW DRUGS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL Mar 28 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees + Alaska Bar Association Board of Governors - William Gordon + State Board of Parole - Sarah Possenti + Violent Crimes Compensation Board - Jeffrey Stubblefield <Above Items Added to Agenda> += SB 184 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS -- Public Testimony -- += HB 43 NEW DRUGS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 27 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2394 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 29 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 273 EXTEND: MARIJUANA CONTROL BOARD + HB 274 EXTEND: BD OF PSYCHOLOGISTS/PSYCH ASSOC. + HB 275 EXTEND: BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS + HB 278 EXTEND:CERT. REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD + HB 279 EXTEND: REAL ESTATE COMMISSION + HB 280 EXTEND: BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY + HB 302 EXTEND: BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS + Consideration of Governor's Appointees + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 26 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees + Board of Game: - Mrs. Teresa Sager-Albaugh, Tok - Mr. Larry Van Daele, Kodiak -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview of State of Alaska's Permitting System for Anadromous Streams - Department of Natural Resources - Department of Environmental Conservation - Department of Fish & Game -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2395 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees + Alaska Public Office Commission - Anne Helzer + Alaska Police Standards Council - Michael Craig - Justin Doll - David Knapp - Larry "Shane" Nicholson -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- + HB 138 MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH + SB 210 SEAFOOD MISREPRESENTATION ON MENUS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 199 DALTON HWY: ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 259 CONFINING VEHICLE LOADS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 28 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- Budget Subcommittee Closeout Apr 04 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2396 COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 27 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- Budget Subcommittee Closeout Apr 03 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 27 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 2:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Close-out ---------------------------------------- 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2397 GOVERNOR Mar 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:15 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Governor's Budget FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY19 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY19 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 27 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- Budget Subcommittee Closeout Apr 03 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2398 LEGISLATURE Mar 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:20 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Legislature's Budget FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 28 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Agenda Change -- + FY19 Budget Proposal Overview <Above Item Removed from Agenda> <New Item Added Below> + FY19 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Subcommittee Close-Out Mar 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Subcommittee Close-Out, if Necessary Apr 03 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Budget Subcommittee Close-Out ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 26 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:00 AM + Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2018-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2399 REVENUE Mar 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY19 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Subcommittee Close-Out Mar 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Subcommittee Close-Out, if Necessary Apr 03 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM + Budget Subcommittee Close-Out ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 28 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 7:45 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- FY19 Budget Closeout