Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2018-04-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2569 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 10, 2018 Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 10:51 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Sister Marie Lucek, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. This morning, O God, I call on you to bless these senators and the work they need to do. You know how difficult it can be to reach decisions where there are such differences of opinions and ideas, and so I ask: May all they do today increase kindness and compassion in our world. May all they do today work to mend any part of our state that is broken. May all they do today bring blessings on the earth. May all they do today be for the good of all. God of love, I ask these blessings for our senators and for the important work entrusted to them. Amen. Senator Hughes led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2570 Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-fourth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SCR 5 Message dated April 9 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am Proclaiming March 2, 2019, as Alaska Reads Day. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated April 9 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 25 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(FIN) am(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services; and relating to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives and related services." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 41 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to joint prime sponsorship of bills." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2571 HB 97 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 97(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act repealing the insurance tax credit for gifts to the Alaska fire standards council; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 136 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 136(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to motor vehicle franchises, motor vehicle dealers, motor vehicle manufacturers, and motor vehicle distributors." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 197 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 197(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the duties of the commissioner of natural resources; relating to agriculture; relating to the noncommercial transfer of seed; and relating to community seed libraries." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 355 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 355(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the crime of criminally negligent burning; relating to protection of and fire management on forested land; relating to prohibited acts and penalties for prohibited acts on forested land; requiring the Alaska Supreme Court to establish a bail schedule; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2572 HB 374 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to on-bill financing by a utility for certain energy efficiency and conservation improvements." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. HB 400 HOUSE BILL NO. 400 BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the collection of fees by the Department of Public Safety for fire and explosion prevention and safety services." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 208 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 208 "An Act establishing the month of March as Sobriety Awareness Month." Signing do pass: Senator Wilson, Chair; Senators Begich, Micciche, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 216 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 216 "An Act relating to the calculation of state aid for schools that consolidate; relating to the determination of the number of schools in a district; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216 (FIN) 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2573 Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Bishop, von Imhof, Stevens, Olson, Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SR 9 The Resources Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 9 Relating to management of public land and resources in the state. Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Bishop, Coghill, Stedman, Meyer. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Recess Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the 11:00 a.m. Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:57 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House The consideration of the Victims' Advocate and Governor's appointments in Joint Session will be published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 19. 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2574 After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 12:27 p.m. Consideration of the Calendar Special Order of Business Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the following Citation Calendar be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citation Calendar Honoring - Jonny and Willy Homza Senator(s) Giessel, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Johnston Honoring - Sue T. Hull Senator(s) Kelly, Stevens, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - Brad Hillwig Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) von Imhof, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - Ruthy Hebard Representative(s) Josephson, Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2575 Honoring - John W. Finkelstein Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Begich, Kelly, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - Martin T. Schultz Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - A.J. Dimond High School Girls Volleyball Team 2017 State Champions Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Costello, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - A.J. Dimond High School Boys Swim and Dive Team 2017 Cook Inlet Conference Champions Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Costello, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - A.J. Dimond High School Gymnastics Team 2017 Cook Inlet Conference Champions Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Costello, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - A.J. Dimond High School Girls Basketball Team 2018 State Champions Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Costello, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2576 Honoring - A.J. Dimond High School Flag Football Team 2017 Cook Inlet Conference Champions Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Costello, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - A.J. Dimond High School Boys Hockey Team 2018 State Champions Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Costello, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - Tyler S. Kornfield Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - Dr. Peter Hansen Representative(s) Knopp, Chenault Senator(s) Micciche, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - John Michael Gozelski Senator(s) Micciche, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Knopp In Memoriam - Iris Dee Longenbaugh Senator(s) Egan, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins, Kito, Parish 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2577 In Memoriam - Rusty Powers Senator(s) Egan, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Parish, Kito In Memoriam - Roger "Buddy" Harris Senator(s) Micciche, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) Chenault In Memoriam - David Michael Williams Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Stubbs the Cat Representative(s) Grenn Senator(s) Begich, Egan, Hoffman, Olson, Stevens, Wilson Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the Citation Calendar be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HB 25 Senators Begich, Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services; and relating to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives and related services." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2578 SJR 14 Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to notice and consent before termination of a minor's pregnancy. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements SB 134 Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem; relating to petitions and proceedings for termination of parental rights; and amending Rules 1 and 6, Alaska Adoption Rules" for the Judiciary Committee meetings on April 11 and April 13. Without objection, it was so ordered. 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., April 11, 2018. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:41 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2579 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 10 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += HCR 19 GOVERNOR: AK NATIVE LANGUAGES EMERGENCY += SB 18 NEW CLASS OF BOROUGH Apr 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2580 FINANCE Apr 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 79 OMNIBUS WORKERS' COMPENSATION <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 4/12/18 at 9 a.m.> + HB 121 OCC. HEALTH AND SAFETY CIVIL PENALTIES <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 4/12/18 at 9 a.m.> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: + SB 157 MICROLOAN REVOLVING FUND & LOANS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/09/18 at 1:30pm> + SB 186 VOTER REGISTRATION & PFD APP REGISTRATION <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/09/18 at 1:30pm> += SB 216 SCHOOL FUNDING FOR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS Apr 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Recessed to 2:15 p.m. -- += HB 285 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 285 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += HB 285 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 285 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 286 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + SB 193 MED. ASSISTANCE WORK REQUIREMENT + HB 176 EMER. MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICE PAYMENTS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 4/13/18 at 9 a.m.> + HB 213 PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUST FUND <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 4/13/18 at 9 a.m.> + HB 215 DHSS: PUBLIC HEALTH FEES <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 4/13/18 at 9 a.m.> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 79 OMNIBUS WORKERS' COMPENSATION <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/10/18 at 9 a.m.> += HB 121 OCC. HEALTH AND SAFETY CIVIL PENALTIES <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/10/18 at 9 a.m.> 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2581 FINANCE (continued) Apr 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + HB 110 MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSING; EXEMPTIONS + HB 299 EXTEND: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD <Pending Introduction & Referral> + HB 318 MEMBERSHIP OF & EXTEND BD .SOC WORK EXAM + HB 323 EXTEND: BOARD OF PHARMACY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 176 EMER. MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICE PAYMENTS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/12/18 at 9 a.m.> += HB 213 PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUST FUND <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/12/18 at 9 a.m.> += HB 215 DHSS: PUBLIC HEALTH FEES <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/12/18 at 9 a.m.> Apr 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Sunday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2582 JUDICIARY Apr 10 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM -- Recessed from 4/09/18 at 1:30 p.m. -- += SJR 14 CONST. AM: PARENTAL CONSENT TO ABORTION -- Public Testimony -- += HJR 21 FEDS RESPECT STATE REG OF MARIJUANA + HB 44 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS: VOTING & CONFLICTS Apr 11 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 195 PF DIVIDEND FUND TRANSFERS;CRIMES;VICTIMS += SB 47 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SJR 14 CONST. AM: PARENTAL CONSENT TO ABORTION <Bill Hearing Canceled> += HB 208 TRUSTS; COMM PROP TRUSTS; POWERS OF APPT <Bill Hearing Canceled> + SB 76 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG += HJR 21 FEDS RESPECT STATE REG OF MARIJUANA += HB 307 MILITARY JUSTICE & MILITIA CIVIL RELIEF += HB 44 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS: VOTING & CONFLICTS + HB 20 SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE: ELECTED OFFICIALS Uniform Rule 23 Waived + SB 134 TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RTS;GUARDIANS Uniform Rule 23 Waived Apr 13 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 195 PF DIVIDEND FUND TRANSFERS;CRIMES;VICTIMS += SB 47 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES += SJR 14 CONST. AM: PARENTAL CONSENT TO ABORTION += HB 208 TRUSTS; COMM PROP TRUSTS; POWERS OF APPT + SB 76 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG += HJR 21 FEDS RESPECT STATE REG OF MARIJUANA += HB 44 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS: VOTING & CONFLICTS += HB 307 MILITARY JUSTICE & MILITIA CIVIL RELIEF += HB 20 SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE: ELECTED OFFICIALS Uniform Rule 23 Waived += SB 134 TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RTS;GUARDIANS Uniform Rule 23 Waived ---------------------------------------- 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2583 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 10 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 301 ALCOHOL LICENSES:BEV DISP/RESTAUR./LODGE -- Public Testimony -- + HB 142 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 10 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 190 ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS -- Public Testimony -- + HB 1 ELECTION REGISTRATION AND VOTING -- Public Testimony -- + HB 7 MARKED BALLOT PHOTOS; PERSUASION AT POLLS -- Public Testimony -- + HB 235 NORTH STAR MEDAL -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 208 MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH -- Public Testimony -- + SJR 9 CONST. AM.:PERMANENT FUND APPROP;DIVIDEND -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-04-10 Senate Journal Page 2584 TRANSPORTATION Apr 10 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 11 Wednesday Capitol 106 7:45 AM -- Location Change -- + EXECUTIVE SESSION - Preliminary Audit a. Contract Amendments b. Dept. of Revenue - Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, Asset Management & Other Selected Issues Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 10 Tuesday Gruenberg 120 7:00 AM Sexual & Other Workplace Harassment Subcommittee + Sexual & Other Workplace Harassment Policy ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 10 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Consideration of the Governor's Appointees