Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-03-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0541 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 15, 2019 Sixtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 10:32 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Hoffman, Stevens, Wielechowski were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Kiehl was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Gordon Krueger, Senate Assistant Sergeant at Arms. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, Give us strength to be the best we can be, humility to know our flaws, and love to share abundantly with ourselves and others. Amen. Senator Kawasaki led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the fifty-eighth and fifty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0542 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Court System Travel for Justices, Judges and Magistrate Judges and Affidavit Information 2018 in accordance with AS 22.20.310 2018 Time-to-Disposition Reports Appellate and Trial Courts in accordance with AS 22.20.310 Letter dated January 16 was received from Joel Bolger, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, stating in accordance with AS 24.60.130(b), he has nominated the following public member for reappointment to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: H. Conner Thomas President Giessel referred the nomination to the Judiciary Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 14 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Jonathan P. Woller – Fairbanks Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. Scott Flamme – Fairbanks Board of Nursing Emily Henry - Anchorage 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0543 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Dennis Moen – Eagle River Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Kimberly Ziegler – Palmer Bradley Austin – Juneau Diane Thompson – Anchorage Sara Faulkner – Homer 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 Reinbold, Chair; Senators Costello, Gray- Jackson, Birch, Bishop. SB 54 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 54 "An Act approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Wilson, Shower, Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. The presence of Senator Kiehl was noted. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 91 SENATE BILL NO. 91 BY SENATOR HOFFMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to the development and operation of a hydroelectric site at the Nuyakuk River Falls; providing for the amendment of the management plan for the Wood-Tikchik State Park; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0544 Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Ann Dolney Senator Coghill Representative Hopkins In Memoriam - Dr. Rudolph Waclav Krejci Representative Hopkins Senator Coghill In Memoriam - Herb Melchior Representative Hopkins Senator Coghill In Memoriam - David Mangusso Representative Hopkins Senator Coghill In Memoriam - Banarsi Lal Representative Hopkins Senator Kawasaki Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 17, to evening plane time. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. SJR 9 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation bill funding public education for grades kindergarten through 12. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0545 SB 86 Senators Begich, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Costello moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act establishing November as Alaska Native Heritage Month." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 29 through evening plane time, March 31. Without objection, Senator Wilson was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 18, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0546 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 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 63 FISH TAX: REPEAL MUNI REFUNDS/REV. SHARE -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 74 INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- <Time Limit May Be Set> + SB 64 REPEAL STATE DEBT REIMBURSE. FOR SCHOOLS -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- <Time Limit May Be Set> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0547 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 30 COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- <Time Limit May Be Set> + SB 6 PRE-ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS/FUNDING -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- <Time Limit May Be Set> **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Date -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + - Spring Revenue Forecast + - Oil & Gas Production Tax Audit Update + - Severance Tax - Order of Operations <Item Above Rescheduled to 3/22/19> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + AIDEA: Update on Projects, Investments & Cash Flow + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 54 ALASKA RAILROAD CORP. LAND TRANSFERS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Port of Anchorage: Importance, Status Update & Challenges + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0548 FINANCE (continued) Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + - Severance Tax - Order of Operations <Item Above Rescheduled from 3/18/19> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 18 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Health Care Costs by Charles Silver & David Hyman -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentations: - Overview of the Department of Health & Social Services by Commissioner Adam Crum (Continued from March 13) -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- - Department of Health & Social Services - Office of Children's Services Citizen's Review Panel by JP Ouellette, Chair -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Department of Health & Social Services - Office of Children's Services Response to the Citizen's Review Panel by Natalie Norberg, Director -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 15 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 55 TEMP. APPOINTMENTS TO COURT OF APPEALS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0549 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 18 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 89 LEGISLATURE: ETHICS, CONFLICTS -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- += SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 89 LEGISLATURE: ETHICS, CONFLICTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 23 APPROP:SUPP. PAYMENTS OF PRIOR YEARS' PFD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 24 PFD SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Boards TBA -- Public Testimony -- + SB 65 DEPT. OF LABOR: TECHNICAL ED. PROGRAMS -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + SB 66 LABOR STANDARDS/SAFETY; WORKER COMP. -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0550 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Boards TBA -- Public Testimony -- + SB 69 EXEMPT CHARITABLE GAMING FROM PERMIT/FEES -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + SJR 8 U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT ON TRADE -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 51 NATL. RES. WATER NOMINATION/DESIGNATION -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 18 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 70 REPEAL IND. OCEAN POLLUTION MONITORS/FEE <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 51 NATL. RES. WATER NOMINATION/DESIGNATION -- Public Testimony - Sign Up by 4:30 p.m. -- <Time Limit May Be Set> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Alaska LNG Update by Joe Dubler, Interim President, Alaska Gasline Development Association ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0551 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 33 ARREST;RELEASE;SENTENCING;PROBATION + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska Police Standards Council - Jennifer Winkelman -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 33 ARREST;RELEASE;SENTENCING;PROBATION + SJR 6 CONST AM:APPROP. LIMIT; RESERVE FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 75 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LICENSING REQ'S -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:15 AM + Department Overview of Governor's Amended Budget - Office of Public Advocacy - Public Defender Agency -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 15 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:15 PM + Department Overview of Governor's FY2020 Budget ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0552 EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY20 Department of Education & Early Development Budget Mar 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY20 Department of Education & Early Development Budget ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:15 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Apr 02 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM Agenda to be Announced Apr 09 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Budget Closeout Apr 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Continue Budget Closeout if Needed ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 15 Friday Butrovich 205 7:45 AM -- Please Note Location Change -- + - Division of Public Health - Community Matching Grants - Department Support Services -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0553 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Mar 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Division of Public Assistance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Division of Public Assistance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Apr 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Apr 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Budget Closeout Apr 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Continue Budget Closeout if Needed ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Mar 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Apr 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM Agenda to be Announced 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0554 NATURAL RESOURCES (continued) Apr 10 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Budget Closeout Apr 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Continue Budget Closeout if Needed ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + State Equipment Fleet + Inventory for Client & Agency Planning (ICAP) & Administrative Costs Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Process ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + FY20 University Budget Mar 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + FY20 University Budget ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 28 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM -- Please Note Location Change -- + Welcome New House Legislators + Public Comment + Election of House Committee Chair and Vice-Chair For 2019-2020 (Continued on Next Page) 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0555 SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) + Advisory Opinions - AO 19-02 - AO 19-03 - AO 19-04 - AO 19-05 + Chair/Staff Report - H 17-3 Complaint Update - 2019 Ethics Training + 2019 Legislation Update + Other Business ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 15 Friday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Year of the Salmon by Jill Weitz, Director of Salmon Beyond Borders & Chris Sergeant, Research Scientist, University of Montana Sponsored by Representative Ortiz Mar 18 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Campaign Finance by Jeff Clements, President, American Promise Sponsored by Senator Kawasaki Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "Overcharged: Why Americans Pay Too Much for Healthcare" by the Authors of the Book, Charles Silver & David Hyman Sponsored by Senator Giessel 2019-03-15 Senate Journal Page 0556 MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS (continued) Mar 27 Wednesday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Sharing Hope: Stories from Alaskans Affected by Mental Illness by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Board of Directors: Shirley Holloway, Moderator; Dr. Joanne Gartenberg, Physician; Lily Wertz & Jason Lessard from Anchorage Sponsored by Senator Kiehl