Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-07-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-07-19 Senate Journal Page 1379 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday July 19, 2019 Twelfth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 10:15 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senator Micciche was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Coghill, Shower, Stevens were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Bishop. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love, Where there is injury, pardon Where there is doubt, faith, Where there is despair, hope, Where there is darkness, light, Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, not so much to be understood as to understand, not so much to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in dying that we awake to eternal life. (St. Francis of Assisi) Senator Costello led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2019-07-19 Senate Journal Page 1380 Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the fourth through eleventh legislative days of the second special session be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 2002 SENATE BILL NO. 2002 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and other appropriations; repealing appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated July 18: Dear President Giessel: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting an appropriation bill that authorizes capital appropriations, operating appropriations for certain state programs, repeals appropriations and makes appropriations to capitalize funds for consideration by the Thirty-First Alaska State Legislature in the Second Special Session. I recognize the importance of many items that were left unfunded or improperly funded during the Regular and First Special Session. This budget includes funding for the comprehensive criminal justice reform package, state match to leverage over $915 million in federal transportation funds, and various projects and programs that will provide services to Alaskans. Many Alaskans rely on the funds outlined in this budget to provide for their families, put a roof over their head, and keep them safe. 2019-07-19 Senate Journal Page 1381 I appreciate the Legislature’s focus and attention on this legislation. My Administration stands ready to provide additional information to help you during your swift, deliberative process. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor Unfinished Business Senator Kiehl moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, August 10 through evening plane time, August 15. Without objection, Senator Kiehl was excused. Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from July 25 through July 28. Without objection, Senator Gray-Jackson was excused. Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, July 25 through morning plane time, July 27. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. 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 Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., July 20, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:21 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-07-19 Senate Journal Page 1382 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 Jul 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- + SB2002 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Jul 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + * Joint Meeting with House Resources Committee * Presentation: Alaska LNG Update by Joe Dubler Interim President Alaska Gasline Development Association **Streamed live on AKL.tv**