Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-07-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-07-27 Senate Journal Page 1405 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday July 27, 2019 Twentieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 2:16 p.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Gray-Jackson was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Reinbold, Wielechowski were absent. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Wielechowski be excused from a call of the Senate from today through morning plane time, July 29. Without objection, Senator Wielechowski was excused. 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. Dear Heavenly Father, I'd like to thank you for the many blessings that you bestow upon us. I'd ask that you reach out and touch the family members of all legislators and staff that are in this building. I'd ask that you give us wisdom and guidance as we proceed forward here in the next several days. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Senator Hughes led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2019-07-27 Senate Journal Page 1406 Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the thirteenth through nineteenth legislative days of the second special session be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 14 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 19 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(FIN) "An Act relating to assault in the first degree; relating to harassment; relating to sex offenses; relating to the definition of 'dangerous instrument'; relating to sentencing; providing for an aggravating factor at sentencing for strangulation that results in unconsciousness; relating to the duties of the prosecuting attorney; and relating to victim notifications." Chapter 11, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 10/17/19 HB 78 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 19 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(RLS) am S "An Act relating to insurance; relating to an insurer's corporate governance; relating to insurance holding companies and insurance company holding systems; amending Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 402 and 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 12, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 7/20/19 2019-07-27 Senate Journal Page 1407 SB 71 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 19 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes." Chapter 13, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 10/17/19 Messages from the House Messages dated July 24 and 26 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 2001 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2001(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 2003 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2003(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making special appropriations for the payment of permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2019-07-27 Senate Journal Page 1408 Unfinished Business Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, December 9 through evening plane time, December 15. Without objection, Senator Begich was excused. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from August 3 through August 9; September 7 through September 18; and from December 3 through December 8. Without objection, Senator Stevens was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from December 3 through December 8; from September 7 through September 18; and from July 31 through August 9. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Kiehl moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, August 18 through afternoon plane time, August 23. Without objection, Senator Kiehl was excused. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from November 17 through December 11. Without objection, Senator Wilson 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. 2019-07-27 Senate Journal Page 1409 Enrollment SB 25 SENATE BILL NO. 25 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Dental Examiners; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:55 p.m., July 22, 2019. SB 93 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(FIN) "An Act relating to a workforce enhancement program for health care professionals employed in the state; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:55 p.m., July 22, 2019. Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest error in HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(FIN), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 15, following "effect": Insert "of the program" Adjournment Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 2:00 p.m., July 28, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:33 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-07-27 Senate Journal Page 1410 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 27 Saturday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM + SB2001 APPROP: PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND + HB2001 APPROP: ERA/OPERATING/FUNDS/OTHER + HB2003 APPROP: PAYMENT OF PFD