Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-10-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1443 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION FIRST AND SECOND SPECIAL SESSIONS Juneau, Alaska Wednesday October 23, 2019 Final Supplement Enrollment SB 29 SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Marine Pilots; 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 11:31 a.m., August 13, 2019. SB 36 SENATE BILL NO. 36 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Nursing; 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 9:51 a.m., August 6, 2019. SB 37 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 37(FIN) "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program; 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 9:51 a.m., August 6, 2019. SB 40 SENATE BILL NO. 40 "An Act establishing the month of February as Black History Month" 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 2:25 p.m., September 13, 2019. 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1444 SB 43 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(FIN) am H "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers; extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to a person's eligibility to hold a registered guide-outfitter license, master guide-outfitter license, class- A assistant guide license, assistant guide license, or transporter license; 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 3:02 p.m., August 29, 2019. SB 44 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 44(FIN) "An Act relating to the prescription of drugs by a physician assistant without physical examination; relating to prescription drugs under the medical assistance program; 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 9:51 a.m., August 6, 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. 44(FIN), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 5, line 2, following "AS 47.07.065(b);": Insert "or" SB 54 SENATE BILL NO. 54 "An Act approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land; 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 11:31 a.m., August 13, 2019. SB 61 SENATE BILL NO. 61 "An Act relating to claims against protection and indemnity insurance policies of vessel owners" 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 4:47 p.m., September 6, 2019. 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1445 SB 75 SENATE BILL NO. 75 "An Act relating to a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle" 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 10:22 a.m., August 6, 2019. Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest errors in SENATE BILL NO. 75, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 5, following "commercial": Insert "motor" Page 2, line 9, following "commercial": Insert "motor" SB 83 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(L&C) "An Act relating to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to the public utility regulatory cost charge; relating to the regulation of telecommunications; relating to exemptions, charges, and rates applicable to telecommunications utilities; relating to regulation of telephone services; relating to exempt employees; and relating to alternate operator services" 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 1:15 p.m., August 23, 2019. Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest errors in HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(L&C), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 7, line 9: Delete "its" Insert "the carrier's" 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1446 Page 7, line 12: Delete "its" Insert "the carrier's" Page 8, line 4, following "the": Insert "certificated" SB 91 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91(FIN) "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 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 11:31 a.m., August 13, 2019. SB 95 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(RES) am H "An Act directing the sale of certain land to the Tok Shooters Association, Inc.; approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land; 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 11:31 a.m., August 13, 2019. SB 100 SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act naming the Willard E. Dunham Residence Hall" 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 3:11 p.m., September 9, 2019. Messages from the Governor A Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated August 23 regarding damages from wildland fires in Willow, Caswell and surrounding areas of the Matanuska Susitna Borough and the threat of damages from three wildland fires in the Kenai Peninsula Borough with an accompanying letter was received August 28. The declaration and letter had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1447 Letter dated August 30 was received stating: Three nominees were forwarded by the Alaska Republican Party. Pursuant to my authority under Article II, Section 4, of the Alaska Constitution and the process outlined in AS 15.40.320, I have appointed Laddie Shaw to fill the vacancy in the Alaska State Senate, District M. Subject to confirmation by the Republican members of the Alaska Senate, Laddie Shaw will hold this office until the next general election, at which time a successor will be elected to serve the remaining term for Senate District M. Letter dated September 27 was received stating: Pursuant to my authority under Article II, Section 4, of the Alaska Constitution and the process outlined in AS 15.40.350, I have appointed Representative Josh Revak to fill the vacancy in the Alaska State Senate, District M. Subject to confirmation by the Republican members of the Alaska Senate, Representative Revak will hold this office until the next general election, at which time a successor will be elected to serve the remaining term for Senate District M. SB 25 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 1 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 25 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Dental Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 14, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 8/2/19 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1448 SB 93 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 1 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 15, SLA 2019 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 36 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 8 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 36 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Nursing; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 16, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 8/9/19 SB 37 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 8 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 37(FIN) "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 17, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 8/9/19 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1449 SB 44 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 8 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 44(FIN) "An Act relating to the prescription of drugs by a physician assistant without physical examination; relating to prescription drugs under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 18, SLA 2019 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 75 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 16 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 75 “An Act relating to a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle." Chapter 19, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 11/14/19 SB 91 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 16 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91(FIN) "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." Chapter 20, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 8/17/19 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1450 SB 54 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 16 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 54 "An Act approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 21, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 8/17/19 SB 95 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 16 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(RES) am H "An Act directing the sale of certain land to the Tok Shooters Association, Inc.; approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 22, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 8/17/19 SB 29 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 16 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Marine Pilots; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 23, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 8/17/19 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1451 SB 83 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 29 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(L&C) "An Act relating to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to the public utility regulatory cost charge; relating to the regulation of telecommunications; relating to exemptions, charges, and rates applicable to telecommunications utilities; relating to regulation of telephone services; relating to exempt employees; and relating to alternate operator services." Chapter 24, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 11/27/19 SB 61 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on September 10 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 61 "An Act relating to claims against protection and indemnity insurance policies of vessel owners." Chapter 25, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 12/9/19 SB 43 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on September 13 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(FIN) am H "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers; extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to a person's eligibility to hold a registered guide-outfitter 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1452 license, master guide-outfitter license, class-A assistant guide license, assistant guide license, or transporter license; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 26, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 9/14/19 SB 40 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on September 19 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 40 "An Act establishing the month of February as Black History Month." Chapter 27, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 12/18/19 SB 100 Message dated September 27 was received October 3 stating the Governor signed the following bill on September 27 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act naming the Willard E. Dunham Residence Hall." Chapter 28, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 12/26/19 HB 126 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on October 5 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 126 "An Act establishing November as Alaska Native Heritage Month." Chapter 29, SLA 2019 Effective Date: 1/3/20 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1453 SB 2002 Message dated August 8 was received stating: Dear President Giessel: On this date, I have signed, with line-item vetoes, the following bill passed during the Second Special Session of the Thirty-first Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2002(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations for the capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 1, SSSLA 2019 [Effective Date: See Chapter] Senate Bill 2002 (SB 2002) as passed by the legislature, contained operating and capital appropriations totaling nearly $183 million, including $176.6 million in funding directly from the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund (CBR). Through line-item vetoes to SB 2002, I have reduced the proposed draw on the CBR by $30.5 million. These vetoes represent a balance between protecting our reserves while maintaining a minimum level of capital budget funding. This budget supports jobs and families; ensures federal funds are not forfeited; and advances critical road, infrastructure, and life, health, and safety projects in communities across Alaska. Attached is a report detailing my line-item vetoes. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1454 HB 2001 Message dated August 19 was received stating: Dear President Giessel: On this date, I have signed, with line-item vetoes, the following bill passed during the Second Special Session of the Thirty-first Alaska State Legislature, and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2001(FIN) am S "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." Chapter No. 2, SSSLA 2019 [Effective Date: See Chapter] The budget goals and priorities for my administration have been very clear: Alaska needs a budget that is sustainable, predictable, and affordable. Cuts are difficult and have a real impact on Alaskans, but if expenditures continue to exceed existing revenues, all Alaskans will be faced with taxes or much more dramatic core service impacts once all savings reserves are exhausted. Keeping this in mind, my administration worked to make a number of difficult, but necessary, decisions. This budget was thoroughly evaluated, and my policies were applied consistently across the board. It is critical that we get our fiscal house in order and provide a secure and stable future for Alaskans. House Bill (HB) 2001 as passed by the legislature, added $375 million to the FY 2020 operating budget, which represents an unsustainable level of spending. Through line-item vetoes to HB 2001, I have reduced the spending by $220 million. With these vetoes, the FY 2020 operating and mental health budget, including previously enacted legislation, is $4,193,039,800 Unrestricted General funds (UGF), 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1455 $883,622,700 Designated General funds (DGF), $702,100,200 Other State funds, and $2,700,205,600 Federal funds. Attached are reports that summarize the line-item vetoes. The line-item vetoes in this bill include: the elimination of unconstitutional commitments of future year funding; the elimination of optional Medicaid services to ensure adequate funding for federally-required Medicaid programs; and the elimination of debt payments on behalf of other entities, which are not a core function of the State. The State's fiscal reality dictates a reduction in expenditures across all agencies. My administration also worked with key stakeholders to identify critical items in HB 2001 to retain including: early learning programs, the senior benefits program, funding to assist victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and funding to the Department of Fish and Game that is necessary to leverage Federal funds. This budget focuses on the State’s basic responsibilities, in light of our fiscal constraints. This is one step in the right direction – setting Alaska on the path to fiscal stability while acknowledging additional actions, over multiple years, are needed. This includes working closely with the University of Alaska and the Board of Regents on a step- down approach to reduce their general fund spending by $70 million over three years starting in FY 2020. More work will need to be done in the months ahead and during the next legislative session. Finally, this bill appropriates $1 billion from the Earnings Reserve Account and funds an estimated $1,600 Permanent Fund Dividend. Again, this is one step in the right direction, and I look forward to working with the Legislature to ensure Alaskans receive a full statutory dividend. I am committed to working with the Legislature to address state spending, to eliminate our deficit over time, and to put Alaska on a path to a long-term sustainable, predictable, and affordable fiscal plan. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1456 HB 48 Letter dated October 11 was received: Dear Senate President Giessel: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska, I have vetoed the following bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 48(FIN) am "An Act removing from the exempt service of the state persons who are employed in a professional capacity to make a temporary or special inquiry, study, or examination as authorized by the governor and including those persons in the partially exempt service of the state; repealing the authority of the governor or a designee of the governor to authorize higher pay than is otherwise allowable for certain partially exempt employees in the executive branch; requiring the commissioner of administration to submit a report to the legislature; and providing for an effective date." HB 48 proposes to reclassify persons that are employed in a professional capacity to make temporary or special inquiry, as authorized by the Governor, from exempt service to the partially exempt service. This reclassification to partially exempt service requires the use of the statutory salary schedule, PERS, healthcare benefits and leave accrual. It would also require these employees to be tracked for budgetary and position count purposes. These positions, intended to be temporary, were established and never moved from “temporary” to “permanent” even though they may be open, two, three or four years. Also, not all agencies account for these temporary positions in their position count or budget. By moving these positions to the partially exempt or classified service, it provides more transparency in hire and equal application of statutory pay schedules and benefits for state employees. The Department of Administration supported this approach and included this same provision in legislation introduced at the request of the Governor pertaining to certain public employees. 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1457 However, HB 48 also repeals AS 39.27.011(k). This provision grants the Governor the authority to authorize a higher pay step for certain partially exempt employees. The authorization must be based on the determination that the action serves a critical governmental interest of the state, the employee possesses exceptional qualifications, recruitment difficulties existed, or the action is necessary due to competitive salaries in the relevant labor market. The determination must be in writing. AS 39.27.011(k) was enacted into law in 2013, as part of a broader personnel undertaking. It provides agencies with a valuable tool to recruit candidates with specialized skills or senior level experience for positions that are classified as partially exempt. Oftentimes, using this section is the only way the State can offer salaries that compete with the private sector to attract highly qualified individuals. The repeal of AS 39.27.011(k) was proposed through the committee process so that when the temporary exempt positions were reclassified to temporary partially exempt positions, it could not be used to override statutory salary schedules. It was adopted with the intent of closing a potential loophole. However, the unintended consequence of repealing AS 39.27.011(k) is that a valuable tool is removed from state agencies in their ability to recruit and hire individuals with specialized skills or experience. Therefore, I have chosen to veto CS HB 48 (FIN) am. Sincerely, /s/ Michael J. Dunleavy Governor HJR 10 Message dated September 19 was received October 10 stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1458 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) Supporting development of the road belt electrical transmission line; and urging members of the Alaska delegation in Congress to pursue the development of this high-voltage electrical line in the interior of the state. Legislative Resolve No. 3 HJR 14 Message dated September 19 was received October 10 stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to pursue infrastructure funding for a deep draft Arctic port in Nome; requesting the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to send a letter from the state to the Alaska Congressional delegation supporting a deep draft Arctic port in Nome; and requesting the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to work collaboratively with the City of Nome on a deep draft Arctic port in Nome. Legislative Resolve No. 4 HJR 19 Message dated September 19 was received October 10 stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(TRB) Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the United States Census Bureau for the 2020 Census; urging the governor to prioritize an accurate count for the 2020 Census; and urging local governments to establish local complete count commissions. Legislative Resolve No. 5 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1459 SJR 11 Message dated October 21 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(TRA) Urging the United States to issue a Presidential permit authorizing a railroad crossing of the Alaska-Canada border from state land into Yukon, Canada; and supporting cooperation between the United States and Canada to establish a public- private partnership for construction of a railroad from Alberta, Canada, to the state that would connect the Alaska Railroad to the North American railroad system. Legislative Resolve No. 7 HCR 7 Message dated September 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 83, relating to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to the public utility regulatory cost charge; relating to the regulation of telecommunications; relating to exemptions, charges, and rates applicable to telecommunications utilities; relating to regulation of telephone services; and relating to alternate operator services. Legislative Resolve No. 8 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1460 HCR 5 Message dated September 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 95, approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land. Legislative Resolve No. 9 HJR 12 Message dated September 19 was received October 10 stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Supporting the completion of the Northern Rail Extension; supporting the increase in defensive capabilities at Fort Greely, Alaska; and encouraging the development of critical Arctic infrastructure. Legislative Resolve No. 10 HCR 9 Message dated September 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 44, relating to the prescription of drugs by a physician assistant without physical examination. Legislative Resolve No. 11 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1461 HCR 11 Message dated September 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 43, extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; and relating to a person's eligibility to hold a registered guide-outfitter license, master guide-outfitter license, class-A assistant guide license, assistant guide license, or transporter license. Legislative Resolve No. 12 HCR 101 Message dated October 10 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101 Relating to the earnings of the Alaska permanent fund and establishing a bicameral legislative working group on the use of earnings of the Alaska permanent fund. Legislative Resolve No. 13 HCR 201 Message dated October 10 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 201 Authorizing the House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for a period of more than three days. Legislative Resolve No. 14 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1462 Communications SB 71 A sectional analysis for the following will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 6. HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes." HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(JUD) was signed into law on July 19 (page 1407). Disclosure letters received from the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, in accordance with AS 24.60, will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 5 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 10. Letter dated August 7 was received from Joel Bolger, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, stating in accordance with AS 24.60.131(b), he has nominated the following alternate public member for appointment to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Patrick FitzGerald The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report July 29, 2019 in accordance with Chapter 39, SLA 2015 Department of Health and Social Services Alaska’s Opioid Response 2018-2019 October 1, 2019 in accordance with AS 17.20.085 2019-10-23 Senate Journal Page 1463 Appointment Confirmation Letter dated September 20 to Governor Michael J. Dunleavy from Senate President Cathy Giessel: The twelve Senate Republicans have met and discussed your nomination of Representative Laddie Shaw to fill the vacant seat in Senate District M. I respectfully wish to inform you that Representative Shaw did not achieve the needed support to be seated. This decision was reached in accordance with the relevant statutes. I request that you appoint another qualified person for the Senate Republicans' consideration by September 29, 2019, as required by AS 15.40.350. Unfinished Business In accordance with the May 9 letter announcing the creation of a joint House/Senate working group (page 1100) the following membership has been established: VPSO Working Group Senator Olson, Cochair Representative Kopp, Cochair Senator Bishop Representative Edgmon Senator Shower Representative Rauscher This final supplement of the Senate Journal completes the official record of the First Regular Session and the First and Second Special Sessions of the Thirty-first Legislature. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate