Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-03-17 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2071 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 17, 2020 Fifty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Costello, Reinbold, Shower were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Kiehl. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, pokei-ach ivrim. Blessed are you eternal G-d, Source of the universe, who opens the eyes of the blind. Please G-d, open the eyes of those in positions to make decisions for the community, for those developing tests, vaccines, and treatments. Give them the peace of mind to be clear-eyed in their work. Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, malbish arumim. Blessed are you eternal G-d, who provides clothes for the naked. 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2072 In times of fear we are vulnerable. Just as you clothed us as we left the garden, please give all of us the protection we need to stay well - in body and in mind. Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu ruach ha-olam, hameichin mitz-adei gaver. Blessed are you eternal G-d, breath of the world, who makes firm each person's steps. Please give the leaders of our state, our nation, and all nations the resolve and the patience to deal with difficult times in the way You would have us act. Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu al n'tilat yadayim. Blessed are you, oh G-d, sovereign of the universe. You hallow us with commandments, and teach us to wash our hands. Amen. Senator Begich led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the fifty-sixth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 16 was read stating pursuant to AS 24.60.130, the House has ratified the following public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Joyce M. Anderson Deborah Fancher Lee F. Holmes 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2073 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Court System Appellate and Trial Courts 2019 Time-To-Disposition Reports in accordance with AS 22.20.310 Alaska Court System Travel for Justices, Judges and Magistrate Judges and Affidavit Information 2019 Report in accordance with AS 22.20.310 Alaska Energy Authority Power Cost Equalization Program Statistical Report FY 2019 Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Transportation Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Marine Pilots Richard Harris Lucas Hasenbank 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 Wilson, Vice Chair; Senators Kiehl, Micciche. 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2074 SB 55 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 55 "An Act relating to judges of the court of appeals; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary 2d Committee Substitute offered on page 1886. Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Wielechowski, Bishop. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 137 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 137 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Wilson, Wielechowski, Bishop. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 150 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 150 "An Act repealing the termination date for the intensive management hunting license surcharge." Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2075 SB 190 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 190 "An Act relating to the practice of dentistry" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(HSS) "An Act relating to the practice of dentistry; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilson, Chair; Senators Begich, Giessel. 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. SB 193 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 193 "An Act relating to liability of an electric utility for contact between vegetation and the utility's facilities; and relating to vegetation management plans" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senator Revak. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kiehl, Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2076 Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 195 SENATE BILL NO. 195 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 195 "An Act relating to election of a domestic insurer's board of directors" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 195 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Reinbold, Shower and so, SENATE BILL NO. 195 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations In Memoriam – William “Middy” Johnson Representative Foster Senator Olson Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2077 Engrossment SB 195 SENATE BILL NO. 195 "An Act relating to election of a domestic insurer's board of directors" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Enrollment SCR 12 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 206, making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program, 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 3:45 p.m., March 17, 2020. Legislative Resolve No. 18 Adjournment Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 18, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:18 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2078 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 17 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair -- += SB 218 ROAD SERVICE AREA CONSOLIDATION + HB 142 NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS TANF PROGRAM -- Public Testimony -- + HB 232 MUNICIPAL TAX CREDITS <Pending Referral> -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 17 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 149 HIGH SCHOOL START TIME <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2079 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: University of Alaska Board of Regents - Cachet Garrett -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 17 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 122 FUNTER BAY MARINE PARK: UNANGAN CEMETERY -- Public Testimony -- **Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: 586-9085, Anchorage: 563-9085 Outside Juneau or Anchorage: 844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 152 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += SB 30 COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS += SB 47 PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BD/PRACTICE += SB 55 TEMP. APPOINTMENTS TO COURT OF APPEALS += SB 137 EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE += SB 150 INTENSIVE MGMT SURCHARGE/REPEAL TERM DATE Mar 17 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 234 APPROP:SUPP; REAPPROP; CAP; AMEND; CBR += SB 134 MEDICAID COVERAGE OF LIC. COUNSELORS += SB 172 EXTENDING THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2080 FINANCE (continued) Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 205 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 154 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP. -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- - Juneau, Fairbanks, Unalaska, Nome, Bethel, Kotzebue, Utqiagvik, Tok, Delta Junction: Sign Up by 10:15 a.m. **Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: 586-9085, Anchorage: 563-9085 Outside Juneau or Anchorage: 844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += HB 205 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 154 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP. -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- - Anchorage, Mat-Su, Offnets: Sign Up by 2:30 p.m. **Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: 586-9085, Anchorage: 563-9085 Outside Juneau or Anchorage: 844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 205 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 154 APPROP: CAPITAL; SUPP; OTHER APPROP. -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, Kenai, Kodiak, Seward, Valdez, Homer, Cordova: Sign Up by 10:15a.m. **Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: 586-9085, Anchorage: 563-9085 Outside Juneau or Anchorage: 844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2081 FINANCE (continued) Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + University of Alaska FY21 Operating Budget - Committee of the Whole - Budget Closeout + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 18 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled to 3/20/20 -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska Mental Health Trust Board of Trustees - Anita Halterman - Rhonda Boyles State Medical Board - Lydia Mielke -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- + HB 133 JUVENILES: JUSTICE,FACILITES,TREATMENT -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ** Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: (907) 586-9085 From Anchorage: (907) 563-9085 Outside Juneau & Anchorage: 1-844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: shss@akleg.gov Mar 20 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/18/20 -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska Mental Health Trust Board of Trustees - Anita Halterman State Medical Board - Lydia Mielke -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- (Continued on Next Page) 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2082 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) += HB 133 JUVENILES: JUSTICE,FACILITES,TREATMENT -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- ** Please Note: All Public Testimony Will be via Telephone Only. No In-Person Testimony. From Juneau: (907) 586-9085 From Anchorage: (907) 563-9085 Outside Juneau & Anchorage: 1-844-586-9085 Written Testimony Will be Accepted at: shss@akleg.gov ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 18 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Violent Crime Compensation Board - Richard "Kay" Payne - Gregory Bringhurst -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 191 TRUSTS, TRUSTEES, COMMUNITY PROPERTY Mar 20 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 123 ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 8 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 17 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - Dana Walukiewicz - Rex Leath Real Estate Commission - Samuel Goldman += SB 173 LICENSE MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE PARAMEDICS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2083 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Marijuana Control Board - Christopher Jaime - Bruce Schulte - Casey Dschaak Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives - Bethel Belisle + SB 215 AK ED SAVINGS PROGRAMS/ELIGIBILITY -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 18 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 189 SPORT FISHING ENHANCEMENT SURCHARGE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 217 STATE LAND VOUCHER; PFDS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 204 STATE LAND SALES; PLATS; RIVERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ** All Off Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 160 FOREST LAND USE PLANS; TIMBER SALES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 16 SHARED ANIMAL AND RAW MILK/PRODUCTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 194 ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ** All Off Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2084 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 17 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 88 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS += HB 83 PROHIBIT VOTING BY FACSIMILE + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Personnel Board - Craig Johnson Alaska Public Offices Commission - Hardy Lawrence - Daniel LaSota -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- + SB 188 LOTTERY: PUB. CORP; FUND; UNLAWFUL SALE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 180 STATE GOV'T FINANCES: WEBSITE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 17 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM -- Please Note Time & Location -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Marine Pilots - Richard Harris - Lucas Hasenbank **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:10 PM + FY21 DOA Budget Closeout 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2085 COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + - Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Presentation - Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM + Subcommittee Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY21 DEED Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 17 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + - Department of Environmental Conservation Budget Overview - Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:20 PM + FY21 DFG Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 2:05 PM + Closeout 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2086 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Subcommittee Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget: Budget Closeout Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Closeout Apr 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Will Meet if Needed ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + FY 2021 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 18 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:30 PM + Department of Military & Veterans' Affairs: FY21 Agency Budget - Subcommittee Closeout Invited Testimony by: - Craig Christenson, Deputy Commissioner, DMVA - Stephanie Richard, Administrative Service Director, Office of Management & Budget 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2087 NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 19 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + FY21 Agency Budget: Budget Closeout Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Budget Closeout Apr 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Will Meet if Needed ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 19 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + FY 2021 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 17 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Federal Programming Mar 18 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Alaska Marine Highway System Mar 19 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Alaska Marine Highway System Continued Mar 20 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Closeout Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Alaska Marine Highway System 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2088 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Mar 17 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM -- CANCELED -- Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 17 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Lunch & Learn: "Is Nuclear Energy an Option for Alaska? An Overview of Micro Reactors Technology Trends & Possible Alaska Applications" by Gwen Holdmann, Director of the Alaska Center for Energy & Power of the University of Alaska Fairbanks The Overview Will Discuss the Possible Applications of Micro-Nuclear Reactors in Alaska; as they are Compact, Location-Flexible, No-Emissions, High-Reliability Sources of Heat & Power Sponsored by Representative Wool & Senator Hoffman Mar 17 Tuesday Davis 106 12:01 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Lunch & Learn: "Trapping in Alaska: Techniques & Gear" by Randy Zarnke, Alaska Trappers Association Sponsored by Representative Talerico Mar 18 Wednesday Davis 106 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Lunch & Learn: Aerospace Day in the Capitol: "Alaska Aerospace Corporation, Poker Flats, ACUASI" by Mark Lester, AAC President & CEO and Ross Garelick Bell, Executive Director of the Aerospace States Association Sponsored by Senator Stevens 2020-03-17 Senate Journal Page 2089 Mar 20 Friday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Lunch & Learn: "Navigating Alaska's Fiscal Crisis" by Jared Walczak, Director of State Tax Foundation Sponsored by Representative Pruitt