Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-03-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2205 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 23, 2020 Sixty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Costello was absent. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Costello be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Costello was excused. 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. Haraynee mekabel alai mitzvat asai shel ve’ahavta lerayacha kamocha. I take upon myself to fulfill the commandment of loving your fellow as yourself. In difficult times, with difficult questions, we remember the ancient wisdom and the powerful teaching that we are all one and obligated to each other. In times of sickness and in times of trial, we pray together for healing. Mi shebeirach avoteinu m'kor hab'racha l'imoteinu. Who is like you? May you the source of strength who blessed the ones before us, help us find the courage to make our lives a blessing. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2206 Mi shebeirach imoteinu m'kor habrachah l'avoteinu. Bless those in need of healing with r'fuah sh'leimah, the renewal of body, the renewal of spirit. And let us say, Amen. Senator Kawasaki led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the sixty-second legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. SCR 14 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Authorizing the House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for a period of more than three days, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 2173). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the resolution be referred to the Rules Committee. Without objection, the resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to advance to Announcements. Without objection, the Senate moved to: Announcements SCR 14 Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rules 23 and 24 be waived on SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Authorizing the House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for a period of more than three days, for a Rules Committee meeting today. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2207 SB 241 Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rules 23 and 24 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 241 "An Act extending the March 11, 2020, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; relating to the powers of the director of insurance; relating to standing orders issued by the chief medical officer; relating to professional licensing; relating to telemedicine and telehealth; relating to board of nursing fingerprint requirements; relating to the 2020 primary and general elections; relating to permanent fund dividend applications; relating to automatic voter registration; relating to tax; relating to shareholder meetings; and providing for an effective date" for a Rules Committee meeting today. Without objection, it was so ordered. Recess Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:12 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 11:28 a.m. Standing Committee Reports HB 96 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act relating to Alaska Pioneers' Home and Alaska Veterans' Home payments, rates, and services" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act relating to Alaska Pioneers' Home and Alaska Veterans' Home payments, rates, and services; and providing for an effective date." (Technical Title Change) 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2208 Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Olson, Bishop, Hoffman, Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 9, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 10, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 106 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement." Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs. Signing do not pass: Senators Wielechowski, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Wilson, Bishop. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 235 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(FIN) "An Act relating to allocations of funding for the Alaska Workforce Investment Board; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wielechowski, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2209 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 13, University of Alaska Fiscal Note No. 14, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 15, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 16, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 17, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 18, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 14 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Authorizing the House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for a period of more than three days, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Begich, Giessel, von Imhof, Hoffman The resolution was considered on final passage today. Consideration of the Calendar President Giessel stated in accordance with Rule 43(b), Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules, engrossment may be waived on all bills transmitted to the House this legislative day. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2210 Third Reading of House Bills HB 205 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; 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" was read the third time. Senator Hoffman moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Wilson, Wielechowski, Olson, Shower, Hughes, Kawasaki offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 63, before line 1: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. The amount necessary for payment of $1,300 to each eligible individual who received a 2019 permanent fund dividend is appropriated from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145) to the Department of Revenue for payment of a $1,300 economic stimulus payment to each eligible individual who received a 2019 permanent fund dividend, and for administrative and associated costs, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. It is the intent of the legislature that the economic stimulus payments made under this section occur on the effective date of this section or immediately thereafter." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 79, lines 5 - 6: Delete "sec. 36(r)" Insert "sec. 37(r)" Page 90, line 26: Delete "sec. 26" Insert "sec. 27" 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2211 Page 99, lines 7 - 8: Delete "secs. 22(a), (b), (d), and (e), 23(c) and (d), 31, 34(b) and (c), 36, 37, and 39(a) - (c)" Insert "secs. 23(a), (b), (d), and (e), 24(c) and (d), 32, 35(b) and (c), 37, 38, and 40(a) - (c)" Page 99, line 10: Delete "11, 14(b), 15, 16, and 18" Insert "12, 15(b), 16, 17, and 19" Page 99, line 17: Delete "Section 45 of this Act takes" Insert "Sections 10 and 46 of this Act take" Page 99, lines 18 - 19: Delete "Sections 7 - 10, 11(a), (b), and (d), 12 - 14, 16, 17, 24(e), 25(b), 28(e) and (f), 31, 35(d), and 37(l)" Insert "Sections 7 - 9, 11, 12(a), (b), and (d), 13 - 15, 17, 18, 25(e), 26(b), 29(e) and (f), 32, 36(d), and 38(l)" Page 99, line 20: Delete "secs. 46 and 47" Insert "secs. 47 and 48" Senator Wilson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Stedman objected. Senator Reinbold moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on Amendment No. 1. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Costello be shown as a cosponsor on Amendment No. 1. President Giessel ruled the motion out of order. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2212 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kawasaki, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Hoffman, Kiehl, Micciche, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof Excused: Costello and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senators Wilson, Stedman, Micciche, Giessel offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 54, following line 17: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION OTHER ITEMS FUNDS Snowmobile Trail Development Program 250,000 250,000" and Grants (HD 1-40) Page 58, following line 3: Insert new material to read: "FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT 1195 Snow Machine Registration Receipts 250,000" Senator Wilson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Wilson offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 36, following line 5: Insert new material to read: "It is the intent of the legislature that the University of Alaska charge not more than 17.5 percent for indirect costs to the Future Farmers of America under funding agreements between the University of Alaska and the Future Farmers of America." Senator Wilson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Stedman objected. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2213 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 3? YEAS: 10 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kiehl, Micciche, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stevens, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Olson, Stedman, von Imhof, Wielechowski Excused: Costello and so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted Senators Reinbold, Shower offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 75, line 28: Delete "$3,091,492,927" Insert "$2,411,492,927" Page 75, line 30, through page 76, line 1: Delete all material and insert: "(d) The amount authorized under AS 37.13.145(b) for transfer by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation on June 30, 2020, estimated to be $2,005,100,000, is appropriated from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145) to the dividend fund (AS 43.23.045(a)) for the payment of permanent fund dividends and for administrative and associated costs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021." Senator Reinbold moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 4? 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2214 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Kawasaki, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kiehl, Micciche, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof Excused: Costello and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. Senator Wilson called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senators Reinbold, Shower offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 23, following line 17: Insert new material to read: "It is the intent of the legislature to extend the benefits of the United States Supreme Court's Janus v. AFSCME decision to all public employees in collective bargaining agreements, equally, in order to protect their constitutional rights." Senator Reinbold moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Begich objected. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Senator Begich objected and Senator Wielechowski was required to vote. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Senator Hoffman objected and Senator Begich was required to vote. Senator Kiehl moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Kiehl was required to vote. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 5? 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2215 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Reinbold, Shower, Wilson Nays: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Excused: Costello and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 63, before line 1: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. The amount necessary for payment of $1,000 to each eligible individual who received a 2019 permanent fund dividend is appropriated from the earnings reserve account (AS 37.13.145) to the Department of Revenue for payment of a $1,000 economic stimulus payment to each eligible individual who received a 2019 permanent fund dividend, and for administrative and associated costs, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. It is the intent of the legislature that the economic stimulus payments made under this section occur on the effective date of this section or immediately thereafter." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 79, lines 5 - 6: Delete "sec. 36(r)" Insert "sec. 37(r)" Page 90, line 26: Delete "sec. 26" Insert "sec. 27" Page 99, lines 7 - 8: Delete "secs. 22(a), (b), (d), and (e), 23(c) and (d), 31, 34(b) and (c), 36, 37, and 39(a) - (c)" Insert "secs. 23(a), (b), (d), and (e), 24(c) and (d), 32, 35(b) and (c), 37, 38, and 40(a) - (c)" 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2216 Page 99, line 10: Delete "11, 14(b), 15, 16, and 18" Insert "12, 15(b), 16, 17, and 19" Page 99, line 17: Delete "Section 45 of this Act takes" Insert "Sections 10 and 46 of this Act take" Page 99, lines 18 - 19: Delete "Sections 7 - 10, 11(a), (b), and (d), 12 - 14, 16, 17, 24(e), 25(b), 28(e) and (f), 31, 35(d), and 37(l)" Insert "Sections 7 - 9, 11, 12(a), (b), and (d), 13 - 15, 17, 18, 25(e), 26(b), 29(e) and (f), 32, 36(d), and 38(l)" Page 99, line 20: Delete "secs. 46 and 47" Insert "secs. 47 and 48" Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Objections were heard. Senator Micciche moved for the adoption of the following amendment to Amendment No. 6: Page 75: Remove (D) lines 30 through Page 76 line 1. Renumber accordingly. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall the amendment to Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment to Amendment No. 6? 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2217 YEAS: 2 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Kiehl, Micciche Nays: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello and so, the amendment to Amendment No. 6 failed. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 6? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kawasaki, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Hoffman, Kiehl, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Costello and so, Amendment No. 6 was adopted. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 74, line 8: Delete "COSTS OF JOB RECLASSIFICATIONS." Insert "LEGISLATIVE INTENT. (a)" Page 74, following line 10: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) It is the intent of the legislature that each executive branch agency and department restrict expenditure of the appropriations made in this Act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, by 20 percent through December 31, 2020. It is the intent of the legislature that, after December 31, 2020, the legislature, in consultation with the Office of the Governor, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Legislative Finance Division, determine whether the 20 percent restriction of expenditures should continue through the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021." 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2218 Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Objections were heard. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Olson be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. HB 205 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 7? YEAS: 5 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Micciche, Reinbold, Shower, Wilson Nays: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Excused: Costello, Olson and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. Senator von Imhof moved the Senate rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 6. Objections were heard. Senator Coghill rose to a point of order. President Giessel cautioned members to proceed in order. The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its previous action?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Rescind Action Adopting Amendment No. 6? YEAS: 8 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Kiehl, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof Nays: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Micciche, Reinbold, Shower, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Olson 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2219 and so, the motion failed. Senator Stedman offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 1, line 3, following "reappropriations;": Insert "making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program;" Page 10, line 4: Delete "249,833,800" Insert "254,133,800" Delete "24,060,800" Insert "28,360,800" Page 10, line 19: Delete "2,000,000" Insert "6,300,000" Page 11, line 6: Delete "12,932,500" Insert "13,568,413" Delete "10,881,900" Insert "11,517,813" Page 11, line 8: Delete "7,435,600" Insert "8,071,513" Page 16, line 13: Delete "35,135,400" Insert "35,205,600" Delete "10,858,600" Insert "10,928,800" Page 16, line 14: Delete "12,820,400" Insert "12,890,600" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2220 Page 52, following line 6: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUNDS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Department of Administration * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Integrated Resource 7,100,000 7,100,000 Information System (IRIS) Upgrade (HD 1-40) OIT Upgrade to Cloud Servers 1,250,000 1,250,000" - Phase I (HD 1-40) Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Page 54, lines 30 - 31: Delete all material and insert: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL OTHER ITEMS FUNDS FUNDS AHFC Energy Programs 5,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000" Weatherization (HD 1-40) Page 55, following line 14: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION ITEMS OTHER FUNDS MH: AHFC Beneficiary 2,000,000 2,000,000" and Special Needs Housing (HD 1-40) Page 55, following line 23: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION OTHER ITEMS FUNDS State Equipment Fleet 20,000,000 20,000,000" Replacement (HD 1-40) Page 58, line 6: Delete "13,250,000" Insert "15,250,000" 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2221 Page 58, following line 6: Insert new material to read: "FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT 1037 General Fund / Mental Health 1,750,000" Page 58, line 8: Delete "17,350,000" Insert "17,600,000" Page 58, following line 14: Insert new material to read: "FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT 1026 Highways Equipment Working Capital Fund 20,000,000" Page 79, following line 4: Insert a new subsection to read: "(d) The sum of $30,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development to be distributed as grants to school districts according to the average daily membership for each district adjusted under AS 14.17.410(b)(1)(A) - (D) and according to the schedule of distribution of state aid under AS 14.17.610 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021." Page 79, line 10, following "SERVICES.": Insert "(a)" Page 79, following line 13: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) The sum of $75,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Health and Social Services, division of public health, public health emergency response programs, for the purpose of responding to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) public health disaster emergency for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2021." Page 91, following line 22: Insert a new subsection to read: "(y) The sum of $5,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the disaster relief fund (AS 26.23.300(a))." 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2222 Page 99, following line 16: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 46. CONTINGENCY. The appropriations made in secs. 27(b) and 36(y) of this Act are contingent on passage by the Thirty- First Alaska State Legislature and enactment into law of a version of SB 241 or a similar bill extending the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) public health disaster emergency proclamation issued by the governor on March 11, 2020." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 99, lines 18 - 19: Delete "25(b), 28(e) and (f), 31, 35(d), and 37(l)" Insert "25(b), 27(b), 28(e) and (f), 31, 35(d), 36(y), 37(l) and 46" Page 99, line 20: Delete "secs. 46 and 47" Insert "secs. 47 and 48" Senator Stedman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Without objection, Amendment No. 8 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations for the operating and 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2223 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Reinbold Excused: Costello, Olson and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) am S passed the Senate. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of the constitutional budget reserve fund sections. The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund sections (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 205(FIN) am S Adopt Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Sections? YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Reinbold Excused: Costello, Olson and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund sections were adopted. In accordance with Uniform Rule 43, engrossment was waived on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) am S and the bill was returned to the House for consideration with certified amendments. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2224 SCR 15 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 2188). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 205, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; and making supplemental appropriations, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 15 Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Olson and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring – Pete Carran Senator Kiehl Representatives Hannan, Story Honoring – Juneau-Douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale 2019-2020 Academic Decathlon Team Senator Kiehl Representatives Hannan, Story 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2225 Honoring – Haines High School Cross Country Teams Senator Kiehl Representatives Hannan, Story Honoring – Rick Caulfield Senator Kiehl Representatives Hannan, Story Honoring – Mary Becker Senator Kiehl Representatives Hannan, Story Honoring – Dr. F. Stuart “Terry” Chapin III Representative Hopkins In Memoriam – Philip Allen Daniel Representative Stutes Senator Stevens In Memoriam – Henry Dan “Sonny” Peterson Representative Stutes Senator Stevens Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SCR 14 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Authorizing the House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for a period of more than three days. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered today. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2226 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Authorizing the House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for a period of more than three days, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 14(RLS) Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Costello, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements HB 247 Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 247(FSH) "An Act relating to the fish and game fund; relating to a sport fishing surcharge; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 21, ch. 18, SLA 2016; and providing for an effective date" for the Finance Committee meeting on March 24 at 9:00 a.m. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 301 Senator Bishop, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(L&C) "An Act relating to certificates of fitness for plumbers and electricians" for the Labor and Commerce Committee meeting on March 24 at 1:30 p.m. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2227 Recess Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 3:30 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 5:46 p.m. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Standing Committee Reports SB 241 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 241 "An Act extending the March 11, 2020, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; relating to the powers of the director of insurance; relating to standing orders issued by the chief medical officer; relating to professional licensing; relating to telemedicine and telehealth; relating to board of nursing fingerprint requirements; relating to the 2020 primary and general elections; relating to permanent fund dividend applications; relating to automatic voter registration; relating to tax; relating to shareholder meetings; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 241(RLS) "An Act extending the March 11, 2020, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; relating to the COVID-19 outbreak; relating to a financing plan; relating to standing orders of the chief medical officer; relating to occupational and professional licensing; relating to telemedicine and telehealth; relating to fingerprinting requirements; relating to elections in calendar year 2020; relating to permanent fund dividend 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2228 applications; relating to automatic voter registration; relating to tax filings, payments, and penalties; relating to shareholder meetings; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Giessel, Hoffman, von Imhof. Signing amend: Senator Begich. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 5, indeterminate, Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 9, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill is on today's first supplemental calendar. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to adopt the first supplemental calendar. Without objection, the first supplemental calendar was adopted. Consideration of the First Supplemental Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 241 SENATE BILL NO. 241 "An Act extending the March 11, 2020, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; relating to the powers of the director of insurance; relating to standing orders issued by the chief medical officer; relating to professional licensing; relating to telemedicine and telehealth; relating to board of nursing fingerprint 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2229 requirements; relating to the 2020 primary and general elections; relating to permanent fund dividend applications; relating to automatic voter registration; relating to tax; relating to shareholder meetings; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Giessel stated SENATE BILL NO. 241 will advance to third reading on the March 24 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 96 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act relating to Alaska Pioneers' Home and Alaska Veterans' Home payments, rates, and services" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered today. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act relating to Alaska Pioneers' Home and Alaska Veterans' Home payments, rates, and services; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Giessel stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 24 calendar. HB 106 HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement" was read the second time. President Giessel stated HOUSE BILL NO. 106 will advance to third reading on the March 24 calendar. HB 235 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(FIN) "An Act relating to allocations of funding for the Alaska Workforce Investment Board; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2230 Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered today. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(FIN) was adopted. President Giessel stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 24 calendar. Engrossment SCR 14 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Authorizing the House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for a period of more than three days, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 205, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; and making supplemental appropriations, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 24, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2231 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 24 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2232 FINANCE Mar 23 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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: += HB 106 SCHOOL BOND DEBT REIMBURSEMENT += HB 96 PIONEERS' HOME AND VETERANS' HOME RATES += HB 139 AK PERM. FUND CORP. PROCUREMENT EXEMPTION += HB 235 AK WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD:ALLOCATIONS Mar 24 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 247 SPORT FISHING ENHANCEMENT SURCHARGE <Pending Referral & Uniform Rule 23 Waived> **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: += HB 41 SHELLFISH PROJECTS; HATCHERIES; FEES Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2233 FINANCE (continued) Mar 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 28 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 29 Sunday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM **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 ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 23 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 179 NURSING: LICENSURE; MULTISTATE COMPACT += SB 229 LIABILITY OF CONSULTING PHYSICIANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2234 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES(continued) Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: State Medical Board - Larry Daugherty += HB 133 JUVENILES: JUSTICE,FACILITES,TREATMENT += SB 238 INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT;PROTECTIVE CUSTODY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 23 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 25 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 27 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2235 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 24 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Massage Therapists - Kristin Tri Labor Relations Agency - Patty Burley Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers - Wendy Lawrence Real Estate Commission - Samuel Goldman Board of Professional Counselors - Laura Patin + HB 301 ELECTRICIAN & PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIPS Uniform Rule 23 Waived + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 23 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 204 STATE LAND SALES; PLATS; RIVERS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Public Testimony -- += SJR 15 STATE FULL SHARE OF PROFITS IN ANWR -- Public Testimony -- += SB 184 EXTEND FISHERY RESOURCE LAND. TAX CREDIT -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov - All Off-Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 203 TRANSPORTATION OF LIVE CRAB -- Public Testimony -- 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2236 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Big Game Commercial Services Board - Peter Buist Regulatory Commission of Alaska - Robert Pickett -- Public Testimony on All Appointees -- += SB 160 FOREST LAND USE PLANS; TIMBER SALES -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov - All Off-Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Fisheries - John Wood += SB 70 REPEAL OCEAN POLLUTION MONITORS/FEE -- Public Testimony -- + SB 214 HUNTING/FISHING ID CARDS: DISABLED VETS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 194 ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS -- Public Testimony -- += HB 203 TRANSPORTATION OF LIVE CRAB -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** - Continue to Access Meeting Through akleg.gov - All Off-Net Callers Must Hang Up Immediately After Testifying to Keep Lines Open + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES Mar 23 Monday Butrovich 205 11:15 AM Uniform Rule 23(a) & 24(b) Waived + SCR 14 AUTHORIZING RECESS LONGER THAN 3 DAYS + SB 241 EXTENDING COVID 19 DISASTER EMERGENCY 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2237 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 24 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HB 115 ABSENTEE VOTING -- Public Testimony -- + HB 113 MILITARY FAMILY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE -- Public Testimony -- + HB 221 STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 24 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:15 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time & Location -- + HB 208 RENAMING COLLEGE RD AS ALAN BORAAS RD **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 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 2020-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2238 NATURAL RESOURCES 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 ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Alaska Marine Highway System ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 30 Monday Adams 519 7:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Executive Session - Final Audit Release: FY19 Statewide Single Audit Special Audit Requests - Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority - Alaska State Commission on Human Rights Other Committee Business