Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-03-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2297 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 26, 2020 Sixty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Costello, Stedman were 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 Bishop. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for this glorious day. Thank you for the wisdom and compassion that you are providing all of us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our families and our loved ones that we are separated from. We would also like to give guidance to our president, and our governor and their associated staffs, and our staffs, to make the right decisions in these tumultuous times. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2298 Certification Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the sixty-fifth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Stedman was noted. Messages from the Governor HB 308 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 25 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 308(FIN) "An Act relating to unemployment benefits during a period of state or national emergency resulting from a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 4, SLA 2020 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 74 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 25 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 74(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for school districts." Chapter 5, SLA 2020 Effective Date: 6/23/20 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2299 Messages from the House HB 205 Message dated March 25 was received stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN)(Corrected) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and 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." on the appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 205. HB 234 Message dated March 25 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; 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" thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making supplemental appropriations and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date." 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2300 SCR 13 Message dated March 25 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 234, making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 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. Second Reading of House Bills HB 232 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 232(L&C) "An Act relating to a municipal air quality improvement tax credit; and relating to a municipal energy efficient construction tax credit" was read the second time. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 232(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 232(L&C) "An Act relating to a municipal air quality improvement tax credit; and relating to a municipal energy efficient construction tax credit" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 232(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2301 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Shower Excused: Costello and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 232(L&C) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 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 11:14 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 4:45 p.m. Adjournment Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 27, 2020. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2302 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 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- + SB 242 COVID-19: RCA; UNEMPLOY; PUB ASSIST; LOAN 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 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2303 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 27 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 27 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2304 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 301 ELECTRICIAN & PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIPS -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + 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 ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2305 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- 2020-03-26 Senate Journal Page 2306 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB205 Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- += HB 205 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS - Department of Health & Social Services - Department of Natural Resources - Department of Public Safety <Item Above Removed from Agenda>