Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2021-05-11 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1025 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 11, 2021 One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 10:51 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Begich was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Reinbold was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Chad Calhoon, Senate Page. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, As we near the end of session, please bless these elected leaders gathered here today. May their minds be blessed with clarity, forward thinking, and compassion as they find compromised solutions for our great state. Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred twelfth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1026 Messages from the House Message dated May 10 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 69 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 71 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 11 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 11 "An Act relating to community property and to community property trusts; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(JUD) 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1027 Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Hughes, Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Myers, Shower. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 16 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 BY THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORLD TRADE, Calling on President Biden to immediately seek and secure an end to the embargo imposed by Russia on seafood imports from abroad so that Alaska seafood producers' access to the Russian domestic seafood market is fully restored. was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on World Trade. SJR 17 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORLD TRADE, Requesting the United States Trade Representative to bring a renewed focus on the plight of producers of seafood in the state and the United States and to compel China to comply with its commitment to increase its imports of seafood products from the United States. was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on World Trade. 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1028 Unfinished Business Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from November 1 through November 8. Without objection, Senator Wilson was excused. HB 80 President Micciche added a Finance Committee referral to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 80(FSH) "An Act establishing the sport fishing enhancement account; establishing the sport fishing enhancement surcharge; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Resources, then Finance Committees. Recess Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:56 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House The consideration of the Governor's appointments in Joint Session will be published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 4. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 5:58 p.m. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1029 Adjournment Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 12, 2021. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1030 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 May 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 131 WORKERS' COMP DISABILITY FOR FIREFIGHTERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 136 LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 119 OATH OF OFFICE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 46 LAW ENFORCEMENT: REGISTRY; USE OF FORCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 135 AK COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE APPRECIATION DAY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 136 LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1031 EDUCATION May 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Presentation: "Developing Leadership in Alaska's Schools" by Alaska Council of School Administrators + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled May 19 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled May 21 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 11 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 25 STATE GOV'T FINANCES: WEBSITE += HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 11 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1032 FINANCE (continued) May 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 130 ELECTRONIC PULL-TAB GAMES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 111 EARLY EDUCATION; READING INTERVENTION += HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 69 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 71 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 14 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 11 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1033 JUDICIARY May 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 129 ELECTION PAMPHLET INFORMATION RE JUDGES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 3 DEFINITION OF "DISASTER": CYBERSECURITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 109 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS += SJR 6 CONST. AM: PERM FUND & PFDS **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 3 DEFINITION OF "DISASTER": CYBERSECURITY += SB 129 ELECTION PAMPHLET INFORMATION RE JUDGES -- Public Testimony -- + SB 118 CMTE ON NULLIFICATION OF FEDERAL LAWS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 12 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Alaska Regional Development Organizations Presentation -Bill Popp, Anchorage Economic Development District (AEDC) -Kristin Carpenter, Prince William Sound Economic Development District (PWSEDD) -Robert Venables, Southeast Conference (SEC) -Tim Dillon, Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) -Shirley Marquardt, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference -Jason Hoke, Copper Valley Development Association (CVDA) -Brittany Smart, Fairbanks North Star Borough Economic Development Commission (FNSB-EDC) -Barbara Nickels, Kawerak, Inc./Bering Strait Development Council (BSDC) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1034 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) May 14 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 126 EXTEND BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 05/10/2021> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 131 WORKERS' COMP DISABILITY FOR FIREFIGHTERS <Pending Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 41 HEALTH INSURANCE INFO.; INCENTIVE PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 38 NATUROPATHS: LICENSING; PRACTICE **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 12 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 41 SHELLFISH PROJECTS; HATCHERIES; FEES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 10 FUNTER BAY MARINE PARK: UNANGAN CEMETERY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 14 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 11 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-05-11 Senate Journal Page 1035 TRANSPORTATION May 11 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HB 63 ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY OPERATIONS BOARD -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 117 PROCUREMENT; CONSTRUCTION; CONTRACTS (HB 160 Identical Bill) -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 34 NAMING VIETNAM HELI. PILOTS' MEM. BRIDGE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 117 PROCUREMENT; CONSTRUCTION; CONTRACTS (HB 160 Identical Bill) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 12 Wednesday Adams 519 5:00 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Committee Business a. FY22 Annual Computer Hardware Refresh b. FY22 Annual SHI International Corp/Microsoft Software Payment + Contract Approval - Executive Session a. Bethel LIO **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 11 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Consideration of Governor's Appointments to Boards & Commissions