Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-03-28 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2143 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 28, 2022 Seventieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senator Revak was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Kawasaki, Stevens, von Imhof were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Gordon Blue, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Eternal God, Font of Life, draw us into the wilderness and speak tenderly to us, so that we might love and worship you as your servant James Solomon Russell did. Wellspring of Creation, it has pleased you provide abundantly for us, so that we might thrive as many peoples but of one blood. River of Wisdom, preserve our many cultures and restore us, so that we may be strong to bear one another's burdens. Tides of Blessing, lift up this vessel of State on your justice and grace, so that our Senators may bring blessings upon the generations of Alaska, Amen. 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2144 Senator Hughes led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Stevens be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Stevens was excused. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Kawasaki be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Kawasaki was excused. Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the sixty-seventh through sixty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 174 SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act relating to dress codes and natural hairstyles" was read the second time. Senator Holland, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Education Committee Substitute offered on page 1895. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(EDC) was adopted. President Micciche stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(EDC) will advance to third reading on the March 30 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 80 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 80(HSS) "An Act relating to mental health education" was read the third time. 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2145 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 80(HSS) be held in third reading to the March 30 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 132 SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act exempting veterinarians from the requirements of the controlled substance prescription database" was read the third time. Senators Costello, Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act exempting veterinarians from the requirements of the controlled substance prescription database" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 132 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Kawasaki, Revak, Stevens Absent: von Imhof and so, SENATE BILL NO. 132 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senators Costello, Holland, Gray-Jackson, Reinbold, Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2146 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 186 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Kawasaki, Revak, Stevens Absent: von Imhof and so, SENATE BILL NO. 186 passed the Senate. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Steffen Booth Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Olson In Memoriam - Betty Gail Flodin Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Hopkins, Wool In Memoriam - Neal Boyd Brown Senator(s) Kawasaki Representative(s) Hopkins, Wool In Memoriam - Frankie Jean Jones Senator(s) Kawasaki 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2147 In Memoriam - Stacy Ann Moe Senator(s) Wilson Representative(s) McCabe Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 66 President Micciche stated SENATE BILL NO. 66 "An Act relating to the membership of the legislative council; and relating to the membership of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee" would be returned to the State Affairs Committee. Without objection, the bill was returned to the State Affairs Committee. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, April 15 through evening plane time, April 18. Without objection, Senator Begich was excused. SB 8 Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw SENATE BILL NO. 8 "An Act relating to early education programs provided by school districts; relating to school age eligibility; relating to funding for early education programs; establishing early education programs and a voluntary parent program; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to certification of teachers; establishing a reading intervention program for public school students enrolled in grades kindergarten through three; establishing a reading program in the Department of Education and Early Development; establishing a teacher retention working group; and providing for an effective date." Senator Wilson objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, the bill was withdrawn. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, April 8 through evening plane time, April 10. Without objection, Senator Wilson was excused. 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2148 Announcements SB 66 Senator Shower, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 66 "An Act relating to the membership of the legislative council; and relating to the membership of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee" for the State Affairs Committee meeting on March 29 at 3:30 p.m. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 132 SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act exempting veterinarians from the requirements of the controlled substance prescription database" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 30, 2022. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:38 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2149 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 29 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + HB 227 MUNI ENERGY IMPROVEMNT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM <Pending Introduction & Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 28 Monday Davis 106 8:30 AM -- Please Note Time & Location Change -- Joint with House Education + Presentation: Annual Update from the Alaska Council of School Administrators **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 236 FACILITIES CONSTITUTING A SCHOOL -- Public Testimony -- += SB 225 TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICE PROGRAMS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2150 EDUCATION (continued) Apr 01 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 28 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 190 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 03/30/22> + SB 193 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 03/30/22> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Department of Public Safety FY23 Budget Overview Presentation: Hiring Bonuses & Retention Incentives by Office of Management & Budget Department of Law Division of Legislative Legal Invited Testimony + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 204 HUNTING PERMIT/TAG AUCTIONS/RAFFLES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 190 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 03/28/22> += SB 193 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 03/28/22> 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2151 FINANCE (continued) Mar 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 98 ADULT FOSTER CARE FOR DISABLED + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 01 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Subcommittee of the Whole - University of Alaska Budget Closeout Review of Judgment & Claims - Division of Legislative Legal, Dept. Of Law + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 29 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 31 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 175 HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY TELEHEALTH -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 184 REQUIRE TRIBAL CHILD WELFARE COMPACT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2152 JUDICIARY Mar 28 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM = SB 34 STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS -- Public Testimony -- SB 214 LIABILITY: SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP HB 157 APOC; REPORT REFERENDA/RECALL CONTRIBUTOR + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM = SB 189 CRIME OF SEX/HUMAN TRAFFICKING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 01 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 28 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 234 BROADBAND: OFFICE, GRANTS, PARITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += HB 111 DENTAL HYGIENIST ADVANCED PRAC PERMIT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 30 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 197 DIRECT HEALTH CARE AGREEMENTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 125 MILITARY AND FAMILY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 01 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2153 RESOURCES Mar 28 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HJR 34 NAT'L PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 239 APPROVE PETRO STAR INC. ROYALTY OIL SALE += SB 240 APPROVE MARATHON PETRO ROYALTY OIL SALE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 121 PFAS USE & REMEDIATION; FIRE/WATER SAFETY + HB 304 CHUGACH STATE PARK/EAGLE RIVER LIONS CLUB -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 209 EMERGENCY FIREFIGHTERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 148 ALASKA COORDINATE SYSTEM OF 2022 -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 01 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 29 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Governor's DOA Appointee Hearing-Com. Paula Vrana + Governor's Personal Board Appointee Hearing-Keith Hamilton + SB 195 PAY INCREASES FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES += SB 207 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SJR 20 URGE PASSAGE OF HEARING PROTECTION ACT -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 66 MEMBERS LEG COUNCIL; LEG BUDGET & AUDIT Uniform Rule 23(a) Waived **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2154 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Mar 31 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Governor's Military Appeals Commission Appointee Hearing-Tyler Harder += HB 187 STATE AGENCY PUBLICATIONS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 188 CRIM PROCEDURE; CHANGE OF NAME += HB 123 STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 29 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 170 MARINE HIGHWAY CORPORATION -- Public Testimony -- + HB 90 VEHICLE RENTALS & VEHICLE RENTAL NETWORKS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SJR 21 URGE CANADA: ALLOW UNVACCINATED TRUCKERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 31 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 170 MARINE HIGHWAY CORPORATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:20 PM + FY23 Department of Administration Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 29 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- Rescheduled to 03/30/2022 -- + Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Closeout 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2155 COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV (continued) Mar 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 03/29/2022 -- Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 03/31/2022 -- + Department of Corrections Budget Closeout Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM -- Rescheduled to 3/30/2022 -- + Department of Corrections Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + FY23 Department of Education & Early Development Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 29 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM -- Rescheduled to 03/30/2022 -- + Department of Environmental Conservation Budget Closeout Mar 30 Wednesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM -- Rescheduled from 03/30/2022 -- + Department of Environmental Conservation Budget Closeout 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2156 FISH & GAME Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:40 PM + FY23 Department of Fish & Game Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 28 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + FY23 Budget Request: Retention & Recruitment Plan -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Doug Wooliver, Deputy Administrative Director, Alaska Court System Rhonda McLeod, Chief Financial Officer, Alaska Court System Apr 04 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:15 PM + FY23 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Doug Wooliver, Deputy Administrative Director, Alaska Court System Rhonda McLeod, Chief Financial Officer, Alaska Court System ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 29 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + FY23 Operating Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 29 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY 2023 Budget Overview - Subcommittee Closeout 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2157 MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 31 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:30 AM + FY23 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Craig Christenson, Deputy Commissioner, DMVA Robert Ernisse, Administrative Services Director, Office of Management & Budget ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + FY23 Operating Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 31 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:30 AM + FY 2023 Budget Committee Closeout ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 29 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Department of Revenue - Treasury Division Retirement Trust Funds Mar 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 03/31/2022 -- + Department of Revenue Budget Closeout Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- Rescheduled to 03/30/2022 -- + Department of Revenue - Budget Closeout 2022-03-28 Senate Journal Page 2158 TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 28 Monday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + DOT - Highways & Aviation Mar 30 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM -- Rescheduled to 03/31/2022 12:00 PM -- + DOT Operating Budget Closeout Mar 31 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 03/30/2022 -- + DOT Operating Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Apr 05 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Alaska - LNG Project Update Presented by AGDC & Wood Mackenzie Sponsored by Senator Micciche Apr 11 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Lunch & Learn: The Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association briefing on the "Alaska Health Care Work Analysis" Sponsored by Senator Wilson