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2011-02-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0355 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday February 24, 2011 Thirty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:45 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators French, Menard, Thomas, Wagoner were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, David Dierdorff of the Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Spirit of Life, known by many names yet by no name fully known, the Senators gather here today with hopes and dreams and also with fears and wounds. May we be reminded that all things come and go; that today's victories and today's losses will in time give way to those of tomorrow, when roles may well be reversed. Help us to find the patience to accept our fears and wounds, and the persistence to pursue our hopes and dreams. Spirit of Life, mother and father of us all, help us to remember those who came before us and to know that there will be others who follow us. May we always be open to growth and change, to movement, to grace. In the name of all that is holy, and in all holy names that have ever been uttered, let us say Blessed be, Shalom, and Amen. 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0356 Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirty-seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senators Thomas, Menard was noted. Messages from the Governor SR 2 Message dated February 23 was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 Urging the United States Congress to fund fully the essential air service program. Senate Resolve No. 2 Messages from the House SB 33 Message dated February 23 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(STA) "An Act relating to the disposition of remains of a member of the armed forces if the member dies while in a duty status." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated February 23 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0357 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 28 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to temporary courtesy licenses for certain nonresident professionals and to a temporary exemption from fees and other licensing requirements for active duty members of the armed forces." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Labor and Commerce Committees. HB 65 HOUSE BILL NO. 65 BY REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, HERRON, FOSTER, JOULE, P.Wilson, Kerttula, Tuck, Gardner, Kawasaki, Millett, Gara, entitled: "An Act making regional Native housing authorities eligible to receive grants through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation from the senior citizens housing development fund." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Peggy Barry Senator(s) Dyson, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0358 Honoring - Delta Junction Huskies Hockey Team, Greatland Conference Hockey Champions Representative(s) Feige Senator(s) Coghill, Stevens, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Deacon Ken Donohue 1939 - 2011 Representative(s) Lynn, Peterson Senator(s) Giessel, Wielechowski, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to amend a prior excusal (page 341) in order to be excused from a call of the Senate from 7:20 a.m., February 28 through evening plane time, March 7. Without objection, Senator Coghill was excused. Senator Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, February 28 through evening plane time, March 1. Without objection, Senator Kookesh was excused. Recess Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:53 a.m. 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0359 Joint Session in the House The presence of Senators French, Wagoner was noted. Speaker Chenault called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Stevens, who called the Joint Session to order at 11:01 a.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, United States Senator. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Stevens appointed Representative Munoz and Senator Hoffman to escort Senator Lisa Murkowski to the Joint Session. The Senate Sergeant at Arms, Zachary Mannix, announced the Honorable Lisa Murkowski's entrance to the House Chamber. The Honorable Senator Murkowski was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Stevens. Senator Lisa Murkowski delivered her address. This address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 3. Following her address, there was a question and answer period. Senator Murkowski received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Senator Hoffman and Representative Munoz. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Stevens adjourned the Joint Session at 11:53 a.m. 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0360 After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 11:56 a.m. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., February 25, 2011. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:57 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0361 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 Feb 24 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 01 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 03 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 08 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 65 SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEV. FUND GRANTS Mar 10 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 25 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 8 STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRES AND SURVEYS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 28 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 8 STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRES AND SURVEYS + SB 6 PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS + University of Alaska Chancellor's Presentation + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0362 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 02 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 04 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 07 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 84 VOC ED FUNDING/BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION + SB 73 EDUC. FUNDING: BASIC/SPEC NEEDS/TRANSPORT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 09 Wednesday Barnes 124 8:00 AM + Joint House/Senate Education Committee Meeting Presentation: Best Beginnings/Early Childhood Program Mar 11 Friday Barnes 124 8:00 AM Joint House/Senate Education Committee Meeting + Presentation: Higher Education and Career Readiness Task Force Mar 18 Friday Barnes 124 8:00 AM Joint House/Senate Education Committee Meeting + Presentation: State Board of Education and Early Development ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Financial Update of Public Employee Retirement System and Teachers Retirement System by the Department of Administration + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 2:30 PM + Presentation on the Goose Creek Correction Center by the Department of Corrections + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Capital Markets Outlook and Permanent Fund Performance Review by Michael O'Leary from Callan Associates + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0363 FINANCE (continued) Feb 28 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 02 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 24 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Note Time and Location -- + Presentation: Key Coalition of Alaska - Key Campaign (A grassroots advocacy group for people with disabilities) (All legislators invited) Feb 25 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 28 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 27 FLAME RETARDANTS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS + SB 52 MENTAL HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFIT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 04 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0364 JUDICIARY Feb 25 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 11 HATE CRIMES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 17 SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS += SB 39 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMPACT Feb 28 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 30 RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY + SB 61 2011 REVISOR'S BILL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 02 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 04 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 24 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 68 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK + SB 92 DENTISTS/DENTAL HYGIENISTS/ASSISTANTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 90 BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY SECRETARY Mar 01 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 87 GRANTS FOR SENIORS' MEDICAL CARE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 68 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK Mar 03 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 25 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled (if necessary) + SB 85 TAX CREDIT FOR NEW OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT Presentation by Sponsor + SB 91 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES Presentation by Sponsor 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0365 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 26 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM -- Note Day and Time -- + Presentation: Kisaralik River and Chikuminuk Lake Reconnaissance and Preliminary Hydropower Feasibility Study Uniform Rule 23 Waived + Presentation by Great Bear Petroleum: Introduction to Unconventional Resources in AK Feb 28 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 85 TAX CREDIT FOR NEW OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT Presentation by Departments += SB 91 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES Public Testimony Mar 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 04 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES Feb 28 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM SCR 5 UNIFORM RULES; MASON'S MANUAL -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 24 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM Department Efficiency and Effectiveness Review: Department of Administration, Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 01 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 93 SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES Delegating Authority to DMV += SB 2 LICENSE PLATES: NATIONAL RIFLE ASSN. += SB 16 SPECIAL REQUEST LICENSE PLATES Choose Life and Pro-Family, Pro-Choice + SB 36 OPT-OUT CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM + SCR 1 LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0366 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Mar 03 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 24 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM -- Meeting Postponed to March 1 -- + SB 37 TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 01 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM -- Meeting Postponed from February 24 -- + SB 37 TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 03 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 08 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Divisions TBA Mar 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 08 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 5:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/3/11 -- Rehabilitation and Parole Initiatives Mar 10 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:30 PM Inmate Health Care, Medical Information System Community Residential Centers, Community Jails Mar 17 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:30 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0367 COURT SYSTEM Mar 15 Tuesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 3:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 24 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM -- Note Location Change -- + Overview & FY12 Request Mar 01 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM + FY12 Budget Request Mar 10 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM + FY12 Budget Request Mar 17 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 07 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Department Overview and FY 12 Budget Request Mar 10 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 2:30 PM + Department Overview and FY 12 Budget Request Mar 14 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Department Overview and FY 12 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Feb 24 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Status of FY 2011 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 10 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Other topics of interest to the committee not covered previously, Budget Amendments, Q&A -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0368 FISH & GAME (continued) Mar 17 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Budget Close Out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 09 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Other topics of interest to the committee not covered previously, Q&A, Governor's Budget Amendments -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 16 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Budget Close Out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 09 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM Budget Overview Continued (if necessary) Mar 10 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 11:00 AM Budget: Department Addresses Additional Questions and Overview of House Budget Actions Mar 14 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 01 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Budget Detail 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0369 LAW (continued) Mar 08 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Budget Detail Mar 15 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:10 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Overview of the Department & FY12 Budget Request Mar 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Overview of the Department & FY 12 Budget Request Mar 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Overview of the Department & FY12 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 08 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM Budget & Department Overview Continued (if necessary) Mar 11 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM Budget - Department Addresses Committee Questions Overview of House Budget Actions Mar 17 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 08 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Pre-Close-Out and Question/Answer Session -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0370 PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) Mar 15 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Budget Close-Out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Feb 24 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM FY 12 Budget Overview: Department of Revenue Mar 03 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Budget Detail Mar 10 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Budget Detail Mar 17 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 01 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Budget Detail Mar 08 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Budget Detail Mar 15 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM Closeout ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES HIGHER EDUC/CAREER READINESS TASK FORCE Mar 10 Thursday Terry Miller Gym 9:00 AM + Discuss Preliminary (Draft) Recommendations to the Legislature Detailed Agenda to be Announced 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0371 HIGHER EDUC/CAREER READINESS TASK FORCE (continued) Mar 11 Friday Terry Miller Gym 1:00 PM + Discuss Preliminary (Draft) Recommendations to the Legislature Detailed Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 28 Monday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Audits: Executive Session + Other Committee Business -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- Mar 29 Tuesday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Audits: Executive Session + Other Committee Business -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Feb 24 Thursday House Finance 519 11:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Rescheduled from 2/17/11 -- Agenda Forthcoming Feb 24 Thursday House Finance 519 5:00 PM Sanctioning of Charitable Events Sham Jam Kenai River Classic Events Legislative Skits FY12 Legislative Council Proposed Budget Moving and Travel Policy Update Annual Office Allowance Mar 17 Thursday House Finance 519 11:00 AM Agenda Forthcoming Apr 07 Thursday House Finance 519 11:00 AM Agenda Forthcoming ---------------------------------------- 2011-02-24 Senate Journal Page 0372 SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Feb 28 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 9:30 AM + Senate Subcommittee: Executive Session + Public Comment Executive Session + Public Session Feb 28 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 3:00 PM + Full Committee: Open Session + Public Comment + Chair/Staff Report + Advisory Opinion 11-02 Requested by Rep Gara + Recognize and Thank For-Profit Businesses + Advisory Opinion 11-01 Executive Session + Legislation Update ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 24 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Mar 09 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Walter Carpeneti Mar 22 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator