Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2011-05-05 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2011-05-05 Senate Journal Page 1051 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday May 5, 2011 Eighteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Dyson, French, were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Davis was absent. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, May 5 through evening plane time, May 6. Without objection, Senator Davis was excused. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Dyson be excused from a call of the Senate through morning plane time, May 9. Without objection, Senator Dyson was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Olson. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Dear Heavenly Father; On this, another beautiful day in Juneau, we pray for the families represented here today, the separation we feel being gone from them, especially the children, grandchildren, mothers and fathers. We pray for their safety. Lord, keep them safe physically, mentally and spiritually. 2011-05-05 Senate Journal Page 1052 Thank you for progress on the legislative issues that even though, by our standards they appear to be slow, methodical processing is happening. Give us patience to embrace the agreements that are being made so that the greater good may prevail. Thank you for the friendships that exist here in this legislative body and the collegiality that we have in our membership. Even though we may disagree on certain issues, may we keep in mind that we agree on much more. As we gather on this National Day of Prayer we thank you for the freedom to peacefully assemble to pray. We especially want to remember our mothers on this upcoming Mother's Day for the sacrifices they have made and the fulfillment they give to us. We pray for all mothers and mothers-to-be on this special day. In Jesus' name I ask this. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventeenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Committee Reports HB 108 The following report was received at 6:50 p.m., May 4: 2011-05-05 Senate Journal Page 1053 May 4, 2011 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108(FIN) am S and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108(FIN) and recommends CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, amending appropriations, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." be adopted. A fiscal note packet was attached. Signing the report: Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Thomas; Representative Thomas, Chair, Representatives Stoltze, Gara. President Stevens stated the report would be held on the Secretary's desk. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 109 The following report was received at 6:50 p.m., May 4: May 4, 2011 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) and recommends 2011-05-05 Senate Journal Page 1054 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Thomas; Representative Thomas, Chair, Representatives Stoltze, Gara. President Stevens stated the report would be held on the Secretary's desk. Without objection, it was so ordered. Unfinished Business Special Order of Business Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the following Citation Calendar be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citation Calendar Honoring - The United States Military, The United States Navy Seal Team 6, The United States Intelligence Agencies, and President Barack Obama Representative(s) Miller Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Wagoner, Wielechowski Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, May 9 through morning plane time, May 11. Without objection, Senator Kookesh was excused. 2011-05-05 Senate Journal Page 1055 Senator Menard moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, May 6 through evening plane time, May 8. Without objection, Senator Menard was excused. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. 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., May 6, 2011. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:13 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2011-05-05 Senate Journal Page 1056 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 FINANCE May 05 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ALASKA NORTHERN WATERS TASK FORCE May 17 Tuesday Bethel 9:00 AM -- Meeting Postponed to October -- + Hearing in Bethel on Coastal Erosion and Flooding Location: Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Boardroom May 18 Wednesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 9:00 AM -- Meeting Postponed to October -- Hearings in Anchorage: + Current Research on the Arctic Ocean