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2012-04-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2255 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday April 14, 2012 Eighty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator McGuire was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Wielechowski. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Hold On... A Pueblo Indian Prayer Hold on to what is good, even if it's a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it's a tree that stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do, even if it's a long way from here. Hold on to your life, even if it's easier to let go. Hold on to my hand, even if I've gone away from you. Senator French led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2256 Certification Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SCR 19 Message dated April 13 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Proclaiming September 24, 2012, to be United States Marshals Day. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 13 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 196 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 196(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the power project fund and to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; establishing a bulk fuel loan account and making the bulk fuel loan account and the bulk fuel bridge loan account separate accounts in the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; providing for technical assistance to rural borrowers under the bulk fuel bridge loan program; relating to the administration and investment of the bulk fuel revolving loan fund by the division in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development responsible for community and regional affairs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2257 HB 361 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 361(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Land Act, including certain leases, sales, and other disposals of state land and materials; relating to production royalties from miners; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Concur Messages SB 92 Message dated April 13 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 92(FIN) "An Act relating to dental hygienists, dentists, dental assistants, dental hygiene, and dentistry" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 92(FIN) Senator Meyer moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 92(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 92(FIN)? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Absent: McGuire 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2258 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 92(FIN) "An Act relating to dental hygienists, dentists, dental assistants, dental hygiene, and dentistry." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 122 Message dated April 13 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 122(L&C) "An Act relating to research on and examination of titles; relating to residency requirements for title insurance limited producers; relating to real estate transfer fees; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 122(L&C) Senator Meyer moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator French was required to vote. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 122(L&C) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 122(L&C)? Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Absent: McGuire 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2259 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 122(L&C) "An Act relating to research on and examination of titles; relating to residency requirements for title insurance limited producers; relating to real estate transfer fees; and providing for an effective date." Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports SB 198 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 198 "An Act establishing procedures relating to issuance, suspension, or revocation of certification of police officers by the police standards council; making certain court service officers subject to certification by the police standards council; making confidential certain information that personally identifies a police officer; relating to requesting or requiring police officers to submit to lie detector tests; repealing a provision exempting certain police officers from a prohibition against requiring certain employees to submit to lie detector tests; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(JUD) "An Act establishing procedures relating to issuance, suspension, or revocation of certification of police officers by the Alaska Police Standards Council; making confidential certain information that personally identifies a police officer; relating to requesting or requiring police officers to submit to lie detector tests; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senator Coghill. Signing do pass: Senators Wielechowski, Paskvan. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2260 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 217 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 217 "An Act establishing procedures and guidelines for auditing pharmacy records; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Thomas, Egan, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill is on today's calendar. HB 125 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(L&C)(efd am) "An Act moving the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development and relating to duties of that department; relating to the exercise of peace officer powers granted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Menard, Paskvan, Davis, Giessel. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2261 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 219 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(STA) "An Act exempting certain activities of ambulance, emergency, and fire department services from regulation as insurance." Signing do pass: Senator Olson, Chair; Senators Menard, Wagoner. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 252 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 252(FIN) "An Act exempting certain small businesses from the corporate income tax; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2162. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Olson. Signing do pass: Senators Thomas, Egan, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 261 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 261(FIN) "An Act relating to loans for the purchase of commercial fishing entry permits; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Thomas, Egan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Olson. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2262 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 264 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 264(CRA) "An Act allowing a deferral of municipal property taxes on the increase in the value of real property attributable to subdivision of that property; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 264(CRA) "An Act allowing a deferral of municipal property taxes on the increase in the value of real property attributable to subdivision of that property; relating to municipal taxation of oil and gas production and pipeline property; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 34) Signing do pass: Senator Olson, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Ellis, Kookesh. Signing no recommendation: Senator Menard. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2263 HB 269 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(JUD) "An Act relating to the amendment of a declaration that creates a common interest community." Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Davis, Paskvan. Signing no recommendation: Senators Giessel, Menard. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 276 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) "An Act providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; and relating to a special tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) "An Act relating to the oil and gas production tax; providing for a reduction in the production tax value in the amount of 30 percent of the gross value at the point of production for oil and gas produced from certain leases or properties north of 68 degrees North latitude that were not, as of January 1, 2008, in commercial production or within a unit; providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; providing that the tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude and outside of the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin may not exceed four percent of the gross value at the point of production; and providing for an effective date." (Title change SCR 35) 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2264 Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, McGuire, Olson, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 282 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(FIN) "An Act relating to applying military education, training, and service credit to occupational licensing and certain postsecondary education and employment training requirements; providing for a temporary occupational license for qualified military service members; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, University of Alaska Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 301 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(FIN) "An Act relating to enforcement of boating safety statutes; amending the termination date of certain statutes relating to the use, operation, and regulation of boats, a uniform state waterway marking system, and civil liability for boat owners; providing for an effective date 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2265 by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2163. Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 23 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23(FIN) Establishing and relating to the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, McGuire, Olson, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 34 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 BY THE SENATE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 264, allowing a deferral of municipal property taxes on the increase in the value of real property attributable to subdivision of that property. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2266 SCR 35 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 276, providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; and relating to a special tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 121 SENATE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ellis called the Senate on Senate Bill No. 121. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 121 be moved to the bottom of the calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 217 SENATE BILL NO. 217 "An Act establishing procedures and guidelines for auditing pharmacy records; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1830. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(FIN) was adopted. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2267 Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(FIN) "An Act establishing procedures and guidelines for auditing pharmacy records; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 217(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Absent: McGuire and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 60 HOUSE BILL NO. 60 "An Act relating to aquatic farm permitting involving geoducks and to geoduck seed transfers between certified hatcheries and aquatic farms" was read the second time. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2268 HOUSE BILL NO. 60 was read the third time. The presence of Senator McGuire was noted. HB 60 Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 60 "An Act relating to aquatic farm permitting involving geoducks and to geoduck seed transfers between certified hatcheries and aquatic farms" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 60 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 60 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 78 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) "An Act establishing a loan repayment program and employment incentive program for certain health care professionals employed in the state; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) "An Act establishing a loan repayment program and employment incentive program for certain health care professionals employed in the state; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2269 CSHB 78(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 131 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 131(TRA) am "An Act establishing the Alaska Community and Public Transportation Advisory Board and relating to a long-range community and public transportation plan; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2228. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 131(FIN) was adopted. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Dyson objected. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be moved to the bottom of the calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2270 HB 229 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(JUD) "An Act relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to activities, including violations and penalties, under the supervision of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; creating a retired status license for certain retired guides and outfitters; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(JUD) "An Act relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to activities, including violations and penalties, under the supervision of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; creating a retired status license for certain retired guides and outfitters; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 229(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2271 HB 296 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(JUD) "An Act relating to service of process on prisoners; relating to the crime of escape; deleting the repeal of a provision relating to electronic monitoring as a special condition of probation and parole for offenders whose offense was related to a criminal street gang; amending Rule 4, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(JUD) "An Act relating to service of process on prisoners; relating to the crime of escape; deleting the repeal of a provision relating to electronic monitoring as a special condition of probation and parole for offenders whose offense was related to a criminal street gang; amending Rule 4, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 296(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rule Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the Court Rule change. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2272 Second Reading of Senate Bills (continued) SB 121 SENATE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date" which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2266), was before the Senate in second reading. The call was satisfied. Senator Wielechowski, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1531. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(STA) "An Act relating to new defined benefit tiers in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(STA) "An Act relating to new defined benefit tiers in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 121(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Coghill, Dyson, Giessel, Huggins, Stedman, Wagoner 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2273 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(STA) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Ellis lifted the call. Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 131 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 131(FIN) "An Act establishing the Alaska Community and Public Transportation Advisory Board and relating to a long-range community and public transportation plan; and providing for an effective date" which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2269), was before the Senate in second reading. Senator Dyson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 4, line 17, following "natural gas,": Insert "liquefied natural gas," Senator Dyson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 131(FIN) am S was read the third time. Senators Wielechowski, Dyson, Menard, Paskvan, Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2274 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 131(FIN) am S "An Act establishing the Alaska Community and Public Transportation Advisory Board and relating to a long-range community and public transportation plan; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 131(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 131(FIN) am S passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Senate Secretary Kirsten Waid on the Occasion of Her Retirement Senator(s) Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - University of Alaska Fairbanks, Bachelor of Arts for Film Senator(s) Ellis, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Guttenberg 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2275 Honoring - Dimond-West High School Girls Hockey Team, 2012 Cook Inlet Conference Hockey Champions Senator(s) McGuire, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Holmes, Johnson Honoring - Anchorage Fire Chief Gary Bullock Senator(s) McGuire, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Johnson Honoring - Norman Phillips Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Guttenberg Honoring - Clark "Click" Bishop Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Guttenberg Honoring - The University/Medical Area of Anchorage Representative(s) Cissna Senator(s) Davis, Stevens, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - James E. Powell, Ph.D. Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Gallo's Restaurants 30th Anniversary Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) Meyer, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2276 Honoring - Teisha Simmons, 2012 First Lady's Volunteer of the Year Award Representative(s) Dick Senator(s) Kookesh, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - T.J. Rogers Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Miller In Memoriam - Michael Boyd Madden Representative(s) Johansen Senator(s) Stedman, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Stephen L. Hill Representative(s) Dick Senator(s) Kookesh, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Tambi Leigh Fields Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Herta Tschersich Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 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. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2277 Unfinished Business HB 78 Senators Olson, Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) "An Act establishing a loan repayment program and employment incentive program for certain health care professionals employed in the state; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from April 26 through April 29. Without objection, Senator Kookesh was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from May 17 through June 1. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from May 10 through May 12. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. Recess Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:32 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 5:08 p.m. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to reports of standing committees. Without objection, the Senate returned to: 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2278 Standing Committee Reports HB 56 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act making arson in the first degree and arson in the second degree serious felonies for purposes of application of the crime of conspiracy." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 6, indeterminate, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 146 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(RES) "An Act authorizing the transfer of land from the State of Alaska and the Alaska Railroad Corporation to property owners along the Eielson Spur Line; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 196 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 196(FIN) "An Act relating to the power project fund and to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; establishing a bulk fuel loan account and making the bulk fuel loan account and the bulk fuel bridge loan account separate accounts in the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; providing for technical assistance to rural borrowers under the bulk fuel bridge loan program; relating to the administration and investment of the bulk fuel revolving loan fund by the division in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development responsible for community and regional 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2279 affairs; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, House Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 5, House Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 6, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 204 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 204 "An Act relating to the State Procurement Code, including the use of small procurement provisions for certain amounts of leased space, the requirement of Alaska business license proof for Alaska bidder and other procurement preferences, the registration of construction contract bidders and offerors, the establishment and maintenance of lists of persons who want to provide supplies or services to the state, state agencies, and state instrumentalities, electronic bids and proposals, small procurements, and writings; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 205 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 205 "An Act relating to state and public entity procurement, including the State Procurement Code, procurement preferences, and contract awards; relating to the meaning of 'Alaska bidder'; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Thomas, Egan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2280 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 286 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 286(FIN) "An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of state transportation projects; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 286(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, Olson, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 304 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 304 "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Fire Standards Council." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 337 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 337 "An Act relating to the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors and to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2281 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 365 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365(FIN) "An Act relating to the rapid response to, and control of, aquatic invasive species." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the First Supplemental Calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Consideration of the First Supplemental Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 21 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 21(FIN) "An Act relating to the membership of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council" was read the second time. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 21(FIN) was read the third time. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2282 The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 21(FIN) "An Act relating to the membership of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 21(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 21(FIN) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 276 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) "An Act providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; and relating to a special tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2263. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) "An Act relating to the oil and gas production tax; providing for a reduction in the production tax value in the amount of 30 percent of the gross value at the point of production for oil and gas produced from certain leases or properties north of 68 degrees North latitude that were not, as of January 1, 2008, in commercial production or within a unit; providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; providing that the tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude and outside of the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin may not exceed four percent of the gross value at the point of production; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2283 Senator Stedman offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 2, following the first occurrence of "value": Insert "of a producer" Page 14, line 18: Delete "oil and gas produced" Insert "a producer is reduced," Page 14, line 19: Delete "produced" Page 14, line 20, following "later,": Insert "by 30 percent of the gross value at the point of production of oil and gas produced, for the calendar year," Page 14, lines 22 - 23: Delete ", is reduced by, for the calendar year, 30 percent of the gross value at the point of production of that oil and gas" Senator Stedman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Coghill objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senators Coghill, Dyson, Giessel, Huggins offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, lines 3 - 4: Delete "north of 68 degrees North latitude" Insert "in the state" Page 14, line 21: Delete "north of 68 degrees North latitude" Insert "in the state" Page 14, following line 25: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 11. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS. The Department of Revenue shall adopt regulations to determine, as applicable to a partial year, the reduction in production tax value provided under sec. 10 of this Act. * Sec. 12. Section 10 of this Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2284 Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 14, line 26: Delete "This" Insert "Except as provided in sec. 12 of this Act, this" Senator Coghill moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 276(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Dyson, Giessel, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer Nays: Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) am S was read the third time. Senators Menard, Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be withdrawn as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senators Wielechowski, French, Kookesh, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Meyer was required to vote. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2285 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the oil and gas production tax; providing for a reduction in the production tax value of a producer in the amount of 30 percent of the gross value at the point of production for oil and gas produced from certain leases or properties north of 68 degrees North latitude that were not, as of January 1, 2008, in commercial production or within a unit; providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; providing that the tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude and outside of the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin may not exceed four percent of the gross value at the point of production; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 276(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, Giessel, Huggins and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) am S passed the Senate. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 35 Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35 be taken up at this time. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2286 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 276, providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; and relating to a special tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 35 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Giessel and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House Recede Messages HB 104 Message dated April 14 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(RLS) "An Act renaming the Alaska performance scholarship and relating to the scholarship and tax credits applicable to contributions to the scholarship; relating to AlaskAdvantage education grant funding and to Alaska performance scholarship funding; establishing an account and fund for those purposes; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2287 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) "An Act renaming the Alaska performance scholarship and relating to the scholarship and tax credits applicable to contributions to the scholarship; relating to AlaskAdvantage education grant funding and to Alaska performance scholarship funding; relating to AlaskAdvantage education grant eligibility; establishing accounts and a fund for those purposes; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Thomas, Chair Representative Austerman Representative Gara Senator Meyer moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 104(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 104(RLS)? YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Dyson, Giessel, Huggins, Wagoner Nays: Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Meyer Senator Thomas 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2288 The Secretary was requested to notify 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. Engrossment SB 121 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(STA) "An Act relating to new defined benefit tiers in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 217 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(FIN) "An Act establishing procedures and guidelines for auditing pharmacy records; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 131 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 131(FIN) am S "An Act establishing the Alaska Community and Public Transportation Advisory Board and relating to a long-range community and public transportation plan; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 276 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the oil and gas production tax; providing for a reduction in the production tax value of a producer in the amount of 30 percent of the gross value at the point of production for oil and gas produced from 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2289 certain leases or properties north of 68 degrees North latitude that were not, as of January 1, 2008, in commercial production or within a unit; providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; providing that the tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude and outside of the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin may not exceed four percent of the gross value at the point of production; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 35 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 276, providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; and relating to a special tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., April 15, 2012. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 6:21 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2290 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 Apr 14 Saturday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HB 219 FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 14 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 56 INCLUDE ARSON IN CRIMES OF CONSPIRACY + HB 146 LAND TRANSFER FROM STATE AND ALASKA RR + HB 279 EXTENDING CERTAIN BOARDS & COMMISSIONS + HB 304 ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL + HB 337 BD OF ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS + HB 365 AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES += HB 261 COMMERCIAL FISHING ENTRY PERMIT LOANS + HB 196 BULK FUEL LOANS/POWER PROJECT FUND <Pending Referral> = HB 276 OIL/GAS PROD. TAX CREDITS/RATES/VALUE = HCR 23 ALASKA ARCTIC POLICY COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2291 FINANCE (continued) Apr 14 Saturday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 56 INCLUDE ARSON IN CRIMES OF CONSPIRACY += HB 146 LAND TRANSFER FROM STATE AND ALASKA RR += HB 196 BULK FUEL LOANS/POWER PROJECT FUND += HB 204 STATE PROCUREMENT CODE += HB 205 PUBLIC PROCUREMENT += HB 304 ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL += HB 337 BD OF ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS += HB 365 AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES = HB 286 G.O. BONDS: TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS Apr 15 Sunday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 359 SEX CRIMES; TESTIMONY BY VIDEO CONFERENCE + HB 361 DISPOSALS OF STATE RESOURCES/ROYALTIES + HB 264 MUNI PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL: SUBDIVISIONS + HB 89 EXTRACTION OF BEDLOAD MATERIAL + HB 125 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 121 LOAN FUNDS:CHARTERS/MARICULTURE/MICROLOAN += HB 279 EXTENDING CERTAIN BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 14 Saturday Fahrenkamp 203 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 269 COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES += HB 125 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 14 Saturday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM --Delayed to Call of the Chair-- += HB 347 USE OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS FOR INITIATIVES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Sunday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += HB 347 USE OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS FOR INITIATIVES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2012-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2292 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 104 Apr 14 Saturday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM HB 104 ALASKA PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 284 & HB 285 Apr 14 Saturday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- = HB 284 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 285 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET