Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2013-04-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1003 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday April 6, 2013 Eighty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 2:03 p.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator McGuire. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dearest Lord and Creator, as we continue our work here, I ask for your blessing on this body. May we persevere in doing the good work we were brought here to do. We do not take these duties lightly, but commit to them with the responsibility and knowledge that what we do, we do for the well-being of our fellow Alaskans. With that solemn responsibility in mind, we thank you for the opportunity to do good work, and may we be imbued with: • your patience, • your fortitude, • your wisdom, • and your grace. Amen. Senator Egan led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1004 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HB 65 Message dated April 5 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) on the following specific points: The appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions. HB 66 Message dated April 5 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program and making a reappropriation; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) on the following specific points: The appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions. SB 41 Message dated April 5 was read stating the House passed and returned: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to student participation in interscholastic activities; and providing for an effective date." 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1005 The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 5 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 125 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(L&C) am BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act prohibiting a health care insurer from denying coverage for an additional limited quantity of prescription topical eye medication under certain circumstances." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 131 HOUSE BILL NO. 131 BY REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, Reinbold, Olson, Nageak, Kerttula, Gara, entitled: "An Act relating to abandoned and derelict vessels." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. Concur Messages SB 1 Message dated April 6 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 1 "An Act establishing May 10 of each year as Alaska Mining Day" with the following amendment: SENATE BILL NO. 1(efd add H) "An Act establishing May 10 of each year as Alaska Mining Day; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1006 Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment, thus adopting the effective date?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 1(efd add H) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 1, thus adopting the effective date? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting SENATE BILL NO. 1(efd add H) "An Act establishing May 10 of each year as Alaska Mining Day; and providing for an effective date." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 5 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Judicial Council David Parker - Wasilla This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Dyson. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1007 Report dated April 5 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Game Peter M. Probasco - Palmer Nathan D. Turner - Nenana This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators McGuire, Micciche, French, Dyson. Report dated April 6 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Health and Social Services Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Medical Board Dr. Grant Roderer - Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senator Micciche. SB 87 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 87 "An Act requiring screening of newborns for congenital heart defects; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(HSS) Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Micciche, Kelly. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1008 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 96 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 96 "An Act relating to the primary period of an oil and gas or gas only lease and the extension of a lease; relating to terms to be included in an oil and gas or gas only lease; relating to rental for an oil and gas or gas only lease; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Micciche, Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 9 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 9 "An Act relating to secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code and to the regulation of funds transfers, including remittance transfers, under the Uniform Commercial Code and federal law; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators McGuire, Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 69 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(JUD) "An Act exempting certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state from federal regulation; declaring certain federal statutes, regulations, rules, and orders 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1009 unconstitutional under the Constitution of the United States and unenforceable in this state; providing criminal penalties for federal officials who enforce or attempt to enforce a federal statute, regulation, rule, or order regulating certain firearms and firearm accessories in this state; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(JUD) "An Act prohibiting state and municipal agencies from using assets to implement or aid in the implementation of the requirements of certain federal statutes, regulations, rules, and orders that are applied to infringe on a person's right to bear arms or right to due process or that implement or aid in the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005; exempting certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state from federal regulation; declaring certain federal statutes, regulations, rules, and orders unconstitutional under the Constitution of the United States and unenforceable in this state; requiring the attorney general to file any legal action to prevent implementation of a federal statute, regulation, rule, or order that violates the rights of a resident of the state; and providing for an effective date." (Title change SCR 6) Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 71 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1010 the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senator Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 99 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 99(RES) "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Minerals Commission; and extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission." Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Micciche, McGuire, Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 6 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 69, exempting certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state from federal regulation; declaring certain federal 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1011 statutes, regulations, rules, and orders unconstitutional under the Constitution of the United States and unenforceable in this state; and providing criminal penalties for federal officials who enforce or attempt to enforce a federal statute, regulation, rule, or order regulating certain firearms and firearm accessories in this state was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 100 SENATE BILL NO. 100 BY SENATOR DUNLEAVY, entitled: "An Act relating to correspondence study programs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 18 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) "An Act making, amending, and repealing appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Meyer moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Meyer offered Amendment No. 1 : 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1012 Page 95, lines 3 - 9: Delete all material. Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Page 96, line 25: Delete "(f) - (i)" Insert "(e) - (h)" Page 96, line 26: Delete "(f) - (i)" Insert "(e) - (h)" Page 109, lines 14 - 17: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 44. LAPSE EXTENSION. The appropriation made in sec. 2, ch. 15, SLA 2012, page 48, lines 4 - 9 (HCR 23, Alaska Arctic Policy Commission, Alaska Legislature, Legislative Council, councils and subcommittees - $272,600) lapses June 30, 2014." Page 109, line 21: Delete "31(g)" Insert "31(f)" Senator Meyer moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Wielechowski objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 2 : 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1013 Page 64, following line 12: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND UAA - Engineering Facilities 60,600,000 60,600,000" (HD 11-27) Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Page 64, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND UAF - Engineering Facilities 48,300,000 48,300,000" (HD 1-5) Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1014 Senator Ellis moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 64, following line 12: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND UAA Engineering Building 13,100,000 13,100,000 Construction and Renovation (HD 11-27)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Page 64, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND UAF Engineering Building 16,300,000 16,300,000 Construction and Renovation (HD 1-5)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1015 and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 4. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 44, line 21: Delete "37,500,000" Insert "62,500,000" Delete "36,000,000" Insert "61,000,000" Page 44, line 26: Delete "31,500,000" Insert "56,500,000" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1016 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Gardner moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 5. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Gardner offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 90, lines 3 - 4: Delete all material. Page 109, line 30, through page 110, line 1: Delete "(a) The appropriation made in sec. 21(d) of this Act is contingent on passage by the Twenty-Eighth Alaska State Legislature and enactment into law of a bill creating the Knik Arm Crossing Fund." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator McGuire objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens Absent: Olson and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1017 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Gardner moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 6. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Gardner offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 4, following line 13: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Bradley Lake Transmission 13,700,000 13,700,000 Upgrade (HD 1-40)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1018 Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 7. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 36, line 16: Delete "2,000,000" in both places Insert "2,500,000" in both places Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 8. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1019 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 39, following line 10: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Oil and Gas Litigation and Arbitration 500,000 500,000 Support (HD 1-40)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 9. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 9 : 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1020 Page 13, lines 26 - 28: Delete all material. Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Senator Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 9 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 10. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 10 : Page 8, following line 4: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Anchorage - East Anchorage Community 3,200,000 3,200,000 Town Square Park Acquisition (HD 11-27)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1021 Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 10. Senator Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 10 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 10 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Fairclough, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 10 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 11. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 11 : Page 19, following line 17: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Alaska Pretrial Services, Inc. - Pretrial 400,000 400,000 Electronic Monitoring Release and 24/7 Community Safety Project (HD 1-40)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 11. Senator Meyer objected. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1022 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 11 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 11 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 11 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am "An Act making, amending, and repealing appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Coghill 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. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1023 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 18 Senator Coghill gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am "An Act making, amending, and repealing appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 18(FIN) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Ellis, French, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Coghill 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 - Craig City Schools Girls Basketball Team 2013 2A State Champions Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins Senator(s) Stedman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1024 Honoring - Nunaka Valley Junior League Softball 2012 World Series Champions Representative(s) Pruitt Senator(s) Wielechowski, Fairclough, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Service High Girls Hockey Team 2012 Cook Inlet Conference Champions Representative(s) Millett Senator(s) Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Michael Webb Airport Heights Dream Big Academy Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - The Arc of Anchorage Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Dale "Sonny" Morton Representative(s) Millett Senator(s) Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Suzanne Gunsalus Bakken Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1025 Unfinished Business SB 90 Senator Stevens, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Education Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act relating to group insurance coverage and self-insurance coverage for school district employees; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. The bill is in the State Affairs Committee. The bill has a further referral to the Finance Committee. HB 87 Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(FIN) "An Act relating to the governing board and duties of the special education service agency; relating to allocations to the special education service agency; extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 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 18 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) am "An Act making, amending, and repealing appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1026 Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., April 8, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1027 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 EDUCATION Apr 08 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 15 PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 06 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 77 LAND USE/DISP/EXCHANGES; WATER RIGHTS Apr 06 Saturday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += HB 4 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 07 Sunday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM += HB 4 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 06 Saturday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM += SB 87 NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS + Confirmation Hearing for Governor's Appointment State Medical Board - Dr. Grant Roderer 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1028 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 06 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + HB 71 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -- Public Testimony -- + HB 175 ELECTRONIC POSTING OF INSURANCE POLICIES -- Public Testimony -- + HB 168 TRAVEL INSURANCE -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 06 Saturday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 96 OIL AND GAS AND GAS ONLY LEASES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM To Be Announced ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 06 Saturday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Immediately Following Session -- + SB 90 SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 59 MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN -- Public Testimony < Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 186 DEFINITION OF POLICE OFFICER -- Public Testimony < Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1029 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 06 Saturday House Finance 519 4:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Audits - Executive Session Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority, Select Issues - Final Release Other Committee Business Oil and Gas Production Tax Audits Overview - Dept. of Revenue Consideration of Audit Request ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Ratification of Charity Events Midnight Sun Charity Shoot JACC Wine Tasting 21st Annual Coal Classic Golf Tournament Contract Approvals ITB 589: Capitol Stair Landing ITB 590: Alaska State Capitol Seismic Retrofit & Exterior Renovation Phase I Other Committee Business Information Services 2013 Hardware Refresh Recommendations ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 65 AND HB 66 Apr 08 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1030 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 08 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees