Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2013-04-09 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1057 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 9, 2013 Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Kelly. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, you are God and there is no other. You are the Lord, the everlasting God. The Creator of heaven and earth. You do not grow tired or weak and no one can plumb the depths of your understanding. You cause nations to rise and fall by a simple act of your will and galaxies collide by the mechanisms of your hand. The vastness of your power is incomprehensible and the magnitude of your self- caused existence is beyond our ability to understand. You are set aside, holy, you cannot be contained in the universe you placed us in. We are tiny And you are infinite. Our lives are but vapor And you are eternal. We are defined by mistakes and transgressions And you are perfect. Yet… for some reason you love us. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1058 You offer us peace and a plan for our lives and you offer it with no cost. You do not require sacrifices or rituals. You only seek relationship, because somehow you have found a way to love us in the middle of our mess. If we will accept you, the days of our lives will be counted in peace. We will know the adventure of a life fulfilled in the destiny of your perfect plan. And at the end of our days, when we face death, we will not fear. Because we will live in the House of the Lord, forever and ever and ever. Amen. Senator Fairclough led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-fourth legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 6 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated April 8 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 104 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(2d JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to election practices and procedures; relating to the reporting of election campaign contributions and expenditures; relating to identification requirements for a communication paid for by a political party; relating to public records; 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1059 relating to the election of an advisory school board in a regional educational attendance area; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 147 HOUSE BILL NO. 147 BY REPRESENTATIVES SADDLER, Herron, Isaacson, Tuck, Feige, Chenault, Millett, Pruitt, Lynn, Kerttula, Olson, Stoltze, Holmes, Drummond, Gruenberg, Tarr, entitled: "An Act extending the reporting date for and the termination date of the Comprehensive Autism Early Diagnosis and Treatment Task Force; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 154 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(EDC) BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to natural and cultural history repositories." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. HB 198 HOUSE BILL NO. 198 am BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "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." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1060 Standing Committee Reports HB 56 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act excluding motorcycles and motor-driven cycles from the passenger vehicle rental tax; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 84 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(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 Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. 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, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 94 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 94 "An Act naming the northbound Chena Flood Channel Crossing Bridge the Nellie Miller Bridge and naming the southbound Chena Flood Channel Crossing Bridge the Con Miller Bridge" and recommended it be replaced with 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1061 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 94(FIN) "An Act naming the northbound Chena Flood Channel Crossing Bridge the Nellie 'the original Mrs. Claus' Miller Bridge and naming the southbound Chena Flood Channel Crossing Bridge the Con 'the original Santa Claus' Miller Bridge; and designating that portion of East Blue Lupine Drive in Wasilla between Hyer Road and Hay Street the Lowell J. Ray Memorial Corridor." (Title Change SCR forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Fairclough, Bishop, Hoffman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 99 The Finance 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: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Olson, Bishop, Fairclough, Dunleavy. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 130 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 130 "An Act establishing July 21 each year as Jay Hammond Day." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1062 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Administration The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 153 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(TRA) "An Act designating Minnesota Drive and a portion of O'Malley Road in Anchorage the Walter J. Hickel Parkway." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Olson, Bishop, Fairclough, Dunleavy. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 7 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 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. 77, relating to the Alaska Land Act, including certain authorizations, contracts, leases, permits, or other disposals of state land, resources, property, or interests; relating to authorization for the use of state land by general permit; relating to exchange of state land; relating to procedures for certain administrative appeals and requests for reconsideration to the commissioner of natural resources; and relating to the Alaska Water Use Act was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1063 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 62 SENATE BILL NO. 62 "An Act relating to grants for school construction" was read the second time. Senator Coghill 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 BILL NO. 62 was read the third time. Senators Hoffman, Dyson, Stevens, Stedman, McGuire, Meyer, Bishop, Egan, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 62 "An Act relating to grants for school construction" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 62 Third Reading - Final Passage 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, SENATE BILL NO. 62 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 65 SENATE BILL NO. 65 "An Act relating to property exemptions for retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and Roth IRAs; relating to transfers of individual retirement plans; relating to the rights of judgment creditors of members of limited liability companies and partners of limited liability partnerships; relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including pleadings, orders, liability, and notices under 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1064 the Uniform Probate Code and the Alaska Principal and Income Act, the appointment of trust property, the Alaska Uniform Prudent Investor Act, co-trustees, trust protectors, and trust advisors; relating to the Alaska Principal and Income Act; relating to the Alaska Uniform Transfers to Minors Act; relating to the disposition of human remains; relating to the tax on insurers for life insurance policies; relating to insurable interests for certain insurance policies; relating to restrictions on transfers of trust interests; relating to discretionary interests in irrevocable trusts; relating to the community property of married persons; and amending Rule 64, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 301(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence" was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1035. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 65(JUD) "An Act relating to property exemptions for retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and Roth IRAs; relating to transfers of individual retirement plans; relating to the rights of judgment creditors of members of limited liability companies and partners of limited liability partnerships; relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including pleadings, orders, liability, and notices under the Uniform Probate Code and the Alaska Principal and Income Act, the appointment of trust property, the Alaska Uniform Prudent Investor Act, co-trustees, trust protectors, and trust advisors; relating to the Alaska Principal and Income Act; relating to the Alaska Uniform Transfers to Minors Act; relating to the disposition of human remains; relating to insurable interests for certain insurance policies; relating to restrictions on transfers of trust interests; relating to discretionary interests in irrevocable trusts; relating to the community property of married persons; and amending Rule 64, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 301(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence" was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 65(JUD) will advance to third reading on the April 10 calendar. SB 85 SENATE BILL NO. 85 "An Act relating to experimental vehicles" was read the second time. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1065 Senator Egan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Transportation Committee Substitute offered on page 985. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(TRA) was adopted. Senator Coghill 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. 85(TRA) was read the third time. Senators McGuire, Dyson, Micciche, Ellis, Coghill, Egan, Meyer, Hoffman, Gardner, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(TRA) "An Act relating to experimental vehicles" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 85(TRA) Third Reading - Final Passage 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(TRA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 95 SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to the compensation, allowances, geographic differentials in pay, and leave of certain public officials, officers, and employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements; relating to certain petroleum engineers and petroleum geologists employed by the Department of Natural Resources; relating to increased pay for certain partially exempt employees of the state in specific circumstances; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1066 Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1041. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(FIN) "An Act relating to the compensation, allowances, geographic differentials in pay, and leave of certain public officials, officers, and employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements; relating to the compensation and geographic differentials in pay of certain justices and judges; relating to certain petroleum engineers and petroleum geologists employed by the Department of Natural Resources; relating to increased pay for certain partially exempt employees of the state in specific circumstances; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 95(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 10 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 33 HOUSE BILL NO. 33 "An Act adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and relating to reserving the authority to regulate knives to the state with limited exceptions for municipalities to regulate knives" was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 961. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(JUD) "An Act amending certain provisions of criminal law prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of switchblades and gravity knives; adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and reserving to the state, with limited exceptions for municipalities, the authority to regulate knives" (Title Change SCR 4) was adopted. Senator Coghill 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. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1067 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(JUD) "An Act amending certain provisions of criminal law prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of switchblades and gravity knives; adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and reserving to the state, with limited exceptions for municipalities, the authority to regulate knives" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 33(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage 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, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 4 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 963). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 33, adding definitions of "gravity knife" and "switchblade" to the criminal law; and relating to reserving the authority to regulate knives to the state with limited exceptions for municipalities to regulate knives, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1068 SCR 4 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 69 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 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" was read the second time. Senator Coghill, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1008. Without objection, 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) was adopted. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1069 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(JUD) will advance to third reading on the April 10 calendar. HB 77 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(RES) "An Act relating to the Alaska Land Act, including certain authorizations, contracts, leases, permits, or other disposals of state land, resources, property, or interests; relating to authorization for the use of state land by general permit; relating to exchange of state land; relating to procedures for certain administrative appeals and requests for reconsideration to the commissioner of natural resources; relating to the Alaska Water Use Act; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1037. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Land Act, including certain authorizations, contracts, leases, permits, or other disposals of state land, resources, property, or interests; relating to authorization for the use of state land by general permit; relating to exchange of state land; establishing that performance of a feasibility study for the development and operation of a hydroelectric site at Chikuminuk Lake is not considered an incompatible use of the Wood-Tikchik State Park; relating to procedures for certain administrative appeals and requests for reconsideration to the commissioner of natural resources; relating to the Alaska Water Use Act; and providing for an effective date" (Title Change SCR 7) was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 10 calendar. HB 87 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" was read the second time. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1070 Senator Stevens, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Education Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 989. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date" (Title Change SCR 5) was adopted. Senator Coghill 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. 87(EDC) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 87(EDC) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Dyson and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) 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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Stevens gave notice of reconsideration. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1071 SCR 5 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 991). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 87, relating to the governing board and duties of the special education service agency; relating to allocations to the special education service agency; and extending the special education service agency, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 5 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 passed the Senate. Senator Stevens gave notice of reconsideration. Recess Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to 1:00 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:54 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 1:08 p.m. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1072 Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 49 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49 "An Act defining 'medically necessary abortion' for purposes of making payments under the state Medicaid program" was read the third time. Senator Gardner 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. Senators Gardner, Ellis offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "relating to women's health services and" Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 47.07.030 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (g) The department shall make available to eligible recipients a program for women's health for the purpose of providing family planning services, health screening examinations, and related services." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Page 3, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM UNDER STATE MEDICAID. The Department of Health and Social Services shall immediately prepare and submit to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, for approval in accordance with the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 1396a (Title XIX, Social Security Act), an amendment to the state plan consistent with AS 47.07.030, enacted by sec. 1 of this Act." 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1073 Senator Gardner 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. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49 am "An Act relating to women's health services and defining 'medically necessary abortion' for purposes of making payments under the state Medicaid program" 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. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Gardner, Ellis offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "relating to Medicaid funding; and" Page 3, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: STATE MEDICAID FUNDING FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Health and Social Services shall pay, for additional family planning services for eligible medical assistance recipients under AS 47.07.020, an amount equal to the difference between the amount paid from the general fund for abortion services covered under AS 47.07.030 in the 12 months immediately preceding the first date on which this Act is first implemented and the amount paid from the general fund for abortion services under AS 47.07.030 in the 12 months immediately following the first date on which this Act is first implemented. The amount paid for family planning services under this section may not supplant funds available from any other source for family planning services for the same period." Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Coghill objected. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1074 Senator Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was withdrawn. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49 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. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "defining 'medically necessary abortions' for purposes of making payments" Insert "establishing standards for payment for abortion services" Page 1, line 5, through page 3, line 5: Delete all material and insert: "Sec. 47.07.068. Payment for abortion services. (a) The department shall pay a provider for abortion services provided to a recipient of medical assistance under this chapter if the provider submits a completed form approved by the department that certifies, based on all of the information available to the provider, that the abortion services were (1) provided to a recipient whose pregnancy was the result of an act of rape or incest; (2) necessary because of a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would have placed the woman in danger of death had the abortion not been performed; or (3) medically necessary for reasons other than the conditions in (a)(1) and (2) of this section. (b) The department shall seek federal funding available for abortion services provided for reasons specified in (a)(1) and (2) of this section." 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1075 Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SSSB 49 am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Stedman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49 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. Senators Wielechowski, Ellis, French, Gardner offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women;" Page 1, line 3, following "program": Insert "; and providing for an effective date" 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1076 Page 1, following line 3: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 47.07.020(b) is amended to read: (b) In addition to the persons specified in (a) of this section, the following optional groups of persons for whom the state may claim federal financial participation are eligible for medical assistance: (1) persons eligible for but not receiving assistance under any plan of the state approved under 42 U.S.C. 1381 - 1383c (Title XVI, Social Security Act, Supplemental Security Income) or a federal program designated as the successor to the aid to families with dependent children program; (2) persons in a general hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility, who, if they left the facility, would be eligible for assistance under one of the federal programs specified in (1) of this subsection; (3) persons under 21 years of age who are under supervision of the department, for whom maintenance is being paid in whole or in part from public funds, and who are in foster homes or private child-care institutions; (4) aged, blind, or disabled persons, who, because they do not meet income and resources requirements, do not receive supplemental security income under 42 U.S.C. 1381 - 1383c (Title XVI, Social Security Act), and who do not receive a mandatory state supplement, but who are eligible, or would be eligible if they were not in a skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility to receive an optional state supplementary payment; (5) persons under 21 years of age who are in an institution designated as an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded and who are financially eligible as determined by the standards of the federal program designated as the successor to the aid to families with dependent children program; (6) persons in a medical or intermediate care facility whose income while in the facility does not exceed 300 percent of the supplemental security income benefit rate under 42 U.S.C. 1381 - 1383c (Title XVI, Social Security Act) but who would not be eligible for an optional state supplementary payment if they left the hospital or other facility; 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1077 (7) persons under 21 years of age who are receiving active treatment in a psychiatric hospital and who are financially eligible as determined by the standards of the federal program designated as the successor to the aid to families with dependent children program; (8) persons under 21 years of age and not covered under (a) of this section [,] who would be eligible for benefits under the federal program designated as the successor to the aid to families with dependent children program [,] except that they have the care and support of both their natural and adoptive parents; (9) pregnant women not covered under (a) of this section and who meet the income and resource requirements of the federal program designated as the successor to the aid to families with dependent children program; (10) persons under 21 years of age not covered under (a) of this section who the department has determined cannot be placed for adoption without medical assistance because of a special need for medical or rehabilitative care and who the department has determined are hard-to-place children eligible for subsidy under AS 25.23.190 - 25.23.210; (11) persons who can be considered under 42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(3) (Title XIX, Social Security Act, Medical Assistance) to be individuals with respect to whom a supplemental security income is being paid under 42 U.S.C. 1381 - 1383c (Title XVI, Social Security Act) because they meet all of the following criteria: (A) they are 18 years of age or younger and qualify as disabled individuals under 42 U.S.C. 1382c(a) (Title XVI, Social Security Act); (B) the department has determined that (i) they require a level of care provided in a hospital, nursing facility, or intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded; (ii) it is appropriate to provide their care outside of an institution; and (iii) the estimated amount that would be spent for medical assistance for their individual care outside an institution is not greater than the estimated amount that would otherwise be expended individually for medical assistance within an appropriate institution; 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1078 (C) if they were in a medical institution, they would be eligible for medical assistance under other provisions of this chapter; and (D) home and community-based services under a waiver approved by the federal government are either not available to them under this chapter or would be inappropriate for them; (12) disabled persons, as described in 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XIII), who are in families whose income, as determined under applicable federal regulations or guidelines, is less than 250 percent of the official poverty line applicable to a family of that size according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and who, but for earnings in excess of the limit established under 42 U.S.C. 1396d(q)(2)(B), would be considered to be individuals with respect to whom a supplemental security income is being paid under 42 U.S.C. 1381 - 1383c; a person eligible for assistance under this paragraph who is not eligible under another provision of this section shall pay a premium or other cost-sharing charges according to a sliding fee scale that is based on income as established by the department in regulations; (13) persons under 19 years of age who are not covered under (a) of this section and whose household income does not exceed 200 [175] percent of the federal poverty line as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and revised under 42 U.S.C. 9902(2); (14) pregnant women who are not covered under (a) of this section and whose household income does not exceed 200 [175] percent of the federal poverty line as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and revised under 42 U.S.C. 9902(2); (15) persons who have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer and who are eligible for coverage under 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XVIII). * Sec. 2. AS 47.07.042(d) is amended to read: (d) In addition to the requirements established under (a) and (b) of this section, the department may require premiums or cost- sharing contributions from recipients who are eligible for benefits under AS 47.07.020(b)(13) and whose household income is between 150 and 200 [175] percent of the federal poverty line. If 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1079 the department requires premiums or cost-sharing contributions under this subsection, the department (1) shall adopt in regulation a sliding scale for those premiums or contributions based on household income; (2) may not exceed the maximums allowed under federal law; and (3) shall implement a system by which the department or its designee collects those premiums or contributions." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 3" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 3, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 4. Sections 1 and 2 of this Act take effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." 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: SSSB 49 am Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Stedman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49 am was automatically in third reading. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1080 The question being: "Shall SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49 am "An Act relating to women's health services and defining 'medically necessary abortion' for purposes of making payments under the state Medicaid program" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SSSB 49 am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens Nays: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Stedman, Wielechowski and so, SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49 am passed the Senate. Senator Coghill gave notice of reconsideration. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Standing Committee Reports SB 64 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 64 "An Act establishing the Alaska Sentencing Commission; relating to jail- time credit for offenders in court-ordered treatment programs; allowing a reduction of penalties for offenders successfully completing court-ordered treatment programs for persons convicted of driving while under the influence or refusing to submit to a chemical test; relating to court termination of a revocation of a person's driver's license; relating to limitation of drivers' licenses; relating to conditions of probation and parole; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(STA) "An Act establishing the Alaska Sentencing Commission; relating to jail-time credit for offenders in court- 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1081 ordered treatment programs; allowing a reduction of penalties for offenders successfully completing court- ordered treatment programs for persons convicted of driving while under the influence or refusing to submit to a chemical test; relating to court termination of a revocation of a person's driver's license; relating to limitation of drivers' licenses; relating to restoration of a driver's license; relating to conditions of probation and parole; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Giessel. Signing amend: Senator Coghill. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 73 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 73 "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt from tax, by ordinance approved by the voters in the municipality, the real property that is the primary residence of a resident who is the widow or widower of a person who was killed while in the military service of the United States; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(STA) "An Act relating to a municipal property tax exemption for real property that is the primary residence of certain widows and widowers; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Coghill, Giessel. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1082 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. Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Citations Honoring - New Hope on the Last Frontier Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Bruce Robb Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Isaacson Honoring - Jimmie G. Arkanakyak Representative(s) Edgmon, Herron Senator(s) Stevens, Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Robert Jean Thibodeau Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz 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. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1083 Unfinished Business Reconsideration of House Bills HB 87 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) be taken up the same day. Without objection, the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 87(EDC) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Dyson, Hoffman and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) 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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Reconsideration of Senate Resolutions SCR 5 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 be taken up the same day. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1084 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 87, relating to the governing board and duties of the special education service agency; relating to allocations to the special education service agency; and extending the special education service agency, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 5 On Reconsideration YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Dyson, Hoffman and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. President Huggins made the following appointments to the Council of State Governments: Governing Board Senator Coghill Senator Ellis Senator Huggins Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Senator Coghill Suggested State Legislation Committee Senator Egan (Legislative Appointment) Deborah Grundmann (Legislative Staff Appointment) Education Public Policy Committee Senator Gardner 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1085 Energy and Environment Public Policy Committee Senator Huggins Fiscal and Economic Development Public Policy Committee Senator Fairclough Health Public Policy Committee Senator Wielechowski Transportation Public Policy Committee Senator Egan HB 69 Senators Giessel, Meyer, Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on 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." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 147 Senators Micciche, Ellis, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 147 "An Act extending the reporting date for and the termination date of the Comprehensive Autism Early Diagnosis and Treatment Task Force; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1086 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 62 SENATE BILL NO. 62 "An Act relating to grants for school construction" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 85 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(TRA) "An Act relating to experimental vehicles" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 33 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(JUD) "An Act amending certain provisions of criminal law prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of switchblades and gravity knives; adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and reserving to the state, with limited exceptions for municipalities, the authority to regulate knives" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 87 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 4 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 33, adding definitions of 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1087 "gravity knife" and "switchblade" to the criminal law; and relating to reserving the authority to regulate knives to the state with limited exceptions for municipalities to regulate knives, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 87, relating to the governing board and duties of the special education service agency; relating to allocations to the special education service agency; and extending the special education service agency, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 10, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 3:13 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1088 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 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM + HB 131 ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 10 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 91 HAZING + SB 89 TAX CREDITS FOR EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS + SB 100 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROGRAM; ALLOTMENTS + HB 154 MUSEUM OF THE NORTH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 30 STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS += SB 96 OIL AND GAS AND GAS ONLY LEASES + HB 94 CON AND NELLIE MILLER BRIDGES + HB 84 MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE + HB 99 EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION + HB 153 NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY + HB 56 PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1089 FINANCE (continued) Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 4 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HB 30 STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS Apr 10 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 198 OIL AND GAS AND GAS ONLY LEASES + SB 87 NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS += HB 52 PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE + SB 90 SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += HB 4 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA += SB 13 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 10 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 51 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS -- Public Testimony -- + SCR 3 JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1090 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 09 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 175 ELECTRONIC POSTING OF INSURANCE POLICIES -- Public Testimony -- += HB 168 TRAVEL INSURANCE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES <Bill Hearing Canceled> += HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE -- Public Testimony -- + HB 125 TOPICAL EYE MEDS PRESCRIPTION REFILLS -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM + HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE -- Public Testimony -- + HB 125 TOPICAL EYE MEDS PRESCRIPTION REFILLS -- Public Testimony -- + HB 147 EXTEND AUTISM EARLY DIAGNOSIS TASK FORCE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- To Be Announced ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL + HB 130 JAY HAMMOND DAY += SB 73 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1091 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) Apr 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 104 ELECTION PROCEDURES; REAA ADVISORY BOARDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 09 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HB 146 PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE + HJR 13 COAST GUARD NAT'L SECURITY CUTTER FUNDING Apr 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES 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 ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-09 Senate Journal Page 1092 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 65 AND HB 66 Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM --Delayed Until 5:30 p.m.-- = HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 10 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET