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2013-04-11 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1119 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 11, 2013 Eighty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:17 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Fairclough. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly father, thank you for this day! We are humbled by the beauty and richness of Alaska and her people. Father, help us to respect our unique differences and celebrate our common purpose. Father bless our military service men, women and their families, help us to honor and support them in their time of need as they support us in our time of need - Father help us always remember that others have died and even more have suffered so that we could stand here today and be allowed to debate issues important to Alaskans. Father, bless this body, bless our legislature, our families, and our Governor as we strive to do what is right for Alaska. These things I pray in your name. Amen. Senator Gardner led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1120 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-sixth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Messages dated April 10 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 16 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Relating to the National Ocean Council, the development of a national ocean policy, and coastal and marine spatial planning was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HCR 11 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 3, urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1121 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 57 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act adopting the Alaska Entity Transactions Act; relating to changing the form of entities, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts, and other organizations; amending Rule 79, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 602(b)(2), 602(c), and 605.5, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 193 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 193(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the joint administration of tobacco taxes by the state and a municipality." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Concur Messages SB 31 Message dated April 10 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 31 "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway" with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RLS) am H "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway; and naming the state-owned airport at Kodiak the Benny Benson State Airport." (Title Change HCR 10) 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1122 Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 31(RLS) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to SB 31? 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 amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RLS) am H "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway; and naming the state-owned airport at Kodiak the Benny Benson State Airport." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HCR 10 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1096). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 31, naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1123 HCR 10 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, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SB 52 Message dated April 10 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(L&C) "An Act providing that portable electronics insurance is not a service contract; providing that a portable electronics manufacturer's warranty or extended warranty is not regulated as insurance; relating to portable electronics insurance; authorizing the director of insurance to issue a limited producer license to a portable electronics vendor for the sale of portable electronics insurance; and relating to authorization and training of employees and representatives of a vendor to transact portable electronics insurance; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(L&C) Senator Coghill 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 52(L&C) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 52(L&C)? Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1124 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Kelly and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(L&C) "An Act providing that portable electronics insurance is not a service contract; providing that a portable electronics manufacturer's warranty or extended warranty is not regulated as insurance; relating to portable electronics insurance; authorizing the director of insurance to issue a limited producer license to a portable electronics vendor for the sale of portable electronics insurance; and relating to authorization and training of employees and representatives of a vendor to transact portable electronics insurance; and providing for an effective date." Senator Coghill 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. SJR 3 Message dated April 10 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies, with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production; 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1125 urging the United States Department of the Interior to recognize the private property rights of owners of land in and adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies. (Title Change HCR 11) Senator Coghill 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 CSSSSJR 3(RES) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSSSJR 3(RES)? 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 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production; urging the United States Department of the Interior to recognize the private property rights of owners of land in and adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1126 HCR 11 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1120). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 3, urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 11 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, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SJR 8 Message dated April 10 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(RES) Supporting the continued and increased exploration, extraction, processing, and production of rare earth elements in the state; and urging the United States Congress to support efforts of the state to develop rare earth elements in the state for the benefit of the economic and national security of the United States, with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(RES) 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1127 Senator Coghill 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 CSSJR 8(RES) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSJR 8(RES)? 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 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(RES) Supporting the continued and increased exploration, extraction, processing, and production of rare earth elements in the state; and urging the United States Congress to support efforts of the state to develop rare earth elements in the state for the benefit of the economic and national security of the United States. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports HB 4 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; establishing the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation as an independent public corporation of the state; establishing and relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; making certain information provided to or by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and its subsidiaries exempt from inspection as a public record; relating to the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; relating to the Alaska Housing Finance 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1128 Corporation; relating to judicial review of a right-of-way lease or an action or decision related to the development or construction of an oil or gas pipeline on state land; relating to the lease of a right-of-way for a gas pipeline transportation corridor, including a corridor for a natural gas pipeline that is a contract carrier; relating to the cost of natural resources, permits, and leases provided to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to procurement by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the review by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of natural gas transportation contracts; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline that provides transportation by contract carriage; repealing the statutes relating to the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority and making conforming changes; exempting property of a project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation from property taxes before the commencement of commercial operations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Fairclough. Signing no recommendation: Senators Bishop, Olson. Signing amend: Senator Dunleavy. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, Senate Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 5, Senate Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 6, Senate Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 7, Senate Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 8, Senate Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 9, Senate Finance Committee The bill is on today's calendar. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1129 HB 50 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to allow certain commercial uses in a multi-unit residential housing development owned or financed by the corporation and limiting the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's issuance of certain licenses to premises in the residential housing development." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senator Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 104 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(2d JUD) "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; relating to the election of an advisory school board in a regional educational attendance area; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senator Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 125 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(L&C) am "An Act prohibiting a health care insurer from denying coverage for an additional limited quantity of prescription topical eye medication under certain circumstances." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Micciche, Stedman. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1130 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 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 147 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Olson, Micciche, Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill is on today's calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 74 SENATE BILL NO. 74 "An Act creating the University of Alaska building fund for the payment by the University of Alaska of the costs of use, management, operation, maintenance, and depreciation of space in buildings; and authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska to designate buildings for which the fund is to be used" 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. 74 was read the third time. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1131 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 74 "An Act creating the University of Alaska building fund for the payment by the University of Alaska of the costs of use, management, operation, maintenance, and depreciation of space in buildings; and authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska to designate buildings for which the fund is to be used" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 74 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. 74 passed the Senate. Senator Kelly gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of House Bills HB 4 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; establishing the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation as an independent public corporation of the state; establishing and relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; making certain information provided to or by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and its subsidiaries exempt from inspection as a public record; relating to the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; relating to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to judicial review of a right-of- way lease or an action or decision related to the development or construction of an oil or gas pipeline on state land; relating to the lease of a right-of-way for a gas pipeline transportation corridor, including a corridor for a natural gas pipeline that is a contract carrier; relating to the cost of natural resources, permits, and leases provided to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to procurement by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the review 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1132 by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of natural gas transportation contracts; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline that provides transportation by contract carriage; repealing the statutes relating to the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority and making conforming changes; exempting property of a project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation from property taxes before the commencement of commercial operations; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 12 calendar. HB 56 HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act excluding motorcycles and motor- driven cycles from the passenger vehicle rental tax; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. HOUSE BILL NO. 56 will advance to third reading on the April 12 calendar. HB 94 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" 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 1060. Without objection, 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 8) was adopted. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1133 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 94(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 94(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Stedman and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 94(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 8 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1100). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 94, 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1134 SCR 8 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Stedman and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 99 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" was read the second time. Senator Coghill 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. 99(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 99(RES) 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 99(RES) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1135 HB 113 HOUSE BILL NO. 113 "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Fire Standards Council" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 113 was read the third time. Senators McGuire, Micciche, Dyson, Bishop, Stedman, Meyer, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 113 "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Fire Standards Council" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 113 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 113 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 147 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" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 147 was read the third time. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1136 Senators McGuire, Gardner, Bishop, Stedman, Meyer, French, Dyson, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 147 Third Reading - Final Passage 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 147 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 and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 153 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" was read the second time. Senator Coghill 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. 153(TRA) was read the third time. Senators McGuire, Coghill, Bishop, Stedman, Meyer, Egan, Hoffman, Dunleavy, Micciche, French, Wielechowski, Dyson, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1137 The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 153(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 HOUSE BILL NO. 153(TRA) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 175 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) "An Act allowing, under certain conditions, a property or casualty insurer to provide policies and endorsements to an insured by posting the policies and endorsements on the insurer's Internet website" was read the second time. Senator Coghill 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. 175(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) "An Act allowing, under certain conditions, a property or casualty insurer to provide policies and endorsements to an insured by posting the policies and endorsements on the insurer's Internet website" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 175(L&C) 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 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1138 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 186 HOUSE BILL NO. 186 "An Act relating to police standards and amending the definition of 'police officer'" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 186 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 186 "An Act relating to police standards and amending the definition of 'police officer'" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 186 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 186 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 198 HOUSE BILL NO. 198 am "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 second time. HOUSE BILL NO. 198 am will advance to third reading on the April 12 calendar. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1139 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 74 Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 74 be taken up the same day. Without objection, the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 74 "An Act creating the University of Alaska building fund for the payment by the University of Alaska of the costs of use, management, operation, maintenance, and depreciation of space in buildings; and authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska to designate buildings for which the fund is to be used" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 74 Third Reading - On Reconsideration 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. 74 passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Recess Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:31 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 5:48 p.m. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1140 Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 73 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(STA) was read the third time. Senator French 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 French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 2, following "widowers;": Insert "providing a definition of 'widow' and 'widower' for the purpose of applying the municipal tax exemption;" Page 2, line 11, following "spouse": Insert "or committed financially interdependent same-sex domestic partner" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 73(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, McGuire, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Absent: Dyson and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(STA) was automatically in third reading. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1141 Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Bishop, Fairclough, Giessel, Stedman, Egan, Dunleavy, Micciche, 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. 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 73(STA) 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(STA) 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. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 73 Senator Meyer gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(STA) 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. 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1142 CSSB 73(STA) Third Reading - On Reconsideration 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(STA) 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 referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of House Bills HB 9 HOUSE BILL NO. 9 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 9 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 9 passed the Senate. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1143 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House Messages dated April 11 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 7 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 BY THE HOUSE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 23, relating to development project financing by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the dividends from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to provide financing and issue bonds for a liquefied natural gas production system and natural gas distribution system was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 63 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1144 "An Act relating to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. A House Letter of Intent (House Journal page 410) was transmitted with the bill. HB 190 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 190(EDC) BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act providing for course credit in secondary school based on demonstrated mastery of the subject." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. Concur Messages SB 23 Message dated April 11 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) "An Act relating to development project financing by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the dividends from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to provide financing and issue bonds for a liquefied natural gas production system and natural gas distribution system; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(FIN) "An Act relating to development project financing by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the dividends from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the meaning of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of the Alaska 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1145 Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to provide financing and issue bonds for a liquefied natural gas production system and natural gas distribution system; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change HCR 7) Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the message be held on the Secretary's desk. Without objection, it was so ordered. Recede Messages HB 87 Message dated April 11 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to 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" and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: 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) 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 Higgins, Chair Representative Gattis Representative Drummond Senator Coghill moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1146 The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 87(EDC) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 87(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Dyson 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 Stevens, Chair Senator Dunleavy Senator Gardner The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Standing Committee Reports HB 71 The Finance 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 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" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act requiring the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to report biennially on 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1147 the vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; extending the termination date of the authority of the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to maintain a vessel-based limited entry fisheries system for the weathervane scallop and Bering Sea hair crab fisheries; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date under sec. 28, ch. 137, SLA 2002; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR Forthcoming) Signing no recommendation: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senator Dunleavy. Signing do pass: Senators Olson, Hoffman, Fairclough, Bishop. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Fish and Game 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 146 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(TRA) "An Act relating to proof of motor vehicle liability insurance; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Bishop, Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1148 HJR 13 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(TRA) Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to complete the funding and acquisition of three additional National Security Cutters and to home port one of the cutters in Kodiak, Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Bishop, Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Transportation Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 24 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) "An Act relating to self-defense in any place where a person has a right to be" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 24(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman Absent: Dyson and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1149 HB 40 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(CRA) "An Act establishing a municipal tax exemption for certain farm structures" 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. Senator Gardner offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 4, following "ordinance": Insert "approved by the voters" Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(CRA) am S was automatically in third reading. Senator Fairclough 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 Fairclough, Dunleavy offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 29.45.050(t) and 29.45.050(u) are repealed 10 years after the effective date of this Act." Senator Fairclough moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(CRA) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(CRA) am S "An Act establishing a municipal tax exemption for certain farm structures" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1150 CSHB 40(CRA) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Dyson, Micciche and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(CRA) am S passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 77 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" was read the third time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) be held in third reading to the April 12 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citations Honoring - Arthur Yang Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1151 In Memoriam - Kenneth Thomas Sr. Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Olson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, 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. Unfinished Business HB 99 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on 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." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 50 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to allow certain commercial uses in a multi-unit residential housing development owned or financed by the corporation and limiting the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's issuance of certain licenses to premises in the residential housing development." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1152 Engrossment SB 73 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 74 SENATE BILL NO. 74 "An Act creating the University of Alaska building fund for the payment by the University of Alaska of the costs of use, management, operation, maintenance, and depreciation of space in buildings; and authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska to designate buildings for which the fund is to be used" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 40 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(CRA) am S "An Act establishing a municipal tax exemption for certain farm structures" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 94 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 8 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 94, naming the northbound Chena Flood Channel Crossing Bridge the Nellie Miller Bridge and 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1153 naming the southbound Chena Flood Channel Crossing Bridge the Con Miller Bridge, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 1 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" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:41 p.m., April 11, 2013. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 12, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1154 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 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += HB 180 MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY + HB 190 CREDIT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 4 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA + HB 129 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT AREAS + HB 71 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM + HCR 6 EST. LEG. TASK FORCE ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 90 SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 129 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT AREAS += HB 71 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 129 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT AREAS + HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE + HB 23 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY <Pending Referral> + HB 76 UNEMPLOYMENT; ELEC. FILING OF LABOR INFO <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1155 FINANCE (continued) Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 90 SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 51 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS -- Public Testimony -- += HB 63 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS <Pending Referral> -- Public Testimony -- += SCR 3 JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH -- Public Testimony -- Apr 12 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Location Change -- += SB 51 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS -- Public Testimony -- += HB 63 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS -- Public Testimony -- += SCR 3 JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH -- Public Testimony -- + HB 57 ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + 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 ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-11 Senate Journal Page 1156 RESOURCES Apr 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HJR 16 NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS 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 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HJR 13 COAST GUARD NAT'L SECURITY CUTTER FUNDING = HB 146 PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 65 AND HB 66 Apr 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET