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2014-04-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2333 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 8, 2014 Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:06 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Coghill. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, maker of heaven and earth, giver of life, we bow this morning reflecting with gratitude the blessing of life, of freedom - and our duty to our people. For those who have gone before us in this assembly and in our state we wish to honor them by doing our term well. We could use your help in wisdom, compassion and justice. Many days we have memorials on our calendar that serve as a reminder that our time of service is brief and many have finished their course. We ask for patience, listening, and boldness to accompany us by your grace, in our portion of this work. We are glad to work with each other as we serve this vast and beautiful geography, a small but wonderful population we call home - our Alaska. We have 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2334 endured tensions while debating; we have tried to work out differences. We have done our best to honor the trust given us by our people. We made good friends along the way. So we pause to express our gratitude for each one we have had the privilege to serve with here and ask your blessing on each Senator today. Please guide us in respecting each other as we bring our passions to this place for decision making. And now as we go to the work of the day, we ask for your guidance even when we are so busy we may not be aware. I pray in the name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Senator Stedman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 124 Message dated April 7 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 124 "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2335 Messages dated April 7 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 210 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to crisis intervention training for school personnel; and relating to restraint and seclusion of students in public schools." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 278 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 278(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; relating to the exemption from jury service for certain teachers; relating to the powers of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to high school course credit earned through assessment; relating to school performance reports; relating to assessments; establishing a public school and school district grading system; relating to charter schools and student transportation; relating to residential school applications; relating to tenure of public school teachers; relating to unemployment contributions for the Alaska technical and vocational education program; relating to earning high school credit for completion of vocational education courses offered by institutions receiving technical and vocational education program funding; relating to schools operated by a federal agency; relating to a grant for school districts; relating to education tax credits; establishing an optional municipal 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2336 tax exemption for privately owned real property rented or leased for use as a charter school; requiring the Department of Administration to provide a proposal for a salary and benefits schedule for school districts; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 281 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to prescription of drugs by a physician without a physical examination." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. Recede Messages HB 266 Message dated April 7 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." 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: 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2337 Representative Austerman, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Gara Senator Coghill moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 266(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 266(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Kelly, Chair Senator Meyer Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 267 Message dated April 7 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2338 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." 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 Austerman, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Gara Senator Coghill moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 267(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 267(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Kelly, Chair Senator Meyer Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2339 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 8 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Finance Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees John McClellan - Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman, Olson. Report dated April 8 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080 and AS 44.64.010, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Public Defender Quinlan Steiner - Anchorage Chief Administrative Law Judge Kathleen Frederick - Palmer This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Giessel, Coghill, Wielechowski. SB 178 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 178 "An Act relating to the application of the passenger vehicle rental tax; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2340 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) "An Act relating to the passenger and recreational vehicle rental taxes; and providing for an effective date." and further recommended the adoption of two Finance Committee Letters of Intent: Letter of Intent April 7, 2014 The Honorable Kevin Meyer, Co-Chair The Honorable Click Bishop, Member Senate Finance Committee State Capitol, Room 532 Juneau, AK 99801 Re: Question on Vehicle Rental Tax Dear Senators Meyer and Bishop: The purpose of this letter is to clarify the Department's position and interpretation of the definition of "passenger vehicle" in AS 43.52.099(2) for the purposes of our vehicle rental tax. Specifically, the Department has been asked how it interprets the phrase: "a motor vehicle ... that is driven or moved on a highway or public right-of-way in the state" contained in the definition. For vehicle rental tax purposes, the Department's interpretation of this definition is based on access. If a member of the general public can freely drive on the road system without breaking any laws or having someone stop them and tell them they cannot go any further, they are on a highway or public right-ofway. For example, an individual can rent a vehicle in Anchorage, drive to Deadhorse via the Dalton Highway, and travel many places around Deadhorse and the North Slope in general. However, there are areas of 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2341 the North Slope that are private or restricted that a member of the general public would not be able to drive to. Vehicle rental tax would apply to that transaction because the individual drove the rented vehicle on different highways and public rights-of-way. If an Alaska business rents to another Alaska business located in an area of the state that is not accessible by the general public, and all of the vehicles the business rents, regardless of rental period, are never driven on a road that can be accessed by the general public, then under our interpretation of the current statutes, those transactions would not be taxable. However, once that vehicle is driven on a highway or public right-of-way that is open to and accessible by the general public, and the rental period is less than 90 days, it becomes a taxable transaction under the current definition. I hope that this helps clarify the questions that have recently arisen on this bill. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, /s/ Angela Rodell Commissioner Letter of Intent It is the intent of the Senate Finance Committee that the passenger vehicle rental tax described in SB 178, including the original law and the changes made by the committee substitute, should not be applied to Alaskan businesses doing business with other Alaskan businesses. The Department of Revenue (DOR) should not apply the tax retroactively to businesses it determines should be, or should have been, collecting the tax. However, if DOR is able to determine a business collected the tax but did not remit the tax to DOR, then DOR should charge back taxes, penalties and/or interest on those unpaid taxes. 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2342 In 2003, the legislature passed House Bill 271, a passenger vehicle rental tax intended to raise revenue from tourists renting passenger vehicles so that they could help pay for the wear and tear they inflict on the State's publicly-maintained roads. Since the passage of HB 271, AS 43.52 has been amended three times; two of which were to exempt Alaskan businesses doing business with other Alaskan businesses. The third time was to exempt motorcycles. The intent of SB 178 is to clarify, once again, which rental vehicles are to be covered by the tax and which are not. It is the committee's intent that only passenger rental cars, as described in AS 43.52.010, should be taxed. Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Bishop, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunleavy, Olson. Signing amend: Senator Fairclough. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 201 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to the crime of trespass" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 2217. Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Bishop, Fairclough. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senator Olson. Signing amend: Senator Dunleavy. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 9, zero, Department of Law 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2343 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 217 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 217 "An Act establishing November 14 each year as Dr. Walter Soboleff Day." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, Giessel. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 246 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 246 "An Act adding additional land and water to the Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Vice Chair; Senators Micciche, Fairclough. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 310 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310(STA) am "An Act relating to the selection and duties of delegates to a convention of the states." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, Giessel. 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2344 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 219 SENATE BILL NO. 219 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the limitation on the value of property taxable by a municipality; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Senate Resolutions in Third Reading SJR 21 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21(2d FIN) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska to increase the number of members on the judicial council; relating to the initial terms of new members appointed to the judicial council; and relating to the confirmation of members of the judicial council, which had been held in third reading (page 2318), was before the Senate. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21(2d FIN) be held in third reading to the April 9 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2345 House Resolutions in Second Reading HCR 26 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 which had been held to today's calendar (page 2324), was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 Commending the State of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and Alaska; and supporting the right of the State of Israel to self-governance and self- defense, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 26 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Gardner and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Dr. Robert Thomason Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kito III, Munoz 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2346 Honoring - Joe Tompkins Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Munoz, Kito III Honoring - Cheryl Guyett Senator(s) French, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Chief Robert Painter Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton Honoring - Kotzebue Lady Huskies Cheer Squad Representative(s) Nageak Senator(s) Olson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Dr. Daniel J. O'Connell Representative(s) Edgmon Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Honoring - Kachemak Bay Broadcasting, Inc. 35 Years of Bringing the Sound to the Sea Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2347 In Memoriam - Kay Prather Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kito III, Munoz In Memoriam - Silas Moore Wiley, Jr. Senator(s) French, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Monta Faye Lane Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Isaacson In Memoriam - William A. Childers Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Robert G. Miller Senator(s) Bishop, Coghill, Huggins, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Jordyn Durr Representative(s) Millett Senator(s) Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Mabil Kayier Duir Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Gardner, Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Giessel, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2348 In Memoriam - Juanita Cox Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Clark Kent Babbitt Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) McGuire, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 9, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:38 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2349 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 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 09 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Presentation: "Alaska Native Students Achieving Academic Excellence in High School" Jennifer Dahle Harrison, Executive Director Eastern Aleutian Tribes Presentation: "Early Learning Today" Abbe Hensley, Executive Director, Best Beginnings Estrella "Star" Lee, Parents As Teachers Manager RurAL CAP Kristen Ramstad, Head Start Director, RurAL CAP Stephanie Berglund, CEO, THREAD Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2350 EDUCATION (continued) Apr 11 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.TV** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 08 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 119 BUDGET: CAPITAL + HB 278 EDUCATION: FUNDING/TAX CREDITS/PROGRAMS <Pending Referral> Confirmation Hearing: John McClellan of Anchorage, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: = SB 201 CRIMINAL TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY = HB 19 PERM. MOT. VEH. REGISTRATION/TRAILERS = HB 263 EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM = SB 178 PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX Apr 08 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Presentation: Education Funding + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 119 BUDGET: CAPITAL += HB 278 EDUCATION: FUNDING/TAX CREDITS/PROGRAMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2351 FINANCE (continued) Apr 11 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Saturday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 209 REGULATION OF SMOKING += HB 134 MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR MEDISET PRESCRIPTION += HCR 19 SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF RECOVER ALASKA + Presentation: Illegal Drugs in Alaska <Above Item Removed from Agenda> Apr 11 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 09 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 60 BOUNTY ON SEA OTTERS <Above Bill Hearing Canceled> + HB 140 REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT <Above Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 284 COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET += HB 369 DRUG OVERDOSE: IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION += HB 366 INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT; FIREARMS += SB 184 JURY SERVICE EXEMPTION 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2352 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 11 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 08 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 214 INSURANCE ADJUSTER LICENSING += HB 141 WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL FEES += HB 32 LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE += HB 234 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA += HB 276 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER EMPLOYEES += HB 204 SALMON & HERRING PRODUCT DEV'T TAX CREDIT + Governor Confirmations: Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 241 EXTEND BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY + HB 239 EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY + HB 240 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS + HB 242 EXTEND PT & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD + HB 302 PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 08 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + HB 246 CREAMER'S FIELD WATERFOWL REFUGE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 192 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATE/CREDIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2353 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Informational Hearing: Dept. of Revenue Spring Revenue Sources Book Deputy Commissioner Mike Pawlowski Deputy Commissioner Bruce Tangeman + Informational Hearing: Updates from the Field Repsol ConocoPhillips Alaska BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. ExxonMobil Development Company -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 30 TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS + HB 217 DR. WALTER SOBOLEFF DAY + HB 310 U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES Confirmation Hearings: Quinlan Steiner, Public Defender, Director Alaska Public Defender Agency Kathleen Frederick, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Office of Administrative Hearings + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HB 75 CONTRIBUTION FROM PFD: AUDITS; UNIVERSITY + HJR 32 PROTECTION OF CHRISTIAN SYRIANS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2354 TRANSPORTATION Apr 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 378 MOTOR VEHICLES: REGISTRATION, COMMERCIAL <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMM ON IN-STATE ENERGY Apr 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + (AEA) Alaska Energy Authority, Sara Fisher-Goad and Guest Overview of Alaska's Long Term Energy Plan Fairbanks Gases Build Out and Gas Trucking Other Topics for Discussion ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMM ON TAPS THROUGHPUT Apr 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Presentation from Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission: Mission Overview and Outstanding Issues ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Apr 10 Thursday Barnes 124 8:00 AM + Department of Environmental Conservation Department of Natural Resources Water Well Logs - 11 AAC 93.140 (a) and (g) ---------------------------------------- 2014-04-08 Senate Journal Page 2355 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 11 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM -- Rescheduled to 4/17/14 -- Confirmation of Governor's Appointees Apr 17 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/11/14 -- Confirmation of Governor's Appointees