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2014-04-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2443 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 14, 2014 Eighty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:12 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Kelly, Meyer were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Andy Higgins. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord in this time of long hours and short tempers please guide these elected officials as they do the work of your people. In the hopes that this prayer may give them a moment of peace, I offer this poem by Max Ehrmann: Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2444 caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be critical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. Amen. Senator Coghill led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the eighty-second and eighty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2445 Messages from the House Messages dated April 13 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 23 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 49, relating to women's health services and defining "medically necessary abortion" for purposes of making payments under the state Medicaid program was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 293 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 293(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to motor vehicle registration plates; relating to special registration plates for firefighters and emergency medical service providers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 384 HOUSE BILL NO. 384 am BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act increasing the minimum wage; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2446 The presence of Senators Kelly, Meyer was noted. Concur Messages SB 49 Message dated April 13 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration 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" with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(FIN) am H "An Act relating to existing women's health programs; and defining 'medically necessary abortion' for purposes of making payments under the state Medicaid program." (Title Change HCR 23) 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 SSSB 49(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to SSSB 49 am? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens Nays: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Hoffman, Stedman, Wielechowski and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(FIN) am H "An Act relating to existing women's health programs; and defining 'medically necessary abortion' for purposes of making payments under the state Medicaid program." 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2447 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports SB 209 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 209 "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain locations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 2370. Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senator Olson. Signing do not pass: Senator Dunleavy. Signing amend: Senators Fairclough, Bishop. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 8, indeterminate, Department of Health and Social Services The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2448 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 161 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 161(RES) "An Act relating to auctions or raffles for big game harvest permits and to the selection of nonprofit organizations to conduct auctions and raffles for the Department of Fish and Game" was read the second time. Senator Giessel, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2273. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 161(RES) was adopted. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, lines 17 - 21: Delete "[NOT BE USED TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO ANY CANDIDATE FOR POLITICAL OFFICE OR TO ANY ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING BALLOT PROPOSITIONS OR TO PAY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH LOBBYING THE LEGISLATURE OR ADMINISTRATION]" Insert "and may not be used to make a contribution to any candidate for political office or to any organization supporting or opposing ballot propositions or to pay expenses associated with lobbying the legislature or administration" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Giessel objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 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. 161(RES) am S was read the third time. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2449 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 161(RES) am S "An Act relating to auctions or raffles for big game harvest permits and to the selection of nonprofit organizations to conduct auctions and raffles for the Department of Fish and Game" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 161(RES) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 161(RES) am S passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 167 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 167(RLS) "An Act relating to the regulation of architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects" was read the second time. Updated fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development 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. 167(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 167(RLS) "An Act relating to the regulation of architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 167(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2450 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Absent: Hoffman and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 167(RLS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HCR 23 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 2445), be taken up. Without objection, the resolution was read a second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 49, 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: HCR 23 Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Absent: Hoffman and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2451 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 12:01 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 7:04 p.m. Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 212 HOUSE BILL NO. 212 "An Act relating to an exemption from driver licensing requirements for spouses of members of the armed forces of the United States" was read the second time. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "relating to vehicle registration fees for members of the Alaska National Guard; and" Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 28.10.411 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (g) A person who presents satisfactory proof of current membership in the Alaska National Guard is entitled to an exemption from the registration fee required under this section for one vehicle subject to registration under AS 28.10.421(b)(1), (2), or (5). An exemption may not be granted except upon written application for the exemption on a form prescribed by the department." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2452 Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Coghill objected. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was withdrawn. Senator Gardner offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 1, following "spouses": Insert "or same-sex partners" Page 2, line 1, following "spouse" in both places: Insert "or same-sex partner" Page 2, line 3: Delete "or spouse" Insert "or the member's spouse or same-sex partner" Page 2, line 4, following "jurisdiction;": Insert "to claim an exemption for a same-sex relationship under this paragraph, a member shall verify the same-sex relationship on a form provided by the department;" Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Coghill objected. Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be added as a cosponsor on Amendment No. 2. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 212 Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2453 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. 212 was read the third time. Senators Fairclough, McGuire, Bishop, Giessel, Egan, Meyer, Wielechowski, Micciche, Dyson 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. 212 "An Act relating to an exemption from driver licensing requirements for spouses of members of the armed forces of the United States" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 212 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. 212 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 214 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(L&C) "An Act relating to insurance adjuster and independent portable electronics adjuster licensing" was read the third time. Senator Wielechowski 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. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2454 Amendment No. 1 was not offered. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "insurance adjuster and" Page 4, line 17, through page 5, line 5: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 5, line 7, following "who": Insert "only adjusts claims related to portable electronics insurance under AS 21.36.515 and who" Page 5, line 14, following "nonresident": Insert "portable electronics" Page 5, line 15, following the second occurrence of "independent": Insert "portable electronics" Page 5, lines 26 - 29: Delete "In this subsection, "independent portable electronics adjuster" means an independent adjuster who collects, furnishes, or enters claim information for portable electronics insurance issued under AS 21.36.515." Page 6, line 5, following "independent": Insert "portable electronics" Page 6, line 7, following "independent" in both places: Insert "portable electronics" in both places." Page 6, line 10, following "independent": Insert "portable electronics" Page 6, line 12, following "independent": Insert "portable electronics" 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2455 Page 6, line 13, following "independent": Insert "portable electronics" Page 6, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 5. AS 21.27.900 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (31) "independent portable electronics adjuster" means an independent adjuster who collects, furnishes, or enters claim information for portable electronics insurance issued under AS 21.36.515." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Fairclough objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(L&C) am "An Act relating to independent portable electronics adjuster licensing" was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(L&C) am "An Act relating to independent portable electronics adjuster licensing" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 214(L&C) am 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(L&C) am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2456 Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 66 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 66(JUD) which had been held in third reading (page 2393), was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 66(JUD) "An Act relating to imitation controlled substances; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 66(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Dunleavy, Ellis, French, Gardner, Kelly, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 66(JUD) 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 referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 20 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 was read the third time. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2457 The question being: "Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 20 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Ellis, French, Gardner and so, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HCR 18 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Encouraging hospitals and birthing facilities in the state to participate in the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and to support breastfeeding; and recognizing the benefits of breastfeeding, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 18 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. 18 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2458 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 HB 154 Message dated April 14 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(EDC), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(EDC) "An Act relating to natural and cultural history repositories." Messages dated April 14 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 116 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the use of credited military service by retired peace officers and firefighters to meet certain requirements for major medical insurance coverage; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 121 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the examinations, board, loans, and records of the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2459 HB 160 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 160(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 308 HOUSE BILL NO. 308 BY REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, Costello, Hawker, Edgmon, LeDoux, Tuck, Pruitt, entitled: "An Act relating to the exemptions under the Alaska Securities Act and to securities issued by Native corporations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 336 HOUSE BILL NO. 336 am BY REPRESENTATIVES TARR, Drummond, entitled: "An Act relating to sales of alcoholic beverages near a school or church." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 379 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 379(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, 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 Finance Committee. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2460 Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Citations Honoring - Dr. Bruce Johnson Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Honoring - Lorna Shaw Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kawasaki Honoring - Brigadier General Donald S. Wenke Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Jane MacKinnon on the Occasion of Her 90th Birthday Senator(s) Fairclough, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Munoz Honoring - Mary Jones Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Representative(s) Gruenberg Honoring - Michelle Taylor Miss Alaska 2013 Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Representative(s) LeDoux 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2461 Honoring - HIPOW 45th Anniversary Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Kenneth A. Murray Insurance Company on 75 Years of Business Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Ira Perman Representative(s) Drummond Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks Baseball Team Representative(s) Saddler, Stoltze Senator(s) Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Holly Brooks Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Anchorage Christian School Lions 2014 3A Girls State Basketball Champions Representative(s) Pruitt Senator(s) Fairclough, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2462 Honoring - The Great Alaskan Foodstock Music Festival and Jay Shanahan Hill Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center 30th Anniversary Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Ronald and Lynda Travis Representative(s) Neuman, Feige, Gattis, Hughes, Keller, Stoltze Senator(s) Dunleavy, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Dr. Joshua Wright D.D.S Representative(s) Josephson Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Joe Tougas 2013 Seward Business Person of the Year Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Giessel, Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Tanana Chiefs Conference President Jerry Isaac Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Huggins, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Patricia Wolf Representative(s) Josephson, Costello Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2463 In Memoriam - Leda Evanova Taradonova Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Olson In Memoriam - Robert Hatcher Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Representative(s) Austerman In Memoriam - Leo C. Kaye Senator(s) Huggins, Dunleavy, Dyson, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Gattis, Feige, Hughes, Keller, Neuman, Stoltze In Memoriam - Clifford Burglin Senator(s) Kelly, Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Reverend Normand Pepin, SJ Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam - Betty Adkison Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens In Memoriam - Precious Alex Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2464 In Memoriam - Touch Chea and Sorn Sreap Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Martha Levensaler Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Gardner, Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Raymond Garrity Representative(s) Seaton, Guttenberg Senator(s) Micciche, Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - James Joseph Loftus III Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Donald Lloyd Turner Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Marilyn L. Ross Representative(s) Reinbold Senator(s) Fairclough, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Thomas 'Aviaq' Richards, Jr. Representative(s) Drummond Senator(s) Olson, Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2465 In Memoriam - Tyler Eugene Mowrey Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Pastor Charles N. Miller, Sr. Representative(s) Neuman, Feige, Gattis, Hughes, Keller, Stoltze Senator(s) Dunleavy, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Judge Peter Gregory Ashman Representative(s) Josephson, Gruenberg, Gara Senator(s) Gardner, Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens 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 23 The reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority; relating to the bonding authority of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority; requiring certain products used in construction contracts for the Knik Arm bridge to be made in the United States; relating to toll bridge revenue bonds; creating the toll bridge revenue fund, the toll bridge revenue bond redemption fund, and the bond reserve fund; relating to powers and duties of the state bond committee; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2466 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 66 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 66(JUD) "An Act relating to imitation controlled substances; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 214 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(L&C) am "An Act relating to independent portable electronics adjuster licensing" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 23 SENATE CS FOR 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority; relating to the bonding authority of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority; requiring certain products used in construction contracts for the Knik Arm bridge to be made in the United States; relating to toll bridge revenue bonds; creating the toll bridge revenue fund, the toll bridge revenue bond redemption fund, and the bond reserve fund; relating to powers and duties of the state bond committee; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 161 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 161(RES) am S "An Act relating to auctions or raffles for big game harvest permits and to the selection of nonprofit organizations to conduct auctions and raffles for the Department of Fish and Game" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2467 Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 15, 2014. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2468 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 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 219 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX + HB 379 OIL & GAS PROPERTY TAX <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 14 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 239 EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY + HB 240 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS + HB 241 EXTEND BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY + HB 242 EXTEND PT & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD + HB 234 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA + HB 210 SCHOOLS: RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, CRISIS TRG + HB 378 MOTOR VEHICLES: REGISTRATION, COMMERCIAL + HB 75 CONTRIBUTION FROM PFD: AUDITS; UNIVERSITY += SB 220 PERS/TRS STATE CONTRIBUTIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += HB 278 EDUCATION -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 75 CONTRIBUTION FROM PFD: AUDITS; UNIVERSITY += SB 220 PERS/TRS STATE CONTRIBUTIONS 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2469 FINANCE (continued) Apr 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 210 SCHOOLS: RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, CRISIS TRG += HB 32 LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE += HB 199 VPSO FIREARMS += HB 239 EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY += HB 240 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS += HB 241 EXTEND BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY += HB 242 EXTEND PT & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD += HB 75 CONTRIBUTION FROM PFD: AUDITS; UNIVERSITY += HB 378 MOTOR VEHICLES: REGISTRATION, COMMERCIAL += HB 293 BEAR LICENSE PLATES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 220 PERS/TRS STATE CONTRIBUTIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 14 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 134 MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR MEDISET PRESCRIPTION += HB 281 PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION + HB 361 LICENSING OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 14 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 366 INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT; FIREARMS + HB 140 REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT + HB 127 OMBUDSMAN + HB 250 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM += HB 140 REGULATIONS: NOTICE, REVIEW, COMMENT += HB 127 OMBUDSMAN += HB 250 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2470 RESOURCES Apr 14 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Informational Hearing: Updates from the Field - Part II The Alaska Support Industry Alliance Apr 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 18 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Alaska Marine Highway System: Update on New Ferries Apr 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 211 STATE LAND AND MATERIALS ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 266 & HB 267 Apr 14 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- = HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 266 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 267 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- 2014-04-14 Senate Journal Page 2471 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 17 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 4/11/14 -- Confirmation of Governor's Appointees