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2015-03-25 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0579 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 25, 2015 Sixty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Nathan Stearman, Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. It's beautiful this morning, Lord! Thank you! In these few moments, Father, I lift up these gathered legislators of the great state of Alaska who have, on many fronts, a very difficult task. I ask, on their behalf, that You would grant them the needed wisdom to care for the interests of their constituents. As they consider financial matters of immense impact, grant them discernment and courage. Grant them, too, the grace to work effectively together - gaining wisdom and strength from one another in the task ahead. As they navigate the complex road of governing a free people, illuminate their minds with the needed understanding for this great task. Please send angels into this assembly to support and direct the work that is being done. Thank You for listening as I come by the authority of Jesus Christ. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0580 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-third and sixty-fourth legislative days and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 7 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor SR 1 Message dated March 24 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Establishing a Senate Special Committee on World Trade. Senate Resolve No. 1 SR 2 Message dated March 24 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 Establishing a Senate Special Committee on the Arctic. Senate Resolve No. 2 SR 3 Message dated March 24 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3 Establishing a Senate Special Committee on Energy. Senate Resolve No. 3 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0581 Letter dated March 23 was read, stating in accordance with art. III, sec. 26 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 16.05.221, I submit the following appointee for legislative confirmation: Board of Fisheries Robert Ruffner - Soldotna Appointed: 3/23/2015 Term Expires: 6/30/2015 Reappointed: 7/1/2015 Term Expires: 6/30/2019 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs and Resources Committees. The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Messages from the House Message dated March 23 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 5 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5(EDA) am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, AND ARCTIC POLICY, Declaring 2015, 2016, and 2017 to be the Years of the Arctic; encouraging the state and its partners to join with the Institute of the North in encouraging the state to promote its Arctic policy during the Years of the Arctic and to take action to address the strategic recommendations in the Implementation Plan of the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on the Arctic. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0582 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 132 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the purpose, powers, and duties of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation related to the Alaska liquefied natural gas project and an in-state natural gas pipeline; relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Standing Committee Reports Reports dated March 20 were read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Board of Parole Richard Larson - Palmer Alaska Police Standards Council Rebecca Hamon - King Salmon Gustaf Sandahl - Kenai 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 reports: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Costello, Wielechowski. Report dated March 23 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0583 Attorney General - Department of Law Craig Richards Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Hugh Short - Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Costello, Wielechowski, Coghill, Micciche, Stedman. Report dated March 24 was read stating: In accordance with AS 14.40.150, the Education Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: University of Alaska Board of Regents Sheri D. Buretta - Eagle River John Davies - Fairbanks Lisa M. Parker - Soldotna Andrew Teuber - Kodiak 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 Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Stevens, Giessel, Huggins, Gardner. Report dated March 24 was read stating: In accordance with AS 14.40.150, the Finance Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: University of Alaska Board of Regents Sheri D. Buretta - Eagle River John Davies - Fairbanks Lisa M. Parker - Soldotna Andrew Teuber - Kodiak 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0584 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: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Bishop, Olson, Hoffman. SB 23 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 23 "An Act relating to immunity for prescribing, providing, or administering opioid overdose drugs." Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Ellis, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kelly, Stoltze. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 75 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 75 "An Act allowing federally recognized tribal governments to receive contributions from permanent fund dividends." Signing no recommendation: Senator Stoltze, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Huggins, McGuire, Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 3 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 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. Signing do pass: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Huggins, McGuire. Signing do not pass: Senator Wielechowski. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0585 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 2, Alaska Judicial System The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 5 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(TRA) am Recognizing the Academy of Model Aeronautics for establishing safety guidelines and best practices. Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Egan, Bishop, Dunleavy. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 15 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(JUD) Denouncing the decision to reverse the suspensions of the federal prosecutors who intentionally withheld evidence of innocence from the defense of Senator Ted Stevens; and honoring the service of Senator Ted Stevens. Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Micciche, Costello, Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Judiciary Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 8 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0586 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 4, urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently and equitably sharing with all oil and gas producing states adjacent to federal outer continental shelf areas a portion of revenue generated from oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf to ensure that those states develop necessary infrastructure to support outer continental shelf development and preserve environmental integrity. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 88 SENATE BILL NO. 88 BY SENATOR EGAN, entitled: "An Act relating to new defined benefit tiers in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 89 SENATE BILL NO. 89 BY SENATOR DUNLEAVY, entitled: "An Act relating to a parent's right to direct the education of a child; and relating to questionnaires administered in schools." was read the first time and referred to the Education and State Affairs Committees. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0587 SB 90 SENATE BILL NO. 90 BY SENATOR STOLTZE, entitled: "An Act relating to the purchase of durable medical equipment under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 91 SENATE BILL NO. 91 BY SENATORS COGHILL, Ellis, McGuire, entitled: "An Act relating to protective orders; relating to conditions of release; relating to community work service; relating to credit toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring; relating to the restoration under certain circumstances of an administratively revoked driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license; allowing a reduction of penalties for offenders successfully completing court-ordered treatment programs for persons convicted of driving under the influence; relating to termination of a revocation of a driver's license; relating to restoration of a driver's license; relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment, to good time deductions, and to providing for earned good time deductions for prisoners; relating to the disqualification of persons convicted of certain felony drug offenses from participation in the food stamp and temporary assistance programs; relating to probation; relating to mitigating factors; relating to treatment programs for prisoners; relating to the duties of the commissioner of corrections; amending Rules 32 and 35(b), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0588 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 5 SENATE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to loss of income and valuing property for orders of restitution" 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. 5 was read the third time. Senators McGuire, Stoltze, Costello, Coghill, Stevens, Bishop, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to loss of income and valuing property for orders of restitution" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 5 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski and so, SENATE BILL NO. 5 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 30 SENATE BILL NO. 30 "An Act relating to controlled substances; relating to marijuana; relating to driving motor vehicles when there is an open marijuana container; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0589 Senator MacKinnon, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 563. Senator Gardner objected. The question being: "Shall the Finance Committee Substitute be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 30 Second Reading Adopt FIN Committee Substitute? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 30(FIN) "An Act relating to controlled substances; relating to marijuana; relating to crimes and offenses related to marijuana and the use of marijuana; relating to open marijuana containers; relating to established villages and local options; relating to delinquent minors; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 30(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 27 calendar. SB 64 SENATE BILL NO. 64 "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Dunleavy, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Education Committee Substitute offered on page 514. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) was adopted. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Gardner objected. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0590 The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Ellis, Gardner, Wielechowski and so, the bill advanced to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) was read the third time. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of specific amendments, those being Amendments No. 1 and 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 8: Delete "January" Insert "July" Page 6, line 21: Delete "January" Insert "July" Page 6, line 29: Delete "January" Insert "July" Page 12, line 6: Delete "January" Insert "July" 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0591 Page 12, line 14: Delete "January" Insert "July" Page 13, line 7: Delete "January" Insert "July" Page 13, line 12: Delete "January" Insert "July" Page 13, line 16: Delete "January" Insert "July" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator MacKinnon objected. Senator Huggins rose to a point of order. President Meyer cautioned the members to proceed in order. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze Absent: Stedman and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Stedman be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0592 SB 64 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 9: Delete "2020" Insert "2017" Page 12, line 19: Delete "50" Insert "70" Page 12, line 22: Delete "2020" Insert "2017" Page 12, line 26: Delete "40" Insert "60" Page 12, line 30: Delete "2020" Insert "2017" Page 13, line 7: Delete "2020" Insert "2017" Page 13, line 12: Delete "2020" Insert "2017" Page 13, line 13: Delete "2020" Insert "2017" Page 18, line 18: Delete "2020" Insert "2017" 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0593 Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator MacKinnon objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stevens, Stoltze Excused: Stedman and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Ellis, Wielechowski Excused: Stedman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) passed the Senate. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0594 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. Senator Wielechowski objected. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Ellis, Wielechowski Excused: Stedman and so, the effective date clauses were adopted. Senator MacKinnon gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement; and providing for an effective date" and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up. Senator Wielechowski objected. The question being: "Shall the reconsideration be taken up on the same day?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Take up Reconsideration Same Day? YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Ellis, Wielechowski Excused: Stedman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0595 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Ellis, Wielechowski Excused: Stedman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 7 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(FSH) Opposing the proposed designation of an Aleutian Islands National Marine Sanctuary, 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. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(FSH) was read the third time. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0596 The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(FSH) Opposing the proposed designation of an Aleutian Islands National Marine Sanctuary, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 7(FSH) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Excused: Stedman and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(FSH) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations In Memoriam - Wilma Flora Ellington Senator(s) Micciche, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - David Wayne Heitman Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Representative(s) Stutes In Memoriam - Donald Neil "Red" West Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Stutes 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0597 In Memoriam - Delores "Dee Dee" Greene Senator(s) Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Gordon Harry Benedict Senator(s) Huggins, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - John Arthur Miscovich Senator(s) Coghill, Meyer, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Julie Wood Senator(s) Coghill, Meyer, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Frances Erickson Representative(s) Wool Senator(s) Bishop, Meyer, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, 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. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Chugiak Mustangs Sports Hall of Fame Inductees on the 50th Anniversary of Chugiak High School Senator(s) Stoltze, MacKinnon, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Saddler, Reinbold, Tilton 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0598 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 27 through evening plane time, April 6. Without objection, Senator Stevens was excused. Senator Stoltze moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from noon plane time, March 27 through morning plane time, March 28. Without objection, Senator Stoltze was excused. SB 84 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 84 "An Act relating to language immersion charter schools; relating to teacher certification; and relating to standards-based assessments in language immersion charter schools and language immersion programs." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 49 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 49 "An Act allowing appropriations to the civil legal services fund from court filing fees." Without objection, it was so ordered. HJR 7 Senators Giessel, MacKinnon, Hoffman, Egan, Bishop, Micciche, Stevens, Coghill, Dunleavy, McGuire, Costello, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(FSH) Opposing the proposed designation of an Aleutian Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0599 SB 90 Senators Costello, Giessel, MacKinnon, Micciche, McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act relating to the purchase of durable medical equipment under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 91 Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 91 "An Act relating to protective orders; relating to conditions of release; relating to community work service; relating to credit toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring; relating to the restoration under certain circumstances of an administratively revoked driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license; allowing a reduction of penalties for offenders successfully completing court- ordered treatment programs for persons convicted of driving under the influence; relating to termination of a revocation of a driver's license; relating to restoration of a driver's license; relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment, to good time deductions, and to providing for earned good time deductions for prisoners; relating to the disqualification of persons convicted of certain felony drug offenses from participation in the food stamp and temporary assistance programs; relating to probation; relating to mitigating factors; relating to treatment programs for prisoners; relating to the duties of the commissioner of corrections; amending Rules 32 and 35(b), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 5 SENATE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to loss of income and valuing property for orders of restitution" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0600 SB 64 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., March 27, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:32 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0601 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 Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 79 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS & ADMIN + SB 80 ED. STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENTS/FED FUNDS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 33 FEES FOR TIRES + SB 49 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND + SB 32 TIMBER SALES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM -- Time Change -- + SCR 1 CIVICS EDUCATION TASK FORCE + SB 57 CLEAN AIR ACT PLAN <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0602 FINANCE (continued) Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 34 PCE ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT + SJR 2 CONST. AM: G.O. BONDS FOR STUDENT LOANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled to 3/30/15 -- -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + Confirmation of Governor's Appointment William Gordon - Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar += SB 47 LIFE INSURANCE/ANNUITY EXEMPTIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HCR 3 ENDORSING ANWR LEASING <Bill Held Over from 3/23/15> Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + Legislative Presentation: Public Safety in Anchorage + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0603 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 30 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/25/15 -- -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + Confirmation of Governor's Appointment William Gordon - Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar += SB 47 LIFE INSURANCE/ANNUITY EXEMPTIONS += HCR 3 ENDORSING ANWR LEASING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 01 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Testimony <Invited and Public> -- + SB 23 IMMUNITY FOR PROVIDING OPIOID OD DRUG + SB 82 ALCOHOL/SUBST ABUSE PROGRAM MITIGATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 132 AGDC SUPPORT OF NATURAL GAS PROJECTS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 68 ANTLERLESS MOOSE SEASONS; CLOSURES <Bill Hearing Postponed> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 48 FORMER RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE <Bill Hearing Postponed> -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0604 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony -- += SJR 15 CALL FOR US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION += SCR 4 US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION DELEGATES HB 93 PROBATION AND PAROLE: WORK, TRAVEL ACCOM. += SJR 3 CONST. AM: MEMBERSHIP OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 35 MARCH 27: GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE DAY <Bill Held Over from 3/24/15> += SB 22 MOTOR VEHICLE REG. TAX: COLLECTION COSTS <Bill Held Over from 3/24/15> ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM += SB 66 PASSENGER & REC. VEHICLE RENTAL TAX -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 26 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 4:30 PM -- Meeting Rescheduled from 3/19/15 -- Closeout - Sheldon Fisher, Commissioner, DOA - Leslie Ridle, Deputy Commissioner - John Boucher, Deputy Commissioner - Cheri Lowenstein, Administrative Services Director - Andy Mills, Special Assistant ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 25 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Tentative Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0605 EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 27 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Closeout FY16 Operating Budget ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 26 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM -- Location Change -- -- Meeting Rescheduled from 3/19/15 -- Closeout ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 25 Wednesday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM -- Location Change -- Closeout ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM FY16 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0606 MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM -- Delayed -- Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Budget Comparison and Concerns Mar 28 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 10:00 AM Tentative Closeout ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 26 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 25 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM FY16 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL CMTE ON ENERGY Mar 26 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM += SB 50 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- 2015-03-25 Senate Journal Page 0607 SPECIAL CMTE ON THE ARCTIC Mar 26 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:15 AM -- Agenda Change -- Presentations: + Dr. Mike Sfraga, Vice Chancellor of University of Alaska, Fairbanks, UAF "Arctic Council, Alaska State Arctic Policy, UAF Center for Arctic Policy" <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + Greg Wolf, World Trade Alaska "Arctic Business Opportunities and Developments" + Thomas Mack, President Aleut Corporation "Port of Adak" ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 30 Monday House Finance 519 8:00 AM -- Location Change -- -- Time Change -- Audits - Executive Session: Statewide Single Audit FY14 Final Other Committee Business -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --