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2015-04-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0999 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 15, 2015 Eighty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:04 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator McGuire was absent. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator McGuire be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, it was so ordered. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Micciche. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, You alone are worthy of my praise, my thanks and adoration. Who am I, Lord, that you should be so merciful to me? And all that I give back to you is only from what you first gave me. Lord, today I submit myself to you. Please quicken our minds and conscience with your holiness. Give us the vision, and the courage that will enlarge our horizons and stretch our faith. Guide us with your truth. Purify our imaginations with your beauty and majesty. Open our hearts to your love as we surrender to your purpose. We thank you that you are hearing us even now. We thank you for the 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1000 grace of prayer. We thank you for your Son. May the words of our mouths and the meditation of our minds be acceptable in your sight, oh Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. I ask this in Jesus' name. Amen! Senator Dunleavy led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-fifth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated April 14 was read stating the following appointee has withdrawn her name from consideration: Board of Education and Early Development Esther Cox - Anchorage Messages from the House Message dated April 14 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 6 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(MLV) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, entitled: "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for veterans by private employers." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1001 HB 107 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(EDC) am BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. HB 131 HOUSE BILL NO. 131 am BY REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS, entitled: "An Act relating to the licensure of nail technicians and hairdressers; relating to the practice of manicuring; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 135 HOUSE BILL NO. 135 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act establishing a Roth contribution program for the public employees' deferred compensation program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Standing Committee Reports SB 1 The State Affairs Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1 "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain places; relating to education on the smoking prohibition; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1002 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1(STA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Huggins. Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 9, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 10, zero, 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. 3, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Alaska Judiciary System Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 46 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 46 "An Act relating to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; authorizing the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority to issue bonds or notes for a regional health organization; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 46(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; authorizing the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority to issue bonds or notes for a regional health organization or joint action agency; and providing for an effective date." 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1003 Signing do pass: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Bishop, Olson, Hoffman. Signing do not pass: Senator Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senator Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 53 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 53 "An Act relating to advanced practice registered nursing; relating to certified direct-entry midwifery; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 89 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 89 "An Act relating to a parent's right to direct the education of a child; and relating to questionnaires administered in schools" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(STA) "An Act relating to a parent's right to direct the education of a child; relating to questionnaires administered in a public school; prohibiting a school district from contracting with an abortion services provider; prohibiting a school district from allowing an abortion services provider to furnish course materials or provide instruction concerning sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases; relating to physical examinations for students; relating to physical 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1004 examinations for teachers; and relating to national criminal history record check requirements for employees of child care facilities and residential child care facilities." Signing do pass: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Huggins. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 5 The following corrected Senate Judiciary Committee Report (page 906) was received on April 14: The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to the persons who may be appointed conservators of a protected person" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 5(JUD) "An Act relating to the persons who may be appointed guardians of incapacitated persons or conservators of protected persons." (Title Change SCR 11) Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senators Costello, Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, House Judiciary Committee Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1005 HB 26 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and providing for an effective date." and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; requiring an interim report regarding the board's audit compliance and budget deficit; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 15) Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Meyer, Stevens, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 46 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 46 "An Act relating to membership in the Alaska Workforce Investment Board." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Meyer, Stevens, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 75 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(JUD) am "An Act relating to the registration of marijuana establishments by municipalities; relating to the definition 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1006 of 'marijuana'; clarifying standards for personal use of marijuana by persons 21 years of age or older; prohibiting the public consumption of marijuana; authorizing the registration of marijuana clubs; relating to established villages and to local option elections regarding the operation of marijuana establishments; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(CRA) "An Act relating to the registration of marijuana establishments by municipalities; relating to the definition of 'marijuana'; clarifying standards for personal use of marijuana by persons 21 years of age or older; prohibiting the public consumption of marijuana; authorizing the registration of marijuana clubs; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 14) Signing do pass: Senator Bishop, Chair. Signing amend: Senators Egan, Stedman, Hoffman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 116 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Meyer. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stevens, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1007 HB 140 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 140 "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue revenue bonds to finance a positive train control rail transportation safety project that qualifies for federal financial participation; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Bishop, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Micciche, Dunleavy, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 142 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 142 "An Act establishing Elders' Day." Signing do pass: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Huggins, Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 158 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(FIN) "An Act relating to a refined fuel surcharge; relating to the motor fuel tax; relating to a qualified dealer license; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(FIN) and further recommended the adoption of a Finance Committee Letter of Intent: 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1008 Letter of Intent for SCS CSHB 158(FIN) It is the intent of the Alaska State Legislature that the report required by AS 46.08.060(a) be provided to the Legislature not later than the 10th day following the convening of each regular session and to include a comprehensive summary of department activities concerning the Prevention Account including A. Public outreach and education efforts to reduce the risk of spills. B. Performance measures relating to spill prevention and response to spills of non-crude products. C. Details of spill cleanup efforts including cost and the use of in- house personnel. D. Specific information for each spill cleanup on cost recovery efforts and results. E. Summary of policy guidelines for determination of appropriate cost recovery decisions. Signing no recommendation: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Bishop, Olson, Hoffman. Signing do pass: Senator Micciche. Signing do not pass: Senator Dunleavy. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 5, Senate Finance Committee The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 161 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 161(HSS) "An Act relating to the purchase of durable medical equipment under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Dunleavy, Olson, Hoffman. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1009 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 178 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 178 "An Act relating to workers' compensation fees for medical treatment and services; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 5, ch. 63, SLA 2014; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Meyer, Stevens, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Special Committee Reports SJR 13 The following report was received and distributed at 8:00 a.m., April 15: April 14, 2015 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considered CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(RES) and CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(RES) am H and recommends CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(RES) Supporting oil and gas exploration and development on the outer continental shelf offshore of the state; opposing attempts to prohibit future oil and gas development in the Beaufort and the Chukchi Seas, including the Hanna Shoal 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1010 area; and requesting that the federal Administration cease and desist from restrictions that adversely affect active or future leases in high petroleum potential areas in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, including the Hanna Shoal area. be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair, Senator Giessel; Representative Millett, Chair, Representatives Talerico, Gruenberg. Senator Coghill moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report. The question being: "Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 13(RES) Shall the Senate Adopt the Conference Committee Report? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire and so, the report was adopted, thus adopting: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(RES) Supporting oil and gas exploration and development on the outer continental shelf offshore of the state; opposing attempts to prohibit future oil and gas development in the Beaufort and the Chukchi Seas, including the Hanna Shoal area; and requesting that the federal Administration cease and desist from restrictions that adversely affect active or future leases in high petroleum potential areas in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, including the Hanna Shoal area. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1011 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 110 SENATE BILL NO. 110 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the administration of military justice; relating to the adoption of a code of military justice by the adjutant general; relating to the authority of the adjutant general; relating to the procedures for persons subject to court-martial proceedings; relating to appeals of convictions and sentences of courts-martial; establishing the Military Appeals Commission; relating to the detention and incarceration of members of the militia; relating to the jurisdiction of the court of appeals; relating to involuntary commitment for evaluation or treatment of a mental disease or defect before court-martial proceedings; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 34 SENATE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to investment of the power cost equalization endowment fund; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator MacKinnon, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 946. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(FIN) was adopted. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1012 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(FIN) "An Act relating to investment of the power cost equalization endowment fund; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 34(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(FIN) 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. SB 58 SENATE BILL NO. 58 "An Act relating to workers' compensation and transportation network companies; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stoltze, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 981. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 58(STA) "An Act relating to transportation network companies and drivers; relating to transportation network company and driver 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1013 automobile insurance; relating to workers' compensation for horse carriage services and transportation network company drivers; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 58(STA) will advance to third reading on the April 16 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 4 HOUSE BILL NO. 4 "An Act relating to automated external defibrillators" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 4 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 4 "An Act relating to automated external defibrillators" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 4 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, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 4 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 153 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(RES) "An Act expanding the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge" was read the second time. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1014 Senator Giessel, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 983. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(RES) was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(RES) will advance to third reading on the April 16 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 15 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 15 "An Act relating to the tax on policy year premiums for life insurance policies" was read the third time. Senators Egan, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Senator Bishop objected, and Senators Egan, Stedman were required to vote. The question being: "Shall SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 15 "An Act relating to the tax on policy year premiums for life insurance policies" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SSSB 15 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Nays: Gardner, MacKinnon Excused: McGuire and so, SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 15 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1015 Third Reading of House Resolutions HJR 18 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act, was read the third time. Senator Gardner moved that the resolution be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the resolution was returned to second reading. Senator Gardner offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, following line 11: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS,since its enactment in 1906, 16 of 19 United States presidents have invoked the Antiquities Act; and" Page 1, following line 14: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS, in 2006, former President George W. Bush exercised his authority under the Antiquities Act to protect nearly 140,000 square miles of land and water of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, known as the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, establishing, what was at the time, the largest marine conservation area in the world; and" Page 2, following line 5: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS, on January 6, 2009, former President George W. Bush used the Antiquities Act to designate three separate areas of the Pacific Ocean as national monuments, including the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, barring commercial fishing, mining, and other uses in over 195,000 square miles of the high seas and establishing the world's largest marine reserves, larger in area than the world's previous largest marine reserve, the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, which former President George W. Bush established in 2006; and" 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1016 Page 2, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS, on December 5, 2008, former President George W. Bush signed the proclamation establishing the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, which reserved approximately 6,310 acres in nine different sites spread across Alaska, California, and Hawaii; and WHEREAS President Obama has not established any national monuments in Alaska under the Antiquities Act; and" Senator Gardner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Giessel objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 18(RES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Excused: McGuire and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1017 SCS CSHJR 18(RES) 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, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Commemorating - July 2015 Alaska Peony Month Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Coghill, Meyer, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Sidney C. Huntington on the Occasion of His 100th Birthday Senator(s) Olson, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Foster Honoring - Huslia - 2015 Iditarod Golden Clipboard Award Senator(s) Olson, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Foster Honoring - Alaska State Fair Representative(s) Hughes, Colver, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Tilton Senator(s) Stoltze, Dunleavy, Huggins, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1018 Honoring - Chief Thomas Remaley Palmer Chief of Police Representative(s) Hughes, Colver, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Tilton Senator(s) Stoltze, Dunleavy, Huggins, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Barbara Karl Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Joyce Hines Representative(s) Tarr, Gruenberg Senator(s) Ellis, Wielechowski, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Clark Arts & Technology Students Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - House Sergeant-At-Arms, House Assistant Sergeant-At- Arms, House Pages Representative(s) Johnson Senator(s) McGuire, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Marianne Mahon Representative(s) Gara, Drummond Senator(s) Ellis, Gardner, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - 49th State Street Rodder Club Representative(s) Hughes, Colver, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Tilton Senator(s) Stoltze, Dunleavy, Huggins, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1019 Honoring - Fairbanks Thai Restaurants Representative(s) Kawasaki, Wool Senator(s) Kelly, Bishop, Meyer, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Alice McKee Senator(s) Coghill, Meyer, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Wilson In Memoriam - Minister Cheryl A. Forrest Representative(s) Gara Senator(s) Gardner, Ellis, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Richard Zimmer Representative(s) Claman, Gara Senator(s) Costello, Ellis, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HB 100 President Meyer removed the Labor and Commerce Committee referral from CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 100(FIN) "An Act establishing a credit against the net income tax for an in-state processing facility that manufactures urea, ammonia, or gas-to-liquid products; relating to establishing the value of the state's royalty share of gas production based on contracts with certain in-state processing facilities that manufacture urea, ammonia, or gas-to-liquid products; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Resources, then Finance Committees. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1020 HB 11 Senators Micciche, Dunleavy moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 11(JUD) am "An Act restricting the publication of certain records of criminal cases on a publicly available Internet website; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 153 Senator Stoltze moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(RES) "An Act expanding the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge." Without objection, it was so ordered. HCR 9 Senator Stoltze moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proclaiming April 19, 2015, as Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 15 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 15 "An Act relating to the tax on policy year premiums for life insurance policies" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 34 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(FIN) "An Act relating to investment of the power cost equalization endowment fund; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1021 HJR 18 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 16, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:25 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1022 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 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 53 ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES += SB 46 MUNI BOND BANK LOANS TO REG HEALTH ORGS += HB 140 LEG. APPROVAL: AK RAILROAD REVENUE BONDS += HB 158 REFINED FUEL SURCHARGE;MOTOR FUEL TAX += HB 161 MEDICAID: USED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + HB 26 EXTEND CERT. DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES BOARD + HB 116 EXTEND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD + HB 176 REPEAL ST EMPL WAGE RAISE;LEGIS EMPL BENE <Pending Referral> + HB 178 WORKERS' COMP MEDICAL FEES; DELAY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 50 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT <Pending Referral> += HB 106 UNIFORM INTER.CHILD SUPPORT;PARENTAGE <Pending Referral> 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1023 FINANCE (continued) Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 9 ELECTION PAMPHLETS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 146 MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 50 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT <Pending Referral> + HB 105 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 176 REPEAL ST EMPL WAGE RAISE;LEGIS EMPL BENE <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation of Governor's Appointment: Commission on Judicial Conduct George R. Boatright + HB 83 REPEAL COLLECTION OF CIVIL LITIG. INFO + HB 11 NO INTERNET ACCESS TO SOME CRIM. CASES + HB 75 MARIJUANA REG;CLUBS;MUNIS;LOCAL OPT ELECT + HB 15 CREDITS FOR TIME SERVED/GOOD TIME Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1024 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 131 LICENSURE OF MANICURISTS/HAIR DRESSING -- Public Testimony -- + HCR 10 MARITIME WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT -- Public Testimony -- += HB 41 SPORT FISHING SERVICES -- Public Testimony -- += SB 107 INSURANCE; RISK MG'T; HOLDING COMPANIES + HB 123 ESTABLISH MARIJUANA CONTROL BOARD -- Public Testimony -- <Pending Referral> + HB 12 MORTGAGE LENDING AND LOAN ORIGINATORS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 50 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT + HB 137 HUNTING, SPORT FISH, TRAPPING FEES <Pending Referral> -- Public Testimony -- + HJR 24 LIFT FEDERAL LAND WITHDRAWALS -- Public Testimony -- + SJR 18 SUPPORT SHELL PORT OF SEATTLE LEASE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Presentation by enalytica: North Slope Gas Project Update -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 137 HUNTING, SPORT FISH, TRAPPING FEES <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1025 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time and Date Change -- += SB 1 REGULATION OF SMOKING = SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES = SB 89 PARENT RIGHTS: EDUCATION; SCHOOL ABSENCE + HB 142 ESTABLISH ELDERS' DAY -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES + HB 135 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS -- Public Testimony -- + HJR 22 STEWART-HYDER BORDER HOURS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB72 AND HB73 Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Department Closeouts - Dept. of Health & Social Services - Dept. of Natural Resources - Open Items - Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities += HB 72 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 73 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM Department Closeouts Departments to be Announced ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1026 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 17 Friday House Chamber 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Consideration of Governor's Appointees