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2015-04-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1089 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday April 18, 2015 Eighty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:38 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Timothy Rockey. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Father God, I thank and praise you for all that you do in the lives of Alaskans each and every day, and that we as Alaskans are blessed to live in this Great Land that you have created. I offer these words, from the epistle of First Timothy. 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Dear Lord, I ask that you bless those in this room with your guidance, wisdom, and integrity. I pray that you bless them with the faith to trust you, and that his works be among us. May the truth of your justice and peace be seen throughout the world. I pray all of these things in Jesus' name, Amen. Senator Ellis led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1090 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 132 Message dated April 17 was read stating: Dear President Meyer: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15 of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(L&C) "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." A key purpose of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (Corporation) is to develop natural gas pipelines and other transportation mechanisms to deliver natural gas in-state for the maximum benefit of the people of Alaska and to provide revenue to the State. I object to the bill as contrary to the purposes of the Corporation and Alaska's interests. The bill would stifle the Corporation's ability to advance a viable backup option for a natural gas pipeline by limiting the ability of the Corporation to spend money or take any step to develop an in-state natural gas pipeline through which over 50 percent of gas is intended for export by the Corporation or another party, until the earliest of certain specified actions or July 1, 2017. This flaw cannot be fixed by simply adjusting the time barriers, because any barrier removes Alaska's leverage in the Alaska liquefied natural gas (AKLNG) negotiations and, at the same time, prevents consideration of a backup option. We cannot afford to proceed with 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1091 blinders of our own making. To be forced to wait over two years to develop a viable backup plan would result in no backup plan at all. This is a risk I cannot accept. Additionally, CSHB 132(L&C) creates a limitation on Alaska marketing Alaska's gas. This limitation goes beyond the July 1, 2017 date with no end date on this restriction. Therefore, I am vetoing CSHB 132(L&C) because the bill would unnecessarily limit the ability of the State to have our own backup plan for a successful gas project that would provide energy to Alaska and revenues for Alaska's economic future. I will not subject Alaska to this risk in light of our budget situation. My veto does not hamper progress on an AKLNG project. Instead, my decision ensures the State can move forward in a manner consistent with the assurance that should AKLNG not proceed for any number of reasons, Alaska has a legitimate backup plan in place. We remain diligent in our efforts to move forward on the AKLNG project as our first priority. My decision to veto CSHB 132(L&C) does not impede the advancement of the AKLNG project. Instead, my decision will allow the State to move forward, as any responsible project developer would; by preserving flexibility to develop and negotiate the best result for the state. For these reasons, I have vetoed CSHB 132(L&C). Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor Messages from the House SB 5 Message dated April 17 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to loss of income and valuing property for orders of restitution." 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1092 The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 71 Message dated April 17 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to the practice of pharmacy; and relating to the administration of vaccines and related emergency medications." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 17 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 106 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA) am BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, including jurisdiction by tribunals of the state, registration and proceedings related to support orders from other state tribunals, foreign support orders, foreign tribunals, and certain persons residing in foreign countries; relating to determination of parentage of a child; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Concur Messages SB 43 Message dated April 17 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(JUD) "An Act relating to immunity for a fire department and employees or members of a fire department" with the following amendment: 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1093 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(JUD) Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 43(JUD) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 43(JUD)? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Wielechowski and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(JUD) "An Act relating to immunity for a fire department and employees or members of a fire department." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2014 Annual Report State of Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct from Marla N. Greenstein, Executive Director Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission Annual Report to the Governor and State Legislature for 2014 from Robert L. Scher, Chair and Richard D. Koehler, Vice Chair 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1094 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Education Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Education and Early Development John T. Harmon - Palmer This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Stevens, Giessel, Gardner. HB 15 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(FIN) "An Act relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(JUD) "An Act relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring; and relating to mitigating factors at sentencing." (Title Change SCR 17) Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Costello. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Law The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1095 HB 75 The Judiciary 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 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(JUD) "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; relating to established villages and to local option elections regarding the operation of marijuana establishments; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 14) Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Micciche, Costello. 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 116 The Finance 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: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill is on today's calendar. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1096 HB 123 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(JUD) am "An Act establishing the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the powers and duties of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the appointment, removal, and duties of the director of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senators Micciche, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Olson, Hoffman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Administration The bill is on today's calendar. HB 135 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 135 "An Act establishing a Roth contribution program for the public employees' deferred compensation program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill is on today's calendar. HB 176 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(FIN) "An Act repealing state employee salary schedule increases; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1097 Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Dunleavy, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Micciche, Bishop. Signing amend: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Alaska Judiciary System Fiscal Note No. 2, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 3, Legislative Agency The bill is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SR 4 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Establishing the Senate Special Committee on Federal Overreach. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Rules Committee Senator Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that a State Affairs Committee referral be added to the resolution. Senator Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall a State Affairs Committee referral be added to the resolution?" The roll was taken with the following result: SR 4 Add State Affairs Committee referral? YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1098 and so, the motion failed. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 16 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 BY SENATOR STOLTZE, Urging the Governor to designate a location for a special session of the Twenty-Ninth Alaska State Legislature, if called after adjournment of the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Ninth Alaska State Legislature, that is in a community on the state's road system. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 114 SENATE BILL NO. 114 BY SENATOR MCGUIRE, entitled: "An Act relating to deposits into the dividend fund; and relating to the Alaska permanent fund." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 23 SENATE BILL NO. 23 "An Act relating to immunity for prescribing, providing, or administering opioid overdose drugs" was read the second time. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1099 Senator McGuire, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 770. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(JUD) "An Act relating to opioid overdose drugs and to immunity for prescribing, providing, or administering opioid overdose drugs" 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(JUD) "An Act relating to opioid overdose drugs and to immunity for prescribing, providing, or administering opioid overdose drugs" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 23(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Nays: Huggins and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 107 SENATE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to insurance; relating to risk based capital for domestic insurers and fraternal benefit societies, including provisions related to insurers subject to risk based capital and action level event requirements; relating to review by the director of insurance of an insurer's risk based capital plan; relating to confidentiality and sharing of certain information submitted to the director of insurance; relating to evaluating an insurance holding company and the acquisition of control of or merger with a domestic insurer; relating to risk based capital, risk management, and own risk 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1100 and solvency assessments of insurers; clarifying provisions related to risk based capital plans; relating to exemptions by the director of insurance for certain domestic and casualty insurers from risk based capital requirements; relating to insurance holding companies, including filing requirements, divestiture, content of statements, notifications, and hearings; relating to registration requirements of insurers; relating to transactions within an insurance holding company system or transactions involving a domestic insurer; relating to management and examination of domestic insurers that are part of an insurance holding company system; adding provisions relating to participation by the director of insurance in a supervisory college; relating to civil and criminal penalties for violations by insurers and individuals; relating to provisions for risk management and own risk and solvency assessments by insurers; relating to operating requirements for controlling insurance producers; relating to producer- controlled insurers; adding and amending definitions related to insurers; and providing for an effective date" 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. 107 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to insurance; relating to risk based capital for domestic insurers and fraternal benefit societies, including provisions related to insurers subject to risk based capital and action level event requirements; relating to review by the director of insurance of an insurer's risk based capital plan; relating to confidentiality and sharing of certain information submitted to the director of insurance; relating to evaluating an insurance holding company and the acquisition of control of or merger with a domestic insurer; relating to risk based capital, risk management, and own risk and solvency assessments of insurers; clarifying provisions related to risk based capital plans; relating to exemptions by the director of insurance for certain domestic and casualty insurers from risk based capital requirements; relating to insurance holding companies, including filing requirements, divestiture, content of statements, notifications, and hearings; relating 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1101 to registration requirements of insurers; relating to transactions within an insurance holding company system or transactions involving a domestic insurer; relating to management and examination of domestic insurers that are part of an insurance holding company system; adding provisions relating to participation by the director of insurance in a supervisory college; relating to civil and criminal penalties for violations by insurers and individuals; relating to provisions for risk management and own risk and solvency assessments by insurers; relating to operating requirements for controlling insurance producers; relating to producer-controlled insurers; adding and amending definitions related to insurers; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 107 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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. 107 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. Second Reading of House Bills HB 26 HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Costello, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1005. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1102 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" 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 26(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 26(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Nays: Dunleavy and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(L&C) 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. SCR 15 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1039). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1103 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 26, extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 15 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 107 Senator Costello gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 107 and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to insurance; relating to risk based capital for domestic insurers and fraternal benefit societies, including provisions related to insurers subject to risk based capital and action level event requirements; relating to review by the director of insurance of an insurer's risk based capital plan; relating to confidentiality and sharing of certain information submitted to the director of insurance; relating to evaluating an insurance holding company and the acquisition of control of or merger with a domestic insurer; relating to risk based capital, risk management, and own risk and solvency assessments of insurers; clarifying provisions related to risk based capital plans; relating to exemptions by the director of insurance for certain domestic and casualty insurers from risk based capital requirements; relating to 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1104 insurance holding companies, including filing requirements, divestiture, content of statements, notifications, and hearings; relating to registration requirements of insurers; relating to transactions within an insurance holding company system or transactions involving a domestic insurer; relating to management and examination of domestic insurers that are part of an insurance holding company system; adding provisions relating to participation by the director of insurance in a supervisory college; relating to civil and criminal penalties for violations by insurers and individuals; relating to provisions for risk management and own risk and solvency assessments by insurers; relating to operating requirements for controlling insurance producers; relating to producer-controlled insurers; adding and amending definitions related to insurers; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 107 Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date 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. 107 passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 116 HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1105 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. 116 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 116 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 116 passed the Senate. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator MacKinnon moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Introduction of Guests. Without objection, the Senate returned to Introduction of Guests. Recess Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:31 p.m. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1106 After Recess The Senate reconvened at 4:09 p.m. Messages from the House Concur Messages SB 70 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 70(FIN) "An Act relating to exceptions from designation as a special purpose site under art. VIII, sec. 7 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska for portions of Denali State Park, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, and Willow Creek State Recreation Area to allow leasing a right-of-way for a natural gas pipeline" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 70(RES) Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 70(RES) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 70(FIN)? 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, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 70(RES) "An Act relating to exceptions from designation as a special purpose site under 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1107 art. VIII, sec. 7 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska for portions of Denali State Park, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, and Willow Creek State Recreation Area to allow leasing a right-of-way for a natural gas pipeline." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports HB 105 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to deliver to the legislature reports relating to the Interior energy project; relating to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; amending and repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of the Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric project; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of rebuilding transmission between the Hope substation and Portage, rebuilding transmission between Powerline Pass to Indian, and the Eklutna hydroelectric transmission system upgrade project; relating to legislative approval for loans from the power project fund to the City of King Cove; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1108 Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund; repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; amending the definition of 'qualified energy development'; relating to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to deliver to the legislature reports relating to the Interior energy project; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 18) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dunleavy. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill is on today's calendar. HB 180 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 180(efd add) "An Act establishing the second Sunday of June each year as Children's Day; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, McGuire, Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1109 HJR 22 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Urging the Canada Border Services Agency to keep the border between Hyder, Alaska, and Stewart, British Columbia, open 24 hours a day. Signing do pass: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Wielechowski, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 15, relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 18 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 105, relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to deliver to the legislature reports relating 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1110 to the Interior energy project; relating to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; amending and repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of the Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric project; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of rebuilding transmission between the Hope substation and Portage, rebuilding transmission between Powerline Pass to Indian, and the Eklutna hydroelectric transmission system upgrade project; and relating to legislative approval for loans from the power project fund to the City of King Cove. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Second Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 123 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(JUD) am "An Act establishing the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the powers and duties of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the appointment, removal, and duties of the director of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; 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 Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1096. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) was adopted. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1111 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. 123(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) "An Act establishing the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the powers and duties of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the appointment, removal, and duties of the director of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 123(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(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. HB 131 HOUSE BILL NO. 131 am "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 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. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1112 HOUSE BILL NO. 131 am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 131 am "An Act relating to the licensure of nail technicians and hairdressers; relating to the practice of manicuring; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 131 am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Dunleavy, Ellis, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 131 am 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 135 HOUSE BILL NO. 135 "An Act establishing a Roth contribution program for the public employees' deferred compensation program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 135 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 135 "An Act establishing a Roth contribution program for the public employees' deferred compensation program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1113 HB 135 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 135 passed the Senate. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 176 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(FIN) "An Act repealing state employee salary schedule increases; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "repealing state employee salary schedule increases" Insert "allowing certain state employees to take up to three weeks of voluntary leave without pay" Page 1, line 4: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. AS 39.20 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 39.20.285. Voluntary leave of absence without pay. (a) Notwithstanding AS 39.20.310(8), an employee of the state may voluntarily take a leave of absence without pay of up to three weeks each year under this section. The employer shall grant the request for a leave of absence without pay unless the employer determines that granting a request under this section would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public. Leave under this section that is unused does not accrue from year to year. (b) Nothing in this section prohibits an employer from granting other leave, including leave without pay, that is authorized by law." 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1114 Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator MacKinnon objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 176(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 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. 176(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(FIN) "An Act repealing state employee salary schedule increases; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 176(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze Nays: Bishop, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Olson, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(FIN) passed the Senate. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1115 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. Senator Wielechowski gave notice of reconsideration. HB 105 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to deliver to the legislature reports relating to the Interior energy project; relating to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; amending and repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of the Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric project; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of rebuilding transmission between the Hope substation and Portage, rebuilding transmission between Powerline Pass to Indian, and the Eklutna hydroelectric transmission system upgrade project; relating to legislative approval for loans from the power project fund to the City of King Cove; 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 Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1107. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund; repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; amending the definition of 'qualified energy 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1116 development'; relating to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to deliver to the legislature reports relating to the Interior energy project; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 19 calendar. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the first supplemental calendar be adopted. Without objection, the first supplemental calendar was adopted. Consideration of the First Supplemental Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 9 SENATE BILL NO. 9 "An Act repealing the authority to include certain material from a political party in the election pamphlet" 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. 9 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 9 "An Act repealing the authority to include certain material from a political party in the election pamphlet" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 9 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 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1117 and so, SENATE BILL NO. 9 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 15 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(FIN) "An Act relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring" was read the second time. Senator McGuire, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1094. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(JUD) "An Act relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring; and relating to mitigating factors at sentencing" 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. 15(JUD) was read the third time. Senators Ellis, Gardner, McGuire, Coghill, Stevens, Micciche, Bishop, Giessel, MacKinnon, Egan, Stedman, Costello moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(JUD) "An Act relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring; and relating to mitigating factors at sentencing" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 15(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1118 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 17 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1109). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 15, relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 17 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 75 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(JUD) am "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; relating to established villages and to local option elections regarding the operation of marijuana establishments; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1119 Senator McGuire, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1095. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(JUD) "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; relating to established villages and to local option elections regarding the operation of marijuana establishments; and providing for an effective date" 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. 75(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(JUD) "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; relating to established villages and to local option elections regarding the operation of marijuana establishments; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 75(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Wielechowski Nays: Dunleavy, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(JUD) failed. Senator Coghill gave notice of reconsideration. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1120 Citations Honoring - Bethel Archery Team 2015 State Champions Representative(s) Herron Senator(s) Hoffman, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - 100th Anniversary Conference Between Tanana Chiefs and Judge James Wickersham Representative(s) Kawasaki 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 - Brian Rogers 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 citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1121 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 6:33 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 8:10 p.m. Engrossment SB 9 SENATE BILL NO. 9 "An Act repealing the authority to include certain material from a political party in the election pamphlet" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 23 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(JUD) "An Act relating to opioid overdose drugs and to immunity for prescribing, providing, or administering opioid overdose drugs" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 107 SENATE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to insurance; relating to risk based capital for domestic insurers and fraternal benefit societies, including provisions related to insurers subject to risk based capital and action level event requirements; relating to review by the director of insurance of an insurer's risk based capital plan; relating to confidentiality and sharing of certain information submitted to the director of insurance; relating to evaluating an insurance holding company and the acquisition of control of or merger with a domestic insurer; relating to risk based capital, risk management, and own risk and solvency assessments of insurers; clarifying provisions related to risk based capital plans; relating to exemptions by the director of insurance for certain domestic and casualty insurers from risk based capital requirements; relating to insurance holding companies, 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1122 including filing requirements, divestiture, content of statements, notifications, and hearings; relating to registration requirements of insurers; relating to transactions within an insurance holding company system or transactions involving a domestic insurer; relating to management and examination of domestic insurers that are part of an insurance holding company system; adding provisions relating to participation by the director of insurance in a supervisory college; relating to civil and criminal penalties for violations by insurers and individuals; relating to provisions for risk management and own risk and solvency assessments by insurers; relating to operating requirements for controlling insurance producers; relating to producer- controlled insurers; adding and amending definitions related to insurers; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 15 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(JUD) "An Act relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring; and relating to mitigating factors at sentencing" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 26 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 123 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) "An Act establishing the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the powers and duties of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the appointment, removal, and duties of the director of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1123 SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 26, extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 15, relating to credits toward a sentence of imprisonment for certain persons under electronic monitoring, 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 1:15 p.m., April 19, 2015. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1124 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled FINANCE Apr 18 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 105 AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT Committee Contracts: Bill Streur + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 41 SPORT FISHING SERVICES += HB 178 WORKERS' COMP MEDICAL FEES; DELAY Apr 18 Saturday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 19 Sunday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Meeting Postponed to 12:30 pm -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 178 WORKERS' COMP MEDICAL FEES; DELAY ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 18 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM += HB 75 MARIJUANA REG;CLUBS;MUNIS;LOCAL OPT ELECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2015-04-18 Senate Journal Page 1125 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 18 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM + HB 180 ESTABLISHING CHILDREN'S DAY IN JUNE -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HJR 22 STEWART-HYDER BORDER HOURS ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB72 AND HB73 Apr 18 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- = HB 72 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 73 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Department Closeouts - Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Dept. of Natural Resources - Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities - Legislature - Fund Transfers - Mental Health Capital - Fiscal Notes Apr 19 Sunday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM = HB 72 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 73 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Closeouts of All Remaining Items ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 19 Sunday House Chamber 1:30 PM Consideration of Governor's Appointees