Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2016-02-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1893 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 19, 2016 Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 10:04 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senators Dunleavy, Hoffman, MacKinnon were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Costello, McGuire were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Bobby Lewis, The New Light Baptist Church of Greater New York. Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. "God Bless America" God bless America, Land that I love, Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with a light from above; From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam, God bless America, My home, sweet home. God bless America, My home, sweet home. Amen. (Irving Berlin) Senator Giessel led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1894 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the thirtieth and thirty-first legislative days, Senate Journal Supplement No. 4, Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 12, and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 13 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Costello be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Costello was excused. Messages from the Governor Letter dated February 18 was read stating the following appointee has withdrawn his name from consideration: Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Christian Muntean - Anchorage Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Administration Division of Enterprise Technology Notice of Lease-Purchase Agreement in accordance with AS 36.30.086 Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Division of Statewide Aviation Alaska Airports and Aviation 2015 Annual Report 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1895 Standing Committee Reports Report dated February 17 was read stating: In accordance with AS 24.60.130 the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to the Senate floor for consideration: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Bill Gordon This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the ratification of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Wielechowski. SB 121 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to a security freeze on the consumer credit report of a minor" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(JUD) "An Act relating to a security freeze on the consumer credit report of a minor, incapacitated person, or protected person." Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Coghill, Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1896 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 184 SENATE BILL NO. 184 BY SENATOR MCGUIRE, entitled: "An Act relating to members and veterans of the military services, including the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 185 SENATE BILL NO. 185 BY SENATOR COGHILL, entitled: "An Act relating to the authority of the Board of Game to adopt, amend, or repeal certain regulations." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act repealing the qualified in-state oil refinery infrastructure expenditures tax credit." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 187 SENATE BILL NO. 187 BY SENATOR EGAN, entitled: "An Act relating to arson in the third degree." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1897 Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Service High School Flag Football Team 2015 All-Cook Inlet Conference Flag Football Team Representative(s) Millett Senator(s) Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Service High School Football Team 2015 All-Cook Inlet Conference Team Representative(s) Millett Senator(s) Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Frank Mullen Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton In Memoriam - Henry King Middleton, Jr. Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton In Memoriam - Reynold Lewis Morris, Sr. Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Stutes In Memoriam - Kathleen Margaret Patsch Walls Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1898 In Memoriam - Dr. Merle Richard Walter Johnson Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton In Memoriam - Nelda Calhoun Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton In Memoriam - Cecil Roy Sholl Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Stutes In Memoriam - Susan Eileen Ramaglia Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Stutes In Memoriam - Pete Ramaglia Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Stutes In Memoriam - Robert Purpura Senator(s) Stevens, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stoltze, Wielechowski Representative(s) Stutes 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. 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1899 Unfinished Business Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 22. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 22, 2016. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:37 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1900 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 Feb 23 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 23 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 174 REG. OF FIREARMS/KNIVES BY UNIV. OF AK Feb 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 103 RESIDENTIAL PSYCHIATRIC EDUCATION FUNDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 23 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + FY17 Budget Amendments + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1901 FINANCE (continued) Feb 24 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Sheldon Fisher, Commissioner, Department of Administration Contracts + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 19 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 113 NEW DRUGS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL + SB 156 INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 123 USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE DRIVING += HB 93 PROBATION AND PAROLE: WORK, TRAVEL ACCOM. + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1902 JUDICIARY (continued) Feb 24 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 180 PARENT-GUARDIAN/CHILD:TEMP. POWER OF ATTY + SJR 19 CALL FED. CONSTITUTIONAL CONV:TERM LIMITS + SB 24 LEGIS. ETHICS ACT: CONTRACTORS,INTERNS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- Feb 26 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- Feb 23 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 72 DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS += SB 165 ALCO. BEV. CONT. BOARD; MINORS; ALCOHOL += SB 134 INDIV. INCOME TAX: CREDITS; RETURNS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- Feb 23 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 6:00 PM += SB 134 INDIV. INCOME TAX: CREDITS; RETURNS Initial Statewide Public Testimony -- Public Testimony <Limited to 2 Minutes> -- Please Sign-in at Your Local LIO Limited Number of Off-Net Phone Lines Available Must be Arranged Through Chair's Office Prior to Hearing Contact by Phone: 907-465-4968 or Submit Written Testimony by Email: Senate.Labor.and.Commerce@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1903 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Feb 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 127 INSURER'S USE OF CREDIT HISTORY/SCORES + SB 149 AIDEA:DIVIDEND TO STATE;INCOME;VALUATION + SB 152 MONEY SERVICES BUSINESS: REQS; LICENSING; + SB 118 DNR LAND DISPOSAL SURVEYS; PEER REVIEW + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- Feb 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 6:00 PM += SB 134 INDIV. INCOME TAX: CREDITS; RETURNS Initial Statewide Public Testimony -- Public Testimony <Limited to 2 Minutes> -- Please Sign-in at Your Local LIO Limited Number of Off-Net Phone Lines Available Must be Arranged Through Chair's Office Prior to Hearing Contact by Phone: 907-465-4968 or Submit Written Testimony by Email: Senate.Labor.and.Commerce@akleg.gov + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 19 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation on Governor's Appointees: + Board of Game, Nathan Turner -- Public Testimony on Appointee -- + SB 164 FISH & GAME: OFFENSES;LICENSES;PENALTIES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 172 FISH/SHELLFISH HATCHERY/ENHANCE. PROJECTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: The Economics of Mining in Alaska -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1904 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 26 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES Feb 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + HB 75 MARIJUANA REG;CLUBS;MUNIS;LOCAL OPT ELECT + SB 89 PARENT RIGHTS: EDUCATION; SCHOOL ABSENCE ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 23 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 128 PERM. FUND:DEPOSITS;DIVIDEND;EARNINGS += SB 114 PERM FUND: EARNINGS, DEPOSITS, ACCOUNTS + SJR 1 CONST AM: GUARANTEE PERM FUND DIVIDEND -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Initial Presentation by Sponsor Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Confirmation on Governor's Appointees: -- Public Testimony on Appointment -- + State Board of Parole: Steve Meyer Jason Wilson + Violent Crimes Compensation Board: Gerad Godfrey + Alaska Police Standards Council: Carrie Belden Bryce Johnson John Papasodora Brad Reich Kelly Swihart += SB 91 OMNIBUS CRIM LAW & PROCEDURE; CORRECTIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1905 TRANSPORTATION Feb 23 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 26 Friday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + Department of Administration FY17 Operating Budget + Public Defender Agency Quinlan Steiner, Director + Office of Public Advocacy Richard Allen, Director ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 10 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 01 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Final Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 23 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + Department of Education FY17 Operating Budget + Alaska Student Loan Corporation + Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Dianne Barrans, Executive Director ---------------------------------------- 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1906 FISH & GAME Feb 24 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM FY17 Operating Budget Sam Cotten, Commissioner Kevin Brooks, Deputy Commissioner ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 19 Friday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM Department of Health & Social Services Division of Public Health Division of Senior & Disabilities Services Feb 26 Friday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM Department of Health & Social Services Alaska Pioneer Homes Office of Children's Services Mar 04 Friday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM Department of Health & Social Services Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Final Closeout ---------------------------------------- MEDICAID REFORM Feb 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES + SB 78 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE; REFORM Feb 24 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 74 MEDICAID REFORM/PFD/HSAS/ER USE/STUDIES + SB 78 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE; REFORM ---------------------------------------- 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1907 MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Feb 23 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Budget Subcommittee Meeting Mar 08 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 23 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Final Closeout ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 09 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Feb 25 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 11:00 AM Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Statewide Public Facilities State Equipment Fleet Mar 03 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 11:00 AM Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Feb 24 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1908 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 22 Monday Anch Lio Auditorium 3:30 PM -- Public Testimony <Limited to 3 Minutes> -- + Performance Reviews: + Department of Education and Early Development + Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education + Alaska Student Loan Corporation ** Meeting is in Anchorage with Teleconferences for Fairbanks & Statewide ** **Streaming Available in JNU in Beltz Room 105** <Public Testimony for JNU is 2/26/2016> Feb 25 Thursday House Finance 519 7:00 AM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Executive Session - Procurement Oil and Gas Consultants Other Committee Business Feb 26 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:30 AM -- Public Testimony <Limited to 3 Minutes> -- + Performance Reviews: + Department of Education and Early Development + Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education + Alaska Student Loan Corporation ** Meeting in JNU with a Teleconference for Fairbanks & Statewide ** ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 29 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- 2016-02-19 Senate Journal Page 1909 MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Feb 22 Monday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM Joint with the House & Senate Education Members Informal Round Table Discussion with Alaska Superintendents Fly In Feb 22 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "Healthy Future - Heathy Economy: Innovations in Green Chemistry and Business" Presenter: Dr. Lauren Heine Sponsored by Senator Wielechowski