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2016-04-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2323 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 6, 2016 Seventy-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Meyer at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Bishop Romney Tupou, Bishop of the Nugget Falls Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Father, which art in heaven, we, thy children, are gathered this day. Father, we are grateful for all the many blessings thou blessed us with. We are grateful for the beautiful state we live in and our freedom. Father, we are grateful for these men and women, the house officers, as they serve thy children. I ask thee at this time to bless us that we may be guided and directed to serve the people here in the state of Alaska. I ask this blessing in the name of thy son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Senator Huggins led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2324 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-seventh and seventy-eighth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated April 4 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 289 HOUSE BILL NO. 289 BY REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, Gara, Josephson, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Concur Messages SB 53 Message dated April 4 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 53 "An Act relating to advanced practice registered nursing; relating to certified direct-entry midwifery; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(L&C) Senator Coghill moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2325 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 53(L&C) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 53? 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, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(L&C) "An Act relating to advanced practice registered nursing; relating to certified direct-entry midwifery; and providing for an effective date." Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Recede Messages HB 75 Message dated April 5 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to 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 respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: 2d SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(RLS) "An Act relating to background checks for persons applying to operate marijuana 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2326 establishments; relating to possessing, using, displaying, purchasing, growing, processing, transporting, and transferring marijuana; relating to assisting another person 21 years of age or older in activities related to marijuana; relating to established villages and to local option elections regarding the operation of marijuana establishments; and providing for an effective date." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Tilton, Chair Representative Millett Representative Drummond Senator Coghill moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2d SCS CSHB 75(RLS) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 75(JUD) am? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Gardner, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Bishop, Chair Senator McGuire Senator Hoffman 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2327 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 256 Message dated April 5 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; repealing appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Neuman, Chair Representative Thompson Representative Gara Senator Coghill moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 256(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 256(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski and so, the Senate failed to recede. 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2328 The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Kelly, Chair Senator MacKinnon Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 257 Message dated April 5 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date" and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Neuman, Chair Representative Thompson Representative Gara Senator Coghill moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2329 SCS CSHB 257(FIN) Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendment to CSHB 257(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Kelly, Chair Senator MacKinnon Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: HB 105 Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report to the Alaska State Legislature April 5, 2016 in accordance with ch. 39, SLA 2015 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 5 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2330 Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Karen Brewer-Tarver - Juneau Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert Evans - Nome State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Catherine Fritz - Juneau David Hale - Anchorage Colin Maynard - Anchorage Kathleen Schedler - Fairbanks Fred Wallis - Healy Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Michelle Black - Wasilla Willie Mae Canady - Anchorage Kevin McKinley - Fairbanks Big Game Commercial Services Board Nicholas Jackson - Gakona Board of Chiropractic Examiners John Aderhold - Homer Jeffrey Reinhardt - Sitka Board of Dental Examiners Michael Moriarty - Seward Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Renee Alward - Homer Alaska Labor Relations Agency Matthew McSorley - Anchorage Jean Ward - Eagle River Marijuana Control Board Brandon Emmett - Fairbanks Loren Jones - Douglas Peter Mlynarik - Soldotna Bruce Schulte - Anchorage Mark Springer - Bethel 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2331 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Dorothea Goddard-Aguero - Anchorage Board of Massage Therapists Ron Gibbs - Kodiak State Medical Board Camille Carlson - Fairbanks Bruck Clift - Palmer Stephen Craig Humphreys - Soldotna Joy Neyhart - Juneau Grant Roderer - Anchorage Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Kathryn Roberts - Anchorage Deborah Schneider - Wasilla Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Robert Tracy - Eagle River Board of Nursing Tina Gillis - Bethel Jennifer Stukey - Wasilla Wendy Thon - Eagle River Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Anthony Barnard - Anchorage Keith Montgomery - Anchorage Board of Examiners in Optometry Pam Steffes - Sitka Board of Pharmacy Richard Holt - Wasilla Phil Sanders - Soldotna State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Ruth Kostik - Juneau James Parietti - Chugiak M. Celeste Tydingco - Sitka 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2332 Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Sarah Angstman - Bethel Allen Levy - Anchorage Joel Wieman - Anchorage Board of Social Work Examiners Angela Christiansen - Kodiak Rachel Olson - Palmer Board of Veterinary Examiners Rachel Berngartt - Juneau Hal Geiger - Juneau James Hagee - Chugiak Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Michael Notar - Juneau James Rhodes - Ketchikan Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Bradley Austin - Auke Bay David Ellis - Eagle River Sarah Lefebvre - Fairbanks Amy Steele - Anchorage Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Dave Cruz - Palmer Luke Hopkins - Fairbanks Joey Merrick II - Eagle River This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Meyer, Stevens, Ellis. Report dated April 5 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2333 Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Joey Merrick II - Eagle River 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 Giessel, Chair; Senators Costello, Wielechowski, Coghill, Stedman, Stoltze. SB 126 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 126 "An Act establishing an exemption for the offering and sale of certain securities" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2029. Signing do pass: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senators Micciche, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator 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. SB 145 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 145 "An Act relating to the recovery of overpayments of day care assistance and child care grants; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 145(FIN) "An Act relating to benefits for public assistance programs administered by the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair; Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senators Micciche, Dunleavy, Olson. 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2334 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 147 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 147 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements of the Alaska senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 1758. Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunleavy, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 154 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 154 "An Act relating to special registration plates commemorating the Blood Bank of Alaska" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 2220. 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, zero, Senate Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 170 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 170 "An Act authorizing the Department of Natural Resources, division of geological and geophysical surveys, to collect fees for facilities, equipment, products, and services; relating to accounting for certain program receipts; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2335 offered on page 2010. Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Micciche, Dunleavy, Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 174 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act relating to the regulation of firearms and knives by the University of Alaska" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(FIN) "An Act relating to the regulation of firearms and knives by the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair; Senator Dunleavy. Signing amend: Senator MacKinnon, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Micciche, Olson, Hoffman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Senate Finance Committee The bill is on today's calendar. SB 175 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 175 "An Act relating to the registration and duties of pharmacy benefits managers; relating to procedures, guidelines, and enforcement mechanisms for pharmacy audits; relating to the cost of multi-source generic drugs and insurance reimbursement procedures; relating to the duties of the director of the division of insurance; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(L&C) 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2336 Signing no recommendation: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Meyer, Stevens, Ellis. Signing do pass: Senator Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 201 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to the Board of Pharmacy; relating to the licensing and inspection of certain facilities located outside the state; relating to drug supply chain security; and creating a position of executive administrator for the Board of Pharmacy." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Meyer. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stevens, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 155 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act repealing an exploration incentive credit; amending the calculation of adjusted gross income for purposes of the tax on gambling activities aboard large passenger vessels; repealing the amount that may be deducted from the motor fuel tax to cover the expense of accounting and filing for the monthly tax return; repealing a provision allowing an investigation expense under the Alaska Small Loans Act to be in place of a fee required under the Alaska Business License Act; repealing the amount that may be deducted from the tobacco excise tax to cover the expense of accounting and filing for the monthly tax return; repealing the discount on cigarette tax stamps provided as compensation for affixing the stamps to packages; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2337 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(L&C) "An Act repealing an exploration incentive credit; amending the calculation of adjusted gross income for purposes of the tax on gambling activities aboard large passenger vessels; repealing a provision allowing an investigation expense under the Alaska Small Loans Act to be in place of a fee required under the Alaska Business License Act; repealing the amount that may be deducted from the tobacco excise tax to cover the expense of accounting and filing for the monthly tax return; repealing the discount on cigarette tax stamps provided as compensation for affixing the stamps to packages; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Giessel, Meyer, Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 324 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 324(STA) "An Act relating to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board." Signing do pass: Senator Stoltze, Chair; Senators Coghill, Huggins, 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. HCR 17 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(TRA) Supporting the aviation industry; and urging the governor to make state-owned land available to the unmanned aircraft systems industry for the 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2338 management and operation of unmanned aircraft systems and related research, manufacturing, testing, and training. Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Egan, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Resources Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 103 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 103 "An Act relating to school boards; relating to approval of educational programs at residential psychiatric treatment centers; providing for funding of educational services for students in residential psychiatric treatment centers; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator McGuire, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 2281. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 103(JUD) "An Act relating to school districts; relating to school boards; relating to approval of educational programs at residential psychiatric treatment centers; providing for funding of educational services for students in residential psychiatric treatment centers; 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. Senator Gardner objected. President Meyer stated CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 103(JUD) will advance to third reading on the April 7 calendar. 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2339 SB 174 SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act relating to the regulation of firearms and knives by the University of Alaska" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2335. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(FIN) "An Act relating to the regulation of firearms and knives by the University of Alaska; 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. Senator Gardner objected. President Meyer stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 7 calendar. Second Reading of House Bills HB 76 HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "An Act relating to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education" 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. 76 was read the third time. Senators MacKinnon, Stoltze, Wielechowski, McGuire, Ellis, Stevens, Micciche, Bishop, Egan, Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "An Act relating to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2340 HB 76 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 76 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Valdez High School Academic Decathlon Team Senator(s) Dunleavy, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski Honoring - Daryle Leslie Jack Representative(s) Kito, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Ellen L. Whitcher Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kelly, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, MacKinnon, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Stoltze, Wielechowski In Memoriam - John Schnabel Representative(s) Kito, Chenault, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Micciche, Meyer, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, MacKinnon, McGuire, 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. 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2341 Unfinished Business Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, April 7 through 7:00 p.m. plane time, April 7. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on April 8. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. HB 289 Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on HOUSE BILL NO. 289 "An Act relating to the membership of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 324 Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 324(STA) "An Act relating to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 8 Senators Gardner, Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 8 "An Act relating to the regulation and production of industrial hemp." 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. 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2342 Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 7, 2016. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:52 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2343 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 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Public Testimony <Limited to 2 Minutes> -- + HB 370 MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS <Pending Referral> Apr 12 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Public Testimony <Limited to 2 Minutes> -- += HB 370 MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS <Pending Referral> Apr 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 07 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2344 FINANCE Apr 06 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 126 SMALL SECURITY OFFERINGS += SB 154 BLOOD BANK OF ALASKA LICENSE PLATES += SB 208 ELIMINATE AK PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP += SB 210 COMM. REV. SHARING;PROP. TAX EXEMPTIONS += SB 91 OMNIBUS CRIM LAW & PROCEDURE; CORRECTIONS Apr 06 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 114 PERM FUND: EARNINGS, DEPOSITS, ACCOUNTS <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 128 PERM. FUND:DEPOSITS;DIVIDEND;EARNINGS <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 138 BUDGET: CAPITAL -- Public Testimony 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- -- Public Testimony Limited to 2 Minutes -- Please Arrive 15 Minutes Prior to End of Allotted Time Period or Testimony Will Close Early. Please Select a Spokesperson to Testify if You Are a Member of a Group with the Same Message. If You are Unable to Access Your Local LIO, Written Testimony May be Submitted to the Senate Finance Committee via Email: [email protected] + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 06 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + SB 168 BOARD OF BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS <Bill Hearing Canceled> + SB 172 FISH/SHELLFISH HATCHERY/ENHANCE. PROJECTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 114 PERM FUND: EARNINGS, DEPOSITS, ACCOUNTS <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 128 PERM. FUND:DEPOSITS;DIVIDEND;EARNINGS <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 91 OMNIBUS CRIM LAW & PROCEDURE; CORRECTIONS 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2345 FINANCE (continued) Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 138 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + SB 205 APPROVAL OF SALE OF ROYALTY OIL TO TESORO <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 207 TEACHERS RETIRE. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS += SB 208 ELIMINATE AK PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP += SB 210 COMM. REV. SHARING;PROP. TAX EXEMPTIONS + Invited Testimony: David Teal, Director, Legislative Finance Division Norm Wooten, Executive Director, Association of Alaska School Boards Lisa Parady, Executive Director, Alaska Council of School Administrators Diane Barrans, Executive Director, Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Department of Education and Early Development Saicha Oba, Associate Vice President, Student & Enrollment Services Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League Apr 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM += SB 114 PERM FUND: EARNINGS, DEPOSITS, ACCOUNTS += SB 128 PERM. FUND:DEPOSITS;DIVIDEND;EARNINGS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2346 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 06 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 08 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 06 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SJR 12 CONST. AM: ELECTED ATTORNEY GENERAL += SB 164 FISH & GAME: OFFENSES;LICENSES;PENALTIES Apr 08 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 305 RECREATIONAL/AVOCATIONAL TRAINING EXEMPT. + HB 314 AK REG ECON ASSIST. PROGRAM; EXTEND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 06 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 247 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G <Pending Referral> -- Invited Testimony Only -- += SB 130 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Overview: Department of Natural Resources Department of Revenue -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2347 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 07 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 247 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G <Pending Referral> --Invited Testimony Only-- += SB 130 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Regulatory Commission of Alaska; Enstar Natural Gas; Matanuska Electric Association -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 247 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G <Pending Referral> --Invited Testimony Only-- += SB 130 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Industry Stakeholder Testimony: Alaska Oil and Gas Association; ExxonMobil; British Petroleum; ConocoPhillips; HillCorp; The Alaska Support Industry Alliance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Saturday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HB 247 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G <Pending Referral> --Invited Testimony Only-- += SB 130 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Industry Stakeholder Testimony: Caelus; BlueCrest Energy; Great Bear Petroleum -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Saturday Butrovich 205 2:30 PM + HB 247 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G <Pending Referral> --Invited Testimony Only-- += SB 130 TAX;CREDITS;INTEREST;REFUNDS;O & G -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2348 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 07 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- Board of Fisheries: Israel Payton Alan Cain Robert Ruffner <Above Item Removed from Agenda> += SB 150 MVA COMMISSIONER MEMBER OF CDVSA += SB 171 DOA PAYMENTS; REPEAL OTHER DOA DUTIES += HB 231 EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE + HB 273 VEHICLES: TRANSFER ON DEATH TITLE;ESTATES -- Public Testimony -- + HB 77 DISABILITY:ID/LICENSE AND TRAINING RQMTS. -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 06 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Please Note Time and Date Change -- + HCR 17 SUPPORT AVIATION INDUSTRY; USE STATE LAND + -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 14 Thursday House Finance 519 7:30 AM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Executive Session - Audits Statewide Single Audit FY15 - Final Commercial Passenger Vessel Tax Special Audit - Final Interim Report Status of Direct Entry Midwives Audit Recommendations Other Committee Business 2016-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2349 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 15 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Consideration of Governor's Appointees