Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-03-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0497 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 13, 2017 Fifty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Gordon Blue, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer: Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Eternal God, fountain of wisdom, light of clarity, and giver of truth, we thank you for the gift of Psalm 19, and for the blessings of generations. Lord, Your law is perfect, and revives the soul. Revive then, we pray, the souls of this Senate, Lord, and awaken in them a hunger for the wisdom and clarity of your justice. Awaken a yearning for your just and merciful judgements. More to be desired are they than gold, much more than fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. By them also is your servant enlightened, and in keeping them there is great reward. May you be with these Senators, who have been called by the people 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0498 into their service. Give them strength to bear their own and one another's burdens. Bless them so that they may bring blessings upon the future generations of Alaska. Amen. Senator Giessel led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fifty-third through fifty-fifth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 33 Message dated March 10 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 33 "An Act naming the state ferries built in Ketchikan and entering Alaska marine highway system service on or after 2017; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 10 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0499 Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Hollis French - Anchorage Daniel Seamount - Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Hughes, Coghill, von Imhof, Meyer. SB 17 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 17 "An Act authorizing the University of Alaska to establish, through an agreement with the University of Hawaii, the Ted Stevens - Daniel K. Inouye Exchange Program for political science students at the University of Alaska and the University of Hawaii to commemorate the bipartisan friendship between Senator Ted Stevens and Senator Daniel K. Inouye." Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senator Begich. Signing no recommendation: Senators Giessel, Coghill. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 26 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 26 "An Act relating to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, the earnings of the Alaska permanent fund, and the earnings reserve account; relating to the mental health trust fund; relating to deposits into the dividend fund; relating to the calculation of permanent fund dividends; relating to unrestricted state revenue available for appropriation; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 26(FIN) "An Act relating to an appropriation limit; relating to the budget responsibilities of the governor; relating to the Alaska permanent fund, the earnings of the Alaska permanent fund, and the earnings reserve account; relating to the mental health trust fund; relating to 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0500 deposits into the dividend fund; relating to the calculation and payment of permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, MacKinnon, Cochairs; Senators Bishop, von Imhof, Micciche. Signing do not pass: Senators Dunleavy, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 8, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 9, Department of Revenue The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Administration The bill is on today's calendar. SB 54 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 54 "An Act relating to crime and criminal law; relating to violation of condition of release; relating to sex trafficking; relating to sentencing; relating to probation; relating to the pretrial services program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(JUD) "An Act relating to crime and criminal law; relating to violation of condition of release; relating to sex trafficking; relating to sentencing; relating to probation; relating to driving without a license; relating to the pretrial services program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Costello, Kelly. Signing no recommendation: Senator Meyer. 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0501 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 66 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 66 "An Act redesignating the Alaska State Council on the Arts as a public corporation and governmental instrumentality of the state; defining the powers and duties of the Alaska State Council on the Arts; providing exemptions from certain statutes for the Alaska State Council on the Arts; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Begich, Coghill. Signing no recommendation: Senator Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No.1, indeterminate, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 93 SENATE BILL NO. 93 BY SENATOR COGHILL, entitled: "An Act relating to security freezes on the credit reports or records of incapacitated persons and certain minors." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0502 SB 94 SENATE BILL NO. 94 BY SENATOR COSTELLO, entitled: "An Act relating to trusts and powers of appointment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 26 SENATE BILL NO. 26 "An Act relating to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, the earnings of the Alaska permanent fund, and the earnings reserve account; relating to the mental health trust fund; relating to deposits into the dividend fund; relating to the calculation of permanent fund dividends; relating to unrestricted state revenue available for appropriation; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator MacKinnon, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 499. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 26(FIN) "An Act relating to an appropriation limit; relating to the budget responsibilities of the governor; relating to the Alaska permanent fund, the earnings of the Alaska permanent fund, and the earnings reserve account; relating to the mental health trust fund; relating to deposits into the dividend fund; relating to the calculation and payment of permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Kelly stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 26(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 15 calendar. 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0503 Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 4 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Relating to the Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, was read the second time. Senator Dunleavy, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 475. Senator Gardner objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(STA) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(STA) Relating to the Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 4(STA) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kelly, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - University of Alaska Fairbanks Mine Design Team Representative(s) Wool Senator(s) Bishop, Kelly, Begich, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0504 In Memoriam - James Matthew Price Representative(s) Edgmon Senator(s) Hoffman, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business In accordance with AS 24.20.650, President Kelly made the following appointments in conjunction with Speaker Edgmon: Joint Armed Services Committee Mr. Charles "Chick" Wallace, public member Colonel (Ret.) Tim Jones, public member Brigadier General (Ret.) Julio (Randy) Bañez, public member Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SCR 4 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(STA) Relating to the Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0505 Adjournment Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 15, 2017. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:36 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0506 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 8 ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN PROTECTIVE ORDERS + SB 77 SECOND CLASS BOROUGH SERVICE AREAS ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 13 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 17 STEVENS/INOUYE UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE PROG. -- Public Testimony -- += SB 66 ST. COUNCIL ON THE ARTS: PUBLIC CORP. Uniform Rule 23 Waived Mar 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings: Karen Perdue Maureen Van Wagner Mar 17 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0507 FINANCE Mar 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 63 REGULATION OF SMOKING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 80 MUNI ENERGY IMPROVEMNT:ASSESSMNTS/BONDS + SB 36 OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings: State Assessment Review Board - Wendy Lawrence Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees - Christopher Cooke University of Alaska Board of Regents - Karen Perdue and Mary Hughes + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 22 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += SB 24 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Public Testimony on SB 22 and SB 24: Written Comments for the Official Public Record Can be Sent to Finance.Committee@akleg.gov 1:30 - 2:30 Bethel, Nome, Kotzebue, Unalaska 2:30 - 3:15 Barrow, Tok, Delta Junction 3:15 - 4:15 Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg 4:15 - 5:00 Sitka, Cordova, Valdez 5:00 - 6:00 Fairbanks, Mat-Su Mar 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 22 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += SB 24 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Public Testimony on SB 22 and SB 24: Written Comments for the Official Public Record Can be Sent to Finance.Committee@akleg.gov 9:00 - 10:30 Juneau Break for Lunch (Continued on Next Page) 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0508 (Continued from Previous Page) 1:00 - 2:00 Glennallen, Seward, Homer 2:00 - 3:30 Statewide Offnet 3:30 - 5:00 Anchorage 5:00 - 6:00 Kenai, Kodiak, Dillingham Mar 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 22 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += SB 24 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 22 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += SB 24 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 13 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 91 EXTEND DISASTER EMERGENCY:OPIOID EPIDEMIC -- Public Testimony -- + SB 53 INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES -- Public Testimony -- Mar 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees - Christopher Cooke -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 83 PROTECT: VULNERABLE ADULTS/LONG TERM CARE -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0509 JUDICIARY Mar 13 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 104 REPEAL COLLECTION OF CIVIL LITIG. INFO += HB 77 2017 REVISOR'S BILL += SB 6 INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 69 MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS 5TH DEGREE += SB 55 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 64 UNIFORM ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANTS ACT -- Public Testimony -- + SB 79 OPIOIDS;PRESCRIPTIONS;DATABASE;LICENSES -- Public Testimony -- + SB 37 PHARMA BD & EMPLOYEES;DRUG DIST/MANUFAC -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: -- Public Testimony -- += SB 4 NON-CHEMICAL BARBERING;HAIR BRAIDING += SB 16 FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS += SB 32 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS Mar 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Governor's Appointees to State Boards & Commissions Board of Barbers & Hairdressers Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board of Dental Examiners Board of Marital & Family Therapy Board of Massage Therapists Occupational Safety & Health Review Board State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board (Continued on Next Page) 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0510 (Continued from Previous Page) Board of Professional Counselors Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Workers' Compensation Board -- Public Testimony -- + SB 71 COMMERCIAL FISHING LOANS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 75 LIMITED TEACHER CERTIFICATES; LANGUAGES -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 13 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Fisheries: - Fritz Johnson - Reed Morisky - John Jensen -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- Mar 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Big Game Commercial Services Board: - Thomas Atkins - Tom Sullivan Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources: - Andy Mack -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- Mar 17 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation on Potential LNG Opportunities in Houston, Alaska: - Roger Purcell, Verne Rupright, Dave Nufer -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0511 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Review of Governor's Appointees: -- Public Testimony <Limited to 3 Minutes> -- Adam Schwemley - APOC Robert Clift - APOC Bryce Johnson - Alaska Police Standards Council + SB 31 NO ST. EMPLOYEE PAY INCREASE FOR 2 YRS -- Public Testimony <Limited to 3 Minutes> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Review of Governor's Appointees: -- Public Testimony <Limited to 3 Minutes> -- Luis Nieves - Alaska Police Standards Council Ronda Wallace - Alaska Police Standards Council + HB 3 NATL GUARD LEAVE/REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SCR 6 COOPER LANDING BYPASS -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 14 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Time & Date Change -- Budget Subcommittee Close-Out ---------------------------------------- 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0512 COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:20 AM Close-out ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 13 Monday Butrovich 205 12:45 PM Budget Subcommittee Close-out ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Close-out ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM Office of the Governor Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Close-out Mar 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 13 Monday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM Budget Subcommittee Close-Out ---------------------------------------- 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0513 LEGISLATURE Mar 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 4:45 PM Legislature Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 13 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 14 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Close-out ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 13 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM -- Time & Date Change -- + FY18 Subcommittee Budget Close-out ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Mar 23 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:30 AM + Briefings by: Lieutenant General Kenneth S. Wilsbach - Commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Command Region - Commander, Alaskan Command, U.S. Northern Command (Continued on Next Page) 2017-03-13 Senate Journal Page 0514 (Continued from Previous Page) - Commander, Eleventh Air Force Major General Bryan R. Owens - Commanding General, U.S. Army AK Rear Admiral Michael F. McAllister - Commander, Seventeenth U.S. Coast Guard District Major General Laurel J. Hummel - The Adjutant General, AK National Guard - Commissioner, AK Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Addressing Opioid Addiction One Reentrant at a Time Presented by Cathleen McLaughlin and Dr. Jyll Green Sponsored by Senator Micciche Mar 22 Wednesday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Sponsored by Senator Hoffman