Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-05-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1133 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 8, 2017 One Hundred Twelfth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Begich was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Wielechowski was absent. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Wielechowski be excused from a call of the Senate from May 8 through plane time, May 9. Without objection, Senator Wielechowski was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Romorenzo Marasigan, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, we ask for Your assistance as we deliberate today. Give us Your guidance as we listen and speak on matters important to all the residents of Alaska. With Your assistance today, we will be productive and successful. Also, we ask that you watch over our friends and family while we are busy with the affairs of the State. In Jesus' Name, Amen. Senator Wilson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2017-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1134 Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the one hundred eighth through one hundred eleventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated May 1 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 128 HOUSE BILL NO. 128 BY REPRESENTATIVES ORTIZ, Josephson, entitled: "An Act relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; relating to application fees for salmon hatchery permits; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 229 HOUSE BILL NO. 229 BY REPRESENTATIVE SEATON, entitled: "An Act relating to a bond or cash deposit required for an oil or gas business; relating to claims against an oil and gas business; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2017-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1135 HB 235 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act creating the North Star Medal." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Alaska Youth Orchestras 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) von Imhof, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Honoring - Mike Hodsdon Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) von Imhof, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Jim Duncan Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) von Imhof, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Reverend Jesse Wilson, Jr. Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) von Imhof, Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Dunleavy, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, 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. 2017-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1136 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 10, 2017. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:19 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2017-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1137 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 May 09 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 08 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled May 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled May 12 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 08 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 23 APPROP: CAPITAL BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2017-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1138 FINANCE (continued) May 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 111 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX;PAYMENTS;CREDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 111 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX;PAYMENTS;CREDITS + HB 103 OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS + HB 222 LICENSURE OF MANICURISTS/NAIL TECHS + SB 79 OPIOIDS;PRESCRIPTIONS;DATABASE;LICENSES <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 111 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX;PAYMENTS;CREDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 111 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX;PAYMENTS;CREDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 111 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX;PAYMENTS;CREDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 08 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Please Note Time -- += HB 186 FOOD DONATIONS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 79 OPIOIDS;PRESCRIPTIONS;DATABASE;LICENSES -- Public Testimony -- May 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2017-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1139 JUDICIARY May 08 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 10 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 09 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 08 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2017-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1140 TRANSPORTATION May 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT May 08 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- RFP - 17-33-01 - EXECUTIVE SESSION ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON SB26 May 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM SB 26 APPROP LIMIT & PER FUND:DIVIDEND;EARNINGS Organizational Meeting