Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2018-01-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1793 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday January 22, 2018 Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Kelly at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Stedman was excused from a call of the Senate. The seat from District E was vacant. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Pat Casey, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. We pray for all the places in this State and the World where unjust systems reflect the need for institutional change; and for leaders of integrity willing to address them. Amain. Senator Micciche led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the third through sixth legislative days and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 13 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1794 Introduction of Guests Senator Costello introduced the following members of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) delegation: Senator Arnie Roblan, Oregon State Legislature, PNWER President Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam, Legislative Assembly of British Columbia Matt Morrison, PNWER CEO Messages from the Governor A Declaration of Disaster Emergency, dated January 19, regarding the Kenai Peninsula Borough Storm with an accompanying letter was received. The declaration and letter had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Messages from the House Messages dated January 15 and 16 were read stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Thirtieth Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7 for the annual State of the Judiciary address from Chief Justice Craig Stowers. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Thirtieth Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 22 for U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski's annual address to the Legislature. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1795 The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Thirtieth Alaska Legislature at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26 for U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan's annual address to the Legislature. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 112 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112 BY SENATOR GIESSEL, entitled: "An Act relating to the controlled substance prescription database; relating to employer-required drug testing; relating to the office of administrative hearings; relating to the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board; relating to the payment of workers' compensation or benefits; relating to compensable injuries; relating to rehabilitation and reemployment of injured workers; relating to reemployment vouchers; relating to the treatment or care of employees; relating to use of evidence-based treatment guidelines; relating to prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to an employee for a compensable injury; relating to workers' compensation prehearings; relating to the filing of claims for workers' compensation benefits or petitions for other relief; relating to the burden of proof and credibility of witnesses in workers' compensation matters; relating to attorney fees; relating to the filing of a verified annual report; relating to permanent total disability; relating to temporary total disability; excluding independent contractors from workers' compensation coverage; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1796 SB 151 SENATE BILL NO. 151 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the number of superior court judges in the first judicial district; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Ermalee Hickel Representative(s) Claman, Tuck Senator(s) Kelly, Begich, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Egan, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, MacKinnon, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on January 25 and 26. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, February 1 through evening plane time, February 4 and from evening plane time, February 22 through evening plane time, February 25. Without objection, Senator Begich was excused. 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1797 SB 127 Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 127 "An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to controlled substances; relating to victims of criminal offenses; relating to probation; relating to sentencing; relating to treatment program credit for time spent toward service of a sentence of imprisonment; relating to the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; relating to permanent fund dividends; relating to electronic monitoring; relating to penalties for violating municipal ordinances; relating to parole; relating to community work service; relating to revocation, termination, suspension, cancellation, or restoration of a driver's license; relating to the duties of the commissioner of corrections; relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to civil in rem forfeiture actions; providing for an effective date by repealing sec. 193, ch. 36, SLA 2016, sec. 79, ch. 1, 4SSLA 2017, sec. 81, ch. 1, 4SSLA 2017, and sec. 83, ch. 1, 4SSLA 2017; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 130 Senators Wilson, Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 130 "An Act relating to a vote of the people before a broad-based individual income tax or statewide sales tax takes effect." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 132 Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act renaming a portion of the Alaska Safe Children's Act as Bree's Law; relating to Bree's Law programs and Bree's Law activities; relating to dating violence and abuse policy, training, awareness, prevention, and notices; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, January 25 through morning plane time, January 29. Without objection, Senator Wilson was excused. 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1798 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 24, 2018. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:21 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1799 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 Jan 23 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 125 EXTEND BOND AUTH FOR INTERIOR ENERGY PROJ ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Jan 22 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 131 EDUCATION FUNDING; BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 131 EDUCATION FUNDING; BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 26 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1800 FINANCE Jan 22 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: 2017 Fall Revenue Forecast Sheldon Fisher, Commissioner, Dept. of Revenue Ken Alper, Director, Tax Division, Dept. of Revenue Dan Stickel, Chief Economist, Dept. of Revenue Jan 23 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Overview Angela Rodell, CEO, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Bill Moran, Chair, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees Jan 24 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 143 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Jan 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM - Joint with Senate Resources Committee - + Presentation: Update on the Alaska LNG Project Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Jan 26 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Deferred Maintenance Adam Bryan, Capital Budget Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Jan 22 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 43 NEW DRUGS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL -- Public Testimony -- Jan 26 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1801 JUDICIARY Jan 22 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 24 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 26 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Jan 23 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + How Are Alaskans Innovating? Dept. of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Insurance Health Insurance Innovation Waiver Update Lori Wing Heier, Division of Insurance Director Representatives from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Jan 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + How Do We Best Train Alaskans For Jobs? Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development Presentation: Alaska Technical Vocational Education Program (TVEP) Update Greg Cashen, Deputy Commissioner Paloma Harbour, Administrative Services Director Allison Biastock, Alaska Workforce Investment Board Director Aviation Advisory Board Lee Ryan, Ryan Air Gideon Garcia, Northern Air Cargo Tom George, Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association Steve Strait, Board Member -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1802 RESOURCES Jan 22 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Alaska's Mining Filing Claim Process - Department of Natural Resources Division of Mining, Land and Water -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Jan 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Alaska's Oil & Gas Royalty, Unitization Process - Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil & Gas -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Jan 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM - Joint with the Senate Finance Committee - + Update on the Alaska LNG Project: - Alaska Gasline Development Corporation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Jan 26 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Alaska's Oil Production Forecast - Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil & Gas -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Jan 23 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SCR 14 DECORATION OF HONOR AWARD -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Jan 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Jan 23 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1803 TRANSPORTATION (continued) Jan 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 07 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + State of the Judiciary Address by the Honorable Craig Stowers, Chief Justice Feb 22 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Feb 26 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Jan 22 Monday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Lunch & Learn Economic Development in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest Presentation By: Senator Arnie Roblan, Oregon State Legislature PNWER President Mr. Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam Parliamentary Secretary for Technology Legislative Assembly of British Columbia Mr. Matt Morrison, Executive Director and CEO, PNWER Sponsored by Senator Costello 2018-01-22 Senate Journal Page 1804 MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS (continued) Jan 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Presentation by Frank Richard and President Keith Meyer Sponsored by Representative Josephson