Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-02-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0221 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 8, 2019 Twenty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 10:35 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator von Imhof was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Tari Stage-Harvey, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. We cannot avoid using power, cannot escape the compulsion to afflict the world, so let us, cautious in diction and mighty in contradiction, love powerfully. (Martin Buber) Open our hearts to love not as a fuzzy feeling, but as a commitment to defend the humanity in ourselves and others. Open our eyes to see the gifts in others as well as the blind spots in ourselves. Open our hands so we don’t cling tightly to power and control but reach out for help and guidance. Help us to love powerfully. To use our influence in this world so all creation might live in its fullness. In you I pray, Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0222 Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the twenty-third and twenty-fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Messages dated February 6 were read stating: The House accepts U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s request to address a joint session of the Alaska State Legislature on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The House accepts Chief Justice Joel H. Bolger’s request to address a joint session of the Alaska State Legislature on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The House accepts U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan’s request to address a joint session of the Alaska State Legislature on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Local Boundary Commission 2018 Annual Report to the First Session of the Thirty-First Alaska State Legislature in accordance with AS 44.33.812 University of Alaska Fairbanks Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Annual Report FY 2018 in accordance with AS 16.52.050 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0223 Message dated February 6 was read stating: Chief Justice Joel H. Bolger respectfully requests the opportunity to address a joint session of the Thirty-first Alaska State Legislature for the purpose of the annual State of the Judiciary address on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate accept the request to address the legislature. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Standing Committee Reports SB 25 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 25 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Dental Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Reinbold, Chair; Senators Birch, Bishop, Costello, Gray- Jackson. 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. SB 29 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Marine Pilots; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Reinbold, Chair; Senators Birch, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson. 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. 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0224 SB 36 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 36 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Nursing; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Reinbold, Chair; Senators Costello, Bishop, Birch, Gray-Jackson. 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. SB 37 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 37 "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program." Signing do pass: Senator Wilson, Chair; Senators Begich, Coghill, Stevens, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 46 SENATE BILL NO. 46 BY SENATOR KIEHL, entitled: "An Act relating to restoration of tenure for certain disabled individuals; relating to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0225 SB 47 SENATE BILL NO. 47 BY SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; relating to the practice of physical therapy; and relating to the practice of occupational therapy." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Denise Wartes Senator(s) Kawasaki, Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Representative(s) LeBon In Memoriam - Anne B. Sherman Representative(s) Wool Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were 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 February 13. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0226 Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 10, to plane time. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. SB 22 Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 22 "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." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 16 Senators Hughes, Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 16 "An Act relating to certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits; and relating to the bond requirement for certain alcoholic beverage license holders." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 12 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 12 "An Act relating to assault in the first degree; relating to sex offenses; and relating to credit toward a sentence of imprisonment for time spent in a treatment program or under electronic monitoring." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 26 through evening plane time, March 3. Without objection, Senator Stevens was excused. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 11, to morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Wielechowski was excused. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 22 through evening plane time, February 24. Without objection, Senator Wilson was excused. 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0227 Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 8 through evening plane time, February 10. Without objection, Senator Costello was excused. Senator Reinbold moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 22 through morning plane time, February 23. Without objection, Senator Reinbold was excused. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, February 15 through afternoon plane time, February 17. Without objection, Senator Begich was excused. President Giessel made the following appointments: Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force Senator Micciche Senator Stevens Alaska Lieutenant Governor's Election Policy Work Group Senator Stevens Council of State Governments West Transportation Committee Senator Hughes Agriculture Committee Senator Kawasaki Public Safety Committee Senator Micciche Water and Environment Committee Senator Kawasaki Canada Relations Committee Senator Hughes Energy Committee Senator Micciche 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0228 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 11, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:01 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0229 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 12 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 30 COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS -- Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Presentation: AK's New School Accountability System & School Designations by AK Department of Education & Early Development -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0230 FINANCE Feb 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM - Joint with Senate Health & Social Services - + Alaska Healthcare Transformation Project Update: - Sandra Heffern, Executive Director, Effective Health Design - Scott Leitz, Senior Fellow, NORC at the University of Chicago - Lynne Snyder, Ph.D., Principal Research Scientist, NORC at the University of Chicago Feb 12 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Evaluating Multi-agency Initiatives on Housing & Homelessness by: - Dick Mandsager, Rasmuson Foundation Senior Fellow for Homelessness - Mike Abbott, CEO, Alaska Mental Health Authority - Bryan Butcher, CEO/Executive Director, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation - Brian Wilson, Executive Director, Alaska Coalition on Housing & Homelessness - Jasmine Khan, Executive Director, Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness Feb 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 37 RENEWAL OF VACCINE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Mental Health Board of Trustees - Ken McCarty - John Sturgeon - Joe Riggs Regulatory Commission of Alaska - Dan Sullivan 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0231 FINANCE (continued) Feb 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Introduction & Referral of SSSB 20> OMB Director Arduin Departmental Review: - Public Safety - Law - Corrections - Military & Veterans Affairs - Judiciary - Governor - Legislature Feb 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Introduction & Referral of SSSB 20> Departmental Review Continued: - Natural Resources - Environmental Conservation - Fish & Game - Labor & Workforce Development - Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Administration - Revenue - Education & Early Development - University ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 08 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time & Location Change -- - Joint with Senate Finance - + Presentation: Alaska Health Care Transformation Project Update -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Teleconference Listen Only -- 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0232 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Feb 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Pending Waiver of Uniform Rule 23 -- Overview: Alaska Psychiatric Institute DHSS Division of Behavioral Health -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 7 MED. ASSISTANCE WORK REQUIREMENT -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- -- Teleconference Listen Only -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 08 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 32 CRIMES; SENTENCING;MENT. ILLNESS;EVIDENCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 09 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 32 CRIMES; SENTENCING;MENT. ILLNESS;EVIDENCE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- - Please Arrive 15 min. Early for Sign-in Process - Select a Spokesperson if you are Part of a Group with the Same Message Feb 11 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 32 CRIMES; SENTENCING;MENT. ILLNESS;EVIDENCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 41 NUMBER OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- Feb 13 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 12 ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0233 JUDICIARY (continued) Feb 15 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 12 ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 12 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: - Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Charlie Cross - Nome -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- - Marijuana Control Board Vivian Stiver - Fairbanks Christopher Jaime - Soldotna -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Presentation: Where Alaska Leads the Nation & Other Emerging Sectors - Alaska is #1 in the Nation in the Percentage of Women-Owned Employer Firms by Nolan Klouda, Executive Director, UAA Center for Economic Development -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 16 ALCOHOL LIC:FAIRS,THEATRES,CONCERTS;BONDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0234 RESOURCES Feb 08 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: - Big Game Commercial Services Board: Jason Bunch - Kodiak Cash Joyce - Wasilla Tom Harris - Anchorage - Fishermen's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council: Moses Toyukak, Sr. - Manokotak Marilyn Charles - Emmonak -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 11 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 22 SHELLFISH ENHANCE. PROJECTS; HATCHERIES Feb 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Ambler Access Project Overview & Update by: - Mark Davis, AIDEA Chief Infrastructure Development Officer - Jeff San Juan, AIDEA Infrastructure Development Senior Finance Officer + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Timber Industry Update by: - Chris Maisch, State Forester, Alaska Division of Forestry - David Schmid, Regional Forester, US Forest Service - Alaska Region - Jaeleen Kookesh, Vice President, Sealaska Corporation + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0235 STATE AFFAIRS Feb 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Lieutenant Governor Successor-Designee Johnson -- Teleconference Invitation Only -- += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 33 ARREST;RELEASE;SENTENCING;PROBATION ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointee: Edward Sinclair, Board of Marine Pilots -- Public Testimony -- + Overview: Alaska Railroad by President & CEO Bill O'Leary Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + "Continuation of FY2020 Budget Overviews" by Lori Wing-Heier, Director, Division of Insurance & Sara Chambers, Director, Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 12 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + - Fiscal Situation, Program Requirements, Department History, Missions & Outcomes + - Division Overviews Continuation of Program Overviews - If Necessary -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0236 EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY20 DEED Budget Feb 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY20 DEED Budget ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM Agenda to be Announced Feb 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM Agenda to be Announced Mar 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:00 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Feb 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:15 AM + - "Alaska's Fiscal Situation" by Legislative Finance Division - Department Program Requirements - Department 10-Year Budget History by Legislative Finance Division - Department Mission & Outcomes -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + State Fiscal Overview & Department History, Mission & Outcomes -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + FY20 Budget Proposal Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0237 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Agenda to be Announced Feb 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Agenda to be Announced Mar 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- LAW Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 15 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 02/14/19 -- + FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 06 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Continuation of FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Continuation of FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM Agenda to be Announced Feb 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM Agenda to be Announced Mar 07 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0238 REVENUE Feb 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + - Fiscal Situation, Program Requirements, Department History, Missions & Outcomes + - Division Overviews Continuation of Program Overviews - If Necessary -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Feb 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Agenda TBA Feb 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Agenda TBA Mar 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM Agenda TBA ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Feb 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + FY20 University Budget Feb 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + FY20 University Budget ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-08 Senate Journal Page 0239 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 19 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Feb 20 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Address by the Honorable Joel H. Bolger, Chief Justice Feb 21 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Feb 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM School District Legislative Fly-In Informal Q&A Session Regarding Alaska's Public School System All Senators & School District Participants of the Fly-In are Encouraged to Attend Feb 12 Tuesday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "Feeding Alaska: The Community Impact of Hunger in Alaska" by Andrew Cutting, Jonathan Pistotnik & Matthew Hirschfeld of The Alaska Food Coalition Sponsored by Senator Gray-Jackson