Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-02-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0293 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 15, 2019 Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 10:34 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Begich, Kiehl were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Coghill, Shower were absent. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent Senators Coghill, Shower be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senators Coghill, Shower were excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Michael Grubbs, Ordained Deacon, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Psalm 67 begins with this bidding: "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that thy way may be known upon the earth, Thy saving power among all nations." Bless our Senators as they discern the right path. Help them assess and prioritize the needs of this great state. Guide our Senators and all staff who support them as the days lengthen, the pressures mount, and the resources dissipate. Help them prioritize the issues before them given the needs of the state. 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0294 Psalm 2 asks us: Why are the nations in an uproar? Why do the people mutter empty threats? The responses to these concerns reside in the well- reasoned, equitable and just actions of our law makers. May unity and common purpose emanate from this chamber. May the good work continue. Amen. Senator Stevens led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the thirtieth and thirty-first legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Representative Sullivan-Leonard and Representative Hopkins called on the Senate to inform the body the House was organized and ready to do business. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Office of the Governor Alaska State Commission for Human Rights 2018 Annual Report in accordance with AS 18.80.150 Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank 2018 Annual Report in accordance with AS 44.81.200 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0295 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 60 SENATE BILL NO. 60 BY SENATOR HUGHES, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska State Defense Force." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Ray Lloyd Smith 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) Hopkins, Wool In Memoriam - Jerry C. Brigham Senator(s) Kawasaki, Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Ruth Piser Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Holly Myles Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0296 In Memoriam - Keith Alan Goss Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Giessel, Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson In Memoriam - Verdie Graham Representative(s) Wilson 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. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Special Orders Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate observe a moment of silence in memory of the Honorable John “Jack” Coghill, who served as a member of the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives, the Alaska Constitutional Convention, the Alaska House of Representatives, the Alaska Senate and served as Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. Without objection, the Senate observed a moment of silence. Adjournment Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 18, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0297 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 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Presentation: University of Alaska: "The Power of University Research" by Dr. Larry Hinzman, UAF Vice Chancellor for Research -- Teleconference Listen Only -- -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 53 UNIV. REPORTING REQS FOR ACCREDITATION -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- -- Teleconference Listen Only -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0298 FINANCE Feb 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS Departmental Review Continued: - Law - Corrections - Military & Veterans Affairs - Judiciary -- Items Below Removed from Agenda -- - Natural Resources - Environmental Conservation - Fish & Game - Labor & Workforce Development - Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Administration - Revenue - Education & Early Development - University Feb 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Departmental Review Continued: - Education & Early Development - Statewide - Health & Social Services - Rescheduled to 2/22 Feb 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Departmental Review Continued: - University of Alaska - Transportation & Public Facilities - Revenue Feb 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Departmental Review Continued: - Fish & Game - Natural Resources - Environmental Conservation + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0299 FINANCE (continued) Feb 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Departmental Review Continued: - Labor & Workforce Development - Administration - Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Governor + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 20 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + Departmental Review Continued: - Health & Social Services - Rescheduled from 2/18/19 - Item Below Removed from Agenda - + Legislative Finance Overview & Analysis by David Teal, Director of Legislative Finance + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 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 Feb 18 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 7 MED. ASSISTANCE WORK REQUIREMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0300 JUDICIARY 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: += SB 41 NUMBER OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES Feb 18 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 12 ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT += SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Presentations: - Alaska Judicial Council by Suzanne DiPietro - Uniform Crime Reporting Annual Report by Kathy Monfreda + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 12 ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT += SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Presentation: Innovation in Alaska by Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld & Asta Kristin SigurJonsdottir += SB 16 ALCOHOL LIC:FAIRS,THEATRES,CONCERTS;BONDS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0301 RESOURCES 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 - Owen Graham, Executive Director, Alaska Forest Association + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 18 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: "Oil & Mining Solutions at the University of Alaska" by Dr. Bill Schnabel, Dean, UAF College of Engineering & Mines Feb 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 43 EXTEND BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD -- Public Testimony -- Feb 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 33 ARREST;RELEASE;SENTENCING;PROBATION += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS -Public Testimony Estimated to Start at 6:00 pm- <Time Limit May Be Set> Feb 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Commissioner-Designee Tshibaka, Department of Administration -- Teleconference <Invitation Only> -- += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS += SB 33 ARREST;RELEASE;SENTENCING;PROBATION ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0302 TRANSPORTATION Feb 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS Feb 20 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:15 PM + Fiscal Situation, FY2020 Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- 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 -- MEETING CANCELED -- 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 ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0303 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Meeting Rescheduled to 2/25/19 -- + FY20 Budget Proposal Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM -- Meeting Rescheduled from 2/18/19 -- + FY20 Budget Proposal Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 20 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Alaska Judiciary Overview Presentations: - Operations of the Alaska Court System - The Alaska Judicial Council - The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- 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 15 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 02/14/19 -- + FY 2020 Budget -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0304 LAW (continued) 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> -- ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Feb 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:15 PM + Fiscal Situation, FY2020 Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- 2019-02-15 Senate Journal Page 0305 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 ---------------------------------------- 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