Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-03-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0593 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 22, 2019 Sixty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 10:36 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Mike Rose, Juneau Christian Center. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, thank you for the privilege that we have to live in the United States of America. Help us to guard and cherish our liberty and may we never take our freedom for granted. May we continually reflect that we are one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Lord, we thank you for Alaska, our home which is truly the Great Land filled with infinite promise and potential. We seek your help and wisdom in unlocking even greater resources to help our people, our state, our nation and others beyond our borders. May your grace, favor, and wisdom be upon the Senate today for all meetings and deliberations. Heavenly Father I ask that you bless, prosper and protect the families of the Senators and their staff. May your Shalom peace rest upon all who work and assemble here today. In your name I pray, Amen. Senator Reinbold led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0594 Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the sixty-fifth and sixty-sixth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated March 21 was read stating on March 18, 2019, in accordance with art. III, secs. 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 39.05.080, I submitted an appointee for confirmation. The following appointee was forwarded prematurely and has declined to accept the nomination: Commission on Judicial Conduct Hank Bartos – Fairbanks Messages from the House Message dated March 20 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 9 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Requesting the United States Secretary of the Treasury to mint not less than 5,000,000 $1 coins honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich under the Native American $1 Coin Act. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0595 Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Report to the 31st Alaska State Legislature 2019 in accordance with AS 17.30.200 Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 21 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Charles “Chuck” Collins Jr. – Juneau Sarah Lefebvre – Fairbanks State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Dr. Enlow Walker – North Pole 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 Reinbold, Chair; Senators Costello, Gray- Jackson, Birch, Bishop. SB 30 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 30 "An Act establishing the middle college program for public school students; and relating to the powers of the University of Alaska" and recommended it be replaced with 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0596 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 30(EDC) "An Act establishing the Alaska middle college program for public school students; relating to the powers of the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair; Senators Birch, Begich. Signing amend: Senator Costello. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, University of Alaska Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 65 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 65 "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Reinbold, Chair; Senators Birch, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 66 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 66 "An Act relating to the division of labor standards and safety; relating to the division of workers' compensation; establishing the division of workers' safety and compensation; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Reinbold, Chair; Senator Birch. Signing amend: Senators Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson. 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0597 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 89 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 89 "An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Reinbold, Micciche, Shower. Signing amend: Senator Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 95 SENATE BILL NO. 95 BY SENATOR COGHILL, entitled: "An Act approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0598 SB 96 SENATE BILL NO. 96 BY SENATOR WILSON BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the authority of first class cities and home rule cities to issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke, and regulate certain licenses involving alcoholic beverages; and relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - West High School Girls Cross-Country Ski Team 2019 State Champions Senator Costello Representative Claman In Memoriam - Dan A. Carson Senator Kawasaki Representative Hopkins 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 Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 24, to evening plane time. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. Senator Reinbold moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 22 through morning plane time, March 25. Without objection, Senator Reinbold was excused. 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0599 SB 37 Senators Kiehl, Wilson, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 37 "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 96 Senator Shower moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 96 "An Act relating to the authority of first class cities and home rule cities to issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke, and regulate certain licenses involving alcoholic beverages; and relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 77 Senators Coghill, Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 77 "An Act extending the liquefied natural gas storage facility tax credit; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw a prior excusal from March 22 through March 24 (page 491). Without objection, the excusal was withdrawn. 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., March 25, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:57 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0600 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 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Presentation: Power Cost Equalization by Meera Kohler, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Mar 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Date -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 25 Monday Capitol 106 8:00 AM -- Please Note Time & Location -- - Joint with House Education Committee - + Presentation: Alaska Council of School Administrators **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0601 EDUCATION (continued) Mar 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 79 VIRTUAL ED/TEACHER EXAM./COURSE EXAM. -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Thursday Capitol 106 9:00 AM -- Please Note Location Change -- - Joint with House Education Committee - + Presentation: Alaska Board of Education & Early Development Annual Report **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + - Severance Tax - Order of Operations <Item Above Rescheduled from 3/18/19> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Overview of Alaska's WWAMI Program + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + K-12 Education Funding Considerations + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 55 TEMP. APPOINTMENTS TO COURT OF APPEALS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 61 COMM FISHERMEN'S FUND:VESSEL OWNER CLAIMS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Discussion on Permanent Fund Dividend Calculation <Item Above Added to Agenda> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0602 FINANCE (continued) Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Department of Natural Resources: Permitting Leases & Land Conveyances + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Department of Health & Social Services - Office of Children's Services Response to the Citizen's Review Panel by Natalie Norberg, Director -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 25 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 93 MEDICAL PROVIDER INCENTIVES/LOAN REPAYM'T -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- <Time Limit May Be Set> Mar 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 1 REPEAL CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 93 MEDICAL PROVIDER INCENTIVES/LOAN REPAYM'T += SB 1 REPEAL CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- <Time Limit May Be Set> ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0603 JUDICIARY Mar 22 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 23 APPROP:SUPP. PAYMENTS OF PRIOR YEARS' PFD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 24 PFD SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 25 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 33 ARREST;RELEASE;SENTENCING;PROBATION -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SJR 6 CONST AM:APPROP. LIMIT; RESERVE FUND <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 6:00 PM -- Please Note Time & Location -- += SB 23 APPROP:SUPP. PAYMENTS OF PRIOR YEARS' PFD -- Public Testimony -- += SB 24 PFD SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS -- Public Testimony -- Mar 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Appointee: Select Committee of Legislative Ethics - H. Conner Thomas += SJR 6 CONST AM:APPROP. LIMIT; RESERVE FUND <Pending Referral> -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0604 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 69 EXEMPT CHARITABLE GAMING FROM PERMIT/FEES -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- += SJR 8 U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT ON TRADE -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + SB 83 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATION/EXEMPTIONS -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + SB 52 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 44 TELEHEALTH: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; DRUGS **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 52 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Presentation: Alaska LNG Update by Joe Dubler, Interim President, Alaska Gasline Development Association Mar 25 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission - Jessie Chmielowski + Presentation: The Pebble Partnership: Project Update, Draft EIS & Next Steps Mar 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 51 NATL. RES. WATER NOMINATION/DESIGNATION + SB 42 QUITCLAIM LAND TO UNITED STATES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0605 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 90 COOK INLET: NEW ADMIN AREA;PERMIT BUYBACK -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 25 Monday Butrovich 205 5:00 PM -- Please Note Date & Time -- += SJR 6 CONST AM:APPROP. LIMIT; RESERVE FUND -- Public Testimony - Starts at 5:00 p.m. -- <Time Limit May Be Set> Mar 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SJR 6 CONST AM:APPROP. LIMIT; RESERVE FUND + SJR 4 CONST. AM: STATE TAX; INTIATIVE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 6:00 PM -- Please Note Date & Time -- += SJR 4 CONST. AM: STATE TAX; INTIATIVE -- Public Testimony - Starts at 6:00 p.m. -- <Time Limit May Be Set> Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SJR 4 CONST. AM: STATE TAX; INTIATIVE + SJR 5 CONST. AM.:PERMANENT FUND & DIVIDEND -- Public Testimony - Starts at 6:00 p.m. -- <Time Limit May Be Set> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 75 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LICENSING REQ'S -- Public Testimony -- + SB 84 NAMING TROOPER GABE RICH MEMORIAL BRIDGE -- Public Testimony -- 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0606 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 11:15 AM + Department Overview of Governor's Amended Budget - Division of Retirement & Benefits -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + FY20 Department of Education & Early Development Budget ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Apr 02 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM Agenda to be Announced Apr 09 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Budget Closeout Apr 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Continue Budget Closeout if Needed ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Division of Public Assistance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + - Division of Juvenile Justice - Office of Children's Services -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + - Division of Health Care Services - Medicaid Services -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0607 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Apr 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Apr 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Budget Closeout Apr 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Continue Budget Closeout if Needed ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Update on Budget Changes Since February 7, 2019 Meeting Apr 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM Agenda to be Announced Apr 10 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Budget Closeout Apr 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM + Continue Budget Closeout if Needed ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Facilities Services Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Process ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0608 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + FY20 University Budget Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM + FY20 Budget Overview Continued with University President ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 28 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM -- Please Note Location Change -- + Welcome New House Legislators + Public Comment + Election of House Committee Chair and Vice-Chair For 2019-2020 + Advisory Opinions - AO 19-02 - AO 19-03 - AO 19-04 - AO 19-05 + Chair/Staff Report - H 17-3 Complaint Update - 2019 Ethics Training + 2019 Legislation Update + Other Business ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 27 Wednesday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Sharing Hope: Stories from Alaskans Affected by Mental Illness by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Board of Directors: Shirley Holloway, Moderator; Dr. Joanne Gartenberg, Physician; Lily Wertz & Jason Lessard from Anchorage Sponsored by Senator Kiehl 2019-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0609 Mar 28 Thursday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Expanding Broadband in Alaska by Rob Scott, Senior Manager & Network Engineer & Heather Cavanaugh, Director of External Affairs Sponsored by Senator Gray-Jackson