Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-03-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0635 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 27, 2019 Seventy-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:06 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Gray-Jackson was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Nancy Campbell, White Fields Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, It is to You, O Lord, I lift my soul, and it is to You that I humbly come on behalf of the Senate. I pray for Your blessing to be upon them this day as they meet together to do the business of the state of Alaska. Guide them, dear Lord, impart your wisdom to them, grant them good health and clarity of mind. I pray for Your Divine protection to cover them and to cover their families. And now, Lord, from Psalms 20:1-3 I pray this over them: "May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; May He send you help from the sanctuary; And strengthen you out of Zion." 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0636 Let Your Holy Presence fill this chamber now, Lord. I thank, you Lord, that You have heard my prayer and that You are here with the Senators and that You will bless their meeting today. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen. Senator Stedman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the seventieth and seventy-first legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 25 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment(s) be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Jessie Chmielowski – Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual(s) during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Birch, Chair; Senators Kawasaki, Giessel, Coghill, Reinbold, Kiehl. 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0637 SJR 6 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit; relating to the budget reserve fund and establishing the savings reserve fund; and relating to the permanent fund. Signing do pass: Senator Shower, Chair; Senator Reinbold. Signing no recommendation: Senator Micciche. Signing amend: Senators Coghill, Kawasaki. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 100 SENATE BILL NO. 100 BY SENATOR MICCICHE, entitled: "An Act naming the Willard E. Dunham Residence Hall." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 37 SENATE BILL NO. 37 "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program" was read the second time. Senator von Imhof, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 526. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 37(FIN) "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0638 Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 37(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 37(FIN) "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 37(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Gray-Jackson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 37(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 89 SENATE BILL NO. 89 "An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Hughes, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 597. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(JUD) was adopted. 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0639 Senator Wilson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1: Delete all material and insert: ""An Act repealing provisions relating to certain campaign expenditures and contributions, the withholding of payment to legislators for per diem and travel expenses in certain instances, certain limitations on gifts by lobbyists to legislators and legislative employees, and certain requirements that a legislator abstain from taking or withholding official action or exerting official influence that could benefit or harm an immediate family member or certain employers; requiring lobbyists to report certain gifts of food or beverage provided to a legislator or legislative employee; and relating to a requirement that a legislator request to be excused from voting in certain instances where the legislator has an ownership or equity interest; and providing for an effective date."" Page 1, line 3, through page 2, line 29: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. AS 15.13.068(a) is amended to read: (a) A [FOREIGN-INFLUENCED CORPORATION OR] foreign national may not, directly or indirectly, in connection with an election under this chapter, make a contribution or expenditure or make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or expenditure. * Sec. 2. AS 15.13.068(b) is amended to read: (b) The provisions of this section prohibit a [FOREIGN- INFLUENCED CORPORATION OR] foreign national from making a contribution or expenditure in connection with a state election only to the extent (1) federal law prohibits the foreign-influenced corporation or foreign national from making a contribution or expenditure in connection with a state election; and (2) permitted by federal law. * Sec. 3. AS 15.13.068(e) is repealed and reenacted to read: (e) In this section, "foreign national" includes (1) an individual who is not a United States citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence under 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20); 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0640 (2) a foreign government, every political subdivision of a foreign government, every official, agent, or representative of a foreign government, and every agency, corporation, or instrumentality of the foreign government or of a political subdivision of a foreign government; (3) a person outside of the United States, unless it is established that the person is an individual and a citizen of and domiciled in the United States, or that the person is not an individual and is organized under or created by the laws of the United States or of any state or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and has its principal place of business in the United States; or (4) a partnership, association, corporation, organization, or other combination of persons organized under the laws of or having its principal place of business in a foreign country. * Sec. 4. AS 24.10.120(a) is amended to read: (a) Salaries, per diem, travel expenses, relocation expenses, and additional allowances for members of the legislature shall be paid as approved by the legislative fiscal officer. [THE LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICER MAY NOT APPROVE PAYMENT FOR A MEMBER'S TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES UNLESS THE MEMBER FIRST PROVIDES A REPORT ESTABLISHING THAT THE TRAVEL HAS A LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE. THE LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICER SHALL PROVIDE A FORM ON WHICH A REPORT UNDER THIS SUBSECTION MUST BE SUBMITTED.] * Sec. 5. AS 24.10.130(b) is amended to read: (b) Legislators and officers and employees of the legislative branch of government may be entitled to a per diem allowance [; HOWEVER, IF A BILL THAT FULLY FUNDS AN OPERATING BUDGET HAS NOT, WITHIN THE FIRST 121 CONSECUTIVE DAYS OF A REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION, INCLUDING THE DAY THE LEGISLATURE FIRST CONVENES IN THAT REGULAR SESSION, BEEN PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE, A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE IS NOT ENTITLED TO A DAILY PER DIEM ALLOWANCE FOR A DAY THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION AFTER THAT 121-DAY PERIOD UNTIL THE FIRST DAY AFTER A BILL THAT FULLY FUNDS AN OPERATING BUDGET IS PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0641 OR THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEXT REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICHEVER OCCURS EARLIER. IN THIS SUBSECTION, "PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE" HAS THE MEANING GIVEN IN AS 01.10.070]. * Sec. 6. AS 24.10.130(c) is amended to read: (c) The Alaska Legislative Council shall adopt a policy in accordance with [(b) OF THIS SECTION AND] AS 39.23.540(d) regarding reimbursement for moving expenses applicable to all legislators and an applicable [PAYMENT OF A] per diem allowance policy. The policy must set conditions for the reimbursement for moving expenses and payment of per diem and prescribe the amounts of reimbursement adapted to the special needs of the legislative branch as determined by the council. * Sec. 7. AS 24.45.051 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (c) A lobbyist required to report to the commission under (a) of this section, who provides or pays for food or beverage for immediate consumption by a legislator or legislative employee or a spouse or domestic partner of a legislator or legislative employee shall report the date the food or beverage was provided or paid for and the recipient's name and relationship to the legislator or legislative employee, unless the food and beverage (1) cost $15 or less; or (2) are provided as part of an event that is open to all legislators or legislative employees. * Sec. 8. AS 24.45.121(a) is amended to read: (a) A lobbyist may not (1) engage in any activity as a lobbyist before registering under AS 24.45.041; (2) do anything with the intent of placing a public official under personal obligation to the lobbyist or to the lobbyist's employer; (3) intentionally deceive or attempt to deceive any public official with regard to any material fact pertinent to pending or proposed legislative or administrative action; (4) cause or influence the introduction of a legislative measure solely for the purpose of thereafter being employed to secure its passage or its defeat; (5) cause a communication to be sent to a public official in the name of any fictitious person or in the name of any real 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0642 person, except with the consent of that person; (6) accept or agree to accept any payment in any way contingent upon the defeat, enactment, or outcome of any proposed legislative or administrative action; (7) serve as a member of a state board or commission, if the lobbyist's employer may receive direct economic benefit from a decision of that board or commission; (8) serve as a campaign manager or director, serve as a campaign treasurer or deputy campaign treasurer on a finance or fund-raising committee, host a fund-raising event, directly or indirectly collect contributions for, or deliver contributions to, a candidate, or otherwise engage in the fund-raising activity of a legislative campaign or campaign for governor or lieutenant governor if the lobbyist has registered, or is required to register, as a lobbyist under this chapter, during the calendar year; this paragraph does not apply to a representational lobbyist as defined in the regulations of the Alaska Public Offices Commission, and does not prohibit a lobbyist from making personal contributions to a candidate as authorized by AS 15.13 or personally advocating on behalf of a candidate; (9) offer, solicit, initiate, facilitate, or provide to or on behalf of a person covered by AS 24.60 a gift, other than food or [A NONALCOHOLIC] beverage for immediate consumption [UNDER AS 24.60.080(a)(2)(A),] or a compassionate gift under AS 24.60.075; however, this paragraph does not prohibit a lobbyist from providing (A) a gift to a legislator or legislative employee who is a member of the lobbyist's immediate family as defined in AS 24.60.990(a), if the gift is unconnected to the recipient's legislative status; (B) tickets to a charity event described in AS 24.60.080(a)(2)(B); or (C) a contribution to a charity event under AS 24.60.080(c)(10); (10) make or offer a gift or a campaign contribution whose acceptance by the person to whom it is offered would violate AS 24.60 or AS 39.52. * Sec. 9. AS 24.60.030(e) is amended to read: (e) A legislator may not directly, or by authorizing another to act on the legislator's behalf, 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0643 (1) agree to, threaten to, or state or imply that the legislator will take or withhold a legislative, administrative, or political action, including support for or opposition to a bill, employment, nominations, and appointments, as a result of a person's decision to provide or not provide a political contribution, donate or not donate to a cause favored by the legislator, or provide or not provide a thing of value; (2) state or imply that the legislator will perform or refrain from performing a lawful constituent service as a result of a person's decision to provide or not provide a political contribution, donate or not donate to a cause favored by the legislator, or provide or not provide a thing of value; or (3) unless required by the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature [EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN (g) OF THIS SECTION OR WHILE PARTICIPATING IN A PUBLIC DISCUSSION OR DEBATE], take or withhold official action or exert official influence that could substantially benefit or harm the financial interest of a person [(A) WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATOR'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY; (B) BY WHOM THE LEGISLATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATOR'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY IS EMPLOYED; (C)] with whom the legislator is negotiating for employment [; (D) FROM WHOM THE LEGISLATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATOR'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY HAS, IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING 12- MONTH PERIOD, RECEIVED MORE THAN $10,000 OF INCOME]. * Sec. 10. AS 24.60.030(g) is amended to read: (g) Unless [OTHERWISE] required by the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, a legislator may not vote [SHALL DECLARE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BEFORE VOTING] on a question [BEFORE A COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATURE, AND SHALL REQUEST TO BE EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON A QUESTION BEFORE A HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE,] if the legislator [OR A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATOR'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY] has an equity or ownership [A FINANCIAL] interest in a business, investment, 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0644 real property, lease, or other enterprise if the interest is substantial and the effect on that interest of the action to be voted on is greater than the effect on a substantial class of persons to which the legislator belongs as a member of a profession, occupation, industry, or region [THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE STATE. HOWEVER, NOTWITHSTANDING (e)(3) OF THIS SECTION AND THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION, A LEGISLATOR MAY VOTE ON AN APPROPRIATION BILL THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS 37.07.020(a) OR 37.07.100]. * Sec. 11. AS 24.60.080(a) is amended to read: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a legislator or legislative employee may not (1) solicit, accept, or receive, directly or indirectly, a gift worth $250 or more, whether in the form of money, services, a loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, promise, or other form, or gifts from the same person worth less than $250 that in a calendar year aggregate to $250 or more in value; (2) solicit, accept, or receive a gift with any monetary value from a lobbyist, an immediate family member of a lobbyist, or a person acting on behalf of a lobbyist, except (A) food or [NONALCOHOLIC] beverage for immediate consumption [(i) WITH A VALUE OF $15 OR LESS; OR (ii) PROVIDED AS PART OF AN EVENT THAT IS OPEN TO ALL LEGISLATORS OR LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES]; (B) a contribution to a charity event, tickets to a charity event, and gifts to which the tickets may entitle the bearer; however, under this subparagraph a legislator or legislative employee may not solicit, accept, or receive from the same lobbyist, an immediate family member of the lobbyist, or a person acting on behalf of the lobbyist, tickets to a charity event, gifts to which the tickets may entitle the bearer, or both, that in a calendar year aggregate to $250 or more in value; in this subparagraph, "charity event" means an event the proceeds of which go to a charitable organization with tax- free status under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) and that the Alaska legislative council has approved in advance; the tickets may entitle the bearer to admission to the event, to 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0645 entertainment, to food or beverages, or to other gifts or services in connection with the charity event; (C) a gift that is unconnected with the recipient's legislative status and is from a member of the legislator's or legislative employee's immediate family; (D) a gift delivered on the premises of a state facility and accepted on behalf of a recognized nonpolitical charitable organization; or (E) a compassionate gift under AS 24.60.075. * Sec. 12. AS 39.23.540(d) is amended to read: (d) The commission shall make available to the governor and presiding officers of each house of the legislature a final report of its findings and recommendations as to the rate and form of compensation, benefits, and allowances for legislators, the governor, the lieutenant governor, and each principal executive department head during the first 10 days of a legislative session. Subject to [AS 24.10.130(b) AND] (g) of this section, and unless a bill disapproving all the recommendations for all officers listed in this section is enacted into law within 60 days after the recommendations are submitted to the governor and presiding officers of each house of the legislature, a recommendation as to the compensation, benefits, and allowances for (1) a legislator has the force of law and becomes effective on the first day of the next regular legislative session; and (2) the governor, the lieutenant governor, and each principal executive department head has the force of law and becomes effective on the first day of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the recommendation is submitted. * Sec. 13. AS 15.13.068(c), 15.13.068(d); AS 24.60.030(j)(2), and 24.60.990(a)(6) are repealed. *Sec. 14. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Senator Wilson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Coghill objected. 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0646 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 89(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 2 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Olson, Wilson Nays: Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski Excused: Gray-Jackson and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Kiehl offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, line 18: Delete "[OR A" Insert "or the legislator's spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child, or nondependent child living with the legislator, [A" Page 2, line 23, following "legislator": Insert "or the legislator's spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child, or nondependent child living with the legislator," Senator Kiehl moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 89(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 2? 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0647 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Micciche, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson Excused: Gray-Jackson and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Kiehl offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 2, lines 14 - 27: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 2. AS 24.60.030(g) is amended to read: (g) Unless otherwise required by the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, a legislator shall declare a conflict of interest before voting on a question before a committee of the legislature [,] and shall request to be excused from voting on a question before a house of the legislature if action on the question by the committee or that house could affect the legislator by a financial loss or gain that is (1) $1,000 or more; and (2) greater than the resulting financial loss or gain by a substantial class of persons to which the legislator belongs as a member of a profession, occupation, industry, or region [, IF THE LEGISLATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATOR'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A BUSINESS, INVESTMENT, REAL PROPERTY, LEASE, OR OTHER ENTERPRISE IF THE INTEREST IS SUBSTANTIAL AND THE EFFECT ON THAT INTEREST OF THE ACTION TO BE VOTED ON IS GREATER THAN THE EFFECT ON THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE STATE. HOWEVER, NOTWITHSTANDING (e)(3) OF THIS SECTION AND THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION, A LEGISLATOR MAY VOTE ON AN APPROPRIATION BILL THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS 37.07.020(a) OR 37.07.100]." Senator Kiehl moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Costello objected. 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0648 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 89(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 3? YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Micciche, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson Excused: Gray-Jackson and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(JUD) "An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 89(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Hoffman, Hughes, Micciche, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wilson Nays: Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Wielechowski Excused: Gray-Jackson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(JUD) passed the Senate. 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0649 Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations In Memoriam - Spiros Gialopsos Representatives Drummond, Tuck Senator Birch Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Keith Nore Senator Coghill Representative Wilson Honoring - Major Felisa Wilson Senator Wielechowski Representative LeDoux 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 Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 28 through evening plane time, March 31. Without objection, Senator Begich was excused. 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0650 SB 93 Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to a workforce enhancement program for health care professionals employed in the state; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 100 Senators Bishop, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act naming the Willard E. Dunham Residence Hall." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Birch moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, May 2 through morning plane time, May 6. Without objection, Senator Birch was excused. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from noon plane time, March 29 through evening plane time, March 31. Without objection, Senator Coghill was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from April 8 through April 10. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. President Giessel made the following appointments: Victims' Advocate Selection Committee Senator Costello Senator Hughes Statewide Suicide Prevention Council Senator Micciche Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission Senator Giessel 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0651 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 37 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 37(FIN) "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 89 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(JUD) "An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., March 29, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:23 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0652 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 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION 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** ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0653 FINANCE 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 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 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> ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SJR 6 CONST AM:APPROP. LIMIT; RESERVE FUND -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0654 JUDICIARY (continued) 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 - Sign Up by 7:00 p.m. -- <Time Limit of 1 minute> Mar 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Appointee: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics - H. Conner Thomas += SJR 6 CONST AM:APPROP. LIMIT; RESERVE FUND -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE 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 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 Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 90 COOK INLET: NEW ADMIN AREA;PERMIT BUYBACK -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0655 STATE AFFAIRS 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 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 -- Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 34 NAMING SCOTT JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE <Pending Referral> -- Public Testimony -- + HB 88 NAMING TROOPER GABE RICH MEMORIAL BRIDGE <Pending Referral> -- Public Testimony -- Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apr 02 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 7:45 AM Agenda to be Announced 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0656 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (continued) 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 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + - Division of Health Care Services - Medicaid Services -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0657 TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Division of Facilities Services Apr 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Process ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA 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 ---------------------------------------- 2019-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0658 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 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