Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-04-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0903 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 24, 2019 One Hundredth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Begich was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Hoffman, Shower were absent. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Hoffman be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Shower be excused from a call of the Senate today through evening plane time, April 29. Without objection, Senator Shower was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Gordon Mills, Glacier Valley Baptist Church. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, the Almighty, the Creator of the heavens, the earth, and all of life. You alone are God. You are from everlasting to everlasting. You have revealed yourself to us through your powerful demonstration in creation, through your Word, and especially through your one and only Son Jesus. I pray Father that we would have clarity of mind and heart with a willingness to lead those we serve to seek your direction and will, that we would make choices and decisions that honor you and would lead 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0904 us on the path of righteousness. We live in difficult times, with challenges and choices that will have significant impact on the lives of all the people in this great state of Alaska, and potentially on our nation at large. We need your wisdom. We need your guidance. We need your direction. We need your healing. Father, give us a heart and desire for the truth that you provide, coupled with an attitude of mutual cooperation and concern. Enable us to recognize your Word to indeed be the truth, that to choose your truth is to stand on the side of truth; with the will and the courage to follow it. In this day and time, it takes courage and commitment to live for you. I pray that we would have that will and courage. You have declared and demonstrated that all nations and individuals are held accountable before you; that to follow you brings the best of life and blessing. I pray that we would seek that blessing-the blessing that can come only from you that can bring life and peace to those who 'have a heart for you and for your Word. You are willing to grant us the grace to follow you. I pray that we would be willing to receive it, to live according to it, and to operate in the midst of it. In the Name of your one and only Son Jesus I offer this prayer. Amen. Senator Hughes led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the ninety-eighth and ninety-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0905 Messages from the Governor A Declaration of Disaster Emergency, dated April 18, with an accompanying letter, amending the 2018 Cook Inlet Declaration to include the Chugach Regional Education Attendance Area was received. Letter dated April 22 was received requesting legislative approval of the accompanying amended finance plan for the 2012 September Severe Storm Disasters. The amended declaration and letters had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Standing Committee Reports SB 33 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 33 "An Act relating to pretrial release; relating to sentencing; relating to treatment program credit toward service of a sentence of imprisonment; relating to electronic monitoring; amending Rules 38.2 and 45(d), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(JUD) "An Act relating to rights of a prisoner after arrest; relating to pretrial release; relating to sentencing; relating to the duties of a prosecuting attorney; relating to treatment program credit toward service of a sentence of imprisonment; relating to electronic monitoring; amending Rules 38.2 and 45(d), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Reinbold, Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kiehl. 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0906 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 8, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 9, Department of Corrections The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 7, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 34 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to probation; relating to a program allowing probationers to earn credits for complying with the conditions of probation; relating to early termination of probation; relating to parole; relating to a program allowing parolees to earn credits for complying with the conditions of parole; relating to early termination of parole; relating to eligibility for discretionary parole; relating to good time; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(JUD) "An Act relating to probation and parole; relating to early termination of probation and parole; relating to restoration of a driver's license; relating to eligibility for discretionary parole; relating to good time; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Reinbold, Micciche. Signing do not pass: Senator Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 8, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 9, indeterminate, Department of Administration 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0907 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 95 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act approving the transfer of certain Alaska Railroad Corporation land; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator von Imhof, Cochair; Senators Micciche, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Wielechowski, Olson, Wilson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 3 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the membership of the judicial council. Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senator Reinbold. Signing do not pass: Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 4 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska prohibiting the establishment of, or increase to, a state tax without the approval of the voters of the state; and relating to the initiative process, and recommended it be replaced with 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0908 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(JUD) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska prohibiting the establishment of or increase to a state tax without the approval of the voters of the state, relating to effective dates of laws, and relating to the initiative process. Signing amend: Senator Hughes, Chair. Signing do not pass: Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senators Reinbold, Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 115 SENATE BILL NO. 115 BY SENATOR BISHOP, entitled: "An Act relating to the motor fuel tax; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 116 SENATE BILL NO. 116 BY SENATOR SHOWER, entitled: "An Act relating to elections and voter registration; designating as a class C felony the intentional opening or tampering with certain election materials; establishing an election offense hotline; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0909 Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Jon Van Zyle Senator Reinbold Honoring - The 2019 Senate Floor Staff Senator Coghill, Costello, Giessel Honoring - Mari Jo Parks Senator Wilson Honoring - Juneau Capitals U18 Hockey Team Representatives Hannan, Story Senator Kiehl In Memoriam - Willard E. Dunham Senator Micciche Representative Carpenter In Memoriam - Ronald James Qaggaq Kanayurak Representative Lincoln Senator Olson In Memoriam - Beulah Ballot Representative Lincoln Senator Olson In Memoriam - Captain Roxy Kuuguq Oyagak Jr. Representative Lincoln Senator Olson In Memoriam - Van Derrick Maasak Edwardsen Representative Lincoln Senator Olson In Memoriam - Lela Kiana Oman Representative Lincoln Senator Olson 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0910 Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Tim Gravel Representative Revak Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 10 Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 10 "An Act extending the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, May 16 through evening plane time, May 20; and from morning plane time, May 27 through evening plane time, June 2. Without objection, Senator Gray-Jackson was excused. Senator Reinbold moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, April 26 through morning plane time, April 29. Without objection, Senator Reinbold was excused. 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0911 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., April 26, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:24 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0912 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 Apr 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Presentation: Nuclear Microreactors by: - Marcus Nichol, Director of New Reactor Deployment, Nuclear Energy Institute - John Wagner, Associate Lab Director, Idaho National Laboratory - George Roe & Gwen Holdmann, UAF Alaska Center for Energy & Power - Michael Pawlowski, Chief of Staff, United States Senator Lisa Murkowski ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 24 Wednesday Capitol 106 8:30 AM -- Please Note Time & Location -- -- Joint Meeting with House Education -- + Presentation: "K-12 Funding Considerations" by Mark Foster, Financial Performance Analyst -- Teleconference Listen Only -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 114 VIRTUAL ED; COLL CR FOR HS; MISC ED ADMIN -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0913 FINANCE Apr 24 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 10 EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 74 INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 95 SETBACKS, SUBMERGED LAND, LAND TRANSFERS += SB 66 LABOR STANDARDS/SAFETY; WORKER COMP. <Bill Hearing Canceled> Apr 24 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time -- + SB 32 CRIMES; SENTENCING;MENT. ILLNESS;EVIDENCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 4/25/19> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + David Teal, Legislative Finance Director + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 35 CRIMES;SEX CRIMES;SENTENCING; PAROLE <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 4/24/19> Apr 26 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 39 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 40 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 39 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 40 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0914 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 26 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 24 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 52 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG -- Public Testimony -- += SB 80 INITIATIVE SEVERABILITY -- Public Testimony -- Apr 26 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 52 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG += HB 12 PROTECTIVE ORDERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SJR 9 CONST.AM: APPROP. BILL FOR PUBL EDUCATION ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 25 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 26 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0915 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 73 SUCCESSOR OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 75 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LICENSING REQ'S -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 48 TEMP STATE EMPLOYEES IN PART EXEMPT SVCE -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 02 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE May 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:30 AM + Presentations by: - Brigadier General Torrence Saxe, The Adjutant General, Alaska National Guard Commissioner, Alaska Department of Military & Veterans' Affairs - Name Pending, Representing the Lieutenant General, Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Region, Alaskan Command, Eleventh Air Force - Colonel Adam Lange, Representing the Commanding General, U.S. Army Alaska - Rear Admiral Matthew Bell, Commander, Seventeenth U.S. Coast Guard District ---------------------------------------- 2019-04-24 Senate Journal Page 0916 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 25 Thursday Adams Room 519 7:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- + Special Audit Requests - Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Executive Session - Legal Guidance Regarding the Opinion on the FY18 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - Contract Amendments <Item Above Removed from Agenda> Other Committee Business