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2019-04-29 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0935 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 29, 2019 One Hundred Fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Giessel at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Shower was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Gretchen Bishop, Juneau Friends Meeting. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, we ask you to look down on this body and help us to make the right decisions this day; Help us to do all that we can for the betterment of our great land and its people, this day; Help us to seek justice for all, this day; Help us to lift our voices for those who cannot speak for themselves, this day; Help us to see the light of God in every person we encounter, this day and all days. Senator Kiehl led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the one hundred second through one hundred fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0936 Messages from the House Messages dated April 26 and 27 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 10 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Supporting development of the road belt electrical transmission line; and urging members of the Alaska delegation in Congress to pursue the development of this high-voltage electrical line in the interior of the state. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 14 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to assault in the first degree; relating to harassment; relating to sex offenses; relating to the definition of 'dangerous instrument'; providing for an aggravating factor at sentencing for strangulation that results in unconsciousness; relating to the duties of the prosecuting attorney; and relating to victim notifications." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Senator Micciche added his name as a cross sponsor on the bill. 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0937 Communications Disclosure letters received from the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, in accordance with AS 24.60, will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 3 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 8. Standing Committee Reports SB 10 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 10 "An Act extending the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, von Imhof, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wielechowski, Olson, Wilson, Bishop. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 52 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 52 "An Act relating to alcoholic beverages; relating to the regulation of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages; relating to licenses, endorsements, and permits involving alcoholic beverages; relating to common carrier approval to transport or deliver alcoholic beverages; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to offenses involving alcoholic beverages; amending Rule 17(h), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senator Micciche. Signing amend: Senator Kiehl. Fiscal information forthcoming. 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0938 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 9 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation bill funding public education for grades kindergarten through 12, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(JUD) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to forward funding of public education for grades kindergarten through 12. Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair, Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 12 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(JUD) "An Act relating to protective orders" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Kiehl, Micciche. 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0939 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 39 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 3) Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator von Imhof Cochair; Senators Micciche, Wilson. Signing amend: Senators Wielechowski, Olson. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 40 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(FIN) 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0940 Signing do pass: Senator von Imhof, Cochair; Senators Micciche, Hoffman, Bishop. Signing amend: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Wilson. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 3 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 39, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and making supplemental appropriations. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 75 SENATE BILL NO. 75 "An Act relating to a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle" was read the second time. 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. SENATE BILL NO. 75 was read the third time. 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0941 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 75 "An Act relating to a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 75 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Birch, Bishop, Coghill, Costello, Giessel, Gray- Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Olson, Reinbold, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Shower and so, SENATE BILL NO. 75 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 80 SENATE BILL NO. 80 "An Act relating to proposing and enacting laws by initiative" was read the second time. President Giessel stated SENATE BILL NO. 80 will advance to third reading on the April 30 calendar. Citations Honoring - 2019 Farthest North Girl Scout Council Women of Distinction Senator Kawasaki Representatives Hopkins, Thompson Honoring - Christine Pate Representative Kreiss-Tomkins Honoring - First Korean Congress Representative Kreiss-Tomkins Honoring - Ruth Ann Parsons Representative Kreiss-Tomkins 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0942 Honoring - Lee and Lucas Brown Representative Kreiss-Tomkins Honoring - Sitka High School Track and Field Team 2018 Alaska Division II State Champions Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, Stedman Honoring - Angelina Fraize Representative Tilton Honoring - Richard Neil Crum Representative Tilton Honoring - Kelly Roy Representatives LeDoux, Spohnholz Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Selina James Everson Senator Kiehl Representatives Story, Hannan In Memoriam - Seferino "Nino" Villarreal, Jr. Representative Kreiss-Tomkins In Memoriam - John Clay Phillips Representative Kreiss-Tomkins In Memoriam - Charles Neil Natkong, Sr. Representatives Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz In Memoriam - James Gould Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, Stedman Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0943 Unfinished Business HB 12 Senators Kiehl, Reinbold, Hughes, Micciche, Kawasaki, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Stedman, Bishop, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(JUD) "An Act relating to protective orders." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 75 Senators Gray-Jackson, Stedman, Kawasaki, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 75 "An Act relating to a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 56 Senators Kawasaki, Olson, Wielechowski, Begich, Gray-Jackson, Stevens, Costello moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act establishing May 15 of each year as Hmong-American Veterans Day." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 14 Senators Kawasaki, Begich, Wielechowski, Gray-Jackson, Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(FIN) "An Act relating to assault in the first degree; relating to harassment; relating to sex offenses; relating to the definition of 'dangerous instrument'; providing for an aggravating factor at sentencing for strangulation that results in unconsciousness; relating to the duties of the prosecuting attorney; and relating to victim notifications." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0944 Engrossment SB 75 SENATE BILL NO. 75 "An Act relating to a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle" 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 1:00 p.m., April 30, 2019. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:24 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0945 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 30 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 29 Monday Capitol 106 8:30 AM -- Please Note Time & Location -- -- Joint Meeting with House Education -- + Presentation: "Continuation of K-12 Funding Considerations" by Mark Foster, Financial Performance Analyst -- Teleconference Listen Only -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled May 02 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0946 FINANCE Apr 29 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Postponed Until 9:15 a.m. -- += HB 39 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> += HB 40 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 10 EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL += SB 103 PFD APPROPRIATIONS -- Public Testimony -- Apr 29 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += HB 39 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Bill Hearing Canceled> += HB 40 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 104 APPROPRIATION LIMIT -- Public Testimony -- Apr 30 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 91 NUYAKUK RIVER: HYDROELECTRIC SITE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 33 ARREST;RELEASE;SENTENCING;PROBATION + SB 34 PROBATION; PAROLE; SENTENCES; CREDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0947 FINANCE (continued) May 03 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Sunday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 29 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 01 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 03 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 29 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 71 2019 REVISOR'S BILL -Invited Testimony Followed by Public Testimony- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0948 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 30 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 02 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 29 Monday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 90 COOK INLET: NEW ADMIN AREA;PERMIT BUYBACK May 01 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 03 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Meeting Postponed to 5/1/19 at 3:30 p.m. -- + SB 116 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Meeting Postponed From 4/30/19 -- + SB 116 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 02 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2019-04-29 Senate Journal Page 0949 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