Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2021-03-17 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0471 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 17, 2021 Fifty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 11:06 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Wielechowski, Wilson were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Holland. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, here in this chamber, words are spoken and decisions are made which can shape the lives of generations. We are entrusted with the sacred stewardship of legislating decisions for the future of our state. We ask you to abide here so every word spoken and every vote cast may be just. May your wisdom guide us, and your hand guard us. This, I pray, one nation under God, Amen. Senator Hughes led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Wilson be excused from a call of the Senate today through March 19. Without objection, Senator Wilson was excused. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Wielechowski be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Wielechowski was excused. 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0472 Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the fifty-sixth and fifty-seventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 15 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 12 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Urging the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, to honor the recent lease sales and proceed with permitting in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; urging the President of the United States to defend the 2020 Record of Decision approving the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; opposing designation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a National Monument; and urging the Alaska delegation in Congress to uphold sec. 20001 of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0473 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Revenue Annual Report on the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Calendar Year 2020 in accordance with AS 37.10.430 Alaska Salmon Price and Production Report Calendar Year 2020 in accordance with AS 43.80.060 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 House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 2. Standing Committee Reports Reports dated March 15 were read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee held a hearing on the following appointee(s). A signature on this report 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. Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Dave Talerico Micheal Dennis Bronson Frye Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Holly Andrews Michelle McMullin Signing the reports: Senator Stevens, Acting Chair; Senators Holland, Revak, Gray-Jackson. 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0474 SB 21 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 21 "An Act relating to mobile intensive care paramedics; relating to duties of the State Medical Board and the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Acting Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Revak, Holland. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 27 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 27 "An Act relating to industrial hemp; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Acting Chair; Senators Gray- Jackson, Holland. Signing no recommendation: Senator Revak. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. SB 64 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 64 "An Act relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; relating to application fees for salmon hatchery permits and shellfish enhancement project permits; allowing the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to market aquatic farm products; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Kiehl, von Imhof, Bishop, Micciche, Stevens. 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0475 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 8 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Urging the Alaska delegation in Congress, the United States Department of the Interior, and the Governor to facilitate the completion of a land grant endowment to the University of Alaska, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(RES) Urging the Alaska delegation in Congress, the United States Department of the Interior, and the Governor to facilitate a land grant endowment to the University of Alaska; urging the Alaska delegation in Congress to reintroduce the University of Alaska Fiscal Foundation Act; and urging the Department of Natural Resources to work with the University of Alaska to identify lands suitable for the land endowment. Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Stevens, Micciche, Bishop, von Imhof, Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Education Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 9 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Urging the United States Congress to exempt cruise ships from certain provisions of the Passenger Vessel Services Act and other applicable provisions of federal law for the period 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0476 during which Canadian ports are closed to cruise ships carrying more than 100 people; and urging the President of the United States not to fine or take actions against cruise ships sailing to the state, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Acting Chair; Senators Gray- Jackson, Revak, Holland. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Transportation Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - 2021 Top Five Kuskokwim 300 Finishers Senator(s) Hoffman Representative(s) Zulkosky Honoring - Ellen Rojcewicz Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins In Memoriam - Terrance "Klarantz" Edward Wear Representative(s) Rauscher In Memoriam - Robert Brooks Fischer, Sr. Representative(s) Rauscher In Memoriam - Ralph Steven Rastopsoff Representative(s) Rauscher Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0477 Senator Hughes 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 - Education and Sharing Day, Alaska Representative(s) Drummond Senator(s) Hughes Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business President Micciche made the following appointments: Bond Reimbursement and Grant Review Committee Senator Holland Statewide Suicide Prevention Council Senator Stevens Senator Begich Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., March 19, 2021. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:25 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0478 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 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Presentation: Assessing the Present and Looking to the Future: What are the broadband gaps in Alaska? Lesil McGuire - OneWeb Shawn Williams - Pacific Dataport, Inc -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 36 U OF A REGENTS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 32 COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 10 FREE/REDUCED TUITION FOR ESSENTIAL WORKER -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 19 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 72 SEC. SCHOOL CIVICS EDUCATION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 20 OUT OF STATE TEACHER RECIPROCITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 80 PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0479 FINANCE Mar 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Please Note: All Public Testimony Conducted via Telephone Juneau (907) 586-9085 Anchorage (907) 563-9085 Elsewhere (844) 586-9085 Written Testimony Will Be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov For Nome, Bethel, Kotzebue, Utqiagvik, Unalaska, Dillingham & All Other Locations: Call In/Sign Up by 10:30 a.m. += SB 49 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 51 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 50 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP; SUPP; AMEND -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM Please Note: All Public Testimony Conducted via Telephone Juneau (907) 586-9085 Anchorage (907) 563-9085 Elsewhere (844) 586-9085 Written Testimony Will Be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov For Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, & Matanuska Valley: Call In/Sign Up by 2:30 p.m. += SB 49 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 51 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 50 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP; SUPP; AMEND -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0480 FINANCE (continued) Mar 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Please Note: All Public Testimony Conducted via Telephone Juneau (907) 586-9085 Anchorage (907) 563-9085 Elsewhere (844) 586-9085 Written Testimony Will Be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov For Southeast, Prince William Sound & Kodiak: Call In/Sign Up by 10:30 a.m. += SB 49 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 51 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 50 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP; SUPP; AMEND -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM Please Note: All Public Testimony Conducted via Telephone Juneau (907) 586-9085 Anchorage (907) 563-9085 Elsewhere (844) 586-9085 Written Testimony Will Be Accepted at: finance.committee@akleg.gov For Fairbanks, Interior, Copper River Valley & All Other Locations: Call In/Sign Up by 2:30 p.m. += SB 49 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 51 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 50 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP; SUPP; AMEND -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0481 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 89 ASSISTED LIVING HOMES: HOUSE RULES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 98 ADULT FOSTER CARE FOR DISABLED -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 15 OPEN MEETINGS ACT; PENALTY + Consideration of Governor's Appointees -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 90 ELECTRONIC WILLS -- Public Testimony -- Mar 19 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees -- Public Testimony -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Presentation - Aerospace Day at the Alaska State Capitol by: - Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer - Dr. Kathy Cahill - Director, Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration at UAF - Dr. Robert McCoy - Director, Geophysical Institute at UAF - Mark Lester - CEO, Alaska Aerospace Corporation - Ross Garelick Bell - Executive Director, Aerospace States Association **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0482 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Marital & Family Therapy - Richard Clampitt State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors - Catherine Fritz - Randall Rozier Marijuana Control Board - Christopher Jaime Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - David Koch Board of Examiners in Optometry - Michael Mavencamp -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 87 REINSURANCE; CREDITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 45 AGE FOR NICOTINE/E-CIG; TAX E-CIG. -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 20 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board - Rebecca Dean - Christopher Dean Board of Marital & Family Therapy - Kayla Green State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors - Fred Wallis - Jeffrey Garness - Arpad Magyar Board of Dental Examiners - Brad Heaston - Kelly Lucas - Christina Hansen - Gregory Johnson Fishermen's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council - Marilyn Charles (Continued on Next Page) 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0483 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) (Continued from Previous Page) Board of Nursing - Lena Lafferty - Catherine Hample Marijuana Control Board - Casey Dschaak Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives - Bethel Belisle Board of Social Work Examiners - Brandon Ercanbrack Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners - Sherri Scott Board of Examiners in Optometry - Pam Steffes Occupational Safety and Health Review Board - John Stallone Alaska Labor Relations Agency - Justin Mack -- Invited & Public Testimony -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 97 STATE LAND SALES AND LEASES; RIVERS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Regulatory Commission of Alaska - Robert Pickett - Keith Kurber -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 19 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2021-03-17 Senate Journal Page 0484 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 31 PROHIBITING BINDING CAUCUSES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 74 G.O. BONDS: STATE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 17 Wednesday Adams 519 5:00 PM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Committee Policies - Subcommittees - IT Subcommittee + Committee Business - 2021 Manual of Legislative Drafting - FY20 Legislature Audit - FY22 Legislative Council Budget Request + Contract Approvals - Amendment to Beacon OHSS Contract for COVID-19 Related Safety Services **Streamed live on AKL.tv**