Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-02-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1821 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 16, 2022 Thirtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Stedman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Mike Rose, Juneau Christian Center. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, Thank you for another day to live our lives and for your mercy and grace which is available for us. Lord, help us to be mindful that you are omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, and though you are so great, you care for us. Help us to understand that while I can count the seeds in an apple you can count the apples in a seed. And you are concerned even about the small issues in our lives. For that reason, scripture exhorts us to be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving to let our request be known to God and the peace of God which passes all understanding will guard our hearts and minds. Lord, I thank you for the Senate today and all those who assist them. I pray for your presence, your wisdom, your protection, and your favor in their lives today. 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1822 May your kingdom come, and your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. In your Mighty name I pray, Amen. Senator Myers led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the twenty-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor SB 171 Message was received stating the Governor has let the following bill become law without signature and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 171 "An Act disapproving the recommendations of the State Officers Compensation Commission; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 1, SLA 2022 Effective Date: 2/16/2022 Standing Committee Reports Report dated February 16 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Education 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. 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1823 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Kimberly Bergey Signing the report: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Hughes, Stevens, Micciche, Begich. SB 150 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 150 "An Act establishing the second Monday of September of each year as Truck Driver Appreciation Day." Signing do pass: Senator Myers, Chair; Senators Micciche, Shower, Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 133 The Health and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(L&C) "An Act relating to the Alaska savings program for eligible individuals; relating to education savings programs; relating to the Education Trust of Alaska; relating to the Alaska advance college tuition savings fund; relating to the Alaska education savings program for children; and relating to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education." Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilson, Chair; Senators Reinbold, Costello. Signing do pass: Senators Begich, Hughes. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1824 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 197 SENATE BILL NO. 197 BY SENATOR HUGHES, entitled: "An Act relating to direct health care agreements; and relating to unfair trade practices." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 198 SENATE BILL NO. 198 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act providing that Rampart School is located within the Yukon-Koyukuk School District regional educational attendance area; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education & Early Development Governor's transmittal letter dated February 15: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill allowing the Rampart School to become part of the Yukon Koyukuk School District (YKSD). The Rampart School is currently part of the Yukon Flats School District (YFSD). However, by mutual agreement, the YKSD has administered and operated the Rampart School for several years. The community of Rampart is culturally and historically aligned with the communities in the YKSD, and both school districts support placing the Rampart School in the YKSD. 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1825 This legislation allows for maximum local participation with the YKSD School Board. Currently, parents of children at the Rampart School cannot participate in YKSD School Board elections. The proposed legislation will result in a boundary change between the two regional educational attendance areas (REAAs) thereby allowing parents of the Rampart School to participate in school board elections applicable to their community school. REAAs are part of the unorganized borough. Pursuant to Article X, Section 6 of the Alaska Constitution, the legislature serves as the assembly for the unorganized borough. Accordingly, the legislature is the appropriate entity to authorize allowing the Rampart School to become part of the YKSD. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 199 SENATE BILL NO. 199 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to use of income of the Alaska permanent fund; relating to the amount of the permanent fund dividend; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 200 SENATE BILL NO. 200 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to use of income of the Alaska permanent fund; relating to the amount of the permanent fund dividend; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; and providing for an effective date." 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1826 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 201 SENATE BILL NO. 201 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to charitable gaming online ticket sales and activities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Consideration of the Calendar The presence of Senator Stedman was noted. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 72 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senators Hoffman, Bishop, Shower moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 72(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1827 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Kiehl and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 143 SENATE BILL NO. 143 "An Act relating to horizontal property regimes and common interest communities; and relating to mortgages, deeds of trust, and other property liens" was read the third time. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Senator Hoffman objected and Senator Wielechowski was required to vote. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 143 "An Act relating to horizontal property regimes and common interest communities; and relating to mortgages, deeds of trust, and other property liens" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 143 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 143 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1828 Citations Honoring - Miss America Emma Broyles Senator(s) Revak Representative(s) Shaw, Rasmussen Honoring - Susan Pollard Representative(s) Hannan, Story Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring - Naomi Bailey Representative(s) Wool Honoring - West Valley High School Boys' Cross Country Team Representative(s) Wool, Hopkins Senator(s) Kawasaki Honoring - The Forty-Fifth Anniversary of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Operations Representative(s) Nelson, Rauscher Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Karen Ann Kiss Senator(s) Bishop In Memoriam - Byron Dux Da Neik, K'oo Del Ta' Mallott Senator(s) Stedman In Memoriam - Keith Dennis McCavit Senator(s) Wilson In Memoriam - Senator Albert Matthew Kookesh Senator(s) Stedman, Kiehl Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins In Memoriam - Pauline Fredrickson Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins In Memoriam - Marjorie Young Representative(s) Kreiss-Tomkins 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1829 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 81 Senator Shower, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 81 "An Act requiring background investigations of village public safety officer applicants by the Department of Public Safety; relating to the village public safety officer program; and providing for an effective date" for the State Affairs Committee meeting on February 17. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 150 Senator Shower, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent the State Affairs Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 150 "An Act establishing the second Monday of September of each year as Truck Driver Appreciation Day." Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 72 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1830 SB 143 SENATE BILL NO. 143 "An Act relating to horizontal property regimes and common interest communities; and relating to mortgages, deeds of trust, and other property liens" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:30 a.m., February 18, 2022. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:47 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1831 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 Feb 17 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 177 MICROREACTORS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Presentation: An Overview of Microreactor Concepts & Safety by Dr. Ashley Finan, Director, National Reactor Innovation Center + SB 172 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Presentation: Sen. Bill Wielechowski & Nick Moe, Staff for Sen. Wielechowski + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Kim Bergey, Professional Teaching Practices Commission += SB 34 STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS + SB 174 ALLOW NATURAL HAIRSTYLES + SB 112 STUDENT TRANSPORTATION PLANNING <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 18 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1832 FINANCE Feb 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 164 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP; SUPP Department of Education & Early Development FY23 Capital Request + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Governor's FY23 Budget Amendments Neil Steininger, Director of OMB + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 18 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + PRS / TRS Update Ajay Desai, Director of Division of Retirement & Benefits Kevin Worley, Chief Finance Officer, Division of Retirement & Benefits Emily Ricci, Health Care Policy Administrator Jim Puckett, Chief Pension Officer + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor's Appointees: State Medical Board - Dr. Matt Heilala, David Wilson -- Public Testimony on Appointees -- + SB 184 SETTLEMENT TRUSTS & BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1833 JUDICIARY Feb 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 182 INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES -- Public Testimony -- += SB 7 STATE TROOPER POLICIES: PUBLIC ACCESS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 31 PROHIBITING BINDING CAUCUSES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 18 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 16 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Alaska Labor Relations Agency -- Paula Harrison Board of Examiners in Optometry -- Kathleen Rice Board of Pharmacy -- Ramsey Bell Alcoholic Beverage Control Board -- Douglas Moore Board of Veterinary Examiners -- Ciara Vollaro Workers Compensation Appeals Commission -- Stephen Hagedorn -- Public Testimony on all appointees -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 26 REPEAL CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 18 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1834 RESOURCES Feb 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 121 PFAS USE & REMEDIATION; FIRE/WATER SAFETY -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Feb 18 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 161 POLITICAL PARTY DEFINITION + HB 157 APOC; REPORT REFERENDA/RECALL CONTRIBUTOR += SB 115 ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM + SJR 20 URGE PASSAGE OF HEARING PROTECTION ACT -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 66 MEMBERS LEG COUNCIL; LEG BUDGET & AUDIT -- Public Testimony -- + SB 81 VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Uniform Rule 23 Waived **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 17 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 170 MARINE HIGHWAY CORPORATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-02-16 Senate Journal Page 1835 JOINT COMMITTEES REDISTRICTING BOARD Feb 16 Wednesday By Teleconference 11:00 AM Adoption of December 15 meeting minutes Review of Superior Court Decision, Matt Singer, Schwabe Executive Session if appropriate to discuss litigation strategy Possible board action re: litigation matters https://zoom.us/j/92867665317?pwd=NmlCVG50aDNudC9 DVjNJcElVbGp2QT09 ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Feb 22 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Feb 22 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation: Affordable, Sustainable Housing by Mindy O'Neall, Executive Director of the Cold Climate Research Center Sponsored by Senator Kawasaki