Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-03-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2013 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 15, 2022 Fifty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Shower was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Caroline Malseed, St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O God, the fountain of wisdom, whose will is good and gracious, and whose law is truth: I beseech you so to guide and bless our Senators in that State of Alaska, here assembled, that they may enact such laws as shall please you, to the glory of your name and the welfare of this people; I ask this by all the names to which you are known to us. Amen. Senator Begich led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journals for the fifty-third through fifty-sixth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2014 Standing Committee Reports Reports dated March 14 were read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary 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. State Commission for Human Rights Mae Marsh-Prax Lonzo Henderson Alaska Police Standards Council David Ross Signing the reports: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Myers, Hughes, Kiehl. SB 80 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 80 "An Act relating to mental health education" and recommended the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 773. Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Bishop, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Wielechowski, von Imhof. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2015 SB 146 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to costs of and charges for textbooks and other course materials required for University of Alaska courses; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 146(EDC) Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Hughes, Begich. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, University of Alaska The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 168 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 168 "An Act relating to program receipts; and relating to the acceptance of gifts, donations, and grants for the purpose of providing signage for assets under the control of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities." Signing do pass: Senator Bishop, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, von Imhof. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 187 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 187 "An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to the crime of harassment; relating to the duty to register as a sex offender; amending the definition of 'sex offense'; relating to lifetime revocation of a teaching certificate for certain offenses; relating to the definition of 'domestic violence'; relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; relating to arrest authority for pretrial services officers and probation officers; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2016 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to sexual assault; relating to consent; relating to the crime of coercion; relating to sending an explicit image of a minor; relating to the crime of harassment; relating to the duty to register as a sex offender; relating to the definition of 'sex offense'; relating to lifetime revocation of a teaching certificate for certain offenses; relating to the definition of 'domestic violence'; relating to arrest authority for probation officers and pretrial services officers; relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Myers, Hughes, Shower, Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Alaska Judiciary System The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 190 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 190 "An Act extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Stevens, Micciche, Revak. 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2017 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 231 SENATE BILL NO. 231 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act providing that the Alaska Railroad Corporation is subject to the Executive Budget Act; providing that expenditures of the Alaska Railroad Corporation are subject to appropriation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Governor's transmittal letter dated March 11: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill making the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) subject to the Executive Budget Act (AS 37.07) and providing that the expenditures of the ARRC are subject to legislative appropriation. 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2018 This bill requires the ARRC to comply with the Executive Budget Act similar to other public corporations and state agencies. This bill also requires that the ARRC be responsible for the operating, capital, and debt service expenditures of the corporation in accordance with appropriations made by the Legislature. This bill increases the accounting and fee collection oversight by the legislature and the executive branch in relation to the operations of the ARRC, requiring it to engage in the same budgeting and accounting processes as other state agencies. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 232 SENATE BILL NO. 232 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to employee intellectual property." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 233 SENATE BILL NO. 233 BY THE SENATE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to allowable absences for permanent fund dividend qualification; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2019 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 136 SENATE BILL NO. 136 "An Act relating to firearms and other weapons restrictions" was read the second time. Senator Hughes, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1145. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 136(CRA) was adopted. President Micciche stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 136(CRA) will advance to third reading on the March 16 calendar. SB 156 SENATE BILL NO. 156 "An Act relating to COVID-19 immunization rights; and relating to objection to the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine" was read the second time. Senator Wilson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 1970. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 156(HSS) "An Act relating to COVID-19 immunization rights; relating to objection to the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine; relating to COVID-19 vaccination status and eligibility for health care insurance; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Micciche stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 156(HSS) will advance to third reading on the March 16 calendar. Citations Honoring - Vicky Persinger Representative(s) Wool, Hopkins Senator(s) Kawasaki 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2020 In Memoriam - Martin B. Moore Sr. Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Olson 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 196 Senator Costello moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 196 "An Act relating to transparency and compelled speech in public education." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 185 Senators Hughes, Revak, Costello, Stevens, Holland, Wielechowski, Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 185 "An Act relating to exemptions from minimum wage." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 159 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act relating to unemployment benefits." 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, March 28 through evening plane time, March 30. Without objection, Senator Gray-Jackson was excused. Senator Myers moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, April 16 through evening plane time, April 24. Without objection, Senator Myers was excused. 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2021 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 16, 2022. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:34 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2022 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 15 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 17 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Presentation: Update from Broadband Taskforce -- Rescheduled to 03/24/22 -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 225 TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICE PROGRAMS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- += SB 34 STATE-TRIBAL EDUCATION COMPACT SCHOOLS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM += SB 225 TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICE PROGRAMS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2023 FINANCE Mar 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 111 EARLY EDUCATION; READING INTERVENTION -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Presentation: Medicaid Update by Department of Health and Social Services -- Continued from 03/14/22 -- + Presentation: Clean Water Act Section 404 Primacy /Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by the Department of Environmental Conservation + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Alaska Marine Highway System by Department of Transportation & Public Facilities + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 130 ELECTRONIC PULL-TAB GAMES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 26 REPEAL CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 132 CONTROLLED SUB. DATA: EXEMPT VETERINARIAN -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 202 RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 81 VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 62 GAS LEASES; RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND + Presentation: Cook Inlet Update by Department of Natural Resources and Department of Revenue + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2024 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 211 MISSING/MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN; REPORT <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 175 HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY TELEHEALTH -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 189 CRIME OF SEX/HUMAN TRAFFICKING += SB 115 ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM += SB 161 POLITICAL PARTY DEFINITION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 16 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Delayed to 2 PM -- + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Commissioner of DCCED - Julie Sande -- Public Testimony -- += SB 159 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2025 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Mar 18 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 208 CONTRACTORS' INSURANCE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 204 HUNTING PERMIT/TAG AUCTIONS/RAFFLES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 18 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 79 SALTWATER SPORTFISHING OPERATORS/GUIDES += SB 180 PASSENGER VESSEL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE + SJR 23 SUPPORTING NAMING MTN AFTER GAIL PHILLIPS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 15 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 17 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 187 STATE AGENCY PUBLICATIONS -- Public & Invited Testimony -- + SB 207 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS -- Public & Invited Testimony -- + SB 214 LIABILITY: SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP -- Public & Invited Testimony -- += HB 123 STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: + SB 129 ELECTION PAMPHLET INFORMATION RE: JUDGES **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2026 TRANSPORTATION Mar 15 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 226 FUNDS: AK MARINE HWY SYSTEM **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Mar 17 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 170 MARINE HIGHWAY CORPORATION -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 16 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Commerce Community & Economic Development Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 17 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Corrections Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:45 AM + Division of Public Assistance Update -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 15 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM + Department of Revenue Budget Overview 2022-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2027 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 15 Tuesday Adams 519 5:00 PM Procurement, Legislative Audit a. Medicaid Eligibility I.T. Controls Review (ARIES) <Above Item Removed from Agenda> Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Investigation ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 24 Thursday 1:00 PM + Ethics Committee Meeting Meeting will be teleconferenced Anchorage Only: 907-563-9085 Juneau Only: 907-586-9085 Outside Anchorage or Juneau: 1-844-586-9085 APPROVAL OF AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION OTHER BUSINESS ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 16 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Presentation The Economic Potential of Alaska's Mining Industry by Bob Loeffler, and Brett Watson of UAA Sponsored by Senator Micciche