Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-04-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2387 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 22, 2022 Ninety-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President pro tempore Stevens at 10:31 a.m. The Senate was convened for the purpose of a technical session. Senator Bishop, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent the roll call of the Senate be waived. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education Annual Update 2021 Standing Committee Reports SB 177 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to microreactors" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(RES) "An Act relating to nuclear facility siting permits; and relating to microreactors." Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Kiehl, von Imhof, Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stevens. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2388 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 180 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 180 "An Act relating to commercial passenger vessel environmental compliance; relating to commercial passenger vessel fees; establishing the wastewater infrastructure grant fund; repealing the authority for citizens' suits relating to commercial passenger vessel environmental compliance; repealing the commercial passenger vessel recognition program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators von Imhof, Micciche. Signing do not pass: Senator Kawasaki. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stevens. Signing amend: Senator Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 196 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 196 "An Act relating to transparency and compelled speech in public education" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 196(EDC) Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stevens. Signing amend: Senators Hughes, Micciche. 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2389 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 199 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 199 "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" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 199(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Bishop, Cochair; Senators Hoffman, von Imhof. Signing do not pass: Senators Wilson, Wielechowski. Signing amend: Senator Olson. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 219 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 219 "An Act providing for the transfer of and addition of names to a personal use cabin permit for a cabin on state land; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Stevens, Micciche, von Imhof. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kiehl. Signing amend: Senator Kawasaki. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2390 SB 228 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 228 "An Act requiring the designation of outstanding national resource water to occur only by statute; relating to the management of outstanding national resource water by the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Stevens, Micciche. Signing do pass: Senator von Imhof. Signing do not pass: Senators Kiehl, Kawasaki. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 238 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 238 "An Act relating to the business of money transmission; relating to money transmission licenses, licensure requirements, and registration through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System; relating to the use of virtual currency for money transmission; relating to authorized delegates of a licensee; relating to acquisition of control of a license; relating to record retention and reporting requirements; authorizing the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to cooperate with other states in the regulation of money transmission; relating to permissible investments; relating to violations and enforcement of money transmission laws; relating to money transmission license exemptions; relating to payroll processing services; repealing currency exchange licenses; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Costello, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Gray-Jackson, Micciche, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2391 HB 54 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 54(FIN) "An Act establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; relating to invasive species management decals; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 54(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Kiehl, von Imhof, Kawasaki, Stevens, Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 132 The Education Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(FIN) "An Act relating to technical education and registered apprenticeships" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(EDC) "An Act relating to technical education and apprenticeships; relating to awarding course credit for activities outside of school hours; relating to concurrent career and technical education programs for students enrolled in public secondary schools; relating to employment of children; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 14) Signing do pass: Senator Holland, Chair; Senators Hughes, Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stevens. 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2392 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 9, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HCR 2 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Supporting the Alaska Ocean Cluster in its mission, efforts, and vision for a vibrant coastal economy in the state, its promotion of a diversified and resilient state economy that creates value from ocean resources, and its building of a statewide integrated ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship relating to the state's ocean economy. Signing do pass: Senator Revak, Chair; Senators Kiehl, von Imhof, Kawasaki, Stevens, Micciche. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, House Rules Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Bishop, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 25, 2022. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:38 a.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2393 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 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + HB 298 ALASKA FOOD STRATEGY TASK FORCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2394 FINANCE Apr 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 162 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += SB 163 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 281 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 282 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + HB 99 PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BD/PRACTICE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 111 DENTAL HYGIENIST ADVANCED PRAC PERMIT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 168 ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FOR STATE BENEFITS -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 102 STATE INSUR. CATASTROPHE RESERVE ACCT. += SB 121 PFAS USE & REMEDIATION; FIRE/WATER SAFETY + HB 155 COURT SYSTEM PROVIDE VISITORS & EXPERTS -- Invited & Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Presentation: Constitutional Budget Reserve Sweep & Reverse Sweep + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation: Cybersecurity by Office of Information Technology + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 164 APPROP: CAP; REAPPROP; SUPP + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2395 FINANCE (continued) Apr 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 28 REGISTRATION OF BOATS: EXEMPTION -- Invited & Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HB 79 SALTWATER SPORTFISHING OPERATORS/GUIDES -- Invited & Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += HB 281 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 282 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 39 BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 62 MARRIAGE: WITNESSES/SOLEMNIZATION/CONSENT += SB 242 EXEMPTIONS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS + SB 183 HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2396 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 196 PUBLIC ED: SPEECH, DISCLOSE INST MATERIAL + HB 246 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS <Pending Introduction & Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Richard "Ole" Larson to the State Board of Parole -- Public Testimony -- += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 196 PUBLIC ED: SPEECH, DISCLOSE INST MATERIAL -- Public Testimony -- += HB 246 ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS <Pending Introduction & Referral> -- Public Testimony -- += SB 124 MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES & MEDS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 22 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2397 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 25 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Consideration of Governor’s Appointees: Board of Nursing - Jody Miller Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives - Hannah St. George -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 227 MUNI ENERGY IMPROVEMNT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 306 EXTEND BOARD OF PHARMACY <Pending Introduction & Referral> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + SB 237 AMBULATORY SURGICAL EMPLOYEES: OVERTIME -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 30 WORKERS' COMP: DEATH; PERM PARTIAL IMPAIR -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HB 132 SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP PROGS; TAX CREDITS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 208 CONTRACTORS' INSURANCE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB 229 STATE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS; CRIMES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SB 230 TRAPPING CABINS: FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2398 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 25 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 133 REMOTE RECREATIONAL SITES; SALES; PERMITS += SB 229 STATE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS; CRIMES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- Consideration of Governor's Appointments: Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission, Glenn Haight -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 230 TRAPPING CABINS: FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION += SB 227 STATE OWNERSHIP OF SUBMERGED LAND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 220 STATE EMPLOYEES: STATE RESIDENCY += SB 119 OATH OF OFFICE -- Public Testimony -- += SB 195 PAY INCREASES FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 167 ELECTIONS; FRAUD; BALLOTS += SB 126 REPEAL 90 DAY SESSION LIMIT -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-04-22 Senate Journal Page 2399 TRANSPORTATION Apr 26 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 166 G.O. BONDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS += HB 90 VEHICLE RENTALS & VEHICLE RENTAL NETWORKS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** Apr 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 231 AK RAILROAD CORP; EXEC BUDGET ACT -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 25 Monday Adams 519 7:30 AM + Executive Session - Consideration of Ombudsman Appointment Apr 27 Wednesday Adams 519 7:30 AM + Executive Session - Consideration of Ombudsman Appointment ---------------------------------------- VICTIMS ADVOCATE SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 25 Monday Adams 519 7:30 AM + Discussion of Legal Advice Relating to Victims' Advocate Appointment Timing