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2022-05-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2657 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 10, 2022 One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Micciche at 11:41 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Olson, Revak were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Bernard Damerval, Senate Page. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, we come together today to thank you for the soul you gave each of us: That which allows us to dream, as you dream; to be creative; to have new ideas and solutions to the problems posed by the world's nature. I thank you for the opportunity to make society in our image as you made us in yours. Father, I ask you to bless our business today and give us the strength to put aside wrath and animosity towards one another, that we may come together and make the most of our vision. Amen. Senator Holland led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred twelfth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2658 Messages from the House Message dated May 9 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 177 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to an increase of an appropriation due to additional federal or other program receipts; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following reports dated May 9, from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration, were received in accordance with AS 23.40.215 and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Confidential Employees Association. Monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. President Micciche referred the reports to the Finance Committee. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2659 Standing Committee Reports HB 411 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 411(CRA) "An Act relating to municipal economic development; relating to municipal tax exemptions and deferrals on economic development property; and relating to economic development" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 411(CRA) "An Act relating to municipal economic development; relating to municipal tax exemptions and deferrals on economic development property; relating to economic development; and relating to a municipal tax exemption for certain farm structures." (Title Change SCR 17) Signing do pass: Senator Hughes, Chair; Senators Gray-Jackson, Myers. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY THE SENATE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 411, relating to municipal 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2660 economic development; relating to municipal tax exemptions and deferrals on economic development property; and relating to economic development. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. The presence of Senators Olson, Revak was noted. Consideration of the Calendar Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the calendar be considered in reverse order on this legislative day. Without objection, it was so ordered. House Bills in Third Reading HB 281 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" which had been held from the May 9 calendar, be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate rescind its previous action in failing Corrected Amendment No. 44. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, the Senate rescinded its action. Corrected Amendment No. 44 was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall Corrected Amendment No. 44 pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Second Reading Corrected Amendment No. 44? 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2661 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Holland, Hughes, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof and so, Corrected Amendment No. 44 passed the Senate. Senators Olson, Revak, Hughes, Shower, Myers, Holland, Reinbold, Costello offered 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39: Page 72, following line 6: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Grants to Municipalities (AS 37.05.315) City of Nome - Arctic Deep Draft 150,300,000 150,300,000 Port (HD 39)" Page 97, following line 10: Insert new material to read: "SOURCE AMOUNT 1243 Statutory Budget Reserve Fund 150,300,000" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Page 126, line 24, following "CAPITAL.": Insert "(a)" Page 126, following line 27: Insert new subsections to read: "(b) The sum of $100,000,000 is appropriated from the budget reserve fund (AS 37.05.540(a)) to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.315 to the Municipality of Anchorage for the Port of Alaska modernization project, to be distributed as follows: (1) $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and (2) $75,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2662 (c) The Municipality of Anchorage shall, not later than February 1, 2023, submit a report on the Port of Alaska modernization project to the co-chairs of the finance committees of each house of the legislature and the legislative finance division. The report must include a financial plan for the Port of Alaska modernization project." Page 140, following line 8: Insert a new subsection to read: "(c) The sum of $30,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.315 to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough for implementation of the 2021 Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation Infrastructure Package." Page 142, line 29, through page 143, line 4: Delete all material and insert: "(l) An amount not to exceed $100,000,000 is appropriated from the budget reserve fund (AS 37.05.540(a)) to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.315 to the Municipality of Anchorage for the Port of Alaska modernization project for the purpose of matching each dollar received in federal funds for the Port of Alaska modernization project, not including funds received in Anchorage, a Municipal Corporation v. United States, Case No. 14-166C, United States Court of Federal Claims." Page 183, line 4: Delete "32 - 36" Insert "32, 33(a), 34 - 36" Page 183, line 13: Delete "47 - 52" Insert "47(a) - (k), 48 - 52" Page 183, line 15: Delete "47 - 52" Insert "47(a) - (k), 48 - 52" Page 183, line 17, following "46(b)": Insert "and (c), 47(l)" 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2663 Page 183, line 18: Delete "and 78 - 83" Insert "78 - 83, and 85" Page 183, line 19, following "46(b)": Insert "and (c), 47(l)" Page 183, line 21: Delete "and 78 - 83" Insert "78 - 83, and 85" Page 183, following line 23: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 85. CONTINGENCY. The appropriation made in sec. 46(c) of this Act is contingent on the Matanuska-Susitna Borough contributing $30,000,000 in matching funds to the 2021 Matanuska- Susitna Borough Transportation Infrastructure Package." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 183, line 26: Delete "47 - 52" Insert "47(a) - (k), 48 - 52" Page 183, line 30: Delete "secs. 85 - 89" Insert "secs. 86 - 90" Senator Olson moved for the adoption of 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39. Senator Bishop objected. Senator Reinbold moved for the adoption of Corrected Amendment No. 1 to 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39: Page 1, following line 8, of the amendment: Insert new material to read: "Page 72, following line 8: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Alaska Trails - Eagle River Greenbelt 12,000,000 12,000,000 Historic Iditarod Trail (HD 13-14)"" 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2664 Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Corrected Amendment No. 1 to 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Second Reading Corrected Amendment No. 1 to 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39? YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Costello, Holland, Hughes, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof and so, Corrected Amendment No. 1 to 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39 failed. President Micciche stated in accordance with Rule 43(b), Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules, engrossment may be waived on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(FIN) am S. Senator Stevens moved to divide the question on 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39 be divided?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Second Reading 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39 Divide the Question? YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof Nays: Costello, Holland, Hughes, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Wielechowski, Wilson 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2665 and so, 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39 was not divided. 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39 was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39 pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Second Reading 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Costello, Gray-Jackson, Holland, Hughes, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Begich, Bishop, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof and so, 2d Corrected Amendment No. 39 passed the Senate. Senators Wielechowski, Kawasaki offered Amendment No. 50 : Page 176, lines 14 - 17: Delete all material and insert: "( v)(1) An amount equal to 10 percent of all revenue from taxes levied by AS 43.55.011, not to exceed $143,000,000, that is not required to be deposited in the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska), is appropriated from the general fund to the oil and gas tax credit fund (AS 43.55.028). (2) The calculation made in (1) of this subsection is established by an interpretation of AS 43.55.028(c) that does not include AS 43.55.024(i) and G) deductible per-taxable barrel credits, which are withheld by a producer and not paid as taxes, as taxes levied against the producer under AS 43.55.011." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 50. Senator Reinbold objected. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 50: 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2666 Page 182, line 29, following "FUND.": Insert "(a)" Page 182, following line 31: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) If the unrestricted state revenue available for appropriation in fiscal year 2023 is insufficient to cover the general fund appropriations that take effect in fiscal year 2023, not including the appropriation made in sec. 76(u) of this Act, the amount necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations that take effect in fiscal year 2023, not including the appropriation made in sec. 76(u) of this Act, is appropriated to the general fund from the budget reserve fund (AS 37.05.540(a))." Page 183, line 3: Delete "and 82" Insert "82(a)" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 50. Senator von Imhof objected. Senator Costello called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 50 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 50? YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Micciche, von Imhof and so, Amendment No. 50 was amended. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2667 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 50 as amended: Page 34, following line 10: Insert "It is the intent of the legislature that the Department of Revenue not permit producers to take tax credits in the amount specified in AS 43.55.024(i) or (j) for each barrel of oil that is taxable under AS 43.55.011(e) and produced during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, estimated to be $952,000,000." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 50 as amended. Senator Reinbold objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 50 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 50 as Amended? YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Costello, Holland, Hughes, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Reinbold, Revak, von Imhof, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 50 as amended failed. SB 107 In accordance with Uniform Rule 48(d), Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to the oil and gas production tax; relating to credits against the oil and gas production tax; relating to payments of the oil and gas production tax; relating to lease expenditures and adjustments to lease expenditures; making public certain information related to the oil and gas production tax; relating to the Department of Revenue; and providing for an effective date" be discharged from the Resources Committee. Senator Revak objected. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2668 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to the oil and gas production tax; relating to credits against the oil and gas production tax; relating to payments of the oil and gas production tax; relating to lease expenditures and adjustments to lease expenditures; making public certain information related to the oil and gas production tax; relating to the Department of Revenue; and providing for an effective date" be discharged from the Resources Committee?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 107 Discharge from Resources Committee? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Costello, Micciche, Myers, Reinbold, Revak, von Imhof, Wilson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 107 was discharged from the Resources Committee. HB 281 Senator Begich called the Senate on the bill. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 50 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 50 as Amended? YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Costello, Hughes, Micciche, Myers, Reinbold, Revak, Stedman, von Imhof, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 50 as amended failed. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2669 Senator Shower offered Corrected Amendment No. 18: Page 182, line 29, following "FUND.": Insert "(a)" Page 182, following line 31: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) If the unrestricted state revenue available for appropriation in fiscal year 2023 is insufficient to cover the general fund appropriations that take effect in fiscal year 2023, not including the appropriation made in sec. 76(u) of this Act, the amount necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations that take effect in fiscal year 2023, not including the appropriation made in sec. 76(u) of this Act, is appropriated to the general fund from the budget reserve fund (AS 37.05.540(a))." Page 183, line 3: Delete "and 82" Insert "82(a)" Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Corrected Amendment No. 18. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Corrected Amendment No. 18 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Second Reading Corrected Amendment No. 18? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Costello, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Revak, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof and so, Corrected Amendment No. 18 was adopted. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2670 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(FIN) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 281(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Begich, Hoffman, Kiehl, Revak, von Imhof and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(FIN) am S 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. In accordance with Uniform Rule 43, engrossment was waived on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(FIN) am S and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration with certified amendments. Third Reading of House Bills HB 282 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(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" was read the third time. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2671 Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be returned to second reading for a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Stedman offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 3, line 21: Delete "23,554,900" in both places Insert "23,556,800" in both places Page 3, line 24: Delete "18,885,100" Insert "18,887,000" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Page 15, line 24, following "Center": Insert "; (7) Confidential Employees Association, representing the confidential unit" Senator Stedman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(FIN) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(FIN) am S "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 282(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2672 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Costello, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Holland, Hughes, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, von Imhof, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Reinbold and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(FIN) am S 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. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 140 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(JUD) "An Act relating to school athletics, recreation, athletic teams, and sports" was before the Senate in third reading on final passage. Senator Wielechowski moved the bill be returned to second reading for amendments. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 3, through page 3, line 18: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. AS 14.14.090 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (b) A school board may establish a policy regarding school sports participation in schools in the district." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Hughes objected. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2673 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 140(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Bishop, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Olson, Stedman, von Imhof, Wielechowski Nays: Costello, Holland, Hughes, Micciche, Myers, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stevens, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Begich called the Senate on the bill. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Bishop be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Bishop was excused. The call was satisfied. Senator Begich offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, line 19: Delete "protected" Page 2, following line 23: Insert a new subsection to read: "(c) A school or a school district that receives federal funding does not have to comply with AS 14.18.150 if compliance might result in the loss of federal funding." Senator Begich moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Reinbold objected. Senator Wilson moved to limit debate to two minutes. Objections were heard. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. Without objection, the motion was withdrawn. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2674 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 140(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 2? YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Begich, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, von Imhof, Wielechowski Nays: Costello, Holland, Hughes, Micciche, Myers, Olson, Reinbold, Revak, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wilson Excused: Bishop and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. President Micciche stated the further consideration of CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(JUD) would be held to the May 11 calendar. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Citations Honoring - Ken Miller Senator(s) Revak, Representative(s) Spohnholz Honoring - Rachel Bylsma Senator(s) Revak Representative(s) Schrage Honoring - Pastor Tari Stage-Harvey Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring - Ann Anderson Representative(s) McCarty, Tilton 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2675 Honoring - John Grohol Representative(s) McCarty Senator(s) Reinbold Honoring - Salvation Army's Juneau Corps Representative(s) Hannan, Story Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring - Michael Williams Sr. Representative(s) Zulkosky Senator(s) Hoffman In Memoriam - Arliss Sturgulewski Senator(s) Begich, Gray-Jackson Representative(s) Josephson In Memoriam - Bill Hudson Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Story, Hannan In Memoriam - Thomas File Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl In Memoriam - Reuben Yost Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl In Memoriam - Sherry Simpson Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Bishop Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2676 Unfinished Business HB 363 Senators Costello, Kawasaki, Begich, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Stevens, Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 363(L&C) "An Act establishing the office of broadband; creating the broadband parity adjustment fund; establishing the Statewide Broadband Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Begich moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from October 1, 2022 through January 11, 2023. Without objection, Senator Begich was excused. Senator Revak moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 6:00 p.m., May 10 through 7:00 p.m., May 15. Without objection, Senator Revak was excused. Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Bishop be excused from a call of the Senate today through evening plane time May 14. Without objection, Senator Bishop was excused. President Micciche made the following appointment: Governor's Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Senator Micciche, ex officio member HB 308 Senator Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 308(FIN) "An Act relating to dementia awareness and health care capacity; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2677 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 282 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(FIN) am S "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 11, 2022. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2678 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS May 10 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled May 13 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2679 FINANCE (continued) May 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 14 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Sunday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 10 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM HB 325 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE <Pending Introduction & Referral> -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2680 JUDICIARY (continued) May 13 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 62 MARRIAGE: WITNESSES/SOLEMNIZATION/CONSENT += HB 325 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE <Pending Introduction & Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 10 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM -- Convene at 5:30 pm -- -- Please Note Time Change -- += HB 133 AK ED SAVINGS PROGRAMS/ELIGIBILITY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 181 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR IN ADS -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 232 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF EMPLOYEES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2681 RESOURCES May 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 05/09/22 -- + SB 106 TAX ON INCOME: O&G S-CORP, P'SHIP <Rescheduled from 05/09/22> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 244 HEARING ESTABLISH DRILLING UNITS/SPACING <Rescheduled from 05/09/22> -- Invited & Public Testimony -- += SJR 11 SUPPORTING ROAD BELT ELECTRICAL LINE <Rescheduled from 05/09/22> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 13 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 10 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HB 163 FORM OF SIGNATURE ON VEHICLE TITLE + HB 118 EXPANDING PRISONER ACCESS TO COMPUTERS + HB 268 DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL:MILITARY MEMBERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 234 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION LIMITS += HB 123 STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES += HB 297 MILITARY MEMBER CHILD PROTECTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2022-05-10 Senate Journal Page 2682 TRANSPORTATION May 10 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HB 104 REFINED FUEL SURCHARGE; SUSP MTR FUEL TAX -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 12 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 12 Thursday Adams 519 7:00 AM + Committee Business a. Mat-Su Office Space Lease Renewal b. Fairbanks Office Space Lease Renewal c. FY2023 Software House International/Microsoft Enterprise Software Renewal Agreement Committee Business - Executive Session a. FY2023 Software House International/Microsoft "Enterprise Mobility + Security E5" Cybersecurity Enhancement Renewal