Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2023-10-16 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1179 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday October 16, 2023 Final Supplement MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 112 A message dated May 17 was received stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(L&C) am "An Act relating to the Board of Pharmacy; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to pharmacies; relating to prescription drug manufacturers; relating to licensing and registration requirements for certain wholesale drug distributors; relating to prescriptions for epinephrine; relating to the administration of epinephrine; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 112(L&C) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. ENROLLMENT HCR 3 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:30 p.m., July 6: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 57, 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1180 relating to home- and community-based services under the medical assistance program; relating to medical assistance for recipients of Medicaid waivers; establishing an adult care home license and procedures; and providing for the transition of individuals from foster care to adult home care settings. Legislative Resolve No. 6 HJR 5 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:05 a.m., June 1: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(FSH) Urging the United States Secretary of Commerce, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and other federal and state agencies to defend the state's fisheries, including the Southeast Alaska troll fishery. Legislative Resolve No. 3 HJR 10 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:43 a.m., July 11: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Disapproving the proposed rule by the National Park Service limiting non-subsistence hunting methods; and urging the National Park Service to withdraw the rule. Legislative Resolve No. 5 HJR 11 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:30 a.m., June 29: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1181 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency to develop a woodstove certification program that addresses the threat to clean and healthy winter air in Fairbanks; and urging the state Department of Environmental Conservation to develop an economically and legally defensible state implementation plan for the Fairbanks North Star Borough nonattainment area. Legislative Resolve No. 7 The following memorandum dated May 25 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in HJR 11, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 4, line 14: Delete "and"" HB 8 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:10 a.m., July 17: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 8(STA) "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles; and providing for an effective date." HB 23 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:10 p.m., July 11: HOUSE BILL NO. 23 "An Act establishing the month of October as Filipino American History Month." 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1182 HB 39 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:00 p.m., June 13: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum dated June 1 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 39(FIN) am S, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 84, line 19: Delete "HD 5" Insert "HD 9" Page 84, line 21: Delete "HD 24" Insert "HD 23" Page 128, line 29: Delete "the" Insert "an" Page 129, line 12: Delete "rates" Insert "methods" Page 132, lines 25 - 26: Delete "sec. 37(a)(9)" Insert "secs. 37(a)(9)" 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1183 Page 137, line 7, following "the": Insert "Alaska Legislature," Page 143, line 27: Delete "Elitnaurviat, Inc." Insert "Elitnaurviat -" Page 143, line 28, following "Center": Insert "Inc." Page 144, line 5: Delete "agreements" Insert "agreement" Page 144, line 15: Delete "agreements" Insert "agreement" Page 144, line 18: Delete "agreements" Insert "agreement" Page 147, line 6, following "AS 21": Insert "received" Page 149, line 4: Delete "of" Insert "," Page 151, line 1, following "for": Insert "the"" HB 41 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:00 p.m., June 13: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1184 expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." The following letter dated May 25 to Ms. Anita Halterman, Chair, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, was attached: "Dear Ms. Halterman: Pursuant to the requirements of AS 37.14.005(c), this letter and the enclosed report describe the funding for FY24 Mental Health programs. The appropriations contained in HB 41 follow the FY24 Mental Health Trust Authority's funding recommendations for the State's integrated comprehensive mental health program. While the statute requires reporting only on general fund expenditures, information regarding expenditures of Authority receipts is also included in the attached report. In HB 41 the Legislature appropriated all but two of the FY24 Mental Health Trust Authority recommendations. Below are the funding differences in HB 41, relative to the Governor's FY24 Mental Health Trust Authority budget proposal. Operating •Legislature increased the Governor's request of $667.0 GF/MH by an additional $333.0 GF/MH to match the Trust's recommendation to support Crisis Now. However, the Legislature transferred the funding from the Behavioral Health Prevention and Early Intervention Grants allocation to the Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery Grants allocation to maintain continuity with a similar reallocation of funds made in FY23; •Legislature increased the Governor's request of $333.0 GF/MH by an additional $167.0 GF/MH to match the Trust's recommendation to further support Crisis Now by providing for new funding in the Emergency Programs allocation; •Legislature added $100.0 GF/MH for Peer Support Certification, which was absent from the Governor's request, to match the Trust's recommendation; •Legislature approved the Governor's request for Aging and Disability Resource Centers in Senior and Disability Services. GF/MH funding 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1185 for these centers was originally recommended by the Trust at $250.0, however, the amount was reduced to $0.0 in the Governor's request; •Legislature approved the Governor's request for IT Application/Telehealth Service System Improvements in Senior and Disability Services. GF/MH funding for these improvements was originally recommended by the Trust at $63.0, however, the amount was reduced to $0.0 in the Governor's request. Capital •Legislature approved the Governor's request for Special Needs Housing Grants in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. GF/MH funding for this grant program was originally recommended by the Trust at $1,750.0, however, the amount was reduced to $1,000.0 in the Governor's request; •Legislature approved the Governor's request for Homeless Assistance Program in the Alaska House Finance Corporation. GF/MH funding for this program was originally recommended by the Trust at $2,850.0, however, the amount was reduced to $850.0 in the Governor's request. The attached report provides a summary of FY24 Operating & Capital appropriations included in HB 41. If you have questions regarding the enclosed reports, please contact Valerie Rose of the Legislative Finance Division at 465-5411. Sincerely, /s/ Representative D. Johnson House Operating Chair Representative Edgmon House Capital Chair Representative Foster House Legislation Chair Enclosures 1. FY24 Mental Health Appropriations Summary (HB 41)" The following memorandum dated May 26 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1186 "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 41(FIN), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 15, line 5: Delete "agreements" Insert "agreement" Page 15, line 15: Delete "agreements" Insert "agreement" Page 15, line 18: Delete "agreements" Insert "agreement"" HB 51 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:45 a.m., August 11: HOUSE BILL NO. 51 am S(efd add S) "An Act relating to refrigerants designated as acceptable for use under federal law; relating to firefighting substances; and providing for an effective date." HB 56 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:26 p.m., June 26: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(L&C) "An Act relating to the certification of veterinarians; exempting veterinarians from the requirements of the controlled substance prescription database; and providing for an effective date." HB 61 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1187 copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:00 a.m., July 18: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(JUD) am S "An Act relating to restrictions on firearms and other weapons." HB 62 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:06 a.m., May 22: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 62(FIN) "An Act relating to the renewable energy grant fund and recommendation program; and providing for an effective date." HB 69 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:06 a.m., June 13: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(CRA) am S "An Act relating to the reclassification of first class cities as second class cities; and providing for an effective date." HB 78 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., July 11: HOUSE BILL NO. 78 "An Act establishing September 10 as Alaska Community Health Aide Appreciation Day." HB 103 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:20 p.m., June 8: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1188 HOUSE BILL NO. 103 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission." HB 112 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:26 p.m., June 26: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(L&C) am "An Act relating to the Board of Pharmacy; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to pharmacies; relating to prescription drug manufacturers; relating to licensing and registration requirements for certain wholesale drug distributors; relating to prescriptions for epinephrine; relating to the administration of epinephrine; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum dated June 5 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSHB 112(L&C) am, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 5, line 7: Delete "and" Page 5, line 12: Delete "bar code" Insert "barcode"" HB 123 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:45 a.m., August 11: HOUSE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to an amendment to the articles of incorporation 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1189 of a corporation organized under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; and providing for an effective date." HB 141 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:45 a.m., August 11: HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act establishing June 9 of each year as Don Young Day." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HR 1 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Establishing a House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs. House Resolve No. 1 HR 2 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2 Establishing a House Special Committee on Fisheries. House Resolve No. 2 HR 3 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1190 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3 Establishing a House Special Committee on Ways and Means. House Resolve No. 3 HR 4 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4 Establishing a House Special Committee on Tribal Affairs. House Resolve No. 4 HR 5 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 5 Establishing a House Special Committee on Arctic Policy, Economic Development, and Tourism. House Resolve No. 5 HR 6 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6 Establishing a House Special Committee on Energy. House Resolve No. 6 HCR 3 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1191 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 57, relating to home- and community-based services under the medical assistance program; relating to medical assistance for recipients of Medicaid waivers; establishing an adult care home license and procedures; and providing for the transition of individuals from foster care to adult home care settings. Legislative Resolve No. 6 HJR 5 A message dated July 20 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(FSH) Urging the United States Secretary of Commerce, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and other federal and state agencies to defend the state's fisheries, including the Southeast Alaska troll fishery. Legislative Resolve No. 3 HJR 10 A message dated July 20 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Disapproving the proposed rule by the National Park Service limiting non-subsistence hunting methods; and urging the National Park Service to withdraw the rule. Legislative Resolve No. 5 HJR 11 A message dated July 20 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1192 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency to develop a woodstove certification program that addresses the threat to clean and healthy winter air in Fairbanks; and urging the state Department of Environmental Conservation to develop an economically and legally defensible state implementation plan for the Fairbanks North Star Borough nonattainment area. Legislative Resolve No. 7 HB 23 A message dated July 20 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 23 "An Act establishing the month of October as Filipino American History Month." Chapter No. 18, SLA 2023 Effective Date: October 18, 2023 HB 56 A message dated July 6 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(L&C) "An Act relating to the certification of veterinarians; exempting veterinarians from the requirements of the controlled substance prescription database; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 14, SLA 2023 Effective Date: July 7, 2023 HB 61 A message dated July 29 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1193 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(JUD) am S "An Act relating to restrictions on firearms and other weapons." Chapter No. 21, SLA 2023 Effective Date: October 27, 2023 HB 62 A message dated May 25 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 62(FIN) "An Act relating to the renewable energy grant fund and recommendation program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 5, SLA 2023 Effective Date: May 26, 2023 HB 69 A message dated June 21 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(CRA) am S "An Act relating to the reclassification of first class cities as second class cities; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 10, SLA 2023 Effective Date: June 22, 2023 HB 78 A message dated July 20 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 78 "An Act establishing September 10 as Alaska Community Health Aide Appreciation Day." Chapter No. 17, SLA 2023 Effective Date: October 18, 2023 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1194 HB 103 A message dated June 21 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 103 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission." Chapter No. 11, SLA 2023 Effective Date: September 19, 2023 HB 112 A message dated July 6 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(L&C) am "An Act relating to the Board of Pharmacy; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to pharmacies; relating to prescription drug manufacturers; relating to licensing and registration requirements for certain wholesale drug distributors; relating to prescriptions for epinephrine; relating to the administration of epinephrine; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 15, SLA 2023 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 123 A message dated August 28 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to an amendment to the articles of incorporation of a corporation organized under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 25, SLA 2023 Effective Date: August 29, 2023 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1195 HB 128 A message dated May 24 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 128(TRA) "An Act relating to the operation of a tank vessel or oil barge as an oil terminal facility; relating to the definition of 'oil terminal facility'; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 3, SLA 2023 Effective Date: May 25, 2023 HB 141 A message dated August 26 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act establishing June 9 of each year as Don Young Day." Chapter No. 24, SLA 2023 Effective Date: November 24, 2023 SCR 2 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 56, exempting controlled substances prescribed or dispensed by a veterinarian to treat an animal from the requirements of the controlled substance prescription database. Legislative Resolve No. 8 SCR 6 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1196 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 39, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; amending appropriations; making reappropriations; and making supplemental appropriations. Legislative Resolve No. 10 SCR 7 A message dated July 17 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 51, relating to refrigerants designated as acceptable for use under federal law. Legislative Resolve No. 9 SB 10 A message dated May 24 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 10 am H "An Act providing for trapping licenses for active members of the Alaska National Guard and military reserves without charge; making sport fishing, hunting, and trapping permanent identification cards available to certain disabled veterans without charge; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 4, SLA 2023 Effective Date: January 1, 2024 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1197 SB 25 A message dated June 16 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill June 13 and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 25(FIN) "An Act relating to inactive state accounts and funds; relating to the curriculum improvement and best practices fund; relating to the fuel emergency fund and fuel emergency grants; relating to the special Alaska Historical Commission receipts account; relating to the rural electrification revolving loan fund and loans from the fund; and relating to the Exxon Valdez oil spill unincorporated rural community grant fund and grants from the fund." Chapter No. 6, SLA 2023 Effective Date: September 11, 2023 SB 38 A message dated July 20 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 38 "An Act establishing the crime of interference with emergency communications." Chapter No. 19, SLA 2023 Effective Date: October 18, 2023 SB 48 A message dated May 23 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(FIN) "An Act relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to lease land for carbon management purposes; establishing a carbon offset program for state land; authorizing the sale of carbon offset credits; authorizing the use of land and water 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1198 within the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area for a carbon offset project; authorizing the undertaking of carbon offset projects on land in legislatively designated state forests; relating to oil and gas lease expenditures; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 2, SLA 2023 Effective Date: May 24, 2023 SB 55 A message dated June 16 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill June 14 and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(FIN) am H "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 9, SLA 2023 Effective Date: June 30, 2023 SB 57 A message dated July 29 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the sharing of confidential health information between the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to home- and community-based services under the medical assistance program; relating to medical assistance for recipients of Medicaid waivers; establishing a host care home license and procedures; providing for the transition of individuals from foster care to host home care settings; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 22, SLA 2023 Effective Date: See Chapter 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1199 SB 58 A message dated July 19 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 58(FIN) "An Act relating to Medicaid eligibility; expanding eligibility for postpartum mothers; conditioning the expansion of eligibility on approval by the United States Department of Health and Human Services; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 16, SLA 2023 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 80 A message dated June 16 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill June 13 and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 80 "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 7, SLA 2023 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 81 A message dated June 16 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill June 13 and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 81 am "An Act relating to the office of victims' rights; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 8, SLA 2023 Effective Date: June 14, 2023 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1200 SB 87 A message dated August 30 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 87 "An Act relating to a lumber grading training program and lumber grading certificates; relating to use of lumber graded and certified by a person holding a lumber grading training program certificate; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 26, SLA 2023 Effective Date: August 31, 2023 SB 98 A message dated June 23 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(FIN) "An Act requiring the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to manage the power cost equalization endowment fund; requiring the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to publish certain reports relating to the power cost equalization endowment fund; relating to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation's management and investment of the power cost equalization endowment fund; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 12, SLA 2023 Effective Date: July 1, 2023 SB 119 A message dated August 5 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 119 "An Act relating to state identifications and driver's licenses for persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections; relating to state identifications issued by the Department of Corrections; 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1201 relating to the duties of the commissioner of corrections; relating to misconduct involving confidential information; relating to voter identification; relating to identification for fishing permits; relating to identification for debtor financing statements; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 23, SLA 2023 Effective Date: January 1, 2024 SB 123 A message dated July 29 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(L&C) "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers' license requirements; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 20, SLA 2023 Effective Date: July 30, 2023 SB 126 A message dated June 27 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 126 "An Act relating to the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; relating to architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 13, SLA 2023 Effective Date: June 28, 2023 HB 8 The following letter was dated July 20 and received July 21 at 3:45 p.m.: 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1202 "Dear Speaker Tilton: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 8(STA) "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles; and providing for an effective date." I vetoed this bill because it creates unnecessary bureaucracy by regulating a recreational activity. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 39 The following letter was dated June 18 and received June 19 at 1:50 p.m.: "Dear Speaker Tilton: On this date, I have signed, with line item vetoes, the following bill passed during the first special session of the Thirty-Third Alaska State Legislature, and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 1, FSSLA 2023 Effective Date: See Chapter This budget, with line item vetoes, represents prudent and fiscally responsible investments in public safety, public education, and 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1203 economic development. The vetoes made were the result of a thorough evaluation and consistent application of the priorities of my administration to preserve general funds for savings and ensure fiscal stability. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 41 The following letter was dated June 18 and received June 19 at 1:50 p.m.: "Dear Speaker Tilton: On this date, I have signed, with line item vetoes, the following bill passed during the first special session of the Thirty-Third Alaska State Legislature, and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(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." Chapter No. 2, FSSLA 2023 Effective Date: See Chapter The Mental Health Capital and Operating budget, with line item vetoes, represents prudent and fiscally responsible investments in the states comprehensive mental health program. The vetoes made were the result of a thorough evaluation and consistent application of the priorities of my administration to preserve general funds for savings and ensure fiscal stability. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1204 HB 51 The following letter was dated August 26 and received August 29 at 11:14 a.m.: "Dear Speaker Tilton: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: HOUSE BILL NO. 51 am S(efd add S) "An Act relating to refrigerants designated as acceptable for use under federal law; relating to firefighting substances; and providing for an effective date." House Bill 51 does not provide alternatives to aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) for firefighting. If AFFF is removed from a community, residents will have no capabilities to fight a large-scale fire. When balancing the environment and life and safety of Alaskans, this bill falls short by removing a lifesaving tool from the toolbox. Accordingly, because this bill offers no alternatives to AFFF leaving Alaskans vulnerable to a preventable and unfortunate event to happen, I have vetoed the bill. I encourage the legislature to find a sustainable solution to this problem and not just a partial solution. Additionally, I welcome Representative Wright to reintroduce the original draft of this legislation, which helped Alaskan consumers prepare for the upcoming transition of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry to the next generation of refrigerants. I look forward to working with the legislature to address rd this issue when we begin the second half of the 33 Alaska State Legislature in January. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" Amendments dated May 22 and June 21 to the Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated May 13, with accompanying letters dated May 25 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1205 and June 21 were received. The amendments expand the widespread flooding disaster to include the Northwest Arctic, Fairbanks North Star, and North Slope Boroughs; City of Galena; and the Iditarod, Lower Kuskokwim, Lower Yukon, Yukon-Koyukuk, and Bering Strait Regional Education Attendance Areas. The letters, amended declarations, and initial finance plans were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated August 8 and accompanying letter dated August 9, regarding record flooding of Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River, were received and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. The following letter dated August 25 was received: "President Stevens and Speaker Tilton: On May 13, 2023, I declared a State Disaster Emergency for the Alaska Gateway, Yukon Flats, Copper River, and Kuspuk Regional Education Attendance Areas (REAA) to assist in response to moderate and severe/record flooding from ice jams and rapid snowmelt that impacted the Taylor Highway near Chicken, the City of and Native Village of Eagle, the unincorporated community of Circle, the unincorporated community of Glennallen, and the unincorporated community of Crooked Creek. The declaration authorizes funds to be made available for the State's public assistance program for emergency response and protective measures and temporary and permanent infrastructure repairs, the State's individual assistance program, to repair or replace damaged homes and essential personal property, and temporary housing, to support homeowners and renters displaced from their homes, and for administrative and disaster management expenses. The 2023 Spring Flood Disaster was declared a Federal Disaster by the President of the United States on August 23, 2023. I am requesting an initial Federal Authorization of $13,182,180 based on the joint FEMA-State preliminary damage assessment. The total estimated disaster-related permanent response and recovery costs for this disaster have been identified in the joint FEMA-State 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1206 preliminary damage assessment that was conducted this summer, however additional damage may come to light once the work is evaluated for specific disaster awards. Therefore, I request concurrence from the Legislature to increase the funding limitation for this disaster to $13,182,180 of Federal Authorization along with an increase of $4,385,933 to the original $5 million from the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) pursuant to Alaska Statute (AS) 26.23.020(i) and (k), and per AS 26.23.025(a). This initial finance plan is attached. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) will continue to work with all jurisdictions and state agencies to determine community response and recovery needs. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" A Declaration of Disaster Emergency for fire suppression activities, Supplemental General Fund Authority Request dated August 30, and accompanying letter dated September 5, were received. The declaration, request, and accompanying letter were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. The following letter dated September 29 was received: "President Stevens and Speaker Tilton: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocates Hazard Mitigation funds at the end of the Federal Fiscal Year for all Fire Mitigation Assistance Grants (FMAG) that the State received that year. Alaska had 1 FMAG (FM-5473-AK). The Federal Authority required for this program is $1,102,528. The State General Funds required for this program is $306,258.00. The State General Funds are available within the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), with a balance of $22,819,445.44. This serves as the finance plan for the disaster. 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1207 Pursuant to AS 26.23.020(k)(2)(B), I am requesting your concurrence that a special session should not be convened to approve the transfer of funds. A draft concurrence letter for the program is also enclosed. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" A Declaration of State Disaster Emergency and accompanying letter dated October 2, regarding the Talkeetna flooding and riverbank destruction, were received. The declaration and accompanying letter were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of disclosure received from the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, as required by AS 24.60, were published in House Journal Supplement No. 6 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 10. The following were received: Alaska Food Strategy Task Force Report: Part One August 1, 2023 (as required by Chapter 64, SLA 2022) Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report to the Alaska State Legislature July 25, 2023 www.interiorenergyproject.com (as required by Chapter No. 39, SLA 2015) Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Power Cost Equalization Fund Investment Income Schedules July and August 2023 (as required by Chapter 12, SLA 23) 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1208 Dept. of Health Alaska's Opioid Response 2022-2023 Report to the Alaska Legislature October 1, 2023 (as required by AS 17.20.085) Dept. of Health Alaska Vaccine Assessment Program Annual Report (as required by AS 18.09.210) Dept. of Health Quarantine and Isolation Report September 29, 2023 (as required by AS 18.15.393) Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development Alaska Labor Relations Agency 2022 Annual Report June 1, 2023 (as required by AS 23.05.370) Dept. of Public Safety Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application FFY2023 (as required by 34 U. S. C. 10151) Dept. of Public Safety Missing Alaska Natives and American Indians Quarterly Report April 1 - June 30, 2023 The following audit report was received from the Division of Legislative Audit, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, as required by AS 24.20.311: State of Alaska, Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1209 A letter dated June 13 was received stating the Speaker made the following appointments: Bond Reimbursement and Grant Review Committee (AS 14.11.014) Representative Carpenter Coordinated Care Demonstration Project Review Committee (AS 47.07.039) Representative Prax Representative Mina (alternate) Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (AS 14.44.030) Representative Ruffridge Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission (AS 44.19.642) Representative Vance Alaska 9-1-1 Advisory Board (Administrative Order No. 333 - sunsets 12/1/23) Representative Ortiz Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AS 26.27.101; AS 39.50.200) Representative Shaw Representative Stutes (alternate) Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (AS 14.42.015; AS 39.50.200) Representative Coulombe Alaska Energy Security Task Force Representative Rauscher 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1210 Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council (AS 44.33.520) - Bush Caucus Member Representative McCormick Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (AS 16.51.010; AS 39.50.200) Representative Vance Representative Hannan (alternate) Boards and Commissions - Governor's Office Governor's Childcare Task Force Representative Coulombe Education Commission of the States (AS 14.44.060) Representative Story Governor's Advisory Council on Opioid Remediation (AS 44.19.145) Representative Ruffridge Representative Mina Renewable Energy Fund Advisory Committee (AS 42.45.045) Representative Cronk Representative Carpenter Statewide Broadband Advisory Board (Chapter 52 SLA 22; AS 44.33.920) Representative Edgmon Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (AS 44.29.300) Representative McCormick Representative Hannan Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education (AS 47.80.030) Representative Wright, nominee 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1211 Governor's Council on Human and Sex Trafficking Representative Vance Governor's Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Representative Cronk State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (AS 14.34.010) Representative Allard, nominee Pacific States Marine Fisheries (AS 16.45.030) - Resources Committee Member Representative McCabe, nominee Energy Council Energy Council—Executive Committee Representative C. Johnson Representative Rauscher Energy Council—Energy Committee Members Representative Carpenter Representative Tilton Pacific Northwest Economic Region Pacific Northwest Economic Region - PNWER - Delegate Council Representative D. Johnson Representative Rauscher (alternate) Representative Schrage Representative Armstrong (alternate) Pacific Northwest Economic Region – Arctic Caucus Representative McCabe Representative Edgmon (alternate) National Conference on State Legislatures (NCSL) Standing Committees Budgets and Revenue Representative Carpenter Representative Schrage Representative Josephson 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1212 Communications, Financial Services, and Interstate Commerce Representative Stapp Education Representative Ruffridge Representative Allard Representative Galvin Representative Ortiz Representative Story Health and Human Services Representative Ruffridge Representative Mina Representative Josephson Labor and Economic Development Representative Sumner Representative Carrick Representative Armstrong Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety Representative Shaw Representative Josephson Natural Resources and Infrastructure Representative D. Johnson Representative C. Johnson Representative Cronk Representative Schrage Representative Josephson Redistricting and Elections Representative Tilton Representative Schrage Council of State Governments – West (CSG-West) Committees Agriculture and Water Representative Saddler 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1213 Canada Relations Representative D. Johnson Representative Hannan Education Representative Allard Representative Story Representative Schrage Representative Galvin Representative Ortiz Energy and Environment Representative Saddler Representative Mina Representative Schrage Representative Armstrong Representative Josephson Health Representative Prax Representative Mina Representative Armstrong Representative Josephson Housing Representative Sumner Legislative Oversight Working Group Representative C. Johnson Representative Schrage Public Safety Representative Shaw Representative Josephson Council of State Governments (CSG) National Committees Governing Board Representative Tilton Representative C. Johnson Representative Schrage Representative Stutes 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1214 Intergovernmental Affairs Representative Tomaszewski Shared State Legislation Representative C. Johnson HB 39 A letter dated August 28 to Speaker Tilton and President Stevens from the Division of Legislative Finance was received identifying the fiscal notes included in the packet received May 26 that accompanied the operating budget report for the following, which was adopted by the House and Senate May 18: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." The following fiscal notes were itemized in the letter: [Includes only bills that passed the House and Senate.] HB 51-DESIG. REFRIGERANT USE; PFAS USE/DISPOSAL 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities (published 3/31 with SB 67) HB 112-PROFESSION OF PHARMACY 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development (published 5/15) SB 48-CARBON OFFSET PROGRAM; CARBON STORAGE 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development (published 5/13) 9. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources (published 5/16) 10. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources (published 5/16) 11. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources (published 5/16) 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1215 SB 57-ADULT HOME CARE; MED ASSIST.; HEALTH INFO 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Health (published 4/21) SB 81-OFFICE VICTIMS' RIGHTS: COMP, APPTMT 1. Fiscal, Legislative Affairs Agency (published 3/20) SB 87-LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources (published 3/31) SB 98-AK PERM FUND CORP. & PCE ENDOWMENT FUND 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue (published 4/21) 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue (published 4/21) 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue (published 4/21) The Legislative Finance message and fiscal note packet were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:50 a.m., August 29. The following letter dated June 26 was received: "Dear Madam Speaker: We, the following undersigned House members, request you to conduct a poll of the House to determine whether the legislature shall call itself into special session for the purpose of overriding specific vetoes made by the governor to the FY24 operating and capital budget, House Bill 39, "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." This request is made pursuant to AS 24.05.100(a)(2). Sincerely, /s/ /s/ Representative Schrage Representative Ortiz /s/ /s/ Representative Story Representative Hannan /s/ /s/ Representative Armstrong Representative Mina 2023-10-16 House Journal Page 1216 /s/ /s/ Representative Stutes Representative Gray /s/ /s/ Representative Mears Representative Josephson /s/ /s/ Representative Groh Representative Carrick /s/ /s/ Representative Dibert Representative Fields /s/ /s/ Representative Galvin Representative Himschoot A letter dated October 10 from Representative Patkotak, House District 40, to Speaker Tilton, was received tendering his resignation from the House effective October 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 15 Representative Mears added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to reinstate an expanded child tax credit. HB 157 Representative Mears added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 157 "An Act establishing Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday." * * * * * This final supplement completes the record of the legislation for the First Session and the First Special Session of the Thirty-Third Alaska State Legislature. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk