Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-04-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2161 SB 187 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and other appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Dunbar moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2162 Senator Dunbar offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 41, line 10: Delete "Lighting" Insert "Repaving" Senator Dunbar moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Myers objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Bjorkman offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 55, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 19. HOUSE DISTRICTS 7 - 8. Section 1, ch. 18, SLA 2014, page 12, lines 3 - 4, as amended by sec. 22, ch. 3, FSSLA 2019, is amended to read: APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Kenai - Kenai River South and North Beach 1,900,000 1,900,000 and City Dock Dip Net Access (HD 29)" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2163 Page 56, line 19: Delete "Section 23" Insert "Section 24" Page 56, line 21: Delete "17 - 21" Insert "17 - 22" Page 56, line 22: Delete "secs. 24 - 26" Insert "secs. 25 - 27" Senator Bjorkman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Myers objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 55, line 13, following "9 - 24.": Insert "(a)" Page 55, following line 22: Insert new subsections to read: "(b) The unexpended and unobligated balance, not to exceed $5,000 of the total estimated balance of $47,715, of the appropriation 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2164 made in sec. 31, ch. 19, SLA 2018 (Anchorage Coalition of Community Patrols, Inc., purchase of gas cards, decals, radios, and safety equipment for community patrols - $100,000), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to the Federation of Community Councils, Inc., for equipment, gas cards, and vehicle repairs for the Northeast Community Patrol. (c) The unexpended and unobligated balance, after the appropriation made in (b) of this section, not to exceed $5,000 of the total estimated balance of $47,715, of the appropriation made in sec. 31, ch. 19, SLA 2018 (Anchorage Coalition of Community Patrols, Inc., purchase of gas cards, decals, radios, and safety equipment for community patrols - $100,000), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to the Federation of Community Councils, Inc., for equipment, gas cards, and vehicle repairs for the Nunaka Valley Community Patrol. (d) The unexpended and unobligated balance, after the appropriations made in (b) and (c) of this section, estimated to be $37,715 of the total estimated balance of $47,715, of the appropriation made in sec. 31, ch. 19, SLA 2018 (Anchorage Coalition of Community Patrols, Inc., purchase of gas cards, decals, radios, and safety equipment for community patrols - $100,000), is reappropriated to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment as a grant under AS 37.05.316 to the Anchorage Park Foundation for repairs and upgrades to neighborhood parks." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Myers objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3? YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2165 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. Senator Hughes offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 4, following line 13: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Palmer Emergency Food and Community 1,500,000 1,500,000 Services, Inc. - New Building Construction (HD 25-26)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Hughes moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 4? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2166 Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 4, following line 13: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Louise/Susitna/Tyone Community 750,000 750,000 Association (NPC) - Repair and Rebuild Existing Community Building Foundation (HD 29-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Stedman objected. Senator Stedman rose to a point of order. President Stevens cautioned members to proceed in order. Senator Wielechowski rose to a point of order. President Stevens again cautioned members to proceed in order. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 5? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2167 Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Fairbanks North Star Borough - Horseshoe 1,000,000 1,000,000 Downs Road Service Area Maintenance (HD 33-34)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. Senator Hughes offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND City of Palmer - Replacement Fire Engines, 1,230,000 1,230,000 Bush Trucks, and Support Vehicles Purchase (HD 25-26)" 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2168 Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Hughes moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 7? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Matanuska-Susitna Borough – 750,000 750,000 Road Improvement/Upgrades to Eska Street, Grand Avenue, Utah Street, and Granite Street (HD 29-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2169 CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 8? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 9 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Fairbanks North Star Borough – Steamboat 500,000 500,000 Landing Road Service Area Road Reconstruction (HD 33-34)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 9? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2170 Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 9 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 10 : Page 4, following line 10: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Glacier View Community Council 100,000 100,000 - Community Council Water Project (HD 29-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 10. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 10 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 10? YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 10 failed. 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2171 Senator Myers offered Amendment No. 11 : Page 4, following line 13: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND North Pole Community 990,000 990,000 Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - North Pole Plaza Complex Welcome Center Construction (HD 33-34)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 11. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 11 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 11? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Kawasaki, Myers, Shower Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 11 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 12 : Page 4, following line 10: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Hatcher Alpine Xperience - 650,000 650,000 Electrical Infrastructure For Phase 1b and Phase 2 (HD 29-30)" 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2172 Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 12. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 12 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 12? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 12 failed. Senator Shower offered Amendment No. 13 : Page 4, following line 15: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Matanuska-Susitna Borough - 2,950,000 2,950,000 Trapper Creek Service Area Emergency Services Building Construction/Repair (HD 29-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 13. Senator Stedman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 13 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2173 CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 13? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 13 failed. Senators Wielechowski, Hoffman offered Amendment No. 14 : Page 4, following line 8: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Alaska Trails 500,000 500,000 - Alaska Long Trail, Ship Creek Trail, Arctic to Indian (HD 16-32) Anchorage Park Foundation 80,000 80,000 - Alaska Long Trail, Glenn Highway to Far North Bicentennial Park (HD 16-32)" Page 8, following line 27: Insert new material to read: "APPROPRIATION GENERAL ITEMS FUND Chugach State Park Public Use Cabins 420,000 420,000 - Long Trail (HD 6-30)" Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly. Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 14. Senator Shower objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 14 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-12 Senate Journal Page 2174 CSSB 187(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 14? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Hughes, Kaufman, Myers, Shower, Wilson Excused: Olson and so, Amendment No. 14 was adopted.