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2023-05-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1111 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday May 12, 2023 One Hundred Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Kawasaki was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Gordon Blue, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia The past is over A new day begun The future waits From strands to be spun The present work Has barely begun Alleluia! Three thousand years The psalm has been sung In temples lost in An extinct tongue Yet still the work Has barely begun 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1112 Alleluia! In God the Lord, Whose word we praise, In God we trust and Will not be afraid, Our hope is bound A vow that was made Alleluia! The future grows From seeds that are sown Let this Senate plant The truth ALL will own So justice thrives With mercy its crown Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Amen. Senator Shower led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred fifteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Kawasaki was noted. Messages from the House SB 38 Message dated May 11 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 38 "An Act establishing the crime of interference with emergency communications." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1113 HB 8 Message dated May 11 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 8 "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles", thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 8(STA) "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Message dated May 11 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 3 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to specie as legal tender in the state; and relating to borough and city sales and use taxes on specie." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 66 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to homicide resulting from conduct involving controlled substances; relating to misconduct involving a controlled substance; relating to sentencing; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1114 Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Fish and Game Status of Brown Bears and other Natural Resources in the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary and Refuge 2022 Annual Report to the Alaska State Legislature in accordance with AS 16.20 Standing Committee Reports SB 95 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to special request specialty organization registration plates; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 942. Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Hoffman, Cochairs; Senators Wilson, Kiehl, Merrick, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson, Cochair. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 12 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 BY SENATORS BISHOP, Merrick, Supporting action by the United States Congress to authorize and appropriate adequate funding for states that assume the dredge and fill permitting program under Section 404 of the 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1115 Clean Water Act; and expressing the intention of the state to assume jurisdiction over the program when funding is available. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 148 SENATE BILL NO. 148 BY SENATOR BISHOP, entitled: "An Act relating to certain fish; and establishing a fisheries rehabilitation permit." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 99 SENATE BILL NO. 99 "An Act establishing a financial literacy education course for public schools; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Tobin, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Education Committee Substitute offered on page 789. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 99(EDC) "An Act establishing a financial literacy education program for public schools; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 99(EDC) will advance to third reading on the May 13 calendar. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1116 Second Reading of House Bills HB 123 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" was read the second time. Senators Dunbar, Merrick, Tobin moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Stevens stated HOUSE BILL NO. 123 will advance to third reading on the May 13 calendar. HB 128 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" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 128(TRA) will advance to third reading on the May 13 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 140 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 140(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1117 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Giessel 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. Third Reading of House Bills HB 23 HOUSE BILL NO. 23 "An Act establishing the month of October as Filipino American History Month" was read the third time. Senators Hughes, Shower, Kaufman, Giessel, Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 23 "An Act establishing the month of October as Filipino American History Month" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 23 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Absent: Stedman and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 23 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1118 HB 56 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" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 56(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Absent: Stedman and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(L&C) passed the Senate. Senator Giessel 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. SCR 2 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, was before the Senate on final passage. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1119 The question being: "Shall 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 2 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Absent: Stedman and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 69 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(CRA) "An Act relating to the reclassification of first class cities as second class cities; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Wielechowski moved the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Wielechowski, Bishop offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 6, following "effect": Insert "on the next occurrence of July 1 that is at least" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Shower objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1120 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(CRA) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 69(CRA) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Absent: Stedman and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(CRA) am S passed the Senate. Senator Giessel 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. Third Reading of House Resolutions HJR 11 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, was read the third time. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1121 The question being: "Shall 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 11 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Absent: Stedman and so, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring – Senate Floor Staff of 2023 Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring – Romayne Hindman Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Carpenter Honoring – Mary Kay Havens Senator(s) Bjorkman, Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan Honoring – Kenneth Arthur Anderson Senator(s) Olson Honoring – Bruce “Cecher” Cech Representative(s) Stapp Senator(s) Kawasaki 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1122 In Memoriam – Felipe Michael Larranaga Senator(s) Kawasaki In Memoriam – Walter Ronald “Ron” Keyes Senator(s) Kawasaki, Bishop Representative(s) Carrick In Memoriam – Senator Dennis Egan Senator(s) Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan, Story In Memoriam – Master Sergeant William L. Dill (Ret.) Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam – Hilda Louise Spires Senator(s) Bjorkman Representative(s) Carpenter In Memoriam – Donald Dean Lust Representative(s) Rauscher Senator(s) Shower Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring – Karey Cooperrider Senator(s) Wielechowski, Kiehl Representative(s) Hannan Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1123 Unfinished Business SJR 12 Senators Bjorkman, Giessel, Myers, Wilson, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Supporting action by the United States Congress to authorize and appropriate adequate funding for states that assume the dredge and fill permitting program under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; and expressing the intention of the state to assume jurisdiction over the program when funding is available. Without objection, it was so ordered. HJR 3 Senator Kawasaki, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent the State Affairs Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Merrick moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, June 1 through evening plane time, June 3. Without objection, Senator Merrick was excused. Announcements SJR 12 Senator Bishop, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Supporting action by the United States Congress to authorize and appropriate adequate funding for states that assume the dredge and fill permitting program under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; and expressing the intention of the state to assume jurisdiction over the program when funding is available, for the Resources Committee meeting today at 3:30 p.m. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1124 Engrossment SB 140 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 56 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 69 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 2 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, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., May 13, 2023. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:04 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1125 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS May 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 15 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1126 FINANCE May 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 88 RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. += SB 95 LICENSE PLATES: SPECIALTY ORGANIZATIONS May 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 48 CARBON OFFSET PROGRAM ON STATE LAND += SB 138 ELECTIONS; VOTER REG.; CAMPAIGNS May 13 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 112 PROFESSION OF PHARMACY <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1127 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 12 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 128 COMMERCIAL SALMON FISHERY CLOSURE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 44 NATUROPATHS: LICENSING; PRACTICE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- <Time Limit May Be Set> -- **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1128 RESOURCES May 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM **Streamed live on AKL.tv** + SJR 12 SECTION 404 CWA PERMIT PROGRAM Uniform Rule 23 Waived -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 104 TIMBER SALE: EXPEDITED/SALVAGE/NEGOTIATED += SB 69 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES May 15 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 13 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2023-05-12 Senate Journal Page 1129 JOINT COMMITTEES REDISTRICTING BOARD May 15 Monday Anch Lio Denali Rm 1:00 PM + 1. Adoption of Agenda + 2. New Member Swearing In, Pending Appointment + 3. Adoption of Minutes + 4. Public Testimony + 5. Review of Legal Counsel of Alaska Supreme Court Decision In the Matter of the 2021 Redistricting Cases, April 21, 2023 + 6. Consideration of Adoption of Interim 2022 Plan as Final 2023 Redistricting Plan + 7. Board Member Comments Teleconference Public Listen-In and Testimony Phone Numbers: Anchorage 563-9085, Juneau 586-9085, Other 844-586-9085.