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2023-05-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1249 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday May 18, 2023 First Day Pursuant to the May 17 Proclamation of the Governor calling for convening of the First Special Session of the Thirty-Third Alaska Legislature, the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 12:06 p.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Hoffman, Kawasaki, Olson were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Shower was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Bjorkman. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear God and Heavenly Father, Thank you for entrusting us with the responsibility of our offices and positions as we do the work for the people of Alaska. Help us to be patient and kind, be quick to understand and slow to anger. Help us to be earnest in our endeavors as we seek to move forward and help us to come to a rapid conclusion, Amen. Senator Bishop led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred twenty-first legislative day of the first session be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1250 Senator Myers moved and asked unanimous consent Senator Shower be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Shower was excused. Messages from the Governor Executive Proclamations Under the authority of Article II, Section 9, and Article III, Section 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska, and in the public interest, I call the Thirty-Third Legislature of the State of Alaska into its first special session in the legislative chambers in Juneau, Alaska, at 10:00 a.m., on May 18, 2023, to consider passage of bills on subjects germane to the titles of the following bills while those bills were under consideration by the Senate and House of Representatives during the first regular session: • CS HB 39 or similar bill making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs. Dated: May 17, 2023 at 9:16 p.m. /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor Under the authority of Article II, Section 9, and Article III, Section 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska, and in the public interest, I hereby amend my proclamation of May 17, 2023, calling the Thirty-Third Legislature of the State of Alaska into special session as follows: The Thirty-Third Legislature of the State of Alaska is called into its first special session at Juneau, Alaska, in the legislative chambers, on May 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., to consider passage of bills on subjects germane to the titles of the following bills while those bills were under consideration by the Senate and House of Representatives during the first regular session: 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1251 • HB 39 or similar bill making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; • HB 41 or similar bill making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program. Dated: May 18, 2023 at 2:10 p.m. /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor Messages from the House HB 51 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to HOUSE BILL NO. 51 "An Act relating to refrigerants designated as acceptable for use under federal law", thus adopting: 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 61 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(STA), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(JUD) am S "An Act relating to restrictions on firearms and other weapons." 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1252 SCR 7 Message dated May 17 was read stating the House passed and returned: 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. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 39 Message dated May 18 was received stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "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 reappropriations; and making supplemental appropriations", thus adopting: 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." HB 41 Message dated May 18 was received stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) am, thus adopting: 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." 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1253 SCR 6 Message dated May 18 was received stating the House passed and returned: 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. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 101 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Authorizing a recess by the House of Representatives or Senate for a period of more than three days. was read the first time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101 Authorizing a recess by the House of Representatives or Senate for a period of more than three days, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 101 Final Passage 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1254 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Myers Excused: Hoffman, Kawasaki, Olson, Shower Absent: Bishop and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Recess Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:23 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 5:44 p.m. President Stevens stated in accordance with Rule 43(b), Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules, engrossment may be waived on all measures transmitted to the House this legislative day. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House (continued) HB 39 Message dated May 18 was read stating pursuant to the Senate request, the House has returned: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "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 reappropriations; and making supplemental appropriations." 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1255 and 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." Senator Giessel moved the Senate rescind its previous action in passing 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." Without objection, the Senate rescinded its previous action. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am S was before the Senate in third reading on final passage. Senator Stedman moved the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 38. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Stedman offered Amendment No. 38 : Page 110, following line 11: Insert new material to read: "Appropriation General Other Allocations Items Funds Funds * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Department of Commerce, Community and * * * * Economic Development * * * * * * * * * * Grants to Named Recipients (AS 37.05.316) Senior Citizens of Interior Alaska 474,054 474,054 Inc. - ADA Compliant Elevator for Salcha Seniors' Community Center (HD 34) 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1256 Alaska Association of Chiefs of 550,000 550,000 Police - State of Alaska Police Policy Manual Project (HD 1-40) Tok Chamber of Commerce 85,000 85,000 - Upgrade Boilers, Heat System and Plumbing (HD 36) Kenny Lake Volunteer Fire 25,000 25,000 Department -Emergency Medical & Rescue Equipment (HD 36) Ninilchik Senior Citizens, Inc. - 150,000 150,000 Kitchen Expansion (HD 6) Grants to Municipalities (AS 37.05.315) Matanuska-Susitna Borough 4,750,000 4,750,000 - Talkeetna Water and Sewer Line Repairs and System Upgrades (HD 28) City of Palmer - Reconstruction 5,000,000 5,000,000 of Public Library (HD 25) City of Wasilla - Airport Runway 5,000,000 5,000,000 Extension (HD 27) Matanuska-Susitna Borough - 1,000,000 1,000,000 Metropolitan Planning Organization Support (HD 25-30) City of Dillingham - Harbor Float 5,000,000 5,000,000 Replacement (HD 37) City of Kenai - Wildwood Drive 600,000 600,000 Roadway Reconstruction (HD 7) Municipality of Anchorage 1,000,000 1,000,000 - Chugiak/Birchwood/Eagle River Rural Road Service Area - Starner Bridge Road & Drainage (HD 24) Municipality of Anchorage 447,500 447,500 - Hillside Limited Road Service Area/Rural Road Service Area - Drainage and Ditching (HD 11) Municipality of Anchorage 200,000 200,000 - Hillside Fire Prevention/Mitigation (HD 11) Municipality of Anchorage 420,000 420,000 - Lower Virgo Avenue Emergency Egress Improvements (HD 9) 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1257 Municipality of Anchorage 1,500,000 1,500,000 - Purchase and Establish Eagle River Cemetery (HD 23) Municipality of Anchorage 2,000,000 2,000,000 - Mary Avenue Area Storm Drainage (HD 10) Kenai Peninsula Borough 670,525 670,525 - Solid Waste Department - Hope Transfer Site Relocation (HD 8) City of Kotzebue 500,000 500,000 - Cape Blossom Port Authority and Development (HD 40) City of Pilot Station - New Heavy 269,410 269,410 Equipment Bulldozer Purchase (HD 39) City of Bethel - Public Safety 500,000 500,000 Communication Tower (HD 38) City of Fairbanks - Polaris Hotel 3,000,000 3,000,000 -Contaminated Materials Abatement (HD 31) * * * * * * * * * * * * Department of Military and Veterans Affairs * * * * * * * * * * * * Construction of a Certified 7,100,000 1,100,000 6,000,000 Veterans Cemetery in Fairbanks Area (HD 34) * * * * * * * * * * * * Department of Natural Resources * * * * * * * * * * * * Snowmobile Trail -250,000 -250,000 Development Program and Grants (HD 1-40) * * * * * * * * * * * * Department of Transportation * * * * and Public Facilities * * * * * * * * Snowmobile Trail 250,000 250,000 Development Program and Grants (HD 1-40)" Adjust fund sources and totals and appropriation and project placements accordingly. 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1258 Senator Stedman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 38. Senator Wielechowski objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 38 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 39(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 38? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Myers Excused: Hoffman, Kawasaki, Olson, Shower and so, Amendment No. 38 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am S was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 39(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 14 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Myers Excused: Hoffman, Kawasaki, Olson, Shower 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1259 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) 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. In accordance with Uniform Rule 43, engrossment was waived on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am S, and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration with certified amendments. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 39 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" which passed the Senate today with engrossment waived, was engrossed and returned to the House on May 19. SCR 101 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101 Authorizing a recess by the House of Representatives or Senate for a period of more than three days, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1260 Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment sine die. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 5:53 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1261 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS May 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2023-05-18 Senate Journal Page 1262 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT May 18 Thursday Adams 519 8:30 AM + Approval of Minutes: -December 14, 2022 -January 24, 2023 -March 7, 2023 Executive Session: A. Preliminary Audit Release - FY22 Single Audit B. LB&A v. Dunleavy Legal Contract C. 40 hr work week Adjournment