Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-05-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2515 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 7, 2024 One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:48 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Bjorkman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Jubilee Henderson, Senate Page. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, Please guide everyone here as they make important decisions for our wonderful State of Alaska. Grant them wisdom in times of uncertainty and clarity in times of confusion. Amen. Senator Gray-Jackson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred twelfth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2516 Messages from the House SJR 20 Message dated May 6 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20(CRA) Urging the United States Congress to address outages of Automated Weather Observing System stations and Automated Surface Observing System stations occurring in the state. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated May 6 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 19 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 111 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(EDC) BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2517 HB 116 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to grants and costs funded by the restorative justice account; relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 189 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(L&C) am BY THE HOUSE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the sale of alcohol; relating to the posting of warning signs for alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 233 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 233(TRA) am BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to rates and time allowances for motor vehicle warranty work; and relating to unfair practices by manufacturers." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2518 HB 251 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) am BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection requirements; and permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 257 HOUSE BILL NO. 257 BY REPRESENTATIVES MCKAY, Saddler, Carpenter, Josephson, Sumner, Rauscher, Coulombe, Tomaszewski, entitled: "An Act requiring the Department of Natural Resources to make Cook Inlet seismic survey data available to certain persons; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 260 HOUSE BILL NO. 260 am BY REPRESENTATIVES STAPP, Galvin, Schrage, Saddler, Tomaszewski, Sumner, Tilton, entitled: "An Act repealing programs for catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2519 HB 295 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmon to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report from the Office of Management and Budget dated May 6 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Public Employees Local 71 representing the Labor, Trades and Crafts Unit (LTC) in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Stevens referred the report to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports HB 125 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(RES) "An Act relating to trapping cabins on state land; and relating to trapping cabin permit fees" and recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 1611. Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Hoffman, Olson, Cochairs; Senator Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilson, Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2520 HB 219 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 219 "An Act repealing the assistive technology loan guarantee and interest subsidy program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Wilson, Kiehl, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stedman, Olson, Cochairs. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 228 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(STA) am "An Act establishing the Alaska task force for the regulation of psychedelic medicines approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair; Senator Tobin. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kaufman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 238 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief in the third degree; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Claman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kaufman, Tobin. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2521 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 17 The Education Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Urging the United States Congress to pass the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act. Signing do pass: Senator Tobin, Chair; Senators Bjorkman, Gray- Jackson, Stevens, Kiehl. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Special Committee on Tribal Affairs The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Special Committee Reports HB 268 May 6, 2024 Mr. President: Madam Speaker: The Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) "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 supplemental appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2522 respectfully requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 268. In accordance with past practice and usage, the Conference Committee requests authorization to add the monetary terms of collective bargaining agreements for the following bargaining units: Alaska Correctional Officers Association Correctional Officers Unit Alaska Public Employees Association / Supervisory Unit Labor, Trades and Crafts Unit Alaska Graduate Workers Association / UAW Signing the report: Senator Stedman, Chair, Senator Olson; Representative D. Johnson, Chair, Representatives Edgmon, Ortiz. President Stevens granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. President Stevens ruled past precedent and usage allows the Conference Committee to incorporate the specified late-arriving collective bargaining agreements. HB 270 May 6, 2024 Mr. President: Madam Speaker: The Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270(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" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270(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" 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2523 respectfully requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 270. In accordance with past practice and usage, the Conference Committee requests authorization to add the monetary terms of collective bargaining agreements for the following bargaining units: Alaska Correctional Officers Association Correctional Officers Unit Alaska Public Employees Association / Supervisory Unit Labor, Trades and Crafts Unit Alaska Graduate Workers Association / UAW Signing the report: Senator Stedman, Chair, Senator Olson; Representative D. Johnson, Chair, Representatives Edgmon, Ortiz. President Stevens granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. President Stevens ruled past precedent and usage allows the Conference Committee to incorporate the specified late-arriving collective bargaining agreements. Senator Stedman objected to the ruling of the chair. The question being: "Shall the Senate uphold the ruling of the chair?" The roll was taken with the following result: Uphold Ruling of the Chair? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Bishop, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Absent: Bjorkman, Wilson and so, the ruling of the chair was upheld. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2524 Recess Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:04 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House The consideration of the Governor's appointments in Joint Session will be published in House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 18. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 2:52 p.m. The presence of Senator Bjorkman was noted. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 50, relating to carbon storage on state land; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to carbon storage exploration licenses; relating to carbon storage leases; relating to carbon storage operator permits; relating to enhanced oil or gas recovery; relating to long-term monitoring and maintenance of storage facilities; relating to carbon oxide sequestration tax credits; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; and relating to carbon dioxide pipelines. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2525 Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Luk'ae Tse' Taas Comics Senator(s) Wielechowski, Tobin, Dunbar Honoring - Pena Park Market Senator(s) Wielechowski, Tobin Representative(s) Groh Honoring - Thunder Mountain High School Culinary Arts Team Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Honoring - Alaska School Boards and Members Representative(s) Story, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl In Memoriam - Orin Seybert Senator(s) Olson Representative(s) Edgmon In Memoriam - James "Jim" Eldon Graham Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HB 111 Senators Myers, Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(EDC) "An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2526 HB 233 Senators Myers, Claman, Bjorkman, Gray-Jackson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 233(TRA) am "An Act relating to rates and time allowances for motor vehicle warranty work; and relating to unfair practices by manufacturers." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 251 Senators Myers, Hughes, Bjorkman, Shower moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) am "An Act exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection requirements; and permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 260 Senators Myers, Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 260 am "An Act repealing programs for catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 8, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:58 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2527 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 07 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 347 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION May 08 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 10 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 07 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 219 REPEAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN PROGRAM += HB 125 TRAPPING CABINS ON STATE LAND -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE -- Invited Testimony -- 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2528 FINANCE (continued) May 07 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> May 08 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 50 CARBON STORAGE -- Invited & Public Testimony -- <Time Limit May Be Set> May 08 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- Report: AIDEA's March to Autonomy by Milt Barker Gregg Erickson AIDEA's Response by Randy Ruaro, Executive Director + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 135 AK WORK & SAVE PROGRM; RETIRE. SAVINGS BD -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 11 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Sunday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2529 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES May 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 10 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 08 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 88 WAREHOUSE WORK QUOTAS -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 203 PAYMENT OF WAGES; PAYROLL CARD ACCOUNT -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += HB 226 PHARMACIES/PHARMACISTS/BENEFITS MANAGERS -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 189 SALE OF ALCOHOL BY PERSONS UNDER 21 -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- HB 233 RATES: MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY WORK -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + HB 146 REGULATION OF FIREWORKS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 10 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2530 RESOURCES May 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += SB 194 REDUCE ROYALTY ON COOK INLET OIL & GAS **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 10 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 07 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 330 RESTRICT PRISONER ACCESS DIGITAL DEVICES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + HJR 18 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT REDUCTION REPEAL -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 09 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 11 Saturday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + HB 375 ENERGY SOURCES OF MOTOR VEHICLES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 375 ENERGY SOURCES OF MOTOR VEHICLES -- Invited & Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2024-05-07 Senate Journal Page 2531 TRANSPORTATION (continued) May 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT May 07 Tuesday Adams 519 8:00 AM + I. Approval of Minutes a. April 4, 2024 II. Executive Session a. Consideration of Contract Award Teleconferencing: Juneau: (907) 586-9085, Anchorage:(907) 563-9085, Outside Juneau and Anchorage: (844) 586-9085 May 09 Thursday Adams 519 5:00 PM + I. Approval of Minutes - April 4, 2024 II. Executive Session - Audit a. Release of the FY23 State Single Audit Teleconferenced: Juneau (907)586-9085, Anchorage (907)563-9085, Outside Juneau & Anchorage (844)586-9085 ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 07 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM + Consideration of Governor's Appointments to Boards & Commissions