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2024-05-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2647 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 14, 2024 One Hundred Twentieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:51 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Dr. Tim Harrison, Chapel by The Lake. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Gracious God, You are the fount of all wisdom and truth. The depths of Your grace and mercy are beyond my imagination. Your power and purpose is manifest in the glorious creation that surrounds me. You protect me even when I am unaware of the perils of life. As your servants gather to lead, please shower them with wisdom and discernment. While I grieve the deep divisions in our communities, our state, our country and across the world; I also celebrate the many ways people come together to support and serve their neighbors and those in need. Show me the way of peace. Give me a vision for unity of purpose and care. As I pray today, I ask for strength for all those who serve in our schools, our hospitals, and our many rural care points. We thank You for the many people who serve us and our communities. May they know Your tender encouragement and our heart-felt gratitude. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2648 Finally, may all who witness the work and governance of this legislative session give thanks for the gifts of freedom and self-determination. I pray these things in the name of Jesus, Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the one hundred nineteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HB 226 Message dated May 13 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(L&C) "An Act relating to insurance; relating to pharmacy benefits managers; relating to dispensing fees; and providing for an effective date", thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(L&C) HB 238 Message dated May 13 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief in the third degree; and providing for an effective date", thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2649 HJR 3 Message dated May 13 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment(s) to CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am S SB 196 Message dated May 13 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 196 "An Act relating to drug and alcohol testing by employers." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated May 13 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 183 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 183(JUD) am(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to school athletics, recreation, athletic teams, and sports." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2650 Concur Messages SB 103 Message dated May 13 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 103 "An Act relating to peer support counseling programs for law enforcement agencies, emergency service providers, and the Department of Corrections." with the following amendment(s): HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 103(STA) Senator Giessel moved the Senate concur in the House amendment(s). The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment(s)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 103(STA) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 103? 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, the Senate concurred in the House amendment(s), thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 103(STA) "An Act relating to peer support counseling programs for law enforcement agencies, emergency service providers, and the Department of Corrections." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2651 Standing Committee Reports HB 129 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(JUD) "An Act relating to voter registration; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(FIN) "An Act relating to elections; relating to voter registration; relating to candidate legal funds; relating to voting; relating to special needs voting; relating to absentee voting; relating to defamation claims based on the use of synthetic media; relating to the use of synthetic media in electioneering communications; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 34) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Cochairs; Senator Kiehl. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Merrick, Bishop. Signing amend: Senator Wilson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Administration The bill is on today's calendar. HB 148 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 148(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska performance scholarship program" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 148(FIN) "An Act relating to the head start program; relating to the Alaska performance scholarship program; relating to the insurance tax education credit, the income tax education credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, the property tax education credit, the mining business education 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2652 credit, the fisheries business education credit, and the fisheries resource landing tax education credit; relating to allocations of funding for the Alaska Workforce Investment Board; relating to grants for technical and vocational education; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 32) Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Hoffman, Olson, Cochairs; Senators Kiehl, Bishop. Signing amend: Senator Wilson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 8, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 9, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 10, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 11, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 12, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 13, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 14, University of Alaska The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Education and Early Development The bill is on today's calendar. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2653 HB 347 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(CRA) am "An Act relating to assessment of property, boards of equalization, and certification of assessors; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(FIN) "An Act relating to platting and recording divisions of land in first class boroughs, second class boroughs, and cities that have platting authority; relating to municipal property tax; relating to assessment of property, boards of equalization, and certification of assessors; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 18) Signing do pass: Senators Stedman, Hoffman, Olson, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilson, Bishop. Signing amend: Senator Kiehl. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 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. 230, relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; and repealing the 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2654 limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 31 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 BY THE SENATE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 28, restricting the release of certain records of convictions. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 32 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 148, relating to the Alaska performance scholarship program. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SCR 33 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33 BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 120, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2655 SCR 34 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 129, relating to voter registration. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 19 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(FIN) am "An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels" was read the second time. Senator Olson, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2614. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(FIN) "An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels; and relating to the derelict vessel prevention program fund" was adopted. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(FIN) "An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels; and relating to the derelict vessel prevention program fund" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 19(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2656 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 23 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 19, relating to the registration of commercial vessels, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 23 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 120 HOUSE BILL NO. 120 "An Act relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Olson, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2617. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(FIN) was adopted. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2657 Senator Kawasaki offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 2, following "students;": Insert "relating to animal adoption and foster care records;" Page 2, following line 15: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 40.25.120(a) is amended to read: (a) Every person has a right to inspect a public record in the state, including public records in recorders' offices, except (1) records of vital statistics and adoption proceedings, which shall be treated in the manner required by AS 18.50; (2) records pertaining to juveniles unless disclosure is authorized by law; (3) medical and related public health records; (4) records required to be kept confidential by a federal law or regulation or by state law; (5) to the extent the records are required to be kept confidential under 20 U.S.C. 1232g and the regulations adopted under 20 U.S.C. 1232g in order to secure or retain federal assistance; (6) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of the law enforcement records or information (A) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings; (B) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication; (C) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of the personal privacy of a suspect, defendant, victim, or witness; (D) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of a confidential source; (E) would disclose confidential techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions; (F) would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if the disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law; or (G) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of an individual; 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2658 (7) names, addresses, and other information identifying a person as a participant in the Education Trust of Alaska under AS 14.40.802 or the advance college tuition savings program under AS 14.40.803 - 14.40.817; (8) public records containing information that would disclose or might lead to the disclosure of a component in the process used to execute or adopt an electronic signature if the disclosure would or might cause the electronic signature to cease being under the sole control of the person using it; (9) reports submitted under AS 05.25.030 concerning certain collisions, accidents, or other casualties involving boats; (10) records or information pertaining to a plan, program, or procedures for establishing, maintaining, or restoring security in the state, or to a detailed description or evaluation of systems, facilities, or infrastructure in the state, but only to the extent that the production of the records or information (A) could reasonably be expected to interfere with the implementation or enforcement of the security plan, program, or procedures; (B) would disclose confidential guidelines for investigations or enforcement and the disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law; or (C) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of an individual or to present a real and substantial risk to the public health and welfare; (11) [REPEALED (12)] records that are (A) proprietary, privileged, or a trade secret in accordance with AS 43.90.150 or 43.90.220(e); (B) applications that are received under AS 43.90 until notice is published under AS 43.90.160; (12) [(13)] information of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation created under AS 31.25.010 or a subsidiary of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation that is confidential by law or under a valid confidentiality agreement; (13) [(14)] information under AS 38.05.020(b)(11) that is subject to a confidentiality agreement under AS 38.05.020(b)(12); (14) [(15)] records relating to proceedings under AS 09.58 (Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act); 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2659 (15) [(16)] names, addresses, and other information identifying a person as a participant in the Alaska savings program for eligible individuals under AS 06.65; (16) [(17)] artists' submissions made in response to an inquiry or solicitation initiated by the Alaska State Council on the Arts under AS 44.27.060; (17) [(18)] records that are (A) investigative files under AS 45.55.910; or (B) confidential under AS 45.56.620; (18) names, addresses, or other information identifying a person as adopting or providing foster care for an animal." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, line 19, following "by": Insert "secs. 1 and 2 of" Page 2, line 22: Delete "Section 3" Insert "Section 4" Page 2, line 23: Delete "Except as provided in sec. 4 of this Act, this Act takes" Insert "Sections 1 and 2 of this Act take" Senator Kawasaki moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Bishop objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 120(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Tobin, Wielechowski 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2660 Nays: Bishop, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Myers, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(FIN) am S "An Act relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students; relating to animal adoption and foster care records; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(FIN) am S "An Act relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students; relating to animal adoption and foster care records; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 120(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2661 SCR 33 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 120, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 33 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 148 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 148(FIN) be moved to the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 129 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(JUD) be moved to the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 203 HOUSE BILL NO. 203 am "An Act relating to wage payments" was read the second time. Senator Bjorkman, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2571. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203(L&C) was adopted. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2662 President Stevens stated SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203(L&C) will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. HB 395 HOUSE BILL NO. 395 "An Act approving the transfer of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Nenana; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 9, following "Nenana": Insert "for fair market value" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Bishop objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 395 am S was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 395 am S "An Act approving the transfer of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Nenana; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 395 am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 395 am S passed the Senate. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2663 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. 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 12:44 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 1:38 p.m. Third Reading of House Bills HB 66 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to homicide resulting from conduct involving controlled substances; establishing the crime of assault in the presence of a child; relating to the crime of stalking; changing the term 'child pornography' to 'child sexual abuse material'; relating to misconduct involving a controlled substance; relating to sentencing; relating to competency to stand trial; relating to the duty to register as a sex offender; amending the definition of 'sex offense'; relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; relating to involuntary civil commitments; relating to victims' rights during certain civil commitment proceedings; relating to the duties of the Department of Corrections; amending Rule 6(s), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senators Myers moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Myers, Claman offered Amendment No. 1 : 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2664 Page 2, line 12: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 52" Page 10, following line 4: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 16. AS 11.71.021(b) is amended to read: (b) In a prosecution under (a) of this section, possession of more than nine [SIX] grams of the listed chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or the salts, isomers, or salts of isomers of those chemicals is prima facie evidence that the person intended to use the listed chemicals to manufacture, to aid or abet another person to manufacture, or to deliver to another person who intends to manufacture methamphetamine, its immediate precursors, or the salts, isomers, or salts of isomers of methamphetamine or its immediate precursors. The prima facie evidence described in this subsection does not apply to a person who possesses (1) the listed chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or the salts, isomers, or salts of isomers of those chemicals (A) and the listed chemical was dispensed to the person under a valid prescription; or (B) in the ordinary course of a legitimate business, or an employee of a legitimate business, as a (i) retailer or as a wholesaler; (ii) wholesale drug distributor licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; (iii) manufacturer of drug products licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; (iv) pharmacist licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; or (v) health care professional licensed by the state; or (2) less than 24 grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or the salts, isomers, or salts of isomers of those chemicals, kept in a locked storage area on the premises of a legitimate business or nonprofit organization operating a camp, lodge, school, day care center, treatment center, or other organized group activity, and the location or nature of the activity, or the age 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2665 of the participants, makes it impractical for the participants in the activity to obtain medicinal products. * Sec. 17. AS 11.71.210(a) is amended to read: (a) A person commits the crime of purchase or receipt of restricted amounts of certain listed chemicals if the person purchases or receives more than nine [SIX] grams of the following listed chemical, its salts, isomers, or salts of isomers within any 30-day period: (1) ephedrine under AS 11.71.200(4); (2) pseudoephedrine under AS 11.71.200(13); (3) phenylpropanolamine under AS 11.71.200(11). * Sec. 18. AS 11.71.210(b) is amended to read: (b) This section does not apply to a person who lawfully purchases or receives (1) more than nine [SIX] grams of a listed chemical identified in (a) of this section (A) that was dispensed to the person under a valid prescription; or (B) in the ordinary course of a legitimate business, or to an employee of a legitimate business, as a (i) retailer or as a wholesaler; (ii) wholesale drug distributor licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; (iii) manufacturer of drug products licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; (iv) pharmacist licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; or (v) health care professional licensed by the state; or (2) more than nine [SIX] but less than 24 grams of a listed chemical identified in (a) of this section in the ordinary course of a legitimate business or nonprofit organization, or as an employee of a legitimate business or nonprofit organization, operating a camp, lodge, school, day care center, treatment center, or other organized group activity, and the location or nature of the activity, or the age of the participants, makes it impractical for the participants in the activity to obtain medicinal products." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2666 Page 41, line 10: Following the first occurrence of "Act,": Insert "AS 11.71.021(b), as amended by sec. 16 of this Act, AS 11.71.210(a), as amended by sec. 17 of this Act, AS 11.71.210(b), as amended by sec. 18 of this Act," Delete "sec. 21" Insert "sec. 24" Page 41, line 11: Delete "sec. 23" Insert "sec. 26" Page 41, lines 11 - 12: Delete "sec. 32" Insert "sec. 35" Page 41, line 12: Delete "13 - 15" Insert "13 - 18" Page 41, line 13: Delete "21, 23, and 32" Insert "24, 26, and 35" Page 41, line 15: Delete "sec. 26" Insert "sec. 29" Delete "sec. 27" Insert "sec. 30" Page 41, line 16: Delete "sec. 28" Insert "sec. 31" Page 41, line 18: Delete "secs. 26 - 28" Insert "secs. 29 - 31" Page 41, line 19: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 32" 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2667 Page 41, line 20: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 32" Page 41, line 22: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 32" Page 41, line 23: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 32" Page 41, line 25: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 32" Page 41, line 27: Delete "sec. 30" Insert "sec. 33" Page 41, line 28: Delete "sec. 30" Insert "sec. 33" Page 41, line 29: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 52" Page 41, line 30: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 52" Page 41, line 31: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 52" Page 42, line 4: Delete "sec. 49" in both places Insert "sec. 52" in both places 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2668 Page 42, line 6: Delete "Section 48" Insert "Section 51" Page 42, line 7: Delete "sec. 54" Insert "sec. 57" Senator Myers moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objection was heard, then withdrawn There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senators Shower, Claman offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 9, following "Corrections;": Insert "amending Rules 4 and 5, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure;" Page 2, line 12: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 50" Page 29, following line 2: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 37. AS 47.30.700 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (d) A peace officer may take a respondent into custody under (a) of this section only if the ex parte order authorizing the peace officer to take the respondent into custody is transmitted to the peace officer through a distribution method that permits the peace officer to verify that the order originated from a court. If the peace officer receives an order through a distribution method that does not permit the peace officer to verify that the order originated from a court, the peace officer shall contact the court and request that the court transmit the order to the peace officer through a suitable distribution method. The court shall immediately comply. A facsimile transmission from a telephone number, or electronic mail from an electronic mail address, known by the peace officer to belong to a court is sufficient to satisfy this subsection." 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2669 Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 39, following line 27: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 52. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: INDIRECT COURT RULE AMENDMENTS. AS 47.30.700(d), enacted by sec. 37 of this Act, has the effect of changing Rules 4 and 5, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, by restricting the permissible methods by which a court order may be served on a party." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 41, line 29: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 50" Page 41, line 30: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 50" Page 41, line 31: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 50" Page 42, line 3, following "EFFECT.": Insert new material to read: "(a) AS 47.30.700(d), enacted by sec. 37 of this Act, takes effect only if sec. 52 of this Act receives the two-thirds majority vote of each house required by art. IV, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska. (b)" Page 42, line 4: Delete "sec. 49" in both places Insert "sec. 50" in both places Page 42, line 6: Delete "Section 48" Insert "Section 49" 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2670 Page 42, line 7: Delete "sec. 54" Insert "sec. 56" Senator Shower moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Wilson offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 1, line 5: Delete "relating to competency to stand trial;" Page 1, lines 7 - 8: Delete "relating to involuntary civil commitments; relating to victims' rights during certain civil commitment proceedings;" Page 2, line 12: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 34" Page 10, line 23, through page 13, line 7: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 29, line 3, through page 37, line 20: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 41, line 10: Delete "sec. 21" Insert "sec. 17" Page 41, line 11: Delete "sec. 23" Insert "sec. 19" Page 41, lines 11 - 12: Delete "sec. 32" Insert "sec. 28" 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2671 Page 41, line 13: Delete "21, 23, and 32" Insert "17, 19, and 28" Page 41, line 15: Delete "sec. 26" Insert "sec. 22" Delete "sec. 27" Insert "sec. 23" Page 41, line 16: Delete "sec. 28" Insert "sec. 24" Page 41, line 18: Delete "secs. 26 - 28" Insert "secs. 22 - 24" Page 41, line 19: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 25" Page 41, line 20: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 25" Page 41, line 22: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 25" Page 41, line 23: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 25" Page 41, line 25: Delete "sec. 29" Insert "sec. 25" Page 41, line 27: Delete "sec. 30" Insert "sec. 26" 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2672 Page 41, line 28: Delete "sec. 30" Insert "sec. 26" Page 41, line 29: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 34" Page 41, line 30: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 34" Page 41, line 31: Delete "sec. 49" Insert "sec. 34" Page 42, line 4: Delete "sec. 49" in both places Insert "sec. 34" in both places Page 42, line 6: Delete "Section 48" Insert "Section 33" Page 42, line 7: Delete "sec. 54" Insert "sec. 39" Senator Wilson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2673 SCS CSHB 66(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 3? YEAS: 6 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Kawasaki, Myers, Shower, Tobin, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Wilson offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 39, line 6: Delete "Hearsay" Insert "In a prosecution for an offense under AS 11.41, hearsay [HEARSAY]" Senator Wilson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Claman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 66(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 4? YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Dunbar, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Shower, Tobin, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2674 Senator Wilson offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 41, following line 2: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 52. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: INVESTIGATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. (a) The Department of Corrections shall contract with an organization to conduct a study on the reasons certain racial groups are overrepresented in the Department of Corrections as a portion of the prison population, when compared to the proportion of those populations in the state. (b) The Department of Corrections and the contractor shall present to the governor and the legislature not later than the first day of the First Regular Session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature findings and recommendations for specific actions that can be taken to reduce initial encounters with the prison system and recidivism rates following the release of prisoners in the groups studied." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 42, line 7: Delete "sec. 54" Insert "sec. 55" Senator Wilson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Claman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 66(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 5? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2675 Yeas: Bjorkman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Shower, Stedman, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Claman, Hoffman, Olson, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 5 was adopted. Senator Tobin offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 24, line 9: Delete "and 11.66.120" Senator Tobin moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Claman objected. Senator Tobin moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 6. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hughes offered Amendment No. 7 : Amendment No. 7 was published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 9. Senator Hughes moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Bishop objected. Senator Claman moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) am S be moved to the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 125 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(RES) "An Act relating to trapping cabins on state land; relating to trapping cabin permit fees; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Bjorkman moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2676 Senator Bjorkman offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "relating to state land use planning and classification;" Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 38.04.065(f) is amended to read: (f) Each decision about the location of easements and rights- of-way, other than for minor access, shall be integrated with land use planning and classification. In this subsection, "minor access" means (1) an easement for fiber optic cable of any length in an area where the land has not yet been classified; and (2) other comparable easements as determined by the commissioner in regulation." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Bjorkman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Kiehl objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Giessel offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "relating to the James Dalton Highway right-of-way;" Page 1, following line 3: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 19.40.200(b) is amended to read: (b) The prohibition on disposal of state land under (a) of this section does not apply to a disposal (1) to a licensed public utility or a licensed common carrier under AS 38.05.810(e); (2) for the reauthorization of leases that were in effect on January 1, 1994, for nonresidential purposes within the following development nodes: 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2677 (A) Coldfoot: Township 28 North, Range 12 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 3 - 4 Sections 9 - 10 Sections 15 - 16 Sections 20 - 22 (B) Yukon River Crossing: Township 12 North, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 6 - 7 Township 12 North, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1 - 2 Section 12 Township 13 North, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 29 - 32 Township 13 North, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 22 Sections 25 - 27 Sections 34 - 36 (3) for nonresidential development within the following development nodes: (A) Deadhorse: Township 10 North, Range 14 East, Umiat Meridian Township 10 North, Range 15 East, Umiat Meridian Section 8 Sections 17 - 20 Section 30 (B) Coldfoot: Township 28 North, Range 12 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 3 - 4 Sections 9 - 10 Sections 15 - 16 Sections 20 - 22 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2678 Township 29 North, Range 12 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 23 - 27 Sections 34 - 35 (C) Franklin Bluffs: Township 4 North, Range 14 East, Umiat Meridian Sections 3 - 4 Sections 9 - 10 Sections 15 - 16 (D) Happy Valley: Township 3 South, Range 14 East, Umiat Meridian Sections 19 - 20 Sections 29 - 30 (E) Yukon River Crossing: Township 12 North, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 6 - 7 Township 12 North, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1 - 2 Section 12 Township 13 North, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 29 - 32 Township 13 North, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 22 Section 25 - 27 Section 34 - 36; or (4) necessary for (A) an oil and gas lease or gas only lease under AS 38.05.180; (B) exploration, development, production, or transportation of oil and gas north of 68 degrees north latitude; [OR] (C) a state lease or materials sale for (i) exploration, development, production, or transportation of oil or gas; (ii) reconstruction or maintenance of state highways; or 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2679 (iii) construction or maintenance of airports; or (D) access to land described in AS 19.40.210(d) on either side of the corridor. * Sec. 2. AS 19.40.210 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (d) The commissioner of transportation and public facilities may authorize facilities and access roads in the highway right-of- way and the commissioner of natural resources may authorize easements on state land within the corridor from the E. L. Patton Bridge north to the southern boundary of the North Slope Borough to facilitate access under (a)(1) - (4) of this section and to provide motorized access to (1) adjacent federal land; (2) Native allotments; and (3) land conveyed to and held by Alaska Native corporations under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. (e) Nothing in this section affects the validity of regulations adopted by the Board of Game under AS 16.05.255 relating to hunt qualifications or the permissible means of accessing certain hunting opportunities." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 3" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Kiehl objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Bishop offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "relating to platting and recording divisions of land in first class boroughs, second class boroughs, and cities that have platting authority;" Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2680 "* Section 1. AS 29.40.080 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (c) The assembly may by ordinance allow the platting authority to approve a division of a tract or parcel of land that has not previously received platting approval." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, following line 28: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 9. AS 40.15.010 is amended to read: Sec. 40.15.010. Approval, filing, and recording of subdivisions. Before the lots or tracts of any subdivision or dedication may be sold or offered for sale, the subdivision or dedication shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction, as prescribed in this chapter and shall be filed and recorded in the office of the recorder. The recorder may not accept a subdivision or dedication for filing and recording unless it shows this approval. However, the recorder may accept for filing and recording a division of a tract or parcel of land approved under AS 29.40.080(c)." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, line 30: Delete "This Act takes" Insert "Sections 2 - 8 and 10 of this Act take" Senator Bishop moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Kiehl objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(RES) am S was automatically in third reading. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2681 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(RES) am S "An Act relating to state land use planning and classification; relating to the James Dalton Highway right-of-way; relating to platting and recording divisions of land in first class boroughs, second class boroughs, and cities that have platting authority; relating to trapping cabins on state land; relating to trapping cabin permit fees; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 125(RES) 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. 125(RES) 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. SCR 29 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 125, relating to trapping cabins on state land; and relating to trapping cabin permit fees, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2682 SCR 29 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. 29 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 126 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(FIN) be moved to the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 230 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(EDC) "An Act relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; and repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales" was read the third time. Senator Giessel 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. Senator Giessel offered Amendment No. 1 : Amendment No. 1 was published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 9. Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. Senator Stedman called the Senate. The call was satisfied. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2683 Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be removed as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent to table Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be tabled?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 230(EDC) Second Reading Table Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski and so, the motion failed. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 230(EDC) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2684 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(EDC) am S(efd add S) "An Act relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales; relating to teacher national board certification; and providing for an effective date" was automatically in third reading. Senator Stedman lifted the call. 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 4:42 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 6:18 p.m. Third Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 230 Senator Giessel moved the bill be returned to second reading for the Senate to rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Giessel moved the Senate rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 1. Without objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was automatically before the Senate. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, Amendment No. 1 was withdrawn. Amendment No. 2 was not offered. Senators Bjorkman, Hughes offered Amendment No. 3 : 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2685 Page 1, line 1: Delete "and" Page 1, line 3, following "scales": Insert "; relating to teacher national board certification; and providing for an effective date" Page 1, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 14.20 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 14.20.225. Teacher incentive payments and reimbursement of costs relating to national board certification. (a) In January of each year, a district or the department, as applicable, may pay an incentive payment of $5,000 to each teacher who is employed by the district or the department and who holds a current and valid national board certification. (b) A district or the department, as applicable, shall reimburse each teacher who is employed by the district or the department and who is pursuing an initial national board certification or renewal of a national board certification for the costs the teacher has paid to a nationally recognized board in pursuing or renewing the certification, including the costs of course materials, registration, and testing. The district or the department, as applicable, shall reimburse the teacher on an ongoing basis for the costs incurred by the teacher and not later than 60 days after the teacher makes a request for reimbursement. (c) The department shall provide sufficient funding, subject to appropriation and in addition to the state aid received under AS 14.17, to a district to make national board certification incentive and reimbursement payments as provided in this section. (d) Nothing in this section prohibits a district or the department from providing additional monetary incentives to a teacher. (e) In this section, (1) "district" has the meaning given in AS 14.17.990; (2) "national board certification" means individual achievement of national professional teaching standards as certified by a nationally recognized board." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2686 Page 2, line 3, following "APPLICABILITY.": Insert "(a)" Page 2, line 4, following "date": Insert "of sec. 1" Page 2, following line 4: Insert new material to read: "(b) Section 2 of this Act applies to a contract or collective bargaining agreement that becomes legally binding on or after the effective date of sec. 2 of this Act. (c) AS 14.20.225(b), added by sec. 2 of this Act, applies to costs a teacher incurs on or after the effective date of sec. 2 of this Act. * Sec. 5. Section 2 ofthis Act takes effect July 1, 2024." Senator Bjorkman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Wilson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 230(EDC) Second Reading Amendment No. 3? 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, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(EDC) am S(efd add S) "An Act relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales; relating to teacher national board certification; and providing for an effective date" was automatically in third reading. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2687 Senators Wielechowski, Giessel, Tobin, Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(EDC) am S(efd add S) "An Act relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in- state experience in teacher salary scales; relating to teacher national board certification; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 230(EDC) am S(efd add S) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(EDC) am S(efd add 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. SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 was before the Senate on final passage. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2688 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 230, relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; and repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 30 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate move down the calendar to SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN). Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 50 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act relating to carbon storage on state land; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to deposits into the permanent fund; establishing the carbon storage closure trust fund and carbon dioxide storage facility administrative fund; relating to geothermal resources; 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 Regulatory Commission of Alaska and regulation of the service of natural gas storage; relating to the regulation of liquefied natural gas import facilities; relating to the oil and gas production tax; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; relating to carbon dioxide pipelines; relating to reserve-based state loans for oil and gas 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2689 development projects in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to report to the legislature on oil and gas projects with potential to increase oil and gas production from the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to an audit of carbon storage leases conducted by the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in third reading (page 2637) was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act relating to carbon storage on state land; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to deposits into the permanent fund; establishing the carbon storage closure trust fund and carbon dioxide storage facility administrative fund; relating to geothermal resources; 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 Regulatory Commission of Alaska and regulation of the service of natural gas storage; relating to the regulation of liquefied natural gas import facilities; relating to the oil and gas production tax; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; relating to carbon dioxide pipelines; relating to reserve-based state loans for oil and gas development projects in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to report to the legislature on oil and gas projects with potential to increase oil and gas production from the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to an audit of carbon storage leases conducted by the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 50(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2690 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Myers, Shower and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(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. SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 17 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2691 Reconsideration of House Bills HB 50 Senator Hoffman gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) and moved and asked unanimous consent it be taken up. Without objection, the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act relating to carbon storage on state land; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to deposits into the permanent fund; establishing the carbon storage closure trust fund and carbon dioxide storage facility administrative fund; relating to geothermal resources; 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 Regulatory Commission of Alaska and regulation of the service of natural gas storage; relating to the regulation of liquefied natural gas import facilities; relating to the oil and gas production tax; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; relating to carbon dioxide pipelines; relating to reserve-based state loans for oil and gas development projects in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to report to the legislature on oil and gas projects with potential to increase oil and gas production from the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to an audit of carbon storage leases conducted by the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 50(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2692 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Myers, Shower and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on reconsideration 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. President Stevens stated in accordance with Rule 43(b), Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules, engrossment may be waived on all bills and resolutions transmitted to the House this legislative day. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Senate return to Third Reading of House Bills. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Third Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 233 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" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 233(TRA) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2693 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 233(TRA) am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 251 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) "An Act relating to the Board of Agriculture and Conservation; relating to loans and limitations under the Alaska Agricultural Loan Act; exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection requirements; permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Kiehl 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. Senator Kiehl offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 8, following line 17: Insert a new subparagraph to read: "(C) ordering the cessation of a practice or procedure of a producer that is unsafe, unsanitary, or otherwise a risk to public health;" Reletter the following subparagraphs accordingly. Senator Kiehl moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Myers objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) am S "An Act relating to the Board of Agriculture and Conservation; relating to loans and limitations under the Alaska Agricultural Loan Act; exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2694 requirements; permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met; and providing for an effective date" was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) am S "An Act relating to the Board of Agriculture and Conservation; relating to loans and limitations under the Alaska Agricultural Loan Act; exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection requirements; permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 251(L&C) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) 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. SCR 22 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 251, exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2695 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 22 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 272 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(RES) "An Act relating to big game hunts for persons with physical disabilities; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(RES) "An Act relating to big game hunts for persons with physical disabilities; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 272(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(RES) passed the Senate. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2696 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. HB 273 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 273(L&C) "An Act relating to the power of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to make or purchase mortgage loans; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Kiehl moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Amendment No. 1 was not offered. Senator Kiehl offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act": Insert "relating to commercial fishing loans; relating to subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation;" Page 1, following line 3: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 16.10.310(a) is amended to read: (a) The department may (1) make loans (A) to individual commercial fishermen who have been state residents for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370, who have had an annual crewmember or commercial fishing license under AS 16.05.480 or a permit under AS 16.43 for the year immediately preceding the date of application and any other two of the past five years, and who actively participated in the fishery during those periods (i) for the purchase of entry permits; (ii) to upgrade existing vessels and gear for the 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2697 purpose of improving the quality of Alaska seafood products; or (iii) for propulsion engine or generator engine replacements on existing vessels for the purpose of improving fuel efficiency; (B) to an individual for the repair, restoration, or upgrading of existing vessels and gear, for the purchase of entry permits and gear, and for the construction and purchase of vessels, if the individual has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370, is not eligible for financing from a state financial institution as defined in AS 06.01.050, a federally chartered financial institution, or the Commercial Fishing and Agricultural Bank, and (i) because of lack of training or lack of employment opportunities in the area of residence, does not have occupational opportunities available other than commercial fishing; or (ii) is economically dependent on commercial fishing for a livelihood and for whom commercial fishing has been a traditional way of life in Alaska; (C) for the purchase of quota shares for fisheries in or off the state by individual commercial fishermen who (i) have been state residents for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; (ii) for any two of the past five years, possessed an annual crewmember or commercial fishing license under AS 16.05.480 or a permit under AS 16.43 and actively participated in a fishery for which the license or permit was issued; (iii) qualify as transferees for quota shares under applicable law; and (iv) are not eligible for financing from other recognized commercial lending institutions to purchase quota shares; (D) to an individual commercial fisherman to satisfy past due federal tax obligations, if the fisherman has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2698 immediately preceding the date of application for the loan, has filed past and current federal tax returns with the federal government, has executed an agreement with the federal government for repayment of past due federal tax obligations, and either (i) because of lack of training or lack of employment opportunities in the area of residence, does not have occupational opportunities available other than commercial fishing; or (ii) is economically dependent on commercial fishing for a livelihood and for whom commercial fishing has been a traditional way of life in Alaska; (E) for the purchase of fishing quota shares by a community quota entity eligible under federal statute or regulation to purchase the fishing quota shares if the community quota entity is not eligible or qualified for financing from other recognized commercial lending institutions to purchase the fishing quota shares; (F) to an individual for the upgrade of existing tender vessels and gear to improve the quality of Alaska seafood products, if the individual has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; (2) designate agents and delegate its powers to them as necessary; (3) adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370, including regulations to establish reasonable fees for services provided; (4) establish amortization plans for repayment of loans, which may include extensions for poor fishing seasons or for adverse market conditions for Alaska products; (5) enter into agreements with private lending institutions, other state agencies, or agencies of the federal government to carry out the purposes of AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; (6) enter into agreements with other agencies or organizations to create an outreach program to make loans under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370 in rural areas of the state; (7) allow an assumption of a loan if (A) the applicant has been a state resident for a 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2699 continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of the request for an assumption; and (B) approval of the assumption would be consistent with the purposes of AS 16.10.300; an applicant for a loan assumption may not be disqualified because the applicant does not meet the loan eligibility requirements of (1) of this subsection; (8) prequalify loan applicants for a limited entry permit loan or a quota shares loan and charge a fee not to exceed $200 for prequalification; (9) charge and collect the fees established under this subsection; (10) refinance a debt obligation incurred by a borrower or borrowers under this section if the borrower or borrowers otherwise qualify for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; (11) refinance debt obligations, not to exceed $400,000 [$200,000], incurred by a borrower or borrowers for the purchase of a commercial fishing vessel or gear if the borrower or borrowers otherwise qualify for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; the department may collect a refinancing loan origination charge as provided by regulation. * Sec. 2. AS 16.10.310(a), as amended by sec. 1 of this Act, is amended to read: (a) The department may (1) make loans (A) to individual commercial fishermen who have been state residents for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370, who have had an annual crewmember or commercial fishing license under AS 16.05.480 or a permit under AS 16.43 for the year immediately preceding the date of application and any other two of the past five years, and who actively participated in the fishery during those periods (i) for the purchase of entry permits; (ii) to upgrade existing vessels and gear for the purpose of improving the quality of Alaska seafood products; or (iii) for propulsion engine or generator engine replacements on existing vessels for the purpose of 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2700 improving fuel efficiency; (B) to an individual for the repair, restoration, or upgrading of existing vessels and gear, for the purchase of entry permits and gear, and for the construction and purchase of vessels, if the individual has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370, is not eligible for financing from a state financial institution as defined in AS 06.01.050, a federally chartered financial institution, or the Commercial Fishing and Agricultural Bank, and (i) because of lack of training or lack of employment opportunities in the area of residence, does not have occupational opportunities available other than commercial fishing; or (ii) is economically dependent on commercial fishing for a livelihood and for whom commercial fishing has been a traditional way of life in Alaska; (C) for the purchase of quota shares for fisheries in or off the state by individual commercial fishermen who (i) have been state residents for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; (ii) for any two of the past five years, possessed an annual crewmember or commercial fishing license under AS 16.05.480 or a permit under AS 16.43 and actively participated in a fishery for which the license or permit was issued; (iii) qualify as transferees for quota shares under applicable law; and (iv) are not eligible for financing from other recognized commercial lending institutions to purchase quota shares; (D) to an individual commercial fisherman to satisfy past due federal tax obligations, if the fisherman has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for the loan, has filed past and current federal tax returns with the federal government, has executed an agreement with the federal government for repayment of past due federal tax obligations, 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2701 and either (i) because of lack of training or lack of employment opportunities in the area of residence, does not have occupational opportunities available other than commercial fishing; or (ii) is economically dependent on commercial fishing for a livelihood and for whom commercial fishing has been a traditional way of life in Alaska; (E) for the purchase of fishing quota shares by a community quota entity eligible under federal statute or regulation to purchase the fishing quota shares if the community quota entity is not eligible or qualified for financing from other recognized commercial lending institutions to purchase the fishing quota shares; (F) to an individual for the upgrade of existing tender vessels and gear to improve the quality of Alaska seafood products, if the individual has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; (2) designate agents and delegate its powers to them as necessary; (3) adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370, including regulations to establish reasonable fees for services provided; (4) establish amortization plans for repayment of loans, which may include extensions for poor fishing seasons or for adverse market conditions for Alaska products; (5) enter into agreements with private lending institutions, other state agencies, or agencies of the federal government to carry out the purposes of AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; (6) enter into agreements with other agencies or organizations to create an outreach program to make loans under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370 in rural areas of the state; (7) allow an assumption of a loan if (A) the applicant has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of the request for an assumption; and (B) approval of the assumption would be consistent with the purposes of AS 16.10.300; an applicant for a loan 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2702 assumption may not be disqualified because the applicant does not meet the loan eligibility requirements of (1) of this subsection; (8) prequalify loan applicants for a limited entry permit loan or a quota shares loan and charge a fee not to exceed $200 for prequalification; (9) charge and collect the fees established under this subsection; (10) refinance a debt obligation incurred by a borrower or borrowers under this section if the borrower or borrowers otherwise qualify for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; (11) refinance debt obligations, not to exceed $200,000 [$400,000], incurred by a borrower or borrowers for the purchase of a commercial fishing vessel or gear if the borrower or borrowers otherwise qualify for a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370; the department may collect a refinancing loan origination charge as provided by regulation. * Sec. 3. AS 16.10.320(a) is amended to read: (a) Except as permitted in (h) and (l) of this section, a loan under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370 (1) may not exceed a term of 15 years, except for extensions under AS 16.10.310(a)(4); (2) may not bear interest (A) exceeding the prime rate, as defined by AS 44.88.599, plus two percentage points; or (B) at a rate of more than 5.25 [10 1/2] percent a year; [OR (C) AT A RATE THAT IS LESS THAN THE COST OF FUNDS TO THE STATE;] (3) must be secured by a first priority lien and appropriate security agreement; (4) may not exceed 80 percent of the appraised value of the collateral used to secure the loan; and (5) may not be made to a person who has a past due child support obligation established by court order or by the child support services agency under AS 25.27.160 - 25.27.220 at the time of application. * Sec. 4. AS 16.10.320(a), as amended by sec. 3 of this Act, is amended to read: (a) Except as permitted in (h) and (l) of this section, a loan 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2703 under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370 (1) may not exceed a term of 15 years, except for extensions under AS 16.10.310(a)(4); (2) may not bear interest (A) exceeding the prime rate, as defined by AS 44.88.599, plus two percentage points; [OR] (B) at a rate of more than 10 1/2 [5.25] percent a year; or (C) at a rate that is less than the cost of funds to the state; (3) must be secured by a first priority lien and appropriate security agreement; (4) may not exceed 80 percent of the appraised value of the collateral used to secure the loan; and (5) may not be made to a person who has a past due child support obligation established by court order or by the child support services agency under AS 25.27.160 - 25.27.220 at the time of application. * Sec. 5. AS 16.10.320(d) is amended to read: (d) The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(A) may not exceed $400,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(B) may not exceed $400,000 [$200,000]. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(C) may not exceed $400,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(D) to satisfy past due federal tax obligations may not exceed $35,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(E) may not exceed $2,000,000 for each community eligible under federal statute or regulation to establish or participate in the establishment of a community quota entity. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(F) may not exceed $400,000. Excluding loans made under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(E), the total of balances outstanding on all loans, including debt refinancing under AS 16.10.310(a), made to a borrower under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370 may not exceed $400,000. * Sec. 6. AS 16.10.320(d), as amended by sec. 5 of this Act, is amended to read: 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2704 (d) The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(A) may not exceed $400,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(B) may not exceed $200,000 [$400,000]. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(C) may not exceed $400,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(D) to satisfy past due federal tax obligations may not exceed $35,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(E) may not exceed $2,000,000 for each community eligible under federal statute or regulation to establish or participate in the establishment of a community quota entity. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(F) may not exceed $400,000. Excluding loans made under AS 16.10.310(a)(1)(E), the total of balances outstanding on all loans, including debt refinancing under AS 16.10.310(a), made to a borrower under AS 16.10.300 - 16.10.370 may not exceed $400,000. * Sec. 7. AS 18.56.010 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (h) The legislature finds that permitting the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to create a subsidiary to assist in the financing of sustainable energy development serves a public purpose benefitting the people of the state. The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is empowered to act on behalf of the state and its people in serving this public purpose for the benefit of the general public. * Sec. 8. AS 18.56.086(a) is amended to read: (a) The corporation may create subsidiary corporations for the purpose of financing or facilitating the financing of school construction, facilities for the University of Alaska, facilities for ports and harbors, the acquisition, development, management, or operation of [AFFORDABLE] housing, prepayment of all or a portion of a governmental employer's share of unfunded accrued actuarial liability of retirement systems, sustainable energy development, or other capital projects. A subsidiary corporation created under this section may be incorporated under AS 10.20.146 - 10.20.166. The corporation may transfer assets of the corporation to a subsidiary created under this section. A 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2705 subsidiary created under this section may borrow money and issue bonds as evidence of that borrowing, and has all the powers of the corporation that the corporation grants to it. However, a subsidiary created for the purpose of financing or facilitating the financing of prepayment of a governmental employer's share of unfunded accrued actuarial liability of retirement systems may borrow money and issue bonds only after submitting a proposal to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee under (b) of this section, if the state bond rating is the equivalent of AA- or better, and subject to AS 37.15.903. Unless otherwise provided by the corporation, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of a subsidiary corporation created under this section are not the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation. * Sec. 9. AS 18.56.086 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (c) In managing a subsidiary created for the purpose of financing or facilitating the financing of sustainable energy development, the corporation shall consider the state energy policy described in AS 44.99.115 and shall prioritize sustainable energy development that supports energy efficiency and renewable energy for residential buildings, commercial buildings, and community facilities. * Sec. 10. AS 18.56.090(e) is amended to read: (e) In furtherance of its corporate purpose, the corporation may, in cooperation with the Alaska Energy Authority, provide technical assistance to (1) municipalities that is related to residential and commercial building energy codes and energy efficiency standards; and (2) support or establish public, quasi-public, or nonprofit entities that provide financial assistance for sustainable energy development projects in the state or delivering energy to the state, including community and low- income lenders and capital providers." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 11" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2706 Page 3, line 4: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 12 AS 18.56.900 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (3) "sustainable energy development" means (A) renewable energy generation from sources that are continually replenished by nature, such as the sun, wind, water, or biological processes; (B) building energy efficiency, including switching to renewable fuels and electrification; (C) electrical infrastructure incorporating (i) energy storage to support clean energy distribution, including remote and non-remote microgrids and smart-grid applications; or (ii) sustainable technologies, including distributed generation, advanced battery, and combined heat and power; (D) clean transportation, including (i) electric vehicles powered by batteries, hydrogen vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and other zero-emissions vehicles for consumers, businesses, government, and public transit; and (ii) electric vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure; or (E) any greenhouse gas emissions reduction, energy efficiency, or zero-emission technology approved by the corporation. * Sec. 13. Sections 2, 4, and 6 of this Act take effect July 1, 2027. * Sec. 14. Except as provided in sec. 13 of this Act, this Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Senator Kiehl moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objection was heard, then withdrawn. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 273(L&C) am S "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans; relating to subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to the power of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to make or purchase mortgage loans; and providing for an effective date" was automatically in third reading. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2707 The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 273(L&C) am S "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans; relating to subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to the power of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to make or purchase mortgage loans; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 273(L&C) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Myers, Stedman and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 273(L&C) 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. SCR 36 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 273, relating to the power of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to make or purchase mortgage loans, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 36 Final Passage 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2708 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 337 HOUSE BILL NO. 337 "An Act establishing 4-H Day" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 337 "An Act establishing 4-H Day" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 337 Third Reading - Final Passage 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 337 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 344 HOUSE BILL NO. 344 "An Act relating to medical assistance demonstration projects established by the Department of Health" was read the third time. Senator Tobin moved the bill be returned to second reading for all amendments offered today. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Tobin offered Amendment No. 1 : 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2709 Page 1, line 2, following "Health": Insert "; and relating to medical assistance coverage for rehabilitative, mandatory, and optional services furnished or paid for by a school district on behalf of certain children" Page 1, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 47.07.063(a) is amended to read: (a) The department may pay medical assistance under this chapter to a school district on behalf of an eligible child, including a child with a disability, for rehabilitative and other mandatory and optional services covered under this chapter that are furnished or paid for by the school district if (1) the school district and the department have entered into an agreement requiring the school district to reimburse the department for any state financial share required by the federal government; (2) the rehabilitative and other mandatory and optional services are [(A) INCLUDED IN THE CHILD'S INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED UNDER AS 14.30.278; AND (B)] otherwise eligible for reimbursement under this chapter; (3) the child [IS A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY WHO] (A) is eligible for medical assistance under this chapter for the services; and (B) complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter for that assistance; (4) the school district fully complies with billing, auditing, and reporting required under the approved state plan described in AS 47.07.040; (5) reimbursement of payment for the rehabilitative and other mandatory and optional services under this section does not exceed reimbursement allowable for the services under this chapter; and (6) all other requirements of federal and state law are met." 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2710 Senator Tobin 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. Senator Giessel offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 2, following "Health;": Insert "relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and providing for an effective date" Page 1, following line 13: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 47.25.980(a) is amended to read: (a) The department shall (1) adopt regulations necessary to carry out the food stamp program; (2) cooperate with the federal government and do all things necessary to continue state eligibility under the food stamp program; (3) comply with the requirements of 7 U.S.C. 2011 - 2036d (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), implement categorical eligibility under 7 U.S.C. 2014(a), and make eligible an individual whose household income is not more than 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline regardless of the value of assets owned by the household [7 U.S.C. 2011 - 2036 (FOOD STAMP PROGRAM)]; (4) establish an electronic application for the food stamp program and allow an applicant to submit an application in electronic format or in other formats required by state and federal law; the electronic application must inform an applicant that a false statement made on the application will be investigated and is punishable under AS 11.56.210; in this paragraph, "electronic application" means an application for benefits or renewal of benefits, whether the department exclusively administers the benefits or administers the benefits in coordination with another state agency or federal agency, electronically completed and submitted through the department's Internet website. * Sec. 3. Section 2 of this Act takes effect July 1, 2025." Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Wilson objected. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2711 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 344 am S Second Reading Amendment No. 2? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Bjorkman, Hughes, Kaufman, Shower, Stedman, Wilson and so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Giessel offered Amendment No. 3 : Amendment No. 3 was published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 9. Senator Giessel moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Wilson objected. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 3. Without objection, Amendment No. 3 was withdrawn. HOUSE BILL NO. 344 am S(efd add S) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 344 am S(efd add S) "An Act relating to medical assistance demonstration projects established by the Department of Health; and relating to medical assistance coverage for rehabilitative, mandatory, and optional services furnished or paid for by a school district on behalf of certain children; relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2712 HB 344 am S (efd add S) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 344 am S(efd add 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. SCR 27 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 344, relating to medical assistance demonstration projects established by the Department of Health, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 27 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2713 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 Message dated May 14 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 307 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 307(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to regulation of public utilities, pipeline carriers, and liquefied natural gas import facilities; relating to approval of wholesale power agreements; relating to preapproval for construction of energy facilities; relating to electric reliability organizations; relating to the taxation of new electricity generation facilities; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the Railbelt Transmission Organization; requiring the Alaska Energy Authority to submit a report about issuing rate reduction bonds for financing transmission system upgrades; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Third Reading of House Bills (continued) HB 345 HOUSE BILL NO. 345 "An Act relating to safety ladders at municipal harbor facilities; relating to the harbor facility grant fund; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2714 Senator Kiehl 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. Senator Kiehl offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "Act;": Insert "relating to grants to unit owners for disaster relief;" Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 26.23.090 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (d) An individual or family that is a unit owner may use a grant made to the unit owner under (b)(2) of this section to meet the unit's common expense liability that is associated with the disaster. In this subsection, "common expense liability," "unit," and "unit owner" have the meanings given in AS 34.08.990." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 2, line 21: Delete "This" Insert "Section 2 of this" Senator Kiehl moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Shower objected, then withdrew the objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. HOUSE BILL NO. 345 am S "An Act relating to grants to unit owners for disaster relief; relating to safety ladders at municipal harbor facilities; relating to the harbor facility grant fund; and providing for an effective date" was automatically in third reading. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2715 The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 345 am S "An Act relating to grants to unit owners for disaster relief; relating to safety ladders at municipal harbor facilities; relating to the harbor facility grant fund; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 345 am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Stedman and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 345 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. SCR 40 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 345, relating to safety ladders at municipal harbor facilities; and relating to the harbor facility grant fund, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 40 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2716 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Stedman and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 88 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) "An Act relating to work quotas for employees at warehouse distribution centers; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in third reading (page 2634) was before the Senate. Senator Wilson 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. Senator Wilson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 9: Delete "100" Insert "200" Senator Wilson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 88(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2717 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Kaufman, Myers, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Tobin, Wielechowski and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) "An Act relating to work quotas for employees at warehouse distribution centers; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 88(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Hughes, Shower and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(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. HB 146 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(L&C) "An Act relating to fireworks; directing the Department of Public Safety to adopt fireworks regulations; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in third reading (page 2571) was before the Senate. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2718 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(L&C) "An Act relating to fireworks; directing the Department of Public Safety to adopt fireworks regulations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 146(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(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 20 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 146, relating to fireworks; repealing restrictions on the sale of fireworks; and directing the Department of Public Safety to adopt fireworks regulations, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 20 Final Passage 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2719 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski, Wilson Absent: Shower and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 219 HOUSE BILL NO. 219 "An Act repealing the assistive technology loan guarantee and interest subsidy program; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in third reading (page 2635) was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 219 "An Act repealing the assistive technology loan guarantee and interest subsidy program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 219 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 219 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2720 HB 295 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(RES) "An Act authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmonids to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes" which had been held in third reading (page 2594) was before the Senate. Senator Bjorkman 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. Senator Bjorkman offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 2, following "lakes": Insert "; and relating to administrative areas for regulation of certain commercial set net entry permits" Page 1, following line 7: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 16.43.200 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (c) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) of this section, for the purposes of issuing entry permits and controlling entry into the commercial set net fishery on the east side of Cook Inlet, the commission shall establish the area administered on December 31, 2024, identified by the Department of Fish and Game as of January 1, 2024, as statistical areas 244-21, 244-22, 244-31, 244- 32, 244-41, and 244-42 of the Upper Subdistrict of the Cook Inlet Central District as a distinct administrative area separate from the Cook Inlet administrative area. (d) An entry permit that entitled a person to set net commercially in the area that was administered on December 31, 2024, by the commission as the Cook Inlet administrative area does not entitle that person to set net commercially in the administrative area established under (c) of this section unless the commission reassigns the permit to that administrative area. * Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION: REASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN COOK INLET AREA SET NET ENTRY PERMITS. (a) On January 1, 2025, an individual holding an entry permit that entitles the individual to commercially set net in the Cook Inlet administrative area may have 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2721 the individual's entry permit renewed as an entry permit for the Cook Inlet set net administrative area under AS 16.43.150(c), consistent with the boundaries of that administrative area established under AS 16.43.200, as amended by sec. 2 of this Act, unless the individual provides proof satisfactory to the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission of the individual's participation in the fishery in the areas identified by the Department of Fish and Game as of January 1, 2024, as statistical areas 244-21, 244-22, 244-31, 244-32, 244-41, and 244- 42 of the Upper Subdistrict of the Cook Inlet Central District within the two years preceding December 31, 2023. Proof satisfactory of participation under this subsection may include a shore fisheries lease, an area registration, a buoy tag, or previous submission of fishing statistics for the area. (b) An individual who provides proof satisfactory to the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission of the individual's participation in the fishery in the areas identified by the Department of Fish and Game as of January 1, 2024, as statistical areas 244-21, 244- 22, 244-31, 244-32, 244-41, and 244-42 of the Upper Subdistrict of the Cook Inlet Central District under (a) of this section shall be reassigned an entry permit on January 1, 2025, for the new administrative area established under AS 16.43.200(c), enacted by sec. 2 of this Act. * Sec. 4. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: APPEAL OF COMMISSION DECISION NOT TO ASSIGN AN APPLICANT'S PERMIT TO NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AREA. (a) An individual may appeal a decision by the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to renew the entry permit held by the individual that allows the individual to commercially fish in the Cook Inlet administrative area, as the area's boundaries are amended by AS 16.43.200(c), enacted by sec. 2 of this Act, instead of issuing the individual an entry permit for the administrative area established by AS 16.43.200(c), enacted by sec. 2 of this Act. An appeal under this section must be made to the superior court on or before March 1, 2025. (b) The commission shall provide an individual who is appealing a decision of the commission under this section a provisional entry permit for the administrative area established by AS 16.43.200(c), enacted by sec. 2 of this Act." 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2722 Senator Bjorkman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Bishop objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 295(RES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1? YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bjorkman, Dunbar, Giessel, Kiehl, Merrick, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Bishop, Claman, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kawasaki, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin Absent: Kaufman and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(RES) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(RES) "An Act authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmonids to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 295(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2723 YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Hughes, Kaufman, Merrick, Myers, Olson, Shower, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski, Wilson Nays: Bjorkman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Tobin and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 21 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 295, authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmon to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 21 Final Passage 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2724 Reconsideration of House Bills HB 88 Senator Wilson gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) and moved and asked unanimous consent it be taken up. Without objection, the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) "An Act relating to work quotas for employees at warehouse distribution centers; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 88(L&C) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date(s) YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Hughes, Kaufman, Shower, Stedman, Wilson Absent: Myers and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on reconsideration 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. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2725 Third Reading of House Resolutions HJR 18 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(STA) Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset of the Social Security Act, was read the third time. Senators Gray-Jackson, Giessel, Dunbar, Olson, Merrick, Bjorkman, Claman, Bishop, Stedman, Wielechowski, Kawasaki, Tobin, Kiehl, Kaufman, Wilson, Hughes, Shower, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(STA) Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset of the Social Security Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 18(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage 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 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(STA) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Special Order of Business Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the following Citation Calendar be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2726 Citation Calendar Honoring - UAA Alaska Airlines Center 10th Anniversary Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Carolyn "Care" Clift Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears Honoring - Read on the Fly Senator(s) Wielechowski Honoring - Mary Pignalberi Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears Honoring - Beth Prigge and the Hound Lodge Representative(s) Galvin Senator(s) Gray-Jackson In Memoriam - John Bandle, Jr. Senator(s) Wielechowski Representative(s) Mears In Memoriam - Allison Gillum Representative(s) Ortiz, Hannan Senator(s) Kiehl Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent the Citation Calendar be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to adopt the first supplemental calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2727 Consideration of the First Supplemental Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 29 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(JUD) am "An Act prohibiting certain insurance decisions based solely on a person's status as an elected official" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(JUD) am will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. HB 104 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(RES) am "An Act relating to salvage sales of timber, negotiated timber sales for local manufacture of wood products, and expedited timber sales; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(RES) am will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. HB 189 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(L&C) am "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 second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(L&C) am will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. HB 202 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 202(EDC) "An Act relating to the availability and administration of opioid overdose drugs in public schools" was read the second time. President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 202(EDC) will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. HB 279 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 279(CRA) am "An Act relating to the Local Boundary Commission; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2728 President Stevens stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 279(CRA) am will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. HB 309 HOUSE BILL NO. 309 "An Act relating to the practice of optometry; and relating to the delegation of routine services of optometry" was read the second time. President Stevens stated HOUSE BILL NO. 309 will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. Unfinished Business HB 337 Senator Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on HOUSE BILL NO. 337 "An Act establishing 4-H Day." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 120 Senator Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on HOUSE BILL NO. 120 "An Act relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Claman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from July 8 through July 11, and from August 21 through September 7. Without objection, Senator Claman was excused. Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from am plane time, May 16 through pm plane time, May 18. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from May 16 through May 21. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2729 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from May 20 through June 4. Without objection, Senator Hughes was excused. Senator Kiehl moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from October 13 through October 22. Without objection, Senator Kiehl was excused. Senator Dunbar moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from June 5 through June 8. Without objection, Senator Dunbar was excused. HB 66 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) am S "An Act relating to criminal law and procedure; relating to homicide resulting from conduct involving controlled substances; establishing the crime of assault in the presence of a child; relating to the crime of stalking; changing the term 'child pornography' to 'child sexual abuse material'; relating to misconduct involving a controlled substance; relating to sentencing; relating to competency to stand trial; relating to the duty to register as a sex offender; amending the definition of 'sex offense'; relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; relating to involuntary civil commitments; relating to victims' rights during certain civil commitment proceedings; relating to the duties of the Department of Corrections; amending Rule 6(s), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up. The bill will be on the May 15 calendar. HB 126 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(FIN) "An Act relating to the Board of Professional Counselors; relating to licensing of associate counselors; relating to marital and family therapists; relating to telehealth; relating to the health care professionals workforce enhancement program; prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against associate counselors; relating to medical assistance for professional counseling services; relating to mental health professionals; relating to health care provider liability; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up. The bill will be on the May 15 calendar. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2730 HB 129 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(JUD) "An Act relating to voter registration; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up. The bill will be on the May 15 calendar. HB 148 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 148(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska performance scholarship program" was not taken up. The bill will be on the May 15 calendar. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 19 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(FIN) "An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels; and relating to the derelict vessel prevention program fund" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 50 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act relating to carbon storage on state land; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to deposits into the permanent fund; establishing the carbon storage closure trust fund and carbon dioxide storage facility administrative fund; relating to geothermal resources; 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 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2731 the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and regulation of the service of natural gas storage; relating to the regulation of liquefied natural gas import facilities; relating to the oil and gas production tax; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; relating to carbon dioxide pipelines; relating to reserve-based state loans for oil and gas development projects in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to report to the legislature on oil and gas projects with potential to increase oil and gas production from the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; relating to an audit of carbon storage leases conducted by the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 88 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(L&C) "An Act relating to work quotas for employees at warehouse distribution centers; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 120 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(FIN) am S "An Act relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students; relating to animal adoption and foster care records; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 125 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(RES) am S "An Act relating to state land use planning and classification; relating to the James Dalton Highway right-of-way; relating to platting and recording divisions of land in first class boroughs, second class boroughs, and cities that have platting authority; relating to trapping cabins on state land; relating to trapping cabin permit fees; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2732 HB 146 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(L&C) "An Act relating to fireworks; directing the Department of Public Safety to adopt fireworks regulations; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 230 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(EDC) am S(edf add S) "An Act relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales; relating to teacher national board certification; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 251 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(L&C) am S "An Act relating to the Board of Agriculture and Conservation; relating to loans and limitations under the Alaska Agricultural Loan Act; exempting certain foods and drinks prepared in an uninspected kitchen from state labeling, licensing, packaging, permitting, and inspection requirements; permitting a person to acquire meat from a producer by way of an ownership share in an animal if certain conditions are met; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 272 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(RES) "An Act relating to big game hunts for persons with physical disabilities; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 273 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 273(L&C) am S "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans; relating to subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to the power of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to make or purchase mortgage loans; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2733 HB 295 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(RES) "An Act authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmonids to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 344 HOUSE BILL NO. 344 am S(efd add S) "An Act relating to medical assistance demonstration projects established by the Department of Health; and relating to medical assistance coverage for rehabilitative, mandatory, and optional services furnished or paid for by a school district on behalf of certain children; relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 345 HOUSE BILL NO. 345 am S "An Act; relating to grants to unit owners for disaster relief; relating to safety ladders at municipal harbor facilities; relating to the harbor facility grant fund; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 395 HOUSE BILL NO. 395 am S "An Act approving the transfer of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Nenana; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 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 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2734 carbon oxide sequestration tax credits; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; and relating to carbon dioxide pipelines, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 20 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 146, relating to fireworks; repealing restrictions on the sale of fireworks; and directing the Department of Public Safety to adopt fireworks regulations, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration, SCR 21 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 295, authorizing the sale of hatchery-produced salmon to certain persons for the purpose of stocking lakes, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 22 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 251, 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 23 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 19, relating to the registration of commercial vessels, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2735 SCR 27 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 344, relating to medical assistance demonstration projects established by the Department of Health, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 29 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 125, relating to trapping cabins on state land; and relating to trapping cabin permit fees, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 230, relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers; and repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 33 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 120, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 36 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 273, relating to the power of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to make or purchase mortgage loans, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2736 SCR 40 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 345, relating to safety ladders at municipal harbor facilities; and relating to the harbor facility grant fund, 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 11:00 a.m., May 15, 2024. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 9:11 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2737 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 EDUCATION May 15 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 217 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS += HB 307 INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2024-05-14 Senate Journal Page 2738 STATE AFFAIRS May 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 05/14/24 -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 316 EMERG WIRELESS DEVICE LOCATION DISCLOSURE += HB 330 PRISONERS: ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESS/RATES += HB 362 PRISONER MED CARE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT **Streamed live on AKL.tv** May 16 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled