Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-01-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0069 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday January 15, 1993 Fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:10 a.m. The roll showed all members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rev. Larry Olson of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, You are kind and gracious beyond all our understanding. Put in our hearts a deep gratitude for all You have done. You send the snow today. As the snow piles up, it makes moving about outside a risky venture. As paper and bills and reports and obligations and details and responsibilities pile up around these Senators, they can make moving about in here a risky venture for them, too. As You cause the snow to fall, I pray You would cause wisdom, discernment, the ability to focus on the matters at hand, and a good sense of humor to fall on these men and women, as well. Keep them safe. In Your Name, we ask these things. Amen. Senator Leman led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. 69 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0070 Senator Kelly stated that on Monday, January 18, Alaskans will honor the memory of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with an official holiday. However, today, January 15, is the 64th anniversary of Reverend King's birthday. Because there will be no floor session on Monday, Senator Kelly asked the members of the Alaska State Senate to take this opportunity to join in a moment of silence in honor of Dr. King and his lifelong dedication to the principles of justice and equality for all. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent the journal for the fourth legislative day and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 2 be approved as certified. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Message of January 14 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080 and Article III Sections 25 and 26 of the Alaska Constitution, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: University of Alaska Board of Regents Mary Jane Fate - Fairbanks Term beginning 2/1/93 expires 2/1/01 R. Danforth Ogg - Kodiak Term beginning 2/1/93 expires 2/1/01 The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the offices of the Senate Secretary and the House Clerk. President Halford referred the Governor's appointments to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0071 COMMUNICATIONS The following reports have been received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank 1992 Annual Report from A.W. Hall, Business Development Officer in accordance with AS 44.81.200 Distributed to all Senators Alaska Public Utilities Commission Twenty-third Annual Report and Statistical Information for Fiscal Year 1992 from Don Schroer, Chairman in accordance with AS 42.05.211 and AS 42.06.220 Cigarette and Tobacco Taxes Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1992 from Darrel J. Rexwinkel, Commissioner, Department of Revenue in accordance with AS 43.50.360 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SR 1 The Rules Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Establishing a Senate Special Committee on Oil and Gas. Signing calendar and do pass: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Halford, Zharoff, Rieger, Little. Zero fiscal note published today from Legislative Affairs Agency. SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 is on today's calendar. Rules Committee Report dated January 14 was received stating: In compliance with AS 24.10.030 and Uniform Rule 3(a), the Senate Rules Committee hereby reports its nomination of Nancy Quinto to serve as Secretary of the Senate for the Eighteenth Legislature and recommends election by the Senate. The report was signed by Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Rieger, Halford, Zharoff, Little. 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0072 Senator Jacko moved and asked unanimous consent that the Rules Committee Report be adopted. Without objection, it was so ordered, thereby confirming Nancy Quinto as Secretary of the Senate. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 47 SENATE BILL NO. 47 by Senators Kelly, Halford, entitled: "An Act relating to equipment for and registration of custom collector vehicles; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee and the Finance Committee. SB 48 SENATE BILL NO. 48 by the Senate Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making a supplemental appropriation for certain elections for regional educational attendance area school boards and coastal resource service area boards; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee, the Health, Education and Social Services Committee and the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated January 15: Dear President Halford: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill making a supplemental appropriation for $90,000 to the Office of the Governor, Division of Elections, to conduct the March 2, 1993 election for regional educational attendance area school boards and coastal resource service area boards. 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0073 SB 48 The division of elections is required by statute to conduct elections for the regional educational attendance area school boards and coastal resources service area boards. The next election is set by court order for March 2, 1993. Due to unanticipated expenses this year regarding reapportionment matters, the division of elections has run out of money to conduct the election. In order to properly conduct the elections and pay for printing and distribution of the ballot and necessary material, this supplemental appropriation must be enacted into law no later than February1, 1993. Absentee balloting for the election is scheduled to begin February15, 1993. Without this supplemental appropriation, this important state election is in jeopardy. The state also could suffer adverse consequences with the federal government concerning compliance with the Federal Voting Rights Act. Finally and most importantly, the people of Alaska could be deprived of their statutory right to elected representation on these boards if the election cannot be held due to a lack of funding. I urge your prompt consideration and passage of this important legislation. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor SB 49 SENATE BILL NO. 49 will not be introduced today because SENATE BILL NO. 50 is an assigned number for the Governor's capital budget. SB 50 SENATE BILL NO. 50 by the Senate Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for capital projects; and providing for an effective date." 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0074 SB 50 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated January 15: Dear President Halford: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting legislation making appropriations for capital projects for fiscal year 1994. As with my proposed operating budget, the capital budget focuses on government meeting its basic and traditional responsibilities to its citizens. To this end, my capital budget provides over $42 million for water and sewer projects throughout Alaska. We must continue to build upon this Administration's unprecedented financial commitment to protecting the health of every Alaskan. Funding for education facilities is also one of the state's basic responsibilities to its citizens. My capital budget provides over $44 million for educational facilities, and includes $19 million for the University of Alaska and another $25 million in funding for the top priorities in our K-12 system. Another area of emphasis is protecting our state's assets. For too long our buildings, roads and facilities have been left without repair. It is time we step up to our responsibilities and provide some of the funding necessary to get this job done. I will be introducing other legislation that will further meet these responsibilities by providing additional funding for the University of Alaska and our K-12 education system. The demands of our criminal justice system can also be seen in the capital budget. Our correctional system facilities can no longer physically absorb the burdens of an increasing prison population and this budget includes $10 million for the correctional system. Completion of the Anchorage Court House will also be possible with the $21.5 million proposed. 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0075 SB 50 The capital needs of the state far exceed the level of funding I have proposed. I am hopeful this legislation provides a road map of how we can continue to make progress in meeting our responsibilities to the state and Alaskans. Toward this end, I look forward to working with the legislature. Additional information pertaining to the appropriations requested in this bill are being furnished to the legislature by my Office of Management and Budget. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SR 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 (Establishing a Senate Special Committee on Oil and Gas) was read the second time. SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 (Establishing a Senate Special Committee on Oil and Gas) pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SR 1 Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0076 SR 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff and so, SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. CITATIONS In Memoriam - Stanley Appelton Oaksmith By Senators Taylor, Kerttula Representative Williams Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 46 Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that she be shown as cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 46 "An Act authorizing moose farming." Without objection, it was so ordered. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements appear at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 19, 1993. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:22 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate January 1993 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0077 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH RM 205 JAN 19 TUESDAY 8:30 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 21 THURSDAY 8:30 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 22 FRIDAY 10:20 AM *********SENATE FINANCE RM 518********* COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL ATTEND SENATE FINANCE CRA BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COMMISSIONER BLATCHFORD ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 JAN 15 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BUDGET OVERVIEW -SHELBY STASNY, DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET JAN 19 TUESDAY 9:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS **********PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGES********* 9:00 AM DOTPF, COMMISSIONER FRANK TURPIN[DSRt] 09:40 AM COMMERCE, COMMISSIO 10:20 AM REVENUE, COMMISSIONER DARREL REXWINKEL 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0078 FINANCE CONTINUED JAN 20 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS 9:00 AM LABOR, COMMISSIONER CHARLES MAHLEN 9:40 AM PUBLIC SAFETY, COMMISSIONER BURTON 10:20 AM ALASKA COURT SYSTEM, ARTHUR SNOWDEN II JAN 20 WEDNESDAY 2:00 PM SENATE AND HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL DISCUSS HOUSING PROGRAMS WITH AHFC JAN 21 THURSDAY 9:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS 9:00 AM EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER JERRY COVEY 9:40 AM UNIVERSITY, PRESIDENT JEROME KOMISAR 10:20 AM H&SS, COMMISSIONER TED MALA 11:00 AM DOA, COMMISSIONER NANCY USERA JAN 22 FRIDAY 9:40 AM DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS 9:40 AM ADF&G, COMMISSIONER CARL ROSIER 10:20 AM CRA, COMMISSIONER EDGAR BLATCHFORD JAN 25 MONDAY 9:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS 9:00 AM DNR, COMMISSIONER GLENN OLDS 9:40 AM DMVA, ADJUTANT GENERAL HUGH COX 10:20 AM LAW, ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARLIE COLE 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0079 FINANCE CONTINUED JAN 26 TUESDAY 9:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET OVERVIEWS 9:00 AM DEC, COMMISSIONER JOHN SANDOR 9:40 AM CORRECTIONS, COMMISSIONER LLOYD RUPP ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 18 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 20 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JAN 22 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BUTROVICH 205 JAN 18 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 20 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM DEPARTMENT OF LAW OVERVIEW --BRUCE BOTELHO, DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL ALASKA COURT SYSTEM OVERVIEW --ARTHUR SNOWDEN II JAN 22 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0080 LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 19 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 44 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR SKIING ACCIDENTS JAN 21 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 47 REGISTRATION/EQUIPMENT OF CUSTOM CARS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 18 MONDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 20 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 30 EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION SB 43 GRANTS TO TRANSPLANT ELK JAN 22 FRIDAY 1:30 PM *********PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE********* EO 83 MERGE STATE GEOGRAPHIC BOARD AND STATE HISTORIC SITES ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTO ALASKA HISTORICAL COMMISSION IN DNR EO 86 TRANSFER FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF FRED DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 15 FRIDAY 10:30 AM *********NOTE TIME CHANGE************ ORIENTATION MEETING 1993-01-15 Senate Journal Page 0081 STATE AFFAIRS CONTINUED JAN 20 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SJR 3 LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATORS JAN 22 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SJR 4 90 DAY SESSION LIMIT SJR 5 COMMITTEE ACTION ON BILLS; CAUCUSES JAN 25 MONDAY 9:00 AM SJR 6 USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 19 TUESDAY 3:30 PM ORIENTATION AND PROCEDURAL MEETING JAN 21 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 JAN 15 FRIDAY 12:00 PM ORGANIZATIONAL AND ORIENTATION MEETING PRESENTATION BY LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR AND LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST