Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-03-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0893 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 22, 1993 Seventy-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:22 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Miller was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor David Horn of the Faith Lutheran Church. Senator Ellis led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-eighth, sixty-ninth and seventieth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of March 19 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 152 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) by the House Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to magistrate jurisdiction." 893 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0894 HB 152 was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following report was received and is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Medical Assistance, Annual Report, FY 92 from Theodore A. Mala, MD, MPH, Commissioner in accordance with AS 47.04.040 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 45 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 45 "An Act relating to persons under 21 years of age; providing for designation of `safe homes' for runaway minors; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(HES), entitled: "An Act relating to persons under 21 years of age; providing for designation of shelters for runaway minors; relating to the detention and incarceration of minors; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Miller, Duncan, Salo, Sharp. Signing do pass: Senator Leman. Fiscal note for SENATE BILL NO. 45 and the Committee Substitute published today from Department of Health, Education and Social Services. Zero fiscal notes for SENATE BILL NO. 45 and the Committee Substitute published today from Department of Law and Department of Labor. SENATE BILL NO. 45 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0895 SB 71 The Finance Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to emergency medical services; and repealing obsolete references to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council and health systems agencies" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(FIN) and further attaches a Letter of Intent. Signing do pass: Senators Frank and Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Rieger, Sharp. Letter of Intent for CS for SSSB 71(FIN) It is the intent of the legislature that the department will use a computerized database program for the collection of trauma data. A priority in designing the system should be ease of use for pre-hospital and hospital facilities in providing information to the database through their own use of standard desktop software programs. It is further the intent of the legislature that the trauma injury data collection be eventually integrated with a broader effort which includes epidemiology and other state health information. Zero fiscal note for the Committee Substitute published today from the Senate Finance Committee. Previous zero fiscal note. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 82 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 82 "An Act relating to the Dalton Highway" and recommended it be replaced with the Transportation Committee Substitute offered on page 501. 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0896 SB 82 Signing do pass: Senators Frank and Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Jacko, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kelly, Rieger, Kerttula. Fiscal note for the Committee Substitute published today from the Senate Finance Committee. Zero fiscal note for the Committee Substitute published today from Department of Natural Resources. Previous fiscal and zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 82 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 84 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 84 "An Act relating to fees for identification cards and certain motor vehicle licenses and permits; to licenses issued to drivers and to revocation of a license to drive; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Frank and Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger. Fiscal note published today from the Senate Finance Committee. SENATE BILL NO. 84 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 86 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act relating to funds transfers under the Uniform Commercial Code; changing Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 82; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Jacko, Halford, Little. Previous zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 86 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 91 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91 "An Act providing for coverage of midwife services under Medicaid; reordering the priority of optional services provided by the state under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0897 SB 91 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91(HES), entitled: "An Act prohibiting unfair discrimination against direct-entry midwives who perform services within the scope of their certification; providing for coverage of midwife services under Medicaid; reordering the priority of optional services provided by the state under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senator Sharp. Signing do pass: Senators Duncan, Ellis, Salo, Leman, Miller. Fiscal notes for SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91 and the Committee Substitute published today from Department of Health, Education and Social Services (3). SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91 was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 112 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 112 "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; amending Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 8 and 82, and Alaska Rule of Evidence 402; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(JUD) Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Jacko, Halford, Little. Zero fiscal note for the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute and the Judiciary Committee Substitute published today from Department of Natural Resources. Previous zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 112 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0898 SB 149 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act revising the laws governing financial institutions and relating to trust companies, the Alaska Small Loans Act, and the Premium Financing Act; amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 17 and Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 45(b); and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Jacko, Little. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. SENATE BILL NO. 149 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 116 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(FIN)(title am) "An Act amending the manner of determining the royalty received by the state on gas production, and directing the commissioner of natural resources to accept, under certain circumstances, the contract price agreed to between a lessee of federal land and a gas or electric utility as the value of the federal government's royalty share from natural gas production on federal land from which the state is entitled under applicable federal law to receive a share of the royalty on gas production; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Frank and Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Jacko, Kerttula. Previous House zero fiscal note. Senator Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(FIN)(title am) was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 88 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 88 am "An Act establishing May 1 as Family Day and the month of May as Preservation of the Family Month; and relating to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in the family." 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0899 HB 88 Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Halford, Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. HOUSE BILL NO. 88 am is on today's calendar. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 88 HOUSE BILL NO. 88 am "An Act establishing May 1 as Family Day and the month of May as Preservation of the Family Month; and relating to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in the family" was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE BILL NO. 88 am be returned to the Rules Committee with pending Amendment No. 1. Without objection, it was so ordered. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 97 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(FIN) "An Act relating to enhanced 911 emergency reporting systems; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(FIN) be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senators Adams, Pearce offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 3, line 9, after "system" Insert : "and is not based on an intentional act of misconduct or on an act of gross negligence" 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0900 SB 97 Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(FIN) am "An Act relating to enhanced 911 emergency reporting systems; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 97(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Excused: Miller and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(FIN) am was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Honoring - Fairbanks Children's Theater by Senator(s) Sharp, Frank, Miller, Pearce, Duncan, Halford 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0901 In Memoriam - Victor Henry Ecklund by Representative(s) Williams Senator(s) Taylor, Duncan, Halford, Zharoff In Memoriam - Charles "Chuck" Vancura II by Representative(s) Larson, Carney Senator(s) Kerttula, Pearce, Duncan, Halford Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 87 Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 87 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Public Utilities Commission to June 30, 1994." Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 87 was referred to the Finance Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SB 97 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(FIN) am "An Act relating to enhanced 911 emergency reporting systems; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0902 ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 23, 1993. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:54 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1993 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0903 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 23 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 156 HUMAN SERVICES MATCHING GRANTS SB 92 REAA ADVISORY VOTES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 22 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 104 STATE SHARE OF FEDERAL GAS ROYALTIES HB 116 STATE SHARE OF FEDERAL GAS ROYALTIES SB 112 UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REVISIONS <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 149 REVISION OF BANKING CODE <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 154 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 23 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 100 APPROP: SUPPL. & SPECIAL FOR FY 93 SB 112 UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REVISIONS SB 149 REVISION OF BANKING CODE MAR 25 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 85 TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL SB 42 LOCAL SALES TAX ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 22 MONDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 70 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES HCR 7 ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0904 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED MAR 24 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 5 MEDICAID FOR CERTAIN DISABLED CHILDREN MAR 26 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 29 MONDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 22 MONDAY 1:30 PM TELECONFERENCE HB 64 ANTI-STALKING LAW SB 122 EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY FOR REFERENCE INFO SB 152 WEIGHTS & MEASURES: INSPECTIONS/CITATIONS SB 101 ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 24 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM TELECONFERENCE SB 67 MENTAL HEALTH TRUST AMENDMENTS MAR 24 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM ***NOTE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE TO CAPITOL 120 JOINT WITH HOUSE JUDICIARY CONFIRMATION HEARING: ..SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS ...DR. JEFF S. ANDERSON ...JOSEPH P. DONAHUE MAR 26 FRIDAY 1:30 PM TELECONFERENCE SB 44 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR SKIING ACCIDENTS SB 51 WORK CAMPS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS SB 58 PHASE OUT LONGEVITY BONUS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 29 MONDAY 1:30 PM HB 99 REPEAL 65-DAY DEADLINE: OIL SPILL PLANS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0905 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 23 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 162 EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMP PROGRAM HB 101 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE HB 102 PANEL MEMBERS ON AK LABOR REL. AGENCY SB 40 GROUP HEALTH INS. FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS SB 171 AIDEA BONDS; BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROG. BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 79 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COUNCILS/AUTHORITIES CONFIRMATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 22 MONDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 23 TUESDAY 3:30 PM **RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION SB 103 AIR QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM MAR 24 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 165 APPROP: ALYESKA SETTLEMENT FUND SB 159 LIMIT ADMINISTRATIVE LAND CLOSURES SB 153 EXCHANGE OF RAW FISH FOR SEAFOOD PRODUCT MAR 25 THURSDAY 3:30 PM **RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION SB 103 AIR QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM MAR 26 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 22 MONDAY 12:00 PM SB 71 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM ---------------------------------------- 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0906 STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 22 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 168 NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION DEFINED SJR 23 LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S POWERS MAR 24 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 155 USE OF RENTED PROPERTY/LAW VIOLATIONS <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 158 REDUCING EXEMPTION AMOUNTS MAR 26 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 29 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 33 GRANTS FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING SB 161 INTEREST RATES: JUDGMENTS/TAXES/ROYALTIES *CONFIRMATION HEARING ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD; BRIGADIER GENERAL SIGURD E. MURPHY, JR. APR 02 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 23 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 148 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION SB 157 PROHIBITED HIGHWAY ADVERTISING HJR 28 SUPPORT KANTISHNA AREA TOURISM DEVELOP'T SB 167 MARINE FUEL TAX REVENUE SHARING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD BEFORE THE COMMITTEE MAR 25 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0907 SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OIL AND GAS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 23 TUESDAY 5:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 150 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION LICENSES/LEASES SB 151 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS MAR 25 THURSDAY 5:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD REPORT ON INSURANCE POOLING PER LETTER OF INTENT CHAPTER 102, SLA 92 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW CAPITOL ROOM 17 MAR 23 TUESDAY 1:30 PM PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON REGULATORY REVIEW BY BONNIE WILLIAMS, CHAIR ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 25 THURSDAY 1:00 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC MEMBERS OTHER COMMITTEES ANCHORAGE CAUCUS SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 25 THURSDAY 12:00 PM ANCHORAGE CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATOR ID CARD PHOTOGRAPHS FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 23 TUESDAY 9:00 AM LEGISLATOR ID CARD PHOTOGRAPHS 1993-03-22 Senate Journal Page 0908 LEGISLATOR ID CARD PHOTOGRAPHS CONTINUED MAR 24 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM PUBLIC SAFETY WILL TAKE PICTURES FOR THE LEGISLATOR ID CARDS ON TUESDAY, 3/23 AND WEDNESDAY 3/24. 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