Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1994-03-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3143 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 10, 1994 Sixtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:18 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senators Adams, Zharoff were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Ellis, Frank, Pearce were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Associate Pastor Mary Ann Warden of the Northern Light United Church. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayers from March 9 and March 10 be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. March 9 Eternal God, Instill in us the desire to be understanding and supportive of those with whom we disagree. Help us to remember that we do not have to agree in all things to work in harmony. Help us to do our work with gladness. May we use the talents You gave us to do positive things today. Amen. March 10 Anaiy-yu-runa A-ta-niiq i-lin-nun ki-sian. Tu-saan-na a-pi-gi-gik-pin. It-qa-ti-gi-si-git u-kua uv-lu-pak. Pi-suu-tin pi-li. U-va-gut uv-lu-pak sa- vau-ti-suk-kip-ti-gin. It-qa-ti-gi-lu-gil-lu i-la-vut. Tut-qiu-tin illi i-lu-qap-tin-ni. Ig-nik-kun Jesus-kun a-naiy-yu-runa. Tav-ra pi-li. 3143 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3144 Unto You alone, O Lord, do I pray. Hear me, I ask. Be with these today. Your will be done. All of us today want to work for you. Be also with our relatives. Let Your peace be with each of us. I pray through Your son Jesus. Amen. Senator Kelly led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. The presence of Senators Frank, Pearce was noted. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fifty-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letter of March 9 was read, requesting withdrawal of Mrs. Karen L. Cleek of Juneau for consideration of legislative confirmation to the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers. Mrs. Cleek resigned from the board on March 4, 1994. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of March 9 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 55 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 55(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Relating to the importance to the economy of Southeast Alaska of continued timber harvests on the Tongass National Forest. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3145 HJR 56 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 56(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Relating to an exemption for federal land in Alaska from the federal PACFISH management strategy. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 70 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 70 "An Act establishing a loan guarantee and interest rate subsidy program for assistive technology" and recommended the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2935 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Kerttula, Sharp. Previous fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 70 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 217 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 217 "An Act relating to land of the University of Alaska and authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state public domain land" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(FIN) (Forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Frank, Cochair, Senators Sharp, Rieger. Signing do not pass: Senator Pearce, Cochair. Fiscal notes for the committee substitute published today from Department of Fish and Game, University of Alaska. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Revenue. Previous fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 217 was referred to the Rules Committee. 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3146 SB 249 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 249 "An Act relating to assisted living homes; repealing references to residential facilities for dependent adults; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 249(HES), entitled: "An Act relating to assisted living homes; relating to the conversion of an assisted living home to a nursing home; repealing references to residential facilities for dependent adults; abolishing the authority of certain municipalities to license or supervise institutions caring for dependent adults; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Sharp, Leman, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Duncan. Fiscal notes for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Health and Social Services (2). Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Administration. Previous fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 249 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 286 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 286 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 286(JUD), entitled: "An Act relating to special conditions of mandatory parole; relating to conditions of mandatory and discretionary parole; extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date." 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3147 SB 286 Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Little. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 286 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 295 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 295 "An Act relating to financial assistance for certain owners or operators of underground petroleum storage tank systems; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senator Frank. Signing no recommendation: Senators Donley, Zharoff, Leman. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Environmental Conservation. SENATE BILL NO. 295 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 319 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 319 "An Act relating to the possession of controlled substances within 500 feet of recreation and youth centers; and permitting municipalities to install `drug-free recreation and youth center zone' signs." Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Sharp. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Corrections, Department of Law. Previous zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 319 was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 13 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Relating to the Gold Rush Centennial Decade. Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Little, Zharoff, Rieger. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 is on today's calendar. 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3148 SCR 15 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Relating to the twenty-eighth annual Boys' State. Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 is on today's calendar. SCR 17 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Honoring Alaskan and Palmer resident Tommy Moe for winning a gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Little, Zharoff, Rieger. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 is on today's calendar. SJR 17 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Relating to reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Little, Zharoff, Rieger. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 is on today's calendar. SJR 46 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 Requesting the United States Congress to provide a waiver for nontaxable diesel fuel sold in Alaska from the requirement that it contain a blue dye additive." Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Little, Zharoff, Rieger. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 is on today's calendar. SB 252 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 252 "An Act prohibiting the possession of child pornography." Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3149 SB 252 SENATE BILL NO. 252 is on today's calendar. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Report dated March 1 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Special Committee on Oil and Gas reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments: Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Tuckerman A. Babcock - Palmer There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individual by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Halford, Sharp, Salo, Adams. Senator Adams further signed: Applicant not qualified. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 354 SENATE BILL NO. 354 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for capital projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 355 SENATE BILL NO. 355 BY THE SENATE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to errors in surveys of land." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Resources Committees. 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3150 SB 356 SENATE BILL NO. 356 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act excluding certain recreational activities sanctioned by an employer from coverage provided under workers' compensation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 252 SENATE BILL NO. 252 "An Act prohibiting the possession of child pornography" was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 2884. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) was read the third time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) "An Act prohibiting the possession of child pornography" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3151 SB 252 CSSB 252(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Adams, Zharoff Absent: Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) passed the Senate. The presence of Senator Ellis was noted. SB 252 Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 252 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) was before the Senate in third reading on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) "An Act prohibiting the possession of child pornography" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 252(JUD) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3152 SB 252 Excused: Adams, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) passed the Senate on reconsideration. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CONTINUED THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 322 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 322(FIN) "An Act repealing the requirement that an oil or gas lease sale be held during the calendar quarter for which scheduled under the leasing program and repealing related allowable delays for certain oil and gas lease sales under the Alaska Land Act; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 322(FIN) "An Act repealing the requirement that an oil or gas lease sale be held during the calendar quarter for which scheduled under the leasing program and repealing related allowable delays for certain oil and gas lease sales under the Alaska Land Act; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 322(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Adams, Zharoff 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3153 SB 322 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 322(FIN) 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. Senator Lincoln gave notice of reconsideration. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 17 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Relating to reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, was read the second time. Senators Kerttula, Duncan, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 3054. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) Relating to reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3154 SJR 17 CSSJR 17(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Adams, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SJR 46 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 Requesting the United States Congress to provide a waiver for nontaxable diesel fuel sold in Alaska from the requirement that it contain a blue dye additive, was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 3087. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46(STA) Requesting the United States Congress to provide a waiver for nontaxable diesel fuel sold in Alaska from the requirement that it contain a dye additive, was adopted. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46(STA) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46(STA) was read the third time. 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3155 SJR 46 Senators Duncan, Leman, Salo, Sharp, Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46(STA) Requesting the United States Congress to provide a waiver for nontaxable diesel fuel sold in Alaska from the requirement that it contain a dye additive, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 46(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Adams, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 13 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Relating to the Gold Rush Centennial Decade, was read the second time. Senators Lincoln, Little, Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Relating to the Gold Rush Centennial Decade, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3156 SCR 13 SCR 13 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Adams, Zharoff and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Relating to the twenty-eighth annual Boys' State, was read the second time. Senators Lincoln, Donley, Halford, Taylor, Sharp, Pearce, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Relating to the twenty-eighth annual Boys' State, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 15 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3157 SCR 15 Excused: Adams, Zharoff and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Honoring Alaskan and Palmer resident Tommy Moe for winning a gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 3086. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) Honoring Alaskan and Palmer resident Tommy Moe for winning gold and silver medals at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, was adopted. CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) was read the second time. Senator Salo offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "and Palmer resident" Page 1, line 4: Delete "Palmer resident" Insert "Alaskan" Senator Salo moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) am was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) am Honoring Alaskan Tommy Moe for winning gold and silver medals at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3158 SCR 17 CSSCR 17(STA) am Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Adams, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Honoring - Staff Sergeant Robert A. Vansant, NCO of the Year by Representative(s) Vezey Senator(s) Sharp, Zharoff, Duncan, Leman, Lincoln Honoring - Private First Class Gerd D. Schroeder, Soldier of the Year by Representative(s) Vezey Senator(s) Sharp, Zharoff, Duncan, Leman, Lincoln Honoring - Coach Paul Brauneis, Chugiak High School Hockey Coach by Representative(s) Kott, Willis, Carney Senator(s) Halford, Phillips, Zharoff, Duncan, Pearce, Leman Honoring - Dimond High School Football Team, Coaches, Managers, Cheerleaders by Representative(s) Hanley Senator(s) Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Leman, Donley, Lincoln, Salo, Rieger 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3159 Honoring - Thelma Saunders by Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Zharoff, Duncan, Little Honoring - Shannon Erhart by Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Zharoff, Halford, Duncan, Little, Rieger Honoring - Deborah Deaton by Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Zharoff, Duncan, Little Honoring - Sidney Huntington by Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Adams, Zharoff, Kerttula, Halford, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Little, Rieger 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 Message dated March 10 was transmitted to the Office of the Governor stating that Stuart C. Hall has been confirmed as Ombudsman. Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that she be excused from a call of the Senate from March 18 to March 20, evening plane time. Without objection, Senator Little was excused. HJR 36 Senators Duncan, Little moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36(HES) Urging the federal Department of Health and Human Services to repeal the "100-hour rule" relating to employment of certain persons receiving AFDC and to replace it with a regulation that will serve as an incentive for AFDC recipients to accept employment of more than 100 hours a month. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3160 ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SCR 13 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Relating to the Gold Rush Centennial Decade, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Relating to the twenty-eighth annual Boys' State, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 17 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) am Honoring Alaskan Tommy Moe for winning gold and silver medals at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 17 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) Relating to reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 46 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46(STA) Requesting the United States Congress to provide a waiver for nontaxable diesel fuel sold in Alaska from the requirement that it contain a dye additive, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3161 SB 252 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(JUD) "An Act prohibiting the possession of child pornography" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 14, 1994. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:13 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1994 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3162 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 10 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 291 BOROUGH INCORPORATION & ANNEXATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 15 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 291 BOROUGH INCORPORATION & ANNEXATION <WORK SESSION/TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 355 ADJUSTMENTS FOR DEFECTIVE SURVEY HB 398 LAND CONVEYED TO & FROM MUNICIPALITIES MAR 17 THURSDAY 9:00 AM ALASKA EDUCATION FOUNDATION FORMULA DUANE GUILEY, DIRECTOR, DEPT OF EDUCATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 10 THURSDAY 8:30 AM **TIME CHANGE** SB 70 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES SB 217 INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA SB 331 APPROP: BUDGET RESERVE FUND TO GEN.FUND <BILL POSTPONED> SB 319 DRUG FREE RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 11 FRIDAY 9:00 AM STATEWIDE SALMON FORUM MAR 12 SATURDAY 10:00 AM SB 26 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS TO BE IN ANCHORAGE SB 225 INSURANCE TAX CREDIT:GIFTS TO COLLEGES SB 261 NO MUNICIPAL SALES TAXES ON AIR CARRIERS SB 294 PETERSBURG CANNED SALMON CLASSIC SB 330 WATER QUALITY FUNDS AND GRANTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 14 MONDAY 9:00 AM BILLS HELD OVER FROM 03/12/94 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3163 FINANCE CONTINUED MAR 15 TUESDAY 8:30 AM **TIME CHANGE** SB 190 ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDERS SB 303 UNIFORM VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM SB 316 FISHING VIOLATIONS:FINES/BURDEN OF PROOF SB 321 FINGERPRINTING AND CRIME RECORDS SB 148 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION SB 338 ALASKA RR REVENUE BONDS:SHIP CREEK MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM **TIME CHANGE** SUBCOMMITTEE ON FOLLOWING BILL: SB 308 ADMIN ACTION RE LAND/RESOURCES/PROPERTY MAR 17 THURSDAY 9:00 AM HB 3 REGULATION OF HOME CARE PROVIDERS HB 4 PROTECT ELDERLY AND DISABLED ADULTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 18 FRIDAY 8:30 AM **TIME CHANGE** SB 308 ADMIN ACTION RE LAND/RESOURCES/PROPERTY SB 215 OIL/HAZARDOUS SUBS. RELEASE RESPONSE FUND MAR 19 SATURDAY 10:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 161 INTEREST RATES: JUDGMENTS/TAXES/ROYALTIES <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 312 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT REVIEW <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 11 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 201 INSURANCE RATES & BENEFIT COORDINATION -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <TELECONFERENCE - LISTEN ONLY> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT MAR 14 MONDAY 1:30 PM -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <TELECONFERENCE - LISTEN ONLY> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3164 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 312 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT REVIEW SB 255 STATE POLICY ON HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMT HB 2 DRUG TESTING FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS HCR 31 ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <TELECONFERENCE - LISTEN ONLY> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT MAR 18 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <TELECONFERENCE - LISTEN ONLY> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 11 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 332 WEIGHT OF LIVE MARIJUANA PLANTS SB 223 TAX CREDIT: GIFTS TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING SB 256 INCREASE AVIATION FUEL TAX MAR 14 MONDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HCR 24 SUPPORT SUIT AGAINST FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HCR 28 GET CLEARY ORDERS DISSOLVED OR CHANGED SB 220 ADD "CAT" TO SCHEDULE IIA DRUG LIST HB 65 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVT. MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HB 254 OPEN MEETING ACT MAR 18 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 337 SHAREHOLDER VOTING: NATIVE CORPORATIONS HCR 11 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH SJR 47 MEMBERSHIP OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL SB 161 INTEREST RATES: JUDGMENTS/TAXES/ROYALTIES ---------------------------------------- 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3165 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 10 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 213 APUC EXTENSION AND REGULATORY COST CHARGE <RESCHEDULED FROM 03/08/94> SB 227 MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TERMS SB 340 DAMAGES & ATTY FEES FOR UNPAID WAGES SB 341 EXTEND TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 15 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 213 APUC EXTENSION AND REGULATORY COST CHARGE SB 245 PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE SB 266 DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES/BD & PRACTICES SB 342 RISK BASED CAPITAL FOR INSURERS MAR 17 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 320 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING SB 356 WORKERS COMP FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SB 348 LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS HB 394 UNIFORM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT UPDATE MAR 22 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 185 LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS SB 347 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES MAR 24 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 193 DISCRIMINATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE SB 344 ESTABLISH EMPLOYMENT TAX APR 19 TUESDAY 1:30 PM CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 11 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 299 REPEAL ADMINISTRATIVE WATER FEE <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SCR 16 USE OF STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION MAR 14 MONDAY 3:30 PM SJR 38 RESTRUCTURE PERMANENT FUND SB 280 ESTABLISH AFOGNAK ISLAND STATE PARK MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 310 STATE/PRIVATE/MUNI TIMBER OPERATION/SALE <TELECONFERENCE> 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3166 RESOURCES CONTINUED MAR 18 FRIDAY 3:30 PM HB 132 EXTEND RESOURCE EXTRACTION PERMIT/LEASE SB 339 MANAGEMENT OF STATE LAND AND RESOURCES ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 10 THURSDAY 0:00 AM **UPON ADJOURNMENT** SB 70 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES SB 286 EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE SB 319 DRUG FREE RECREATION AND YOUTH CENTERS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 11 FRIDAY 9:00 AM HB 313 IMPOSITION/REVOCATION,SUSPENDED SENTENCES SB 273 CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT FILINGS SB 248 ASSIST & PROTECT VULNERABLE ADULTS SB 250 REVISE OLDER ALASKANS COMMISSION SB 21 MISC. GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 14 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 349 GRAND JURY EVIDENCE BY POLICE OFFICERS SB 350 ARREST FOR VIOLATING RELEASE CONDITIONS SB 351 CHARACTER EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL TRIALS SB 352 CONFIDENTIALITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS SB 353 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE OF JURORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM HB 61 LOWER ALCOHOL LIMIT TO 0.08 FOR OMVI'S <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 333 DISCLOSURE OF EXEC.BR. CLOSE ASSOCIATIONS HCR 27 SUPPORT NRA GUN SAFETY PROGRAM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 18 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 10 THURSDAY 3:30 PM HB 61 LOWER ALCOHOL LIMIT TO 0.08 FOR OMVI'S SB 327 TAX ON RESIDUAL MARINE FUEL OIL 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3167 TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED MAR 15 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 17 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 22 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 24 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SR 4 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION INSPECTION SB 343 COURTESY CARS OPERATED AT AIRPORTS FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM **TIME CHANGE** **LOCATION CHANGE: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION ..COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM ..10TH FLOOR, STATE OFFICE BUILDING** RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION GENERAL SERVICES LEASING AND FACILITIES ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 10 THURSDAY 1:30 PM ********CANCELLED******** ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 10 THURSDAY 11:00 AM ********CANCELLED******** ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 14 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 21 MONDAY 1:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH <RESCHEDULED FROM 02/28/94> 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3168 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED FISH AND GAME SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 10 THURSDAY 2:00 PM DIVISION OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ..AND DEVELOPMENT HABITAT AND RESTORATION DIVISION DIVISION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SUBSISTENCE DIVISION ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 15 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MAR 22 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL ..DISABILITIES ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 10 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ********CANCELLED******** ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 18 FRIDAY 4:00 PM BUDGET AMENDMENTS TELECONFERENCE <TENTATIVE> MAR 22 TUESDAY 0:00 AM **TIME AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED** CLOSEOUT <TENTATIVE> ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 10 THURSDAY 3:30 PM FIRE PREVENTION HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING AGENCY MOTOR VEHICLES ALASKA POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL VIOLENT CRIMES COMPENSATION BOARD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT ---------------------------------------- 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3169 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 10 THURSDAY 4:15 PM ** TIME CHANGE ** DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ALASKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SYSTEM MAR 15 TUESDAY 3:30 PM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS MAR 22 TUESDAY 3:30 PM ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM MAR 24 THURSDAY 3:30 PM **LOCATION CHANGE TO SENATE FINANCE 518** BUDGET CLOSEOUT MAR 29 TUESDAY 3:30 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SENATE FINANCE 519 MAR 14 MONDAY 5:00 PM UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA RESEARCH PROGRAMS MAR 15 TUESDAY 5:30 PM LONG-TERM UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BUDGET ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OIL AND GAS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 15 TUESDAY 11:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 150 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION LICENSES/LEASES JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 MAR 10 THURSDAY 12:00 PM RPL'S, PRELIMINARY AUDITS, FINAL AUDITS REPORT ON ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGY OF THE ..PERMANENT FUND 1994-03-10 Senate Journal Page 3170 OTHER COMMITTEES ANCHORAGE CAUCUS SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 10 THURSDAY 12:00 PM **TIME CHANGE** ---------------------------------------- CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM CHILDREN'S CAUCUS MAR 30 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM CHILDREN'S CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER MAR 29 TUESDAY 11:00 AM STATE OF THE JUDICIARY CHIEF JUSTICE DANIEL MOORE