Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1994-03-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3261 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 18, 1994 Sixty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:18 a.m. The roll showed thirteen members present. Senators Kelly, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Frank, Pearce were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kermit Wilson of the First Church of God. Senator Jacko led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-sixth and sixty-seventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Pearce was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 58 Message of March 16 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 58(FIN) "An Act relating to the budget reserve fund established under art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska." 3261 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3262 HB 58 Chapter 5, SLA 1994 Effective Date: 6/14/94 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of March 16 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 59 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 59(FSH) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES, Relating to reduction of wanton waste in North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea fisheries. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 199 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(O&G) am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OIL AND GAS, entitled: "An Act relating to the exploration and production of oil and gas and related hydrocarbons, to oil and gas exploration licenses, and to oil and gas leases in certain areas of the state; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 339 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 339(JUD)(efd am) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3263 HB 339 "An Act relating to the use of historical documents in public schools; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 402 HOUSE BILL NO. 402 BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring that an owner's motor vehicle liability insurance policy used as proof of financial responsibility designate by description or appropriate reference the motor vehicles it covers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 418 HOUSE BILL NO. 418 BY REPRESENTATIVE B. DAVIS, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 442 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 442(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to criminal justice information; providing procedural requirements for obtaining certain criminal justice information; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3264 COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Mental Health Board Annual Report 1993 from Deborah K. Smith, Executive Director in accordance with AS 47.30.661 (Distributed to all Senators) State of Alaska Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1993 from Nancy Bear Usera, Commissioner, Department of Administration in accordance with AS 37.05.210 (Distributed to all Senators) University of Alaska Report to the Legislature 1993-94 from Jerome Komisar, President in accordance with AS 14.40.190 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 26 Forthcoming fiscal note for SENATE BILL NO. 26 "An Act relating to the location of the convening of the legislature in regular session; and providing for an effective date" (page 3182) published today from Legislative Affairs Agency. SB 255 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 255 "An Act establishing a comprehensive policy relating to human resource development in the state" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(HES) Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senator Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Duncan, Leman, Sharp, Salo. Previous zero fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3265 SB 255 SENATE BILL NO. 255 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 276 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 276 "An Act relating to criminal justice information; providing procedural requirements for obtaining certain criminal justice information; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 276(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Pearce, Frank, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Kerttula, Sharp. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Corrections. Previous zero fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 276 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 312 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 312 "An Act relating to school construction grants; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 312(HES), entitled: "An Act relating to school construction grants and to interscholastic school activities; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Duncan, Ellis, Salo. Zero fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Education. SENATE BILL NO. 312 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3266 SB 333 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 333 "An Act relating to disclosure of close economic associations by certain state employees and to the prohibition against nepotism in the executive branch of state government; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Taylor, Miller. Fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. Zero fiscal notes published today from Office of the Governor, Department of Law. SENATE BILL NO. 333 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 342 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 342 "An Act relating to risk based capital for insurers; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 342(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Rieger, Salo. Zero fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. SENATE BILL NO. 342 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HCR 31 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Relating to Alcohol-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week. Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Miller, Duncan, Leman, Sharp, Salo. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 was referred to the Rules Committee. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3267 HB 2 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(RLS) "An Act requiring drug and alcohol tests for school bus drivers." Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Duncan, Salo. Fiscal note published today from Department of Education. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(RLS) was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 4 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(JUD) "An Act relating to failure to report harm or assaults of the elderly or disabled." Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Jacko, Kerttula. Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger. Previous zero fiscal notes. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(JUD) was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 65 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act relating to licenses, certificates, and permits administered and fees charged by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, the office of public advocacy, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, the Department of Fish and Game, the Department of Labor, the Alaska Police Standards Council, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Environmental Conservation; relating to the administration of the state insurance catastrophe reserve account; relating to the provision of group life or group health insurance for state employees; authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to accept certain donations for parks and recreation; relating to fiscal reporting and accounting by the Department of Administration; extending the suspension of certain tax credit provisions; and amending Alaska Rule of Probate Procedure 16(d); and providing for an effective date." Signing do not pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Donley, Little, Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Jacko. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3268 HB 65 Fiscal note published today from Department of Labor. Previous House fiscal and zero fiscal notes. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SCR 16 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to release of nonproprietary geographic information system files in possession of the state. Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Zharoff, Jacko. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 is on today's calendar. SB 330 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 330 "An Act relating to water quality enhancement, water supply, wastewater, and solid waste grants; the Alaska clean water fund; the establishment of the Alaska clean water account, the Alaska drinking water fund, and the Alaska drinking water account; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RLS) Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Zharoff, Jacko, Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 330 is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 362 SENATE BILL NO. 362 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3269 SB 362 "An Act relating to insurance, to the licensing, accreditation, examination, regulation, and solvency of persons engaged in the insurance business, including insurers, nonadmitted insurers, purchasing groups, risk retention groups, and United States branches of alien insurers; relating to the management of and the filing of reports by persons licensed or otherwise doing business under the insurance code; amending Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 45; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. SB 363 SENATE BILL NO. 363 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for capital project matching grant funds and for capital projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 18: Dear Mr. President: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill making appropriations for capital projects for fiscal year 1995. 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 $23.6 million for water and sewer projects throughout Alaska. For the first time, these state appropriations will help bring in federal funds to assist in rural water and sewer needs. This could provide up to $25 million in additional federal funds. We must continue to build upon this administration's financial commitment to protecting the health of Alaskans. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3270 SB 363 Another area of emphasis is protecting our state's assets. For too long our buildings, roads and facilities have been left without repair. We must continue to meet our responsibilities and provide some of the funding necessary to get this job done. I have already introduced legislation that further meets this responsibility by providing funding for the University of Alaska. In an effort to reduce the need for new funds, this legislation uses $5,400,00 in highway match and $1,000,000 in airport match from previous years' appropriations. The language to access these funds is found in sections 6 and 7 of this bill. Also, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has completed a long range capital improvement plan entitled "Six Year Transportation Needs and Priorities in Alaska" dated January 1994. This plan is in accord with the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1991 and the Federal-Aid Aviation Act of 1992. The capital needs of this state far exceed the level of funding I have proposed. Many projects traditionally funded in the capital budget, such as Pioneer Homes maintenance, are not funded in this proposal. While taking care of the state's deferred maintenance problem is a high priority, the state's revenue picture required some hard choices be made. As a result, departments have been directed to maximize and prioritize the use of the maintenance funding they have received in the past in order to meet current-day needs. I am hopeful that this bill provides a 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 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3271 The presence of Senator Frank was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 330 SENATE BILL NO. 330 "An Act relating to water quality enhancement, water supply, wastewater, and solid waste grants; the Alaska clean water fund; the establishment of the Alaska clean water account, the Alaska drinking water fund, and the Alaska drinking water account; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 3268. Senator Adams objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RLS) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RLS) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RLS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RLS) "An Act relating to water quality enhancement, water supply, wastewater, and solid waste grants; the Alaska clean water fund; the establishment of the Alaska clean water account, the Alaska drinking water fund, and the Alaska drinking water account; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3272 SB 330 CSSB 330(RULES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Kelly, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RLS) 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. 330(RLS) was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 16 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to release of nonproprietary geographic information system files in possession of the state, was read the second time. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to release of nonproprietary geographic information system files in possession of the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3273 SCR 16 SCR 16 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Kelly, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Honoring - Lee H. Salisbury, Professor Emeritus and The Lee H. Salisbury Theatre by Representative(s) Davies Senator(s) Frank, Kerttula, Duncan, Pearce, Zharoff, Little, Sharp Honoring - St. Peter's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church by Senator(s) Taylor, Donley, Kerttula, Duncan, Pearce, Zharoff, Lincoln Honoring - Daniel Butts by Representative(s) G. Davis Senator(s) Little, Donley, Kerttula, Duncan, Pearce, Zharoff Honoring - Seward Cross Country Team by Representative(s) G. Davis Senator(s) Little, Kerttula, Duncan, Pearce, Zharoff, Leman, Rieger Honoring - Bret and Deanna Allard, 1993 North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Vision Award by Senator(s) Salo, Kerttula, Duncan, Pearce, Zharoff, Little, Leman Honoring - Greg Williams, 1993 North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award by Senator(s) Salo, Kerttula, Duncan, Pearce, Zharoff, Little, Leman 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3274 Honoring - Kathyrn Thomas and Bill Stamps, 1993 Nikiski Business Leader's Award by Senator(s) Salo, Kerttula, Duncan, Kelly, Pearce, Zharoff, Leman, Taylor Honoring - Marathon Oil Company, 1993 North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Industry Award Winner by Senator(s) Salo, Kerttula, Duncan, Kelly, Pearce, Zharoff, Little, Leman, Halford Honoring - Nikiski Fire Department, 1993 North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Presidential Award by Senator(s) Salo, Kerttula, Duncan, Pearce, Zharoff, Little, Leman Honoring - Egegik School, 1994 Battle of the Books Winner by Representative(s) Moses Senator(s) Jacko, Kerttula, Duncan, Zharoff, Little, Leman, Adams, Pearce Honoring - Chugiak Mustang Girls Track and Field Team, 1993 State 4-A Champions by Senator(s) Phillips, Halford, Leman, Duncan Representative(s) Willis, Kott, Carney, Mulder Honoring - Chugiak Mustangs Hockey Team, 1994 State Champions by Senator(s) Phillips, Halford, Leman, Duncan, Rieger Representative(s) Willis, Kott, Carney, Mulder In Memoriam - Matthew David Elliott by Representative(s) Willis, Kott Senator(s) Halford, Phillips, Leman, Duncan, Donley In Memoriam - James Edward Martin by Representative(s) Willis, Kott Senator(s) Halford, Phillips, Leman, Duncan, Donley Honoring - Parole Officers, Donald H. Allen, Kurt A. Polhemus, John M. Tanner by Representative(s) Vezey Senator(s) Duncan, Pearce, Donley 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3275 Honoring - Lieutenant General Joseph W. Ralston by Representative(s) Mulder Senator(s) Kelly, Leman, Halford, Duncan, Taylor, Pearce, Rieger In Memoriam - Ernest William Mack by Representative(s) Moses Senator(s) Jacko, Adams, Duncan, Pearce 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 Senator Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate March 28, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Rieger was excused. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate March 21, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 31. Without objection, Senator Duncan was excused. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate March 21, plane time. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Senator Salo moved and asked unanimous consent that she be excused from a call of the Senate on March 31 and April 1. Without objection, Senator Salo was excused. SB 67 President Halford re-referred SENATE BILL NO. 67 "An Act amending provisions of ch. 66, SLA 1991, that relate to reconstitution of the corpus of the mental health trust, the management of trust assets, and to the manner of enforcement of the obligation to compensate the trust; and providing for an effective date" to the Finance Committee. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3276 SB 67 SENATE BILL NO. 67 was taken from the Rules Committee and re- referred to the Finance Committee. SB 70 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 70(L&C) "An Act establishing a loan guarantee and interest rate subsidy program for assistive technology" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayers from March 15 and March 18 by the Senate Chaplain, Kermit Wilson of the First Church of God, be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. March 15 Our Heavenly Father, We are reminded that, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for His inheritance." (Psalm 33:12) We are grateful that You have blessed us, a great nation; may we continue to find Your favor. May we continue to look to You and Your word for the moral compass to guide our families and children. We pray for President Clinton; give him wisdom as he leads. For our Congress; may they work together for the good of all Americans. Guide Governor Hickel as he directs the affairs of this state. Bless and give our State Senators unity and collective purpose; may they be able to accomplish meaningful work in these days. Now, Father, watch over and guide us as we conduct the business of today. Help our State Legislators to see clearly and act responsibly to meet the needs of the people of Alaska. In Christ's name we pray, Amen. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3277 March 18 "Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol Him all you peoples. For great is His love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord." (Psalm 117) Lord, thank You for the love You give to us daily. It comes to us in many ways, from spouses and children, from friends, relatives and colleagues. Thank You for these gifts. May You watch over our family and friends and keep them safe from harm. May Your presence abide with us today and forever. We are blessed by Your enduring faithfulness. We are indebted to You for our gifts, talents, health and wealth. Thank You for these blessings. May we use these blessings for Your glory and for the good of others. We thank You for the great and abundant resources we have been given in this beautiful land. May we possess the discipline and wisdom to use them wisely. Grant to our Legislators great vision required to fulfill their promises to the public. May they provide the necessary leadership to overcome problems and secure the future. Father, over this weekend grant rest for our stress, peace for our worries and love for renewed strength. In Jesus' name, Amen. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3278 ENGROSSMENT SCR 16 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to release of nonproprietary geographic information system files in possession of the state, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 70 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 70(L&C) "An Act establishing a loan guarantee and interest rate subsidy program for assistive technology" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 330 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RLS) "An Act relating to water quality enhancement, water supply, wastewater, and solid waste grants; the Alaska clean water fund; the establishment of the Alaska clean water account, the Alaska drinking water fund, and the Alaska drinking water account; and providing for an effective date" 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 21, 1994. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:42 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1994 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3279 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 22 TUESDAY 9:00 AM HB 397 TAXING POWER OF SECOND CLASS CITIES SB 62 PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM <WORK SESSION> MAR 24 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 18 FRIDAY 8:30 AM **CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED TO 03/22/94 - 10:00 AM** MAR 18 FRIDAY 9:30 AM **CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED TO 03/22/94 - 9:00 AM** MAR 19 SATURDAY 10:00 AM ******CANCELLED****** MAR 21 MONDAY 9:00 AM *** 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM *** SB 360 APPROP: AMEND FY 94 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SB 312 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT REVIEW *** 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM *** TELECONFERENCE WITH ALASKA RAILROAD SB 148 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION SB 338 ALASKA RR REVENUE BONDS:SHIP CREEK MAR 22 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 215 OIL/HAZARDOUS SUBS. RELEASE RESPONSE FUND MAR 22 TUESDAY 10:00 AM SUBCOMMITTEE ON: SB 308 ADMIN ACTION RE LAND/RESOURCES/PROPERTY MAR 23 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 92 REAA ADVISORY VOTES SB 161 INTEREST RATES: JUDGMENTS/TAXES/ROYALTIES <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 248 ASSIST & PROTECT VULNERABLE ADULTS SB 250 REVISE OLDER ALASKANS COMMISSION SB 256 INCREASE AVIATION FUEL TAX 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3280 FINANCE CONTINUED MAR 24 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 FRIDAY 9:00 AM *** 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM *** COMMONWEALTH NORTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS/FISCAL GAP *** 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM *** SB 288 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S SUPPLEMENTAL HB 454 APPROP: COST OF OIL/GAS LITIGATION <PENDING REFERRAL> MAR 26 SATURDAY 10:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 18 FRIDAY 1:30 PM ********CANCELLED******** -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <LISTEN ONLY TELECONFERENCE> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 21 MONDAY 1:30 PM SB 313 HEALTH INS. FOR HIGH RISK RESIDENTS HB 128 EARLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY HB 323 RELEASE OF CERTAIN DEATH CERT. INFO HB 429 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 23 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <LISTEN ONLY TELECONFERENCE> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3281 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 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 MAR 21 MONDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HB 28 PENALTY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR HB 454 APPROP: COST OF OIL/GAS LITIGATION HB 374 REIMBURSABLE SERVICE AGREEMENTS SJR 49 UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES MAR 23 WEDNESDAY 2:30 PM **TIME CHANGE** BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SJR 36 GOV & LT GOV MUST RECEIVE MAJORITY VOTE SB 292 INTERSTATE TRANSFERS OF INMATES SB 295 GRANTS/LOANS FOR STORAGE TANK OWNERS MAR 25 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 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 <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 353 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE OF JURORS ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 22 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 320 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING SB 356 WORKERS COMP FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES <ABOVE TWO BILLS POSTPONED FROM 03/17/94> SB 185 LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS SB 347 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES SB 348 LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS HB 394 UNIFORM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT UPDATE <ABOVE TWO BILLS POSTPONED FROM 03/17/94> 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3282 LABOR & COMMERCE CONTINUED 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 18 FRIDAY 3:30 PM HB 132 EXTEND RESOURCE EXTRACTION PERMIT/LEASE SB 339 MANAGEMENT OF STATE LAND AND RESOURCES MAR 21 MONDAY 3:30 PM HB 333 MINING LOCATIONS ON STATE SELECTED LAND SJR 21 THANK MEXICO FOR GRAY WHALE PROTECTION HB 384 FINANCIAL REQMTS: NONCRUDE OIL OPERATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 22 TUESDAY 1:30 PM **TIME AND DATE CHANGES** -- TELECONFERENCE -- SB 310 STATE/PRIVATE/MUNI TIMBER OPERATION/SALE MAR 23 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 277 FISH & WILDLIFE CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 311 CREDIT TO FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 293 NATIVE ALLOTMENTS ON STATE LAND BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 306 ANTITRUST EXEMPTION FOR FISHERMEN <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> HJR 50 NPFMC COMPREHENSIVE RATIONALIZATION PLAN HJR 34 FED FISH RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GRANTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3283 RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 18 FRIDAY 0:00 AM ** TO MEET UPON ADJOURNMENT ** HB 280 UNIFORM CUSTODIAL TRUST ACT HB 415 1994 REVISOR'S BILL SB 220 ADD "CAT" TO SCHEDULE IIA DRUG LIST SB 303 UNIFORM VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM SB 286 EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 18 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 21 MONDAY 9:00 AM HJR 43 RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS HCR 26 DECLARING 1994 THE YEAR OF CAPT VANCOUVER SB 249 REGULATION OF ASSISTED LIVING HOMES SB 302 UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT MAR 23 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 255 STATE POLICY ON HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMT <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 49 ABSENTEE VOTING & USE OF FAX HB 421 GRANTS FOR HOUSING DURING DISASTER BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 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 SB 227 MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TERMS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 21 MONDAY 1:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH <RESCHEDULED FROM 02/28/94> 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3284 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED FISH AND GAME SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 24 THURSDAY 7:30 AM HABITAT AND RESTORATION DIVISION DIVISION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SUBSISTENCE DIVISION ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 22 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL ..DISABILITIES ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 18 FRIDAY 4:00 PM ********CANCELLED******** NEW CLOSEOUT SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED MAR 22 TUESDAY 0:00 AM ********CANCELLED******** NEW CLOSEOUT SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 22 TUESDAY 3:30 PM **NOTE SUBJECT SHIFT** ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM MAR 24 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ********CANCELLED******** MAR 29 TUESDAY 3:30 PM ********CANCELLED******** MAR 31 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT 1994-03-18 Senate Journal Page 3285 SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OIL AND GAS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 22 TUESDAY 5:00 PM ********CANCELLED******** BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 150 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION LICENSES/LEASES <POSTPONED FROM 03/15/94> HB 199 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION LICENSES/LEASES <PENDING REFERRAL> JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND AUDIT SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 21 MONDAY 3:30 PM CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY & FINAL AUDITS, SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS & SPECIAL REPORT ON AHFC ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 23 WEDNESDAY 12:30 PM OPEN MEETINGS SUBCOMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING ..ON DRAFT GUIDELINES <CHAIRED BY MARGIE MACNEILLE VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM ANCHORAGE> TESTIMONY LIMITED TO 4 MINUTES PER PERSON APR 14 THURSDAY 1:00 PM **MEETING WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EVENING** AGENDA TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT LATER DATE APR 15 FRIDAY 8:00 AM **MEETING WILL CONTINUE UNTIL START OF SESSION** AGENDA TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT LATER DATE OTHER COMMITTEES CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 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