Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1994-03-31 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3421 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 31, 1994 Eighty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 9:02 a.m. The roll showed five members present. Senators Adams, Duncan, Donley, Lincoln, Salo were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Ellis, Frank, Kelly, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Zharoff were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Raymond Gilman of the Salvation Army. Senator Taylor led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. The presence of Senators Pearce, Frank, Rieger, Kelly, Miller was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE SCR 15 Message of March 30 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Relating to the twenty-eighth annual Boys' State. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SCR 17 Message of March 30 was read, stating the House passed and returned: 3421 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3422 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. CS for SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) am was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 152 Message of March 30 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act changing the frequency of certain state inspections of weights and measures and relating to the issuance of citations for weights and measures violations." SENATE BILL NO. 152 was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message of March 30 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 300 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 300(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to civil liability for commercial recreational activities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. The presence of Senator Sharp was noted. 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3423 HB 302 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 302(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act excluding certain sports officials and 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 Judiciary Committee. HB 409 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 409(FIN) am(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the maximum amount of assistance that may be granted under the adult public assistance program and the program of aid to families with dependent children; proposing a special demonstration project within the program of aid to families with dependent children and directing the Department of Health and Social Services to seek waivers from the federal government to implement the project." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. COMMUNICATIONS Disclosure letters received in accordance with AS 24.60 are in Senate Journal Supplement No. 13 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 18. The following reports were received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Commission on Judicial Conduct 1993 Annual Report from Marla N. Greenstein, Executive Director 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3424 Alaska Bar Association 1993 Annual Report from Deborah O'Regan, Executive Director Violent Crimes Compensation Board Annual Report from Robert Congdon, Chairman in accordance with AS 18.67.170 Oil & Hazardous Substance Release Response Fund Annual Report from John A. Sandor, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation in accordance with AS 46.08.060 Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1993 from B.A. Campbell, Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in accordance with AS 19.65.070 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 231 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 231 "An Act providing coverage under Medicaid for the services of physician assistants; and reordering the priorities for Medicaid services" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(HES), entitled: "An Act relating to physician assistants; providing coverage under Medicaid for the services of physician assistants; and reordering the priorities for Medicaid services." Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Leman, Salo, Miller. Signing do pass: Senator Ellis. Fiscal notes for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Health and Social Services. SENATE BILL NO. 231 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3425 SB 355 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 355 "An Act relating to errors in surveys of land" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 355(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 355 was referred to the Rules Committee. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, "Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me, O Lord" were words of prayer once expressed by David. Accept these words from us this day, our Father. Grant us the wisdom of Solomon, the patience of Job, and dedication of Ruth as we labor to serve mankind. Teach us our Father to live one day at a time never taking advantage of those that are less fortunate than ourselves. May our eyes be open, our hearts sensitive, and our compassion actively engaged. For what we do for ourselves has little meaning, but that which we do for others will stand for eternity. For many this weekend will be a time to join their families or time to rest. We pray our Father, that You will grant traveling mercies, and as we celebrate the holiday may Your blessing be felt and enjoyed. 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3426 Touch the lives of these public servants this day and remember their families wherever they may be. All these things we ask in Your Holy Name. Amen. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eightieth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 373 SENATE BILL NO. 373 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to a comprehensive state financial plan and to the Solving Alaska's Fiscal Emergency (S.A.F.E.) Commission; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 2:00 p.m., April 5, 1994. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 9:13 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1994 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3427 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 31 THURSDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 05 TUESDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 07 THURSDAY 9:00 AM HB 446 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 31 THURSDAY 8:00 AM **TIME CHANGE** ADMINISTRATIVE OVERVIEW OF SB 67 MENTAL HEALTH TRUST AMENDMENTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD (SHOULD THE HEARING LAST PAST 9:00 AM, IT WILL RECONVENE FOLLOWING ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION) SB 363 APPROP: FY 95 CAPITAL PROJECTS AND GRANTS <CONTINUATION OF AGENCY PROJECTS ONLY> ***** RECESSED TO 10 MINUTES AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION ***** APR 06 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM ** TIME CHANGE ** SB 363 APPROP: FY 95 CAPITAL PROJECTS AND GRANTS <CONTINUATION OF ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEWS> SB 190 ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDERS SB 359 INVESTMENT POOLS FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES SB 369 STATE BLDG MAINTENANCE;REPEAL ART PROGRAM SJR 36 GOV & LT GOV MUST RECEIVE MAJORITY VOTE HB 450 INVESTMENT POOLS FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 07 THURSDAY 8:30 AM ** TIME CHANGE ** *** 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM *** PRESENTATION BY RAVEN COMMISSION *** 9:00 AM *** SB 215 OIL/HAZARDOUS SUBS. RELEASE RESPONSE FUND SB 311 CREDIT TO FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3428 FINANCE CONTINUED APR 08 FRIDAY 8:30 AM ** TIME CHANGE ** SB 203 MUNICIPAL POLICE SERVICES SB 308 ADMIN ACTION RE LAND/RESOURCES/PROPERTY SB 368 HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 09 SATURDAY 10:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 01 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 04 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 06 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 367 HEALTH CARE REFORM COMMITTEES <LISTEN ONLY TELECONFERENCE> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 08 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 268 COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES HB 331 USE PFD'S TO RECOVER WELFARE OVERPAYMENTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 01 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 04 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 06 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 370 ALLOW GAMBLING ON CRUISE SHIPS HB 373 PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE SB 333 DISCLOSURE OF EXEC.BR. CLOSE ASSOCIATIONS SB 342 RISK BASED CAPITAL FOR INSURERS SB 293 NATIVE ALLOTMENTS ON STATE LAND 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3429 JUDICIARY CONTINUED APR 08 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 113 APPROP: BP SETTLEMENT TO BUDGET RESERVE SB 306 ANTITRUST EXEMPTION FOR FISHERMEN SB 275 DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY BY DOTPF SB 367 HEALTH CARE REFORM COMMITTEES <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 347 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 31 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 305 LICENSING OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS SB 346 REPORT CHARITABLE GAMING WINNERS SB 347 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES SB 348 LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS HB 394 UNIFORM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT UPDATE APR 05 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SJR 51 SUPPORT FOR SITKA FIBERBOARD PLANT APR 07 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 305 LICENSING OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS SB 347 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES SB 185 LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS APR 12 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 313 HEALTH INS. FOR HIGH RISK RESIDENTS HB 54 TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION HB 403 AUTOMOTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE HB 439 UNIFORM FRAUDULENT TRANSFER ACT APR 19 TUESDAY 1:30 PM CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 01 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 04 MONDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3430 RESOURCES CONTINUED APR 06 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SCR 14 NAME HATCHERY AT MAIN BAY: H.Z. HANSEN SCR 18 PURCHASE FEDERAL LAND FROM THE U.S. BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 08 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 328 TEMP TRANSFER OF ENTRY PERMITS HB 239 RAFFLE OR AUCTION OF BIG GAME PERMITS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 05 TUESDAY 0:00 AM ** TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED ** SR 5 NO. PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 01 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 04 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 06 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 365 GOVERNOR'S OMNIBUS BILL SB 358 ELIMINATE SOME STATE MULTIMEMBER BODIES SB 357 REQUIRED REPORTS OF STATE AGENCIES HB 315 THEFT OF SUBSCRIPTION TV SERVICES HB 323 RELEASE OF CERTAIN DEATH CERT. INFO HB 402 PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE APR 08 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SJR 50 SUIT RE POWS & MIAS AGAINST U.S. & OTHERS SCR 19 SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HJR 43 HB 491 REPORTS BY SCIENCE & TECH FOUNDATION HB 299 DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 31 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SR 4 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION INSPECTION SB 343 COURTESY CARS OPERATED AT AIRPORTS SB 227 MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TERMS HB 407 COMMEMORATIVE GOLD RUSH LICENSE PLATES 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3431 TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED APR 05 TUESDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 166 DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION HB 183 TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR: FAIRBANKS-NOME HB 330 FUEL STATE AUTO FLEET WITH NATURAL GAS APR 07 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 31 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ********CANCELLED******** APR 07 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT <TENTATIVE> <RESCHEDULED FROM 03/31/94> JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BELTZ ROOM 211 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 ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CAPITOL ROOM 30 APR 06 WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM STATUTE PUBLICATION RFP EVALUATION SUBCOMMITTEE ..WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ..EVALUATION OF RFP NO. 240 OTHER COMMITTEES CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 13 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM CHILDREN'S CAUCUS APR 27 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM CHILDREN'S CAUCUS 1994-03-31 Senate Journal Page 3432 JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER APR 07 THURSDAY 10:00 AM HONORABLE TED STEVENS UNITED STATES SENATE