Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1994-04-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3771 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 19, 1994 One Hundredth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:23 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Jacko was excused because of medical reasons. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Wilson Valentine of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty and timeless one, who was before the beginning of time, come and be ever present with Your servants as the lights burn long into the night, and the clock ticks away at the opportunity to act. May the omnipotence of one who is not bound by the measure of our lives guard you from feeling frustration, strengthen you to complete the tasks before you, comfort you in the discomfort of political ploys, and raise within you the will to work to the end; for the needs of the people of Alaska are your sole purpose and they have entrusted you with the business before you today. Amen. Senator Kerttula led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. 3771 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3772 CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninety-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE HB 160 Message of April 18 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 160(title am) "An Act relating to the time for filing certain civil actions based on a defect in an improvement to real property; and providing for an effective date", thus passing: HOUSE BILL NO. 160 am S(efd fld S) "An Act relating to the time for filing certain civil actions based on a defect in an improvement to real property." HB 406 Message of April 18 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 406(FIN), thus passing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 406(RLS) "An Act relating to municipal taxes and fees on the air transportation of individuals or goods by federally certificated air carriers; and providing for an effective date." The House adopted the Senate Finance Committee Letter of Intent. SB 225 Message of April 18 was read, stating the House passed and returned: 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3773 SB 225 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 225(HES) "An Act relating to credits against certain insurance taxes for contributions to certain educational institutions; and providing for an effective date." CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 225(HES) was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 238 Message of April 18 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 238(FIN) "An Act establishing a procedure for review of proposed projects under the Alaska coastal management program, and relating to petitions for compliance with and enforcement of district coastal management programs under that program and to the disposition of those petitions." CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 238(FIN) was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 294 Message of April 18 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 294 "An Act relating to canned salmon classics; and providing for an effective date." SENATE BILL NO. 294 was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message of April 18 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3774 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 64 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 64 BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, Relating to the projects of the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation for satellite ground stations and a rocket launch facility. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 392 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 392(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the confidentiality of permanent fund dividend application information; relating to the permanent fund dividend program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 400 HOUSE BILL NO. 400 BY REPRESENTATIVE GREEN, entitled: "An Act relating to administrative proceedings involving a determination of eligibility for a permanent fund dividend or authority to claim a dividend on behalf of another." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Financnce Committees. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3775 HB 420 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 420(STA)(efd am) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to limited liability companies; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 447 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 447(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the Afognak Island State Park." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Reports dated April 18, 1994 were read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments: Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners James W. Henkelman, L.C.S.W. Martha Houck, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Board of Education June Nelson Board of Marital and Family Therapy Randall G. Jones Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Paula Korn, C.N.M. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3776 Board of Nursing J.K. Casteel, R.N., Ph.D. Patricia "Gail" Kelley, A.N.P. Board of Nursing Home Administrators Kathy S. Lockhart, R.N. Rose Palmquist Professional Teaching Practices Commission Thomas L. Matheson Christine A. Niemi Karen J. Noordhoff Mildred J. Wedel State Medical Board Edward D. Spencer, M.D. Commissioner, Department of Health and Social Services Margaret R. Lowe University of Alaska Board of Regents Scott A. Otterbacher There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individuals by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against them during any further sessions. The reports were signed by Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Leman, Duncan, Salo, Sharp, Miller, Ellis. SJR 48 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48 Relating to welfare reform. Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Duncan, Ellis, Salo. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Health and Social Services. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48 was referred to the Rules Committee. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3777 SB 166 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 166 "An Act relating to registration of a motor vehicle, and issuance, renewal, reinstatement, and revocation of a driver's license for failure to appear in court or failure to pay a fine" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 166(JUD), entitled: "An Act relating to registration of a motor vehicle and suspension of a driver's license for failure to appear in court or failure to pay a fine." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Little, Donley. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Public Safety. SENATE BILL NO. 166 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 213 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 213 "An Act extending the Alaska Public Utilities Commission and the regulatory cost charge" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN) (CS Forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Pearce, Frank, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kerttula. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Revenue. SENATE BILL NO. 213 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 268 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 268 "An Act relating to facilities for the care of children; to child placement agencies; to maternity homes; to certain residential facilities for adults; and to foster homes for adults; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3778 SB 268 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 268(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Donley, Little. Previous fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 268 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 313 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 313 "An Act relating to the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association and to health insurance provided to residents of the state who are high risks; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Kerttula, Sharp. Previous zero fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 313 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 333 The Finance 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" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 333(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Kerttula, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly. Fiscal note forthcoming from Department of Administration. Previous zero fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 333 was referred to the Rules Committee. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3779 SB 341 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 341 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 341(RES), entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Adams, Pearce, Frank. Signing pass original bill: Senators Zharoff, Donley. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 341 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 350 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 350 "An Act relating to a defendant's violation of conditions of release; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Pearce, Frank, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Kerttula, Sharp. Previous fiscal note and zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 350 was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 50 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50(RES) Relating to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council comprehensive rationalization plan. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Little, Donley. Previous House zero fiscal note. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50(RES) was referred to the Rules Committee. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3780 HB 28 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(JUD) am "An Act relating to the penalty for providing alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Frank Cochair, Senators Kelly, Sharp, Kerttula. Signing no recommendation: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senator Rieger. Previous House fiscal notes and zero fiscal notes. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(JUD) am was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 119 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(JUD) am "An Act authorizing a sentencing court to impose a sentence of a day fine instead of a sentence of imprisonment on a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor; directing the Alaska Supreme Court to develop and implement a day fine plan; requiring the Alaska Court System to report to the legislature on the use of day fines; amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 32; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Kerttula, Sharp. Fiscal note for the bill and Senate committee substitute published today from Alaska Court System. Zero fiscal notes for the bill and Senate committee substitute published today from Department of Law, Department of Administration (2), Department of Public Safety and Department of Corrections. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(JUD) am was referred to the Rules Committee. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3781 HB 183 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 183(FIN) am "An Act directing the identification and delineation of a transportation and utility corridor between Fairbanks and the Seward Peninsula; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the Transportation Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3626 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senator Frank, Cochair, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senator Kerttula. Previous House zero fiscal note. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 183(FIN) am was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 191 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 191 "An Act relating to cost recovery by contractors who operate state-owned hatcheries." Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Adams, Zharoff, Pearce, Leman, Donley. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Fish and Game. HOUSE BILL NO. 191 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 397 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(FIN) "An Act relating to the power to levy property taxes in second class cities" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(JUD) Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Little, Donley. Previous House zero fiscal note applies to the Senate committee substitute. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3782 HB 397 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 429 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 429 "An Act relating to the special education service agency." Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Miller, Duncan, Salo. Signing do not pass without amendment: Senator Ellis. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 429 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 453 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 453(FIN) "An Act establishing, for purposes of the levy and collection of the motor fuel tax and for a limited period, a different tax levy on residual fuel oil used in and on certain watercraft; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Pearce, Frank, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kerttula. Previous House zero fiscal notes. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 453(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 240 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 240 "An Act relating to an optional municipal tax credit for costs of certain river habitat protection improvements" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240, entitled: "An Act relating to an optional municipal tax exemption for student housing for the University of Alaska." 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3783 SB 240 Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senators Little, Zharoff. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 240 is on today's calendar. SB 275 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 275 "An Act relating to the disposal of real property by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities." Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SENATE BILL NO. 275 is on today's calendar. HCR 25 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) Relating to a state materials exchange. Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Jacko, Zharoff, Little. CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) is on today's calendar. HB 504 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 504 "An Act relating to sale of alcoholic beverages to military personnel who are guests in certain clubs." Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Jacko, Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. HOUSE BILL NO. 504 is on today's calendar. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3784 CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 240 SENATE BILL NO. 240 "An Act relating to an optional municipal tax credit for costs of certain river habitat protection improvements" was read the second time. Senator Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 3782. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS) "An Act relating to an optional municipal tax exemption for student housing for the University of Alaska" was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS) was read the third time. Senators Kelly, Kerttula, Taylor, Frank, Miller, Sharp, Duncan, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS). Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS) "An Act relating to an optional municipal tax exemption for student housing for the University of Alaska" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 240(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3785 SB 240 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Excused: Jacko and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS) passed the Senate. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS) was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 275 SENATE BILL NO. 275 "An Act relating to the disposal of real property by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities" was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 3552. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(JUD) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(JUD) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(JUD) "An Act relating to the disposal of real property by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 275(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3786 SB 275 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Excused: Jacko and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Zharoff gave notice of reconsideration. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 504 HOUSE BILL NO. 504 "An Act relating to sale of alcoholic beverages to military personnel who are guests in certain clubs" was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE BILL NO. 504 be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 504 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 504 "An Act relating to sale of alcoholic beverages to military personnel who are guests in certain clubs" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 504 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Halford, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3787 HB 504 Excused: Jacko Absent: Ellis and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 504 passed the Senate. HOUSE BILL NO. 504 was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 351 SENATE BILL NO. 351 "An Act amending Alaska Rule of Evidence 404, relating to the admissibility of certain character evidence in court proceedings" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 351 "An Act amending Alaska Rule of Evidence 404, relating to the admissibility of certain character evidence in court proceedings" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 351 Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rule YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Halford, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Excused: Jacko Absent: Ellis and so, SENATE BILL NO. 351 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 Court Rule change. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 351 was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3788 SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 25 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) Relating to a state materials exchange, was read the second time. Senator Phillips offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 18: Delete "April" Insert "May" Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) am S was before the Senate on final passage. Senators Little, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) am S Relating to a state materials exchange, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHCR 25(L&C) am S Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Halford, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Excused: Jacko Absent: Ellis 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3789 HCR 25 and so, CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) am S was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Welcoming - The ACYPL Delegation from Australia by Representative(s) Hanley, Parnell, Therriault Senator(s) Pearce, Ellis, Little, Donley, Zharoff, Duncan, Salo, Lincoln, Taylor, Kerttula, Rieger Honoring - Elmendorf Air Force Base, 1993 Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award by Senator(s) Leman, Phillips, Kelly, Halford, Donley, Zharoff, Pearce, Duncan, Taylor, Kerttula, Rieger, Lincoln Representative(s) Martin, Kott, Barnes, Willis, Mulder In Memoriam - George Henry Hendrickson by Senator(s) Kerttula, Donley, Zharoff, Pearce, Halford, Duncan, Lincoln In Memoriam - Lottie Edelman by Representative(s) Phillips Senator(s) Leman, Zharoff, Pearce, Halford, Duncan, Salo, Lincoln, Kerttula 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SB 240 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 240(RLS) "An Act relating to an optional municipal tax exemption for student housing for the University of Alaska" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3790 SB 351 SENATE BILL NO. 351 "An Act amending Alaska Rule of Evidence 404, relating to the admissibility of certain character evidence in court proceedings" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HCR 25 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) am S Relating to a state materials exchange was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. ENROLLMENT SJR 51 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 51 am H Expressing support for the development of a fiberboard plant in Sitka; encouraging the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to continue its efforts to assist with that development; and requesting the United States Forest Service to continue a long-term timber purchase contract necessary to supply material to the plant, was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:32 p.m., April 19, 1994. SB 242 SENATE BILL NO. 242 am H "An Act relating to office hours of state agencies" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:32 p.m., April 19, 1994. ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT SR 5 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5 Requesting the governor to amend the names submitted to the United States Department of Commerce for possible appointment to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:53 p.m., April 18, 1994. 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3791 ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 20, 1994. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:02 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1994 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3792 ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTICE - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 19 TUESDAY 9:00 AM HB 543 UNVENTED GAS HEATERS IN RESIDENTIAL BLDGS HB 259 GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENT SB 375 GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENTS APR 21 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD - HELD OVER HB 543 UNVENTED GAS HEATERS IN RESIDENTIAL BLDGS HB 259 GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENT SB 375 GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENTS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 19 TUESDAY 8:15 AM HB 453 TAX ON RESIDUAL MARINE FUEL OIL <UNIFORM RULE 23 - 5 DAY NOTICE WAIVED> HB 498 MINERAL EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS <UNIFORM RULE 23 WAIVED> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 213 APUC EXTENSION AND REGULATORY COST CHARGE SB 371 MINERAL EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS SB 333 DISCLOSURE OF EXEC.BR. CLOSE ASSOCIATIONS SB 350 ARREST FOR VIOLATING RELEASE CONDITIONS HB 119 AUTHORIZE USE OF DAY FINES IN MISD. CASES APR 19 TUESDAY 5:30 PM **NOTE TIME CHANGE TO 5:30 PM HB 498 MINERAL EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDITS SB 305 LICENSING OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS HB 49 ABSENTEE VOTING & USE OF FAX SB 338 ALASKA RR REVENUE BONDS:SHIP CREEK HB 370 APPROP: FY 95 OPERATING AND LOAN BUDGET <BILL POSTPONED> 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3793 FINANCE CONTINUED APR 20 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM HB 327 EXTEND BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS HB 373 PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE HB 407 COMMEMORATIVE GOLD RUSH LICENSE PLATES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 20 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM HB 370 APPROP: FY 95 OPERATING AND LOAN BUDGET COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPERATING BUDGET CLOSEOUT APR 21 THURSDAY 9:00 AM HB 421 GRANTS FOR HOUSING DURING DISASTER HJR 34 FED FISH RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GRANTS APR 21 THURSDAY 5:00 PM HB 370 APPROP: FY 95 OPERATING AND LOAN BUDGET COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPERATING BUDGET CLOSEOUT APR 22 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 378 NO PFD:PERSONS JAILED FOR FELONY OR MISD. <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 23 SATURDAY 10:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 20 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM HB 324 EXTEND BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS HB 478 AUTHORITY TO PRONOUNCE DEATH HB 507 LICENSING OF OPTOMETRISTS AND PHYSICIANS *FOLLOWING BILLS POSTPONED TO LATER HEARINGS* HB 472 REFERRALS INVOLVING DENTAL SERVICES HJR 54 SUPPORT MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCT LEGIS HB 339 NO CENSORSHIP: AMERICAN HISTORY DOCUMENTS SB 323 VIDEOTAPE ALL INTERVIEWS OF ABUSED MINORS SB 304 AHFC BONDS FOR UNIV. OF ALASKA USES APR 22 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3794 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 20 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HB 367 PROHIBITED HIGHWAY ADVERTISING HB 315 THEFT OF SUBSCRIPTION TV SERVICES HB 333 MINING LOCATIONS ON STATE SELECTED LAND APR 22 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HB 299 DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS HB 302 WORKERS COMP FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES HB 351 PERMIT TO CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 410 REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 19 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 244 PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS - LTD PARTNERS SB 298 LICENSING OF PHYSICIANS SB 320 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING SB 358 ELIMINATE SOME STATE MULTIMEMBER BODIES CONFIRMATION HEARINGS APR 21 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 185 LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS PRESENTATION BY ..DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND EXXON CORPORATION APR 26 TUESDAY 1:30 PM HB 277 INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HB 353 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT HB 365 EXTEND BOARD OF BARBERS & HAIRDRESSERS HB 468 FOSTER CARE REVIEW PANEL HB 497 OFFICERS OF UTILITY COOPERATIVES ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 20 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM HB 218 REPEAL 58 FT. LIMIT FOR SEINE VESSELS HB 230 VESSEL FEES 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3795 RESOURCES CONTINUED APR 21 THURSDAY 5:00 PM ***NOTE TIME AND DATE CHANGES*** CONFIRMATION HEARING .BOARD OF FISHERIES APPOINTMENTS ..KAY ANDREW, DICK BOWER, LARRY ENGEL <TELECONFERENCE: PUBLIC TESTIMONY 5:00-6:00 PM> APR 22 FRIDAY 3:30 PM HJR 55 TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER HARVESTS HJR 56 EXEMPT ALASKA FROM "PACFISH" REGS <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> HJR 59 WANTON WASTE OF FISH N.PACIFIC/BERING SEA ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 19 TUESDAY 12:30 PM SJR 36 GOV & LT GOV MUST RECEIVE MAJORITY VOTE SJR 48 FEDERAL IMPEDIMENTS TO WELFARE REFORM SB 313 HEALTH INS. FOR HIGH RISK RESIDENTS SB 333 DISCLOSURE OF EXEC.BR. CLOSE ASSOCIATIONS SB 350 ARREST FOR VIOLATING RELEASE CONDITIONS HCR 26 DECLARING 1994 THE YEAR OF CAPT VANCOUVER HCR 29 COMMEND AIR FORCE: ENVIR IMPACT STATEMENT HCR 31 ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS HJR 37 FED MONEY FOR RURAL WATER/SEWER PROJECTS HJR 50 NPFMC COMPREHENSIVE RATIONALIZATION PLAN HJR 63 U.N. MEMBERSHIP REPUBLIC OF CHINA/TAIWAN HB 28 PENALTY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR HB 119 AUTHORIZE USE OF DAY FINES IN MISD. CASES HB 183 TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR: FAIRBANKS-NOME HB 323 RELEASE OF CERTAIN DEATH CERT. INFO HB 453 TAX ON RESIDUAL MARINE FUEL OIL SUBSTANTIVE HEARINGS: SB 164 MUN INCORP/RECLASSIFICATION/DISSOLUTION HB 254 OPEN MEETING ACT HB 513 GRANTS/LOANS FOR STORAGE TANK OWNERS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 20 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 378 NO PFD:PERSONS JAILED FOR FELONY OR MISD. HB 494 ALASKA PENSION INVESTMENT AUTHORITY APR 22 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1994-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3796 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH RM 205 APR 19 TUESDAY 3:30 PM --NOTE ROOM CHANGE TO BUTROVICH-- SB 343 COURTESY CARS OPERATED AT AIRPORTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 21 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 19 TUESDAY 5:00 PM --BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 19 TUESDAY 4:00 PM --BUDGET CLOSEOUT-- ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 19 TUESDAY 5:00 PM --BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA APR 20 WEDNESDAY 0:00 AM --TIME AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON SB 54 CAPITOL ROOM 120 APR 20 WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM SB 54 OFFENSES BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS OTHER COMMITTEES CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 27 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM CHILDREN'S CAUCUS