Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-01-30 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2557 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday January 30, 1996 Twenty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 2:09 p.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Parnell and Moses had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Barnes and Masek were later excused. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Gordon Johnson of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Representative Martin moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: O Lord God, we thank You for the brightness of the sun... We thank You for the beauty of the earth that it reveals to us... We thank You for the warmth of its rays... We thank You for the light that shatters the darkness along our way. Bless us we pray, O Lord, that we may serve Your people with courage and conviction to seek what best provides for their needs. 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2558 Guide us that we may always remember the words of Micah, that we `do justice, and love kindness and walk humble with You, our God.' (Micah 6:8) Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Bunde. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 17th, 18th 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. ***** Representative Brown introduced her husband Mark Foster and their new daughter, Kathryn Yucui Katy Jade Foster. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated January 30, 1996, was read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080 and Article III, Sections 25 and 26 of the Alaska Constitution, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: The following appointments were referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Dean W. Nelson - Anchorage Appointed: 05/31/95 Expires: 04/25/99 Joanne Stoots - Fairbanks Appointed: 01/27/92 Reappointed: 11/01/95 Expires: 04/25/99 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2559 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Byron Haynes, Jr., P.E. - Anchorage Appointed: 07/20/95 Expires: 07/01/99 Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners Beverly Haywood - Juneau Appointed: 07/20/95 Expires: 07/01/99 Board of Dispensing Opticians Mary C. Seutter - Wasilla Appointed: 08/10/95 Expires: 06/14/96 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Raymond P. Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 03/06/95 Reappointed: 06/30/95 Expires: 06/30/98 Board of Marine Pilots Dan A. Hensley, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/02/95 Expires: 06/01/96 John C. Klepper - Valdez Appointed: 07/21/92 Reappointed: 10/02/95 Expires: 06/01/99 Bernie Smith - Kenai Appointed: 10/02/95 Expires: 06/01/96 Michael C. Spence - Ketchikan Appointed: 10/02/95 Expires: 06/01/99 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Mercy Dennis - Anchorage Appointed: 12/14/92 Reappointed: 01/04/96 Expires: 12/14/99 Dixie A. Hood - Juneau Appointed: 10/12/95 Expires: 12/14/97 Sandra M. Samaniego - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/12/95 Expires: 12/14/98 State Medical Board Keith M. Brownsberger, M.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/11/95 Expires: 04/21/98 Beverly Fletcher - Juneau Appointed: 08/11/95 Expires: 08/13/96 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2560 Donald G. Hudson, D.O. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/11/95 Expires: 04/21/96 Sarah A. Isto, M.D. - Juneau Appointed: 08/11/95 Expires: 11/06/96 Suzanne H. Lombardi - Anchorage Appointed: 08/11/95 Expires: 01/09/97 Donald C. Olson, M.D. - Nome Appointed: 08/11/95 Expires: 07/08/96 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Marilyn Holmes - Juneau Appointed: 07/20/95 Expires: 07/21/98 Board of Nursing Josephine Malemute - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/30/95 Expires: 03/31/96 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Timothy O. Sharp - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/12/95 Expires: 08/01/99 Board of Pharmacy Chris E. Coursey - Eagle River Appointed: 04/23/91 Reappointed: 09/14/95 Expires: 04/01/99 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Leslie F. Schwartz - Petersburg Appointed: 10/06/95 Expires: 09/01/98 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Gail C. Shortell, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 07/20/95 Expires: 07/01/96 Real Estate Commission Ruth Blackwell - Juneau Appointed: 08/24/95 Expires: 01/31/97 Linda L. Freed - Kodiak Appointed: 08/24/95 Expires: 01/31/99 Eleanor F. Oakley - Palmer Appointed: 08/24/95 Expires: 01/31/99 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2561 Clair Ramsey - Anchorage Appointed: 08/24/95 Expires: 01/31/96 Larry Spencer - Juneau Appointed: 08/24/95 Expires: 01/31/99 Alaska Public Utilities Commission (APUC) Sam Cotten - Eagle River Appointed: 11/13/95 Expires: 10/31/98 G. Nanette Thompson, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/23/95 Expires: 10/31/00 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Harriet M. Lawlor - Anchorage Appointed: 07/20/95 Expires: 07/01/96 Nancy J. Ridgley - Ward Cove Appointed: 10/13/92 Reappointed: 07/05/95 Expires: 07/01/98 James G. Williams - Douglas Appointed: 07/05/95 Expires: 07/01/97 The following appointments were referred to the Finance Committee: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Evelyn Beeter - Chistochina Appointed: 05/31/95 Expires: 01/31/97 Bert L. Cottle - Valdez Appointed: 05/31/95 Expires: 01/31/98 Ellen L. Ganley - Fairbanks Appointed: 06/29/95 Expires: 01/31/96 Robert J. Klein - Anchorage Appointed: 05/31/95 Expires: 01/31/97 The following appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Barbara Miklos - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/95 Expires: 06/30/98 Alaska Judicial Council Vicki A. Otte - Palmer Appointed: 05/31/95 Expires: 05/18/01 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2562 The following appointments were referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee: Board of Education Susan Stitham - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/20/95 Expires: 01/31/99 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Peggy E. Conner Jones - Anchorage Appointed: 09/21/92 Reappointed: 08/10/95 Expires: 07/01/98 Bruce F. Johnson - Kodiak Appointed: 08/30/95 Expires: 07/01/98 Marsha K. Van Abel - Anchorage Appointed: 09/23/92 Reappointed: 08/10/95 Expires: 07/01/98 Jacquie Whitmore - Anchorage Appointed: 10/06/95 Expires: 07/01/97 University of Alaska Board of Regents Joe L. Hayes, Jr. - Fairbanks Appointed: 05/31/95 Expires: 05/31/97 The following appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee: State Commission for Human Rights Joyce E. Bamberger, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 05/31/95 Expires: 01/31/00 Aaron T. Isaacs, Jr. - Klawock Appointed: 03/01/90 Reappointed: 05/31/95 Expires: 01/31/00 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Carol L. Alley, M.D. - Ketchikan Appointed: 12/01/95 Expires: 12/15/97 The following appointment was referred to the Resources Committee: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission J. David Norton, P.E. - Anchorage Appointed: 11/20/95 Expires: 12/31/00 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2563 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports are on file in the Chief Clerk's office: Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs Division of Community & Rural Development Child Care Programs Annual Report, FY 1995 Alaska Statewide Private Industry Council Alaska Statewide Service Delivery Area 12th Annual Report to the Governor July 1, 1994 - June 30, 1995 Department of Revenue Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Combined Financial Statements and Combining Schedules With independent auditors' report June 30, 1995 and 1994 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 52 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 52 Relating to the creation of a new United States Court of Appeals for the Twelfth Circuit. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): James, Porter, Green, Robinson, Willis, Ogan 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2564 HJR 52 No recommendation (1): Ivan The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 1/30/96 HJR 52 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 63 The Transportation Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63 An Act relating to special request licenses depicting the sport of dog mushing. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative G.Davis, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): James, Long, Brice No recommendation (3): Masek, Sanders, G.Davis The following fiscal note applies to CSSSHB 63(TRA): Fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 1/30/96 SSHB 63 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 75 The State Affairs Committee has considered: 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2565 HB 75 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75 An Act relating to vehicle theft and the consequences of vehicle theft, including revocation of a driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license; amending Rule 32.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): James, Porter, Green, Willis, Ogan No recommendation (2): Ivan, Robinson The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 1/30/96 Fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Corrections, 1/30/96 Fiscal notes (3), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/30/96 Fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 1/30/96 Fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Public Safety, 1/30/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 1/30/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 1/30/96 SSHB 75 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 382 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 382 An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Dispensing Opticians; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 382(STA) An Act relating to the Board of Dispensing Opticians; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2566 HB 382 Do pass (6): James, Porter, Green, Ivan, Robinson, Willis No recommendation (1): Ogan The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 382(STA): Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 1/16/96 HB 382 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 392 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 392 An Act relating to the affirmative vote necessary to amend the articles of incorporation of Native village corporations to authorize the classification of directors. The report was signed by Representative Porter, Chair with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Porter, Finkelstein, Green, Bunde The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs, 1/17/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 1/17/96 (previously noted as Dept. of Health & Social Services zero fiscal note, page 2462) HB 392 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 404 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 404 An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective date. 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2567 HB 404 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(STA) An Act relating to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): James, Porter, Green, Ivan, Robinson, Willis No recommendation (1): Ogan The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 404(STA): Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 1/16/96 HB 404 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 419 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 419 An Act relating to the disposal of firearms and ammunition by the state or a municipality. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 419(STA) An Act relating to the disposal of property, including firearms and ammunition. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): James, Willis, Ogan Do not pass (1): Robinson 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2568 HB 419 No recommendation (3): Porter, Green, Ivan The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 419(STA): Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 1/30/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 1/30/96 HB 419 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 437 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 437 An Act establishing the Judicial Officers Compensation Commission; relating to the compensation of supreme court justices, judges of the court of appeals, judges of the superior court, and district court judges; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 437(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Porter, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Finkelstein No recommendation (2): Porter, Green Amend (1): Bunde The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 437(JUD): Zero fiscal note, Alaska Court System, 1/30/96 HB 437 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2569 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Mountain View Community Policing Unit, Anchorage Police Department By Representative Finkelstein; Senator Ellis Honoring - Georjean Seeliger, Winner of the Milken Award for Excellence and Involvement in Education By Representative Brice In Memoriam - Frank E. Demantle, Jr. By Representative Ivan; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Okalena Olympic By Representative Ivan; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Paul Jerry Ivan, Sr. By Representative Ivan INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 456 HOUSE BILL NO. 456 by the House Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: An Act relating to the Board of Storage Tank Assistance; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 457 HOUSE BILL NO. 457 by Representative James, entitled: An Act relating to the unlicensed practice of certain occupations for which licenses are required. 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2570 HB 457 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 458 HOUSE BILL NO. 458 by Representative Robinson, entitled: An Act requiring insurance coverage for certain costs of birth; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Mahala Ashley Dickerson By Representatives Masek, Bunde, G.Davis, Elton, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Robinson, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Willis Honoring - Merrick and Jennifer Johnston By Representatives Toohey, Phillips, Elton, James, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Vezey, Willis Honoring - Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska Star, 25th Anniversary By Representatives Willis, Martin, Phillips, Bunde, Davies, Elton, Green, Hanley, James, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Sanders, Toohey, Willis; Senators Phillips, Halford 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2571 Honoring - Seattle Mariners 1995 Alaska Dream Team Tour By Representatives Willis, Brice, Phillips, Davies, Elton, Hanley, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Navarre, Nicholia, Sanders, Toohey, Willis Honoring - Sam Evanoff By Representatives G.Davis, Phillips, Navarre, Davies, Elton, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Nicholia, Ogan, Sanders, Toohey, Willis; Senators Torgerson, Salo Honoring - Heather Flynn By Senator Pearce; Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, James, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Willis Honoring - Arco Alaska, 40 Years in Alaska By Senator Leman; Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, G.Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Willis Honoring - Jim Foster, Bill Urquhart II, Dave Mangus, Doug Hill By Senator Taylor; Representatives Williams, Grussendorf, Phillips, Davies, Elton, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Willis In Memoriam - Martha K. Anungazuk By Representatives Foster, Phillips, Davies, Elton, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Willis In Memoriam - Anna Doris Southall By Representatives Brice, Phillips, Davies, Elton, Foster, James, Kelly, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, Masek, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Willis 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2572 In Memoriam - Barrie White By Representatives Toohey, Phillips, G.Davis, Elton, Foster, Hanley, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Vezey, Willis In Memoriam - Vernon W. Gehrke By Representatives G.Davis, Phillips, Navarre, Davies, Elton, Foster, James, Kubina, Nicholia, Sanders, Willis; Senators Torgerson, Salo In Memoriam - Carolyn Suber Guess By Representatives Toohey, Phillips, Brown, Davies, Elton, Foster, James, Kubina, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Sanders, Willis In Memoriam - Bessie E. Visaya By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Robinson, Brice, Davies, Foster, Ivan, James, Kubina, Nicholia, Sanders, Willis In Memoriam - William Erwin Davis By Senator Adams; Representatives Foster, Long, Phillips, Brice, Davies, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kubina, Long, Nicholia, Sanders, Willis UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Barnes - from 2:00 p.m., January 30 to 10:00 a.m., plane time, January 31, 1996 Representative Masek - from 2:00 p.m., January 30 to 10:00 a.m., plane time, January 31, 1996 Representative Long - from 1:17 p.m., February 2 to 9:20 p.m., February 8, 1996 Representative Kohring - from 1:17 p.m., plane time, February 2 to 9:21 p.m., February 4, 1996 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2573 Representative Foster - from 6:00 p.m., plane time, February 8 to 10:00 p.m., plane time, February 12, 1996 Representative Masek - from 1:17 p.m., plane time, February 2 to 1:45 p.m., plane time, February 6, 1996 Representative Sanders - from 1:07 p.m., plane time, February 22 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, February 26, 1996 Representative Barnes - from 6:55 a.m., February 5 to 6:10 p.m., plane time, February 10, 1996 Representative Porter - from 6:55 p.m., February 6 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 9, 1996 Representative Brice - from 6:50 p.m., plane time, February 7 to 9:25 a.m., plane time, February 13, 1996 HJR 53 Representative Robinson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to voter ratification of legislative approval of amendments of the Alaska Statehood Act affecting an interest of the State of Alaska under that Act. HB 339 Representative Robinson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 339 An Act relating to the termination of parental rights of incarcerated parents. 1996-01-30 House Journal Page 2574 SB 26 Representative James added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 26(FIN) An Act providing for automatic waiver of juvenile jurisdiction and prosecution of minors as adults for certain violations of laws by minors who use deadly weapons to commit offenses that are crimes against a person, and relating to the sealing of the records of those minors. SB 84 Representative Toohey added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) An Act making a special appropriation to the principal of the permanent fund; and providing for an effective date. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber 5:00 p.m., 1/30 Minority Caucus after session, 1/31 ADJOURNMENT Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., January 31, 1996 . There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:29 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk