Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-01-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-01-23 Senate Journal Page 0069 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday January 23, 1995 Eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Donley was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Laura Minnich Lockey of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O God, to whom all time, space, power and authority belong; grant to the leaders of this state the wisdom to govern with justice and mercy, that the people of God may live in peace and harmony without fear or threat. Open our hearts to provide homes for the homeless, food for the hungry, rest and protection for the weary, hope for the poor and compassion for the needs of all. In Your Holy Name we pray. Amen. Senator Rieger led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh legislative days, Senate Journal Supplement No. 1, House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 2 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplements No. 3 and 4 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 69 1995-01-23 Senate Journal Page 0070 COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Court System, 1994 Annual Report from Arthur Snowden, II, Administrative Director (Distributed to all Senators) State of Alaska, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, 1994 Annual Report from Randy Welker, Legislative Auditor in accordance with AS 24.20.311 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Rules Committee Report dated January 17 was received stating: In compliance with AS 24.10.030 and Uniform Rule 3(a), the Senate Rules Committee hereby reports its nomination of Nancy Quinto to serve as Secretary of the Senate for the Nineteenth Legislature and recommends election by the Senate. The report was signed by Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp, Duncan, Salo. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that the Rules Committee Report be adopted. Without objection, it was so ordered, thereby confirming Nancy Quinto as Secretary of the Senate. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 BY SENATORS HALFORD, Frank, Green, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, 1995-01-23 Senate Journal Page 0071 SCR 5 Commending the Governor for pledging to continue the lawsuit known as the "compact case" and urging the Governor to continue all other lawsuits against the United States government that seek enforcement of any of the provisions of the Alaska Statehood Compact. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 42 SENATE BILL NO. 42 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, entitled: "An Act relating to restrictions attached to certain commercial fisheries limited entry permits." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 43 SENATE BILL NO. 43 BY SENATOR LEMAN, entitled: "An Act relating to membership on the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; relating to registration by the board; clarifying the meaning of practicing or offering to practice architecture, engineering, or land surveying; deleting teachers of postsecondary land surveying courses from a registration exemption; and amending the definition of `practice of land surveying.'" was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 44 SENATE BILL NO. 44 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: 1995-01-23 Senate Journal Page 0072 SB 44 "An Act relating to access to the services or programs of the Pioneers' Home for an individual with a disability." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 45 SENATE BILL NO. 45 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to settlement and payment of claims for minimum wage and overtime compensation claims and to liquidated damages and attorney fees for minimum wage and overtime compensation claims." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CITATIONS In Memoriam - Frank B. Battishill Representative(s) Toohey Senator(s) Leman, Pearce, Duncan, Donley, Zharoff In Memoriam - Leslie "Les" Robert Gundersen Representative(s) Toohey Senator(s) Leman, Pearce, Miller, Duncan, Donley, Frank, Sharp In Memoriam - Robert "Bob" D. Richardson Representative(s) Toohey Senator(s) Leman, Pearce, Duncan, Donley, Rieger, Salo, Halford, Zharoff In Memoriam - Ken Hinchey, Sr. Representative(s) Toohey, Porter Senator(s) Leman, Pearce, Halford, Duncan, Donley, Rieger, Green, Kelly 1995-01-23 Senate Journal Page 0073 In Memoriam - Eldon Robert Ulmer Representative(s) Toohey, Porter Senator(s) Leman, Halford, Pearce, Duncan, Donley, Phillips, Rieger, Taylor, Frank, Sharp, Green, Kelly Senator Halford 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 SB 7 Senator Sharp, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the State Affairs Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 7 "An Act relating to bail after conviction for various felonies if the defendant has certain previous felony convictions". Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, the bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 25, 1995. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:23 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate January 1995 1995-01-23 Senate Journal Page 0074 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 JAN 23 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 25 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 27 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 JAN 25 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM PRESENTATION BY LEGISLATIVE FINANCE DIVISION ..FY95 SPENDING PLAN UPDATE: ..SIGNIFICANT CHANGES OVERVIEW OF ..FY95 AND FY96 OPERATING BUDGETS ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 23 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 25 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 27 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1995-01-23 Senate Journal Page 0075 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 25 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SJR 7 OPPOSING FEDERAL MANDATES ON STATES JAN 27 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 JAN 24 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 26 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 25 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 3 ANTITRUST EXEMPTION FOR FISHERMEN SB 21 FINES FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING VIOLATIONS SJR 3 EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 26 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 19 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS TO BE IN ANCHORAGE SCR 2 REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL TO CAPITAL CITY SCR 3 LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMISSION ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 24 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 26 THURSDAY 1:30 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 1995-01-23 Senate Journal Page 0076 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW BUTROVICH 205 JAN 24 TUESDAY 12:00 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 JAN 26 THURSDAY 4:00 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OTHER COMMITTEES JT TASK FORCE ON MILITARY BASES/ALASKA GOVERNOR'S CONF RM JAN 25 WEDNESDAY 12:45 PM -- TELECONFERENCE --