Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-02-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0139 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday February 2, 1995 Eighteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:18 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Adams, Duncan were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Mr. Max Copenhagen of the Juneau Jewish Community. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Shema Yisraeil: Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad! Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is One! Praised be the Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who makes light and creates darkness, who ordains peace and fashions all things. Bless us, our Creator, one and all, with the light of Your presence; for by that light, O God, You have revealed to us the law of life; to love kindness and justice and mercy and to seek blessing, life, and peace. You stretched out the heavens and ordered the earth, that fruits may grow into sweetness, men and women into goodness. The earth is full of God's goodness. 139 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0140 Teach us then to find our happiness in the search for righteousness and peace. Blessed is the Lord, the Source of Peace. Amen. Senator Zharoff led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventeenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of February 1 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 1 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Creating the Long Range Financial Planning Commission. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HCR 4 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY, Relating to adoption of the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, amending those rules; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0141 COMMUNICATIONS President Pearce referred the following Governor's appointments which were made post-session in 1994: State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors Mary Ann Pease - Anchorage Appointed: 08/10/94; Expires: 07/01/98 D. Lance Mearig, P.E. - Juneau Appointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/98 Athletic Commission Kenneth P. Asplund - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 05/14/96 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Joseph N. Faulhaber - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/10/94; Expires: 06/30/97 The appointment was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Julie A. Flint - Juneau Appointed: 10/28/94; Expires: 07/01/96 The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Big Game Commercial Services Board Robert A. Hinman - Juneau Appointed: 02/18/92; Reappointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 06/30/98 The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0142 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Patricia G. Conners-Allen, D.C. - Juneau Appointed: 09/02/92; Reappointed: 07/29/94; Expires: 7/15/98 Virginia C. Phillips - Sitka Appointed: 03/07/94; Reappointed: 07/29/95; Expires: 07/15/98 Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners James W. Henkelman, L.C.S.W. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/93; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/98 Colleen C. Patrick-Riley - Anchorage Appointed: 02/27/92; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/98 Board of Dental Examiners Lt. Commander Benjamin T. Selle, D.M.D. - Dillingham Appointed: 10/28/94; Expires: 02/01/95 James C. Singleton, D.D.S. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 02/01/98 Board of Dispensing Opticians Patricia Hedges-Gajdos - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/17/92; Reappointed: 06/14/94; Expires: 06/14/98 Pamela L. Doerr - Anchorage Appointed: 05/27/92; Reappointed: 06/14/94; Expires: 06/14/98 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Fisheries Virgil Umphenour - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/22/94; Expires: 01/31/96 The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. Alaska Labor Relations Agency Robert A. Doyle - Palmer Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 06/30/96 James W. Elliott - Anchorage Appointed: 01/22/92; Reappointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 06/30/97 Karen J. Mahurin - Kenai Appointed: 08/11/93; Reappointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 06/30/97 Bill J. Smart - Ketchikan Appointed: 06/08/94; Expires: 06/30/95 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0143 Board of Marine Pilots Robert M. Berto - Ketchikan Appointed: 09/30/94; Expires: 06/01/98 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Maureen P. Christensen, M.Ed. L.M.F.T. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 12/14/97 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Sydney Flint - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/17/92; Reappointed: 07/21/94; Expires: 07/21/98 Board of Nursing Louise M. Dean - Anchorage Appointed: 04/10/90; Reappointed: 06/06/94; Expires: 03/31/98 Board of Examiners in Optometry Randall W. Christiansen, O.D. - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/12/92; Reappointed: 06/15/94; Expires: 06/15/98 Marilyn S. Porter - Anchorage Appointed: 12/14/92; Reappointed: 06/15/94; Expires: 06/15/98 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Personnel Board Peter S. Hallgren, Esq. - Sitka Appointed: 06/07/94; Expires: 06/20/00 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs Committee. State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Bonnie W. Tisler, P.T. - Anchorage Appointed: 04/14/92; Reappointed: 09/01/94; Expires: 09/01/98 The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0144 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Mary Lou Madden, Ph.D. - Sitka Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 07/01/96 Christine A. Niemi - Juneau Appointed: 12/06/93; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Brian L. Carter - North Pole Appointed: 09/21/92; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/97 William A. McCain - Wasilla Appointed: 09/30/92; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/97 The appointment was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Timothy M. Lynch, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 07/01/96 Bruno M. Kappes, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 03/22/93; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/98 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Richard L. Shideler - Juneau Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 06/30/98 Susan K. Crosson - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 06/30/98 Alaska Public Utilities Commission Tim Cook, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/94; Expires: 10/31/00 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Richard B. Stout - Palmer Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Clifford D. Koivisto - Nikiski Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 07/01/96 Paula J. Wilson - Juneau Appointed: 07/06/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Darrell F. Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 08/19/88; Reappointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Marc D. Stemp - Juneau Appointed: 08/14/91; Reappointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/97 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0145 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Continued C. Russell Lewis - Anchorage Appointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/95 Patricia A. Vollendorf - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/93; Reappointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/97 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. The following reports were received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Executive Branch Biennial Procurement Report, July 1, 1991 - June 30, 1993 from Nancy Bear Usera, Commissioner, Department of Administration in accordance with AS 36.30.540 Local Boundary Commission, 1994 Annual Report from Darroll Hargraves, Chairperson, at-large Land Disposal Bank, Land Disposal Income Account, Annual Report for 1994, January 1995 from Marty Rutherford, Acting Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources in accordance with AS 30.04.020(d) and AS 38.04.022(b) (Distributed to all Senators) Five-Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program Biennial Report, January 1995 from Marty Rutherford, Acting Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources in accordance with AS 38.05.180(b) and (c) (Distributed to all Senators) Alaska Mental Health Board, Feasibility of Contract Management Services for Alaska Psychiatric Hospital, Final Report, December 1994 from Edward A. Krause, Chair (Distributed to all Senators) 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0146 INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 27 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27 BY SENATORS DONLEY, Ellis, Lincoln, entitled: "An Act relating to child visitation rights of grandparents and other persons who are not the parents of the child." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 60 SENATE BILL NO. 60 BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act providing an exemption from gambling and certain alcoholic beverage laws for gambling conducted by cruise ships for their ticketed passengers in the offshore water of the state; relating to promotions on board cruise ships; defining `cruise ship'; providing for exemption procedures for certain cruise ships before they can conduct gambling in the offshore water of the state; providing an exemption from the coin-operated device tax for cruise ships exempted from the gambling laws; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CITATIONS Honoring - Ryan William Wiener, Eagle Scout Senator(s) Salo, Duncan, Pearce, Donley, Lincoln, Zharoff, Ellis, Torgerson, Leman, Taylor 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0147 Honoring - Daniel R. Boone, Eagle Scout Representative(s) G. Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Duncan, Pearce, Donley, Lincoln, Zharoff, Kelly, Leman, Salo, Taylor Honoring - James J. Hurley Representative(s) Austerman, Kohring, Ogan Senator(s) Zharoff, Green, Duncan, Pearce, Rieger, Lincoln, Kelly, Leman, Donley, Salo, Halford, Taylor Honoring - Joel Wilkins, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1994 Excellence in Profession Representative(s) G. Davis, G. Phillips, Navarre Senator(s) Torgerson, Salo, Duncan, Pearce, Halford, Leman, Taylor Honoring - Barbara Dilley, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1994 Devoted Service to Young People Representative(s) G. Davis, G. Phillips, Navarre Senator(s) Torgerson, Salo, Duncan, Pearce, Halford, Taylor Honoring - Don Gilman, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1994 Governmental and Civic Affairs Representative(s) G. Davis, G. Phillips, Navarre Senator(s) Torgerson, Salo, Duncan, Pearce, Halford, Leman, Rieger, Lincoln, Zharoff, Kelly, Taylor Honoring - Travis Hedlund, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1994 Outstanding Youth of the Year Representative(s) G. Davis, G. Phillips, Navarre Senator(s) Torgerson, Salo, Duncan, Pearce, Halford, Lincoln, Taylor Honoring - Mike Sweeney, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1994 Business Person of the Year Representative(s) G. Davis, G. Phillips, Navarre Senator(s) Torgerson, Salo, Duncan, Pearce, Halford, Leman, Taylor Honoring - Crystal Rose, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1994 Outstanding Youth of the Year Award Representative(s) G. Davis, G. Phillips, Navarre Senator(s) Torgerson, Salo, Duncan, Pearce, Halford, Lincoln, Leman, Taylor 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0148 Honoring - Ann Lepsien, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1994 Volunteer of the Year Representative(s) G. Davis, G. Phillips, Navarre Senator(s) Torgerson, Salo, Duncan, Halford, Taylor In Memoriam - Robert W. Gruber Representative(s) G. Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Duncan, Halford, Zharoff, Leman, Donley, Salo, Taylor In Memoriam - Madge Clark Representative(s) Davies Senator(s) Duncan, Lincoln, Zharoff, Salo, Taylor 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 Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that she be excused from a call of the Senate on February 3. Without objection, Senator Lincoln was excused. Senator Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from February 16, 17, and to plane time, February 20. Without objection, Senator Rieger was excused. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from February 16 to February 17. Without objection, Senator Halford was excused. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on February 6 to February 7, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0149 ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., February 3, 1995. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:32 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1995 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0150 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 FEB 03 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 06 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 08 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 10 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 07 TUESDAY 9:00 AM JOINT EXECUTIVE SESSION (LEGISLATORS ONLY) HOUSE AND SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT OF LAW OVERVIEW: PENDING OIL AND GAS LITIGATION FEB 09 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 19 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS TO BE IN ANCHORAGE HCR 1 LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMISSION <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 47 APUC EXTENSION AND REGULATORY COST CHARGE <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0151 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 03 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 22 APPROP: K-12 SUPPORT; DEBT RETIREMENT SCR 1 FOUNDATION FORMULA TASK FORCE <BILL HELD OVER> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD -- TELECONFERENCE -- FEB 04 SATURDAY 2:00 PM *** NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGES *** DEPT OF EDUCATION BRIEFING: FOUNDATION FORMULA TELECONFERENCE (LISTEN ONLY) FEB 08 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 39 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LOANS SB 36 BRINDLE SCHOLARSHIP LOANS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 10 FRIDAY 9:00 AM ***JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH HOUSE HESS*** PRESENTATION BY THE COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 03 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 06 MONDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 08 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 60 CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING & PROMOTIONS SB 6 LICENSING/REGISTRATION SUSPENSION/DENIAL <PENDING REFERRAL> FEB 10 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 02 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 45 DAMAGES & ATTY FEES FOR UNPAID WAGES <BILL POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE> SB 55 REPEALING SUNSET OF ENHANCED 911 SYSTEM SB 47 APUC EXTENSION AND REGULATORY COST CHARGE 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0152 LABOR & COMMERCE CONTINUED FEB 07 TUESDAY 1:30 PM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS ..MONETARY TERMS FEB 09 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 45 DAMAGES & ATTY FEES FOR UNPAID WAGES ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 03 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 41 REPORTS BY OUT OF STATE FISHING VESSELS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 06 MONDAY 3:30 PM SB 42 RESTRICTED LIMITED ENTRY PERMITS HJR 13 ENDORSING ANWR LEASING <PENDING REFERRAL> HJR 7 EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 08 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 10 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SJR 12 U.S. FOREST SERVICE PLAN BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD CONFIRMATION HEARING: BOARD OF FISHERIES ..VIRGIL UMPHENOUR BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD ..ROBERT A. HINMAN ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 03 FRIDAY 0:00 AM SJR 6 TRANSFER FED. LAND TO POST-1846 STATES <PENDING REFERRAL> TO MEET UPON ADJOURNMENT ---------------------------------------- 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0153 STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 02 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 6 LICENSING/REGISTRATION SUSPENSION/DENIAL <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 37 END PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND HOLD HARMLESS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SCR 4 POET LAUREATE OF ALASKA <BILL HELD OVER> SJR 11 LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATORS <BILL HELD OVER> SB 40 APPROP: AHFC TO GENERAL FUND <BILL HELD OVER> FEB 07 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 1 REVIEW OF FEDERALLY MANDATED PROGRAMS HCR 1 LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMISSION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 09 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 4 DWI LAWS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 02 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 07 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 09 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 64 DISSOLUTION OF ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 06 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 08 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM OVERVIEW OF FY 95 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST (PART I) FEB 10 FRIDAY 1:30 PM OVERVIEW OF FY 95 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST (PART II) ---------------------------------------- 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0154 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 09 THURSDAY 3:30 PM OVERVIEW OF GOVERNOR'S 12/15 BUDGET & MAJOR CHANGES IN FORMULA PROGRAMS FOR FY 96 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW FEB 07 TUESDAY 12:00 PM PROPOSED DRAFT LEGISLATION ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 02 THURSDAY 3:00 PM OVERSIGHT HEARING AK HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FEB 09 THURSDAY 3:00 PM OVERSIGHT HEARING CONTINUATION OF AK HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FEB 16 THURSDAY 3:00 PM OVERSIGHT HEARING AK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXPORT AUTHORITY (AIDEA) ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 13 MONDAY 8:00 AM 8:00AM HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:00AM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OPEN SESSION ..AGENDA ITEMS OTHER COMMITTEES CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 08 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS ROOM 111 FEB 02 THURSDAY 9:30 AM MAJORITY CAUCUS 1995-02-02 Senate Journal Page 0155 JOINT SESSION OF LEGISLATURE HOUSE CHAMBER FEB 03 FRIDAY 11:00 AM HONORABLE TED STEVENS, UNITED STATES SENATOR