Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-03-20 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0693 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 20, 1995 Sixty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:14 a.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Adams, Zharoff were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Frank, Hoffman, Miller, Rieger were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Mike Rose of the Bethel Assembly of God Church. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, thank You for this beautiful day and the opportunity to serve You and our fellow man. We pray today that all our work and every activity of the day will be congruent with the declaration found upon every coin minted in this great country: LIBERTY - IN GOD WE TRUST. Lord, we know that these words were chosen because of our forefathers' dependence upon You for the establishment of a free nation that would be one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We also know that although the cost and sacrifice to secure our freedom was great, our forefathers continually acknowledged that You had made and preserved our nation. Our forefathers had a confidence that You were leading and protecting them because they earnestly sought You in prayer regarding the decisions that had to be made. 693 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0694 Lord, help us to remember that it was from this vantage point of dependence upon God that they warned future generations that the day God was not earnestly revered in America, she would become a byword among the nations. Lord, help us to see how far we have drifted from true faith and dependence upon which this great nation was forged. Help us to follow the remedy which You gave to Israel that, "If my people who are called by name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." Lord, we also pray that You will give the Senate wisdom today as they make decisions regarding the welfare of this great state. We also ask that You will grant favor to those who uphold standards of righteousness and justice this day. We are thankful for Your many blessings and ask for Your guidance and presence. In Jesus' name, Amen. Senator Halford led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. The presence of Senators Hoffman, Miller was noted. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-first, sixty-second and sixty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Rieger was noted. 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0695 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of March 17 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 108 HOUSE BILL NO. 108 BY REPRESENTATIVES TOOHEY, Bunde, entitled: "An Act relating to claims on permanent fund dividends for defaulted public assistance overpayments." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 188 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 188(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act creating the crime of indecent viewing or photography." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. The presence of Senator Frank was noted. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 16 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 16 "An Act relating to the University of Alaska and university land, authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state public domain land, and defining net income from the University of Alaska's endowment trust fund as `university receipts' subject to prior legislative appropriation" and recommended the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 365 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Frank, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Signing do not pass: Senator Pearce. 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0696 SB 16 Fiscal note for the Committee Substitute published today from Department of Natural Resources. Previous fiscal notes and zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 26 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 26 "An Act providing for automatic waiver of juvenile jurisdiction and prosecution of minors as adults for certain violations of laws by minors who use firearms to commit criminal offenses and relating to the sealing of the records of those minors." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Green. Signing do not pass: Senators Adams, Ellis. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Law, Department of Public Safety, Department of Health and Social Services. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 27 The Judiciary Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27 "An Act relating to child visitation rights of grandparents and other persons who are not the parents of the child." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Green, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Adams. Previous zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 87 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 87 "An Act relating to community local options for control of alcoholic beverages; relating to the control of alcoholic beverages; relating to the definition of `alcoholic beverage'; relating to purchase and sale of alcoholic beverages; relating to alcohol server education courses; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0697 SB 87 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(CRA) Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senators Kelly, Hoffman, Phillips. Fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 106 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 106 "An Act prohibiting the employment of minors at striptease businesses" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(JUD), entitled: "An Act prohibiting minors from patronizing businesses that offer adult entertainment and prohibiting the employment of minors at businesses offering adult entertainment." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Senators Miller, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senators Adams, Ellis. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Labor, Department of Law. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 14 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 14 "An Act relating to criminal mischief." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 93 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to the disposal of state land along the Dalton Highway; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan. 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0698 SB 93 The bill is on today's calendar. HB 121 HOUSE BILL NO. 121 (title am) "An Act relating to salvage sales of state timber and to negotiated sales of state timber in areas where there exists, or will exist in two years, a high level of unemployment, underutilized manufacturing capacity, and an underutilized cut of timber, timber that will lose substantial economic value due to insects, disease, or fire, or timber to be cleared for nonforest uses." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Salo, Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 21 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 BY SENATOR PEARCE, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a special fund related to the use of federal mineral revenue sharing payments due the state from certain federal leases on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 136 SENATE BILL NO. 136 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for capital project matching grant funds and to capitalize funds; making, amending, and repealing capital appropriations; and providing for an effective date." 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0699 SB 136 was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, State Affairs and Finance Committees. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 20: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am pleased to transmit my proposed capital budget for FY96. I feel that we have succeeded in exercising budget discipline by keeping the administrations budget at $135 million while still addressing the basic needs of Alaskans. Maintenance of existing roads, schools and facilities and construction of such essentials as water, sewer, and transportation projects are some of my administrations highest priorities. This bill provides $57.9 million in state and federal funds for village and municipal water and sewer projects. This should go a long way to deal with the health hazards that exist in many areas of our state. $383.9 million in state and federal funds is included for roads, airports, facilities maintenance and other transportation related projects. There were no funds in the FY95 budget for school construction or maintenance, yet safety hazards and neglect of our schools continue. This bill includes $13.7 million to repair existing K-12 school facilities and $7 million to deal with the immediate maintenance, fire safety and code compliance needs on our university campuses. As I stated in my state of the budget address in January, it is time for our state government to regain its technological edge. To attempt to get closer to that goal, I have included funds for integrating and updating the criminal justice information system and extending our statewide communication technology. In order to maintain stability for local communities and assist them in funding their highest priority capital projects, I have included $20 million for the capital matching grant program. This program has attained a great deal of support for its ability to provide funding for all communities throughout Alaska in a manner that addresses their real needs. 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0700 SB 136 I am also transmitting to you the Alaska Court Systems three top priorities for your review. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 137 SENATE BILL NO. 137 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs for the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; relating to separation incentives for certain state employees; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. Fiscal notes published today from Department of Administration (2), Office of the Governor. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 20: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that establishes a temporary retirement incentive program for employees of the state, its subdivisions, and its school districts, and a temporary separation incentive program for employees of the state. Closing the state's fiscal gap will require major changes in state operations over the next several years. We need to make state government more efficient and eliminate nonessential services. Our challenge is to accomplish these goals without forcing large layoffs of employees, which could ripple through the private sector and endanger the health of Alaska's economy. Retirement and separation 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0701 SB 137 incentive plans have been successfully used by the private sector and government to scale back payroll while eliminating or minimizing the need for layoffs. Properly structured, these plans can be a cost-effective and humane method of downsizing. This legislation will make these restructuring tools available to the State of Alaska, and will extend the retirement incentive program as an option for municipalities and school districts, which are also facing the need to restructure their operations and work forces. My Administration will use the retirement and separation incentives in a strategic approach, different from prior programs. The last state retirement incentive program applied to all departments regardless of their budget or personnel situation, and had little effect on downsizing or restructuring government. Under our approach, the programs will be tailored to the fiscal and staffing requirements of each department. This approach is similar to private sector and federal programs. The incentives will be used in combination with attrition to permanently reduce the number of positions on the state payroll. Departments will be able to participate in the incentive programs only if the programs contribute to their budget and staffing requirements and are cost effective. This bill differs from the previous retirement incentive program (RIP) laws, enacted in 1986 and 1989, in that employers are specifically authorized to extend an incentive plan to employees in certain components (e.g., certain state divisions slated for major reductions), in certain job classifications, or certain geographic locations. In addition, with regard to the state, not all state employees will be eligible to apply during a window period. Instead the commissioner of administration is authorized to establish window periods (of 30 to 60 days) for some departments and not others. This will allow targeting of departments where major reductions are contemplated, and will alleviate the "brain drain" problem that arose when previous incentive programs were implemented. The bill also requires that cost savings be shown for each employee allowed to participate, and that cost savings be calculated over a three-year period rather than a five-year period. This change from 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0702 SB 137 previous RIP laws will guarantee that the retirement incentive program produces substantial savings to the state and its local governments and school districts. There are some similarities between this bill and the prior RIP laws. As with those laws, this bill provides that eligible state, municipal, and school district employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) may obtain three years of retirement credit, to be applied toward reaching normal or early retirement age, reducing the actuarial reduction that early retirees must take, or increasing years of credited service. An employee must pay the appropriate retirement system the employee's normal share for these three years of credit, and the employer must pay the system the difference between what the employee pays and the actuarial cost of allowing the employee to participate. Applications for participation in the program will be allowed only during relatively short "window periods," and the employee must retire within several months after the end of a window period. The bill imposes substantial penalties on an employee retiring under the RIP who accepts employment with another PERS or TRS employer or with a Judicial Retirement System employer, or who is reemployed as a member of the optional university retirement system. The bill also proposes, for the state only, another temporary incentive program, the separation incentive program, that has not been used previously by the state, but that has been used successfully by local governments and school districts in Alaska, by the federal government, and by the private sector. Under this program, which may be offered in conjunction with the RIP or separately from that program, long-term state employees separating from state service may be paid a one-time separation incentive payment. That payment would be $25,000 or six months' salary, whichever is less, unless a state department or the office of management and budget sets a lower payment. As with the RIP, separation incentive payments could be made only if they would result in cost savings to the state over a three-year period; the program would not be open to all state employees, but could be limited to certain departments or job classes; there would be brief "window periods" for application; and there would be substantial penalties for reemployment by the state within three years. 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0703 SB 137 As this bill works its way through the legislative process, representatives of my Administration will be available to answer any questions that members of your body might have. I urge your prompt consideration and passage of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 14 SENATE BILL NO. 14 "An Act relating to criminal mischief" was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 491. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 14(JUD) was adopted and read the second time. Senators Pearce, Taylor, Kelly, Green moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 14(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 14(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0704 SB 14 CSSB 14(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Adams, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 14(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 93 SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to the disposal of state land along the Dalton Highway; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 418. Senator Lincoln objected, then withdrew her objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(RES) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(RES) "An Act relating to the disposal of state land along the Dalton Highway; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0705 SB 93 CSSB 93(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo Excused: Adams, Zharoff Donley changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Halford moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 93(RES) Effective Date Vote YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Adams, Zharoff and so, the effective date clause was adopted. 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0706 SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 121 HOUSE BILL NO. 121 (title am) "An Act relating to salvage sales of state timber and to negotiated sales of state timber in areas where there exists, or will exist in two years, a high level of unemployment, underutilized manufacturing capacity, and an underutilized cut of timber, timber that will lose substantial economic value due to insects, disease, or fire, or timber to be cleared for nonforest uses" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 470. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(RES) was adopted. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(RES) was read the second time. Senators Kelly, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 121(RES) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Salo Excused: Adams, Zharoff 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0707 HB 121 and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CITATIONS Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School DECA Group - Association of Marketing Students Representative(s) Robinson Senator(s) Duncan, Pearce, Hoffman, Taylor, Leman, Zharoff, Lincoln In Memoriam - Hilda Marie McGaha Senator(s) Kelly, Duncan, Hoffman, Taylor, Leman, Donley, Green, Lincoln 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. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Honoring - Joe Redington Sr. Representative(s) Masek, Kohring Senator(s) Halford, Green, Taylor, Duncan, Lincoln, Phillips, Hoffman, Pearce, Donley, Leman Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0708 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 31. Without objection, Senator Duncan was excused. Senator Frank moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 24. Without objection, Senator Frank was excused. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that President Pearce be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 30 through April 5, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Pearce was excused. Senator Salo moved and asked unanimous consent that she be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 30 through April 4, evening plane time. Without objection, Senator Salo was excused. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 30 through April 5, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Leman was excused. Senator Green moved and asked unanimous consent that she be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 30 through April 5, morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Green was excused. SJR 9 Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Supporting line item veto power for the President of the United States. Without objection, it was so ordered. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0709 ENGROSSMENT SB 14 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 14(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 21, 1995. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:21 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1995 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0710 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 MAR 20 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 32 NATIVE LANGUAGE EDUCATION SB 107 LAND GRANT FOR DENALI BOROUGH SB 96 UNFUNDED MANDATES ON MUNICIPALITIES <ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/17/95> MAR 24 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 21 TUESDAY 9:00 AM HB 92 EXTEND FOSTER CARE REVIEW PANEL HB 146 SLED DOG RACE CLASSIC SB 82 DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS HB 21 DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 46 PROSECUTE JUVENILE AS ADULT IN DIST. CT. SB 67 UNLAWFUL EVASIONS CLASS A MISDEMEANOR BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 23 THURSDAY 9:00 AM HB 27 DNA TESTING OF VIOLENT OFFENDERS SB 7 NO BAIL FOR FELONS W/PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS SB 16 INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA SJR 14 CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS OF PUBLIC CORP <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0711 FINANCE CONTINUED MAR 24 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 29 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM --JOINT WITH HOUSE FINANCE CAMBRIDGE ENERGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES OIL PRICING AND OIL ECONOMICS PRESENTATION ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 20 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 123 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS SB 105 PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE MINOR'S ABORTION SB 117 STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 121 APPROP: U OF A DEFERRED MAINTENANCE SB 98 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1995 BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 24 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 98 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1995 BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 SATURDAY 1:00 PM ****COMMITTEE WORK SESSION**** PUBLIC HEARING -- STATEWIDE TELECONFERENCE -- SB 98 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1995 **NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGES** ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 20 MONDAY 1:30 PM SB 91 CRIMINAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV HB 9 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY BY MINORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 87 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: LOCAL OPTION & MISC. SB 122 NO UNEMPLOYMENT COMP FOR DIRECT SELLERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 24 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0712 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 21 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 54 ELECTRIC UTIL & SOLID WASTE REMOVAL SB 108 ALASKA TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL SB 58 USE OF TITLE "INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST" SB 131 INVESTMENTS BY FIDUCIARIES SB 95 INSURANCE AGAINST UNINSURED DRIVERS MAR 23 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 100 DISCRIMINATION UNDER GROUP HEALTH INS. SB 104 JOINT INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 20 MONDAY 3:30 PM SB 130 MARINE PILOTS BELOW BILL HELD FROM 3/15/95: SB 77 INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF GAME MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM HB 128 WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT EXEMPTION HB 169 DEPT. NAT RES. IS LEAD AGENCY FOR MINING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 23 THURSDAY 1:00 PM SENATE RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE ON: SB 130 MARINE PILOTS MAR 24 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 69 REPORTING OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SJR 20 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FISHING QUOTAS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 SATURDAY 12:00 PM SJR 19 ASK FEDS TO AMEND ANILCA THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS **PLEASE NOTE TIME AND PLACE CHANGES** MAR 27 MONDAY 3:30 PM SB 113 REDUCTION IN ROYALTY FOR CERTAIN USES HB 102 EXTEND BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0713 RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 20 MONDAY 12:25 PM SB 19 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS TO BE IN ANCHORAGE CONTRACT APPROVALS: CHARLES P. MEACHAM AND RON SOMERVILLE ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 21 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 110 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATIONS - ABOVE BILL TELECONFERENCED TO ANCHORAGE LIO - SB 71 DEEP FREEZE CLASSIC - ABOVE BILL TELECONFERENCED TO DELTA LIO - HB 4 PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND ELIGIBILITY BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 23 THURSDAY 3:30 PM HB 74 ASSAULT BY ADULTS ON CHILDREN BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 21 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 23 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 64 CONVERT AK RR TO PRIVATE CORPORATION HCR 9 SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 21 TUESDAY 4:30 PM DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION BUDGET OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 21 TUESDAY 8:00 AM INSURANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, ASMI MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM AK AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -- TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE -- INVESTMENTS, AIDEA, AK SCIENCE & TECH. FOUND., FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT TAX RECEIPTS 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0714 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED MAR 23 THURSDAY 8:00 AM BANKING, SECURITIES & CORP., ADMIN. SERVICES, COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE MAR 28 TUESDAY 8:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT APR 07 FRIDAY 8:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT IF NEEDED ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM OVERVIEW OF THE FY 96 BUDGET ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 20 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM OVERVIEW OF ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT BRU MAR 24 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 23 THURSDAY 3:00 PM OVERVIEWS OF AVTEC, MT. EDGECUMBE BOARDING SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, AND CORRESPONDENCE STUDY ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 21 TUESDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 23 THURSDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0715 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED FISH & GAME BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 23 THURSDAY 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW MAR 30 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT **NOTE TIME CHANGE** ---------------------------------------- LABOR BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BUDGET OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 21 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 21 TUESDAY 3:30 PM FISH AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION, STATEWIDE SUPPORT MAR 23 THURSDAY 3:30 PM -- LOCATION CHANGE -- ALASKA STATE TROOPERS, VPSO'S ---------------------------------------- REVENUE BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 24 FRIDAY 8:00 AM PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND DIVISION, AK PERMANENT FUND CORPORATION, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MAR 29 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND DIVISION AK PERMANENT FUND CORPORATION CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MAR 30 THURSDAY 8:00 AM BUDGET CLOSE-OUT WITH CAPS 1995-03-20 Senate Journal Page 0716 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED REVENUE CONTINUED APR 06 THURSDAY 8:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT APR 07 FRIDAY 8:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT IF NEEDED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 20 MONDAY 3:30 PM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS MAR 24 FRIDAY 3:30 PM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 21 TUESDAY 5:00 PM STATEWIDE PROGRAMS, UAS JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 MAR 23 THURSDAY 4:00 PM TREASURY DIVISION CASH FLOW PROBLEMS OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 12:45 PM LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OTHER COMMITTEES JOINT SESSION OF LEGISLATURE HOUSE CHAMBER MAR 22 WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM STATE-OF-THE-JUDICIARY ADDRESS BY CHIEF JUSTICE DANIEL MOORE, JR.