Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-03-28 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0803 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 28, 1995 Seventy-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:24 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Taylor was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kim Poole of the Douglas United Methodist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Thou Source of Love and Compassion: Kindle a light in our eyes that we may see those in need. Stir the embers of our hearts that we may comfort those who grieve. Ignite in our lives the flames of justice and righteousness that we may think of others more often than of self. And when the whole world is burning with the brightness from our actions, let the glow reflect only Your glory in all that is done. Amen. Senator Rieger led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 803 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0804 The presence of Senator Taylor was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE SB 13 Message dated March 20 (page 719), concerning HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(FIN) "An Act relating to the admissibility into evidence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiles in civil and criminal proceedings; and amending Rule 703 of the Alaska Rules of Evidence" and CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(JUD) am(ct rule fld) "An Act relating to the admissibility into evidence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiles in civil and criminal proceedings" was read. Senator Halford moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(JUD) am(ct rule fld)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 13(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendment to CSSB 13(JUD) am(ct rule fld) Court Rule YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus passing HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(FIN) "An Act relating to the admissibility into evidence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiles in civil and criminal proceedings; and amending Rule 703 of the Alaska Rules of Evidence." Senator Halford 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0805 SB 13 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Message of March 27 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 1 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 BY REPRESENTATIVES PHILLIPS, Rokeberg, Brice, Green, Therriault, G. Davis, Ogan, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to repeal of regulations by the legislature. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Message of March 24 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 80 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 80(CRA) BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the Department of Natural Resources as the platting authority in certain areas of the state; relating to subdivisions and dedications; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0806 HB 141 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 141(FSH) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES, entitled: "An Act relating to the appointment of members of the Board of Fisheries." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 150 HOUSE BILL NO. 150 BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to receipts for bail forfeited in satisfaction for certain offenses." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 151 HOUSE BILL NO. 151 BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to magistrate jurisdiction in presumptive death proceedings." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 153 HOUSE BILL NO. 153 BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to the surety bond for certain judicial officers." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0807 HB 200 HOUSE BILL NO. 200 BY REPRESENTATIVES MULDER BY REQUEST, Foster, Kott, entitled: "An Act reassigning responsibility for the custody of persons pending their arraignments, commitment to the custody of the commissioner of corrections, or admission to a state correctional facility, and authorizing the commissioner of corrections to employ guards for emergencies on the same basis as the commissioner of public safety, as partially exempt service employees; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Office of the Ombudsman, 1994 Annual Report from Stuart C. Hall, Ombudsman in accordance with AS 24.55.230 Report of the Alaska Minerals Commission, January 1995 from Earl H. Beistline, Chair in accordance with AS 44.33.431 Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Application and Statewide Strategic Plan, FFY 1995 from Ronald L. Otte, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety in accordance with AS 18.65.085 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0808 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 81 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 81 "An Act classifying the wolf as a predator and providing for a bounty on wolf" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 81(RES), entitled: "An Act amending the Fish and Game Code by removing `wolf' from the definition of `big game'; relating to the classification and taking of wolves; and providing for a harvest incentive on wolves taken in areas designated by the Board of Game." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Hoffman, Taylor, Frank, Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Lincoln. Fiscal note published today from Department of Fish and Game. President Pearce added a further referral to the Finance Committee. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 87 The Judiciary 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 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Adams, Miller, Green. Previous fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0809 SB 98 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 98 "An Act making changes related to the aid to families with dependent children program, the Medicaid program, the general relief assistance program, and the adult public assistance program; directing the Department of Health and Social Services to apply to the federal government for waivers to implement the changes where necessary; relating to eligibility for permanent fund dividends of certain individuals who receive state assistance, to notice requirements applicable to the dividend program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(HES), entitled: "An Act making changes related to the aid to families with dependent children program, the Medicaid program, the general relief assistance program, and the adult public assistance program; relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; establishing a 30-day residency requirement for the program of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC); reducing AFDC payment levels; requiring minor parents to live in adult-supervised living arrangements in order to be eligible for AFDC benefits; limiting AFDC benefits to 24 months under certain circumstances; limiting AFDC benefits to 60 months under other circumstances; establishing penalties for noncompliance with certain AFDC program requirements; requiring the signing of a personal responsibility statement as an eligibility requirement for the AFDC program; prohibiting increases in AFDC benefits for a child who is born while the parent is receiving AFDC benefits or if the parent was receiving AFDC benefits at any time during the 10 months preceding the child's birth, with exceptions; establishing a workfare pilot project for AFDC recipients; providing that payment of AFDC benefits to residents of the state who have resided here less than six months will be at the level they would have qualified for in their previous state of residency, with some exceptions; prohibiting the payment of interim adult public assistance while an initial determination of ineligibility is being appealed; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman. Zero fiscal note published today from Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0810 SB 98 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 121 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 121 "An Act making an appropriation for deferred maintenance for the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senator Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Rieger, Phillips, Donley, Zharoff. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 79 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) "An Act allowing the Department of Natural Resources to quitclaim land or interests in land, including submerged or shore land, to a municipality to correct errors or omissions of the municipality when inequitable detriment would result to a person due to that person's reliance upon the errors or omissions of the municipality" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Donley, Zharoff, Sharp. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 128 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 128(RES) am "An Act relating to the disposal of wastes; giving the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission authority to regulate disposal in the annular space of an oil or gas well, or in the annular space of a 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0811 HB 128 water well associated with exploration and production of oil or gas, of drilling mud, cuttings, and nonhazardous drilling operation wastes, and exempting that disposal from the requirement of a waste disposal permit issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation; and establishing an exemption from the requirement of obtaining a waste disposal permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation for certain activities that yield solid and liquid waste material discharges and cooling water discharges" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 128(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Halford, Frank, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Lincoln. Zero fiscal note for the Senate Committee Substitute published today from Department of Administration. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 146 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(L&C) am "An Act relating to an Iditarod mushing sweepstakes" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Frank, Cochair, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Donley, Zharoff, Sharp. Fiscal note published today for the Senate Committee Substitute from the Senate Finance Committee. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0812 HB 27 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(FIN) am "An Act directing the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification registration system and requiring DNA registration by persons convicted of a felony crime against a person and of minors 16 years of age or older who are adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be a felony crime against a person if committed by an adult; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Duncan, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Letter dated March 27 was read stating: Dear Madam President: The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee has met to consider the governor's appointees to the Alaska Permanent Fund Board of Trustees. As you may know, the legislature no longer has the authority to confirm appointees to this board; however, the LBA committee is directed by statute to review the qualifications of the appointees and make recommendations to the legislature. Accordingly, the committee has met and considered the qualifications of Grace Schaible, Melphine Evans Reynolds, and Eric Wohlforth, and has unanimously agreed all are qualified to represent the people of Alaska on this critical board. Sincerely yours, /s/ Rep. Terry Martin, Chairman 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0813 INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 128 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128 BY SENATOR DONLEY, entitled: "An Act reducing certain resident sport fishing, hunting, and trapping license fees, increasing certain nonresident sport fishing, hunting, and trapping license fees, and relating to nonresident sport fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 141 SENATE BILL NO. 141 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL FOR THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS, entitled: "An Act relating to legislative ethics; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 142 SENATE BILL NO. 142 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act establishing the Alaska Human Resource Investment Council and transferring certain functions of other entities to the council; establishing a planning mechanism for employment training and other human resource investment needs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0814 SB 142 Fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. Zero fiscal notes published today from University of Alaska, Department of Education, Department of Community and Regional Affairs, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 24: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that will establish the Alaska Human Resource Investment Council as the lead state entity to plan and coordinate federal, state, and local employment training and human resource programs. This bill consolidates the functions of three existing councils and commissions into a single council located in the Governor's office to provide coordinated oversight of job training programs throughout the state to ensure effective training that leads to employment of Alaskans. This bill designs the Alaska Human Resource Investment Council (AHRIC) to meet the federal statutory requirements for a consolidated human resource investment council and is in response to anticipated changes that include the lump sum, block grant funding scenario presently being proposed in Congress. Twenty-one states have currently taken advantage of this option created under Title VII of the 1992 Job Training Partnership Act. It maximizes federal funds and avoids duplication of effort. The consolidation will increase efficiency and effectiveness of job training and vocational education efforts within the state by combining the existing staff and board members of the State Job Training Coordinating Council, the Employment Security Advisory Council and the Governor's Council on Vocational Education. It reduces the current roster of 38 board and commission members to a maximum of 26. This bill also envisions a key staff position to oversee the development of a collaborative strategic plan, facilitate the transitionary phase of the consolidation of the boards, and effect the merging of staff responsibilities in anticipation of major revisions in the Federal funding mechanisms for job training and vocational education. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0815 SB 142 This legislation will provide an economy of scale for the many advisory and oversight groups presently involved in job training, adult, and vocational education; eliminate state agency overlap in planning and data collection; increase the efficiency and effectiveness of existing training programs to meet the changing needs of Alaskan employers through private sector involvement; better prepare Alaskan workers for Alaskan jobs with targeted training programs and recommend policy incentives for employers to seek out and hire Alaskan workers. In addition, the AHRIC will use its resources to open more opportunities for self-sufficiency to those Alaskan families presently receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children in order to achieve our goal of putting our citizens presently receiving benefits back into the workforce with good jobs in the shortest time possible. The council will be made up of at least 15 percent representation from education, 15 percent representation from industry, and 15 percent representation from labor, as well as other representation that will bring valuable input to the human resources strategic planning process. The bill also dictates that a private sector majority will sit on this board to insure that employers and labor have dynamic involvement in designing effective programs. A full year of transition is proposed to insure the orderly transfer of functions from existing councils and commissions to AHRIC. The councils and their volunteer members will plan an orderly consolidation and contribute to the development of a long range strategic plan. The Governor's Office staff member will compile and facilitate this development. Thirteen additional state and federal programs may be considered during this period for inclusion under the advisory provisions of AHRIC. Enactment of this bill would enable the state to promote an efficient, effective, and integrated system of employment education and training programs and services. I urge your support of the bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0816 SB 142 Alaska Human Resource Investment Council Sectional Analysis Section 1 of this bill sets out the legislative findings and the purpose for formulating the AHRIC. The findings specifically address the importance of developing an integrated strategic planning process to look at the state's myriad training and educational programs in order to promote a most effective Alaskan work force that is prepared for Alaskan jobs. Section 2 directs the state Board of Education to consider the advice of the AHRIC regarding employment training needs and to advise the AHRIC in the development of vocational education programs. Section 3 makes a member of AHRIC a member of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, replacing a member of the Council on Vocational Education. The latter council, which is not created in state law, will be dissolved by governor's administrative order. Section 4 includes the AHRIC as a state board or commission whose membership is subject to the conflict of interest reporting requirements of AS 39.50. Section 5 establishes the AHRIC in the Office of the Governor and sets out the membership of the council. Membership will be reduced from 38 today to at least 23, and up to 26, representatives from state agencies, education, labor, industry, community organizations, and at least one representative with a knowledge of developmental disabilities. One to four additional, undesignated positions are provided to assure a private sector majority on the council and to assure regional and local representation. The lieutenant governor and specified commissioners are members of the council. The governor would appoint the other members of the council, who would serve for staggered four-year terms. Additional nonvoting members could be appointed to the council. The governor is to ensure that the individuals appointed to the council have the expertise needed to perform the functions of the council. Section 5 also establishes the AHRIC as the state planning and coordinating entity for certain state programs that are administered under a number of federal provisions. The functions of the AHRIC would include the facilitation of statewide human resources planning and the coordination of employment training and education programs. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0817 SB 142 The AHRIC would assume the duties and functions of the state councils that currently direct or advise the agencies that operate the federal programs. The AHRIC also would submit a biennial strategic plan to the governor and the legislature and monitor the implementation of the strategic plan. Subject to legislative appropriation, the budget for the council is to be drawn from money available to the programs that are coordinated by the council. Sections 6 through 15 provide statutory and session law changes for consistency with the shift of responsibilities to the AHRIC, including deletion of references to the State Job Training Coordinating Council. Section 15 would repeal statutory provisions that establish or refer to the Employment Security Advisory Council. Under sec. 22, the repeal would take effect January 1, 1996, after a transition period under sec. 16 during which functions will be transferred to the AHRIC. Other councils whose duties or functions are to be assumed by the AHRIC, including the State Job Training Coordinating Council, would be dissolved by administrative order as of January 1, 1996, since they are not established in state statute. As set out in sec. 16, during the transition period the boards and councils that oversee the federal and state program functions that would be assumed by the AHRIC would hold joint meetings to facilitate the transfer of duties. As specified in sec. 20, the transition provisions have an immediate effective date. Under sec. 21, the statutory provisions creating and transferring functions to the AHRIC take effect July 1, 1995. During this year of transition existing councils and commissions will continue to provide for the requirements of existing Federal accounting and reporting requirements in order to maximize our program revenues. In addition they will plan an orderly sunset of their responsibilities and empower the AHRIC to assume their duties with an effective date no later than July 1, 1996. Sections 18 and 19 set out two reporting requirements that would constitute the immediate tasks of the AHRIC. One report is to address the consolidation of state human resources programs and the other is to make recommendations on the role that the private industry councils, created under the federal Job Training Partnership Act, may play in the alliance of human resource programs. Both reports are to be prepared and submitted no later than July 1, 1996. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0818 SB 143 SENATE BILL NO. 143 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act ratifying an agreement between the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and the commissioner of revenue and making certain pledges to obligees of the corporation regarding that agreement; relating to the authorization for and the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to pay for the costs of repair and rehabilitation of student housing facilities of the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. Zero fiscal notes published today from University of Alaska, Department of Revenue. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 24: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill regarding the orderly transfer of certain assets of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) to the general fund. This process will make available to the state a substantial portion of AHFC's reserves while at the same time providing capital markets with the degree of certainty necessary to assure AHFC continued access to money at reasonable rates in order to meet the housing needs of Alaska's families. Additionally, the bill would authorize AHFC to issue bonds to finance student housing maintenance projects at various University of Alaska (university) campuses. AHFC is a self-supporting public corporation with a mission to develop and implement innovative programs that meet statewide housing needs. It provides home mortgages to Alaskans at reasonable rates, finances special needs and multi-family housing in 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0819 SB 143 partnerships with housing agencies and profit and non-profit organizations, and operates the state's rural housing programs. AHFC also operates the state's public housing programs, which include operating public housing units in 13 communities and providing rental assistance for more than 2,400 families statewide. AHFC leverages its financial resources by borrowing from a variety of lenders to finance various housing programs. Since its inception, AHFC has issued in excess of $10 billion in long-term debt to meet the residential financing needs of Alaskans. As of December 31, 1994, AHFC had $2.3 billion in outstanding long-term debt representing a general obligation of AHFC secured by its full faith and credit above and beyond the pledge of any specific assets. AHFC has been able to attract billions in outside capital to meet Alaska's housing needs because the capital markets have relied on its strong financial condition. The importation of outside money to meet Alaska's housing needs is too important to put at risk. Any transfers of corporate assets to the state must take place as part of a comprehensive long-term plan that reassures capital markets of AHFC's continued financial strength. This bill will demonstrate that we are taking a prudent long-term approach to the management of AHFC's resources and will protect AHFC's ability to borrow for essential programs and projects and to address the future housing needs of Alaskans, including the elderly, disadvantaged, and rural residents. Under the provisions of the bill, AHFC and the commissioner of revenue would enter into an agreement providing for the transfer of a sizeable portion of AHFC's unrestricted reserves to the general fund over the next five fiscal years. This agreement would continue the corporation's policy of providing the people of Alaska with a return on their equity investment in AHFC. Under that policy, adopted in 1991, AHFC will have transferred $314,324,000 in cash payments to the state by the end of this fiscal year. The agreement would be signed no later than May1, 1995 and immediately will be made available to the legislature. It would establish a detailed schedule providing for the transfer of specific amounts to the general fund during each of the next five fiscal years. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0820 SB 143 My state operating budget, which I recently submitted to you, includes an expected first installment under that agreement of $70 million. Passage of this bill would ratify the transfer agreement soon to be reached, and would pledge that the state will not transfer assets from AHFC in amounts that exceed those set out in the transfer agreement. This would assure lenders that payments to the state over the next five fiscal years would take place in a prudent and predictable manner. Maintaining the credit of the AHFC will increase Alaskans' access to the nation's capital markets to help meet certain special and crucial housing needs. As stated above, the purpose of this bill is to provide the kind of long-range financial stability and predictability necessary to protect the credit of the AHFC. There may be other avenues available to establish a suitable long-range plan for managing the assets of the AHFC. I know that the legislature will be particularly sensitive to any provisions which appear to invade the appropriation powers and responsibilities of the legislature. If the approach taken in this bill does not meet with your approval, I am open to any constructive alternatives that will preserve the programs of the AHFC. Finally, the bill is part of my plan to begin addressing the long- deferred maintenance needs of the university. It will provide financing for overdue and much needed repair and rehabilitation of student housing facilities at the university's three main campuses. The bill authorizes AHFC to issue $30,000,000 in bonds to finance this project. Under AS18.56, these bonds are general obligations of the corporation. I urge your early and favorable consideration of this legislation or a suitable alternative. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0821 SB 144 SENATE BILL NO. 144 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the authorization for and the issuance of revenue bonds by the University of Alaska to pay for the costs of repair and rehabilitation of buildings and other structures, excluding student housing and dormitories, of the University of Alaska; expanding the uses of the Alaska debt retirement fund to allow financing of the repair and rehabilitation of University of Alaska facilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Revenue, Department of Administration (2), University of Alaska. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 24: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill authorizing the University of Alaska (university) to issue $45,000,0000 in revenue bonds for building maintenance projects at various campuses of the university. Meeting the long-deferred repair and rehabilitation needs of the university is a priority of my Administration. It is my intent to work closely with the legislature during the remainder of this session and next session to identify other funding sources to meet those needs. If, however, we are not able to provide $20,000,000 in capital appropriations or other forms of bond authorizations for these purposes through a bill enacted into law by July1, 1996, this bill will authorize the university to issue revenue bonds to begin addressing the problem. The bill's amendment of AS37.15.011 is intended to allow for repayment of the debt service to be made from annual legislative appropriations from the Alaska debt retirement fund if necessary. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0822 SB 144 I urge your early and favorable consideration of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 145 SENATE BILL NO. 145 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring the reporting of winners of prizes of $50 or more from a bingo or pull-tab game to the Department of Health and Social Services to ensure that recipients of services or assistance are reporting those winnings and are eligible for services or assistance; relating to the awarding of those prizes; prohibiting charitable gaming permittees, operators, and registered vendors from cashing state public assistance checks; and relating to penalties for violations of the charitable gaming laws." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 27 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(FIN) am "An Act directing the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification registration system and requiring DNA registration by persons convicted of a felony crime against a person and of minors 16 years of age or older who are adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be a felony crime against a person if committed by an adult; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0823 HB 27 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 577. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(JUD) 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(JUD) was read the third time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that President Pearce be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senators Taylor, Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(JUD) "An Act directing the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification registration system and requiring DNA registration by persons convicted of a felony crime against a person and of minors 16 years of age or older who are adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be a felony crime against a person if committed by an adult; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 27(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(JUD) passed the Senate. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0824 HB 27 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 91 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91(HES) "An Act creating the crime of criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91(HES) "An Act creating the crime of criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 91(HES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91(HES) passed the Senate. Senator Zharoff gave notice of reconsideration. SB 19 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(FIN) "An Act relating to the location of the convening of the legislature in regular session and to the State Government Relocation Commission" was read the third time. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0825 SB 19 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(FIN) "An Act relating to the location of the convening of the legislature in regular session and to the State Government Relocation Commission" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CS SSSB 19(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 6 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Green, Halford, Kelly, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(FIN) failed to pass the Senate. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be returned to the Rules Committee. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, it was so ordered. CITATIONS Honoring - Chefornak Scholars Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Taylor, Duncan, Leman, Zharoff, Kelly, Pearce Honoring - Kasigluk Scholars Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Taylor, Duncan, Leman, Zharoff, Kelly, Pearce 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. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0826 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 30 through morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Halford was excused. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 30 through morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. Senator Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on April 5 through morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Rieger was excused. Senator Frank moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 30 through morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Frank was excused. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 30 through morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Leman was excused. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 30. Without objection, Senator Donley was excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT HB 27 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(JUD) "An Act directing the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification registration system and requiring DNA registration by persons convicted of a felony crime against a person and of minors 16 years of age or older who are adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be a felony crime against a person if committed by an adult; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0827 ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 30, 1995. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:17 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1995 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0828 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 29 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM -- STATEWIDE TELECONFERENCE -- -- NOTE TIME CHANGE -- SB 96 UNFUNDED MANDATES ON MUNICIPALITIES <BILL HELD FROM 3/22/95> SB 136 APPROP: FY 96 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET <CAPITAL MATCHING GRANTS PROGRAM SECTIONS ONLY> MAR 31 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 28 TUESDAY 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 MAR 30 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 135 PFD NOTICES AND ELIGIBILITY <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 29 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0829 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED MAR 31 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 29 WEDNESDAY 2:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- -- NOTE TIME CHANGE -- COMMITTEE WORK SESSION SJR 14 CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS OF PUBLIC CORP MAR 31 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 95 INSURANCE AGAINST UNINSURED DRIVERS SB 109 CHILD SUPPORT NONPAYMENT/LICENSING BAN BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 30 THURSDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES FAIRBANKS MAR 29 WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM -- TELECONFERENCE -- -- RESCHEDULED FROM 03/25/95 -- SJR 19 AMEND ANILCA TO DEFINE PUBLIC LANDS THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS, 809 PIONEER ROAD **PLEASE NOTE TIME AND PLACE CHANGES** JUNEAU BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 31 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 03 MONDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0830 RESOURCES CONTINUED APR 05 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 113 REDUCTION IN ROYALTY FOR CERTAIN USES <ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/27/95> HB 102 EXTEND BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD <ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/27/95> HB 169 DEPT. NAT RES. IS LEAD AGENCY FOR MINING <ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/27/95> ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 28 TUESDAY 12:20 PM HCR 9 SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY HB 26 DEPOSITIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES SB 16 INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA **SUBSTANTIVE HEARING**: SB 46 PROSECUTE JUVENILE AS ADULT IN DIST. CT. MAR 30 THURSDAY HB 128 WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT EXEMPTION SB 121 U OF A DEFERRED MAINTENANCE HB 79 MUNICIPAL LAND ERROR CORRECTIONS HB 146 SLED DOG RACE CLASSIC TO MEET UPON ADJOURNMENT ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 28 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 110 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATIONS <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 135 PFD NOTICES AND ELIGIBILITY HB 74 ASSAULT BY ADULTS ON CHILDREN ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/23/95 HB 4 PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND ELIGIBILITY SB 120 STATE VETERANS' HOME FACILITIES HJR 22 ALASKA/RUSSIA MARITIME BOUNDARY HB 42 ABSENTEE VOTING & USE OF FAX MAR 30 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 04 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 06 THURSDAY 3:30 PM -- STATEWIDE TELECONFERENCE -- HJR 20 CONFERENCE OF THE STATES 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0831 STATE AFFAIRS CONTINUED APR 11 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 136 APPROP: FY 96 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 28 MOTOR VEHICLE REG FEE/EMISS'N INSPECTIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 30 THURSDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 28 TUESDAY 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT APR 07 FRIDAY 8:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT IF NEEDED ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 30 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT **NOTE TIME CHANGE** ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 29 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM DRAFT FY 96 BUDGET CLOSE OUT REVIEW APR 05 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM FY 96 OPERATING BUDGET FINAL CLOSE OUT ---------------------------------------- 1995-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0832 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED PUBLIC SAFETY SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 28 TUESDAY 3:30 PM FIRE PREVENTION, HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING AGENCY, MOTOR VEHICLES, AK POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL, VIOLENT CRIMES COMP BOARD, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ SEXUAL ASSAULT APR 06 THURSDAY 3:30 PM AK STATE TROOPERS, VPSO'S ---------------------------------------- REVENUE BELTZ ROOM 211 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 -- MEETING CANCELLED -- BUDGET CLOSE OUT WITH CAPS FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 06 THURSDAY 8:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 07 FRIDAY 8:00 AM DEPARTMENTAL CLOSE OUT IF NEEDED ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 28 TUESDAY 5:00 PM STATEWIDE PROGRAMS, UAS OTHER COMMITTEES MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 28 TUESDAY 1:00 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- ANCHORAGE CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO MEET UPON ADJOURNMENT OF MAJORITY CAUCUS