Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-05-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1609 [Page: 1609] SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 8, 1995 One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 6:53 p.m. The roll showed twelve members present. Senators Donley, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Rieger, Salo, Sharp were absent. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Donley be excused from a call of the Senate for the remainder of May 8. Without objection, Senator Donley was excused. The presence of Senator Salo was noted. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Leman. Senator Halford led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the one hundred tenth, one hundred eleventh and one hundred twelfth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. RECESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 6:56 p.m. 1609 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1610 AFTER RECESS JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE Speaker Phillips called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Pearce at 7:23 p.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to consider the confirmation of the Governor's appointments. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Representative Navarre objected, then withdrew his objection. Senator Duncan called the Joint Session. President Pearce stated the call was satisfied. Commissioner and boards and commissions appointments are as follows: 1995 CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Commissioner designee Mark Boyer DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Commissioner designee Willie Hensley DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS Commissioner designee Mike Irwin DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Commissioner designee Margaret Pugh 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1611 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Commissioner designee Gene Burden DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME Commissioner designee Frank Rue DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Commissioner designee Karen Perdue DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Commissioner designee Tom Cashen DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Adjutant General designee Jake Lestenkof DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Commissioner designee John Shively DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Commissioner designee Ron Otte DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Commissioner designee Wilson Condon DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Commissioner designee Joe Perkins Board of Dental Examiners James A. Clark, D.M.D., Anchorage Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/97 Kenneth L. Crooks, D.D.S., Dillingham Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/99 Raymond L. Lang, D.D.S., Nome Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/98 Phyllis L. Pendergrast, D.M.D., Fairbanks Appointed: 11/05/93; Reappointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/99 Carol Ross, D.D.S., Wrangell Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/99 Connie S. Stewart, R.D.H., Petersburg Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/99 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1612 Board of Education Mary Ann Eininger - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/99 Robert Gottstein - Anchorage Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/00 Abbe Hensley - Anchorage Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/00 R. Weaver Ivanoff - Unalakleet Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/99 Marilyn Webb - Juneau Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/97 Michael P. Williams - Akiak Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/98 Board of Fisheries Trefon Angasan - Anchorage Appointed: 01/31/92; Reappointed: 02/09/95; Expires: 01/31/98 John R. White - Bethel Appointed: 02/09/95; Expires: 01/31/98 Board of Game Larry Holmes, Jr. - Girdwood Appointed: 02/09/95; Expires: 01/31/98 Walter Sampson - Kotzebue Appointed: 02/09/95; Expires: 01/31/98 Commission on Judicial Conduct Patrick T. Brown - Fairbanks Appointed: 04/10/87; Reappointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 04/28/99 JoAnn Holmes - Ivanoff Bay Appointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 12/31/98 Arthur H. Peterson - Juneau Appointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 04/28/99 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Ray Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 03/06/95; Expires: 06/30/95 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1613 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Kay Burrows - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/00 Tom Hawkins - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/99 John Malone - Bethel Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/97 Nelson Page - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/98 John Pugh - Juneau Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/96 Evelyn Tucker - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/99 Phil Younker Jr. - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/00 Board of Nursing Belle L. Cunningham - Anchorage Appointed: 05/11/92; Reappointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 03/31/99 Kathleen R. Kloster - Douglas Appointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 03/31/99 Joe Senungetuk - Anchorage Appointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 03/31/99 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Paige Hodson - Anchorage Appointed: 03/01/95; Expires: 06/30/98 University of Alaska Board of Regents Chancy Croft - Anchorage Appointed: 03/20/95; Expires: 02/01/03 Joe J. Thomas - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/20/95; Expires: 02/01/03 Violent Crime Compensation Board Alison A. Lauber, M.D. - Bethel Appointed: 02/07/95; Expires: 12/15/97 Senator Halford moved that Mark Boyer be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Administration. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1614 The question being: "Shall Mark Boyer be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Administration?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Department of Administration Confirm - Mark Boyer YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Taylor, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Pearce Nays: Leman, Sharp, Torgerson, Green Excused: Donley The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Department of Administration Confirm - Mark Boyer YEAS: 35 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Williams, Willis Nays: Bunde, Green, Kott, Ogan, Vezey TOTAL: YEAS: 50 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 and so, Mark Boyer was confirmed as Commissioner. Senator Halford moved that Willie Hensley be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The question being: "Shall Willie Hensley be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1615 HOUSE Dept of Commerce and Economic Development Confirm - Willie Hensley YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Ogan The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Department of Commerce and Economic Development Confirm - Willie Hensley YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Pearce Excused: Donley TOTAL: YEAS: 58 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 and so, Willie Hensley was confirmed as Commissioner. Senator Halford moved that Mike Irwin be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. The question being: "Shall Mike Irwin be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1616 SENATE Department of Community and Regional Affairs Confirm - Mike Irwin YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Pearce Excused: Donley The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Dept of Community & Regional Affairs Confirm - Mike Irwin YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis TOTAL: YEAS: 59 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 and so, Mike Irwin was confirmed as Commissioner. Senator Halford moved that Margaret Pugh be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections. The question being: "Shall Margaret Pugh be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Department of Corrections Confirm - Margaret Pugh YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1617 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Department of Corrections Confirm - Margaret Pugh YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Pearce Excused: Donley TOTAL: YEAS: 59 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 and so, Margaret Pugh was confirmed as Commissioner. Senator Halford moved that Gene Burden be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation. The question being: "Shall Gene Burden be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Department of Environmental Conservation Confirm - Gene Burden YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Lincoln, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Pearce Excused: Donley 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1618 The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Dept. of Environmental Conservation Confirm - Gene Burden YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis TOTAL: YEAS: 59 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 and so, Gene Burden was confirmed as Commissioner. Senator Halford moved that Frank Rue be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game. The question being: "Shall Frank Rue be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Department of Fish & Game Confirm - Frank Rue YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Barnes The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1619 SENATE Department of Fish & Game Confirm - Frank Rue YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Torgerson, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln Nays: Miller, Sharp, Taylor, Pearce Excused: Donley TOTAL: YEAS: 54 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 and so, Frank Rue was confirmed as Commissioner. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that Karen Perdue be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Health and Social Services. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that Tom Cashen be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Labor. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that Jake Lestenkof be confirmed as Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved that John Shively be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall John Shively be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1620 SENATE Department of Labor Confirm - Shively YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce Nays: Phillips, Torgerson Excused: Donley The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Department of Natural Resources Confirm - John Shively YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis TOTAL: YEAS: 57 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 and so, John Shively was confirmed as Commissioner. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that Ron Otte be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved that Wilson Condon be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Wilson Condon be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Revenue?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1621 HOUSE Department of Revenue Confirm - Wilson Condon YEAS: 36 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kubina, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Williams, Willis Nays: Barnes, Kott, MacLean, Vezey The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Department of Revenue Confirm - Condon YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Phillips, Pearce Excused: Donley TOTAL: YEAS: 55 NAYS: 04 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 and so, Wilson Condon was confirmed as Commissioner. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that Joe Perkins be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following board be confirmed: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1622 Board of Dental Examiners James A. Clark, D.M.D., Anchorage Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/97 Kenneth L. Crooks, D.D.S., Dillingham Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/99 Raymond L. Lang, D.D.S., Nome Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/98 Phyllis L. Pendergrast, D.M.D., Fairbanks Appointed: 11/05/93; Reappointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/99 Carol Ross, D.D.S., Wrangell Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/99 Connie S. Stewart, R.D.H., Petersburg Appointed: 04/07/95; Expires: 02/01/99 Without objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following board be confirmed: Board of Education Mary Ann Eininger - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/99 Robert Gottstein - Anchorage Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/00 Abbe Hensley - Anchorage Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/00 R. Weaver Ivanoff - Unalakleet Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/99 Marilyn Webb - Juneau Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/97 Michael P. Williams - Akiak Appointed: 02/10/95; Expires: 01/31/98 Objections were heard to the appointment of Mary Ann Eininger. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointees to the above board, with the exception of Mary Ann Eininger, be confirmed. Without objection, the appointees were confirmed. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1623 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following board be confirmed: Board of Fisheries Trefon Angasan - Anchorage Appointed: 01/31/92; Reappointed: 02/09/95; Expires: 01/31/98 John R. White - Bethel Appointed: 02/09/95; Expires: 01/31/98 Objections were heard. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following board be confirmed: Board of Game Larry Holmes, Jr. - Girdwood Appointed: 02/09/95; Expires: 01/31/98 Walter Sampson - Kotzebue Appointed: 02/09/95; Expires: 01/31/98 Without objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following board be confirmed: Commission on Judicial Conduct Patrick T. Brown - Fairbanks Appointed: 04/10/87; Reappointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 04/28/99 JoAnn Holmes - Ivanoff Bay Appointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 12/31/98 Arthur H. Peterson - Juneau Appointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 04/28/99 Without objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Halford moved that Mary Ann Eininger be confirmed to the Board of Education. Objections were heard. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1624 The question being: "Shall Mary Ann Eininger be confirmed to the Board of Education?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Board of Education Confirm - Eininger YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Salo, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Rieger Nays: Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Phillips, Pearce Excused: Donley Senator Green changed from "yea" to "nay" Senator Halford changed from "yea" to "nay" Senator Kelly changed from "yea" to "nay" Senator Sharp changed from "yea" to "nay" Senator Taylor changed from "yea" to "nay" Senator Torgerson changed from "yea" to "nay" Senator Frank changed from "yea" to "nay" Senator Pearce changed from "yea" to "nay" Senator Phillips changed from "yea" to "nay" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Board of Education Confirm - Eininger YEAS: 20 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Brice, Brown, Davies, B.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Ivan, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Masek, Moses, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Robinson, Sanders, Williams, Willis Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Hanley, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey TOTAL: YEAS: 28 NAYS: 31 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1625 and so, Mary Ann Eininger was not confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that Trefon Angasan be confirmed to the Board of Fisheries. Without objection, the appointee was confirmed. Senator Halford moved that John R. White be confirmed to the Board of Fisheries. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall John R. White be confirmed to the Board of Fisheries?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Board of Fisheries Confirm - White YEAS: 35 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Sanders, Therriault, Williams, Willis Nays: Barnes, Ogan, Rokeberg, Toohey, Vezey The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Board of Fisheries Confirm - White YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff, Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Salo Nays: Pearce Excused: Donley TOTAL: YEAS: 53 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1626 and so, John R. White was confirmed to the Board of Fisheries. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointment to the following board be confirmed: Alaska Labor Relations Agency Ray Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 03/06/95; Expires: 06/30/95 Without objection, the appointee was confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following board be confirmed: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Kay Burrows - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/00 Tom Hawkins - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/99 John Malone - Bethel Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/97 Nelson Page - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/98 John Pugh - Juneau Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/96 Evelyn Tucker - Anchorage Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/99 Phil Younker Jr. - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/03/95; Expires: 03/03/00 Without objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following board be confirmed: Board of Nursing Belle L. Cunningham - Anchorage Appointed: 05/11/92; Reappointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 03/31/99 Kathleen R. Kloster - Douglas Appointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 03/31/99 Joe Senungetuk - Anchorage Appointed: 04/27/95; Expires: 03/31/99 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1627 Without objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointment to the following board be confirmed: Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Paige Hodson - Anchorage Appointed: 03/01/95; Expires: 06/30/98 Without objection, the appointee was confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following board be confirmed: University of Alaska Board of Regents Chancy Croft - Anchorage Appointed: 03/20/95; Expires: 02/01/03 Joe J. Thomas - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/20/95; Expires: 02/01/03 Without objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointment to the following board be confirmed: Violent Crime Compensation Board Alison A. Lauber, M.D. - Bethel Appointed: 02/07/95; Expires: 12/15/97 Without objection, the appointee was confirmed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Pearce adjourned the Joint Session at 7:50 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 8:05 p.m. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1628 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE HB 130 Message of May 8 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 130(FIN) am(reengrossed), thus passing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 130(FIN) "An Act relating to the adoption, amendment, and repeal of regulations." SB 28 Message of May 7 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN)(title am) "An Act requiring emissions inspection upon certain transfers of motor vehicle ownership; relating to fees for registration not conducted at a motor vehicle emissions inspections station and fees for motor vehicle emissions control programs; limiting motor vehicle emissions inspection to not more than once every two years and imposing a penalty for operating a motor vehicle in violation of emissions requirements; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 67 Message of May 7 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 67 "An Act relating to the crime of unlawful evasion." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1629 SB 79 Message of May 7 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 79(CRA) "An Act relating to errors in surveys of land and amending Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 4 and 12." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 171 Message of May 8 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(RES) "An Act extending the date for a review of and a report on the current law regarding subsistence use of fish and game and delaying the repeal of the current law regarding subsistence use of fish and game; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages of May 7 and 8 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 48 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Requesting that the Federal Subsistence Board not adopt the proposed subsistence moose hunting regulations for the Kenai Peninsula, and refrain, until January 1, 1997, from adopting federal regulations that would grant subsistence preferences for fish or game or changing any customary and traditional use determinations. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1630 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 119 HOUSE BILL NO. 119 BY REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, Davies, Ivan, entitled: "An Act exempting schools from certain fees charged by the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 268 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making and amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 14 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning Senate Bill No. 5, relating to election administration and the Alaska Election Code, which had been placed on the Secretary's Desk (page 1543) was read the second time. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 was before the Senate on final passage. Senator Pearce called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning Senate Bill No. 5, relating to election administration and the Alaska Election Code, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1631 HCR 14 HCR 14 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SB 5 Message of May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(STA) "An Act prescribing the use and characteristics of voting booths employed in elections and the color of ballots used in state primary elections" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Election Code and to state election administration." 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. 5(STA)?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1632 SB 5 HCS CSSB 5(FIN) Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CSSB 5(STA)? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Halford Excused: Donley and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus passing HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Election Code and to state election administration." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 5(FIN) was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 93 Message of May 8 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(RES) with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR 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." Senator Halford moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. Senator Adams objected. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1633 SB 93 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(RES)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 93(RES) Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CSSB 93(RES)? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus passing HOUSE CS FOR 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." 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: HCS CSSB 93(RES) Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CSSB 93(RES)? Effective Date YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the effective date clause failed. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1634 SB 93 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(RES)(efd fld S) was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 117 Message of May 6 was read, stating the House passed CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(HES) with the following amendment: Page 2, line 26, after "compensation of": Insert "up to" and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(HES) am H "An Act establishing a statewide independent living council and clarifying its relationship with existing agencies; and providing for an effective date." is returned for consideration. 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. 117(HES)?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 117(HES) am H Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CSSB 117(HES)? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Rieger Excused: Donley 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1635 SB 117 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus passing CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(HES) am H "An Act establishing a statewide independent living council and clarifying its relationship with existing agencies; and providing for an effective date." 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. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(HES) am H was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 123 Message of May 7 was read, stating the House passed CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) with the following amendments: Amendment No. 1: Page 5, following line 26: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(6) serving, for up to two years, as a full-time volunteer under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (Americorps);" Renumber the following paragraphs accordingly. Amendment No. 2: Page 2, line 2: Delete "30" Insert "20" Page 2, line 4: Delete "$4,500" Insert "$5,000" 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1636 SB 123 Page 2, lines 5 - 6: Delete "30, but at least 20" Insert "20, but at least 10" Page 2, line 6: Delete ";" Insert "." Page 2, lines 7 - 9: Delete all material. Amendment No. 3: Page 9, line 20, after "14.43.160": Insert "if the person's scheduled release date is more than two months after the scheduled completion date of the career education or degree program for which the loan is requested" Amendment No. 4: Page 9, line 25, after "AS25.27.070": Insert ", restitution to a crime victim authorized under AS12.55.045," and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) am H "An Act relating to student loan programs and fees for review of postsecondary education institutions; relating to a postsecondary student exchange program administered by the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education; and providing for an effective date." is returned for consideration. Senator Halford moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments and recommended the body vote no. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1637 SB 123 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 123(FIN) am H Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments to CSSB 123(Fin)? YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Donley and so, the Senate failed to concur. The Secretary was requested to notify the House of the Senate's action and request the House recede from its amendments. In the event the House fails to recede, the President appointed a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Green, Chair Senator Phillips Senator Ellis SB 135 Message of May 8 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 135 am with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 135(FIN) am H "An Act relating to permanent fund dividend program notice requirements, to the ineligibility for dividends of individuals convicted of felonies or incarcerated for misdemeanors, and to the determination of the number and identity of certain ineligible individuals; and providing for an effective date." 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1638 SB 135 with a House Letter of Intent. Senator Frank moved and asked unanimous consent that the House Letter of Intent (House Journal, page 2002) be adopted. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall the House Letter of Intent be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 135(FIN) am H Adopt Letter of Intent? YEAS: 10 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Kelly, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the Legislative Letter of Intent was adopted. Senator Halford moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to SENATE BILL NO. 135 am?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCSSB 135(FIN) am H Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments to SB 135 am? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1639 SB 135 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus passing HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 135(FIN) am H "An Act relating to permanent fund dividend program notice requirements, to the ineligibility for dividends of individuals convicted of felonies or incarcerated for misdemeanors, and to the determination of the number and identity of certain ineligible individuals; and providing for an effective date." Senator Halford moved the effective date clauses. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCSSB 135(FIN) am H Effective Date YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the effective date clauses failed. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 135(FIN) am H(efd fld S) was referred to the Secretary for enrollment with a Legislative Letter of Intent. SB 142 Message of May 7 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(STA) with the following amendment: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1640 SB 142 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(FIN) "An Act establishing the Alaska Human Resource Investment Council and transferring certain functions of other entities to the council; abolishing the Employment Security Advisory Council; establishing a planning mechanism for employment training and other human resource investment needs; and providing for an effective date." Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House Letter of Intent (House Journal, page 1738) be adopted. Without objection, it was so ordered. 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. 142(STA)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 142(FIN) Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to CSSB 142(STA)? Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus passing HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(FIN) "An Act establishing the Alaska Human Resource Investment Council and transferring certain functions of other entities to the council; abolishing the Employment Security Advisory Council; establishing a planning mechanism for employment training and other human resource investment needs; and providing for an effective date." 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1641 SB 142 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. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(FIN) was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 9 Message dated May 7 was read, stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendments, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) am S "An Act relating to recovery of damages from a person having legal custody of a minor when property is destroyed by the minor, and to recovery from a minor's permanent fund dividend for injury or damage caused by the minor." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Therriault, Chair Representative Parnell Representative Robinson Senator Halford moved that the Senate recede from its amendments and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendments to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1642 HB 9 SCS CSHB 9(FIN) am S Shall the Senate recede from its amendments to CSHB 9(FIN)? YEAS: 2 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Salo Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Taylor, Chair Senator Sharp Senator Salo The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The Senate stood at ease at 8:56 p.m. The Senate reconvened at 9:45 p.m. HB 237 Message dated May 6 was read, stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 237(JUD) am "An Act relating to workers' compensation insurance rate filings; to second independent medical evaluations for workers' compensation claims; to confidentiality of workers' compensation medical and rehabilitation information; to immunity for third-party design professionals from civil actions by recipients of workers' compensation benefits; to workers' compensation death benefits; to 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1643 HB 237 computation of workers' compensation benefits; to penalties for fraudulent acts related to workers' compensation; to immunity for employer workplace safety inspections related to workers' compensation insurance; and providing for an effective date" and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 237(JUD)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to workers' compensation insurance rate filings; to second independent medical evaluations for workers' compensation claims; to confidentiality of workers' compensation medical and rehabilitation information; to immunity for third-party design professionals from civil actions by recipients of workers' compensation benefits; to workers' compensation death benefits; to computation of workers' compensation benefits; to penalties for fraudulent acts related to workers' compensation; to immunity for employer workplace safety inspections related to workers' compensation insurance." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Kott, Chair Representative Porter Representative Brice Senator Halford moved that the Senate recede from its amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 237(JUD) am?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1644 HB 237 SCS CSHB 237(JUD)(efd fld S) Shall the Senate recede from its amendment to CSHB 237(JUD) am? YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Donley and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Taylor, Chair Senator Kelly Senator Adams The Secretary was requested to notify the House. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SR 4 The Resources Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4 Requesting the Congress to clarify that the Reindeer Industry Act of 1937 no longer applies in the State of Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Halford, Taylor, Frank. Signing do not pass: Senators Lincoln, Hoffman. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Fish and Game. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1645 HB 20 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 20(FIN) am "An Act relating to conveyance of certain tide and submerged land to municipalities; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Cochair, Senator Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senators Rieger, Phillips, Sharp. Previous House fiscal notes and zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 159 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 159(JUD) "An Act allowing a person under age 21 to be arrested by a peace officer without a warrant for illegal possession, consumption, or control of alcohol; relating to the offenses of driving while intoxicated and failure to submit to a chemical test of breath or blood; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 159(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Frank, Cochair, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Zharoff. Signing do not pass - fiscal note of 1,208.7 is a budget buster: Senator Sharp. Fiscal notes for the Finance Senate Committee Substitute published today from Alaska Court System, Department of Corrections. Previous House fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1646 HB 233 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 233(FIN) am "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners, Board of Marine Pilots, Board of Marital and Family Therapy, State Medical Board, Board of Nursing, Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners, Real Estate Commission, Special Education Service Agency, Correctional Industries Commission, and Hazardous Substance Spill Technology Review Council; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 233(FIN) Signing no recommendation: Senator Halford, Cochair, Senators Phillips, Zharoff, Sharp. Signing do pass: Senator Rieger. Fiscal note for the Finance Senate Committee Substitute forthcoming from Department of Environmental Conservation. Previous House fiscal notes and zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 287 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 287 "An Act relating to outdoor advertising on trash receptacles and restrictions on outdoor advertising." Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senator Taylor. Signing do pass: Senator Green. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 288 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 288(L&C) am "An Act relating to procurement preferences and authorizing certain state real property lease extensions; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Salo. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1647 HB 288 Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 176 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 176 "An Act relating to regulation of certain natural gas exploration facilities for purposes of preparation of discharge prevention and contingency plans and compliance with financial responsibility requirements, and amending the duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission as they relate to natural gas exploration activities; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp, Salo. Forthcoming zero fiscal notes (page 1561) published today from Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Administration. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 35 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(JUD) "An Act relating to sexual misconduct as grounds for imposing disciplinary sanctions on persons licensed by the State Medical Board." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 46 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(STA) "An Act relating to the practice of architecture, engineering, and land surveying." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1648 HB 74 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 74(FIN) "An Act relating to the assault of children by adults." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 140 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(FSH) "An Act relating to surety bonds required of certain fish processors." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Salo, Duncan, Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 195 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(RES) "An Act repealing the laws authorizing milk marketing orders." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 219 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(FIN) "An Act relating to medical care for prisoners; and authorizing special medical parole for severely medically disabled or quadriplegic prisoners." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 234 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(JUD) "An Act relating to administrative adjudication under the Administrative Procedure Act." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1649 INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 20 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY SENATOR SALO, Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 217, relating to teacher tenure, layoff, and retirement. was read the first time. President Pearce stated the resolution will be held on the Secretary's desk. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 176 SENATE BILL NO. 176 "An Act relating to regulation of certain natural gas exploration facilities for purposes of preparation of discharge prevention and contingency plans and compliance with financial responsibility requirements, and amending the duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission as they relate to natural gas exploration activities; 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 1560. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(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. 176(RES) was read the third time. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1650 SB 176 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 176 "An Act relating to regulation of certain natural gas exploration facilities for purposes of preparation of discharge prevention and contingency plans and compliance with financial responsibility requirements, and amending the duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission as they relate to natural gas exploration activities; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 176(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(RES) passed the Senate. 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. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 35 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(JUD) "An Act relating to sexual misconduct as grounds for imposing disciplinary sanctions on persons licensed by the State Medical Board" was read the second time. Senator Green moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1561. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1651 HB 35 There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(HES) "An Act relating to sexual misconduct as grounds for imposing disciplinary sanctions on persons licensed by the State Medical Board" was adopted and read the second time. Senator Salo offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, lines 27 - 28: Delete all text following "patient"; and insert: "was the licensee's spouse at the time of the contact or, immediately preceding the physician-patient relationship, was in a dating, courtship or engagement relationship with the licensee;" Senator Salo moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Leman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 35(HES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Leman, Miller Excused: Donley and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1652 HB 35 SCS CSHB 35(HES) am S Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the bill was not advanced to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(HES) am S will appear on the May 9 calendar. HB 46 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(STA) "An Act relating to the practice of architecture, engineering, and land surveying" was read the second time. Senator Leman offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, lines 7 - 9: Delete "When a registrant issues final drawings, specifications, surveys, plats, plates, reports, or similar documents, the registrant shall sign the documents and stamp the documents with the seal." Insert "When final drawings, specifications, surveys, plats, plates, reports, or similar documents are issued, the responsible registrant shall sign and stamp the documents with the seal unless the documents were prepared under an exemption under AS 08.48.331." Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1653 HB 46 CSHB 46(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Frank, Leman, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp Nays: Adams, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley Rieger changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Ellis changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Sharp changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Leman offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 3, line 28, following "apply to": Insert "(A)" Page 3, line 29, following "occupancy": Insert "; (B) the design of high voltage electrical systems with capacities greater than 35 kilovolts; or (C) situations where the following require that a professional engineer, or a corporation authorized under this chapter to offer engineering services, perform the engineering involved: (i) state regulations other than regulations adopted under this chapter; (ii) municipal ordinances; (iii) municipal building officials; or (iv) construction or safety codes adopted by a governmental agency; 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1654 HB 46 (11) situations or persons granted exemptions by regulation adopted by the board; the board may not adopt exemptions under this paragraph if the health, safety, or welfare of the public is substantially involved" Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 46(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Frank, Leman, R.Phillips Nays: Adams, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Leman offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 2, line 15: Add new Section 3; renumber accordingly. Sec. 3. AS 08.48.321 is amended to read: Sec. 08.48.321. EVIDENCE OF PRACTICE. A person practices or offers to practice architecture, engineering, or land surveying who (1) practices a branch of the profession of architecture, engineering, or land surveying as defined in AS 08.48.341; 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1655 HB 46 (2) by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or other means represents to be an architect, engineer, or land surveyor, or through the use of some other title implies that the person is an architect, engineer, or land surveyor; or (3) holds out as able to perform or who does perform an architectural, engineering, or land surveying service recognized by the professions covered by this chapter, and specified in regulations of the board, as architectural, engineering, or land surveying. Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 46(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Frank, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp Nays: Adams, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Leman objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1656 HB 46 CSHB 46(STA) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 9 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Green, Halford, Kelly, Miller, Pearce, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, R.Phillips, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the bill was not advanced to third reading. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(STA) will appear on the May 9 calendar. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 176 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(RES) "An Act relating to regulation of certain natural gas exploration facilities for purposes of preparation of discharge prevention and contingency plans and compliance with financial responsibility requirements, and amending the duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission as they relate to natural gas exploration activities; and providing for an effective date" be taken up at this time. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(RES) be taken up on the same day?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1657 SB 176 CSSB 176(RES) Take up reconsideration same day YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(RES) was not taken up. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CONTINUED HB 74 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 74(FIN) "An Act relating to the assault of children by adults" was read the second time. Senators Pearce, Halford, Green, Miller, Kelly, Torgerson, Rieger, Frank, Sharp, Duncan, Zharoff moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1658 HB 74 Excused: Donley and so, the bill was not advanced to third reading. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 74(FIN) will appear on the May 9 calendar. HB 140 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(FSH) "An Act relating to surety bonds required of certain fish processors" was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(FSH) "An Act relating to surety bonds required of certain fish processors" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 140(FSH) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(FSH) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senators Zharoff, Duncan, Hoffman, Taylor, Torgerson, Leman, Halford, Frank moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 195 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(RES) "An Act repealing the laws authorizing milk marketing orders" was read the second time. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1659 HB 195 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 195(RES) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the bill was not advanced to third reading. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(RES) will appear on the May 9 calendar. HB 219 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(FIN) "An Act relating to medical care for prisoners; and authorizing special medical parole for severely medically disabled or quadriplegic prisoners" was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1660 HB 219 CSHB 219(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, the bill was not advanced to third reading. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(FIN) will appear on the May 9 calendar. HB 234 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(JUD) "An Act relating to administrative adjudication under the Administrative Procedure Act" was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(JUD) "An Act relating to administrative adjudication under the Administrative Procedure Act" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 234(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1661 HB 234 Excused: Donley and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(JUD) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SENATE BILLS IN SECOND READING SB 136 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 136(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in second reading (page 1596) was before the Senate. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held to the May 9 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 44 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44(FIN) "An Act relating to reporting by permittees, licensees, and vendors; relating to municipal regulation of charitable gaming; providing that a political group is not a qualified organization for purposes of charitable gaming, other than raffles, and relating to those raffles; relating to identification to the public of each permittee that will benefit from the sale of each pull-tab series and each bingo session; providing that the proceeds from charitable gaming, other than certain raffles conducted by a political organization, may not be contributed to a political party or other political group; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held to the May 9 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1662 HB 78 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) am S "An Act relating to certain licenses and applications for licenses for persons who are not in substantial compliance with orders, judgments, or payment schedules for child support; relating to the duty to support children of minor parents; relating to the program of aid to families with dependent children, including the payment of aid in the case of pregnant minors and minors who are parents; proposing special demonstration projects within the program of aid to families with dependent children and directing the Department of Health and Social Services to seek waivers from the federal government to implement the projects; amending Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 90.3; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held to the May 9 calendar. HB 217 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 217(FIN) am S "An Act relating to teacher tenure, teacher layoff and rehire rights, public access to information on public school collective bargaining, and to the right of tenured teachers to judicial review of decisions of nonretention or dismissal; and relating to retirement for certain employees of school districts, regional resource centers, the state boarding school, and regional educational attendance areas" was read the third time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held to the May 9 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 121 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 121 "An Act making an appropriation for deferred maintenance for the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date" be held to the May 9 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1663 HB 197 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 197(FIN) "An Act providing for exploration incentive credits for activities involving locatable and leasable mineral and coal deposits on certain land in the state; and providing for an effective date" be held to the May 9 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 315 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 315(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation and to the financing of technological developments by public corporations of the state; relating to the financing of the Kodiak launch complex, the Fairbanks satellite ground station space park, and a low-rank coal water fuel technology project; and relating to a feasibility study to be conducted concerning the establishment of a Challenger Learning Center for the study of science and technology" be held to the May 9 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. CITATIONS Honoring - Matanuska-Susitna Science Olympiad Steering Committee and the State Competition Winners, Colony Middle School, Palmer Junior Middle School Senator(s) Green, Halford, Hoffman, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Lincoln, Leman, Rieger Honoring - Ray Perkins Senator(s) Taylor, Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Lincoln, Leman, Halford, Representative(s) Grussendorf Honoring - The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Alaska, 50th Annual State Convention Representative(s) Kott, Austerman Senator(s) Phillips, Torgerson, Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Lincoln, Adams, Halford, Leman, Rieger, Salo 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1664 Honoring - Legal Counsel, Alaska Legislative Legal Services Representative(s) Toohey, Bunde Senator(s) Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Lincoln, Adams, Halford, Leman, Rieger, Salo Honoring - Lisa Cardellio, Alaska Social Studies Teacher of the Year Senator(s) Zharoff, Hoffman, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Lincoln, Adams, Leman, Rieger, Halford, Salo Honoring - Service High Wrestling Team Representative(s) Green Senator(s) Hoffman, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Lincoln, Leman, Rieger, Salo Honoring - Denakkanaaga Elder-Youth Conference in Tanana Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Adams, Leman Honoring - Tok High School Wolverine All Stars Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Adams, Leman, Honoring - Tok High School Lady Wolverine Basketball Team Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Adams, Leman In Memoriam - Sister Margaret Ann Silvey Senator(s) Zharoff, Hoffman, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly Representative(s) Austerman In Memoriam - Ken Chamberlin Representative(s) Kubina Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly In Memoriam - Harold Sparck Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Zharoff, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Kelly, Leman, Rieger, Salo Representative(s) Ivan, Foster, Nicholia 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1665 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 HB 10 Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 10(STA) am "An Act relating to payment for emergency services responding to certain motor vehicle accidents." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 160 The reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 160 am "An Act excluding certain employment by students from the definition of `employment' in the state employment security laws" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 39 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(JUD) "An Act relating to the authority of mobile intensive care paramedics, physician assistants, and emergency medical technicians to pronounce death under certain circumstances" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was returned to the House. ANNOUNCEMENTS HB 328 Senator Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the twenty-four hour notice and publication requirements be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 328 "An Act relating to reduced fees and group discounts for visits to the state museum and its branches; and providing for an effective date" for the Labor and Commerce Committee meeting on May 9. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1666 ENGROSSMENT SB 160 SENATE BILL NO. 160 am "An Act excluding certain employment by students from the definition of `employment' in the state employment security laws" 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 1:00 p.m., May 9, 1995. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:54 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate May 1995 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1667 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 FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 08 MONDAY 11:00 AM HB 20 CONVEY TIDE/SUBMERGED LAND TO MUNICIPALIT PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS MAY 09 TUESDAY 11:00 AM HB 268 APPROP: FY 96 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET HB 122 MARINE MOTOR FUEL TAX HB 207 ADJUSTMENTS TO OIL AND GAS ROYALTIES ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 08 MONDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- HB 201 PRISONER LITIGATION AND APPEALS HB 10 PAYMENT OF COSTS OF DWI ACCIDENTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAY 10 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM HB 201 PRISONER LITIGATION AND APPEALS HB 292 FISH & GAME ENFORCEMENT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAY 08 MONDAY 12:45 PM HB 288 PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE/DISABLED PERSONS MAY 09 TUESDAY 0:00 AM HB 328 DISCOUNT FOR STATE MUSEUM VISIT BY GROUPS WILL MEET 15 MINUTES BEFORE SESSION ---------------------------------------- 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1668 RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 08 MONDAY 10:00 AM SR 4 REINDEER INDUSTRY ACT OF 1937 BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAY 08 MONDAY 12:30 PM -- RESCHEDULED FROM 05/07/95 -- SB 176 EXEMPT NAT.GAS FACILITY FROM BOND & PLANS HB 35 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL HB 65 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEES HB 120 INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HB 274 TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL HB 200 CUSTODY OF PRISONERS HB 220 ALASKA TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 233 EXTENSION OF MISC BOARDS & COMMISSIONS <PENDING REFERRAL> MAY 08 MONDAY 11:00 PM SR 4 REINDEER INDUSTRY ACT OF 1937 HB 20 CONVEY TIDE/SUBMERGED LAND TO MUNICIPALIT HB 159 DWI LAWS/ MINOR IN POSSESSION LAWS HB 288 PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE/DISABLED PERSONS HB 233 EXTENSION OF MISC BOARDS & COMMISSIONS HB 287 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 09 TUESDAY 3:30 PM -- AGENDA TO BE ANNOUNCED -- MAY 11 THURSDAY 3:30 PM -- AGENDA TO BE ANNOUNCED -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 08 MONDAY 12:50 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- HB 287 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING CHANGED TO BELTZ ROOM** 1995-05-08 Senate Journal Page 1669 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 MAY 11 THURSDAY 9:00 AM REVIEW OF AUDIT REQUESTS, RPLS, DISCUSSION OF DRAFT BILL REPEALING MERGER OF AHFC, DCRA, AND ASHA HOUSING PROGRAMS ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 100 SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 08 MONDAY 9:00 PM FRONT SECTION, CORRECTIONS ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 09 TUESDAY 12:45 PM BARROW LIO/LEGISLATIVE OFFICE RFP LEASE APPROVAL SITKA, KOTZEBUE & DILLINGHAM LEASE RENEWALS, YEAR END PROJECTS, JOSEPH REUM CONTRACT APPROVAL OTHER COMMITTEES JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER MAY 08 MONDAY 7:00 PM CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS