Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-03-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2647 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday Sixty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:04 a.m. The roll showed twelve members present. Senators Adams, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Ellis, Miller, Rieger, Taylor were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Green. Senator Donley led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. The presence of Senator Ellis was noted. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fifty-ninth and sixtieth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Rieger was noted. 2647 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2648 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR SB 190 Message of March 7 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(RES) am An Act establishing a residency requirement for auctions of state land. Chapter 3, SLA 1996 Effective Date: June 5, 1996 SB 160 Message of March 7 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 160 am An Act excluding certain employment by students from the definition of `employment' in the state employment security laws. Chapter 4, SLA 1996 Effective Date: June 5, 1996 The presence of Senator Miller was noted. HJR 30 Message of March 7 was read, stating the Governor signed the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting federal courts from ordering a state or a political subdivision of a state to increase or impose taxes. Legislative Resolve No. 36 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2649 HJR 38 Message of March 7 was read, stating the Governor signed the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(RLS) am S Relating to reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Legislative Resolve No. 37 HJR 43 Message of March 7 was read, stating the Governor signed the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 43(FSH) Relating to commercial fishing and subsistence use in Glacier Bay National Park. Legislative Resolve No. 38 The presence of Senator Taylor was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of March 6 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 75 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2650 HB 75 An Act relating to vehicle theft and the consequences of vehicle theft, including revocation of a driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license; amending Rule 32.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 226 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act permitting the provision of different retirement and health benefits to certain employees by differentiating between benefits provided to employees with spouses or children and to other employees. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 241 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the use of a state candidate's campaign account and to assets owned by a state campaign; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 307 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 307(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2651 HB 307 An Act relating to accounting for charitable gaming proceeds; providing that a political use is not an authorized use of charitable gaming proceeds; prohibiting the contribution of charitable gaming proceeds to candidates for certain public offices, their campaign organizations, or to political groups; providing that a political group is not a qualified organization for purposes of charitable gaming; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 357 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 357(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the issuance of hunting, trapping, and noncommercial fishing licenses, tags, and permits and to residency for fish and game purposes; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 361 HOUSE BILL NO. 361 BY REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE, entitled: An Act relating to municipal capital project matching grants for a municipality organized under federal law as an Indian reserve; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 397 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2652 HB 397 An Act relating to the fisheries resource landing tax and to the seafood marketing assessment; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 437 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 437(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act establishing the Judicial Officers Compensation Commission; relating to the compensation of supreme court justices, judges of the court of appeals, judges of the superior court, and district court judges; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 446 HOUSE BILL NO. 446 am BY REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG, entitled: An Act allowing home rule municipalities to bring actions for certain injunctive relief relating to nuisances. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Report dated March 7 was read stating: The Senate State Affairs Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following individual and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a Joint Session for consideration: 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2653 Alaska Public Offices Commission Mary Beth Shaddy This report does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individual during any further session for the purpose of confirmation. Signing the report: Senator Sharp, Chair, Senators Phillips, Leman, Donley. SJR 14 The Finance Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to confirmation of appointments of public members who serve on a board or commission involved with managing the assets of the Alaska permanent fund, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FIN) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley. Previous fiscal note. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 32 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the constitutional defense council. Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Rieger, Donley. Previous fiscal note. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2654 SB 89 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 89 An Act relating to the members of the board and staff of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Revenue. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 214 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 214 An Act making appropriations for the operating expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Leman. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 232 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 232 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 and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 232(FIN) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Sharp, Donley. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2655 SB 232 Fiscal notes for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Revenue (2), Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety. Indeterminate fiscal notes for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Public Safety (2). Zero fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Law. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 241 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 241 An Act relating to the use of studded tires on the Sterling Highway. Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Donley, Zharoff, Sharp. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Previous zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 261 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 261 An Act relating to the release of employment security records; relating to an injunction or an employer's security for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions; extending time periods for redeterminations and appeals for unemployment insurance; relating to the overpayment or the redetermination of unemployment insurance benefits; relating to availability for work, seeking work, and the calculation of wages for unemployment insurance purposes; relating to voluntary federal tax withholding from unemployment insurance benefits; relating to the binding effect of unemployment compensation decisions; relating to the definition of `waiting week' for employment security purposes; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Labor. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2656 SB 299 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 299 An Act requiring competition in local exchange telephone service. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Salo. Fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 300 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 300 An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, primarily to investment securities; amending Rule 8(d), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Salo. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 158 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(FIN) am(ct rls pfld)(efd fld) An Act relating to civil actions; amending Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 95 and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(JUD), entitled: An Act relating to civil actions; amending Rules 68, 82(b), and 95, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, repealing Rule 72.1, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and amending Rule 601, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date. Signing do not pass: Senator Taylor, Chair. Signing do not pass - unconstitutional and drafting problems: Senator Adams. Signing amend: Senators Green, Miller. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2657 HB 158 Fiscal note for the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Zero fiscal notes for the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute published today from Department of Law, Department of Administration. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 382 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 382(STA) An Act relating to the Board of Dispensing Opticians; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Previous fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 419 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 419(STA) An Act relating to the disposal of property, including firearms and ammunition. Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Donley, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger. Previous House fiscal note and zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 24 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Relating to a division of game in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and to management of game. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The resolution is on today's calendar. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2658 INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 38 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Opposing the proposed expansion of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's toxics release inventory program. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 302 SENATE BILL NO. 302 BY THE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to prorating the amount available for distribution to municipalities from the municipal assistance fund; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 303 SENATE BILL NO. 303 BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to management of the budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 304 SENATE BILL NO. 304 BY THE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to eligibility for the longevity bonus program; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2659 SB 305 SENATE BILL NO. 305 BY THE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to the regulation of accountants; and amending the effective date for sec. 6, ch. 62, SLA 1991. The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. RECESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:24 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 11:55 a.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 42 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 42(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Miller called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 42(FIN) An Act relating to absentee voting, to electronic transmission of absentee ballot applications, and to delivery of ballots to absentee ballot applicants by electronic transmission, and enacting a definition of the term `state election' for purposes of absentee voting; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2660 HB 42 SCS CSHB 42(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson Nays: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Taylor Excused: Adams, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 42(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Halford moved the effective date clause. The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 42(FIN) Effective Date Vote YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Adams, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator Pearce gave notice of reconsideration. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2661 SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 24 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Relating to a division of game in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and to management of game, was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2510. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) was adopted, read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. Senators Taylor, Green, Miller, Halford, Frank moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) Relating to a division of game in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and to management of game, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 24(RES) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman Excused: Adams, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2662 CITATIONS Honoring - Charles W. Lamica Representative(s) Robinson, Elton Senator(s) Duncan, Hoffman, Zharoff, Donley, Sharp, Taylor, Leman, Lincoln, Kelly Honoring - The Forest Products Industry Senator(s) Taylor, Hoffman, Green, Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Sharp, Leman, R. Phillips, Halford, Kelly Representative(s) Williams Honoring - Colony High School Boys Basketball Team, 1995-96 Regional Champions Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Halford, Green, Hoffman, Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Donley, Sharp, Taylor, Leman, Lincoln, Rieger, Kelly Honoring - Colony High School Girls Basketball Team, 1995-96 Regional Champions Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Halford, Green, Hoffman, Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Donley, Sharp, Taylor, Leman, Lincoln, Rieger, Kelly Honoring - The Tanner Family, 1995 Alaska Family Business Award Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Halford, Green, Hoffman, R. Phillips, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Leman, Miller, Kelly Honoring - Arwen Bunce, Vista Volunteer Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Hoffman, Zharoff, Duncan, Donley, Sharp, Kelly In Memoriam - Roy Randall Senator(s) Leman, Miller, Hoffman, Green, Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Donley, Sharp, Taylor, Lincoln, Halford, Kelly Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2663 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 184 President Pearce added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 184 An Act relating to civil liability for false claims and improper allegations or defenses in civil practice; and providing for an effective date. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 269 President Pearce added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 269 An Act relating to court records concerning children in need of aid and delinquent minors. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 75 Senators Leman, Halford, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) An Act relating to vehicle theft and the consequences of vehicle theft, including revocation of a driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license; amending Rule 32.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 419 Senators Halford, Taylor, Kelly, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 419(STA) An Act relating to the disposal of property, including firearms and ammunition. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 25 Senators Halford, Taylor, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(FIN) An Act revising Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, relating to discovery and inspection in criminal proceedings; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2664 HB 446 Senators Halford, Taylor, Kelly, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 446 am An Act allowing home rule municipalities to bring actions for certain injunctive relief relating to nuisances. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 163 Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 163 An Act approving the University of Alaska's plans to enter into long-term obligations to borrow money from the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the acquisition of student housing facilities; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 14 after 12:30 p.m. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 11, through plane time. Without objection, Senator Phillips was excused. EO 93 In accordance with AS 24.08.210, action was not taken on the following Executive Order and it was returned to the Governor's Office at 2:30 p.m., March 7, 1996: EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 93 Transferring the responsibility for the Alaska regional economic assistance program from the Department of Commerce and Economic Development to the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. EO 94 In accordance with AS 24.08.210, action was not taken on the following Executive Order and it was returned to the Governor's Office at 2:30 p.m., March 7, 1996: 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2665 EO 94 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 94 Tranferring the functions and duties of the division of international trade to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. EO 96 In accordance with AS 24.08.210, action was not taken on the following Executive Order and it was returned to the Governor's Office at 2:30 p.m., March 7, 1996: EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 96 Transferring the responsibility for the administration of the Alaska children's trust to a new Alaska Children's Trust Board in the Office of the Governor to be dedicated to that trust obligation. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENROLLMENT SCR 26 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 Authorizing a recess by the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of more than three days, was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:50 p.m., March 8, 1996. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 11, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:21 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1996 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2666 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. + indicates teleconference STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 08 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 11 MONDAY 1:30 PM SB 287UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 280MANDATORY INCORP OF CERTAIN BOROUGHS SB 293CAP PROJ MATCHING GRANT FOR INDIAN RESERV BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 15 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 12 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 86COMMEMORATIVE GOLD RUSH LICENSE PLATES SB 193MANDATORY INSURANCE FOR COSTS OF BIRTH SB 289MISC. LAWS RELATING TO RUNAWAY MINORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2667 FINANCE CONTINUED MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM HB 335BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED MAR 14 THURSDAY 9:00 AM JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE COMMITTEE POWER COST EQUALIZATION ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 08 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 259NO SUNSET FOR COMMISSION ON AGING SB 214APPROPRIATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 11 MONDAY 9:00 AM CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS STATE MEDICAL BOARD PROFESSIONAL TEACHING PRACTICES COMMISSION MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM --LOCATION CHANGE TO SENATE FINANCE 532-- PRESENTATION BY KEY CAMPAIGN ***JT WITH (H) HES ON ABOVE ISSUE*** SCR 25ALASKA HOME EDUCATION WEEK MAR 15 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 08 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- + SB 269CT RECORDS PUBLIC FOR CERTAIN DELINQUENTS + SB 270JUVENILE OFFENDER PROCEEDINGS & RECORDS + SB 188VIDEOTAPE INTERVIEW OF ABUSED MINOR MAR 11 MONDAY 1:30 PM SB 269CT RECORDS PUBLIC FOR CERTAIN DELINQUENTS SB 270JUVENILE OFFENDER PROCEEDINGS & RECORDS SB 267MINOR DELINQUENCY HEARINGS PUBLIC 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2668 JUDICIARY CONTINUED MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 159MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT DECLARATIONS HB 370LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE SB 268PRETRIAL RELEASE FOR DRUG OFFENSES ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 12 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 186LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS HB 158CIVIL LIABILITY GOVERNOR'S CONFIRMATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 14 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 276CALCULATION OF UNEMPLOYMT INS BENEFITS SB 229STATE TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 08 FRIDAY 3:30 PM ********CANCELLED******** + SB 283DOCUMENT FILING, INDEXING, & RECORDING + SJR 37PRIMARY MFG OF PUBLICLY OWNED TIMBER BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD, INCLUDING: + SB 262MANAGEMENT OF FISH/GAME POPULATION & AREA + SB 180VALUE-ADDED TIMBER SALES; MARKETING MAR 11 MONDAY 3:30 PM + SJR 38TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY PROGRAM + HB 212TIMBER MANAGEMENT & STATE LAND CLASSIF. BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD, INCLUDING: + SB 199ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH/SAFETY AUDITS + SB 112DISCOVERY ROYALTY CREDIT MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + SB 285DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MANAGMNT & ASSESSMT + SB 198HOMER AIRPORT CRITICAL HAB. AREA + SB 230LEG APPROVE PERM'NT RECREAT'NL RESTRICT'N MAR 15 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2669 STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 12 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 191ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM SB 275STATE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES & PROCEDURES SB 196NAMING FERRY VESSEL KONIAG BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED MAR 14 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 210INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES SB 234INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES SB 231TITLE INSURANCE BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 12 TUESDAY 1:30 PM DRAFT STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1996-1998 COMMISSIONER JOSEPH L. PERKINS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES MAR 14 THURSDAY 1:30 PM - JT WITH (H) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - OVERVIEW OF SEVERAL FERRY PROPOSALS: - LYNN CANAL FERRY PROJECT - ..GOLDBELT, INC. - PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND FERRY PROJECT - ..CITY OF CRAIG - MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM - ..GARY HAYDEN, DIRECTOR FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM AK SEAFOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE INSURANCE ---------------------------------------- 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2670 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 11 MONDAY 1:00 PM STATEWIDE OPERATIONS PART 3: - CORRECTIONAL CENTERS ...MAT-SU CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...PALMER CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...SIXTH AVENUE CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...SPRING CREEK CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...WILDWOOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...YUKON-KUSKOKWIM CORRECTIONAL CENTER MAR 14 THURSDAY 1:30 PM -- LOCATION CHANGE TO BELTZ R00M 211 -- STATEWIDE OPERATIONS PART 4: -UNFINISHED CORRECTIONAL CENTERS -COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR -POINT MACKENZIE REHABILITATION PROGRAM -COMMUNITY JAILS MAR 18 MONDAY 1:00 PM STATEWIDE OPERATIONS PART 4 CONTINUED: -NORTHERN REGION PROBATION -SOUTHCENTRAL REGION PROBATION -SOUTHEAST REGION PROBATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS BUDGET CLOSE-OUT ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BRU'S: - KOTZEBUE TECHNICAL CENTER - ALASKA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION MAR 14 THURSDAY 3:30 PM --LOCATION CHANGE TO FAHRENKAMP RM 203-- BRU'S: - ALASKA STATE LIBRARY - ALASKA STATE MUSEUMS - ALASKA POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2671 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED EDUCATION CONTINUED MAR 21 THURSDAY 3:30 PM UNFINISHED BUSINESS BUDGET CLOSE-OUT ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 11 MONDAY 9:00 AM FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE MAR 20 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICES ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 14 THURSDAY 1:00 PM HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES: COMMISSIONER'S OVERVIEW DIVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION OF FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION OF ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH & DD SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ---------------------------------------- LAW SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 21 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + DEPARTMENT OF LAW OVERVIEW BY ATTORNEY GENERAL PROSECUTION CRIMINAL DIVISION LEGAL SERVICES CIVIL DIVISION OIL & GAS LITIGATION OIL & GAS SPECIAL PROJECTS EXXON VALDEZ LITIGATION ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2672 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 12 TUESDAY 3:30 PM COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RECORDER'S OFFICE/UCC INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERDEPARTMENTAL DATA PROCESSING FAIRBANKS OFFICE BUILDING CHARGEBACK PIPELINE COORDINATOR OIL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SPILL RESPONSE MAR 19 TUESDAY 3:30 PM TO BE ANNOUNCED ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 12 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY: OVERVIEW OF OPERATING BUDGET ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM DOT/PF: OVERVIEW OF OPERATING BUDGET JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 08 FRIDAY 12:00 PM REVIEW AUDITS & DISCUSS RPLS ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 22 FRIDAY 1:00 PM 1:00 P.M.: FULL COMMITTEE 2:00 P.M.: SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION 3:00 P.M.: HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION 1996-03-08 Senate Journal Page 2673 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 12 TUESDAY 5:00 PM LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 12 TUESDAY 12:00 PM PRESENTATION: MIKE RENFRO, DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REGARDING CHILDREN'S NEEDS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAMS PRESENTATION: KEY CAMPAIGN ---------------------------------------- JT TASK FORCE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 20 WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM WORK SESSION ON DRAFT RESOLUTION