Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-03-12 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2701 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday Sixty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:14 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Lincoln, Miller were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Tom Gordy of the Glacier Valley Baptist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Heavenly Father, I thank You for this day of life. I thank You for these men and women whom You have divinely called to serve this state as its Senators. I come before You on their behalf asking for Your wisdom to be poured out on each one, so that the decisions and actions taken by this body will be glorifying to You and what is absolutely best for our state. May You bless each of our lives as we bless You through our lives. In the name of our Lord and Savior. Amen. Senator Phillips led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the sixty-fourth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2701 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2702 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE HB 141 Message of March 11 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 141(FSH), thus passing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 141(RES) An Act relating to the appointment of members of the Board of Fisheries. Messages of March 11 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 27 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 am BY REPRESENTATIVE BUNDE, Relating to prevention of teenage pregnancy by implementation of the Sugar Baby project. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 179 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 179(FSH) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES, entitled: An Act relating to the commissioner of education and the commissioner of fish and game; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2703 HB 249 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act authorizing the McGrath Ice Classic. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 478 HOUSE BILL NO. 478 BY REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG, entitled: An Act allowing licensed real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers, and real estate salespersons to prepare certain documents; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 6 Message of March 11 was read, stating the House passed SENATE BILL NO. 6 am with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(CRA) An Act relating to suspension of a driver's license for failure to appear in court or failure to pay a fine; relating to court and collection costs for traffic offenses; and relating to citations and court procedures for municipal traffic and parking offenses. and it 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 SENATE BILL NO. 6 am? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2704 SB 6 HOUSE CS FOR SB 6(CRA) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 6 am? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Lincoln, Miller and so, the Senate failed to concur. The Secretary was requested to notify the House of the Senate's action and request the House to recede from its amendment. 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 Taylor, Chair Senator Donley Senator Halford STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SJR 14 Forthcoming Finance Committee Substitute for SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 (page 2653) 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, was received today: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FIN), entitled: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to certain public corporations. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2705 SJR 37 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37 Urging the United States Congress to give an affirmative expression of approval to a policy authorizing the state to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the export of unprocessed logs harvested from its land and from the land of its political subdivisions and the University of Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Frank, Hoffman, Taylor, Pearce, Halford. Zero fiscal note published today from the Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 38 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 Opposing the proposed expansion of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's toxics release inventory program. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Halford, Taylor, Pearce, Hoffman. Zero fiscal note published today from the Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 39 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Relating to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for placer mining in Alaska, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Halford, Taylor, Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Zero fiscal note for the resolution and committee substitute published today from the Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2706 SB 43 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 43 An Act relating to membership on the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; relating to registration by the board; clarifying the meaning of practicing or offering to practice architecture, engineering, or land surveying; deleting teachers of postsecondary land surveying courses from a registration exemption; and amending the definition of `practice of land surveying' and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(L&C), entitled: An Act relating to registration by the Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; clarifying the meaning of practicing or offering to practice architecture, engineering, or land surveying; and amending the definition of `practice of land surveying.' Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Salo. Zero fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 52 The Judiciary Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52 An Act authorizing capital punishment, classifying murder in the first degree as a capital felony, and establishing sentencing procedures for capital felonies; authorizing an advisory vote on instituting capital punishment; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 52(JUD), entitled: An Act providing for an advisory vote on the issue of capital punishment. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Green. Signing do not pass: Senator Adams. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2707 SB 52 Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Office of the Governor. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 86 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 86 An Act relating to issuance of special request commemorative gold rush motor vehicle license plates and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN), entitled: An Act relating to issuance of commemorative gold rush motor vehicle license plates. Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Zharoff, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Donley. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 193 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 193 An Act requiring insurance coverage for certain costs of birth; and providing for an effective date and recommended the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2487 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Cochair, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Donley, Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senator Frank, Cochair, Senator Sharp. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Previous zero fiscal notes apply. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2708 SB 199 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 199 An Act relating to environmental audits and health and safety audits to determine compliance with certain laws, permits, and regulations; and amending Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure 202, 402, 602, 603, 610, and 611 and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 199(RES), entitled: An Act relating to environmental audits and health and safety audits to determine compliance with certain laws, permits, and regulations. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Taylor, Pearce, Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Fish and Game. Indeterminate fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Natural Resources. Zero fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 226 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 226 An Act relating to biennial registration of motor vehicles; imposing biennial registration fees on motor vehicles and authorizing a scheduled biennial municipal tax on motor vehicles; relating to fees for motor vehicle emissions control programs; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 226(FIN), entitled: An Act relating to biennial registration of motor vehicles; imposing biennial registration fees on motor vehicles and setting the statutory amounts of a scheduled biennial municipal tax on motor vehicles; relating to motor vehicle emissions control programs; amending the effective date in sec. 7, ch. 56, SLA 1995; and providing for an effective date. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2709 SB 226 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 Public Safety. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 262 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 262 An Act relating to management of game populations for maximum sustained yield for human harvest and providing for the replacement of areas closed to consumptive uses of game; relating to management of fish and game areas; and amending Rules 79(b) and 82(b)(2), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 262(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Pearce, Taylor, Frank, Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Fish and Game. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 212 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 212(FIN) An Act relating to the management and sale of state timber and relating to the administration of forest land and classification of state land and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 212(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Frank, Taylor, Pearce. Previous House fiscal notes and zero fiscal note apply to the Senate Committee Substitute. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2710 HB 212 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SR 6 The Rules Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6 Endorsing passage of S. 506 and H.R. 1580, measures making responsible changes in the Mining Law of 1872. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Duncan. The resolution is on today's calendar. SB 194 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 194 An Act relating to offenses associated with criminal street gangs, and to sentencing for those offenses; and amending Rule 702(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Duncan. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 274 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 274 An Act relating to the noise levels of airports and sport shooting facilities. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Duncan. The bill is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 306 SENATE BILL NO. 306 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $148,500,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of design and construction of state correctional facilities; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2711 SB 306 Fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 11: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the expansion of regional correctional facilities at several locations in Alaska. The bonds would be issued in the principal amount of $148,500,000. Alaska's jails and prisons are severely overcrowded. While we have put more police on the streets and rewritten the criminal code to produce longer and stronger sentences, we have not significantly increased the number of prison beds in Alaska's correctional system since Spring Creek Correctional Center opened in January 1988. As a result, we now face substantial fines for any violation of court- ordered population limits at our correctional facilities. We are now also confronted by a new class action lawsuit related to the housing and program needs of female prisoners that promises to be just as costly and protracted as the Cleary litigation if the issues it raises are not addressed swiftly. My Administration inherited this problem, and we accept the responsibility of remedying it. After several months of study and planning by the criminal justice mini-cabinet, we propose this bill as one part of a three-part plan to manage Alaska's growing prisoner population. Our approach to expanding capacity takes a statewide view and puts the jail and prison beds where they belong -- in the regional centers around the state where there are courts, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement resources, and existing correctional facilities suffering from overcrowding. In addition to expansion, the Department of Corrections will pursue new initiatives to reduce the number of low-risk offenders entering correctional facilities, while increasing the number of low-risk offenders exiting our jails and prisons. These two parts of the plan 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2712 SB 306 are equally as critical as expansion. They will employ both programmatic efforts and increased use of private and non-profit halfway houses to ensure that beds in our secure facilities are available for dangerous offenders. A prisoner will not be released from a secure setting unless the prisoner is judged to be at low risk to reoffend; protecting the public will remain as the foremost concern as these parts of the plan are carried out. I must note that even if this three-part plan is completely successful, Alaska will not have solved its prisoner problems. Our state population continues to grow; alcohol abuse continues to fuel a disproportionate growth in the crime rate; and tough new laws and enhanced law enforcement efforts are resulting in our criminal justice system apprehending, convicting, and incarcerating more offenders than at any time in our history. If we are ever to stem this rising tide of prisoners, we must focus more resources on prevention and intervention, especially in programs aimed at our young people. Some 1,500 juveniles were arrested last year on felony charges and we know that many of these children eventually will appear in the adult corrections system. Clearly, we need stronger efforts in prevention, and I anticipate specific recommendations along these lines when the Youth and Justice Conference that I convened last fall issues its report later this year. Also, I again urge the legislature to work with me to endow, for the first time, the recently reconstituted Children's Trust Fund as a public-private partnership dedicated to meeting the needs of troubled children. For now, we are obligated to provide more jail and prison space in which to house our prisoners. Construction and operation of these proposed correctional projects will represent a significant commitment of state revenue to support our criminal justice system and, in turn, protect the people of Alaska. But we believe that over the long term it will be the most cost-effective method of dealing with our growing prisoner population. I have purposefully chosen general obligation bonds as the primary vehicle to finance expansion for two reasons. First, with revenue declining, it is more feasible to pay for these projects over a long term than it would be to fund them with direct capital appropriations. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2713 SB 306 Second, the Alaska Constitution requires general obligation bonds to be submitted to the voters of the state for ratification and I strongly believe that such a substantial financial commitment deserves to be subjected to a vote of the people. I have taken the additional step of including the costs of the first full year of operations once all of the projects in the ballot proposition are completed. We expect an estimated average annual debt service payment of $13,423,000 through 2013 if the bonds are sold at par. The Department of Corrections estimates that the operating costs for the first full year after all these projects are completed will be approximately $28,000,000. Cost reductions made possible by the projects, such as closure of the 6th Avenue jail in Anchorage and the return of 206 prisoners from a contract facility in Arizona, are expected to produce a net operating cost of $18,700,000 for these facilities in the first year that all of them are in use. If approved by the voters, this commitment will then become an integral part of the state's long-range financial plan. I urge your support for this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 307 SENATE BILL NO. 307 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to exchange with the federal government state land within, and adjoining, Dude Creek Critical Habitat Area for federal land adjacent to Fall Creek; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2714 CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 194 SENATE BILL NO. 194 "An Act relating to offenses associated with criminal street gangs, and to sentencing for those offenses; and amending Rule 702(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence" was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 2597. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(JUD) "An Act relating to offenses associated with criminal street gangs, and to sentencing for those offenses; relating to the offenses of murder in the second degree, an unclassified felony, misconduct involving weapons in the first degree, a class A felony, and misconduct involving weapons in the third degree, a class C felony; and amending Rule 702(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date" 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. Senator Adams objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, the bill was advanced to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(JUD) was read the third time. Senators Sharp, Salo, Taylor, Halford, Frank, Rieger, moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(JUD) "An Act relating to offenses associated with criminal street gangs, and to sentencing for those offenses; relating to the offenses of murder in the second degree, an unclassified felony, misconduct involving weapons in the first degree, a class A felony, and misconduct involving weapons in the third degree, a class C felony; and amending Rule 702(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2715 SB 194 CSSB 194(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date Court Rule YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Lincoln, Miller and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(JUD) 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 Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the Court Rule change. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 274 SENATE BILL NO. 274 "An Act relating to the noise levels of airports and sport shooting facilities" was read the second time. Senator Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Transportation Committee Substitute offered on page 2566. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(TRA) 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. Senator Adams objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, the bill was advanced to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(TRA) was read the third time. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2716 SB 274 The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(TRA) An Act relating to the noise levels of airports and sport shooting facilities pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 274(TRA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Salo Excused: Lincoln, Miller and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(TRA) passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SR 6 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6 Endorsing passage of S. 506 and H.R. 1580, measures making responsible changes in the Mining Law of 1872, was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2566. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) was adopted, read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Hoffman was required to vote. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2717 SR 6 The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) Endorsing passage of S. 506 and H.R. 1580, measures making responsible changes in the Mining Law of 1872, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSR 6(RES) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Ellis Excused: Lincoln, Miller and so, CS FOR SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. CITATIONS Honoring - John Schandelmeier Representative(s) Davies Senator(s) Lincoln, Frank, Taylor, Leman, Hoffman, Zharoff, Sharp, Duncan, Rieger, Kelly, R. Phillips, Green Honoring - The Goldstrikers 82, State Champion Boys Soccer Team Representative(s) Hanley Senator(s) Pearce, Taylor, Leman, Hoffman, Zharoff, Sharp, Duncan, Donley, Lincoln, Kelly, Green In Memoriam - Michael George Graf Representative(s) Davies, Nicholia, Brice Senator(s) Frank, Taylor, Hoffman, Zharoff, Sharp, Duncan, Donley, Lincoln, Kelly, Frank, Green In Memoriam - Ellen C. Nagel Representative(s) Kott Senator(s) Phillips, Taylor, Hoffman, Zharoff, Sharp, Duncan, Kelly, Halford, Green 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2718 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 SB 193 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that President Pearce be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 193 An Act requiring insurance coverage for certain costs of birth; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. Zharoff moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 193. Without objection, it was so ordered. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 134 Senator Duncan requested that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 134 am An Act establishing an endowment for the Robert B. Atwood journalism chair at the University of Alaska Anchorage; and providing for an effective date be taken up. SENATE BILL NO. 134 am was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 134 am An Act establishing an endowment for the Robert B. Atwood journalism chair at the University of Alaska Anchorage; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2719 SB 134 SB 134 am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Duncan Excused: Lincoln, Miller and so, SENATE BILL NO. 134 am passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to withdraw his excused absence of March 14. 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 22. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SB 134 SENATE BILL NO. 134 am "An Act establishing an endowment for the Robert B. Atwood journalism chair at the University of Alaska Anchorage; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2720 SB 194 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(JUD) "An Act relating to offenses associated with criminal street gangs, and to sentencing for those offenses; relating to the offenses of murder in the second degree, an unclassified felony, misconduct involving weapons in the first degree, a class A felony, and misconduct involving weapons in the third degree, a class C felony; and amending Rule 702(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 14, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:11 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1996 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2721 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 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 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 ---------------------------------------- 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2722 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM --LOCATION CHANGE TO SENATE FINANCE 532-- PRESENTATION BY KEY CAMPAIGN ***JT WITH (H) HES ON ABOVE ISSUE*** --RETURN TO BUTROVICH ROOM 205 AT 9:00 AM CONFIRMATION HEARING OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS + STATE MEDICAL BOARD + PROFESSIONAL TEACHING PRACTICES COMMISSION SCR 25ALASKA HOME EDUCATION WEEK MAR 15 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 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 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 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2723 RESOURCES CONTINUED MAR 15 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2724 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 532 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 MAR 21 THURSDAY 3:30 PM UNFINISHED BUSINESS BUDGET CLOSE-OUT ---------------------------------------- 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2725 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 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 ---------------------------------------- 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2726 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 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 32 FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 18 MONDAY 3:00 PM HB 32PFD ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS ---------------------------------------- 1996-03-12 Senate Journal Page 2727 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 MAR 12 TUESDAY 12:25 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- JT TASK FORCE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 20 WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM WORK SESSION ON DRAFT RESOLUTION