Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-04-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3257 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday One Hundredth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:44 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Ellis, Frank were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Wayne Coggins of the Cornerstone Family Ministries. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Thank You, Lord, for another promise-filled spring day in Alaska. Taxes are filed, willows are sprouting mouse-ear sized leaves, the kings are coming, and many of the thousands of man hours of work that have gone into this Nineteenth Legislature funnel down to the decisions made in these next few weeks. We acknowledge, Lord, that with all of our education, degrees and experience, one thing we cannot do is see even five minutes into the future. Therefore, we depend on Your vantage point of the affairs of men and women and on Your willingness to direct our steps if we will only ask with expectant faith. Today, we ask that You'll give wisdom to each legislator so that the laws enacted in the days ahead will, indeed, be for the common good of the people of Alaska. May history show that these daily pauses to ask for Divine assistance were not just empty rituals. Amen. 3257 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3258 Senator Zharoff led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninety-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE SJR 39 Message of April 15 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39(RES) Relating to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for placer mining in Alaska. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HJR 54 Message of April 15 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 54(RES) Encouraging the lessees of Alaska's vast North Slope natural gas reserves to reach agreement to market gas, expressing the legislature's support for an Alaska North Slope (ANS) gas transmission pipeline, and requesting the President of the United States and the Governor of the State of Alaska to publicly support and take action that will help expedite the construction of that system. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3259 Message of April 15 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 434 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 434(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to unclaimed property; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 526 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 526(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the financing authority, programs, operations, and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; providing an exemption from the procurement code for certain projects of the authority; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. The presence of Senator Ellis was noted. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 70 Forthcoming fiscal notes (page 3228) for the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 70 An Act relating to the public school foundation program; and providing for an effective date published today from Department of Education (2). 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3260 SB 296 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 296 An Act requiring fingerprint criminal background checks before certain persons may be employed in a nursing home or assisted living facility; and prohibiting the hiring or retention of certain nursing home and assisted living facility employees convicted of specified offenses and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 296(JUD), entitled: An Act requiring criminal background checks before certain persons may be employed in a nursing home or assisted living facility; and prohibiting the hiring or retention of certain nursing home and assisted living facility employees convicted of specified offenses. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Ellis, Green, Miller, Adams. Zero fiscal notes for the committee substitute published today from Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Public Safety. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 18 Forthcoming zero fiscal note (page 3242) for HOUSE BILL NO. 18 An Act amending the statute of limitations applicable to civil actions brought against peace officers and coroners published today from Department of Law. HB 210 Forthcoming zero fiscal note (page 3191) for the Transportation Senate Committee Substitute for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(STA) am An Act relating to issuance of motor vehicle registrations and titles, and to licenses and permits to operate a motor vehicle published today from Department of Public Safety. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3261 HB 412 Forthcoming Finance Committee Substitute (page 3242) for SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date was received today. HB 413 Forthcoming Finance Committee Substitute (page 3243) for SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date was received today. SB 70 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 70 An Act relating to the public school foundation program; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senator Sharp. Signing do not calendar: Senator Duncan. Signing no recommendation: Senators Pearce, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 412 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) am(brf pfld) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Pearce. Signing needs amendment: Senator Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3262 HB 413 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senator Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SB 70 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 70 An Act relating to the public school foundation program; and providing for an effective date be placed at the bottom of today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 413 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) be taken up before CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) am(brf pfld). Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3261. Senator Adams objected. Senator Duncan called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senator Adams withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3263 HB 413 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 413(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 321 Senator Taylor requested that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 321 "An Act relating to civil commitment of a criminal defendant who is found to be mentally incompetent" be taken up. SENATE BILL NO. 321 was before the Senate on reconsideration. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3264 SB 321 Senator Taylor moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Taylor, Ellis offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, lines 1 - 2: Delete "civil commitment of a criminal defendant who is found to be mentally incompetent" Insert "incompetency to stand trial" Page 1, lines 4 - 13: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. AS12.47.100 is repealed and reenacted to read: Sec. 12.47.100. INCOMPETENCY TO PROCEED. (a) A defendant who, as a result of mental disease or defect, is incompetent because the defendant is unable to understand the proceedings against the defendant or to assist in the defendant's own defense may not be tried, convicted, or sentenced for the commission of a crime so long as the incompetency exists. (b) If, before imposition of sentence, the prosecuting attorney or the attorney for the defendant has reasonable cause to believe that the defendant is presently suffering from a mental disease or defect that causes the defendant to be unable to understand the proceedings or to assist in the person's own defense, the attorney may file a motion for a judicial determination of the competency of the defendant. Upon that motion, or upon its own motion, the court shall have the defendant examined by at least one qualified psychiatrist or psychologist, who shall report to the court concerning the competency of the defendant. For the purpose of the examination, the court may order the defendant committed for a reasonable period to a suitable hospital or other facility designated by the court. If the report of the psychiatrist or psychologist indicates that the defendant is incompetent, the court shall hold a hearing, upon due notice, at which evidence as to the competency of 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3265 SB 321 the defendant may be submitted, including that of the reporting psychiatrist or psychologist, and make appropriate findings. Before the hearing, the court shall, upon request of the prosecuting attorney, order the defendant to submit to an additional evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist designated by the prosecuting attorney. (c) A defendant is presumed to be competent. The party raising the issue of competency bears the burden of proving the defendant is incompetent by clear and convincing evidence. When the court raises the issue of competency, the burden of proving the defendant is incompetent shall be on the party who elects to advocate for a finding of competency. The court shall then apply the clear and convincing evidence standard to determine whether the defendant is competent. (d) A statement made by the defendant in the course of an examination into the person's competency under this section, whether the examination is with or without the consent of the defendant, may not be admitted in evidence against the defendant on the issue of guilt in a criminal proceeding unless the defendant later relies on a defense under AS12.47.010 or 12.47.020. A finding by the judge that the defendant is competent to stand trial in no way prejudices the defendant in a defense based on insanity; the finding may not be introduced in evidence on that issue or otherwise be brought to the notice of the jury. (e) In determining if the defendant is unable to understand the proceedings against the defendant, the court shall consider, among other factors considered relevant by the court, whether the defendant understands that the defendant has been charged with a criminal offense and that penalties can be imposed; whether the defendant understands what criminal conduct is being alleged; whether the defendant understands the roles of the judge, jury, prosecutor, and defense counsel; whether the defendant understands that the defendant will be expected to tell defense counsel the circumstances, to the best of the defendant's ability, surrounding the defendant's activities at the time of the alleged criminal conduct; and whether the defendant can distinguish between a guilty and not guilty plea. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3266 SB 321 (f) In determining if the defendant is unable to assist in the defendant's own defense, the court shall consider, among other factors considered relevant by the court, whether the defendant's mental disease or defect affects the defendant's ability to recall and relate facts pertaining to the defendant's actions at times relevant to the charges and whether the defendant can respond coherently to counsel's questions. A defendant is able to assist in the defense even though the defendant's memory may be impaired, the defendant refuses to accept a course of action that counsel or the court believes is the defendant's best interest, or the defendant is unable to suggest a particular strategy or to choose among alternative defenses. * Sec. 2. AS12.47.110(a) is amended to read: (a) When the trial court determines ªBY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCEß, in accordance with AS12.47.100, that a defendant is so ªMENTALLYß incompetent that the defendant is unable to understand the proceedings against the defendant or ªPROPERLYß to assist in the defendant's own defense, the court shall order the proceedings stayed, except as provided in (d) of this section, and may commit the defendant to the custody of the commissioner of health and social services or the commissioner's authorized representative for further evaluation and treatment until the defendant is mentally competent to stand trial, or until the pending charges against the defendant are disposed of according to law, but in no event longer than 90 days. * Sec. 3. AS12.47.130(3) is amended to read: (3) "mental disease or defect" means a disorder of thought or mood that substantially impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality, or ability to cope with the ordinary demands of life; "mental disease or defect" also includes mental retardation, which means a significantly below average general intellectual functioning that impairs a person's ability to adapt to or cope with the 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3267 SB 321 ordinary demands of life; a person who has obtained a driver's license, has voted in an election, is able to maintain employment, or is competent to testify as a witness under the Alaska Rules of Evidence is considered to have sufficient intellectual functioning to adapt or cope with the ordinary demands of life. * Sec. 4. AS12.47.130 is amended by adding new paragraphs to read: (4) "assist in the defendant's own defense" means to consult with a lawyer while exercising a reasonable degree of rational functioning; (5) "incompetent" means a defendant is unable to understand the proceedings against the defendant or to assist in the defendant's own defense; (6) "understand the proceedings against the defendant" means that the defendant's elementary mental process is such that the defendant has a reasonably rational comprehension of the proceedings." Senator Taylor moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Rieger objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 321 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Rieger and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. SENATE BILL NO. 321 am was automatically in third reading. Amendment No. 2 was not offered. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3268 SB 321 Senator Taylor moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Taylor offered Amendment No. 3 : On Amendment No. 1: Page 2, line 6: Delete clear and convincing Insert a preponderance of Page 2, line 9: Delete clear and convincing Insert preponderance of the Page 3, line 7: Undelete By a preponderance of the evidence. Page 2, line 9: Delete competency Insert incompetency Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Without objection, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. SENATE BILL NO. 321 am was automatically in third reading. Senator Rieger moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 4. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Rieger offered Amendment No. 4 : On Amendment No. 1: Page 3, lines 23-27: Delete all material Insert demands of life. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3269 SB 321 Senator Rieger moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 321 am Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Pearce, Rieger, Salo Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, R.Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. SENATE BILL NO. 321 am was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 321 am "An Act relating to incompetency to stand trial" pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 321 am Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Rieger and so, SENATE BILL NO. 321 am passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3270 SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS CONTINUED HB 412 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) am(brf pfld) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Frank moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3261. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Amendment No. 1 was not offered. Amendment No. 2 was not offered. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 2, line 28 through page 3, line 1: Delete Section 4 Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3271 HB 412 and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Hoffman offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 23, line 21: Under: Allocations Subsistence Delete 1,180,700 Insert 1,551,900 Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Miller objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. Senator Duncan lifted the call. RECESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to 2:00 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 1:31 p.m. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3272 AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 2:15 p.m. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS CONTINUED HB 412 Senator Hoffman offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 23, line 25: Under: Allocations Habitat Delete 1,091,500 Insert 1,339,000 Page 23, line 26: Under: Allocations Special Projects Delete 959,200 Insert 1,060,100 Page 23, line 27: Under: Allocations Habitat Permitting/Title 16 Delete 2,281,000 Insert 2,315,000 Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Objections were heard. President Pearce called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3273 HB 412 Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 17, line 27: Under: Appropriation General Institutions Item Fund Delete 102,083,900 96,855,100 Insert 103,637,800 98,409,000 Page 18, delete line 21. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Frank objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 18, line 22 Under: Appropriation General Community Corrections Item Fund Delete 19,802,400 19,802,400 Insert 20,297,700 20,297,700 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3274 HB 412 Page 18, line 31 Under: Allocations Point MacKenzie Delete 2,029,100 Insert 2,139,700 Page 18, delete line 33. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Objections were heard. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent to divide the question. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 2, line 4: Delete 70,000,000 Insert 50,000,000 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Miller objected. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3275 HB 412 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 9 : Insert 2% unallocated general fund reduction to the following Departments: Department of Administration Department of Community and Regional Affairs Department of Commerce and Economic Development Department of Environmental Conservation Department of Fish and Game Department of Law (except Criminal Law Divison for Prosecutors Office) Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Department of Health and Social Services Department of Natural Resources Department of Revenue Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3276 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Leman, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Zharoff Halford changed from "Yea" to "Nay". R.Phillips changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Taylor changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 9 failed. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 10 : Under: Violent Crimes Compensation Board Delete 1,182,800 Insert 1,482,800 Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 10. Senator Rieger objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 10 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 10 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 10 failed. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3277 HB 412 Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 11 : Under: Public Defender Agency Delete 8,311,800 Insert 8,253,100 Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 11. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 11 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 11 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Taylor Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Torgerson, Zharoff Taylor changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 11 failed. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 12 : Under: General Funds Division of Insurance Delete 3,978,000 Insert 3,953,000 Under: General Funds Division of Trade & Development Delete 2,102,800 Insert 2,127,800 Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 12. Senator Frank objected. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3278 HB 412 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 12 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 12 YEAS: 1 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Adams changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, Amendment No. 12 failed. Senator Hoffman offered Amendment No. 13 : Page 22, lines 19 and 20: Under: Allocations Fisheries Management Delete 25,728,800 Insert 25,729,261 Fisheries Development Delete 3,645,600 Insert 3,745,600 Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 13. Objections were heard. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to amend Amendment No. 13 as follows: Change 25,729,261 to 26,028,800 Without objection, Amendment No. 13 was amended. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 13 as amended be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3279 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 13 as amended YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 13 as amended failed. Senator Hoffman offered Amendment No. 14 : Page 21, line 32: Under: Allocations Seafood and Sanitation Inspections Delete 2,872,000 Insert 2,948,900 Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 14. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 14 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 14 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 14 failed. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3280 HB 412 Senator Hoffman offered Amendment No. 15 : Page 23, line 2: Under: Allocations Wildlife Conservation Delete 13,016,000 Insert 14,926,300 Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 15. Senator Sharp objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 15 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 15 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 15 failed. President Pearce lifted the call. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from 6:00 a.m. April 17 through 9:30 a.m. April 19. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Senator Taylor was excused. RECESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to 6:45 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 3:36 p.m. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3281 AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 7:08 p.m. President Pearce called the Senate. The call was satisfied. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS CONTINUED HB 412 Senators Halford, Frank offered Amendment No. 16 : Page 30, line 5: Under: Appropriation General Other Item Fund Funds Oil and Gas Litigation 11,939,800 10,685,400 1,254,400 ª12,839,800ß ª11,585,400ß 1,254,400 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 16. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 16 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 16 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Zharoff and so, Amendment No. 16 was adopted. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3282 HB 412 Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 17 : Page 17, line 13: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Administration and Support Delete 7,120,800 6,092,500 Insert 7,166,800 6,138,500 Page 17, delete line 26. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 17. Senator Frank objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 17 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 17 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 17 failed. Senator Salo offered Amendment No. 18 : Page 20, line 29: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Alaska State Library Delete 7,253,900 5,778,800 Insert 7,278,900 5,803,800 Page 20, line 30: Under: Allocations Library Operations Delete 5,090,800 Insert 5,115,800 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3283 HB 412 Senator Salo moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 18. Senator Frank objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 18 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 18 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 18 failed. Senator Salo offered Amendment No. 19 : Page 20, line 29: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Alaska State Library Delete 7,253,900 5,778,800 Insert 7,278,900 5,803,800 Page 20, line 30: Under: Allocations Library Operations Delete 5,090,800 Insert 5,115,800 Senator Salo moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 19. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 19 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3284 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 19 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 19 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 20 : Page 4, line 11, through page 5, line 8: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 9. COMPENSATION INCREASES. (a) The sum of $14,970,300 is appropriated from the general fund and other funds as set out in this subsection to Office of the Governor, office of management and budget, for allocation among the appropriate state departments and agencies to fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997, the monetary terms of collective bargaining agreements with the bargaining units set out in (b)(1) of this section and to fund the increase in salaries of state employees listed in (b)(2) of this section: FUND SOURCE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT General fund$8,164,200 General fund match341,600 General fund - program receipts524,500 Federal receipts1,429,400 Inter-agency receipts638,500 Education trust100 University of Alaska/dormitory/food/auxiliary service800 Federal incentive payments24,500 Benefits systems receipts17,100 Agricultural loan fund10,400 State corporation receipts230,600 FICA administration fund account700 Fish and game fund180,500 Science and technology endowment fund11,100 Highway working capital fund178,500 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3285 HB 412 FUND SOURCE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT International airports revenue fund368,700 Public employees retirement fund18,700 Second injury fund1,900 Disabled fishermans reserve account1,900 Surplus property revolving fund2,400 Teachers' retirement system fund17,200 Veterans' revolving loan fund1,600 Commercial fishing loan fund15,100 University of Alaska/student tuition/fees/services26,900 Real estate surety fund900 Judicial retirement system400 P.L. 81-8741,100 National guard retirement system300 University receipts5,400 Training and building fund8,100 Permanent fund dividend fund39,500 Rural development initiative fund900 Oil/hazardous prevention and response fund89,500 Investment loss trust fund100 Inter-agency receipts/oil and hazardous waste14,100 Capital improvement project receipts1,009,100 Power project loan fund4,400 Public school fund600 Mining revolving loan fund100 Fisheries enhancement revolving loan fund1,600 Alternative energy revolving loan fund2,000 Residential energy revolving loan fund100 Bulk fuel revolving loan fund600 Alaska clean water loan fund2,300 Marine highway system fund1,436,500 Gifts/grants1,200 Storage tank assistance fund11,800 Information services fund132,800 (b) The amount appropriated by (a) of this section shall be allocated to the appropriate state departments and agencies to fund, as appropriate, 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3286 HB 412 (1) the collective bargaining agreements with (A) Alaska State Employees Association, for the General Government Unit; (B) Alaska Public Employees Association, for the Supervisory Unit; (C) Public Employees Local 71, for the Labor, Trades and Crafts Unit; (D) Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, representing the unlicensed marine unit; (E) International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots, Pacific Maritime Region, for the Masters, Mates, and Pilots Unit; (F) Public Safety Employees Association, representing state troopers and other commissioned law enforcement personnel; (G) the Classified Employees Association, representing University of Alaska employees; and (H) the Alaska Community Colleges' Federation of Teachers, representing faculty members of the University of Alaska; and (2) the increase in salaries of (A) state employees of the executive branch who are denominated exempt employees; (B) state employees who are denominated excluded personnel; (C) University of Alaska nonunion classified and professional employees; (D) University of Alaska nonunion faculty employees." Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 20. Senator Frank objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 20 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3287 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 20 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 20 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 21 : Page 4, line 11, through page 5, line 8: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 9. COMPENSATION INCREASES. (a) The sum of $12,205,500 is appropriated from the general fund and other funds as set out in this subsection to Office of the Governor, office of management and budget, for allocation among the appropriate state departments and agencies to fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997, the monetary terms of collective bargaining agreements with the bargaining units set out in (b) of this section: FUND SOURCE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT General fund$6,140,200 General fund match316,100 General fund - program receipts441,100 Federal receipts1,255,700 Inter-agency receipts518,100 University of Alaska/dormitory/food/auxiliary service800 Federal incentive payments24,000 Benefits systems receipts16,600 Agricultural loan fund8,700 FICA administration fund account700 Fish and game fund177,600 Highway working capital fund176,300 International airports revenue fund357,600 Public employees retirement fund18,300 Second injury fund1,900 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3288 HB 412 FUND SOURCE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT Disabled fishermans reserve account1,900 Surplus property revolving fund2,400 Teachers' retirement system fund16,800 Veterans' revolving loan fund1,600 Commercial fishing loan fund14,000 University of Alaska/student tuition/fees/services26,900 Real estate surety fund800 Judicial retirement system300 P.L. 81-874800 National guard retirement system200 University receipts5,200 Training and building fund8,100 Permanent fund dividend fund38,300 Oil/hazardous prevention and response fund71,900 Inter-agency receipts/oil and hazardous waste10,700 Capital improvement project receipts976,600 Public school fund100 Mining revolving loan fund100 Fisheries enhancement revolving loan fund1,100 Alternative energy revolving loan fund2,000 Residential energy conservation fund100 Alaska clean water loan fund2,300 Marine highway system fund1,429,700 Gifts/grants/bequests700 Storage tank assistance fund8,800 Information services fund130,400 (b) The amount appropriated by (a) of this section shall be allocated to the appropriate state departments and agencies to fund, as appropriate, the collective bargaining agreements with (1) Alaska State Employees Association, for the General Government Unit; (2) Alaska Public Employees Association, for the Supervisory Unit; (3) Public Employees Local 71, for the Labor, Trades and Crafts Unit; (4) Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, representing the unlicensed marine unit; (5) International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots, Pacific Maritime Region, for the Masters, Mates, and Pilots Unit; 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3289 HB 412 (6) Public Safety Employees Association, representing state troopers and other commissioned law enforcement personnel; (7) the Classified Employees Association, representing University of Alaska employees; and (8) the Alaska Community Colleges' Federation of Teachers, representing faculty members of the University of Alaska; and (9) the Alyeska Correspondence School Education Association." Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 21. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 21 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 21 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 21 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 22 : Page 4, line 11, through page 5, line 8: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 10, line 9: Delete "10, 12, 13, 14(b), 15, 18, 19, 25, 26(a), and 27" Insert "9, 11, 12, 13(b), 14, 17, 18, 24, 25(a), and 26" 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3290 HB 412 Page 10, line 11: Delete "SECTION 30" Insert "SECTION 29" Page 38, line 38: Delete "Sec. 30" Insert "sec. 29" Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 22. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 22 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 22 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 22 failed. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 23 : Page 16, after line 16, insert: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption 1,163,800 1,163,800 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 23. Senator Frank objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 23 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3291 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 23 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 23 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 24 : Page 6, line 28: Delete "$28,284,000" Insert "$28,543,200" Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 24. Senator Miller objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 24 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 24 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 24 failed. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3292 HB 412 Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 25 : Page 14, line 14: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Public Communications Service Delete 5,096,700 4,956,000 Insert 5,146,700 5,006,000 Page 14, line 19: Under: Allocations Public Broadcasting - T.V. Delete 1,299,400 Insert 1,349,400 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 25. Senator Miller objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 25 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 25 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 25 failed. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3293 HB 412 Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 26 : Page 14, line 14: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Public Communications Service Delete 5,096,700 4,956,000 Insert 5,221,700 5,081,000 Page 14, line 18: Under: Allocations Public Broadcasting - Radio Delete 2,825,000 Insert 2,950,000 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 26. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 26 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 26 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 26 failed. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3294 HB 412 Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 27 : Page 20, lines 12 and 13: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Kotzebue Technical Center Operations Grant Delete 650,000 650,000 Insert 734,000 734,000 Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 27. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 27 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 27 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 27 failed. Senator Zharoff offered Amendment No. 28 : Page 22, line 31: Insert the following language: Within the appropriation for sport fisheries approved by the Senate Finance Committee, $483,200 is transferred from Southcentral salmon enhancement projects to Southeast salmon enhancement projects. Senator Zharoff moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 28. Senator Green objected. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3295 HB 412 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 28 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 28 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Frank, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 28 failed. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 29 : Page 24, line 24: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Public Assistance Delete 196,791,500 98,570,100 Insert 198,246,500 100,025,100 Page 24, line 30: Under: Allocations Adult Public Assistance Delete 43,503,200 Insert 44,958,200 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 29. Senator Miller objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 29 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3296 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 29 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 29 failed. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 30 : Page 30, line 38: Under: Appropriation General Resource Development Item Fund Delete 32,569,300 24,607,900 Insert 32,719,300 24,757,900 Page 31, line 3: Under: Allocations Land Development Delete 8,173,700 Insert 8,323,700 Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 30. Objections were heard. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Leman was required to vote. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that she be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Lincoln was required to vote. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 30 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3297 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 30 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 30 failed. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 31 : Page 30, line 38: Under: Appropriation General Resource Development Item Fund Delete 32,569,300 24,607,900 Insert 32,684,300 24,722,900 Page 31, lines 7 - 8: Under: Allocations Forest Management and Delete 9,037,000 Development Insert 9,152,000 Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 31. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 31 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 31 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 31 failed. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3298 HB 412 Senator Salo offered Amendment No. 32 : Page 34, line 6: Under: Appropriation General Statewide Programs Item Fund Delete 191,332,400 99,334,900 Insert 191,629,200 99,631,700 Senator Salo moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 32. Senator Miller objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 32 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 32 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 32 failed. Senator Salo offered Amendment No. 33 : Page 29, line 20: Under: Appropriation General Office of the Commissioner Item Fund Delete 13,745,900 7,555,200 Insert 13,818,690 7,627,990 Page 29, line 27: Under: Allocations Occupational Safety and Health Delete 2,934,500 Insert 3,007,460 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3299 HB 412 Senator Salo moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 33. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 33 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 33 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 33 failed. Senator Salo offered Amendment No. 34 : Page 38, line 16: Under: Appropriation General Alaska Court System Item Fund Delete 45,959,000 45,959,000 Insert 46,153,800 46,153,800 Page 38, line 18: Under: Allocations Trial Courts Delete 36,253,600 Insert 36,448,400 Senator Salo moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 34. Senator Torgerson objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 34 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3300 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 34 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 34 failed. Senator Torgerson offered Amendment No. 35 : Page 31, lines 4 - 6: Delete: It is the intent of the legislature that DNR continue the processing and renewal of fishery shore leases in the Shore Fisheries Lease Program and this program is adequately funded to accomplish these tasks. Insert: It is the intent of the legislature that DNR continue the processing and renewal of shore fishery leases in the Shore Fisheries Lease Program and aquatic farming permits and that these programs be adequately funded to accomplish these tasks. Senator Torgerson moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 35. Senator Adams objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 35 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3301 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 35 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Duncan, Lincoln Ellis changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Zharoff changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Hoffman changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 35 was adopted. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 36 : Page 24, line 35: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Medical Assistance Delete 328,470,200 128,611,900 Insert 329,867,200 130,008,900 Page 24, line 36: Under: Allocations Medicaid Non-Facility Delete 122,983,900 Insert 124,380,900 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 36. Senator Miller objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 36 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3302 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 36 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 36 failed. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 37 : Page 24, line 35: Under: Appropriation General Item Fund Medical Assistance Delete 328,470,200 128,611,900 Insert 328,927,200 129,068,900 Page 24, line 38: Under: Allocations General Relief Medical Delete 4,854,100 Insert 5,311,100 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 37. Senator Miller objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 37 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3303 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 37 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 37 failed. Senator Zharoff offered Amendment No. 38 : Page 19, line 16: Under: Appropriation General Other Teaching and Item Fund Funds Learning Support Delete 60,963,100 3,646,400 57,316,700 Insert 61,053,100 3,736,400 57,316,700 Page 19, line 29: Under: Allocations Rural School Vocational Delete 100,000 Education Program Insert 190,000 Senator Zharoff moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 38. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 38 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3304 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 38 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 38 failed. Senator Zharoff offered Amendment No. 39 : Page 15, line 30: Under: Appropriation General Other Alaska Seafood Item Fund Funds Marketing Institute Delete 12,100,100 7,100,100 5,000,000 Insert 12,943,700 7,943,700 5,000,000 Senator Zharoff moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 39. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 39 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 39 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson Taylor changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 39 failed. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3305 HB 412 Amendment No. 40 was not offered. Senator Frank offered Amendment No. 41 : Conditional language will appear at each appropriation level. Page 17, lines 15-16: Page 17, line 38 and page 18, line 3: Page 18, lines 25-26: Insert It is a condition of this appropriation that the funds herein will not be used to operate, lease, or construct any other correctional facility except those listed in this measure. Senator Frank moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 41. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 41 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 41 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo and so, Amendment No. 41 was adopted. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 42 : 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3306 HB 412 Page 16, line 12 Under: Appropriation General Other Administration and Item Fund Funds Support Delete 2,832,800 2,430,000 402,800 Insert 2,993,800 2,591,000 402,800 Page 16, line 13 Under: Allocations Office of the Commissioner Delete 618,200 Insert 779,200 Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 42. Senator Miller objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 42 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 42 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 42 failed. 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. The question being: Shall the bill be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3307 HB 412 SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) am S will appear on the April 17 calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 311 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(JUD) An Act relating to the hours a person may be employed in a mine; and requiring that workers be paid for certain time worked in a mine was read the third time. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 4: Delete "AS 23.10.410" Insert "AS 23.10.410(a)" Page 1, lines 5 - 6: Delete "Sec. 23.10.410. LIMITATION ON PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT IN UNDERGROUND MINES AND REQUIREMENT FOR PAY FOR CERTAIN WORK." 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3308 HB 311 Page 1, line 8: Delete "10" Insert "eight" Page 1, line 9: Delete "10-hour" Insert "eight-hour" Page 2, lines 2 - 17: Delete all material. Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS23.10.410 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (d) On application from an employer, the commissioner may grant a variance that permits employment in an underground mine or workings for more than eight but not more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period if the commissioner finds that (1) the additional working time is permitted under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement entered into by a bargaining organization that represents workers performing the work covered by the variance; or (2) the extension is in the best interest of resident workers of the state. (e) The department shall issue orders and adopt regulations necessary to carry out this section." Senator Halford rose to a point of order. President Pearce cautioned members to proceed in order. Senator Duncan 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: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3309 HB 311 CSHB 311(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(JUD) was automatically in third reading. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 4, through page 2, line 17: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. AS23.10.410(a) is repealed and reenacted to read: (a) Except as provided in (d) of this section, a miner may not be employed in an underground mine or workings for more than eight hours in 24 hours, except on a day when a change of shift is made. The eight-hour limitation applies only to work actually performed at the mine face or other place where the work is actually carried on and excludes time for meals, travel to or from the mine site, and travel between the mine portal and the mine face, whether in going on or off shift, or in going to or returning from meals. However, an employer shall pay wages for the time worked from the time the miner enters the mine at the mine portal, whether or not work is performed at the mine face or other place where the work is actually carried on, until the miner leaves the mine. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3310 HB 311 * Sec. 2. AS23.10.410 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (d) An employer may apply to the commissioner for a variance allowing up to 10 hours of work at the face in an underground mine or workings. Except as provided in (f) of this section, the employer shall give notice of the application for a variance to employees whose work may be affected by the variance and to the bargaining organization representing those employees, if any. If requested by an employee or a bargaining organization representing employees, the department shall hold a public hearing concerning the request for a variance. The department may, on its own motion, determine that a hearing is in the public interest. The department shall notify the applicant and the applicants employees and their bargaining organization, if any, of the time, date, and place of a public hearing scheduled under this subsection. (e) The commissioner shall issue a variance within 90 days after receipt of the application if the commissioner determines, after opportunity for an inspection if appropriate, that the applicant has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that the working conditions proposed in the request for a variance support a finding that the extension of working hours is in the best interest of the resident workers of the state. If the commissioner fails to act within the 90 days, the request is considered to be granted. (f) If an employer applies for a variance under this section before the employer has hired any workers in the underground mine or workings, the employer shall give public notice of the application for a variance in a newspaper of statewide circulation and in a newspaper of local circulation in the area where the variance will be implemented. This notice is in place of the notice required to be given to employees under (d) of this section. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3311 HB 311 (g) When an employer files an application for a variance under this section, the employer may also request an interim order granting a temporary variance that permits the employer to implement some or all of the terms of the permanent variance immediately until the decision on the permanent variance. If the department denies the request for an interim order for a temporary variance, the department shall promptly notify the applicant of the decision. An order of denial must contain a statement of the reasons on which the decision is based. If the department grants a request for an interim order for a temporary variance, the department shall promptly notify the applicant of the decision. The employer shall give notice of the order granting the temporary variance to all employees who will be affected by the order. (h) When the commissioner grants a permanent variance, the commissioner shall include in the decision a statement of the reasons for the decision. The department shall publish the statement in a newspaper of statewide circulation and a newspaper of local circulation in the area where the variance will be implemented. If the statement is longer than is suitable for publication in its entirety, the commissioner may publish a summary of the contents of the statement and notify readers of how to request a complete copy of the statement. (i) If the commissioner finds that granting the request for a permanent variance is not in the best interest of resident workers, the commissioner shall deny the request and issue a statement of findings supporting the denial. (j) A permanent variance issued under this section is not subject to revocation unless the commissioner finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the working conditions in place at the time of the application have substantially changed so that the permanent variance is no longer in the best interest of the resident workers of the state. If the commissioner revokes a permanent variance under this subsection, the commissioner shall reinstate the permanent variance within 30 days after the date on which the employer establishes to the commissioners satisfaction that the causes for the revocation set out in the written findings revoking the variance have been resolved. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3312 HB 311 (k) An applicant whose request for a permanent variance is completely or partially denied or whose permanent variance is revoked under this section may appeal the department's decision to the superior court. (l) The department shall issue orders and adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section." Senator Duncan 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 311(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(JUD) was automatically in third reading. Senator Taylor moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Taylor offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 1, line 2, after "mine": Insert "; and providing for an effective date" Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3313 HB 311 "* Section 1. FINDINGS AND INTENT. The legislature finds that (1) mining is an important industry in this state and has created many jobs and economic opportunities for the state; (2) it is in the state's best interest to encourage mining development, consistent with good management practices to protect the health and safety of workers; (3) providing an extension of allowable working hours for miners could encourage the development of mining that might not otherwise be economically viable; and (4) the development of mining through the provisions of this Act should provide more job opportunities for Alaskans, especially in the area where the mine is located. (b) It is the intent of this Act to encourage the development of mines in the state and to encourage the mining industry to train and hire qualified state residents for these expanded opportunities to the maximum extent possible." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Page 1, line 7: Delete "(d)" Insert "(d) - (f)" Page 2, line 5, following the period: Insert "The department may issue orders and adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section." Page 2, following line 12: Insert new subsections to read: "(e) If an employer intends to employ a miner for more than eight hours in 24 hours under (a) of this section, the employer shall notify the department. (f) The department may reduce the 10-hour limitation on hours of work set in (a) of this section to eight hours if the department finds that (1) a significant violation of state or federal law has occurred at the mine relating to health and safety; 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3314 HB 311 (2) the employer has not abated the hazard causing the violation after receiving notice from the commissioner and an opportunity to cure the problem; and (3) the reduction of the 10-hour limitation on hours of work is necessary to protect the health and safety of the miners. (g) An employer that has abated a hazard that was the cause of a violation described in (f)(1) of this section may notify the department of the abatement. The department shall remove the reduction of hours within 30 days after receiving the notice from the employer if it finds that the hazard has been abated." Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Page 2, following line 17: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. This Act takes effect immediately under AS01.10.070(c)." Senator Taylor 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 311(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Salo, Zharoff and so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(JUD) am S was automatically in third reading. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3315 HB 311 The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(JUD) am S An Act relating to the hours a person may be employed in a mine; and requiring that workers be paid for certain time worked in a mine; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 311(JUD) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Zharoff and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(JUD) am S 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: CSHB 311(JUD) am S Effective Date Vote YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator Pearce gave notice of reconsideration. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3316 SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 64 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am An Act relating to the sale of the Alaska Railroad; and providing for an effective date which had been held on reconsideration (page 3245) be held to the April 17 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 244 CS SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am "An Act relating to school construction grants; relating to state foundation aid and supplementary state aid for education; and providing for an effective date" which had been held on reconsideration (page 3246) was before the Senate. Senator Salo moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to second reading for the purpose of rescinding its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 1 (page 3211). Senator Frank objected. The question being: Shall the Senate return to second reading for the purpose of rescinding its previous action? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Return to Second to Rescind Previous Action YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Leman, Sharp, Taylor and so, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Salo moved that the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3317 SB 244 The question being: Shall the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 1? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Rescind Previous Action YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Leman, Miller, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Green changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Pearce changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, the Senate rescinded its previous action. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Lincoln, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Hoffman, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Phillips moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 6. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3318 SB 244 Senator Phillips offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 1, line 1, through page 2, line 25: Delete all material and insert: ""An Act relating to transportation of public school students; relating to school construction grants; relating to the public school foundation program and to local aid for education; and providing for an effective date." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: * Section 1. AS14.09.010(b) is amended to read: (b) Each school district mentioned in (a)(1) of this section is entitled to receive reimbursement from the state for the operation of the transportation system on a unit cost basis determined by the department. In determining a school district's amount of eligible transportation reimbursement under this subsection, the department shall provide the same level of reimbursement for transportation provided on a motor vehicle owned by the school district as for transportation provided on a motor vehicle operated under a contract with the school district. * Sec. 2. AS14.11.013(a) is amended to read: (a) With regard to projects for which grants are requested under AS14.11.011, the department shall (1) annually review the six-year plans submitted by each district under AS14.11.011(b) and recommend to the board a revised and updated six-year capital improvement project grant schedule that serves the best interests of the state and each district; in recommending projects for this schedule, the department shall verify that each proposed project meets the criteria established under AS14.11.014(b) and qualifies as a project required to (A) avert imminent danger or correct life- threatening situations; (B) house students who would otherwise be unhoused; for purposes of this subparagraph, students are considered unhoused if the students attend school in temporary relocatable facilities; (C) protect the structure of existing school facilities; 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3319 SB 244 (D) correct building code deficiencies that require major repair or rehabilitation in order for the facility to continue to be used for the educational program; (E) achieve an operating cost savings; (F) modify or rehabilitate facilities for the purpose of improving the instructional program; (G) meet an educational need not specified in (A) - (F) of this paragraph, identified by the department; (2) prepare an estimate of the amount of money needed to finance each project; (3) provide to the governor, by November 1, and to the legislature within the first 10 days of each regular legislative session, a revised and updated six-year capital improvement project grant schedule, together with a proposed schedule of appropriations. * Sec. 3. AS14.17.010(a) is amended to read: (a) The public school foundation account is established. The account consists of municipal contributions made under AS14.17.025(i) and appropriations for distribution to school districts, the state boarding school, and for centralized correspondence study programs under this chapter. * Sec. 4. AS14.17.021(a) is amended to read: (a) The amount of state foundation aid for which a school district may qualify in a fiscal year is calculated by subtracting from the basic need defined in (b) of this section the required local contributions under AS14.17.025(a) and 100 ª90ß percent of eligible federal impact aid for that fiscal year. In a rural educational attendance area, the reduction of eligible federal impact aid is in lieu of a contribution of funds from local taxes. The department may make adjustments to a district's state foundation aid for a fiscal year to correct underpayments made in previous fiscal years. * Sec. 5. AS14.17.025(a) is amended to read: (a) Local contributions to a city or borough school district (1) shall be ªINCLUDE AT LEAST THE LESSER OF (1)ß the equivalent of a 4.5 ªFOURß mill tax levy on the full and true value of the taxable real and personal property in the district as of January1 of the second preceding fiscal year, as determined by the Department of Community and Regional Affairs under AS14.17.140 and AS29.45.110; or 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3320 SB 244 (2) if the amount determined under (1) of this subsection is greater than the district's basic need for the current fiscal year as determined under AS14.17.021(b), shall be ª35 PERCENT OFß the district's basic need for the current ªPRECEDINGß fiscal year, asdetermined under AS14.17.021(b). * Sec. 6. AS14.17.025 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (i) A city or borough school district that is required to make a local contribution under (a)(2) of this section shall also pay into the public school foundation account an amount determined by subtracting the amount under (a)(2) of this section from the amount under (a)(1) of this section in that district. (j) In addition to the amount contributed under (a) of this section, a city or borough school district shall make a local contribution that is equal to the amount determined under AS14.17.065(a)(1)(B). * Sec. 7. AS14.17.031(a) is amended to read: (a) The department shall adopt regulations defining funding communities within each district that reflect geographic and attendance area factors, and that include at least 10 students in average daily membership. For the purpose of determining instructional units, students are counted in the district and the funding community from which they receive educational services. The total number of instructional units in a school district is the sum of the following units for each funding community within the district, as determined by the department: (1) the number of units for elementary and secondary students determined under AS14.17.041(a) or (b); (2) the number of units for vocational education determined under AS14.17.043; (3) the number of units for special education determined under AS14.17.045; ªANDß (4) the number of units for bilingual education determined under AS14.17.047; and (5) the number of units for gifted and talented education determined under AS14.17.048. * Sec. 8. AS14.17.031(b) is amended to read: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3321 SB 244 (b) If the total elementary and secondary instructional units that a school district is eligible to receive under (a) of this section decrease by five ª10ß percent or more from one fiscal year to the next, the school district may use the last fiscal year before the reduction as a base fiscal year and offset its reduction according to the following schedule: (1) for the first fiscal year after the base fiscal year, the school district is eligible to receive the total elementary and secondary instructional units determined under (a)(1) of this section plus 75 percent of the difference in total elementary and secondary instructional units between the base fiscal year and the first fiscal year after the base fiscal year; (2) for the second fiscal year after the base fiscal year, the school district is eligible to receive the total elementary and secondary instructional units determined under (a)(1) of this section plus 50 percent of the difference in total elementary and secondary instructional units between the base fiscal year and the second fiscal year after the base fiscal year; (3) for the third fiscal year after the base fiscal year, the school district is eligible to receive the total elementary and secondary instructional units determined under (a)(1) of this section plus 25 percent of the difference in total elementary and secondary instructional units between the base fiscal year and the third fiscal year after the base fiscal year. The schedule established in this subsection is available to a school district for the three fiscal years following the base fiscal year only if the total elementary and secondary instructional units received by the school district under (a)(1) of this section for each fiscal year are less than the total elementary and secondary instructional units received by the school district in the base fiscal year. This subsection does not apply to a decrease in total elementary and secondary instructional units resulting from a loss of enrollment that occurs as a result of a boundary change under AS29. * Sec. 9. AS14.17.041(a) is amended to read: (a) For funding communities that have an average daily membership of less than 200 in grades K-6 or less than 200 in grades 7-12, combined elementary and secondary instructional units are determined under the following table: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3322 SB 244 ADM No. Instructional Units ª1 - 10 2ß 10 ª11ß - 20 2 + ((ADM-10)/5) 21 - 60 4 + ((ADM-20)/8) 61 - 120 9 + ((ADM-60)/12) 121 - 525 14 + ((ADM-120)/15). * Sec. 10. AS14.17.041 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (e) A district with an ADM of 900 or less that consists of one funding community shall increase the elementary and secondary instructional units received under (a) or (b) of this section by multiplying the instructional units by a factor determined under the following table: District ADMFactor 1- 250 1.12 251- 525 1.08 526- 900 1.06. * Sec. 11. AS14.17.045(a) is amended to read: (a) An exceptional child, other than a gifted child, as both are defined in AS14.30.350, who is enrolled in a special education program, approved by the department, on the last day of the counting period for which a determination is being made, generates [0.025 INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS IF THE CHILD RECEIVES GIFTED SERVICES,ß 0.056 instructional units if the child receives resource services, 0.1 instructional units if the child receives self- contained services, or 0.333 instructional units if the child receives intensive or hospital/homebound services, as those categories of service are defined by the department by regulation, in the funding community in which the child is served. A child may be counted in one special education category only. * Sec. 12. AS14.17.045(b) is amended to read: (b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, in a district that offers a special education program for exceptional children other than gifted children, as both are defined in AS14.30.350, each funding community receives a minimum of 0.25 instructional units for special education for each funding community in which such a child is served or the district receives a minimum of 1.00 instructional units for special education, whichever is greater. * Sec. 13. AS14.17.047 is amended to read: 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3323 SB 244 Sec. 14.17.047. BILINGUAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS. A student for whom an appropriate bilingual program must be provided under regulations adopted by the department, and who is enrolled in a bilingual program, approved by the department, as of the last day of the counting period for which a determination is being made, generates, in the funding community in which the student is served, 0.021 instructional units ªTHE NUMBER OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS THAT IS THE PRODUCT OBTAINED BY MULTIPLYING 0.042 BY THE STUDENTS LANGUAGE DOMINANCE CATEGORY WEIGHT UNDER DEPARTMENT REGULATIONSß. A funding community in which a bilingual program approved by the department is operated receives a minimum of 0.10 instructional units for bilingual education, or a district in which a bilingual program is operated receives a minimum of 1.00 instructional units, whichever is greater. * Sec. 14. AS14.17 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 14.17.048. GIFTED AND TALENTED INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS. Gifted and talented instructional units for a funding community in a district are calculated by (1) multiplying by .045 the elementary and secondary student enrollment in the funding community on the last day of the student counting period under AS14.17.160; and (2) multiplying the product obtained under (1) of this section by a supplemental revenue weighting factor specified in regulations adopted by the department. * Sec. 15. AS14.17 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 14.17.065. SUPPLEMENTAL EQUALIZATION AID. (a) In addition to state foundation aid for which a district may qualify under AS14.17.021, a school district is eligible to receive supplemental equalization funds as follows: (1) in a city or borough school district, supplemental equalization aid is equal to a (A) state share under the following formula: funding = Vs/(Vs + Vi) x Vs x 2.5 mills x District ADM; (B) local share under the following formula: funding = Vs x 2.5 mills x District ADM - the amount determined under (A) of this paragraph; 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3324 SB 244 (2) in a regional educational attendance area, supplemental equalization aid is equal to the amount determined under the formula provided under (1)(A) of this subsection in that regional educational attendance area. (b) In this section, (1) "Vi" means the amount determined by dividing the full and true value of the taxable real and personal property in the district as calculated under AS14.17.140 and AS29.45.110 by the District ADM for the same fiscal year for which the valuation of real and personal property was made; (2) "Vs" means the amount determined by dividing the sum of the property valuations of all districts in the state by the total ADM of all districts in the state. * Sec. 16. AS14.17.080 is amended to read: Sec. 14.17.080. STUDENT COUNT ESTIMATES. Each district shall prepare and submit to the department, by November20 [OCTOBER15ß of each fiscal year, in the manner and on forms prescribed by the department, an estimate of its average daily membership and other student count data for the succeeding fiscal year, upon which computations can be made of the amount of estimated state foundation aid for which the district will be eligible under AS14.17.021 in that fiscal year. In making this estimate for the succeeding fiscal year, the district shall consider its average daily membership in the current fiscal year, other student count data, the pattern of growth or decline in preceding years, and other pertinent information available to the district. The preliminary reports required by this section are the basis for estimating the need for state foundation aid for the next fiscal year. * Sec. 17. AS14.17.160(b) is amended to read: (b) Upon written request and for good cause shown, the commissioner may permit a district to use a 20-school-day counting period from the same school year other than the periods set out in (a) of this section. However, the counting period must be 20 consecutive school days. * Sec. 18. TRANSITION: REGULATIONS. The Department of Education may immediately proceed to adopt regulations necessary to implement this Act. The regulations take effect under the Administrative Procedure Act, but not before July1, 1996. * Sec. 19. Section 18 of this Act takes effect immediately under AS01.10.070(c). 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3325 SB 244 * Sec. 20. Except as provided in sec. 19 of this Act, this Act takes effect July1, 1996." Senator Phillips moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Adams objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Hoffman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Salo, Zharoff and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Halford moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 7. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Halford offered Amendment No. 7 : Add new section 4: Notwithstanding any other provision of law AS 14.17 shall not be applied for funding public education after June 30, 1997. Renumber remaining sections. Senator Halford moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Duncan objected. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3326 SB 244 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff and so, Amendment No. 7 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am "An Act relating to transportation of public school students; relating to school construction grants; relating to state foundation aid and supplementary state aid for education; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Hoffman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Green, Kelly, Leman, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Halford moved the effective date clause. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3327 SB 244 The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(FIN) am Effective Date Vote YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Kelly, Taylor and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Honoring - Daniel Lee Henry Representative(s) Mackie Senator(s) Zharoff, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Sharp, Donley, Green Honoring - Nora Guinn Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Sharp, Leman, Green In Memoriam - Patricia Gettinger Representative(s) Vezey Senator(s) Miller, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Sharp, Donley, Green In Memoriam - Mary Lou Davis Representative(s) Vezey Senator(s) Miller, Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Sharp, Donley, Green 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3328 In Memoriam - Cavelila Andrew Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Zharoff, Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Sharp, Green 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. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 70 SENATE BILL NO. 70 An Act relating to the public school foundation program; and providing for an effective date which had been placed at the bottom of today's calendar (page 3262) was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 70 be held to the April 19 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 386 Zero fiscal note for the Community and Regional Affairs Senate Committee Substitute for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 386(JUD) An Act relating to cruelty to animals and to the power of first and second class boroughs to prohibit cruelty to animals published today from Department of Law. HB 466 Fiscal note for the Community and Regional Affairs Senate Committee Substitute for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 466(FIN) am An Act establishing the Adak Reuse Authority published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3329 ENGROSSMENT SB 244 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am An Act relating to transportation of public school students; relating to school construction grants; relating to state foundation aid and supplementary state aid for education; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 321 SENATE BILL NO. 321 am An Act relating to incompetency to stand trial was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 413 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. ENROLLMENT SB 84 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) An Act making a special appropriation to the principal of the permanent fund 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 2:20 p.m., April 16, 1996. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., April 17, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:45 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1996 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3330 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 APR 17 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- + SB 322DISTRIBUTION OF NATIONAL FOREST INCOME <BILL HELD TO 4/19/96> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 19 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 322DISTRIBUTION OF NATIONAL FOREST INCOME BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 16 TUESDAY 8:30 AM SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CAPITAL BUDGET: AHFC CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS APR 16 TUESDAY 9:30 AM SB 98PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT SB 229STATE TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SB 287UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS SB 301POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION HJR 5LIMITING TERMS OF STATE LEGISLATORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3331 FINANCE CONTINUED APR 17 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM ********CANCELLED******** SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: CAPITAL BUDGET (AHFC CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS) CONTINUED APR 17 WEDNESDAY 3:00 PM -MEETING POSTPONED TO AFTER SESSION- SB 98PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT SB 229STATE TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SB 287UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS SB 301POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION SB 275STATE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES & PROCEDURES SB 283DOCUMENT FILING, INDEXING, & RECORDING SB 284FOUR DAM POOL & POWER DEVELOPMENT FUND HJR 5LIMITING TERMS OF STATE LEGISLATORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 18 THURSDAY 9:00 AM HB 466ADAK REUSE AUTHORITY SB 314RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE OWNERSHIP <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 19 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 318NORTH STAR OIL & GAS LEASE AMENDMENT <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 17 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 19 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 17 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3332 JUDICIARY CONTINUED APR 19 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD + SB 191ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM + HB 341TAX APPEALS/ASSESSMENT/LEVY/COLLECTION + HB 314VIOLATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 16 TUESDAY 1:30 PM HB 457UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF OCCUPATION <BILL HELD TO 4/18> + HB 428LEASE-PURCHASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY <BILL HELD TO 4/18> HB 497CHIROPRACTIC PEER REVIEW <BILL HELD TO 4/18> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 18 THURSDAY 1:30 PM HB 405BD OF OPTOMETRISTS; OPTICIANS HB 432VETERINARY LICENSING HB 457UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF OCCUPATION HB 428LEASE-PURCHASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY HB 497CHIROPRACTIC PEER REVIEW BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 17 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + ALASKA OIL & GAS CONSERVATION COMM. CONFIRMATION HEARING: J. DAVID NORTON + HB 325NO. SLOPE HEAVY OIL ROYALTY MODIFICATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 19 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + BOARD OF GAME CONFIRMATION HEARINGS + HB 388OIL & GAS LEASING; BEST INT. FINDINGS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-16 Senate Journal Page 3333 RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 16 TUESDAY 10:50 AM HB 412APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 413APPROPRIATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 16 TUESDAY 3:45 PM HB 210PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING/TESTING <BILL POSTPONED TO 4/18> HB 364ELECTION CRIMES; INTERFERENCE W/VOTING <BILL POSTPONED TO 4/18> HB 384PIONEERS' HOME - INABILITY TO PAY <BILL POSTPONED TO 4/18> HB 437JUDICIAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION <BILL POSTPONED TO 4/18> BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED + SB 314RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE OWNERSHIP APR 18 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 3101996 REVISOR'S BILL HB 210PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING/TESTING HB 364ELECTION CRIMES; INTERFERENCE W/VOTING HB 384PIONEERS' HOME - INABILITY TO PAY <PENDING REFERRAL> HB 437JUDICIAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 16 TUESDAY 3:45 PM SB 222AIDEA OPERATIONS/PROJECTS/LOANS HB 526AIDEA OPERATIONS/PROJECTS/LOANS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 18 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 290APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & OTHERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD