Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-04-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3377 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday One Hundred Third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:12 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senator Hoffman was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Ellis, Frank, Halford, Sharp were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Wayne Coggins of the Cornerstone Family Ministries. Senator Adams led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred second legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senators Ellis, Halford, Sharp was noted. 3377 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3378 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE SB 240 Message of April 18 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 240 An Act relating to the statewide bonding pool for the reclamation activities imposed on mining operations, and extending the pool's use to surface coal mining projects. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 241 Message of April 18 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 241 An Act relating to the use of studded tires on the Sterling Highway. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages of April 18 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 25 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Declaring May 15, 1996, 381st Intelligence Squadron Logistics Division Day. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3379 HCR 26 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Relating to creation of the Public Inebriate Task Force. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 110 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 110(STA) am BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the confidentiality of certain information in motor vehicle records. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 436 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 436(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to purchase and sale of mobile homes by mobile home dealers; to mobile home titles; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 515 HOUSE BILL NO. 515 am BY REPRESENTATIVES WILLIAMS, Brown, entitled: An Act repealing a restriction on the use of youth residential services grants that prohibits use of the grants for capital assets; and providing for an effective date. 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3380 HB 515 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The presence of Senator Frank was noted. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 301 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 301 An Act relating to postsecondary education and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN), entitled: An Act relating to postsecondary education; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Rieger, Phillips, Zharoff, Sharp. Fiscal notes for the committee substitute published today from Department of Education (3), Department of Revenue. Previous fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. 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 Administration. HB 284 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) An Act relating to the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Duncan, Salo. Previous House fiscal note and zero fiscal notes. 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3381 HB 284 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 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 Public Safety. HB 405 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 405(STA) am An Act relating to the Board of Examiners in Optometry; relating to licensure of dispensing opticians; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Torgerson. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 432 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 432 An Act relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Torgerson, Duncan. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 457 Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 457(STA) An Act relating to the unlicensed practice of certain occupations for which licenses are required. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Torgerson. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3382 HB 497 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 497 An Act relating to chiropractic peer review; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Relating to support for the Alaska Community College system within the University of Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. SJR 41 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, Relating to opposing the American Heritage Areas Program. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 325 SENATE BILL NO. 325 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to state health insurance. 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3383 SB 325 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR 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 held to the April 19 calendar (page 3328) was read the second time. Senator Adams rose to a point of order regarding Masons Manual of Legislative Procedure Sections 65.1, 67, 143, 179, 398.2 and 401.4 on SENATE BILL NO. 70. President Pearce ruled that SENATE BILL NO. 70 was properly before the Senate and the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 70 was not in order. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 70 be held in second reading to the April 22 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 64 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 3344) was before the Senate. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am be held to the April 22 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3384 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 308 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 308(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 308(JUD) An Act relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including nonprobate transfers, guardianships, trusts, and multiple-party accounts; relating to the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 308(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Duncan, Ellis Excused: Hoffman and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 308(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Donley gave notice of reconsideration. CITATIONS In Celebration of Matanuska Maid's 60th Anniversary Representative(s) Ogan, Kohring, Masek, G. Phillips Senator(s) Green, Leman, Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Hoffman, Rieger, R. Phillips, Lincoln, Kelly, Taylor, Halford Honoring - Trajan Shaka Langdon Senator(s) Donley, Green, Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Salo, Rieger, Lincoln, Kelly, Taylor, Leman 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3385 Honoring - Henrietta M. Nugen on Her Retirement Senator(s) Halford, Green, Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Rieger, R. Phillips, Lincoln, Kelly, Taylor, Leman Representative(s) Kohring, Ogan Honoring - Leslie and Dorothy Fetrow on Their 50th Wedding Anniversary Senator(s) Halford, R. Phillips, Miller, Green, Pearce, Zharoff, Duncan, Hoffman, Donley, Lincoln, Kelly, Taylor, Leman Representative(s) Willis Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 304 Senator Halford, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 304 An Act relating to eligibility for the longevity bonus program; and providing for an effective date. Objections were heard. Senator Duncan announced a minority caucus upon recess. RECESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess for the purpose of a majority caucus. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:51 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 12:11 p.m. 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3386 UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED SB 304 Objections to waiving the Finance referral on the bill were withdrawn. There being no further objections, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 22, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1996 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3387 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 19 FRIDAY 1:30 PM ********CANCELLED******** - MEETING WILL BE RESCHEDULED - SB 322DISTRIBUTION OF NATIONAL FOREST INCOME BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 22 MONDAY 1:30 PM + HB 192AHFC HOUSING LOANS + HB 322GRANTS FOR HOUSING FOR DISASTER VICTIMS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 24 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 26 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3388 FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 19 FRIDAY 8:30 AM 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 HB 466ADAK REUSE AUTHORITY HJR 5LIMITING TERMS OF STATE LEGISLATORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 22 MONDAY 10:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 23 TUESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 24 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED APR 25 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 19 FRIDAY 9:00 AM ********CANCELLED******** BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 22 MONDAY 9:00 AM HB 393MANAGED CARE PROGRAM FOR MEDICAID <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 325STATE HEALTH INSURANCE HCR 27TEEN PREGNANCY EDUCATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 24 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 26 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3389 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 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 APR 22 MONDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARINGS: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE AK BAR STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT ALASKA JUDICIAL COUNCIL VIOLENT CRIMES COMPENSATION BOARD ALASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD APR 24 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 110CONFIDENTIALITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS + SB 324CIVIL ARBITRATION AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES <PENDING REFERRAL> + HB 295PROPERTY HELD BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES + HB 90CONVENING LEGISLATURE AFTER GOV ELECTION APR 26 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 23 TUESDAY 1:30 PM GOVERNOR'S CONFIRMATIONS SB 323INVESTMENTS BY FIDUCIARIES HB 533ALASKA AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORP. BOARD BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 25 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 179REGULATION OF ESCROW ACCOUNTS HB 434UNCLAIMED PROPERTY SB 273NATIVE HANDICRAFTS & INSTATE PRODUCTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3390 RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 19 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + BOARD OF GAME CONFIRMATION HEARINGS + HB 388OIL & GAS LEASING; BEST INT. FINDINGS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 22 MONDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD INCLUDING: + HB 325NO. SLOPE HEAVY OIL ROYALTY MODIFICATION APR 24 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + HB 394SHALLOW NATURAL GAS LEASING + CONFIRMATION HEARING: DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 26 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + BOARD OF FISH CONFIRMATION HEARINGS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 27 SATURDAY 3:30 PM -- TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED -- CONTINUATION OF BOARD OF FISH CONFIRMATION HEARINGS (IF NECESSARY) ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 22 MONDAY 10:50 AM SB 98PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT <PENDING REFERRAL> APR 23 TUESDAY 0:00 AM UPON ADJOURNMENT HB 158CIVIL LIABILITY HB 465TEACHERS/ADMINISTRATORS/COLL. BARGAINING SB 141LEGISLATIVE ETHICS <BILL POSTPONED> ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3391 STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 19 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -LOCATION CHANGE TO FAHRENKAMP RM 203- CONTINUATION OF 4/18 MEETING WHICH RECESSED TO A CALL OF THE CHAIR SB 203TASK FORCE ON RECYCLING INDUSTRIES SB 3101996 REVISOR'S BILL SB 314RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE OWNERSHIP BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 23 TUESDAY 3:30 PM HB 364ELECTION CRIMES; INTERFERENCE W/VOTING HB 384PIONEERS' HOME - INABILITY TO PAY <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED APR 25 THURSDAY 3:30 PM HB 63DOG MUSHING VANITY PLATES HB 249MCGRATH KUSKOKWIM RIVER ICE CLASSIC HB 359APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR BDS & COMM'NS BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 20 SATURDAY 11:00 AM CONTINUATION OF 4/18/96 MEETING WHICH RECESSED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR SB 290APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & OTHERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 23 TUESDAY 1:30 PM HB 526AIDEA OPERATIONS/PROJECTS/LOANS + CONFIRMATION HEARING - BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 25 THURSDAY 1:30 PM HB 517MOTOR VEHICLES: REGULATION & INSURANCE HJR 65FAA REGULATIONS ON CREW FLIGHT TIME BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1996-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3392 OTHER MEETINGS MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 19 FRIDAY 11:51 AM MAJORITY CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- MINORITY CAUCUS APR 19 FRIDAY 11:51 AM MINORITY CAUCUS