Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-04-29 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3687 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:40 a.m. The roll showed twelve members present. Senators Adams, Donley, Duncan, Halford, Hoffman, Miller, Rieger, Taylor were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Ms. Beverly Haywood of the Unitarian Fellowship. Senator Kelly led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. The presence of Senators Hoffman, Adams, Duncan, Halford, Taylor, Miller was noted. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred twelfth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 3687 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3688 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS University of Alaska Board of Regents Joe L. Hayes, Jr. - Fairbanks Appointed 05/31/95; Expires 05/31/97 President Pearce changed the referral of the above appointment for legislative confirmation to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The appointment for confirmation was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. HB 352 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 352 An Act giving notice of and approving a lease-purchase agreement with the City of Palmer for a fire management facility at the Palmer Airport and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 352(FIN) An Act giving notice of and approving a lease- purchase agreement with the City of Palmer for a fire management facility at the Palmer Airport, and providing for an effective date. (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Donley, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Rieger, Zharoff. Fiscal note for the Senate Committee Substitute published today from Department of Natural Resources. Previous House zero fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 493 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 493(JUD) am An Act relating to treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse and recommended it be replaced with 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3689 HB 493 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 493(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Halford, Cochairs, Senators Rieger, Phillips, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Donley, Zharoff. Previous House fiscal notes, indeterminate fiscal notes and zero fiscal notes apply to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 506 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 506 An Act relating to establishment of a fire fighting and safety training program by the University of Alaska. Signing no recommendation: Senator Green, Chair, Senator Ellis. Signing do pass: Senators Leman, Salo. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SCR 21 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 292, relating to searches by peace officers who enforce fish and game laws, to false statements and omissions in regard to application for fish and game licenses, tags, and permits, and to nonresident hunters. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp, Salo. Zero fiscal note published today from the Rules Committee. The resolution is on today's calendar. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3690 HB 104 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(JUD) am An Act relating to disclosures of information about certain minors. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 272 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(FIN) An Act relating to municipal taxation of motor vehicles; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 292 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 292(RLS) An Act relating to false statements and omissions in regard to application for fish and game licenses, tags, and permits and to nonresident hunters. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 393 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(FIN) An Act relating to managed care for recipients of medical assistance; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 404 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(STA) An Act relating to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3691 HB 497 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 497 An Act relating to chiropractic peer review; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. The presence of Senators Donley, Rieger was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 104 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(JUD) am An Act relating to disclosures of information about certain minors was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3658. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall the bill be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CS SSHB 104(FIN) 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 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3692 HB 104 and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) will appear on the April 30 calendar. HB 272 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(FIN) An Act relating to municipal taxation of motor vehicles; 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 3151. Senator Adams objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Adams objected. The question being: Shall the bill be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 272(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Zharoff Absent: Salo and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(FIN) will appear on the April 30 calendar. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3693 HB 393 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(FIN) An Act relating to managed care for recipients of medical assistance; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Green moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3658. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(HES) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 13: Delete , if feasible Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senators Kelly, Green objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 393(HES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Torgerson and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Lincoln objected. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3694 HB 393 The question being: Shall the bill be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 393(HES) 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. 393(HES) will appear on the April 30 calendar. HB 404 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(STA) An Act relating to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(STA) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(STA) An Act relating to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3695 HB 404 CSHB 404(STA) 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, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(STA) 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 497 HOUSE BILL NO. 497 An Act relating to chiropractic peer review; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall the bill be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 497 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. HOUSE BILL NO. 497 will appear on the April 30 calendar. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3696 SENATE RESOLUTIONS IN SECOND READING SCR 21 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 292, relating to searches by peace officers who enforce fish and game laws, to false statements and omissions in regard to application for fish and game licenses, tags, and permits, and to nonresident hunters, which had been referred to the Rules Committee (page 2495) was before the Senate on final passage. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 be held to the April 30 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILLS IN SECOND READING HB 292 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 292(RLS) An Act relating to false statements and omissions in regard to application for fish and game licenses, tags, and permits and to nonresident hunters be held to the April 30 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. RECONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILLS HB 18 Senator Kelly requested that the reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 18 An Act amending the statute of limitations applicable to civil actions brought against peace officers and coroners be taken up at this time. HOUSE BILL NO. 18 was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 18 An Act amending the statute of limitations applicable to civil actions brought against peace officers and coroners pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3697 HB 18 HB 18 Third Reading - On Reconsideration 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 18 passed the Senate on reconsideration, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 265 Senator Leman requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FSH) An Act relating to the export of live dungeness crab be taken up at this time. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FSH) was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FSH) An Act relating to the export of live dungeness crab pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 265(FSH) Third Reading - On Reconsideration 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, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FSH) passed the Senate on reconsideration, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3698 RECONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 27 Senator Hoffman requested that the reconsideration on HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 am Relating to prevention of teenage pregnancy by implementation of the Sugar Baby project, be taken up at this time. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 am was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 am Relating to prevention of teenage pregnancy by implementation of the Sugar Baby project, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 27 am Second Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Absent: Rieger and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 am passed the Senate on reconsideration, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. RECONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILLS HB 22 Senator Duncan requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 22(FIN) An Act relating to long-term plans of certain state agencies and recommendations regarding elimination of duplication in state agency functions be taken up at this time. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3699 HB 22 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 22(FIN) was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 22(FIN) An Act relating to long-term plans of certain state agencies and recommendations regarding elimination of duplication in state agency functions pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 22(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Zharoff and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 22(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 180 Senator Kelly requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) An Act authorizing the commissioner of natural resources to negotiate and enter into timber sale contracts that provide for local manufacture of high value-added wood products; and establishing an Alaska Forest Products Research and Marketing Program within the Department of Commerce and Economic Development be taken up. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) was before the Senate on reconsideration. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3700 SB 180 The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) An Act authorizing the commissioner of natural resources to negotiate and enter into timber sale contracts that provide for local manufacture of high value-added wood products; and establishing an Alaska Forest Products Research and Marketing Program within the Department of Commerce and Economic Development pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 180(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Ellis, Lincoln, Torgerson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. RECONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 65 Senator Taylor requested that the reconsideration on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65 Relating to proposed Federal Aviation Administration regulations establishing crew member flight time limitations, be taken up at this time. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65 was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65 Relating to proposed Federal Aviation Administration regulations establishing crew member flight time limitations, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3701 HJR 65 HJR 65 Third Reading - On Reconsideration 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, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65 passed the Senate on reconsideration, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 201 Senator Adams requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 201(FIN) An Act relating to the employment of emergency fire-fighting personnel by the commissioner of natural resources be taken up. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 201(FIN) was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 201(FIN) An Act relating to the employment of emergency fire-fighting personnel by the commissioner of natural resources pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 201(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 201(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3702 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Standing Committee Reports. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. RECESS Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to 7:00 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 1:52 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 7:47 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CONTINUED THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 158 Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(RLS) An Act relating to civil actions; amending Rules 13(e), 68, 79(b), 82(b), and 95, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure be held to the April 30 calendar. Senator Miller called the Senate. The call was satisfied. There being no objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(RLS) will appear on the April 30 calendar. The Senate returned to: MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of April 29 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3703 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 342 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 342(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to water quality. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS HB 295 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(2d JUD) An Act relating to forfeitures of property; and relating to the custody and disposition of property in the custody of municipal law enforcement agencies. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Adams. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 394 Fiscal note for the Resources Committee Substitute for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 394(FIN) am An Act authorizing shallow natural gas leasing from sources within 3,000 feet of the surface; relating to regulation of natural gas exploration facilities for purposes of preparation of discharge prevention and contingency plans and compliance with financial responsibility requirements; addressing the relationship between shallow natural gas and other natural resources; and adding, in the exemption from obtaining a waste disposal permit for disposal of waste produced from drilling, a reference to shallow natural gas published today from Department of Natural Resources. HB 456 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 456(L&C) An Act relating to the Board of Storage Tank Assistance; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Halford, Taylor, Pearce. Signing do pass: Senator Green. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3704 HB 456 Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 457 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 457(STA) An Act relating to the unlicensed practice of certain occupations for which licenses are required and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 457(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Green, Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Adams. Previous House zero fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 538 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 538(2d FSH) An Act relating to vessels participating in the Bering Sea Korean hair crab fishery; relating to a vessel permit limited entry system; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Frank, Halford. Signing do not pass: Senator Pearce. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CONTINUED HB 397 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(FIN) was read the third time. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3705 HB 397 The question being: Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(FIN) An Act relating to the fisheries resource landing tax and to the seafood marketing assessment; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CS SSHB 397(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Adams and so, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(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. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. HB 446 HOUSE BILL NO. 446 am was read the third time. Senators Miller, Rieger, Ellis, Salo, Leman, Green moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 446 am An Act allowing home rule municipalities to bring actions for certain injunctive relief relating to nuisances pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3706 HB 446 HB 446 am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Pearce and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 446 am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 58 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 58(RES) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 58(RES) Relating to reauthorization and reform of the Endangered Species Act, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 58(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage 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, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 58(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3707 CITATIONS In Memoriam - Robert J. Piacenza, Ph.D. Representative(s) Davies Senator(s) Duncan, Zharoff, Lincoln Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 136 Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 136 An Act making appropriations for capital project matching grant funds and to capitalize funds; making, amending, and repealing capital appropriations; and providing for an effective date be returned to the Finance Committee. Without objection, the bill was taken from the Rules Committee and returned to the Finance Committee. SB 300 Memorandum dated April 18 from Division of Legal Services, Legislative Affairs Agency: In accordance with Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules, I am reporting the following clerical error to SENATE BILL NO. 300 An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, primarily to investment securities; amending Rule 8(d), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date that has been corrected in enrolling: Page 48, line 30: Delete certified Insert certificated ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3708 ENGROSSMENT SB 180 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) An Act authorizing the commissioner of natural resources to negotiate and enter into timber sale contracts that provide for local manufacture of high value-added wood products; and establishing an Alaska Forest Products Research and Marketing Program within the Department of Commerce and Economic Development was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 201 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 201(FIN) An Act relating to the employment of emergency fire-fighting personnel by the commissioner of natural resources was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., April 30, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1996 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3709 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 FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 29 MONDAY 9:00 AM HB 493INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT:ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE HB 109PHONE DIRECTORY LISTING/SOLICITATIONS/ADS SB 285DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MANAGMNT & ASSESSMT HB 211VOTER REGISTRATION & ELECTIONS HB 314VIOLATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS HB 57LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVERS HB 110CONFIDENTIALITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS HB 405BD OF OPTOMETRISTS; OPTICIANS HB 436MOBILE HOME DEALERS & TITLES SB 215OMNIBUS STATE AGENCY OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SB 216OMNIBUS STATE FEES & COST ASSESSMENTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED - MEETING RECESSED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR - 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3710 FINANCE CONTINUED APR 30 TUESDAY 8:30 AM SB 136APPROP: FY 96 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET SB 215OMNIBUS STATE AGENCY OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SB 216OMNIBUS STATE FEES & COST ASSESSMENTS SB 191ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM HB 109PHONE DIRECTORY LISTING/SOLICITATIONS/ADS SB 285DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MANAGMNT & ASSESSMT HB 211VOTER REGISTRATION & ELECTIONS HB 314VIOLATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDERS HB 57LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVERS HB 110CONFIDENTIALITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS HB 405BD OF OPTOMETRISTS; OPTICIANS HB 436MOBILE HOME DEALERS & TITLES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED MAY 01 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED MAY 02 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED MAY 03 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED MAY 06 MONDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 29 MONDAY 9:00 AM HB 506UNIVERSITY FIRE FIGHTING PROGRAM HB 529APPROVE CENTRALIZED PUBLIC HEALTH LAB MAY 01 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM CONFIRMATION HEARING OF GOV.'S APPOINTMENTS: U OF A BOARD OF REGENTS - JOE L. HAYES, JR. HB 529APPROVE CENTRALIZED PUBLIC HEALTH LAB ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3711 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 29 MONDAY 1:30 PM - WILL MEET AFTER MAJORITY CAUCUS - HB 365MINOR IN POSSESSION OF TOBACCO HB 457UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF OCCUPATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED MAY 01 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED MAY 03 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 30 TUESDAY 1:30 PM HB 434UNCLAIMED PROPERTY SB 273NATIVE HANDICRAFTS & INSTATE PRODUCTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 29 MONDAY 3:30 PM + HJR 66OPPOSE AMERICAN HERITAGE AREAS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: + HB 191MANAGEMENT OF STATE LAND AND RESOURCES + HB 342WATER QUALITY STANDARDS + HB 538HAIR CRAB VESSELS; LTD ENTRY FOR VESSELS BILLS RESCHEDULED FROM 4/27/96: HB 58CHICKALOON FLATS CRITICAL HABITAT AREA HB 456BOARD OF STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE MAY 01 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAY 03 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3712 RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 29 MONDAY 10:30 AM HB 104DISCLOSURE OF JUVENILE RECORDS HB 370LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE HB 393MANAGED CARE PROGRAM FOR MEDICAID BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: SB 141LEGISLATIVE ETHICS APR 30 TUESDAY 12:00 PM HB 295PROPERTY HELD BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES HB 352APPROVE PALMER AIRPORT FIRE BLDG. HB 457UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF OCCUPATION HB 493INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT:ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE HB 538HAIR CRAB VESSELS; LTD ENTRY FOR VESSELS SB 141LEGISLATIVE ETHICS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 30 TUESDAY 3:30 PM HJR 61ANCHORAGE VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE HCR 25381ST INTELL.SQUADRON DIVISION DAY + HB 198PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCES HB 490FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BIDCO BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED, INCLUDING: HB 63DOG MUSHING VANITY PLATES + HB 249MCGRATH KUSKOKWIM RIVER ICE CLASSIC HB 359APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR BDS & COMM'NS MAY 02 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION FAHRENKAMP ROOM 211 APR 29 MONDAY 4:00 PM TIME CHANGE TO 4:00 PM IS TENTATIVE *****NOTE LOCATION CHANGE******** SB 290APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & OTHERS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 30 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SJR 42CONSTRUCTION OF ALASKA HIGHWAY BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3713 JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 412 SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 29 MONDAY 3:00 PM RESCHEDULED FROM 04/28/96 - JOINT WITH CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 413 - HB 412APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET COMMERCE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS LAW NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION APR 30 TUESDAY 3:00 PM - JOINT WITH CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 413 - HB 412APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET EDUCATION PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 413 SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 29 MONDAY 3:00 PM RESCHEDULED FROM 4/28/96 - JOINT WITH CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 412 - HB 413APPROPRIATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMMERCE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS LAW NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSFERS TO CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION APR 30 TUESDAY 3:00 PM - JOINT WITH CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 412 - HB 413APPROPRIATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSERS TO CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION 1996-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3714 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 01 WEDNESDAY 12:30 PM LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON SCR 8 SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 30 TUESDAY 8:00 AM SCR 8APPROVING LEG. OPEN MEETINGS GUIDELINES OTHER MEETINGS MAJORITY CAUCUS APR 29 MONDAY 1:55 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- MINORITY CAUCUS APR 29 MONDAY 1:55 PM MINORITY CAUCUS