Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-04-22 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1229 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 22, 1997 One Hundredth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:19 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representative Brice had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Barnes was excused due to a family emergency. Representatives Hanley and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Alberta Bolima of the Baha'i Faith. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: O thou merciful God! O thou who art mighty and powerful! O thou most kind Father! These servants have gathered together, turning to Thee, supplicating Thy threshold, desiring Thine endless bounties from Thy great assurance. They have no purpose save Thy good pleasure. They have no intention save service to the world of humanity. O God! Make this assemblage radiant. Make the hearts merciful. Confer the bounties of the Holy Spirit. Endow them with a Power from heaven. Bless them with Heavenly minds. Increase their sincerity, so that with all humility and contrition they may turn to Thy kingdom and be occupied with the service of humanity. May each one become a brilliant star. May each one become beautiful in color and redolent of fragrance in the kingdom of God. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1230 O kind Father! Confer Thy blessings. Consider not our shortcomings. Shelter us under Thy protection. Remember not our sins. Heal us with Thy mercy. We are weak; Thou art mighty. We are poor; Thou art rich. We are sick; Thou art Physician. We are needy; Thou art most generous. O God! Endow us with Thy providence. Thou art the Powerful. Thou art the giver. Thou art the beneficent. Abdu'l-Baha The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Berkowitz. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 99th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR SB 56 A letter dated April 21, 1997, was received from Pat Pourchot, Legislative Director, Office of the Governor, stating pursuant to the veto override of the following: SENATE BILL NO. 56 am H An Act relating to tourist oriented directional signs that are 90 inches in width and 18 inches in height, relating to penalties for violations related to outdoor advertising, and annulling a regulation of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing and the following chapter number was assigned: Chapter No. 10, SLA 1997 Effective Date: July 20, 1997 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1231 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SB 35 A message dated April 21, 1997, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 35(FIN), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(FIN) am H An Act relating to management of state land, water, and land and water as part of a state park, recreational or special management area, or preserve; relating to reports to the legislature concerning prohibitions or restrictions of traditional means of access for traditional recreational uses within a park, recreational or special management area, or preserve; requiring legislative approval before certain land managed under AS 41.21 may be closed or have access restricted; relating to Chilkat State Park. SB 41 A message dated April 21, 1997, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 41(FIN), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 41(JUD) An Act relating to environmental audits to determine compliance with certain laws, permits, and regulations. SB 109 A message dated April 21, 1997, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 109(FIN) am, thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(FIN) An Act relating to land used for agricultural purposes and to state land classified for agricultural purposes or subject to the restriction of use for agricultural purposes only; and annulling certain program regulations of the Department of Natural Resources that relate to agricultural land and agricultural homesteads. SB 136 A message dated April 21, 1997, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 136(FIN) am, thus adopting: 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1232 SB 136 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 136(FIN) An Act relating to state fiscal procedures, to the state budget, to agency performance reports, and to appropriation bills. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS A message dated April 21, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: SB 55 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: An Act relating to the definition of certain state receipts to state fiscal procedures, to the state budget, to agency performance reports, and to appropriation bills, eliminating the authority of a department to award a grant to a recipient other than the one named in the appropriation or allocation for the grant; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 89 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(L&C) by the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: An Act relating to regulation of barbers and hairdressers; extending the termination date of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. SB 105 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1233 SB 105 An Act relating to legislative and executive branch ethics; relating to campaign finances for candidates for state office; relating to the conduct and regulation of lobbyists with respect to public officials; relating to the filing of disclosures by certain state employees and officials; making a conforming amendment to the definition of 'public official' for employment security statutes; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Resources Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Mary Coffey Marshburn as a member of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Marlene A. Johnson Bruce C. Twomley as members of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission; and, Larry Engel Robert E. Dersham as members of the Board of Fisheries. The reports were signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co- chairs; and, Representatives Masek, Barnes, Dyson, Green, Nicholia and Joule. The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1234 HB 124 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 124 An Act relating to items not subject to collective bargaining and to application of the Public Employment Relations Act to municipalities and other political subdivisions. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 124(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Green, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do not pass (2): Croft, Berkowitz No recommendation (3): James, Porter, Green Amend (1): Bunde The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 124(JUD): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 3/12/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Labor, 3/12/97 HB 124 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Therriault was noted. HB 153 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 153 An Act relating to the eligibility of aliens for state public assistance and medical assistance programs affected by federal welfare reform legislation; and providing for an effective date. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1235 HB 153 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Therriault, Hanley, Kelly, Mulder, Kohring, Davies, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis, Foster The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 153(FIN): Fiscal notes (3), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/24/97 Zero fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/24/97 HB 153 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 198 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 198 An Act relating to regional dive fishery development associations and to dive fishery management assessments; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 198(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Grussendorf, Foster, Martin, Davies No recommendation (4): Therriault, Kelly, Davis, Moses 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1236 HB 198 The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 198(FIN): Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 4/10/97 Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 4/10/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 4/10/97 HB 198 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 75 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj 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. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am S(brf fld S) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date. requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: CATEGORY I House and Senate Identical Department of Administration Longevity Bonus 1 Longevity Bonus Grants 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1237 HB 75 Senior Services 3 Nutrition, Transportation and Support Services 4 Senior Employment Services 5 Home and Community Based Care 7 Senior Residential Services Labor Agreements Miscellaneous Items 12 Labor Agreements Miscellaneous Items Centralized Administrative Services 19 Group Health Insurance Retirement and Benefits 27 Retirement and Benefits 28 Elected Public Officers Retirement System Benefits Risk Management 32 Risk Management Information Services 34 Information Service Fund Front Section Public Communications Services 37 Public Broadcasting - Radio 38 Public Broadcasting - T.V. Division of Motor Vehicles 41 Driver Services Department of Commerce and Economic Development Banking, Securities, and Corp 2 Banking, Securities and Corporations Investments 12 Investments AIDEA 14 Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority 15 Alaska Energy Authority Operations and Maintenance Alaska Aerospace Devel Corp 18 Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Alaska Science and Technology Foundation 19 Alaska Science and Technology Foundation Department of Community & Regional Affairs Senior Citizens/Disabled Veterans Tax Relief 6 Renters' Equivalency Rebate National Forest Receipts 7 National Forest Receipts 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1238 HB 75 Municipal Revenue Sharing 8 State Revenue Sharing 9 Municipal Assistance Local Government Assistance 14 National Petroleum Reserve Program Child Assistance 17 Day Care Assistance Programs Employment Training/Rural Development 20 State Training and Employment Department of Corrections Administration & Operations 2 Parole Board 3 Correctional Academy 4 Administrative Services 5 Data and Word Processing 6 Facility-Capital Improvement Unit 7 Inmate Health Care 8 Inmate Programs 9 Correctional Industries Administration 10 Correctional Industries Product Cost 11 Institution Director's Office 12 Anvil Mountain Correctional Center 13 Combined Hiland Mountain Correctional Center 14 Cook Inlet Correctional Center 15 Fairbanks Correctional Center 16 Ketchikan Correctional Center 17 Lemon Creek Correctional Center 18 Matanuska-Susitna Correctional Center 19 Palmer Correctional Center 20 Sixth Avenue Correctional Center 21 Spring Creek Correctional Center 22 Wildwood Correctional Center 23 Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center 24 Community Jails 25 Community Corrections Director's Office 26 Northern Region Probation 27 Southcentral Region Probation 28 Southeast Region Probation 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1239 HB 75 Community Corrections 33 Community Residential Centers Department of Education K-12 Support 1 Foundation Program 2 Additional District Support 3 Cigarette Tax Distribution 4 Tuition Students 5 Boarding Home Grants 6 Youth in Detention 7 Schools for the Handicapped 8 Pupil Transportation 9 Child Nutrition 10 Community Schools Teaching and Learning Support 23 Child Nutrition Administration Executive Administration 26 State Board of Education 27 Commissioner's Office 29 Information Services School Finance 30 District Support Services 33 Donated Commodities Commissions and Boards 35 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Vocational Rehabilitation 41 Federal Training Grant 42 Vocational Rehabilitation Administration 44 Disability Determination 45 Special Projects 46 Assistive Technology Alaska Postsecondary Education Commission 53 Program Administration 54 Student Loan Operations 55 Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education- Student Exchange Program 57 Federal Student Aid 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1240 HB 75 Department of Environmental Conservation Air and Water 9 Water Quality Environmental Health 10 Environmental Health Director 13 Laboratory Services 14 Drinking Water Spill Prevention and Response 18 Spill Prevention and Response Director Exxon Restoration 23 Exxon Restoration Department of Fish and Game Commercial Fisheries Management & Development 9 Capital Improvement Position Costs 10 EVOS Restoration Projects Sport Fisheries 14 Special Projects Wildlife Conservation 17 Capital Improvement Position Costs 18 EVOS Restoration Projects Subsistence 31 EVOS Restoration Projects Office of the Governor Commissions/Special Offices 1 Human Rights Commission 2 Alaska Human Resources Investment Council Executive Operations 4 Governor's House 5 Contingency Fund 6 Lieutenant Governor Office of Management & Budget 14 Governmental Coordination Elective Operations 16 General and Primary Elections 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1241 HB 75 Department of Health and Social Services Public Assistance 2 Adult Public Assistance 4 Old Age Assistance-Alaska Longevity Bonus (ALB) Hold Harmless 5 Permanent Fund Dividend Hold Harmless 6 Energy Assistance Program Medical Assistance 9 General Relief Medical 10 Medicaid State Programs 12 Medicaid Permanent Fund Dividend Hold Harmless 13 Medicaid Alaska Longevity Bonus Hold Harmless 14 Indian Health Service Medicaid Contingency Appropriation Front Section 15 Medicaid Non-Facility Front Section 16 Medicaid Facilities Front Section Public Assistance Administration 18 Quality Control Medical Assistance Administration 26 Certification and Licensing 28 Hearings and Appeals 30 Audit Purchased Services 31 Delinquency Prevention 32 Family Preservation 33 Foster Care 35 Foster Care Augmented Rate 36 Foster Care Special Need 37 Foster Care Alaska Youth Initiative 38 Subsidized Adoptions & Guardianship 39 Residential Child Care Youth Facility Services 47 Nome Youth Facility Children's Trust Programs 50 Children's Trust Programs 51 Social Services Block Grant Offset Human Services Community Matching Grant 52 Human Services Community Matching Grant 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1242 HB 75 Maniilaq 53 Maniilaq Social Services 54 Maniilaq Public Health Services 55 Maniilaq Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 56 Maniilaq Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services Norton Sound 57 Norton Sound Social Services 58 Norton Sound Public Health Services 59 Norton Sound Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 60 Norton Sound Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services 61 Norton Sound Sanitation Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium 62 Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Public Health Services 63 Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Alcohol and Drug Abuse 64 Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Mental Health Services Kawerak Social Services 65 Kawerak Social Services Tanana Chiefs Conference 66 Tanana Chiefs Conference Public Health Services 67 Tanana Chiefs Conference Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 68 Tanana Chiefs Conference Mental Health Services Tlingit-Haida 69 Tlingit-Haida Social Services 70 Tlingit-Haida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation 71 Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Public Health Services 72 Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 73 Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Mental Health Services State Health Services 75 Women, Infants and Children 78 Laboratory Services 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1243 HB 75 80 Epidemiology 81 Bureau of Vital Statistics 82 Health Services/Medicaid 83 Community Health/Emergency Medical Services 85 State Medical Examiner 87 Infant Learning Program Grants Public Labs & Radiological 88 Chief of Laboratory and Radiological Services 89 Anchorage Laboratory 91 Juneau Laboratory Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 93 Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) 96 Community Action Against Substance Abuse Grants 97 Correctional ADA Grant Services 98 Rural Services Grants Community Mental Health Grants 99 General Community Mental Health Grants 100 Psychiatric Emergency Services 101 Services to the Chronically Mentally Ill 102 Designated Evaluation and Treatment 103 Services for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Youth Community Developmental Disabilities Grants 104 Community Developmental Disabilities Grants Institutions and Administration 108 Federal Mental Health Projects Mental Health Trust Boards 109 Alaska Mental Health Board 111 Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Administrative Services 114 Personnel and Payroll Department of Labor Employment Security 3 Governor's Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities 4 State Training Employment Program Data Processing 5 Data Processing Fishermens Fund 11 Fishermens Fund 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1244 HB 75 Labor Standards and Safety 16 Alaska Safety Advisory Council Department of Law Civil Division 23 Oil and Gas and Mining Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Alaska National Guard 3 National Guard Military Headquarters 5 Air Guard Facilities Maintenance 6 State Active Duty Veterans' Affairs 13 Veterans' Services Front Section Appropriation 14 Disaster Relief Fund Department of Natural Resources Management and Administration 3 Recorder's Office/Uniform Commercial Code 7 Fairbanks Office Building Chargeback 8 Trustee Council Projects Resource Development 16 Pipeline Coordinator 17 Oil and Hazardous Waste Spill Response Program 18 Mental Health Trust Lands Administration 20 Emergency Firefighters Non-Emergency Projects Parks and Recreation Management 23 Parks Access Non-performing Land Contracts-Frt Section 31 Non-performing land contracts-Front Section Department of Public Safety Fire Prevention 8 Fire Service Training Highway Safety Planning Agency 9 Highway Safety Planning Operations 10 Federal Grants Alaska State Troopers 15 Special Projects 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1245 HB 75 19 Prisoner Transportation 20 Search and Rescue 22 Narcotics Task Force 23 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Village Public Safety Officer Program 26 Administration Alaska Police Standards Council 27 Alaska Police Standards Council Statewide Support 31 Commissioner's Office 34 Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol 36 Alaska Public Safety Information Network 37 Alaska Criminal Records and Identification Department of Revenue Alaska Housing Finance Corporation 7 Rural Housing Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority 9 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Department of Transportation/Public Facilities Engineering and Operations 13 Statewide Capital Improvement Program International Airports 45 International Airport Systems Office Anchorage International Airport 46 Anchorage Airport Field Maintenance 47 Anchorage Airport Building Maintenance 48 Anchorage Airport Safety 49 Anchorage Airport Operations 50 Anchorage Airport Custodial 51 Anchorage Airport Equipment Maintenance 52 Anchorage Airport Administration Fairbanks International Airport 53 Fairbanks Airport Field Maintenance 54 Fairbanks Airport Building Maintenance 55 Fairbanks Airport Safety 56 Fairbanks Airport Operations 57 Fairbanks Airport Custodial 58 Fairbanks Airport Administration 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1246 HB 75 Marine Operations 68 Southwest Shore Operations University of Alaska University of Alaska 1 Unallocated Budget Reductions/Additions University of Alaska Anchorage 9 Kenai Peninsula College 10 Kodiak College 11 Matanuska-Susitna College 12 Prince William Sound Community College University of Alaska Fairbanks 15 Alaska Cooperative Extension 16 Bristol Bay Campus 17 Chukchi Campus 19 Fairbanks Organized Research 20 Interior-Aleutians Campus 21 Kuskokwim Campus 22 Northwest Campus 23 Rural College 24 Tanana Valley Campus University of Alaska Southeast 26 Juneau Campus 27 Ketchikan Campus 28 Sitka Campus Alaska Court System Commission on Judicial Conduct 5 Commission on Judicial Conduct Legislature Legislative Council 4 Salaries and Allowances Statewide Salary Adjustments 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1247 HB 75 CATEGORY II Only Intent Language Differences Department of Administration Public Communications Services 39 Alaska Rural Communications Services Department of Commerce and Economic Development Executive Administration and Development 7 Commissioner's Office Department of Community & Regional Affairs Rural Energy Program--Energy Operations 26 Power Cost Equalization Department of Corrections Administration & Operations 1 Office of the Commissioner Out of State Contracts 34 Out-of-State Contractual Existing Community Residential Centers 35 Existing Community Residential Centers New Community Residential Centers 36 New Community Residential Centers Cultural Relevance Study 38 Cultural Relevance Study Department of Education Alyeska Central School 34 Alyeska Central School Commissions and Boards 36 Alaska State Council on the Arts Department of Health and Social Services State Health Services 77 Healthy Families University of Alaska Statewide Programs and Services 4 Statewide Services 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1248 HB 75 CATEGORY III Substantial Differences Department of Administration Senior Services 2 Pioneers Homes - Numbers 6 Home Health Services - Un-matched 8 Protection, Community Services, and Administration - Numbers 9 Citizens Foster Care Review Panel - Numbers Legal and Advocacy Services 10 Office of Public Advocacy - Numbers 11 Public Defender Agency - Numbers Information Technology Front Section 13 Information Technology Front Section - Un-matched Centralized Administrative Services 14 Office of the Commissioner - Numbers 15 Information Technology - Un-matched 17 Labor Relations - Numbers 18 Administrative Services - Numbers Personnel 20 Personnel - Numbers 21 Alaska Professional Development Institute - Numbers Finance 22 Finance - Numbers Financial Responsibility Act Enforcement 23 Financial Responsibility Act Enforcement - Un-matched General Services 24 Purchasing - Numbers 25 Property Management - Numbers 26 Central Duplicating and Mail - Numbers Tax Appeals 29 Tax Appeals - Numbers Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 30 Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission - Numbers Alaska Public Offices Comm 31 Alaska Public Offices Commission - Numbers Information Services 33 Information Services - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1249 HB 75 Leasing and Facilities 35 Leases - Numbers Public Communications Services 36 Public Broadcasting Commission - Numbers Division of Motor Vehicles 40 Administration - Numbers 42 Field Services - Numbers 43 Unallocated Reduction - Un-matched Department of Commerce and Economic Development Insurance 3 Insurance Operations - Numbers Occupational Licensing 4 Operations - Numbers 5 Licensing Boards - Numbers Alaska Public Utilities Comm 6 APUC Operations - Numbers Executive Administration and Development 8 Administrative Services - Numbers 9 Information Technology - Un-matched Division of Trade and Tourism 10 Office of Trade - Numbers 11 Office of Tourism - Numbers Tourism 13 Alaska Tourism Marketing Council - Numbers Alaska Seafood Marketing Inst 16 Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute - Numbers 17 ASMI Fisheries Resource Landing Tax-Front Section - Un-matched Department of Community & Regional Affairs Administration and Support 1 Office of the Commissioner - Numbers 2 Administrative Services - Numbers 3 Data and Word Processing - Numbers 4 One Stop - Numbers 5 Information Technology - Un-matched Local Government Assistance 10 Training and Development - Numbers 11 State Assessor - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1250 HB 75 12 Local Boundary Commission - Numbers 13 Statewide Assistance - Numbers Community and Economic Development 15 Community and Economic Development - Numbers Child Assistance 16 Child Care - Numbers 18 Head Start Grants - Numbers Employment Training/Rural Development 19 Job Training Partnership Act - Numbers 21 Statewide Service Delivery - Numbers 23 Community Development Assistance - Numbers Rural Energy Program--Energy Operations 25 Energy Operations - Numbers Circuit Rider Program 27 Circuit Rider - Un-matched Department of Corrections Administration & Operations 29 Administration and Operations - Numbers 30 Information Technology - Un-matched Point MacKenzie 37 Point MacKenzie Rehabilitation Program - Numbers Department of Education School Debt Reimbursement 11 School Debt Reimbursement - Numbers Teaching and Learning Support 12 Special and Supplemental Services - Numbers 13 Quality Schools - Numbers 15 Education Special Projects - Numbers 22 Teacher Certification - Numbers Office of the Commissioner 24 Office of the Commissioner - Numbers 25 Information Technology - Un-matched Executive Administration 28 Administrative Services - Numbers School Finance 32 Educational Facilities Support - Numbers Kotzebue Technical Center 37 Kotzebue Technical Center Operations Grant - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1251 HB 75 Alaska Vocational Technical Center 38 Alaska Vocational Technical Center Operations - Numbers Mt. Edgecumbe Boarding School 39 Mt. Edgecumbe Boarding School - Numbers Vocational Rehabilitation 40 Client Services - Numbers 43 Independent Living Rehabilitation - Numbers 47 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - Numbers Alaska State Library 48 Library Operations - Numbers 49 Archives - Numbers Alaska State Museums 50 Museum Operations - Numbers 51 Specific Cultural Programs - Numbers Archives 52 Archives - Un-matched Alaska Postsecondary Education Commission 56 WAMI Medical Education - Numbers Department of Environmental Conservation Administration 1 Office of the Commissioner - Numbers 2 Administrative Services - Numbers 4 Response Fund Administration - Numbers 5 Information Technology - Un-matched Statewide Public Services 6 Statewide Public Services - Numbers Air and Water 7 Air and Water Director - Numbers 8 Air Quality - Numbers Environmental Health 11 Animal Industries - Numbers 12 Seafood and Sanitation Inspections - Numbers 15 Solid Waste - Numbers 16 Municipal Solid Waste - Un-matched 17 Industrial Solid Waste - Un-matched Spill Prevention and Response 19 Contaminated Sites - Numbers 20 Storage Tank Program - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1252 HB 75 21 Industry Preparedness and Pipeline Operations - Numbers 22 Prevention and Emergency Response - Numbers Facility Construction and Operations 24 Facility Construction and Operations - Numbers Department of Fish and Game Commercial Fisheries Management & Development 1 Fisheries Management - Numbers 2 Southeast Region Fisheries Management - Un-matched 3 Central Region Fisheries Management - Un-matched 4 AYK Region Fisheries Management - Un-matched 5 Western Region Fisheries Management - Un-matched 6 Headquarters Fisheries Management - Un-matched 7 Fisheries Development - Numbers 8 Special Projects - Numbers Glacier Bay Commercial/Subsistence Fishing Legal Defense 11 Glacier Bay Commercial/Subsistence Fishing Legal Defense - Un-matched A-Y-K Region 12 A-Y-K Region - Un-matched Sport Fisheries 13 Sport Fisheries - Numbers Wildlife Conservation 15 Wildlife Conservation - Numbers 16 Special Projects - Numbers 19 Assert/Protect State's Rights - Un-matched 20 40 Mile Caribou Herd/GMU 19D Moose/Predator Mgmt. - Un-matched Administration and Support 21 Office of the Commissioner - Numbers 22 Public Communications - Numbers 23 Administrative Services - Numbers 25 Boards of Fisheries and Game - Funding 26 Regional Councils and Advisory Committees - Numbers Commissioner's Office 27 Commissioner's Office - Un-matched 28 Information Technology - Un-matched Subsistence 29 Subsistence - Numbers 30 Subsistence - Special Projects - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1253 HB 75 Rural Subsistence 32 Rural Subsistence - Un-matched Habitat 33 Habitat - Numbers 34 Special Projects - Numbers 35 Habitat Permitting/Title 16 - Numbers 36 Exxon Valdez Restoration - Numbers Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission 37 Limited Entry Program Administration - Numbers Office of the Governor Executive Operations 3 Executive Office - Numbers 8 Equal Employment Opportunity - Numbers 9 Information Technology - Un-matched Office of Management & Budget 10 Office of Management and Budget - Numbers Elective Operations 15 Elections - Numbers Department of Health and Social Services Public Assistance 1 Alaska Temporary Assistance Program - Numbers 3 General Relief Assistance - Numbers Medical Assistance 7 Medicaid Non-Facility - Numbers 8 Medicaid Facilities - Numbers 11 Waivers Services - Numbers Public Assistance Administration 17 Public Assistance Administration - Numbers 19 Public Assistance Field Services - Numbers 20 Fraud Investigation - Numbers 21 Public Assistance Data Processing - Numbers 22 Alaska Work Programs - Numbers 23 Child Care Benefits - Numbers Medical Assistance Administration 24 Medical Assistance Administration - Numbers 25 Health Purchasing Group - Numbers Purchased Services 34 Foster Care Base Rate - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1254 HB 75 Family and Youth Services 40 Family and Youth Services Southcentral Region - Numbers 41 Family and Youth Services Northern Region - Numbers 42 Family and Youth Services Southeastern Region - Numbers 43 Division of Family and Youth Services Central Office - Numbers 44 Probation Services - Numbers Youth Facility Services 45 McLaughlin Youth Center - Numbers 46 Fairbanks Youth Facility - Numbers 48 Johnson Youth Center - Numbers 49 Bethel Youth Facility - Numbers State Health Services 74 Nursing - Numbers 76 Maternal, Child, and Family Health - Numbers 79 Public Health Administrative Services - Numbers 84 Community Health/Emergency Medical Services Grants - Numbers Public Labs & Radiological 90 Fairbanks Laboratory - Numbers Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services 92 Administration - Numbers 94 Alcohol/Drug Abuse Grants 95 Alcohol/Drug Abuse Grants - Chronic Alcoholics Domiciliary Care Facilities - Un-matched Institutions and Administration 105 Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Administration - Numbers 106 Alaska Psychiatric Institute - Numbers 107 Harborview Development Center - Numbers Mental Health Trust Boards 110 Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education - Numbers Administrative Services 112 Commissioners Office - Numbers 113 Information Technology - Un-matched 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1255 HB 75 115 Administrative Support Services - Numbers 116 Health Planning & Facilities Management - Funding Department of Labor Employment Security 1 Employment/Unemployment Services - Numbers 2 Alaska Work Programs - Numbers Administrative Services 6 Management Services - Numbers 7 Labor Market Information - Numbers Office of the Commissioner 8 Commissioner's Office - Numbers 9 Alaska Labor Relations Agency - Numbers 10 Information Technology - Un-matched Workers' Compensation 12 Workers' Compensation - Numbers Labor Standards and Safety 13 Wage and Hour Administration - Numbers 14 Mechanical Inspection - Numbers 15 Occupational Safety and Health - Numbers Department of Law Criminal Division 1 Criminal Division - Numbers 2 First Judicial District - Un-matched 3 Second Judicial District - Un-matched 4 Third Judicial District - Un-matched 5 Fourth Judicial District - Un-matched 6 Criminal Justice Litigation - Un-matched 7 Criminal Appeals/Special Litigation Component - Un-matched 8 Medicaid Fraud - Un-matched 9 Welfare Fraud - Un-matched Civil Division 10 General Legal Services - Numbers 11 Medicaid Provider Fraud - Numbers 12 Administration & Support - Numbers 13 Deputy Attorney General's Office - Un-matched 14 Collections and Support - Un-matched 15 Commercial Section - Un-matched 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1256 HB 75 16 Environmental Law - Numbers 17 Fair Business Practices - Un-matched 18 Governmental Affairs Section - Un-matched 19 Human Services Section - Un-matched 20 Legislation/Regulations - Un-matched 21 Mental Health Lands - Numbers 22 Natural Resources - Un-matched 24 Special Litigation - Un-matched 25 Statehood Defense - Un-matched 26 Transportation Section - Un-matched Statehood Defense 27 Statehood Defense - Numbers Oil and Gas Litigation 28 Oil and Gas Litigation - Numbers Administration and Support 29 Office of the Attorney General - Un-matched 30 Administrative Services - Un-matched 31 Information Technology - Un-matched Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Disaster Planning & Control 1 Disaster Planning & Control - Numbers Alaska National Guard 2 Office of the Commissioner - Numbers 4 Army Guard Facilities Maintenance - Numbers 7 Youth Corps - Funding 8 Unallocated Reduction - Un-matched 9 Alaska National Guard Benefits - Un-matched 10 Information Technology - Un-matched Alaska National Guard Benefits 11 Educational Benefits - Numbers 12 Retirement Benefits - Numbers Department of Natural Resources Management and Administration 1 Commissioner's Office - Numbers 2 Administrative Services - Numbers 5 Information Resource Management - Numbers 6 Interdepartmental Data Processing Chargeback - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1257 HB 75 9 Information Technology - Un-matched Resource Development 10 Land Development - Numbers 11 Forest Management and Development - Numbers 12 Oil & Gas Development - Numbers 13 Mining Development - Numbers 14 Geological Development - Numbers 15 Water Development - Numbers 19 Development - Special Projects - Numbers Parks and Recreation Management 21 State Historic Preservation Program - Numbers 22 Parks Management - Numbers Agricultural Development 24 Agricultural Development - Numbers 25 North Latitude Plant Material Center - Un-matched Agr Revolving Loan Pgm Admin 27 Agriculture Revolving Loan Program Administration - Numbers Statehood Defense 28 Citizen's Advisory Commission on Federal Areas - Un-matched 29 RS 2477/Navigability Assertions and Litigation Support - Un-matched Statewide Fire Suppression 30 Fire Suppression - Numbers Department of Public Safety Fish and Wildlife Protection 1 Enforcement and Investigative Services Unit - Numbers 2 Director's Office - Numbers 3 Aircraft Section - Numbers 4 Marine Enforcement - Numbers 5 Dalton Highway Protection - Un-matched Dalton Highway Protection 6 Dalton Highway Protection - Numbers Fire Prevention 7 Fire Prevention Operations - Numbers Alaska State Troopers 14 Detachments - Numbers 16 Criminal Investigations Bureau - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1258 HB 75 17 Director's Office - Numbers 18 Judicial Services-Anchorage - Numbers 21 Rural Trooper Housing - Numbers Village Public Safety Officer Program 24 Contracts - Numbers 25 Support - Numbers Violent Crimes Compensation Board 28 Violent Crimes Compensation Board - Numbers Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 29 Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - Numbers 30 Batterers Intervention Program - Un-matched Statewide Support 32 Training Academy - Numbers 33 Administrative Services - Numbers 35 Laboratory Services - Numbers 38 Information Technology - Un-matched Grants to Named Recipients 39 Victims for Justice - Un-matched Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement 1 Child Support Enforcement - Numbers Alcohol Beverage Control Board 3 Alcohol Beverage Control Board - Numbers Municipal Bond Bank Authority 4 Municipal Bond Bank Authority - Numbers Permanent Fund Corporation 5 Permanent Fund Corporation - Numbers Alaska Housing Finance Corporation 6 Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Operations - Numbers 8 Public Housing - Numbers Revenue Operations 10 Income and Excise Audit - Numbers 11 Oil and Gas Audit - Numbers 12 Treasury Management - Numbers 13 Gaming - Numbers 14 Alaska State Pension Investment Board - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1259 HB 75 Administration and Support 15 Commissioner's Office - Numbers 16 Administrative Services - Numbers 17 Information Technology - Un-matched Permanent Fund Dividend 18 Permanent Fund Dividend - Numbers Department of Transportation/Public Facilities Statewide Programs 1 Commissioner's Office - Numbers 2 Unallocated Reduction - Numbers 3 Information Technology - Un-matched DBE/External Equal Employment 4 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and External Equal Employment Opportunity - Numbers Statewide Internal Review 5 Statewide Internal Review - Numbers Statewide Administrative Services 6 Statewide Administrative Services - Numbers 7 Statewide Information Systems - Numbers 8 Statewide State Equipment Fleet - Numbers Statewide Planning 9 Statewide Planning - Numbers State Aviation, Leasing and Airport Administration 10 Statewide Aviation - Numbers Engineering and Operations 12 Engineering and Operations - Numbers Weights and Measures 14 Weights and Measures - Numbers Central Region Administrative Services 15 Central Region Administrative Services - Numbers Central Region Planning 17 Central Region Planning - Numbers Central Region Design and Construction 18 Central Region Engineering Management - Numbers 19 Central Region Capital Improvement Program - Numbers Northern Region Administrative Services 20 Northern Region Administrative Services - Numbers Northern Region Planning 22 Northern Region Planning - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1260 HB 75 Northern Region Design and Construction 23 Northern Region Engineering Management - Numbers 24 Northern Region Capital Improvement Program - Numbers Southeast Region Administrative Services 25 Southeast Region Administrative Services - Numbers Southeast Region Planning 26 Southeast Region Planning - Numbers Southeast Region Design and Construction 27 Southeast Region Engineering Management - Numbers 28 Southeast Region Capital Improvement Program - Numbers Statewide Maintenance and Operations 29 Central Region Highways and Aviation - Numbers 30 Traffic Signal Management - Numbers 31 Northern Region Highways and Aviation - Numbers 32 Southeast Region Highways and Aviation - Numbers 34 Central Region Facilities - Numbers 35 Northern Region Facilities - Numbers 36 Southeast Region Facilities - Numbers 37 Central Region Leasing and Property Management - Numbers 38 Northern Region Leasing and Property Management - Numbers 39 Central Region Maintenance and Operations Administration - Numbers 40 Northern Region Maintenance and Operations Administration - Numbers Statewide State Equipment Fleet 42 Central Region State Equipment Fleet - Numbers 43 Northern Region State Equipment Fleet - Numbers 44 Southeast Region State Equipment Fleet - Numbers Alaska Marine Highway System 59 Administration - Numbers 60 Support Services - Numbers Marine Engineering 61 Engineering Management - Numbers 62 Capital Improvement Program - Numbers 63 Overhaul - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1261 HB 75 Marine Operations 64 Vessel Operations Management - Numbers 65 Reservations and Marketing - Numbers 66 Southeast Shore Operations - Numbers 67 Southeast Vessel Operations - Numbers 69 Southwest Vessel Operations - Numbers Front Section 70 Marine Highway Stabilization - Numbers University of Alaska University of Alaska 2 Budget Reductions/Additions - Systemwide - Numbers 3 Information Technology - Un-matched Statewide Programs and Services 5 Statewide Networks - Numbers 6 CEA Contract Provisions - Numbers University of Alaska Anchorage 7 Anchorage Campus - Numbers University of Alaska Fairbanks 18 Fairbanks Campus - Funding Alaska Court System Alaska Court System 1 Appellate Courts - Numbers 2 Trial Courts - Numbers 3 Administration and Support - Numbers 4 Unallocated Reduction - Un-matched Judicial Council 6 Judicial Council - Numbers Legislature Budget and Audit Committee 1 Legislative Audit - Numbers 2 Legislative Finance - Numbers 3 Committee Expenses - Numbers Legislative Council 5 Administrative Services - Numbers 6 Session Expenses - Numbers 7 Council and Subcommittees - Numbers 8 Legal and Research Services - Numbers 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1262 HB 75 Legislative Operating Budget 9 Legislative Operating Budget - Numbers Ombudsman 10 Ombudsman - Numbers Mental Health Capital budget Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Competitive Grants for Beneficiary Transportation and Vehicles - Funding Source Statewide DP Chargeback Reduction Information Technology Reduction State Equipment Fleet Reduction The request was signed by Representatives Hanley (Chair), Therriault and Grussendorf; and Senators Pearce (Chair), Sharp and Adams. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. HB 76 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) amS (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points listed under HB 75 (page 1236). 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1263 HB 76 The request was signed by Representatives Hanley (Chair), Therriault and Grussendorf; and Senators Pearce (Chair), Sharp and Adams. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Ice Alaska By Representative Brice Honoring - Joe Slack By Senators Green, Halford; Representatives Kohring, Masek, Ogan INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 257 HOUSE BILL NO. 257 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act relating to voter qualification, disqualification, and registration; to voter registration officials; to election notices; to mail elections; to certain voting procedures; to the transportation of ballots; and to the official election pamphlet and certain immunity from liability regarding claims arising from publication of the official election pamphlet. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1264 HB 257 The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 4/22/97 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated April 18, 1997, appears below: Dear Speaker Phillips: This bill I am transmitting amends the state election code to instill higher voter confidence in the election process and provide greater voter access to ensure maximum turnout at the polls. This legislation proposes to change the election process in Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAA) and Coastal Resource Service Areas (CRSA) by conducting elections through the mail. This is expected to increase voter turnout, which has historically been low in these areas. In 1996, average turnout for REAA elections was 35 percent; for CRSA it was 40 percent. Under this bill, the Division of Elections will mail a ballot to all eligible voters in these areas about three weeks prior to the election. In the 1996 general election, 513 voters participated in the electoral process through absentee voting by personal representative. Fifteen percent of these voters ballots were rejected. This legislation will make the process less time consuming, less confusing and provide for better accountability. In an attempt to increase voter participation and voter access, this legislation proposes extending the application deadline for absentee voting by fax to the day before an election. Current law requires the application to be received four days before an election. This change would expand the opportunity to voters who find themselves in extenuating circumstances. The legislation also proposes to change the name of the questioned ballot to special review ballot. Many voters have expressed concern and confusion over the term questioned. This new name more accurately reflects the true intent of the ballot. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1265 HB 257 Other sections of the bill make technical changes to the election code regarding the official election pamphlet, public notice of elections, and transportation of ballots. Division of Elections staff will be available during the committee process on this bill to offer its full explanation and analysis. I urge your prompt consideration and passage of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor HB 258 HOUSE BILL NO. 258 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act relating to access by the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Fish and Game to confidential tax records for fisheries resources prepared or kept by the Department of Revenue under AS 43.75. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 4/22/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 4/22/97 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated April 18, 1997, appears below: Dear Speaker Phillips: As part of my Marketing Alaska initiative, the seafood industry pointed out that current state confidentiality laws surrounding fisheries tax records are actually a burden because they prohibit the sharing of information between state agencies which need the same records. Rather than reporting these numbers once, the industry must report two 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1266 HB 258 or three times on different forms. This bill addresses this wasteful effort by allowing appropriate state agencies to share tax reporting information while ensuring confidentiality is not breached. Seafood processors, certain fishermen and others currently must report to the Department of Revenue the value of the fisheries resources processed, taken, purchased, or otherwise acquired during the license year. This information is confidential. The Department of Fish and Game independently collects product value figures as part of its reporting requirements for seafood processors. In addition, seafood processors have asked the Department of Environmental Conservation to base its sliding scale of permit fees on product value. The current confidentiality requirement prevents exchanges of this information between the Department of Revenue and the other two departments. The result is inconsistent data, inefficient operations, and complicated and duplicative reporting requirements for industry. The Marketing Alaska Seafood Sector Group recommended agency databases be consolidated in order to streamline reporting requirements. This would allow access by the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Fish and Game to a common Department of Revenue database. Any personnel granted access to this tax information would be subject to the same confidentiality requirements as the Department of Revenue. At the same time, the bill promotes a reciprocal exchange of information with the Department of Fish and Game, whose confidential information is already accessible by the Department of Revenue. This bill represents a logical solution to a current burden for the seafood industry. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1267 HB 259 HOUSE BILL NO. 259 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act relating to the maintenance of voter lists and to the inactivation and cancellation of voter registration; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 4/22/97 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated April 18, 1997, appears below: Dear Speaker Phillips: Maintaining clean voter registration lists is a critical part of ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. The bill I transmit today establishes a method that allows for annual maintenance of Alaskas voter registration lists as set out in the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Prior to the 1994 passage of the NVRA, the Division of Elections reviewed the voter registration list annually and inactivated those people from the rolls who had not voted for at least two years. They were then deleted from the rolls four years later if they were never heard from. The NVRA, however, does not allow voter removal based on non-voting alone, without any prior notice. The state passed legislation in 1996 in an attempt to comply with federal law. But the U.S. Department of Justice ruled the states voter purge procedure continued to violate the NVRA and authorized the filing of a lawsuit against the state. This bill is offered in response. The Department of Justice has reviewed the bill and has indicated the federal government will drop its lawsuit against the state if it becomes law. Under this legislation, inactive voters will be sent multiple notices with a chance to respond before being removed from voter lists. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1268 HB 259 This legislation is necessary in order to avoid a costly lawsuit and to improve the accuracy of Alaskas voter registration rolls. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor HB 260 HOUSE BILL NO. 260 by Representative Vezey, entitled: An Act relating to the boundaries of the North Slope Borough, to regional educational attendance areas for land detached from the North Slope Borough, and to payment of certain bonded debt of the North Slope Borough; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Health, Education & Social Services Committees. SB 150 Representative Elton moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be referred to the State Affairs Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 150(RLS) am An Act relating to moving expenses of state employees, to compensatory time for state employees, and to calculation of compensation for the public employees retirement system. Representative Porter objected. The question being: Shall CSSB 150(RLS) am be referred to the State Affairs Committee? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 150(RLS) am Add State Affairs Committee referral YEAS: 10 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1269 SB 150 Yeas: Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Nicholia Nays: Austerman, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Barnes, Brice Absent: Hanley, Moses And so, the motion failed. CSSB 150(RLS) am is in the Finance Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 133 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 133 An Act relating to regulation of architects, engineers, and land surveyors; extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 3DP 1NR 780 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 781 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(L&C) (same title) 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1270 HB 133 There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Hanley was noted. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB133(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 133(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CSHB 133(L&C) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 133(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Barnes, Brice Absent: Bunde, Croft, Moses And so, CSHB 133(L&C) passed the House. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 133(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1271 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 137 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 137 An Act exempting certain volunteer emergency medical technicians and volunteer fire fighters from state wage and hour laws; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page L&C RPT HCS(L&C) 4DP 2NR 1098 2 SENATE ZERO FNS (LABOR, DPS) 3/26/97 1098 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 137(L&C) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that HCSSB 137(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS SB 137(L&C) was read the third time. Representative Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Ogan was required to vote. The question being: Shall HCS SB 137(L&C) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 137(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1272 SB 137 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Barnes, Brice Absent: Moses And so, HCS SB 137(L&C) passed the House. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS SB 137(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 143 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 21, 1997, calendar (page 1217), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 143 An Act relating to the art in public places requirements for state- owned and state-leased buildings and facilities. Representative Bunde rose to a point of order regarding inappropriate debate. The Speaker cautioned the member. Representative Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a possible conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Bunde was required to vote. Representative Vezey placed a call of the House and lifted the call. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1273 HB 143 The question being: Shall HB 143 pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 143 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 21 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Nays: Berkowitz, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Masek, Moses, Nicholia, Williams Excused: Barnes, Brice And so, HB 143 passed the House. Representative Kubina gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on HB 143. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 30 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to the creation of a new United States Court of Appeals for the Twelfth Circuit. with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 7DP 1053 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.JUD) 1053 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR30 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1274 HJR 30 HJR 30 was read the third time. The question being: Shall HJR 30 pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 30 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Joule, Kookesh, Nicholia Excused: Barnes, Brice And so, HJR 30 passed the House. Representative Nicholia gave notice of reconsideration of her vote on HJR 30. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum By Representatives Dyson, Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Elton, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1275 Honoring - Pauline Duncan, Bilingual Teacher of the Year By Representatives Grussendorf, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Honoring - The Talkeetna Community Spirit By Senators Halford, Green, Phillips, Parnell; Representatives Foster, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Green, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Dorothy Gilmore By Senator Halford; Representatives Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, James, Joule, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 21 Representative Mulder added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Relating to amendment of Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. HB 158 Representative Ryan added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 158 An Act relating to attendance at a public school on a part-time basis. SB 137 Representatives Rokeberg and James added their names as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 137(L&C) An Act exempting certain volunteer emergency medical technicians and volunteer fire fighters from state wage and hour laws; and providing for an effective date. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1276 ENGROSSMENT HB 133 CSHB 133(L&C) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 137 HCS SB 137(L&C) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 22 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:00 p.m., April 22, 1997: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 22(JUD) An Act relating to civil liability for illegal sale or barter of an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance; and providing for an effective date. HB 58 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:00 p.m., April 22, 1997: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 58(RLS) am S An Act relating to civil actions; relating to independent counsel provided under an insurance policy; relating to attorney fees; amending Rules 16.1, 26, 41, 49, 58, 68, 72.1, 82, and 95, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; amending Rules 1 and 4, District Court Rules of Civil Procedure; amending Rule 702, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and amending Rule 511, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1277 HB 58 The following memorandum, dated April 22, 1997, was received from Jill Bryson, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: In accordance with Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSSSHB 58(RLS) am S that have been corrected in enrolling: Page 10, line 29Insert , after Procedure Page 14, line 15Delete . and insert ; Page 16, line 28Insert felony after class A Page 22, line 30 Insert , after claims In addition, we have found a deficiency in the bill that cannot be corrected editorially. Due to a floor amendment in the House of Representatives, the provisions of AS 09.10.053, enacted in sec. 4, are not clear. Because it is uncertain that our editorial powers are sufficient to correct the error, this section should be addressed in a revisor's bill. * * * * * * The House observed a moment of silence in memory of former Representative Leslie E. Red Swanson. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon adj., 4/22 1997-04-22 House Journal Page 1278 ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., April 23, 1997. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:48 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk