Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-07-15 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4041 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION AND FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday July 15, 1998 Final Supplement MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR SB 141 A letter dated January 15, 1998, from Pat Pourchot, Legislative Director, Office of the Governor, was inadvertently omitted from the journal. The letter stated pursuant to the veto override (page 2043) of the following: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141(FIN) am H "An Act relating to permits to carry concealed handguns; and relating to the possession of firearms." 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. 1, SLA 1998 Effective Date: April 14, 1998 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 406 A message dated May 12, 1998, was received stating the Senate has passed: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4042 HB 406 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 406(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act authorizing the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game to identify fish and game that are taken for subsistence and to identify subsistence and nonsubsistence areas; relating to the establishment of preferences for and to regulation of subsistence fishing and hunting; relating to advisory committees." CSHB 406(FIN) am(efd fld) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HCR 35 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35(STA) Establishing a Joint Task Force on the Census and Redistricting. Legislative Resolve No. 82 HJR 44 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(JUD) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to redistricting and reapportionment of the legislature; repealing obsolete language setting out the apportionment schedule used to elect members of the first state legislature. Legislative Resolve No. 74 HJR 56 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4043 HJR 56 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 56(CRA) Relating to yttrium mining and transfer of the linear induction motor research vehicle to Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 73 HJR 57 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 57(STA) Relating to an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting federal courts from ordering a state or a political subdivision of a state to increase or impose taxes. Legislative Resolve No. 72 HJR 59 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 59 Relating to an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting desecration of the Flag of the United States. Legislative Resolve No. 84 HJR 62 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 62(CRA) Relating to bringing Balto back to Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 75 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4044 SCR 11 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Creating the Long-Term Care Task Force. Legislative Resolve No. 76 SCR 29 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 471, relating to the boards of commissioners of regional Native housing authorities, and relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations. Legislative Resolve No. 77 SCR 30 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 7, relating to establishment of community dispute resolution centers. Legislative Resolve No. 78 SCR 31 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4045 SCR 31 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 459, relating to the medical assistance program. Legislative Resolve No. 79 SJR 40 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40(RES) am H Relating to the fisheries management fee proposed by President Clinton. Legislative Resolve No. 80 SJR 42 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 42(RLS) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to marriage. Legislative Resolve No. 71 SB 192 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(FIN) "An Act relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4046 SB 192 Chapter No. 58, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 2, 1998 SB 197 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 197(HES) "An Act relating to health care services provided by, and practices of, a health maintenance organization; providing that an enrollee in a health maintenance organization has the right to select a treating chiropractor; specifying certain chiropractic health care reports, examinations, and limits on treatment; and prohibiting health maintenance organizations from limiting free speech of health care providers." Chapter No. 60, SLA 1998 Effective Date: August 30, 1998 SB 284 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 284(STA) am H "An Act relating to cruelty to animals." Chapter No. 61, SLA 1998 Effective Date: August 30, 1998 SB 305 A message dated June 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 305(L&C) "An Act establishing a standard for determining when an injured worker is eligible for reemployment benefits and establishing a procedure for adopting a new, revised, or replacement standard for 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4047 SB 305 determining when an injured worker is eligible for reemployment benefits." Chapter No. 59, SLA 1998 Effective Date: August 30, 1998 HB 257 A letter dated June 2, 1998, was received from Pat Pourchot, Legislative Director, Office of the Governor, stating pursuant to the veto override (page 4035) of the following: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) "An Act relating to elections, to election officials and election workers, to voter registration, and to candidates for election; and providing for an effective date." 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. 63, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 469 A message dated June 2, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 469 "An Act approving the sale of Prudhoe Bay Unit royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Mapco Alaska Petroleum, Inc.; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 62, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 3, 1998 ENROLLMENT HJR 63 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4048 HJR 63 copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:45 a.m., June 2, 1998: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 63 Relating to support for Mitchell Field Adak airport. The following memorandum, dated May 26, 1998, 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 HJR 63 that have been corrected in enrolling: Page 1, line 15, following "Washington" Insert "," Page 1, line 17: Delete "Russian" Insert "Russia"" HJR 65 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 10:45 a.m., June 2, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) Requesting that Alaska wild salmon be included as an organic food under federal law. HB 182 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 10:45 a.m., June 2, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(RES) "An Act relating to the qualifications of the state forester." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4049 HB 197 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 10:45 a.m., June 2, 1998: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 197(FIN) "An Act relating to libraries." HB 203 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 10:45 a.m., June 2, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203(JUD) "An Act relating to actions for unlawful trade practices." HB 230 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 10:45 a.m., June 2, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(FIN) "An Act amending the definition of 'small community' for purposes of housing programs involving the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HJR 63 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 63 Relating to support for Mitchell Field Adak airport. Legislative Resolve No. 81 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4050 HJR 65 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) Requesting that Alaska wild salmon be included as an organic food under federal law. Legislative Resolve No. 69 HB 399 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(RLS) "An Act relating to an optional exemption from, and deferral of payment of, municipal taxes on deteriorated property, and defining 'deteriorated property' for purposes of the exemption or deferral; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 70, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 SB 105 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(FIN) am H "An Act relating to legislative and executive branch ethics; relating to campaign finances for candidates for state or municipal 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." Chapter No. 74, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4051 SB 158 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 158(L&C) am H "An Act relating to motor vehicle liability insurance covering a person who has had the person's driver's license revoked for possession or consumption of alcohol while under 21 years of age." Chapter No. 67, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 1, 1998 SB 232 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 232(JUD) "An Act relating to electronic signatures, electronic records, requirements for records, and the reproduction of public records." Chapter No. 65, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 1, 1998 SB 236 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 236(RES) "An Act extending the termination date of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 71, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 4, 1998 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4052 SB 285 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 285(FIN) am H "An Act relating to state procurement practices." Chapter No. 73, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 1, 1998 SB 304 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 304(RLS) "An Act relating to the bail or fine for an offense committed in a highway work zone; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 64, SLA 1998 Effective Date: April 30, 1999 SB 312 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 312 "An Act relating to animals, to food, to pest control, and to the Alaska Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 72, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 SB 329 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4053 SB 329 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 329(JUD) "An Act relating to the regulation authority, exemptions, and definitions of the Alaska Business License Act." Chapter No. 66, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 1, 1998 SB 330 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(RES) am H "An Act relating to locations of underground facilities and excavations in the area of underground facilities." Chapter No. 68, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 1, 1998 SB 336 A message dated June 3, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 336(L&C) "An Act relating to excluding professional hockey team members from workers' compensation coverage." Chapter No. 69, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 1, 1998 ENROLLMENT HB 189 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 10:30 a.m., June 3, 1998: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4054 HB 189 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(HES) "An Act relating to sale, gift, exchange, or distribution of tobacco and tobacco products." HB 231 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 10:30 a.m., June 3, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 231(L&C) "An Act relating to regulation of snowmobiles." HB 242 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 10:30 a.m., June 3, 1998: HOUSE BILL NO. 242 "An Act relating to unpaid, underpaid, and overpaid royalty and net profit share payments due on leases of state land and to the collection and payment of interest on those payments." HB 313 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 10:30 a.m., June 3, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) "An Act relating to preventive maintenance programs required for certain state grants; and providing for an effective date." HB 245 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 10:00 a.m., June 4, 1998: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4055 HB 245 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(HES) am S "An Act relating to assault in the fourth degree; relating to the definition of 'crime involving domestic violence' in AS 11; relating to unlawful contact with a victim or witness; relating to rehabilitation programs for perpetrators of domestic violence; amending Rule 5(b), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rule 404(b), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated May 19, 1998, 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 CSHB 245(HES) am S that have been corrected in enrolling: Page 1, line 13: Delete "as" Page 10, line 19: Delete "Sections 7 and 14 - 15" Insert "Sections 7, 14, and 15" Page 10, line 25: Delete "secs. 7 and 14 - 15" Insert "secs. 7, 14, and 15 of this Act"" HB 252 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 10:00 a.m., June 4, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 252(FIN) "An Act relating to criminal records; relating to notice about and registration of sex offenders and child kidnappers; and amending Rules 11(c) and 32(c), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4056 HB 264 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 10:00 a.m., June 4, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 264(STA) "An Act relating to negotiated regulation making; and providing for an effective date." HB 272 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 10:00 a.m., June 4, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(FIN) "An Act relating to allowing the commissioner of corrections to allow a prisoner to serve a term of imprisonment or period of temporary commitment by electronic monitoring; and relating to the crime of escape." HB 303 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 10:00 a.m., June 4, 1998: HOUSE BILL NO. 303 "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." HB 324 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 10:00 a.m., June 4, 1998: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4057 HB 324 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 324(L&C) am "An Act relating to deferral of certain municipal assessment payments." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR SB 331 A message dated June 4, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 331(FIN) "An Act regulating licensed professional counselors; regulating use of the titles 'licensed professional counselor' and 'licensed counselor'; amending Rule 504(a)(3), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 75, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 250 The following letter, dated June 5, was received on June 8, 1998: "Dear Speaker Phillips: Under the authority of art. II, sec. 15 of the Alaska Constitution, I am allowing the following bill to become law without my signature: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) "An Act relating to management of game, to the fish and game fund and federal aid for restoration of wildlife and fish, and to the duties of the commissioner of fish and game; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 76, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: July 1, 1999á 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4058 SB 250 The bill is unnecessary. The Board of Game has devoted a great deal of effort toward clarifying and implementing the intensive management law previously adopted by the Legislature. The board, with input from Alaska citizens and Alaska's wildlife management experts, has long been recognized as the best entity to deal with specific management concerns and plans, and the board's case-by-case planning approach is more appropriate than the type of changes implied by this bill. While the definitions, the over-emphasis on predatory control, and the disregard for non-game species all present problems for sound wildlife management, these provisions represent more a philosophical orientation rather than new prescriptive management mandates. The bill adds little to existing laws that already require intensive game management in certain circumstances. It is the Administration's reading of the bill that the Board of Game, acting on departmental information and advice, will retain ultimate authority for making management decisions which are in accord with sound science and the large body of current law governing fish and wildlife management. For these reasons I have allowed the bill to become law without my signature. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" ENROLLMENT HJR 67 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 10:20 a.m., June 5, 1998: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 67 Relating to renewal of the bilateral aviation agreement concerning the mandatory Anchorage stopover for Russian carriers on transpacific routes between the Russian Far East and the United States. 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4059 HJR 68 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 10:20 a.m., June 5, 1998: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 68 am Relating to continued operation of the McKinley Park airstrip for general aviation and access to Denali National Park and Preserve. HB 335 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 10:20 a.m., June 5, 1998: HOUSE BILL NO. 335 "An Act replacing the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act; and amending Rules 4 and 62, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 205, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure." The following memorandum, dated May 15, 1998, 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 HB 335 that have been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 19: Delete "AS 25.30.300(1)" Insert "AS 25.30.300(a)(1)" Page 7, line 29: Delete "with" Page 13, line 3: Delete "attorneys" Insert "attorney"" 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4060 HB 344 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 10:20 a.m., June 5, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(FIN) am S "An Act relating to paternity establishment and to support orders; relating to the crime of criminal nonsupport; relating to divorces, dissolutions, and actions to declare a marriage void; and providing for an effective date." HB 347 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 10:20 a.m., June 5, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(L&C) "An Act relating to an exemption from overtime wage requirements for certain motor vehicle mechanics." The following memorandum, dated May 14, 1998, 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 CSHB 347(L&C) that have been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 6: Delete "hours day" Insert "hours a day" Delete "hours week" Insert "hours a week"" 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4061 HB 349 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 10:20 a.m., June 5, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 349(FIN) "An Act prohibiting the use of the title 'social worker' without a license; relating to social workers, licensure of social workers, and the Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners; and providing for an effective date." HB 353 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 10:20 a.m., June 5, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) "An Act relating to adoption by reference in regulations; and providing for an effective date." HB 367 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 10:20 a.m., June 5, 1998: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 367(FIN) "An Act relating to part-time public school students; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT HB 325 The following was engrosssed and 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 8:30 a.m., June 8, 1998: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4062 HB 325 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(brf sup maj fld H/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." HB 326 The following was engrosssed and 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 8:30 a.m., June 8, 1998: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." ENROLLMENT HB 369 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 8:30 a.m., June 8, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 369(FIN) am "An Act relating to Medicaid coverage for certain eligible children and pregnant women; relating to primary care case management and managed care services as optional services under the Medicaid program; relating to premiums and cost- sharing contributions under the Medicaid program; and providing for an effective date." HB 405 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 8:30 a.m., June 8, 1998: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4063 HB 405 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 405(FIN) "An Act relating to failing to stop a vehicle when directed to do so by a peace officer." HB 411 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 8:30 a.m., June 8, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 411(FIN) "An Act relating to issuance of a winery license in a local option area." HB 449 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 8:30 a.m., June 8, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 449(STA) "An Act relating to certain individual retirement accounts; and providing for an effective date." HB 458 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 8:30 a.m., June 8, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 458(RLS) "An Act relating to establishing a golf course alcoholic beverage license to allow sales of beer and wine; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4064 HB 459 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 8:30 a.m., June 8, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 459(RLS) "An Act establishing new eligibility for medical assistance for certain disabled persons and giving their eligibility for services the highest priority among optional services and groups under the medical assistance program; amending the definition of 'personal care services in a recipient's home' as used in the medical assistance program; moving midwife services from being the first to being the seventh service eliminated under the medical assistance program when there is insufficient funding; adjusting the priority of optional services and optional eligible groups under the medical assistance program in order to reflect the new priorities given to the newly-eligible disabled persons and to midwife services but without otherwise changing the relative order of the other optional services and optional groups; relating to catastrophic illness assistance; establishing a medical assistance program for chronic and acute medical conditions; and providing for an effective date." HB 406 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 9:20 a.m., June 9, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 406(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act authorizing the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game to identify fish and game that are taken for subsistence and to identify subsistence and nonsubsistence areas; relating to the establishment of preferences for and to regulation of subsistence fishing and hunting; relating to advisory committees." HB 464 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4065 HB 464 copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:20 a.m., June 9, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 464(STA) "An Act authorizing state veterans' home facilities to provide nursing home care with related medical services." HB 471 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 9:20 a.m., June 9, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 471(CRA) "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date." HB 474 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 9:20 a.m., June 9, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 474(RLS) "An Act relating to the Alaska Police Standards Council and to municipal correctional officers." HB 482 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 9:20 a.m., June 9, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 482(TRA) am "An Act relating to registration of vehicles owned by disabled persons or persons who are 65 years of age or older; and providing for an effective date." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4066 HB 488 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 9:20 a.m., June 9, 1998: HOUSE BILL NO. 488 am "An Act relating to the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board." HB 490 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 9:20 a.m., June 9, 1998: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 490(RLS) am "An Act relating to insurance premium taxes and to insurance taxes, licenses, or fees imposed on certain health care insurance; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR SB 11 A message dated June 8, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN) "An Act establishing a reimbursement program for municipal bonds, notes, or other indebtedness incurred for school construction; relating to administrative costs of reimbursing municipal school construction debt; relating to municipal school construction project eligibility requirements for receiving state reimbursement; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 77, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 9, 1998 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4067 SB 297 A message dated June 8, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 297(2d RLS) "An Act relating to breast-feeding." Chapter No. 78, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 6, 1998 HJR 67 A message dated June 9, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 67 Relating to renewal of the bilateral aviation agreement concerning the mandatory Anchorage stopover for Russian carriers on transpacific routes between the Russian Far East and the United States. Legislative Resolve No. 83 HJR 68 A message dated June 9, 1998, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 68 am Relating to continued operation of the McKinley Park airstrip for general aviation and access to Denali National Park and Preserve. Legislative Resolve No. 85 SB 160 The following letter, dated June 9, 1998, was received: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4068 SB 160 "Dear Speaker Phillips: On this date I have signed the following bill and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(FIN) am H "An Act relating to radiological equipment used in the practice of dentistry." Chapter No. 79, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: September 7, 1998á The ultimate responsibility of any dental radiological equipment inspection program is to ensure the public's safety, both in the condition of the equipment itself and the way it is used. I am signing SB 160 with the expectation that privatization of the inspections will improve efficiency and, therefore, better guarantee public safety. However, I also realize some provisions of this bill need further evaluation and will be refined as deemed necessary in the coming year. I am instructing my Board of Dental Examiners to work with the Department of Health and Social Services and the Alaska Dental Society to reexamine the inspector qualifications in this bill and determine whether amendments are necessary. I also want the Board and Dental Society to consider how this bill will affect the cost of inspections in rural areas of the state and recommend ways to keep this necessary program affordable. Finally, this bill only addresses inspection of dental radiological equipment and removal of that program from the Department of Health and Social Services. It does not address evaluation of how dental technicians in the state are using the equipment. I urge the Board and Society to work with the Department of Health and Social Services to ensure technicians are properly educated in the use of this equipment. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4069 SB 160 cc: Commissioner Karen Perdue, Dept. of Health & Social Services Commissioner Debby Sedwick, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development Senator Robin Taylor Ms. Catherine Reardon, Director, Div. of Occupational Licensing Dr. Kenneth Crooks, Chair, Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Timothy Woller, President, Alaska Dental Society" SB 313 A message dated June 9, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 313(FIN) "An Act relating to sponsor certification of initiative petitions; relating to sponsor identification during petition circulation; relating to the voidability of an initiated law; placing limitations on the compensation that may be paid to sponsors of initiative petitions; prohibiting payments to persons who sign or refrain from signing initiative petitions; and repealing procedures for filing a supplementary initiative petition." Chapter No. 80, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 7, 1998 HB 239 A message dated June 10 was received on June 11, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 239(FIN) "An Act relating to the liability of motor fuel dealers for payment of tax imposed on certain credit transactions involving motor fuel sales or transfers that become worthless debts or on sales or transfers to persons who declare bankruptcy; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 82, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4070 SB 323 A message dated June 10 was received on June 11, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 323(FIN) "An Act relating to sexual offenses, to those who commit sexual offenses, and to registration of sex offenders; amending Rule 6(r)(2), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 81, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 11, 1998 SB 36 A message dated June 11 was received June 12, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 36(FIN) "An Act relating to public schools; relating to the definition of a school district, to the transportation of students, to employment of chief school administrators, to school district layoff plans, to the special education service agency, and to the child care grant program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 83, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 SB 223 A message dated June 11 was received on June 12, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 223(FIN) am "An Act relating to the age requirement for purposes of senior housing programs and requiring the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to establish the age requirement, which may not be 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4071 SB 223 less than 55 years of age, for occupants of certain senior housing; relating to the senior housing revolving fund; repealing the senior housing bond account; relating to bonds to fund senior housing loans; repealing a provision relating to the interest rate on senior housing loans made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 84, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 334 A message dated June 11 was received on June 12, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 334(FIN) am H "An Act relating to guidelines and standards for state training programs; relating to the Alaska Human Resource Investment Council; extending the termination date of the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 85, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 12, 1998 HB 11 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 11(RLS) "An Act relating to driver's licensing; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 93, SLA 1998 Effective Date: January 1, 1999 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4072 HB 51 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51(FIN) "An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Conservation; amending Rules 79 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 94, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 122 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 122(JUD) "An Act relating to prisoner litigation, post-conviction relief, and sentence appeals; relating to violation of certain testing orders for those convicted of certain crimes; relating to probation and parole conditions and revocation of parole; amending Rule 10(e), Alaska Administrative Rules, Rule 502(b), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 32 and 35, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." Chapter No. 95, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 10, 1998 HB 203 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203(JUD) "An Act relating to actions for unlawful trade practices." Chapter No. 96, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 10, 1998 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4073 HB 206 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 206(FIN) am "An Act relating to credit under the Public Employees' Retirement System for service as a village public safety officer." Chapter No. 92, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 10, 1998 HB 230 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(FIN) "An Act amending the definition of 'small community' for purposes of housing programs involving the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation." Chapter No. 97, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 10, 1998 HB 245 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(HES) am S "An Act relating to assault in the fourth degree; relating to the definition of 'crime involving domestic violence' in AS 11; relating to unlawful contact with a victim or witness; relating to rehabilitation programs for perpetrators of domestic violence; amending Rule 5(b), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rule 404(b), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 86, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4074 HB 303 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 303 "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 87, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 13, 1998 HB 313 The following letter, dated June 12, 1998, was received: "Dear Speaker Phillips: On this date I have signed the following bill and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) "An Act relating to preventive maintenance programs required for certain state grants; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 98, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: July 1, 1999á This bill takes a positive step toward better dealing with public facility maintenance by imposing requirements and financial obligations on recipients of state capital funds. I am concerned that these requirements, while laudable, apply only to non-state entities. I hope that in the future we would also address the same type requirements for the state to protect our state-owned infrastructure and facilities. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4075 HB 315 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 315(FIN) "An Act relating to operating appropriations for facility operations, maintenance and repair, and renewal and replacement for components of public buildings and facilities; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 90, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 HB 406 The following letter, dated June 12, 1998, was received: "Dear Speaker Phillips: Under the authority of art. II, sec. 15 of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 406(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act authorizing the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game to identify fish and game that are taken for subsistence and to identify subsistence and nonsubsistence areas; relating to the establishment of preferences for and to regulation of subsistence fishing and hunting; relating to advisory committees." As you know from your work on the bipartisan task force on subsistence, Alaska's challenge is to prevent a federal takeover of fish and game management in Alaska and protect the vital importance of subsistence to the economy and culture of rural Alaska. Committee Substitute for House Bill 406 (FIN) am (efd fld), (HB 406), fails to accomplish either of these goals. In addition, this bill would create an unworkable, intrusive and expensive bureaucracy to manage a needs- based system largely opposed by the Alaskans who participate in subsistence. An overwhelming majority of Alaskans agree on two key principles for a subsistence solution: 1) state, rather than federal management of 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4076 HB 406 Alaska's fish and game; and 2) a rural subsistence priority. Securing state management of our fish and game resources was one of the fundamental reasons Alaska became a state, and it remains a critical imperative as we enter our 40th year of statehood. HB 406 does not help our efforts to secure this management; in fact, it harms them. It is simply an invitation to the federal government to come in and take over fish and game management in Alaska. HB 406 does not bring Alaska into compliance with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), as many members of the Legislature have freely admitted. HB 406 fails to provide the fundamental protection for the subsistence way of life which was embodied in ANILCA and which has been part of Alaskas subsistence laws since 1978. The bill does not provide a priority for subsistence based on rural residence, and it calls for an individual qualification system, contrary to the community or area basis central to ANILCA. In addition, HB 406's proposed regional advisory committee system is inconsistent with ANILCA, and the bill requires unworkable criteria for the establishment of non-subsistence areas. All these provisions, and perhaps others, raise problems with ANILCA compliance that will lead to federal management. In his memorandum on HB 406, Interior Department Solicitor John Leshy advises the Interior Secretary that the bill is not consistent with ANILCA and, "if the approach in CSHB406 is not altered, and a state constitutional amendment is not placed before the voters in the November 1998 general election, you will be required to assume management of subsistence fisheries on the public lands on December 1, 1998, as required by ANILCA and the Federal courts." In addition, HB 406: *Directs the Boards to establish discrete and overlapping subsistence-dependent areas, based on thousands of specific stocks and populations, for which individuals would have to be eligible. *Establishes an individual qualification system that undermines the fundamental nature of subsistence, which is community-based and revolves around the efficiencies incumbent in the sharing of gear and labor as well as subsistence products. 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4077 HB 406 *Requires a government agency to evaluate an individuals food- gathering habits using ill-defined criteria that, in many cases, will be impossible to verify. A conservative estimate of the cost of the new, large, and intrusive bureaucracy required to handle individual eligibility determinations is $4 million. *Directs the Boards to identify as nonsubsistence areas those communities or areas in which a cash-based economy is a principal characteristic. Using this standard, most rural parts of the state would become nonsubsistence areas. The North Slope Borough would be a nonsubsistence area, as would the Copper Basin, Southeast Alaska, and Bristol Bay. *Requires annual determinations on potentially tens of thousands of individual people's use of fish and game on an area-specific and species-specific basis. HB 406 would place an impossible burden on the Boards, which would have to adjudicate the eligibility of subsistence applicants. *Calls for the Boards to create separate nonsubsistence areas for fish and for game. There could even be nonsubsistence areas for different species of fish and game. The result would be a hopeless tangle of conflicting regulations, making management and enforcement difficult or impossible. *Establishes presumptions, based upon where Alaskans live, that qualify or disqualify them as subsistence users. The presumptions violate the present "equal access" clauses of the Alaska Constitution, but HB 406 is not accompanied by a resolution that would amend those clauses. In short, this bill does not work. It is not constitutional, it does not comply with ANILCA, and most importantly, it will not return or retain state management of fish and game resources on all lands and water in our state. Ensuring state management of fish and game resources is not complicated. The proposal of the bipartisan task force would have provided a solution. It would have provided both the constitutional framework and changes in state law necessary to comply with 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4078 HB 406 ANILCA, met the objectives of state management of fish and game, and recognized the importance of subsistence for rural Alaskans. Unfortunately, this proposal did not pass during either the regular or special session. My Administration worked hard for a compromise solution during the first special session. As this compromise received broad support, I urge the Legislature to continue considering this approach to allow the people of Alaska to resolve one of the biggest challenges to the basic tenants of statehood we have faced. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 481 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 481(STA) "An Act relating to application for and payment of permanent fund dividends of certain deceased individuals; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 91, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 153 The following letter dated June 12, 1998, was received: "Dear Speaker Phillips: On this date I have signed the following bill and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 153 "An Act relating to issuance of special license plates." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4079 SB 153 Chapter No. 88, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: September 10, 1998á In signing Senate Bill 153 into law, I note it sets the fees for the specialized license plates commemorating the arts at a much higher cost than those for other specialty plates. If the public finds the cost of these plates prohibitive, it is questionable how effective this approach will be as a potential new funding source for the arts. I will monitor this program and will urge the Legislature to lower the fees if necessary to make it a viable funding plan. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor cc: Commissioner Mark Boyer, Dept. of Administration The Honorable Drue Pearce, Alaska State Senator" SB 254 A message dated June 12, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 254(FIN) "An Act relating to the exemption from levy, execution, garnishment, attachment, or other remedy for the collection of debt as applied to a permanent fund dividend." Chapter No. 89, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 10, 1998 SB 347 The following letter dated June 12, 1998, was received: "Dear Speaker Phillips: Under the authority vested in me by art. II, sec. 15 of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4080 SB 347 SENATE BILL NO. 347 "An Act relating to the increase of an appropriation item based on additional federal or other program receipts." The bill would make an unnecessary and unreasonable change in the procedure for spending certain federal grants or money earned by state programs that were not fully anticipated by the Legislature when the budget bills were passed. The bill would substantially delay the expenditure of these receipts at the discretion of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee. This changes a process agreed to by the legislative and executive branches of the state nearly twenty years ago to end a lawsuit over the power of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to control the expenditure of these receipts. If the Legislature's action disapproving expenditures over the interim were the final say without any executive branch power, the following could not have been achieved: *Distribution of payments in lieu of federal taxes to nearly 100 communities according to the intent of Congress such as Angoon, Bethel, Craig, Cordova, Delta Junction, Dillingham, Nenana, Nome, Shishmaref, and Unalaska. *Purchase of land on the Homer Spit. *Payment of vendors who had already provided salmon marketing services on behalf of the Alaska fishing industry. The process established in existing law allows adequate oversight by the legislative budget and audit committee while affording a reasonable opportunity for state agencies to spend unanticipated receipts. The bill makes an excessive delegation of power to an interim committee of the Legislature and, by introducing a potentially substantial delay to the process of authorization, may jeopardize the state's ability to expend available money for essential public purposes. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4081 HB 170 A message dated June 16 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act relating to interference with the rights of physically and mentally challenged persons; and relating to service animals during their pre-training and training period." Chapter No. 103, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 14, 1998 HB 375 A message dated June 16 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(JUD) "An Act relating to children-in-need-of-aid matters and proceedings; relating to child abuse and neglect; relating to kidnapping and the crime of endangering the welfare of a child; relating to sentencing for certain crimes; relating to the state medical examiner and reviews of child fatalities; relating to modification of child support orders by the child support enforcement agency; relating to access to, confidentiality of, and release of certain information concerning children, child abuse and neglect, and child fatalities; authorizing the Department of Health and Social Services to enter into an interstate compact concerning adoption and medical assistance for certain children with special needs; relating to the review of cases involving certain children who are in the custody of the state; authorizing the establishment of multidisciplinary child protection teams and relating to their duties; relating to persons required to report suspected child abuse or neglect; relating to foster care and foster parents; relating to access to certain criminal justice information and licensure of certain child care facilities; amending Rule 218, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and amending Rules 3, 7, 10, 15, 18, 19, and 22, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4082 HB 375 Chapter No. 99, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 14, 1998 HB 383 A message dated June 16 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(JUD) "An Act relating to expected deaths that occur at home." Chapter No. 100, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 14, 1998 HB 451 A message dated June 16 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 451(RLS) "An Act relating to assistive technology devices and mobility aids for physically disabled persons." Chapter No. 102, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 14, 1998 HB 473 The following letter, dated June 16, was received on June 18, 1998: "Dear Speaker Phillips: On this date I have signed the following bill and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 473(FIN) "An Act relating to training and certification of fire services personnel; relating to certification of fire services training programs; and providing for an effective date." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4083 HB 473 Chapter No. 101, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: July 1, 2000á In signing this bill, I note it does not take effect until July 1, 2000, at which time I will make appointments to the Alaska Fire Standards Council. The Department of Public Safety estimates the annual cost to operate the council at about $165,000 beginning in fiscal year 2001. I expect the Legislature's support for establishing this council is indicative of its intent to fully fund the cost of its operations. I know the Legislature did not intend for this important Council to be funded at the expense of other Department of Public Safety programs. I anticipate the Legislature will provide the necessary additional funds for the Council. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor cc: Commissioner Ron Otte, Dept. of Public Safety Annalee McConnell, Director, Office of Management and Budget The Honorable Mark Hodgins, Alaska State Representative" HB 7 A message dated June 17 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 7(JUD) "An Act authorizing establishment of community dispute resolution centers to foster the resolution of disputes between juvenile offenders and their victims, and providing immunity from civil suits for members of the boards of directors and certain participants in youth courts." Chapter No. 108, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 15, 1998 HB 16 A message dated June 17 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4084 HB 16 engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act relating to delinquent minors, to the taking of action based on the alleged criminal misconduct of certain minors, to the services to be provided to the victims of criminal misconduct of minors, and to agency records involving minors alleged to be delinquent based on their criminal misconduct; providing for the dual sentencing of minors who commit certain felony offenses; relating to violations of municipal ordinances by minors and to civil penalties for violation of municipal ordinances by minors; relating to semi-secure residential child care facilities and secure residential psychiatric treatment centers; relating to programs and shelters for runaways; relating to placement of children in need of aid and delinquent minors in secure residential psychiatric treatment centers; amending the Interstate Compact on Juveniles to which the state is a party; allowing use of hearsay evidence at temporary detention hearings in juvenile delinquency proceedings; and amending Rules 3, 10(c), 21, and 27 and repealing Rules 6 and 7, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 107, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 HB 252 A message dated June 17 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 252(FIN) "An Act relating to criminal records; relating to notice about and registration of sex offenders and child kidnappers; and amending Rules 11(c) and 32(c), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 106, SLA 1998 Effective Date: January 1, 1999 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4085 HB 393 A message dated June 17 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(FIN) "An Act relating to contracts with the state establishing payments in lieu of other taxes by a qualified sponsor or qualified sponsor group for projects to develop stranded gas resources in the state; providing for the inclusion in the contracts of terms making certain adjustments regarding royalty value and the timing and notice of the state's right to take royalty in kind or in value from projects to develop stranded gas resources in the state; relating to the effect of the contracts on municipal taxation; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 104, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 18, 1998 SB 354 A message dated June 17 was received on June 18, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 354 am H "An Act relating to wills, intestacy, nonprobate transfers, and trusts; and amending Rule 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." Chapter No. 105, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 15, 1998 HB 285 A message dated June 18 was received on June 19, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(RES) am S "An Act relating to suspension or revocation of commercial fishing 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4086 HB 285 permits, licenses, and privileges; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 110, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 19, 1998 HB 386 A message dated June 18 was received on June 19, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 386(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the financing authority, programs, operations, and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 109, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 73 A message dated June 19, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 73 "An Act extending the termination dates of the salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and the salmon marketing assessment; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 111, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 20, 1998 HB 182 A message dated June 19, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(RES) "An Act relating to the qualifications of the state forester." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4087 HB 182 Chapter No. 113, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 17, 1998 HB 242 A message dated June 19, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 242 "An Act relating to unpaid, underpaid, and overpaid royalty and net profit share payments due on leases of state land and to the collection and payment of interest on those payments." Chapter No. 114, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 17, 1998 HB 272 A message dated June 19, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 272(FIN) "An Act relating to allowing the commissioner of corrections to allow a prisoner to serve a term of imprisonment or period of temporary commitment by electronic monitoring; and relating to the crime of escape." Chapter No. 116, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 17, 1998 HB 324 A message dated June 19, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 324(L&C) am "An Act relating to deferral of certain municipal assessment payments." Chapter No. 115, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 17, 1998 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4088 SB 17 The following letter, dated June 19, 1998, was received: "Dear Speaker Phillips: Under the authority of art. II, sec. 15 of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: SENATE BILL NO. 17 am H "An Act creating the crime of criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)." As elected officials, we are obligated to promote public health policies that will reduce, and hopefully eliminate, communicable diseases. America has a long history of public health principles that have been successful in controlling the spread of disease. Integral to those principles is encouraging the voluntary cooperation of infected individuals with public health officials to stop further transmission. Building that trusting, cooperative environment is the very linchpin of public health success, without which numerous diseases such as tuberculosis, syphilis, and diphtheria would not have been brought under control. Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) flies in the face of sound, proven public health practice. It offers little to gain in establishing a crime that prosecutors would be hard pressed to use. Alaska already has criminal laws on the books that address the issue targeted by this bill. More importantly, it offers much to lose by creating a disincentive for people, out of fear of prosecution as a criminal, to come forward, be tested, and work with public health officials to identify others who may be at risk. The bill would cause this harm while reinforcing a climate of stigma, fear and misinformation about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Other diseases are highly infectious, even more so than HIV, and are deadly. Yet no other disease is named in Alaska law as criminal, nor should be. Alaska law currently contains the crime of reckless endangerment, which addresses any type of reckless conduct creating a risk of serious injury to others, whether recklessly using firearms or recklessly exposing others to HIV or other deadly diseases. 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4089 SB 17 As you know, this was the last bill passed by the Senate, and a question has been raised whether this bill was passed within the constitutionally limited 120-day legislative session. The clocks most people rely on in determining when the session ends showed the motion to concur in the House amendments, and the vote, both occurred after midnight. That may end up a question for future litigation, but my veto addresses only the merits of this bill. HIV is a public health problem and should not be treated as a criminal justice problem. Public health officials, when necessary, have authority to exercise public health powers which would allow a range of actions, up to and including isolation or quarantine of persons who pose a threat of spreading diseases, in those rare instances when an infected person refuses or is incapable of responsible action. The State of Alaska is firmly committed to protecting the health of its citizens. In so doing, we must appropriately balance public health needs with rights and responsibilities. SB 17 dangerously upsets that balance. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" SB 281 A message dated June 19, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 281(CRA) "An Act relating to general grant land entitlements for the City and Borough of Yakutat; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 112, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 20, 1998 HB 264 A message dated June 22, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4090 HB 264 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 264(STA) "An Act relating to negotiated regulation making; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 117, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 349 A message dated June 22, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 349(FIN) "An Act prohibiting the use of the title 'social worker' without a license; relating to social workers, licensure of social workers, and the Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 118, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 353 A message dated June 22, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) "An Act relating to adoption by reference in regulations; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 119, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 HB 367 A message dated June 22, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4091 HB 367 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 367(FIN) "An Act relating to part-time public school students; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 120, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 23, 1998 HB 411 A message dated June 22, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 411(FIN) "An Act relating to issuance of a winery license in a local option area." Chapter No. 121, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 20, 1998 HB 449 A message dated June 22, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 449(STA) "An Act relating to certain individual retirement accounts; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 122, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 23, 1998 HB 197 A message dated June 23, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 197(FIN) "An Act relating to libraries." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4092 HB 197 Chapter No. 124, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 21, 1998 HB 347 A message dated June 23, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(L&C) "An Act relating to an exemption from overtime wage requirements for certain motor vehicle mechanics." Chapter No. 123, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 21, 1998 HB 458 A message dated June 23, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 458(RLS) "An Act relating to establishing a golf course alcoholic beverage license to allow sales of beer and wine; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 125, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 HB 471 A message dated June 23, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 471(CRA) "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4093 HB 471 Chapter No. 127, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 24, 1998 HB 474 A message dated June 23, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 474(RLS) "An Act relating to the Alaska Police Standards Council and to municipal correctional officers." Chapter No. 126, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 21, 1998 HB 482 A message dated June 23, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 482(TRA) am "An Act relating to registration of vehicles owned by disabled persons or persons who are 65 years of age or older; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 128, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 HB 459 A message dated June 24 was received on June 25, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 459(RLS) "An Act establishing new eligibility for medical assistance for certain disabled persons and giving their eligibility for services the 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4094 HB 459 highest priority among optional services and groups under the medical assistance program; amending the definition of 'personal care services in a recipient's home' as used in the medical assistance program; moving midwife services from being the first to being the seventh service eliminated under the medical assistance program when there is insufficient funding; adjusting the priority of optional services and optional eligible groups under the medical assistance program in order to reflect the new priorities given to the newly-eligible disabled persons and to midwife services but without otherwise changing the relative order of the other optional services and optional groups; relating to catastrophic illness assistance; establishing a medical assistance program for chronic and acute medical conditions; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 130, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 360 The following letter, dated June 24, was received on June 25, 1998: "Dear Speaker Phillips: On this date, I have signed the following bill and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 360(FIN) am H "An Act authorizing the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for certain capital projects; relating to those bonds and to the appropriation of revenue of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 129, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: June 25, 1998á 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4095 SB 360 I note this bond authorization requires that the funds be appropriated, so the projects listed in this bill remain subject to final action on the capital budget bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 189 A message dated June 25 was received on June 26, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 189(HES) "An Act relating to sale, gift, exchange, or distribution of tobacco and tobacco products." Chapter No. 135, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 24, 1998 HB 231 A message dated June 25 was received on June 26, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 231(L&C) "An Act relating to regulation of snowmobiles." Chapter No. 134, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 24, 1998 HB 335 A message dated June 25 was received on June 26, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4096 HB 335 HOUSE BILL NO. 335 "An Act replacing the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act; and amending Rules 4 and 62, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 205, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure." Chapter No. 133, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 24, 1998 HB 344 A message dated June 25 was received on June 26, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(FIN) am S "An Act relating to paternity establishment and to support orders; relating to the crime of criminal nonsupport; relating to divorces, dissolutions, and actions to declare a marriage void; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 132, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 405 A message dated June 25 was received on June 26, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 405(FIN) "An Act relating to failing to stop a vehicle when directed to do so by a peace officer." Chapter No. 136, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 24, 1998 HB 490 A message dated June 25 was received on June 26, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4097 HB 490 engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 490(RLS) am "An Act relating to insurance premium taxes and to insurance taxes, licenses, or fees imposed on certain health care insurance; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 131, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 26, 1998 HB 325 The following letter, dated June 30, was received July 1, 1998: "Dear Speaker Phillips: On this date I have signed the following bill with certain line item vetoes and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(brf sup maj fld H/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." Chapter No. 137, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: July 1, 1998á The final operating budget for Fiscal Year 1999 reflects the significant progress we made together this year on the major goals of the budget I proposed last December -- safe, healthy children and communities, quality education, good jobs for Alaskans and budget discipline. Among the highlights of our bipartisan effort: *An historic increase in funds for our schools and partial restoration of money for the University of Alaska; 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4098 HB 325 *A major step toward zero tolerance for the abuse and neglect of Alaska's children through my Smart Start initiative, including adding 28 more child protection workers; *Improving public safety with 15 more state Troopers and sorely needed pay raises for Village Public Safety Officers; *Continuing our partnerships with industry to "do it right" when it comes to responsible development of Alaskas resources by hiring Alaskans and protecting and conserving our air, water and habitat; and *Ensuring efficient government services and demonstrable results. This budget makes these major new commitments to children, education and economic development without severely undermining other important services provided by our departments. In the end, the Legislature generally adopted a hold the line approach to state services and avoided the massive cuts that worried many Alaskans. I believe theres broad consensus in Alaska that even in a time of lower oil prices, we can ill afford to ignore the needs of our children and public schools. Nevertheless, since Fiscal Year 1995, the general fund budget has been cut $237.5 million. It is now $1,605 less per person in todays dollars than it was in 1979, the last pre-oil boom budget year. I have opted against vetoing any funds proposed in this budget bill. I did, however, follow a long-standing practice of Alaska governors by vetoing all intent language unless it specifically addresses funding, such as recommending that a department pursue program receipt authorization during the year. Governors have routinely vetoed intent language because it is not consistent with the limitations our state Constitution places on appropriations bills. I note that in many cases I wholeheartedly agree with the expressed intent, such as increasing Alaska National Guard recruitment efforts in rural Alaska. You will also see that I have lined out the "missions and measures" language inserted into the budget bill during the Finance Committee process. Again, this does not signal my disagreement with either the concept of performance budgeting or having written missions and 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4099 HB 325 measures. Although missions and measures have been in state budget documents for years, they were largely ignored. My administration has worked to turn them from a rote exercise into a more effective focus on state government goals and strategies, and how the budget can support them. This effort began with our first Executive Budget Summary which completely changed the way the governors office presented its budget to the public. First, I outlined my statewide goals and strategies. Then each department did the same, plus highlighted its key performance measures. The next year, our Budget Summary told people what progress we were making on those measures. I am pleased the Legislature headed in the direction of performance budgeting this year. However, because of the state constitutional limit on the content of budget bills, we suggested that missions and measures be adopted in another form, not the appropriations bill. I look forward to working with the Legislature to implement effective results-based budgeting and to finding the most appropriate way to present it to the public. As we close out this year's work on the Fiscal 1999 budget, we face even greater challenges next year to sustain the important initiatives begun in this budget. For instance, in FY2000 we must provide childrens health coverage for a full 12 months, make the second installment on our financial commitment to Quality Education and begin paying debt service on the new AHFC bond-funded projects. Some of these investments will pay future dividends in the form of lower costs and healthier, better educated children. The Legislature also will have to address some unfilled FY1999 needs, such as adequate funding for the Catastrophic and Chronic Illness Assistance program (the replacement for General Relief Medical), disaster relief, continued compliance with the court order on prison conditions in the Cleary case and increased courtroom security. (Interagency receipts for more security were authorized in the Trooper budget but the court did not get additional funds to pay them.) 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4100 HB 325 While our future challenges will be significant, I am confident we can meet them together in a positive, bipartisan effort. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Attachment" The following was attached to the Governor's transmittal letter for CCS HB 325(brf sup maj fld H/S): "Fiscal Year 1999 Operating Budget Bill Vetoes of language which is inconsistent with constitutional limitations on appropriation bills Missions and Performance Measures Page 16, lines 2631 Page 35, lines 3-13 Page 17, lines 2833 Page 35, lines 23-33 Page 18, line 3 Page 36, lines 3-16 Page 19, lines 23-33 Page 37, lines 7-13 Page 20, lines 18-25 Page 38, lines 3-17 Page 21, lines 8-14 Page 38, lines 27-31 Page 21, lines 16-29 Page 39, lines 3-17 Page 21, lines 31 & 32 Page 41, lines 11-17 Page 22, lines 3-6 Page 43, lines 28-32 Page 22, lines 31-33 Page 44, lines 3-6 Page 23, lines 3-11 Page 46, lines 8-15 Page 23, lines 13-32 Page 47, lines 16-33 Page 24, lines 29-33 Page 48, line 3 Page 25, line 3 Page 48, lines 16-32 Page 26, lines 19-32 Page 49, lines 3-28 Page 27, lines 3-10 Page 49, lines 31 & 32 Page 28, lines 24-32 Page 50, lines 3 & 4 Page 29, lines 8-16 Page 50, lines 9-27 Page 30, lines 13-23 Page 50, lines 29-33 Page 31, lines 18-27 Page 51, lines 3-15 Page 33, lines 12-31 Page 51, lines 17-33 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4101 HB 325 Governor's attachment specifying line item vetoes (cont.): Page 52, line 3 Page 52, lines 11-18 Page 52, lines 24-30 Page 53, lines 3-9 Page 54, lines 5-11 Page 54, lines 13-30 Page 55, lines 5-11 Page 55, lines 14-24 Page 55, lines 28-32 Page 56, lines 3-8 Page 56, lines 17-23 Page 56, lines 25-31 Page 57, lines 27-33 Page 58, lines 3 & 4 Page 58, lines 6-11 Page 63, lines 19-25 Page 64, lines 10-18 Intent Page 18, lines 9 & 10 Page 60, lines 10-16 Page 18, lines 1921 Page 61, lines 30-33 Page 21, lines 3-5 Page 62, lines 7 & 8 Page 25, lines 18-26 Page 62, lines 13 & 14 Page 29, lines 31-33 Page 63, lines 16 & 17 Page 30, lines 3-7 Page 64, lines 3-6 Page 32, lines 26-32 Page 64, lines 19 & 20" Page 36, lines 17-23 Page 36, line 26 Page 41, lines 8 & 9 Page 43, lines 5-7 Page 45, lines 25-30 Page 46, lines 16-19 Page 48, lines 9-14 Page 52, lines 19-21 Page 53, lines 26 & 27 Page 56, lines 9-15 Page 57, lines 9-13 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4102 HB 326 The following letter, dated June 30, was received July 1, 1998: "Dear Speaker Phillips: On this date I have signed the following bill with line item vetoes and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 138, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: July 1, 1998á The comprehensive mental health budget required by law brings together all operating and capital appropriations for programs and projects serving beneficiaries of the Mental Health Trust Authority. Considerable progress has been made in the few short years since this new budget process was put into place despite the difficulty of working in a period of budget cuts. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the trustees and staff of the Mental Health Trust Authority for the work they do on behalf of Trust beneficiaries. I particularly commend the Mental Health Trust Authority for its fine work this year to incorporate thoughtful results-based budgeting in its process and presentation. I did not veto any funds from this bill. I did, however, follow a long- standing practice of Alaska governors by vetoing the intent language on page 9, lines 6-7 since it did not specifically address funding. Governors have routinely vetoed intent language whether they agree with the content or not because such language is not consistent with the limitations our state Constitution places on appropriations bills. You will also see that I lined out the "missions and measures" language which was appended to several appropriations during the Finance Committee process. This definitely does not signal my disagreement with the concept of performance budgeting. Although missions and measures have been in state budget documents for years, 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4103 HB 326 they were largely ignored. My administration has worked to turn them from a rote exercise into a more effective focus on state government goals and strategies, and how the budget must support them. I look forward to working with the Trust Authority and the Legislature on further development of an effective process and to finding the most appropriate way to present performance measures to the public. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Attachment" The following was attached to the Governor's transmittal letter for CCSHB 326: "Fiscal Year 1999 Mental Health Bill Vetoes of Language which is inconsistent with constitutional limitations on appropriation bills. Missions and Performance Measures Page 3, lines 23-28 Page 4, lines 5-16 Page 4, lines 18-33 Page 5, lines 3-6 Page 5, lines 15-31 Page 6, lines 3-9 Page 6, lines 18-32 Page 7, lines 5-24 Page 9, lines 9-15 Page 9, lines 26-33 Page 10, lines 3-9 Intent Page 9, lines 6 & 7" 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4104 SB 231 The following letter, dated June 30, was received July 1, 1998: "Dear Speaker Phillips: On this date I have signed the following bill with certain line item vetoes and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(FIN) am H(brf sup maj pfld S) "An Act making and amending capital, supplemental, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 139, SLA 1998 ¦Effective Date: July 1, 1998á I am pleased to transmit the Fiscal Year 1999 capital budget to you. Along with the school debt reimbursement bill I signed earlier this month, it funds most of the projects I proposed last December. The new capital budget adds jobs with upgrades to the Anchorage and Fairbanks International Airports, roads and harbors. It improves public health by investing in rural water and sewer systems. It addresses sorely needed deferred maintenance at public schools and state facilities, including the University of Alaska and Pioneers Homes. And it improves Alaska's transportation infrastructure which is so key to our economic well-being. The capital budget shows my Administration and the Legislature have similar views about where Alaska needs to invest its public capital dollars, although there are differences in some of the financing arrangements used for these projects. Even with the large dollar amounts committed in this bill and the new school debt reimbursement program, we still have a long way to go to bring all our schools and state facilities into good working order and meet the need for new classrooms. I commend the Legislatures Deferred Maintenance Task Force for its work to bring the problem to the forefront of public attention. 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4105 SB 231 A few issues raised in this budget require mention. I have followed a long-standing practice of Alaska governors by vetoing the intent language on pages 42, 48 and a separate letter of intent inserted in the bill. Whether they agree with the content or not, governors have routinely vetoed intent language because it is not consistent with the limitations our state Constitution places on appropriations bills. Some federal demonstration projects were also added even though only a small percentage of the funds for them will be available in the states Fiscal Year 1999 budget and the match requirements have not been fully funded. Again, this raises expectations in the communities which cannot be met in this budget year. Many have wondered if the budget approved by the Legislature will require more than the $700 million from the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund (CBR), which was the limit established in this bill. The budget was based on the Department of Revenue Spring Revenue Forecast price of $15.32 per barrel and the Administration and Legislature agreed the public would be ill served by making major decisions based on changing week-to-week prices. One of the reasons Alaskans voted to establish the CBR was to save money in years of high oil prices so public services can continue without undue disruption when prices are low. We have already accomplished the savings side of the equation, building our CBR up to $3.47 billion over the past three years. If prices remain low and more than $700 million in reserves would be needed to complete next fiscal year, the Legislature will have to reevaluate the limit in January. That will also be the time to provide supplemental funding from the CBR or the general fund to fix critical, time-sensitive Year 2000 problems. In summary, this Fiscal Year 1999 capital budget will be good for Alaskans, good for Alaskan businesses and good for Alaska's economy. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Attachment" 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4106 SB 231 The following was attached to the Governor's transmittal letter for HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H(brf sup maj pfld S): "Fiscal Year 1999 Capital Budget Bill Vetoes of language which is inconsistent with constitutional limitations on appropriation bills Intent Page 42, lines 13-21 Page 48, lines 26-30 Letter of Intent Adopted by the House 5/11/98" HB 369 A message dated July 1, 1998, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 369(FIN) am "An Act relating to Medicaid coverage for certain eligible children and pregnant women; relating to primary care case management and managed care services as optional services under the Medicaid program; relating to premiums and cost- sharing contributions under the Medicaid program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 140, SLA 1998 Effective Date: July 2, 1998 HB 464 A message dated July 1 was received July 2, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 464(STA) "An Act authorizing state veterans' home facilities to provide nursing home care with related medical services." 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4107 HB 464 Chapter No. 141, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 29, 1998 HB 488 A message dated July 1 was received July 2, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 488 am "An Act relating to the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board." Chapter No. 142, SLA 1998 Effective Date: September 29, 1998 SB 1002 A message dated July 1 was received July 2, 1998, stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1002(RES) "An Act providing for the repeal of the termination date of the current law regarding subsistence use of fish and game; repealing the effective date of secs. 3 and 5, ch. 1, SSSLA 1992; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 1, FSSLA 1998 Effective Date: July 2, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 34 Pursuant to: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 (L&C) am Establishing a Joint Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring. 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4108 HCR 34 The Speaker and the Senate President made the following appointments: Representative Rokeberg, Co-chair Senator Sharp, Co-chair Representative Dyson Senator Taylor Representative Austerman Senator Leman Representative Davies Senator Adams HCR 35 Pursuant to: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35(STA) Establishing a Joint Task Force on the Census and Redistricting. The Speaker and the Senate President made the following appointments: Representative Kott, Co-chair Senator Pearce, Co-chair Representative Elton Senator Hoffman HB 356 Pursuant to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 356(FIN) am S "An Act establishing the Joint Committee on Military Bases in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." The Speaker and the Senate President made the following appointments: Representative Kelly, Co-chair Senator Kelly, Co-chair Representative Mulder Senator Wilken Representative Foster Senator Phillips Representative Joule Senator Adams 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4109 SCR 11 Pursuant to: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Creating the Long-Term Care Task Force. The Speaker and the Senate President made the following appointments: Representative Bunde, Co-chair Senator Wilken, Co-chair Representative Ryan Senator Sharp Representative Kookesh Senator Hoffman SCR 14 Pursuant to: HCS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) am H Establishing the Alaska Task Force on Parity for Mental Health. The Speaker and the Senate President made the following appointments: Representative Davis, Co-chair Senator Torgerson, Co-chair Representative Brice Senator Ellis INDEX OF BILLS WITH SPECIAL ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR This index is current as of July 15 and may be updated after the second special session. HB 168 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 168(RLS)(efd fld) "An Act relating to use of traditional means of access to assist in taking game or fish and to traditional means of access for traditional outdoor activities on land and water set aside for fish and game purposes." Veto3720 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4110 HB 257 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) "An Act relating to elections, to election officials and election workers, to voter registration, and to candidates for election; and providing for an effective date." Veto4020 Legislative Override of Veto4034 Chapter No. Assigned4047 HB 325 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(brf sup maj fld H/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." Partial Veto4097 HB 326 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." Partial Veto4102 HB 380 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(FIN) am S "An Act relating to a temporary reduction of royalty on oil and gas produced for sale from certain fields described as being located within the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin, as having been discovered before January 1, 1988, and as having been undeveloped or shut in from at least January 1, 1988, through December 31, 1997." Veto3596 Legislative Override of Veto3598 Chapter No. Assigned3638 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4111 HB 406 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 406(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act authorizing the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game to identify fish and game that are taken for subsistence and to identify subsistence and nonsubsistence areas; relating to the establishment of preferences for and to regulation of subsistence fishing and hunting; relating to advisory committees." Veto4075 SB 17 SENATE BILL NO. 17 am H "An Act creating the crime of criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)." Veto4088 SB 141 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141(FIN) am H "An Act relating to permits to carry concealed handguns; and relating to the possession of firearms." Veto1987 Legislative Override of Veto2043 Chapter No. Assigned4041 SB 231 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(FIN) am H(brf sup maj pfld S) "An Act making and amending capital, supplemental, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Partial Veto4104 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4112 SB 250 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) "An Act relating to management of game, to the fish and game fund and federal aid for restoration of wildlife and fish, and to the duties of the commissioner of fish and game; and providing for an effective date." Law Without Signature4057 SB 299 SENATE BILL NO. 299 am H "An Act relating to the treatment of well test flares, nonroad engines, and aggregated fuel burning equipment associated with nonroad engines under the state's air quality control program; defining 'stationary source' for purposes of the state's air quality program." Veto3514 SB 307 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 307(RLS) am H "An Act relating to conditions for filling vacancies in the office of United States senator; and providing for an effective date." Veto3639 Legislative Override of Veto3659 Chapter No. Assigned3668 SB 347 SENATE BILL NO. 347 "An Act relating to the increase of an appropriation item based on additional federal or other program receipts." Veto4079 1998-07-15 House Journal Page 4113 * * * * * * Copies of legislation with partial vetoes are available from the Chief Clerk's Office or the Legislative Information Office. * * * * * * This supplemental journal completes the record of legislation for the Second Session and First Special Session of the Twentieth Alaska State Legislature. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk