Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-04-30 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1573 SB 21 SENATE BILL NO. 21 An Act relating to ferries and ferry terminals, establishing the Alaska Marine Highway Authority, and relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1470. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Amendment No. 1 was not offered. 1997-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1574 SB 21 Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 1, through page 23, line 9: Delete all material and insert: ""An Act relating to the director of the Alaska marine highway system; delaying the repeal of the requirement that marine vessels owned by the state be maintained and repaired at a shipyard facility located in the state; and providing for an effective date." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: * Section 1. AS19.65 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 19.65.005. Director of the Alaska marine highway system. (a) The manager and chief executive officer of the Alaska marine highway system is the director. (b) A person appointed as director shall have extensive experience in the management of complex maritime transportation systems, in financial management of maritime transportation systems, and in personnel management. The director shall also have good communication skills. (c) The director is in the classified service under AS 39.25.100, notwithstanding AS39.25.120. * Sec. 2. Section 5, ch. 94, SLA 1992, is amended to read: Sec. 5. AS 36.90.050 is repealed August 30, 2002 [1997ß. * Sec. 3. Section 1 of this Act takes effect July 1, 1997. * Sec. 4. Section 2 of this Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Taylor objected. Senator Duncan called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1575 SB 21 CSSB 21(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Duncan lifted the call. SB 21 Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 22, lines 3 through 20: Delete all material after (b) and insert: Nothing in this Act terminates or modifies recognition of an exclusive bargaining representative or a collective bargaining agreement that is in effect on the effective date of this Act. The Alaska Marine Highway Authority shall abide by the collective bargaining agreements that are in effect for employees transferred to the authority on the date of transfer. A collective bargaining 1997-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1576 SB 21 agreement covering employees transferred under this Act shall remain in effect for the term of the agreement unless the agreement is renegotiated by the parties. Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 21(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie Nays: Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Excused: Kelly Absent: Ward and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) An Act relating to ferries and ferry terminals, establishing the Alaska Marine Highway Authority, and relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1577 SB 21 CSSB 21(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date(s) YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration.