Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-02-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0325 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Halford, Hoffman were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Parnell, Pearce were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kim Poole of the Douglas United Methodist Church. Senator Duncan led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirty-first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Pearce was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letter of February 7 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080 and article III, sections 25 and 26, of the Alaska Constitution, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Linda Thomas - Juneau Appointed: 06/25/96 Expires: 04/25/00 325 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0326 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert J. Klein - Anchorage Appointed: 05/31/95 Reappointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 01/31/00 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Daphne E. Brown, - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/96 Expires: 07/01/00 Patrick H. Kalen - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/01/96 Expires: 07/01/00 Robert E. Miller, Ph.D., P.E. - Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/96 Expires: 07/01/00 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Sheryl L. Sutton - Juneau Appointed: 07/30/96 Expires: 07/01/00 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Chiropractic Examiners LeRoy (Lee) D. Nordstrom, D.C. - Anchorage Appointed: 07/15/92 Reappointed: 09/11/96 Expires: 07/15/00 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners Diane DiSanto - Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/96 Expires: 07/01/00 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0327 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Health, Education and Social Services. Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) Marlene A. Johnson - Juneau Appointed: 12/16/96 Expires: 07/01/99 Bruce C. Twomley - Juneau Appointed: 10/06/82 Reappointed: 08/18/88, 07/21/92, 10/11/96 Expires: 07/01/00 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Resources Committee. Board of Dispensing Opticians Mary C. Seutter - Wasilla Appointed: 08/10/95 Reappointed: 05/15/96 Expires: 06/14/00 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Board of Education Roy M. Nageak Sr. - Barrow Appointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 01/31/99 Marilyn Webb - Juneau Appointed: 02/10/95 Reappointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 01/31/02 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Board of Game Michael R. Fleagle - McGrath Appointed: 10/20/96 Expires: 01/31/99 Gregory P. Streveler - Gustavus Appointed: 10/20/96 Expires: 01/31/99 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Resources Committee. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0328 State Commission for Human Rights Martha L. Gore - Anchorage Appointed: 05/15/96 Expires: 01/31/01 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the State Affairs Committee. Commission on Judicial Conduct Dianne I. Brown - Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/96 Expires: 12/31/98 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Judiciary and State Affairs Committees. Alaska Labor Relations Agency Robert A. Doyle - Palmer Appointed: 10/07/94 Reappointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 06/30/99 Blair Schad - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/28/96 Expires: 06/30/98 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the State Affairs Committee. Board of Marine Pilots Bernie Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 10/02/95 Reappointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 06/01/00 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Transportation Committee. State Medical Board Beverly Fletcher - Juneau Appointed: 08/11/95 Reappointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 08/13/00 Donald G. Hudson, D.O. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/11/95 Reappointed: 05/15/96 Expires: 04/21/00 Sarah A. Isto, M.D. - Juneau Appointed: 08/11/95 Reappointed: 11/08/96 Expires: 11/06/00 Suzanne H. Lombardi - Anchorage Appointed: 08/11/95 Reappointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 01/09/01 Donald C. Olson, M.D. - Nome Appointed: 08/11/95 Reappointed: 07/22/96 Expires: 07/08/00 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0329 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees John Pugh - Juneau Appointed: 03/03/95 Reappointed: 05/15/96 Expires: 03/03/01 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the State Affairs Committee. Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Kaye Kanne - Juneau Appointed: 07/21/92 Reappointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 07/21/00 Pam Weaver - Chugiak Appointed: 07/21/92 Reappointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 07/21/00 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Nursing Josephine Malemute - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/30/95 Reappointed: 05/15/96 Expires: 03/31/00 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Mary Coffey Marshburn - Homer Appointed: 01/01/97 Expires: 12/31/02 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Resources Committee. Board of Examiners in Optometry William D. Faulkner, O.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 06/15/00 Aharon Sternberg, O.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 06/15/99 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0330 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Personnel Board Katie T. Hurley - Wasilla Appointed: 08/01/96 Expires: 06/20/02 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the State Affairs Committee. Board of Pharmacy Bonnie R. Stewart - Anchorage Appointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 04/01/00 Stanley P. Thompson, R.Ph. - Anchorage Appointed: 04/09/92 Reappointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 04/01/00 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Dee Berline - Anchorage Appointed: 05/15/96 Expires: 01/01/00 Cary S. Keller, M.D. - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/13/92 Reappointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 09/01/00 Lawrence W. Seethaler, L.P.T. - Anchorage Appointed: 09/03/92 Reappointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 09/01/00 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Professional Teaching Practices Commission Mary Lou Madden - Juneau Appointed: 10/07/94 Reappointed: 07/22/96 Expires: 07/01/99 Thomas L. Matheson - Dillingham Appointed: 07/23/93 Reappointed: 07/22/96 Expires: 07/01/99 Christine A. Miller - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/22/96 Expires: 07/01/99 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0331 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Susan L. Baxter, M.S. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 07/01/00 E. Ben Crawford, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 07/01/98 Gail C. Shortell, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 07/20/95 Reappointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 07/01/00 David J. Sperbeck, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/21/96 Expires: 07/01/97 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) Joyce Michaelson - Anchorage Appointed: 06/25/96 Expires: 02/01/01 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the State Affairs Committee. Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Eileen R. Bechtol - Homer Appointed: 06/25/96 Expires: 06/30/99 Susan K. Crosson - Anchorage Appointed: 06/25/96 Expires: 06/30/98 Jon B. Wolfe - Douglas Appointed: 06/25/96 Expires: 06/30/00 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Alaska Public Utilities Commission (APUC) James M. Posey - Anchorage Appointed: 01/21/97 Expires: 10/31/02 President Miller referred the appointment for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0332 Board of Veterinary Examiners William G. Lewis - North Pole Appointed: 06/25/96 Expires: 01/31/00 James L. Morris, D.V.M. - Wasilla Appointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 01/15/01 Connie J. Sanders, D.V.M. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/25/96 Expires: 01/31/99 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Violent Crimes Compensation Board Louann Cutler - Anchorage Appointed: 01/02/97 Expires: 12/15/99 Leslie D. Wheeler - Wasilla Appointed: 05/15/96 Expires: 12/15/98 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Judiciary Committee. Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Valerie K. Baffone - Anchorage Appointed: 11/08/96 Expires: 07/01/97 John Giuchici - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/10/91 Reappointed: 07/15/93, 06/25/96 Expires: 07/01/99 Steve Hagedorn - Anchorage Appointed: 08/19/91 Reappointed: 07/01/93, 06/25/96 Expires: 07/01/99 Harriet M. Lawlor - Anchorage Appointed: 07/20/95 Reappointed: 06/25/96 Expires: 07/01/99 Shawn Pierre - Chugiak Appointed: 11/08/96 Expires: 07/01/97 President Miller referred the appointments for legislative confirmation to the Judiciary Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0333 The presence of Senator Parnell was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of February 12 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 64 HOUSE BILL NO. 64 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act naming a new maritime vessel for the Alaska Marine Highway System; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 91 HOUSE BILL NO. 91 BY REPRESENTATIVE PORTER, entitled: An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SJR 8 The following technical correction is made to page 282 of the Senate Journal for February 11 regarding SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8: Senator Green, Chair, should be changed to Senator Green, Vice Chair. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0334 SJR 9 The following technical correction is made to page 282 of the Senate Journal for February 11 regarding SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9: Senator Green, Chair, should be changed to Senator Green, Vice Chair. SB 39 Forthcoming zero fiscal note (p. 249) for the Judiciary Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 39 An Act relating to hazardous chemicals, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste received today, identical to Department of Education fiscal note published February 6 for the bill. SB 75 Forthcoming zero fiscal note for SENATE BILL NO. 75 An Act relating to the regulation of accountants; and providing for an effective date and for the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. SJR 9 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Signing to calendar: Senator Leman, Vice Chair, Senators Taylor, Duncan, Torgerson. The resolution is on todays calendar. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 9 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production, was read the second time. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0335 SJR 9 Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 3, following line 8: Insert new material to read: FURTHER RESOLVED that the Congress work with the state to ensure the continued health and productivity of the Porcupine Caribou herd and the protection of land, water, and wildlife resources during the exploration and development of the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; and be it Page 3, lines 9-10: Delete protects the environment and Page 3, line 10: Delete to the maximum extent possible Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Taylor objected. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was withdrawn. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 3, following line 5, insert new material to read: WHEREAS, the state will ensure the continued health and productivity of the Porcupine Caribou herd and the protection of land, water, and wildlife resources during the exploration and development of the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; and Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Sharp objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0336 SJR 9 Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 3, line 10: Delete to the maximum extent possible Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Pearce objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 9 am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Halford, Hoffman and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 am was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Torgerson, Kelly, Ward moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 am Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0337 SJR 9 SJR 9 am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Halford, Hoffman Absent: Kelly and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Honoring - Noorvik Bears Girls Basketball Team, Region 1A Champions Senator(s) Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Hoffman, Wilken, Parnell, Leman, Lincoln, Duncan, Green, Kelly, Taylor Representative(s) Joule, Foster Honoring - Noorvik Bears Boys Basketball Team, Region 1A Champions Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Pearce, Mackie, Hoffman, Wilken, Parnell, Leman, Lincoln, Duncan, Green, Kelly, Taylor Honoring - Anchorage BP Teachers of Excellence Senator(s) Pearce, R. Phillips, Donley, Mackie, Hoffman, Wilken, Parnell, Leman, Lincoln, Duncan, Green, Ellis, Kelly, Taylor, Halford Honoring - Catherine Attla, 1997 Governors Award for Native Art Senator(s) Lincoln, Pearce, Adams, Donley, Mackie, Hoffman, Parnell, Leman, Lincoln, Duncan, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Ellis Representative(s) Nicholia 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0338 Honoring - Jewel Kilcher, Best New Rock/Pop Artist, American Music Awards Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Mackie, Hoffman, Wilken, Parnell, Leman, Lincoln, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Miller, Ellis Representative(s) G. Phillips Honoring - The Iditarod Sled Dog Race Representative(s) Masek Senator(s) Green, R. Phillips, Halford, Pearce, Mackie, Hoffman, Wilken, Parnell, Leman, Lincoln, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Miller, Ellis In Memoriam - Marie S. Taressaq Active Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Pearce, Adams, Mackie, Parnell, Leman, Lincoln, Duncan, Green, Kelly, Taylor Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Honoring - Senator Fred Zharoff Senator(s) Duncan, Adams, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Miller, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, R. Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0339 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS In Memoriam - Mildred Millie Shelley Senator(s) Duncan, Phillips, Miller, Pearce, Lincoln, Sharp, Donley, Green, Mackie Representative(s) Elton Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Senator Kelly, Rules Committee Chair, introduced the new Senate Page, Amy Whittaker. SB 39 Senator Pearce, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 39 An Act relating to hazardous chemicals, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 29 Senator Lincoln requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) An Act relating to certain programs of state aid to municipalities and recipients in the unorganized borough; and providing for an effective date be taken up. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) was before the Senate on reconsideration. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0340 SB 29 The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) An Act relating to certain programs of state aid to municipalities and recipients in the unorganized borough; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 29(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams Excused: Halford, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on February 17 until early plane time. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on February 14. Without objection, Senator Leman was excused. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0341 SB 67 President Miller added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 67 An Act relating to the imposition of criminal sentences; and amending Rule 32.2, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 73 President Miller added a State Affairs Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 73 An Act relating to the citizen review board and panels for permanency planning for children in state foster care; extending the termination date of the Citizens Foster Care Review Board; and providing for an effective date. The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce, Health, Education and Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SJR 9 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 am Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 29 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) An Act relating to certain programs of state aid to municipalities and recipients in the unorganized borough; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0342 ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 14, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:04 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1997 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0343 ANNOUNCEMENTS Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 14 FRIDAY 1:30 PM + REPORT OF THE LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION FEB 17 MONDAY 1:30 PM HB 43MOTOR VEHICLE FEES & TAXES FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + SB 5EXCISE FEE ON PASSENGER SHIP TRAVELERS FEB 21 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 13 THURSDAY 9:00 AM OVERVIEW OF ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL + APPROPRIATION REQUESTS BY OMB SB 83APPROP: CONST. BUDGET RESERVE MGMT FEES <PUBLICATION NOTICE WAIVED> FEB 14 FRIDAY 9:00 AM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: WELFARE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION, FISCAL IMPACT SENATOR PHILLIPS, CHAIR 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0344 FINANCE CONTINUED FEB 17 MONDAY 8:30 AM -- CONTINUED FROM 2/13/97 -- OVERVIEW OF ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL + APPROPRIATION REQUESTS BY OMB BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 83APPROP: CONST. BUDGET RESERVE MGMT FEES FEB 18 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 7HUNTING SPORT FISH TRAPPING FEES/LICENSES SB 82LEGIS. APPROVAL FOR STATE PROP. DISPOSALS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM OVERVIEW: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM JOINT WITH (S) JUDICIARY (H) FINANCE AND JUDICIARY INVITED FEB 20 THURSDAY 9:30 AM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: MGT INFO SVCS/DP, OVERVIEW OF STATE SYSTEMS AND MGT POLICIES SENATOR PARNELL, CHAIR FEB 21 FRIDAY 9:00 AM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: WELFARE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION, FISCAL IMPACT SENATOR PHILLIPS, CHAIR ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 14 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 13INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES SB 61INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES FEB 17 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 70UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS CALENDARS> 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0345 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED FEB 18 TUESDAY 3:00 PM CAPITOL ROOM 106 -- TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE -- JT HEARING WITH (H) HES - ALASKA NATIVE HEALTH BOARD LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + SB 84ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA + SB 85PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS FEB 21 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 3MINORS CURFEW VIOL. HEARD IN DIST. CT. SB 66CRIMES & CRIME VICTIMS ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 14 FRIDAY 1:30 PM + SB 38ANATOMICAL GIFTS,LIVING WILLS & DNR ORDER FEB 17 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532 -- TIME & LOCATION CHANGE -- JT MEETING WITH (S) FINANCE & EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES, OVERVIEW OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE WORKING GROUP FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 19FISH & GAME COMNR NOT TO ENFORCE FED LAW BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD + SJR 3PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS <BILL HELD FROM 2/12> SJR 10ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FEB 21 FRIDAY 1:30 PM + HB 91EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE + SB 67TRUTH IN SENTENCING ---------------------------------------- 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0346 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 13 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + SB 73FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD + SB 65FOOD/SEAFOOD/ORGANIC FOOD FEB 18 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 20 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 65FOOD/SEAFOOD/ORGANIC FOOD HB 41IMPAIRMENT RATING GUIDES FOR WORKERS COMP ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 14 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 17 MONDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 18 TUESDAY 2:00 PM CAPITOL ROOM 126 -- LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE -- JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE RESOURCES BRIEFING: TIMBER INDUSTRY FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM HJR 12LEASES IN NATL PETROLEUM RESERVE SB 22BOARD OF GAME QUALIFICATIONS -- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS -- FEB 21 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 13 THURSDAY 10:45 AM SJR 9ENDORSING ANWR LEASING SJR 8PRIMARY MFG OF PUBLICLY OWNED TIMBER ---------------------------------------- 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0347 STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 13 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 68TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION <BILL HELD> + SB 46NEW FERRY NAMED M.V. KENNICOTT + SJR 14SUPPORT FEDERAL CONCEALED GUN LEGISLATION FEB 18 TUESDAY 3:30 PM HB 64NEW FERRY NAMED M.V. KENNICOTT OVERVIEW: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (CONT) -- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS -- FEB 20 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 4LONGEVITY BONUS SABBAT:PFD ELIGIBILITY HB 2PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND ELIGIBILITY -- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 13 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 18 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS: SENATE TASK FORCE ON THE AK MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM SB 21ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY SJR 12CONSTRUCTION OF ALASKA HIGHWAY FEB 20 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 42ALASKA RR BUDGET AND LAND FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM OVERVIEW: ADMINISTRATION BUDGET ---------------------------------------- 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0348 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, APUC FEB 24 MONDAY 1:00 PM ADMIN SERVICES, BANKING, SECURITIES & CORPORATIONS, INVESTMENTS FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING, INSURANCE ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM OVERVIEW: DCRA BUDGET ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 15 SATURDAY 1:00 PM JOINT WITH HOUSE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE OVERVIEW, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITY JAILS FEB 22 SATURDAY 12:00 PM JOINT WITH HOUSE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY JAILS ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 20 THURSDAY 8:15 AM OVERVIEW: EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION, COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ADMIN SERVICES, INFORMATION SERVICES 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0349 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED EDUCATION CONTINUED FEB 21 FRIDAY 3:00 PM SENATE FINANCE 532 K-12 SUPPORT, SCHOOL FOUNDATION FUNDING PROGRAM, ADDITIONAL DISTRICT SUPPORT, CIGARETTE TAX DIST, TUITION SCHOOLS, BOARDING HOME GRANTS, YOUTH IN DETENTION, SCHOOLS FOR HANDICAPPED, PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CHILD NUTRITION, COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, SCHOOLDEBT REIMBURSEMENT, SCHOOL FINANCE ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 18 TUESDAY 1:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, FACILITY CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION FEB 20 THURSDAY 1:30 PM COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ADMIN SERVICES, AIR & WATER QUALITY FEB 25 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE, STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICE ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM FY 98 DEPT FISH & GAME BUDGET, ALL BRUS ---------------------------------------- LAW SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 11 TUESDAY 3:30 PM FY 98 DEPT OF LAW BUDGET, ALL BRUS ---------------------------------------- 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0350 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS CAPITOL ROOM 17 MAR 06 THURSDAY 8:00 AM DEPT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS JT MEETING WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 18 TUESDAY 8:00 AM COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ADMIN SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH LAND TRUST, CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION FEB 20 THURSDAY 8:00 AM GEOLOGICAL & GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS, MINING & WATER FEB 20 THURSDAY 9:30 AM SENATE FINANCE 532 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 20 THURSDAY 3:30 PM JT WITH (H) DPS SUBCOMMITTEE BRUS: STATEWIDE SUPPORT, COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, TRAINING ACADEMY, ADMIN SERVICES, CIVIL AIR PATROL, LABORATORY SVCS, APSIN, AK CRIMINAL RECORDS & ID, VIOLENT CRIMES COMPENSATION BOARD, COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT ---------------------------------------- REVENUE SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 18 TUESDAY 3:30 PM FY 98 DEPT OF REVENUE BUDGET, ALL BRUS EXCEPT AHFC MAR 13 THURSDAY 8:00 AM FY 98 DEPT OF REVENUE BUDGET, AHFC 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0351 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 14 FRIDAY 7:00 AM + ADMINISTRATION FEB 18 TUESDAY 4:00 PM BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FEB 20 THURSDAY 7:00 AM BELTZ ROOM 211 SOUTHEAST REGION RURAL AIRPORTS FEB 25 TUESDAY 7:00 AM BELTZ ROOM 211 CENTRAL REGION RURAL AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - ANCHORAGE FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 NORTHERN REGION RURAL AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - FAIRBANKS ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 25 TUESDAY 3:30 PM OPERATING BUDGET JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM RPLS, SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS, AND RELEASE OF AUDITS 1997-02-13 Senate Journal Page 0352 OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 27 THURSDAY 12:00 PM CHILDRENS CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER FEB 25 TUESDAY 11:00 AM STATE OF JUDICIARY ADDRESS CHIEF JUSTICE ALLEN COMPTON