Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-03-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0889 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Seventy-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Adams, Donley, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Mackie was absent. On March 26, Senator Parnell was absent due to family illness (page 869). The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Lindsay of the Northern Light United Church. Senator Green led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of March 26 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 889 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0890 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 112 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act amending the definition of political party except as the definition of the term applies to the regulation of contributions and expenditures in state and municipal election campaigns, an amendment that also has the effect of changing the definition of political organization as applied to the regulation of games of chance and contests of skill. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. COMMUNICATIONS Disclosure letters were received in accordance with AS 24.60 and will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 3 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 8. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Report dated March 26 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Judiciary Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commission on Judicial Conduct Ethel Staton - Sitka 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0891 There were no stated objections to the named individual. However, this does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the appointment during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce. SJR 19 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Relating to naming Anchorage as the location of the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Judiciary Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 24 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Relating to the Tongass Land Management Plan and to continued Congressional oversight of that plan, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Torgerson, Green, Leman. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from the Senate Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 49 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 49 An Act repealing certain filing statements and bonds for enforcement and collection of certain taxes and license fees; relating to service of process on nonresident taxpayers; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce. 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0892 SB 49 Previous zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 63 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 63 An Act providing for automatic waiver of juvenile jurisdiction and prosecution of minors as adults for certain violations of laws by minors who use deadly weapons to commit offenses that are crimes against a person, and relating to the sealing of the records of those minors. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Pearce, Miller. Indeterminate fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Public Safety. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 13 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) am An Act relating to marine safety training and education programs. Signing do pass: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Donley, Wilken. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 26 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 26 An Act relating to big game tags for wolves; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Green, Leman. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0893 HB 46 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(RES) An Act relating to mining; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Sharp, Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Natural Resources. President Miller added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 108 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 108 An Act relating to the crime victim compensation program; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CITATIONS Honoring - George Rogers Representative(s) Hudson, Elton Senator(s) Duncan, Hoffman, Pearce, Green, Adams, Lincoln, Mackie, Sharp, Halford, Leman, Kelly, Taylor 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0894 Honoring - MAST, Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic Representative(s) Vezey Senator(s) Sharp, Wilken, Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Duncan, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Parnell Honoring - Captain Hamish A. S. Smith, Company Grade Officer of the Year Representative(s) Kott Senator(s) Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Wilken, Duncan, Mackie, Sharp, Halford, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Donley, Parnell Honoring - Senior Master Sergeant Wesley W. Feudner, First Sergeant of the Year Representative(s) Kott Senator(s) R. Phillips, Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Wilken, Duncan, Mackie, Sharp, Halford, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Donley, Parnell Honoring - Master Sergeant Louis R. DeMonte, Jr., Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Representative(s) Kott Senator(s) Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Wilken, Duncan, Mackie, Sharp, Halford, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Donley, Parnell Honoring - Master Sergeant Terry B. West, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Representative(s) Kott Senator(s) R. Phillips, Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Wilken, Duncan, Mackie, Sharp, Halford, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Donley, Parnell Honoring - Sergeant Christopher Scott Jensen, 1996 Fort Wainwright Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 1996 U.S. Army Alaska Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Representative(s) Vezey Senator(s) Sharp, Wilken, Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Duncan, Mackie, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Parnell Honoring - Senior Airman Thomas J. Stella, Airman of the Year Representative(s) Kott Senator(s) Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Wilken, Duncan, Mackie, Sharp, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Donley, Parnell 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0895 Recognizing Tartan Day, April 6, 1997 Senator(s) Parnell, Pearce, Green, Lincoln, Duncan, Mackie, Sharp, Leman, 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 13 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) am An Act relating to marine safety training and education programs. Without objection, it was so ordered. HCR 8 President Miller made the following appointments to the Deferred Maintenance Task Force: Senator Wilken Senator Leman Senator Taylor Senator Kelly Senator Lincoln Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on April 1. Without objection, Senator Halford was excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0896 ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 2:00 p.m., April 1, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:11 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1997 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0897 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. 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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 28 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 31 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 02 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 131ANNUAL SCHOOL TAX SB 135SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM SB 139AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS APR 04 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 27 THURSDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 28 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 31 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 01 TUESDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0898 FINANCE (continued) APR 02 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS APR 03 THURSDAY 9:00 AM HB 58CIVIL ACTIONS/ATTY FEES/ INSURANCE <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS APR 04 FRIDAY 10:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS SB 13INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 05 SATURDAY 10:00 AM + SB 47APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET + SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS APR 07 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 11SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> APR 08 TUESDAY 9:00 AM HB 46MINING CLAIMS ON PUBLIC LANDS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 28 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 31 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 02 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 04 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS ABOVE BILL LISTEN ONLY-NO TESTIMONY + SB 148PUBLIC LIBRARIES + SB 149HEALTH CARE FACILITY AUDITS & REPORTS 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0899 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 28 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 31 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 02 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 58MINOR CONSUMING ALCOHOL: PENALTY <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 04 FRIDAY 1:30 PM HB 9VICTIMS RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT TRIAL SB 119FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 27 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 01 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 03 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING: REAL ESTATE COMMISSION BOARD OF NURSING BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY CERTIFIED DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES + SB 92BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS; LICENSE (ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/13/97) + SB 90DENTISTS: LICENSING & EXTEND EXAMINING BD (ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/18/97) APR 08 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING: BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE EXAMINERS BOARD OF CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION + SB 122INS.COVERAGE:MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST ---------------------------------------- 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0900 RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM CONFIRMATION HEARING: BOARD OF FISH <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> APR 04 FRIDAY 3:30 PM HB 25FISH & GAME:LICENSES & RESIDENCY <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 27 THURSDAY 10:45 AM SB 68TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION SB 126STATE EMPLOYEES RIP AMENDMENTS SB 136BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION BILLS SB 137EXEMPT VOL. EMT/FIRE FGTR WAGE & HOUR LAW ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 27 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 81IMMUNIZATION RECORD UPON CHILDS DEATH + SB 129PERS REQUIRED SAVINGS UNDER RIP + SB 133SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED> APR 01 TUESDAY 0:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- UPON SENATE ADJOURNMENT + SB 150PUB. EMPLOYEES: MOVING, COMP TIME & PERS + SB 151PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT LABOR RELATIONS HB 65PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> APR 03 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 9CAP PROJ MATCHING GRANT FOR INDIAN RESERV SB 143EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL + SB 147PERS:GOV/LT GOVS SURVIVING SPOUSE OR EX SB 124CHARITABLE GAMING SALMON AND RACE CLASSIC <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> SB 81IMMUNIZATION RECORD UPON CHILDS DEATH ---------------------------------------- 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0901 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 27 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 01 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 03 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 127PERSONNEL RECORDS OF ALASKA RAILROAD SB 153SPECIALIZED LICENSE PLATES FOR ARTS FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 8:15 AM FINAL BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM FINAL BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM UNFINISHED BUSINESS PRELIMINARY CLOSE-OUT APR 03 THURSDAY 3:00 PM BUDGET CLOSE-OUT ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM UNFINISHED BUSINESS PRELIMINARY CLOSEOUT APR 03 THURSDAY 4:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0902 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) FISH & GAME BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM FY 98 F&G OPERATING BUDGET-PROPOSAL APR 04 FRIDAY 5:00 PM SENATE FINANCE 532 FY 98 F&G OPERATING BUDGET; PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM CLOSEOUT APR 04 FRIDAY 7:30 AM CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM PRELIMINARY CLOSEOUT APR 03 THURSDAY 1:30 PM CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LAW BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 02 WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM FY 98 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OPERATING BUDGET; SUBCOMMITTEE PROPOSAL APR 03 THURSDAY 5:00 PM SENATE FINANCE 532 FY 98 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OPERATING BUDGET; PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0903 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) LEGISLATURE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 03 THURSDAY 8:30 AM FY 98 LEGISLATURE OPERATING BUDGET-PROPOSAL APR 04 FRIDAY 8:00 AM FY 98 LEGISLATURE OPERATING BUDGET; PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 27 THURSDAY 7:30 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- + DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 01 TUESDAY 3:00 PM UNFINISHED BUSINESS PRELIMINARY CLOSEOUT APR 04 FRIDAY 8:15 AM BUTROVICH ROOM 205 BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 27 THURSDAY 8:00 AM PROPOSAL REVIEWS ---------------------------------------- WELFARE REFORM BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 03 THURSDAY 8:00 AM BUDGET CLOSEOUT APR 04 FRIDAY 8:00 AM WELFARE REFORM 1997-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0904 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER APR 02 WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM PRESENTATION BY THE HONORABLE TED STEVENS, UNITED STATES SENATOR