Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-03-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2937 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Seventy-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:07 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Adams, Leman were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Parnell. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord God, we thank You for another wonderful day. Thanks for Your provision of sunshine and clear skies over the weekend. Thank You too, for the time we had with our families and friends. Lord, as we begin a new week, we ask for Your wisdom. We pray that You would give us knowledge and discernment as we discuss issues here on the floor and in committees. We thank You so much for this opportunity to serve our state. We ask that we would use this opportunity wisely. In Christs name, Amen. Senator Lincoln led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-eighth, sixty-ninth, and seventieth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2937 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2938 Messages from the Governor SB 117 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 117 An Act relating to an infant care curriculum in the public school system. Chapter 4, SLA 1998 Effective Date: 6/18/98 HB 137 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 137(STA) An Act relating to veterinarians; extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date. Chapter 5, SLA 1998 Effective Date: See Chapter SJR 15 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(FIN) am H Relating to reauthorization of the federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Legislative Resolve No. 46 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2939 HJR 39 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that prohibits the President of the United States from extending or establishing national monuments without the express authorization of the Congress. Legislative Resolve No. 47 HCR 19 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19(HES) Relating to the Alaska Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind Council. Legislative Resolve No. 48 HCR 26 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 Urging support of the 1998 International People First Conference. Legislative Resolve No. 49 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2940 HJR 49 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 49(RES) Relating to opposition to a moratorium on the building of roads in the roadless areas of national forests. Legislative Resolve No. 50 SCR 2 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(RES) Relating to management of Alaskas wildlife resources. Legislative Resolve No. 51 HCR 29 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Authorizing a recess by the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of more than three days. Legislative Resolve No. 52 HCR 30 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2941 HCR 30 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Authorizing a recess by the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of more than three days. Legislative Resolve No. 53 SCR 21 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Relating to declaring March 1998 as Sobriety Awareness Month. Legislative Resolve No. 54 SR 1 Message dated and received March 20 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to compensation of Holocaust victims and survivors, their heirs, and Jewish communities by the government of Switzerland and the Swiss banking industry. Senate Resolve No. 1 Messages from the House Message dated March 20 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2942 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 285 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to suspension or revocation of commercial fishing permits, licenses, and privileges; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 386 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 386(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 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. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Annual Report from Wilson L. Condon, Commissioner, Department of Revenue in accordance with AS 37.10.430(b) Proposed Conveyance of Land to the Mental Health Trust Authority Preliminary Decision from Jane Angvik, Director, Division of Lands, Department of Natural Resources in accordance with AS 38.05.945 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2943 Alaska Student Loan Corporation and Commission on Postsecondary Education Annual Report from Mark Begich, Chair and Diane Barrans, Executive Director Standing Committee Reports SB 246 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 246 An Act amending the definition of correctional facility to include a therapeutic treatment center; providing for the conveyance of the Harborview Developmental Center and appurtenant land to the City of Valdez for the purpose of conversion and lease of a part of the center for a therapeutic treatment center for the Department of Corrections; providing that such a land conveyance counts toward the general grant land entitlement of the City of Valdez; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing amend: Senators Green, Ward. Previous zero and fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 252 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 252 An Act relating to paternity establishment and child support; relating to the crimes of criminal nonsupport and aiding the nonpayment of child support; and amending Rule 37(b)(2)(D), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(HES) An Act relating to paternity establishment and support orders; relating to the crime of criminal nonsupport; and providing for an effective date. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2944 SB 252 Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senator Ellis. Signing amend: Senators Ward, Green. Previous zero and indeterminate fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. SB 264 Fiscal note for the Transportation Committee Substitute (page 2915) for SENATE BILL NO. 264 An Act relating to aid for municipal road maintenance; and providing for an effective date published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. SB 268 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 268 An Act relating to the assignment to the Department of Labor of certain wage claims; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senator Parnell. Previous zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 284 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 284 An Act relating to cruelty to animals and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 2734. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senator Parnell. Previous zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2945 SB 299 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 299 An Act relating to the treatment of well test flares, nonroad engines, and aggregated fuel burning equipment associated with nonroad engines under the states air quality control program; defining stationary source for purposes of the states air quality program. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Leman, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Torgerson. Fiscal note published today from Department of Environmental Conservation. President Miller added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 330 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 330 An Act relating to underground facilities and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from the Labor and Commerce Committee. The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. SB 331 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 331 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 and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 331(HES) 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2946 SB 331 Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ward, Ellis, Leman. Signing amend: Senator Green. Fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. President Miller added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 336 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 336 An Act relating to excluding professional hockey team members from workers compensation coverage and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 336(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kelly, Mackie. Zero fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Labor. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 76 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 76 An Act relating to long-term plans of certain state agencies and recommendations regarding elimination of duplication in state agency functions and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(RLS) An Act relating to results-based government and the state budget; relating to state agency program and financial plans; relating to the withholding or reduction of appropriations to a state agency; and relating to state agency performance and other reports. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2947 SB 76 Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 250 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 250 An Act relating to management of game and to the duties of the commissioner of fish and game. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 313 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 313 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. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Taylor, Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. SCR 14 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Establishing the Alaska Task Force on Parity for Mental Health. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Taylor, Torgerson, Leman. The resolution is on todays calendar. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2948 HJR 29 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Supporting an increase in federal funding for prostate cancer research, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(RLS) Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Duncan, Taylor, Leman, Torgerson. Zero fiscal note for the Senate Committee Substitute published today from Legislative Affairs Agency. The resolution is on todays calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 250 SENATE BILL NO. 250 An Act relating to management of game and to the duties of the commissioner of fish and game was read the second time. Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2840. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Sharp offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "game": Insert ", to the fish and game fund and federal aid for restoration of wildlife and fish," 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2949 SB 250 Page 1, following line 7: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS16.05.110 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (b) Except for money received as fisheries fines or forfeitures in settlement of a claim or loss caused by damage to the fish resources of the state that is appropriated to or through the division of commercial fisheries management and development, appropriations of money from the fish and game fund and of money received by the state under the federal aid acts described under AS16.05.140 shall be made to or through the division of game or the division of sport fish. The division of game or the division of sport fish may use money appropriated under this subsection to acquire administrative and other services from other agencies if the division acquires the services through reimbursable services agreements. The division of game and the division of sport fish shall include as part of their budgets prepared under AS37.07.050 (1) a listing of the reimbursable services agreements that are to be funded with money appropriated under this subsection; (2) a description of the services to be provided under those agreements; and (3) a listing of the entities that are parties to those agreements." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Sharp moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Lincoln objected. Senator Taylor called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2950 SB 250 CSSB 250(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Adams, Leman and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, line 20, after cooperate with and: Insert may Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 250(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Adams, Leman and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2951 SB 250 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. 250(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) am 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 250(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Adams, Leman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Lincoln gave notice of reconsideration. SB 313 SENATE BILL NO. 313 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 was read the second time. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2952 SB 313 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. SENATE BILL NO. 313 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 313 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 313 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Adams, Leman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 313 passed the Senate. Senator Halford gave notice of reconsideration. SB 76 SENATE BILL NO. 76 An Act relating to long-term plans of certain state agencies and recommendations regarding elimination of duplication in state agency functions was read the second time. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2953 SB 76 Senator Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 2946. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(RLS) An Act relating to results-based government and the state budget; relating to state agency program and financial plans; relating to the withholding or reduction of appropriations to a state agency; and relating to state agency performance and other reports was adopted and read the second time. 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. 76(RLS) was read the third time. Senator Pearce moved and asked unanimous consent that she be shown as a cosponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(RLS) An Act relating to results-based government and the state budget; relating to state agency program and financial plans; relating to the withholding or reduction of appropriations to a state agency; and relating to state agency performance and other reports pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 76(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Green, Halford Excused: Adams, Leman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(RLS) passed the Senate. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2954 SB 76 Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 14 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Establishing the Alaska Task Force on Parity for Mental Health, was read the second time. Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2918. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FIN) was adopted, read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FIN) Establishing the Alaska Task Force on Parity for Mental Health, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CS SCR 14(FIN) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Adams, Leman and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2955 Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 29 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Supporting an increase in federal funding for prostate cancer research, was read the second time. Senators Lincoln, Taylor, Mackie, Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2948. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(RLS) was adopted and read the second time. 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 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(RLS) Supporting an increase in federal funding for prostate cancer research, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HJR 29(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Adams, Leman and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(RLS) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2956 Citations Honoring - Chris Norgaard, Ian Sharrock, Judd England, EMS Consumer/Citizen Award Senator(s) Leman, Lincoln, Hoffman, Pearce, Wilken, Parnell, Donley, Mackie, Kelly, Taylor, Halford, Duncan Honoring - William and Lillian Stolt, 1998 Alaska Business Hall of Fame Senator(s) Leman, Lincoln, Sharp, Hoffman, Pearce, Wilken, Parnell, Donley, Mackie, Kelly, Taylor, Halford, R. Phillips, Duncan Honoring - Joann C. Mitchell, P.E. Engineer of the Year Senator(s) Leman, Lincoln, Hoffman, Pearce, Wilken, Parnell, Donley, Mackie, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan Celebrating - National Correctional Officers Week Senator(s) Leman, Lincoln, Pearce, Wilken, Parnell, Donley, Mackie, Ward, Kelly, Taylor, Halford, Duncan Honoring - Albert C. Swalling, Alaskan of the Year Senator(s) Leman, Lincoln, Sharp, Hoffman, Pearce, Wilken, Parnell, Donley, Mackie, Ellis, Kelly, Taylor, Halford, R. Phillips, Duncan In Memoriam - Lesley H. Salisbury Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Miller, Sharp, Wilken, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan In Memoriam - Randy Smith Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Sharp, Lincoln, Hoffman, Parnell, Donley, Mackie, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Halford Representative(s) Brice In Memoriam - Al J. Baffone, Sr. Representative(s) Sanders, Berkowitz Senator(s) Donley, Lincoln, Adams, Pearce, Wilken, Phillips, Parnell, Mackie, Ellis, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2957 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 Senators Ward, Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that they be excused from a call of the Senate on April 3. Without objection, Senators Ward, Lincoln were excused. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 26 and 27. Without objection, Senator Duncan was excused. Senators Hoffman, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that they be excused from a call of the Senate on March 27. Without objection, Senators Hoffman, Kelly were excused. SB 305 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 305 An Act relating to rehabilitation of injured workers. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 180 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) An Act relating to state rights-of-way was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 309 The reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 309 An Act relating to the use of force by peace officers and correctional officers was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2958 Engrossment SB 180 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) An Act relating to state rights-of-way was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 309 SENATE BILL NO. 309 An Act relating to the use of force by peace officers and correctional officers was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 14 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FIN) Establishing the Alaska Task Force on Parity for Mental Health, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HJR 29 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(RLS) Supporting an increase in federal funding for prostate cancer research, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 63 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(FIN) 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 was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:55 p.m., March 23, 1998. 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2959 SB 214 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(STA) An Act relating to the possession of a concealed deadly weapon by peace officers and by chief administrative officers of municipal police departments; relating to the definition of police officer; and providing for an effective date was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:20 a.m., March 23, 1998. Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 24, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:29 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1998 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2960 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 MAR 23 MONDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 325PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED SB 343REGIONAL NATIVE HOUSING AUTHORITIES MAR 27 FRIDAY 1:30 PM <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 23 MONDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> + HB 461APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS MAR 23 MONDAY 4:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- AGENDA CONTINUED FROM MORNING MEETING AS NEEDED MAR 24 TUESDAY 9:00 AM + SB 323SEX OFFENSES & OFFENDER REGISTRATION <TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY ON ABOVE BILL> SB 223SENIOR HOUSING SB 274PROBATION AND PAROLE FEES SB 334STATE TRAINING PROGRAMS/HUMAN RES.COUNCIL SJR 42CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RE MARRIAGE <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2961 FINANCE MAR 24 TUESDAY 4:30 PM -- MEETING POSTPONED -- SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW GOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION MAR 24 TUESDAY 5:30 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- + HB 53LEASE-PURCHASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY -- RESCHEDULED FROM 03/27 -- <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION UNIVERSITY, TEACHER TRAINING MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION MENTAL HEALTH MAR 26 THURSDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS PROGRAMS MAR 26 THURSDAY 4:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW DEPT OF CORRECTIONS TREATMENT PROGRAMS FINAL REVIEW FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2962 FINANCE MAR 27 FRIDAY 9:00 AM HB 53LEASE-PURCHASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY -- RESCHEDULED TO 03/24 -- SB 236CITIZENS ADVISORY COM ON FED AREAS IN AK SB 332STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION SB 233ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD SB 263SECONDARY ROADS SB 264AID FOR MUNICIPAL ROAD MAINTENANCE MAR 28 SATURDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING + SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (CAPITAL) ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 23 MONDAY 9:00 AM + SB 203PHONICS CURRICULUM <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM HB 335UNIFORM INTERSTATE CHILD CUSTODY ACT <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> MAR 26 THURSDAY 3:00 PM SENATE FINANCE 532 -- TIME, LOCATION, AND DAY CHANGE -- JOINT HEARING WITH (H) HESS EARLY CHILDHOOD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION DR. NEWMAN-EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES DR. KUHL-UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MAR 27 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2963 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 23 MONDAY 1:30 PM HEARING REGARDING WORLD PLUS PONZI SCHEME SB 201PROHIBIT RECOVERY BY WRONGDOER + HB 50BROADCASTING OF RAFFLES AND CLASSICS MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 199COMMUNITY PROPERTY + SB 295LURING OR ENTICING A CHILD + SB 304REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES & HWYS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> MAR 27 FRIDAY 1:30 PM + SB 329INVESTMENT CLUB LICENSE EXEMPTION APSIN INVESTIGATION HEARING-REPORT OF COUNSEL <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 24 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING: ALASKA STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY BOARD OF BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS + SB 335LICENSING OF COSMETOLOGISTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: + SB 198UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT MAR 26 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 178UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE:LETTERS OF CREDIT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: + HB 33REAL ESTATE LICENSING ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 23 MONDAY 3:30 PM SB 262MANAGEMENT OF HUNTING SB 341AGRICULTURAL LAND BILL FIX SB 281YAKUTAT GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENT <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2964 RESOURCES MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM HB 310UTILIZATION OF GROUNDFISH <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> MAR 27 FRIDAY 3:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 24 TUESDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 26 THURSDAY 3:30 PM CONFIRMATION HEARING: + STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS RUTH G. BENSON ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 24 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + SB 298REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES MAR 26 THURSDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 26 THURSDAY 1:00 PM PERFORMANCE MEASURES, INCREMENT AND DECREMENT CHANGES, STAFFING LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS, AND PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-23 Senate Journal Page 2965 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES GOVERNOR SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM JOINT WITH (H) SUBCOMMITTEE GOVERNORS OFFICE OPERATING BUDGET ---------------------------------------- REVENUE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 24 TUESDAY 3:00 PM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BUDGET ALL BRUS ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA CAPITOL RM 106 MAR 27 FRIDAY 8:00 AM SENATE AND HOUSE FINANCE UNIVERSITY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BELTZ RM 211 MAR 24 TUESDAY 2:00 PM 2:00 PM FULL COMMITTEE 3:00 PM (S) SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- APR 01 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM INHALANT ABUSE TRAINING ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 MAR 23 MONDAY 5:00 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS