Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-04-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3505 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska One Hundred Sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:35 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Jerome Cwiklinski of St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Blessed art Thou, O Lord of Sabbaoth, Thou who art enthroned in the glory of Thy Kingdom, Thou who sittest upon the Cherubim, and beholdest the depths. Thou art worshiped by angels, archangels, thrones, dominions, principalities, powers, the cherubim and the seraphim. Arrayed in ranks, they are united in purpose from which they cannot be turned: they ceaselessly adore Thy majesty on high, yet Thou didst also appoint them to serve us in our lowly estate. As Thou wast manifest through three angels to enjoy Abrahams hospitality, may we carefully heed the tidings of Thy heralds, to welcome Thy presence in our midst. As Thou didst deploy Thine own armies to the aid of Israel, send, now, Thy pure legions to wage battle against every diabolical wile of Satan. As Thy messenger didst wrestle with Jacob in the wilderness, send Thy champion to 3505 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3506 invisibly subdue anything false or divisive that lies within us. As Gabriel proclaimed Thy favor upon the Mother of Thine eternal Word, so may we also rejoice, saying, We are Thy maidservants, O Lord. Help us to know Thy Will, let our actions be governed by Thy Word, and in so doing, let heavenly beauty be imparted even unto our seemingly mundane tasks. Embolden us to worship Thee and thank Thee, though it too great and awesome for the heavenly powers; even so grant us worthily to emulate their unswerving devotion, crying together with their bodiless voices: Holy! Holy! Holy art Thou, O Lord! Heaven and earth are filled with Thy glory! Christ is Risen! Senator Leman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the one hundred third, one hundred fourth and one hundred fifth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 53 Message dated and received April 24 was read, stating: Dear President Miller: 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: 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3507 HB 53 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am S An Act expressing legislative intent without the force of law concerning correctional facility space and the Cleary v. Smith case; adding, as a general power of municipalities, the power to provide for, and enter into agreements concerning the confinement and care of prisoners; relating to authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into agreements to lease facilities for the confinement and care of prisoners with the City of Delta Junction and with the Municipality of Anchorage; and providing for an effective date. Chapter 15, SLA 1998 Effective Date: 4/25/98 This bill addresses three different issues of importance to the Department of Corrections in Alaska. First, it expresses the Legislature's intent to work with the department to reduce the population in state prisons to the emergency capacities established by the court in the class action suit Cleary v. Smith, 3AN-S81-5274 Civ. Indeed, the Legislature has funded the acquisition of more halfway house beds, more contract prison beds out of state, and other reasonable and cost-effective alternative means of confinement. As a result of this, the State of Alaska has been able to stop incurring fines for violations of the court's order in Cleary, for the first time since 1994. Second, this bill authorizes the state to enter into a lease agreement with the Municipality of Anchorage for a new 400-bed jail facility. The bill specifies that capital costs may not exceed $56,000,000 and that the location selected for the facility must be within one mile of the courthouse in Anchorage or within one mile of the Cook Inlet Pretrial Facility. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3508 HB 53 The third part of this bill authorizes the state to enter into an agreement with the City of Delta Junction to lease space within a correctional facility on the realigned Fort Greely military reservation. The lease, if entered into, must be for a minimum of twenty years and provide a minimum of 800 medium security prison beds. The City of Delta Junction is required by the bill to use a process similar to that established in the state procurement code to enter into an agreement with a private third-party contractor for the operation of the correctional facility. A letter of intent accompanying the bill specifies that the cost per prisoner per day, inclusive of capital expenses, is not to exceed $70. As we stated time and again during this legislative session, proposals for the expansion of our jail and prison facilities in Alaska must be measured on the basis of: Safety, Comprehensively meeting statewide and regional needs, Consistency with best correctional practices, Involving community participation (government to government), and Cost effectiveness. This legislation represents a good first step toward meeting our state's needs, but it is by no means complete or comprehensive. Our prison and jail plan, which we have presented to the Legislature, calls for expansions of our current system at Bethel, Sutton, Palmer, Fairbanks, Kenai, Juneau and Barrow. This session I submitted legislation authorizing the first phase of the plan for the most pressing expansion needs in Bethel and Sutton in addition to the Anchorage jail replacement. Only the Anchorage jail has been addressed in this legislation. This legislation is also incomplete with respect to addressing the terms of the leases and the process to be followed by the parties. In signing this bill, I am committing the state to filling in these blanks with provisions that embody the principles of good government. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3509 HB 53 For the new Anchorage jail, this means reaching consensus on the terms of the lease, joint approval over the design and construction of the facility, resolution of issues surrounding the cost of care for municipal prisoners, and participation by the state in the financing process for the project. For a prison at Fort Greely, this means many of the same things, but also a commitment to a government-to-government relationship between the state and the City of Delta Junction on the ownership, construction and operation of the proposed facility. The transactions contemplated by this legislation are extremely complex -- the State of Alaska is to enter into an agreement with a small community for the care and custody of at least 800 prisoners at a converted army post; the City of Delta Junction is to arrange for the conversion of the post into the largest prison in the state and then select an operator for the prison. There are several critical components necessary to move forward on this project. One is the necessity for Delta Junction to obtain ownership of the land and facility for as long as it is used for prison purposes. Additionally, it is not clear who is to build the prison. The state is not authorized to build it and neither the City nor the reuse organizations have the capability to undertake such a project. Thus, considerable state oversight would be required of any private contractor building a prison to ensure a safe, adequate, cost-effective facility. As the state's lease payments will undoubtedly be used in the financing of construction, the state must also be involved in various parts of the financing to protect its lease interests. The city will also need to use an open and fair competitive process to select the operator of the prison. The state recognizes the tremendous hardship imposed on Delta Junction by the closure of the Fort Greely post and the state is committed to working with Delta Junction for an effective re-use plan for the post. At the same time, the costs of operating a prison at Fort Greely must be fiscally responsible. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3510 HB 53 This legislation represents an important first step toward solving our prison and jail overcrowding crisis. However, if we are to finally and fully resolve our corrections problems, we must continue to work together over the next several years to build more prison and jail beds, find alternatives to incarceration where appropriate, and most importantly, address the early childhood and educational factors that we know lead to future inmate populations. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Messages from the House HB 2 Message dated April 24 was read, stating: Dear Senator Miller: Upon learning of Representative Eric Crofts departure under an emergency medical leave, I consulted with Minority Leader Gene Kubina about replacing Representative Crofts appointment to the conference committee on House Bill No. 2. We decided to appoint Representative Kubina to the committee so the previously scheduled meeting, Thursday April 23 at 3:00, could proceed. I made this announcement at the end of Thursdays House Floor session. I hope this clears up any confusion regarding this conference committee. The House voted to adopt the conference committee report today. Sincerely, /s/ Representative Gail Phillips Speaker of the House 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3511 HB 2 Message dated April 24 was read, stating the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(FIN) and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(FIN) am S, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2 Permanent Fund Dividend Eligibility Message dated April 24 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 65 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 65(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: Requesting that Alaska wild salmon be included as an organic food under federal law. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 484 HOUSE BILL NO. 484 BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act exempting services of certain sports officials at amateur sporting events from coverage under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3512 SCR 14 Message dated April 24 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FIN) with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) am H Establishing the Alaska Task Force on Parity for Mental Health. Senator Taylor moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments? The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSCR 14(RLS) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to CSSCR 14(FIN)? YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) am H Establishing the Alaska Task Force on Parity for Mental Health. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 27 was read stating: 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3513 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Chiropractic Examiners Trevor V. Ireland, D.C. - Anchorage Board of Education Bettye Davis - Anchorage Mike Williams - Akiak Board of Marital and Family Therapy Dixie A. Hood - Juneau Wilfred M. Miles, Ph.D. - Wasilla Elaine L. Williams - Juneau State Medical Board Martha T. Cotten, M.D. - Eagle River Constance E. Livsey - Anchorage Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Susan LaBelle, MSW - Anchorage Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Martha J. Linden, C.N.M. - Anchorage Board of Dental Examiners James B. Blasingame - Anchorage Raymond L. Lang, D.D.S. - Nome Board of Dispensing Opticians Cynde M. Oleck - Fairbanks Board of Pharmacy Paul Joseph Gionet, R.Ph. - Anchorage Gerry Knasiak - Ketchikan Martin Krull, R.Ph. - Anchorage 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3514 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Sundi M. Hondl, L.P.T. - Wasilla Ann P. Mattson - Juneau Professional Teaching Practices Commission Georgia S. Cast - Bethel Patricia E. Chitty - Nikolaevsk Linda Connelly - Palmer Judith Entwife - Juneau Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Carey S. Edney, Ph.D. - Anchorage David J. Sperbeck, Ph.D. - Anchorage Board of Veterinary Examiners Deanna J. Thornell, D.V.M. - Fairbanks This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against these appointments during any further considerations. Signing the report: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senators Leman, Green, Ward, Ellis. SB 216 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 216 An Act providing for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 3432. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senator Torgerson. Signing do pass: Senator Phillips, Parnell. Previous fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3515 SB 266 Forthcoming fiscal notes for the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute (page 3481) for SENATE BILL NO. 266 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 and to premiums and cost-sharing contributions under the Medicaid program; establishing the Healthy Families Alaska program; and providing for an effective date published today from Department of Health and Social Services (4). SB 331 The Finance 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(FIN) Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senator Donley. Signing do pass: Senators Phillips, Torgerson. Previous fiscal note applies to the Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 356 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 356 An Act relating to treatment under legislative standards of conduct of campaign contributions to legislators during a legislative session; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Sharp, Cochair, Senator Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senators Phillips, Parnell, Torgerson. Zero fiscal note for the bill published today from Legislative Affairs Agency. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3516 HB 170 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 170(HES) 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 and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 170(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Torgerson, Donley. Previous zero and fiscal notes apply to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 325 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) 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 and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and 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. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Parnell, Torgerson, Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senator Adams. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3517 HB 326 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Parnell, Torgerson, Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senator Adams. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 353 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) am An Act relating to adoption by reference in regulations; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(HES) Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senator Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ward, Green, Leman. Previous House zero fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3518 Recess Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:01 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 12:46 p.m. SB 329 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 329 An Act establishing an exemption for investment clubs from the business license requirement. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Duncan, Taylor, Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 33 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(FIN) am An Act relating to real estate licensees and to the real estate surety fund; relating to the Real Estate Commission; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Duncan, Taylor. Signing amend: Senator Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 334 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) am An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a peace officer or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Duncan, Taylor, Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3519 Special Committee Reports HB 2 The CONFERENCE COMMITTEE considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(FIN) and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(FIN) am S and recommended: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2 Permanent Fund Dividend Eligibility be adopted (page 3483). Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Conference Committee Report be held on the Secretarys desk. Without objection, it was so ordered. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 27 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Urging the executive branch of state government to negotiate collective bargaining agreements with bargaining organizations representing employees of the Alaska marine highway system that result in a net zero cost increase. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 358 SENATE BILL NO. 358 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3520 SB 358 An Act relating to disclosure of the use of state funds related to personnel records. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 329 SENATE BILL NO. 329 An Act establishing an exemption for investment clubs from the business license requirement was read the second time. Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 3068. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 329(JUD) An Act relating to the regulation authority, exemptions, and definitions of the Alaska Business License Act was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, lines 4 - 11: Delete Section 1 Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 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. 329(JUD) am was read the third time. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3521 SB 329 The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 329(JUD) am An Act relating to the regulation authority, exemptions, and definitions of the Alaska Business License Act pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 329(JUD) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 329(JUD) am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 33 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(FIN) am An Act relating to real estate licensees and to the real estate surety fund; relating to the Real Estate Commission; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(FIN) am was read the third time. Senators Leman, Kelly, Ward, Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and they were required to vote. Senators Taylor, Duncan, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3522 HB 33 The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(FIN) am An Act relating to real estate licensees and to the real estate surety fund; relating to the Real Estate Commission; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 33(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Halford, Leman and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(FIN) am 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 and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 334 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) am An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a peace officer or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3456. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a member of the armed services, a peace officer, or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date was adopted and read the second time. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3523 HB 334 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Donley, Leman, Pearce, Duncan, Lincoln, Ward, Parnell, Phillips, Taylor, Sharp, Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a member of the armed services, a peace officer, or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 334(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3524 House Resolutions in Second Reading HJR 53 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 Relating to support for federal legislation providing for the continuation of the University of Alaska by the conveyance of federal land to the university, which had been held in second reading with Amendment No. 1 pending (page 3487) was before the Senate. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, line 8, following "refuges;": Insert "and WHEREAS reasonable amendments can be made to S. 660 relating to the transfer of federal lands in the Tongass National Forest and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska;" Page 2, lines 9 - 11: Delete all material and insert: "BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature urges Senator Murkowski to continue working with representatives of the State of Alaska and the University of Alaska to consider amendments that will address the land grant deficiency of the University of Alaska and be in the best interest of the state; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature respectfully urges the Congress of the United States to pass and the President to sign S. 660 as expeditiously as possible." Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. 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. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3525 HJR 53 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 am S was read the third time. Senators Taylor, Torgerson, Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 am S Relating to support for federal legislation providing for the continuation of the University of Alaska by the conveyance of federal land to the university, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 53 am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Hoffman and so, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 am S passed the Senate and the resolution was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Statewide Battle of the Books Winners, Central Far North High School Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Adams, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Parnell, Hoffman, Mackie 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3526 Honoring - Tara Deal Representative(s) Cowdery Senator(s) Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Parnell, Hoffman, Halford, Mackie, Green Honoring - Shirley Tisdale, National Volunteer of the Year Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Adams, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Parnell, Hoffman, Mackie Honoring - Dr. Frank Jefferies, Advisor of the Year and Susan Ohrberg, Teacher of the Year University of Alaska Anchorage, College of Business and Public Policy Senator(s) Ward, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Donley, Parnell, Adams, Hoffman, Halford, Mackie, Green Honoring - Honor Students, University of Alaska Anchorage, College of Business and Public Policy Senator(s) Ward, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Donley, Parnell, Adams, Hoffman, Ellis, Halford, Mackie, Green Honoring - Lieutenant Randy Crawford, 1997 Supervisor of the Year, Alaska State Troopers Senator(s) Torgerson, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Donley, Parnell, Adams, Hoffman, Ward, Mackie, Green In Memoriam - Louisa T. Arab Representative(s) Foster, Hudson, Elton Senator(s) Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Parnell, Hoffman, Mackie, Green In Memoriam - Elizabeth Sherman Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Adams, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Parnell, Hoffman, Mackie, Green 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3527 In Memoriam - Kenneth A. Getts Representative(s) Masek Senator(s) Green, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Parnell, Hoffman, Halford, Mackie 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 334 Senator Ward stated that he had failed to declare a conflict of interest on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a member of the armed services, a peace officer, or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 329 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 329(JUD) am An Act relating to the regulation authority, exemptions, and definitions of the Alaska Business License Act was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 334 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a member of the armed services, a peace officer, or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3528 HJR 53 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 am S Relating to support for federal legislation providing for the continuation of the University of Alaska by the conveyance of federal land to the university, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 268 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 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 12:45 p.m., April 27, 1998. SB 341 SENATE BILL NO. 341 An Act relating to agricultural land; 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 12:45 p.m., April 27, 1998. Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 28, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:32 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1998 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3529 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 APR 27 MONDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 29 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 471REGIONAL NATIVE HOUSING AUTHORITIES SB 53AHFC HOUSING FUNDS & PROGRAMS MAY 01 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 27 MONDAY 9:00 AM + SB 216CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUAL PREDATORS + SB 331PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSING + SB 335LICENSING OF COSMETOLOGISTS + SB 356CONTRIBUTIONS DURING SESSIONS + SB 357LEGISLATIVE FINANCE DIVISION + HB 170SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED + HB 261LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SURCHARGE + HB 370APPROPRIATION: 1997 FISHERY DISASTER + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED + SB 350ABOLISH TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL + HB 210AIRPORT DUTY-FREE CONCESSIONS APR 28 TUESDAY 7:30 AM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS + SB 346LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3530 FINANCE APR 28 TUESDAY 9:00 AM + HB 370APPROPRIATION: 1997 FISHERY DISASTER + HB 261LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SURCHARGE + SB 350ABOLISH TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL + HB 210AIRPORT DUTY-FREE CONCESSIONS + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED APR 29 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM YEAR 2000 PROJECT CAPITAL APPROPRIATION REQUEST BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED APR 30 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MAY 01 FRIDAY 9:00 AM HB 116WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED HB 11DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS HB 197PUBLIC LIBRARIES HB 234ABORTIONS UNDER GENERAL RELIEF PROGRAM MAY 02 SATURDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 27 MONDAY 9:00 AM CONFIRMATION HEARING: BD. OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS + BD. OF EDUCATION BD. OF MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY + STATE MEDICAL BOARD AK. MENTAL HEALTH TRUST AUTHORITY BD. TRUSTEES BD. OF CERTIFIED DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES + BD. OF PHARMACY PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BD. PROFESSIONAL TEACHER PRACTICES COMMISSION BD. OF PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC. EX. BD. OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS (continued on next page) 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3531 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 27 MONDAY (continued from previous page) 9:00 AM BD. OF DENTAL EXAMINERS BD. OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS APR 29 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM HB 366NO CINA BASED SOLELY ON POVERTY BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS MAY 01 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 27 MONDAY 1:30 PM + SJR 10ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL + HB 16JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES + HB 335UNIFORM INTERSTATE CHILD CUSTODY ACT + SR 2WORLD PLUS, INC., INVESTIGATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 29 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HJR 44REAPPORTIONMENT BOARD & REDISTRICTING + SB 348RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE PROTECTION + HJR 2REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAY 01 FRIDAY 1:30 PM + SB 312FOOD/SEAFOOD/ORGANIC FOOD + SB 138REGULATION OF ALCOHOL + SB 355COMPETITIVE RETAIL SALES ELEC. POWER + CONFIRMATIONS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD JUDICIAL CONDUCT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3532 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 451ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY AIDS + HB 411LOCAL OPTION FOR WINERY LICENSE SB 353PROPERTY EXEMPTIONS SB 354WILLS, TRUSTS, & OTHER TRANSFERS + CONFIRMATION HEARING STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND LAND SURVEYORS ALASKA LABOR RELATIONS AGENCY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW BOARD PERSONNEL BOARD BOARD OF CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS ALASKA WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD APR 30 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 393DEVELOP STRANDED GAS RESOURCES + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 27 MONDAY 3:30 PM + SB 252PATERNITY/CHILD SUPPORT/NONSUPPORT CRIMES + HB 204MORATORIA ON COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED APR 29 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM HB 144DEC FEES:PESTICIDES AND CHEMICALS + SB 340INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA SB 342APPROVE SALE ROYALTY OIL TO MAPCO HB 73SALMON MARKETING ASSESSMENT & ASMI BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED MAY 01 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + SB 206AIRPORT/AIR NAVIGATION FACILITIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3533 RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 27 MONDAY 12:10 PM HB 33REAL ESTATE LICENSING HB 334TUITION WAIVER FOR POLICE WIDOW/CHILD SB 192MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF STATE VESSELS SB 219OFFICE OF VICTIMS ADVOCACY SB 329INVESTMENT CLUB LICENSE EXEMPTION HB 193REPAY GRADUATE EDUCATION AID HB 407TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP LOANS HB 404REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (CONSIDER SCS FOR HB 404) ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 28 TUESDAY 3:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING ALASKA PUBLIC OFFICES COMMISSION HJR 59DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG HJR 57AMEND US CONSTIT. TO LIMIT FED. COURTS HB 353ADOPTION BY REFERENCE IN REGULATIONS HB 464NURSING CARE AT STATE VETERANS HOME BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 30 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + OVERSIGHT HEARING ON MEDICAID HEALTH TRAVEL ON RURAL AIRLINES + HB 386RE AK INDUS. DEVELOP & EXPORT AUTHORITY + HB 373FOREST RESOURCES + HB 290LICENSE PLATES: RANCHES, FARMS, AND DAIRY + HB 239MOTOR FUEL TAX CREDIT:TAX NOT PD BY USER + SB 352AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS BILLS SCHEDULED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 1998-04-27 Senate Journal Page 3534 TRANSPORTATION APR 30 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 361PRIVATE MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY + HB 343DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE + HJR 67AIR FLIGHTS RUSSIAN FAR EAST + HJR 63ADAK AIRPORT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 APR 30 THURSDAY 8:00 AM REVIEW PRELIMINARY AND FINAL AUDIT REPORTS AND SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS OTHER MEETINGS MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 APR 27 MONDAY 5:00 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS