Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-04-29 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3589 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska One Hundred Eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:12 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. Lord have mercy. O Lord and Master of all creation who didst gather the waters into seas to expose dry land, and saw that it was good; and didst bring forth inhabitants from the offspring of our first father Adam. Thou didst say to Abram, Go from your country...to the land that I will show you and to your descendants I will give this land. As Abrahams posterity crossed the sea as though it were dry ground, in a similar fashion our forebears came to this Great Land and established many nations. In the wilderness, Thou didst provide for Israels every need, raining down upon them manna and quail, to satisfy their longings; so grant enjoyment of Thy blessings to those who dwell in our remote villages and rural communities. Impart the warmth of Thy presence for the comforts they sometimes lack. Grant them abundant resources and visitation 3589 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3590 to relieve their plight, as, through Elijah, Thou didst multiply the provisions of the widow of Zaraphath. May our cities be for them as Jethros tent, that they, in turn, may share with the sojourner. And let them not prefer the fat riches of Egypt, but the Land of Promise Thou gavest them. As it delighted Thine own Chosen People to obey Thy Word and abide by Thy Covenants, let it be so among our citizens so that Thou art worshiped in every place of Thy dominion; for Thou art the God of mercy, compassion, and love for mankind, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, O Father without beginning, and Only-begotten Son, and All-holy, Good, and Life-creating Spirit. Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Christ is Risen! Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SCR 23 Message dated April 28 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 am Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 2, relating to the permanent fund dividend program. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3591 SB 157 Message dated April 28 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 157(FIN) An Act establishing a childrens trust motor vehicle registration plate. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 28 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 12 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to civil liability for commercial recreational activities and certain skating and cycling activities; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Labor and Commerce Committees. HB 315 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 315(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to operating appropriations for facility operations, maintenance and repair, and renewal and replacement for components of public buildings and facilities; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3592 HB 408 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 408(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act establishing the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SJR 38 Message dated April 28 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(WTR) Relating to the bombardment of the village of Angoon. Senator Taylor moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment? The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SJR 38(WTR) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SJR 38? 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 amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(WTR) Relating to the bombardment of the village of Angoon. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3593 SJR 38 The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports Reports dated April 28 were read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governors appointments: State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Patricia Peirsol - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Alaska Workers Compensation Board Valerie K. Baffone - Anchorage Appointed: 11/08/96 Reappointed: 07/01/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Shawn Pierre - Chugiak Appointed: 11/08/96 Reappointed: 07/01/97 Expires: 07/01/00 The committee, with no comment, forwards these appointees names to the full Senate for consideration in a joint session. Signing the reports: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Hoffman. Alaska Labor Relations Agency Karen J. Mahurin - Kenai Appointed: 08/11/93 Reappointed: 06/30/94 Expires: 06/30/00 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Judy Kemplen - Anchorage Appointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 06/30/01 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3594 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Carla Meek - Juneau Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 08/01/00 The committee, with no comment, forwards these appointees names to the full Senate for consideration in a joint session. Signing the reports: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Kelly, Hoffman. Personnel Board Charlie Parr - Fairbanks Appointed: 09/02/97 Expires: 03/20/02 The committee, with no comment, forwards this appointees name to the full Senate for consideration in a joint session. Signing the report: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Hoffman. Signing the report with a do confirm: Senators Mackie, Kelly. SB 352 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 352 An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Green, Lincoln. Fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 290 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 290(TRA) An Act relating to motor vehicle license plates for ranchers, farmers, and dairymen and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 290(TRA) 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3595 HB 290 Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Halford, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senators Lincoln, Wilken. Previous House zero fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 411 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 411(FIN) An Act relating to issuance of a winery license in a local option area. Signing no recommendation: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Hoffman. Signing do pass: Senator Mackie. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 451 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 451(JUD) An Act relating to assistive technology devices and mobility aids for physically disabled persons. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 192 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 192 am An Act relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Duncan, Taylor, Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3596 SB 216 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 216 An Act providing for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 331 The Rules 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. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 199 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(JUD) An Act relating to the property, transactions, and obligations of spouses; relating to the augmented estate; amending Rule 301, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 387 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 387(L&C) An Act relating to dentists. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Duncan, Torgerson. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senators Taylor, Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3597 HB 404 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(TRA) An Act relating to the regulation of commercial vehicles; relating to the temporary registration of out-of-state commercial vehicles; relating to registration fees for commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(RLS) An Act relating to the regulation of commercial vehicles; relating to the temporary registration of out-of-state commercial vehicles; relating to registration fees for commercial vehicles and for certain noncommercial pick-up trucks and vans; and providing for an effective date. (title change authorized by SCR 28) Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor, Duncan. Previous fiscal note and House fiscal note. The bill is on todays calendar. 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 recommends CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2 Permanent Fund Dividend Eligibility be adopted (page 3483). Senator Taylor moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.2. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3598 HB 2 The question being: Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2 An Act requiring, for purposes of permanent fund dividend eligibility, an individual to have been physically present in the state for at least 72 consecutive hours during the prior two years before the current dividend year; relating, for purposes of permanent fund dividend eligibility, to allowable absences for secondary and postsecondary education on a full-time basis, vocational, professional, or other education on a full-time basis when a comparable program is not reasonably available in the state, serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, receiving continuous medical treatment or convalescing if the treatment or convalescence is not based on a need for climatic change, providing care for certain relatives with critical life-threatening illnesses, providing care for certain terminally ill relatives, settling the estates of certain relatives, serving as a member of the United States Congress, serving on the staff of a member from this state of the United States Congress, serving as an employee of the state, accompanying certain ill minors, accompanying another eligible resident who is absent for an allowable reason as the spouse, minor dependent, or disabled dependent of the eligible resident, or for any reason consistent with an individuals intent to remain a state resident; prohibiting, for purposes of permanent fund dividend eligibility, an individual from claiming an allowable absence unless the individual was a resident for at least six consecutive months immediately before leaving the state; making ineligible, for purposes of permanent fund dividend eligibility, certain individuals who are absent for more than 180 days during each of 10 qualifying years; relating to the definition of state resident for purposes of permanent fund dividend eligibility and requiring a state resident to have the intent to remain indefinitely; relating to the qualifying year and defining that term for purposes of the permanent fund dividend program; relating to the eligibility for 1998 permanent fund dividends of certain spouses and dependents of eligible individuals; and providing for an effective date? The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3599 HB 2 CONFERENCE CS FOR HB 2 Shall the Senate Adopt the Conference Committee Report? Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis and so, the report was adopted. 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. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 216 SENATE BILL NO. 216 An Act providing for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators was read the second time. Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 3432. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(JUD) 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. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3600 SB 216 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(JUD) was read the third time. Senators Duncan, Lincoln, Ward, Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(JUD) An Act providing for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 216(JUD) 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. 216(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 331 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 was read the second time. Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 3515. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 331(FIN) 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. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3601 SB 331 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 331(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 331(FIN) 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 331(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates Court Rule 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 Kelly changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 331(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the Court Rule change. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senate Bills in Second Reading SB 192 SENATE BILL NO. 192 am An Act relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date was before the Senate in second reading. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3602 SB 192 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 1. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 3480. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(FIN) 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. 192(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Duncan, Mackie, Torgerson, Leman, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(FIN) An Act relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 192(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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(FIN) passed the Senate. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3603 SB 192 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. Second Reading of House Bills HB 199 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(JUD) An Act relating to the property, transactions, and obligations of spouses; relating to the augmented estate; amending Rule 301, Alaska Rules of Evidence; 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. 199(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(JUD) An Act relating to the property, transactions, and obligations of spouses; relating to the augmented estate; amending Rule 301, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 199(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date Court Rule 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 199(JUD) passed the Senate. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3604 HB 199 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. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the Court Rule change. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. HB 387 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 387(L&C) An Act relating to dentists 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. 387(L&C) was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Sharp, Kelly, Parnell, Taylor 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 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 387(L&C) An Act relating to dentists pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 387(L&C) 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 387(L&C) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3605 Senate Resolutions SCR 28 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 was read and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 404, relating to commercial motor vehicles, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 28 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 404 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(TRA) An Act relating to the regulation of commercial vehicles; relating to the temporary registration of out-of-state commercial vehicles; relating to registration fees for commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3606 HB 404 Senator Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3597. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(RLS) An Act relating to the regulation of commercial vehicles; relating to the temporary registration of out-of-state commercial vehicles; relating to registration fees for commercial vehicles and for certain noncommercial pick-up trucks and vans; and providing for an effective date 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(RLS) An Act relating to the regulation of commercial vehicles; relating to the temporary registration of out-of- state commercial vehicles; relating to registration fees for commercial vehicles and for certain noncommercial pick-up trucks and vans; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 404(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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. 404(RLS) passed the Senate. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3607 HB 404 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford gave notice of reconsideration. Citations Commemorating - Police Memorial Day, May 15, 1998 Senator(s) Miller, Halford, Ward, Leman, Wilken, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Ellis, Duncan, Pearce, Donley, Phillips, Lincoln, Adams, Green, Parnell, Mackie Honoring - Leslie Campbell, Daniel Hackett and Glenda Field, BP Teachers of Excellence Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Wilken, Leman, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Lincoln, Parnell, Mackie Honoring - Franny Junge, BP Teacher of Excellence Representative(s) Green Senator(s) Ward, Leman, Wilken, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Pearce, Donley, Lincoln, Green, Parnell, Mackie Honoring - Jamie Parsons Representative(s) Hudson, Elton Senator(s) Duncan, Ward, Leman, Wilken, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Pearce, Lincoln, Adams, Green, Parnell, Mackie, Miller, Sharp 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. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3608 Announcements SB 358 Senator Sharp, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 358 An Act relating to disclosure of the use of state funds related to personnel records for the Finance Committee meeting on April 30. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall Uniform Rule 23 be waived for SENATE BILL NO. 358? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 358 Waive Uniform Rule 23? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, Uniform Rule 23 was waived. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 192 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(FIN) An Act relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 216 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(JUD) An Act providing for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3609 SB 331 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 331(FIN) 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 was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 28 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 404, relating to commercial motor vehicles, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 30, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:20 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1998 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3610 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 29 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 471REGIONAL NATIVE HOUSING AUTHORITIES SB 53AHFC HOUSING FUNDS & PROGRAMS <BILL POSTPONED> MAY 01 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 29 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + YEAR 2000 PROJECT CAPITAL APPROPRIATION REQUEST BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED SB 350ABOLISH TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL HB 210AIRPORT DUTY-FREE CONCESSIONS APR 30 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING <BILL POSTPONED TO 5/1> SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM <BILL POSTPONED> + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED + SB 358PERSONNEL RECORD DISCLOSURE: USE OF FUNDS <UNIFORM RULE 23 WAIVED> + HB 261LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SURCHARGE + HB 11DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS -- RESCHEDULED FROM 05/01 -- (schedule continued on next page) 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3611 FINANCE APR 30 THURSDAY 9:00 AM (schedule continued from previous page) + HB 210AIRPORT DUTY-FREE CONCESSIONS + HB 234ABORTIONS UNDER GENERAL RELIEF PROGRAM -- RESCHEDULED FROM 05/01 -- + SB 357LEGISLATIVE FINANCE DIVISION <REMOVED FROM AGENDA> MAY 01 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED + HB 197PUBLIC LIBRARIES + HB 116WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP + SB 350ABOLISH TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL MAY 02 SATURDAY 1:00 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 29 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + HB 366NO CINA BASED SOLELY ON POVERTY BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS + SB 272CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE MAY 01 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 29 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HJR 44REAPPORTIONMENT BOARD & REDISTRICTING + SB 348RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE PROTECTION + HJR 2REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3612 JUDICIARY 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 HB 406SUBSISTENCE USES OF FISH AND GAME ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 30 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 393DEVELOP STRANDED GAS RESOURCES + BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 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 ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 29 WEDNESDAY 12:20 PM SB 190ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE BEFORE EMINENT DOMAIN HB 370APPROPRIATION: 1997 FISHERY DISASTER HB 451ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY AIDS HB 484UNEMPLOY EXEMPT AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIAL <UNIFORM RULE 23 WAIVED> SB 319ARBITRATION <BILL HELD OVER> HJR 22ALASKA/RUSSIA MARITIME BOUNDARY 1998-04-29 Senate Journal Page 3613 RULES APR 30 THURSDAY 0:00 AM UPON RECESS HB 193REPAY GRADUATE EDUCATION AID SB 297BREAST-FEEDING IN PUBLIC PLACE SB 319ARBITRATION (PROPOSED RULES CS ON TWO BILLS ABOVE) OTHER ITEMS REFERRED TO THE RULES COMMITTEE ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 30 THURSDAY 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 ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 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 ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 325 SENATE FINANCE 532 HB 325 OPERATING BUDGET 3:30 PM DAILY MEETING TIME WILL BE 3:30 PM MEETING DAYS TO BE ANNOUNCED