Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-03-23 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0643 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sixty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:19 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Lindsay of the Northern Light United Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. With respect for the spiritual life of each person here, let us pray: Thank You God for most this amazing day. For the green that threatens to break the stronghold of winter, for the renewal that comes in our lives with the coming of spring. We thank You for clear blue skies and all the gifts of beauty You have given us. As spring unfolds we remember those who struggle, those who are ill, those who live in the margins of our great state, those who need our servant leadership the most. Help us discover ways for all to share in the greatness of this land. Amen. Senator Parnell led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the sixty-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 643 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0644 Messages from the Governor Letter dated March 19 and received March 22 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080(1), I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: Board of Dispensing Opticians James Rothmeyer - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/17/99 Expires: 06/14/01 Alaska Workers Compensation Board Andrew J. Bear Piekarski - Anchorage Appointed: 03/17/99 Expires: 07/01/00 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Messages from the House Message dated March 22 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 21 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 BY REPRESENTATIVES MULDER, Murkowski, Kott, James, Phillips, Foster, Green, Kemplen, Dyson, Ogan, Hudson, Relating to new evaluation and selection criteria for military base realignment and closure actions. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0645 HJR 21 President Pearce stated the Community and Regional Affairs Committee reported SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 (a similar resolution) out of committee, with a do pass, page 452. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Estimate of Surcharge Revenue for Fiscal Year 1999 from Stephanie J. Cole, Administrative Director, Alaska Court System in accordance with ch. 56, sec. 10. SLA 1998 Alaska Childrens Trust 1998 Annual Report from Carol H. Brice, Chair in accordance with AS 37.14.230 Standing Committee Reports SJR 17 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Requesting that the National Marine Fisheries Service and the United States Congress act immediately to reverse the decline of the Cook Inlet beluga whale population and to regulate the harvest of the beluga whales in Cook Inlet until the beluga whale population has recovered, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Mackie, Parnell, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Green. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0646 SB 8 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 8 An Act relating to the number of toilets in womens restrooms in certain facilities and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 8(STA) An Act relating to the minimum plumbing fixtures required for females and males in the state plumbing code; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ward, Chair, Senator Elton. Signing do pass: Senators Phillips, Wilken. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 9 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 9 An Act relating to the calculation of employee contributions and credited service in the public employees retirement system for noncertificated employees of school districts, regional educational attendance areas, the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, and the state boarding schools; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 9(HES) An Act relating to the calculation of employee contributions and credited service in the public employees retirement system for noncertificated employees of school districts, regional educational attendance areas, the special education service agency, the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, and the state boarding schools; and providing for an effective date. 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0647 SB 9 Signing no recommendation: Senator Pete Kelly, Vice Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Elton. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 106 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 106 An Act relating to decisions by the commissioner of health and social services to remand certain health facility payment decisions back to the hearing officers; and amending Rule 602, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(JUD) An Act relating to actions of the Department of Health and Social Services regarding certain health facility payments. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Donley. Fiscal note information may be forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 77 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee, a permanent interim committee of the Alaska State Legislature; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senator Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The bill is on todays calendar. 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0648 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 77 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee, a permanent interim committee of the Alaska State Legislature; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 25: Delete one of whom is a member Insert two of whom are members Page 2, lines 27 - 28: Delete one of whom is a member Insert two of whom are members Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Tim Kelly objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 77(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0649 HB 77 Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 3, line 17: Delete and Page 3, line 21, following "Affairs": Insert ; and (8) a state resident, other than a member of the state legislature, who is appointed jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives after considering the joint recommendations of the Alaska Federation of Natives and the Alaska Municipal League. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Tim Kelly objected, then withdrew his objection. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 77(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Tim, Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson Nays: Green, Kelly Pete, Leman, Miller, Taylor, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Mackie 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) am S was read the third time. 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0650 HB 77 Senators Wilken, Miller, Donley, Leman, Mackie, Pearce, Pete Kelly 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. 77(FIN) amS An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee, a permanent interim committee of the Alaska State Legislature; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 77(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) am S passed the Senate. Senator Mackie 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. Senate Resolutions in Third Reading SJR 3 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 was before the Senate on reconsideration. 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0651 SJR 3 The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the repeal of regulations by the legislature, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 3 Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Chugiak High School Mock Trial Law Team Senator(s) Phillips, Halford, Donley, Elton, Pete Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Pearce, Taylor, Lincoln, Tim Kelly Representative(s) Dyson, Kohring Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 27 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) An Act relating to school records and driver license records of certain children was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0652 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SJR 3 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the repeal of regulations by the legislature, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 27 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) An Act relating to school records and driver license records of certain children was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 77 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) am S An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee, a permanent interim committee of the Alaska State Legislature; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 24, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:42 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1999 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0653 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 = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM + HB 93RURAL ASSISTANCE HOUSING LOANS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 23 Tuesday 8:30 AM + JOINT W/(H) FINANCE CAMBRIDGE ENERGY PRESENTATION: DOUGLAS MACINTYRE, DEPT OF ENERGY; PETER BOGIN, WORLD OIL Mar 24 Wednesday 9:00 AM + BALANCED BUDGET PLAN PRESENTATIONS; LEGISLATIVE FINANCE, FISCAL POLICY COUNCIL, THE ALLIANCE, STATE CHAMBER, RDC, ALASKA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, ANCHORAGE C OF C BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 24 Wednesday 6:00 PM += SB 101DEFINITION OF DISASTER += SB 24REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 25 Thursday 9:00 AM + BALANCED BUDGET PLAN PRESENTATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0654 FINANCE Mar 26 Friday 9:00 AM BALANCED BUDGET PLAN/PUBLIC FORUM + SB 51LICENSING OF COSMETOLOGISTS + SB 85CREDITED SERVICE FOR TEMP EMPLOYEES:PERS + SJR 9CONST. AM: WAYS AND MEANS BILLS + HJR 12NO FED. CLAIM ON STATE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT + SB 33TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM + SB 82INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES + SB 94MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Mar 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM + SB 421999 REVISOR'S BILL + SB 57CARE FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 26 Friday 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 23 Tuesday 1:30 PM + SB 52LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE FOLLOWING ARE RESCHEDULED FROM 3/18: = SB 10APUC JURISDICTION: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES = SB 87RENTAL CAR INSURANCE Mar 25 Thursday 1:30 PM BELTZ 211 --NOTE LOCATION CHANGE += SB 88DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS + SB 93NAMES OF ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0655 RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 24 Wednesday 3:00 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING: BOARD OF GAME BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Mar 26 Friday 3:00 PM + SCR 7TULSEQUAH CHIEF MINE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 23 Tuesday 10:50 AM HB 76MUNICIPAL TAXES ON DETERIORATED PROPERTY HB 80EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD SB 46NAMING THE CAPITAL SCHOOL BLDG SB 77LIABILITY RELATING TO FIREARMS SB 99REDISTRICTING BOARD/CENSUS FIGURES Mar 29 Monday UPON ADJOURNMENT HJR 21MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT/CLOSURE ACTIONS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Mar 23 Tuesday 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Mar 25 Thursday 3:30 PM + PIONEER HOMES HEARING CONTINUATION FROM MARCH 11 ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Mar 23 Tuesday 1:30 PM PRESENTATION ON THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM Mar 25 Thursday 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0656 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 23 Tuesday 1:00 PM + DEPARTMENTAL INCREMENTS & DECREMENTS PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ALASKA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OTHER RELATED TOPICS ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS CAPITOL 408 Mar 25 Thursday 3:00 PM ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM CAPITOL 124 Mar 25 Thursday 2:30 PM NOTE LOCATION CHANGE COURT SYSTEM OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION BELTZ 211 Mar 24 Wednesday 4:00 PM FINAL MISSION STATEMENTS ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 24 Wednesday 12:15 PM Mar 26 Friday 12:15 PM Mar 29 Monday 12:15 PM Mar 31 Wednesday 12:15 PM ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES H&SS BUILDING 123 Mar 23 Tuesday 3:00 PM DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW CONTINUED ---------------------------------------- 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0657 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 29 Monday 3:30 PM MISSION STATEMENTS ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 25 Thursday 4:00 PM MISSION STATEMENTS Apr 01 Thursday 4:00 PM CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 23 Tuesday 2:30 PM Mar 25 Thursday 2:30 PM Mar 30 Tuesday 2:30 PM ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 23 Tuesday 3:00 PM BELTZ 211 + FINAL MISSION STATEMENT ---------------------------------------- CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 24 Wednesday 3:30 PM OVERVIEW OF FY/00 AHFC REQUESTS JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Mar 26 Friday 12:00 PM CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY AUDIT ---------------------------------------- 1999-03-23 Senate Journal Page 0658 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH 205 Mar 24 Wednesday 12:00 PM OTHER MEETINGS ANCHORAGE CAUCUS SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 30 Tuesday 12:00 PM IF SENATE OR HOUSE FLOOR SESSIONS CONTINUE PAST 12:15 P.M. CAUCUS WILL BE CANCELLED ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS SPEAKER'S CHAMBER Mar 30 Tuesday 4:30 PM JOINT SENATE AND HOUSE MAJORITY CAUCUS WITH CONGRESSMAN DON YOUNG