Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-04-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0895 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:15 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Richard Green of the Glacier Valley Church of God. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Father, You have blessed us to live in a state where we are constantly inspired to awe by the grandeur of what has been made by Your creative power. By that same power create within us Your awesome handiwork -- the qualities of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control. We submit ourselves to the work of Your creative hands so that Your will and good pleasure will be done in us and through us. We especially pray that You will grant our international leaders the wisdom and the grace to find the solution for peace in the Balkans. We now appropriate from Your great treasury of grace all we need for today. Amen. Senator Donley led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 895 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0896 Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-fourth legislative day and Senate Journal Supplement No. 4 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 77 Message dated and received April 12 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: 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. Chapter 6, SLA 1999 Effective Date: See Chapter SR 2 Message dated and received April 12 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. 2 Dedicating the Terry Miller Gallery of the Chamber of the Alaska Senate to Cliff Groh. Senate Resolve No. 2 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0897 HJR 21 Message dated and received April 12 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. 21 Relating to new evaluation and selection criteria for military base realignment and closure actions. Legislative Resolve No. 4 HJR 12 Message dated and received April 12 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 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(FIN) Relating to federal claims against funds obtained by settlement of state tobacco litigation. Legislative Resolve No. 5 HJR 28 Message dated and received April 12 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 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(RES) 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. Legislative Resolve No. 6 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0898 Messages from the House Message dated April 12 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 127 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the sale of studded tires; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. Standing Committee Reports SJR 20 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Relating to the removal of beaver from Washington, D.C., and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.20(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senators Mackie, Pete Kelly. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 21 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 21 An Act making an appropriation for construction and renovation of the University of Alaska, Anchorage Consortium Library Facility; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Elton, Wilken. Signing do pass: Senator Pearce. 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0899 SB 21 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 71 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 71 An Act relating to licensure by the State Medical Board and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(HES) Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Wilken, Elton, Pete Kelly. Signing no recommendation: Senator Pearce. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 91 Zero fiscal note for the Resources Committee Substitute (page 875) for SENATE BILL NO. 91 An Act relating to enforcement of subsistence hunting and fishing laws; and repealing the authority of the commissioner of fish and game to assist in the enforcement of federal laws and regulations pertaining to fish and game published today from Department of Law. SB 134 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 134 An Act authorizing the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to determine the amount of and to collect a charge for operating wells subject to the commissions jurisdiction, and to allocate expenses of investigation and hearing, and repealing the oil and gas conservation tax; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(RES) An Act authorizing the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to determine the amount of and to collect a charge for operating wells subject to the commissions jurisdiction, and to allocate expenses of investigation and hearing; repealing the oil and gas conservation tax; and providing for an effective date. 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0900 SB 134 Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Pete Kelly, Green, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie. Fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 102 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 102 An Act designating the State Trooper Bruce A. Heck Memorial Corridor. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Ellis, Miller, Leman, Pearce. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 2 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 2 An Act relating to issuance of a motor vehicle registration plate to or parking permit for a person who is disabled. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Leman, Ellis, Pearce, Miller. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 10 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 10 An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Ellis, Miller, Pearce. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 143 SENATE BILL NO. 143 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0901 SB 143 An Act relating to a vessel-based commercial fisheries limited entry system; relating to management of offshore fisheries; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 144 SENATE BILL NO. 144 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, entitled: An Act relating to charitable gaming and to gaming on state ferries; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 102 SENATE BILL NO. 102 An Act designating the State Trooper Bruce A. Heck Memorial Corridor was read the second time. 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. SENATE BILL NO. 102 was read the third time. Senators Mackie, Leman, Taylor, Miller, Wilken, Parnell, Pete Kelly, Adams, Ward, Elton, Tim Kelly, Ellis, Green, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0902 SB 102 The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 102 An Act designating the State Trooper Bruce A. Heck Memorial Corridor pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 102 Third Reading - Final Passage 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, SENATE BILL NO. 102 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 2 HOUSE BILL NO. 2 An Act relating to issuance of a motor vehicle registration plate to or parking permit for a person who is disabled was read the second time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 2 was read the third time. Senator Ward moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Ward was required to vote. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 2 An Act relating to issuance of a motor vehicle registration plate to or parking permit for a person who is disabled pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0903 HB 2 HB 2 Third Reading - Final Passage 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 2 passed the Senate. Senator Donley gave notice of reconsideration. HB 10 HOUSE BILL NO. 10 An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 10 was read the third time. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 10 An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 10 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 10 passed the Senate. 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0904 HB 10 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations In Memoriam - Robert Bob Manners Representative(s) Smalley, Brice, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Ellis, Miller, Donley, Adams, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Green, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Phillips, Ward, Parnell, Leman In Memoriam - John A. Johnny Luster Senator(s) Donley, Halford, Elton, Taylor, Tim Kelly, Green, Wilken, Pearce, Mackie, Parnell, Leman Senator Mackie 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 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from afternoon, April 13 through plane time, April 18. Without objection, Senator Taylor was excused. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on April 16. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Senators Pete Kelly, Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that they be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon, April 16 through evening plane time, April 18. Without objection, Senators Pete Kelly, Wilken were excused. 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0905 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 102 SENATE BILL NO. 102 An Act designating the State Trooper Bruce A. Heck Memorial Corridor was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 14, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:40 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1999 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0906 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 FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 13 Tuesday 09:00 AM + SB 107ABOLISH TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL = SB 52LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 14 Wednesday 09:00 AM REVIEW & ADOPTION OF SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: = SB 30OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS Apr 15 Thursday 09:00 AM = SB 30OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS = HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS Apr 15 Thursday 06:00 PM += SB 30OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS += HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS += SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS += HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS PUBLIC TESTIMONY 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0907 FINANCE Apr 16 Friday 09:00 AM = SB 30OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS = HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS Apr 17 Saturday 10:00 AM = SB 30OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS = HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 14 Wednesday 01:30 PM SB 125SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN SB 112POSTSECONDARY CLASS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BRIEFING ON TOBACCO SETTLEMENT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Apr 14 Wednesday 01:30 PM + SB 45LAND OWNER IMMUNITY/ RT-OF-WAY VACATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 16 Friday 01:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Apr 13 Tuesday 01:30 PM + HB 68BOARD OF PHARMACY + HB 94ABC BD EMPLOYEES NOT EXEMPT EMPLOYEES + HB 123MINIMUM WAGE & OVERTIME EXEMPTIONS HB 128LEASE-PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0908 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 14 Wednesday 08:00 AM BUTROVICH 205 JOINT W/(H) SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON UTILITIES RESTRUCTURING --PRESENTATION BY CH2M HILL UTILITY RESTRUCTURING IN ALASKA Apr 15 Thursday 01:30 PM SB 78USE OF DRUGS BY OPTOMETRISTS + SB 121EXCISE TAXES ON TRANSIENT LODGING + SB 122TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING COUNCIL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED = HB 123MINIMUM WAGE & OVERTIME EXEMPTIONS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 14 Wednesday 03:00 PM + HJR 15SUPPORT AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY ACT + SB 132TRANSFERRING CERTAIN DEC FUNCTIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 16 Friday 03:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 13 Tuesday 11:40 AM = SB 24REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW SJR 20SAVE THE BEAVER IN WASH D.C. ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Apr 13 Tuesday 03:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Apr 15 Thursday 03:30 PM + SB 119PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED + PIONEER HOMES PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) ---------------------------------------- 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0909 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Apr 13 Tuesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Apr 15 Thursday 01:30 PM SB 135METROPOLITAN PLANNING AUTHORITY FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 13 Tuesday 01:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 13 Tuesday 02:30 PM CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 13 Tuesday 08:00 AM + BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 13 Tuesday 12:30 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 13 Tuesday 04:15 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0910 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES CAPITOL 408 Apr 13 Tuesday 12:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 14 Wednesday 01:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LABOR BELTZ 211 Apr 13 Tuesday 12:00 PM + CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 13 Tuesday 04:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 13 Tuesday 12:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT Apr 14 Wednesday 07:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 13 Tuesday 02:30 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BUTROVICH 205 Tuesday Apr 13 CLOSEOUT POSTPONED TO 4/14 Apr 14 Wednesday 05:00 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT 1999-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0911 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 14 Wednesday 03:30 PM OVERVIEW OF FY/00 DOT CAPITAL BUDGET REQUESTS PRIOR YEAR CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS DISCUSSION SOUTHEAST PLAN OVERVIEW Apr 15 Thursday 12:00 PM CONTINUATION OF APRIL 14 MEETING JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 15 Thursday 03:00 PM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION + AIRPORT REGULATIONS OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Apr 20 Tuesday 12:00 PM EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT Apr 27 Tuesday 12:00 PM SAFE SCHOOLS PRESENTATION ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Apr 13 Tuesday 04:30 PM