Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-04-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0927 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Eighty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:17 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Taylor was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Leman. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. Teacher, they said, we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You arent swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are. Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? Show me the coin used for paying the tax. They brought him a denarius, and he asked them, Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription? Caesars, they replied. Then he said to them, Give to Caesar what is Caesars, and to God what is Gods. When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away. (Matthew 22:15-22) 927 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0928 Dear God, Thank You for life and for another day to serve You. Today we are reminded of our responsibility to pay taxes to our federal government. Help us not to do so begrudgingly. Likewise, Lord, please give us wisdom as we make decisions that affect what we and others pay for State government. For a moment we pause and remember our colleague Roger McKowan and the victims of the conflict in Kosovo and Yugoslavia. We ask for Your healing. In Jesus name, Amen. Senator Halford led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-sixth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 80 Message dated April 13 and received April 14 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.80(RLS) An Act relating to a state employment preference for certain members of the Alaska National Guard. Chapter 7, SLA 1999 Effective Date: 7/12/99 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0929 Messages from the House SCR 7 Message dated April 14 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Supporting the responsible development of the Tulsequah Chief Mine through the cooperative effort of Alaska and British Columbia and urging Governor Knowles to withdraw his request for a referral of the Tulsequah Chief Mine to the International Joint Commission under the Boundary Waters Treaty. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 14 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 34 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 BY REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, Barnes, Cowdery, Harris, Smalley, James, Therriault, Relating to the federal estate and gift taxes. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 50 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0930 HB 50 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. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 51 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports HB 12 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(FIN) am An Act relating to a utility corridor and railroad right-of-way between the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska-Canada border. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 71 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(CRA) An Act establishing Kawerak, Inc., as the regional housing authority for the area that includes the Seward Peninsula, Unalakleet, and St. Lawrence Island. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Ellis, Miller, Leman, Pearce. The bill is on todays calendar. 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0931 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 145 SENATE BILL NO. 145 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, entitled: An Act establishing a state lottery; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 146 SENATE BILL NO. 146 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the amount and disposition of the commercial fishing license fee and to the fishermens fund; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 147 SENATE BILL NO. 147 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to local contributions under the village safe water program; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 148 SENATE BILL NO. 148 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act imposing landing fees at state owned and operated airports; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0932 SB 149 SENATE BILL NO. 149 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to awards of federal funds to municipalities for road projects and to the statewide transportation improvement program; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 150 SENATE BILL NO. 150 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to interest rates for small community housing mortgage loans under the housing assistance program of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 151 SENATE BILL NO. 151 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to exemptions for municipal property taxes for certain primary residences; relating to property tax equivalency payments for certain residents; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 152 SENATE BILL NO. 152 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0933 SB 152 An Act relating to civil actions by and compensation for certain state employees; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 153 SENATE BILL NO. 153 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of an excise tax on passenger vehicle rentals; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 154 SENATE BILL NO. 154 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to state aid to municipalities, certain unincorporated communities, and certain other recipients; relating to the municipal revenue sharing program; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 155 SENATE BILL NO. 155 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, entitled: An Act relating to methods of payment of and reports concerning certain state salaries and business expenses. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0934 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 12 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(FIN) am An Act relating to a utility corridor and railroad right-of-way between the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska-Canada border 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. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(FIN) am An Act relating to a utility corridor and railroad right-of-way between the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska-Canada border pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSSHB 12(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton Excused: Taylor and so, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12(FIN) am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0935 HB 71 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(CRA) An Act establishing Kawerak, Inc., as the regional housing authority for the area that includes the Seward Peninsula, Unalakleet, and St. Lawrence Island 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. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(CRA) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(CRA) An Act establishing Kawerak, Inc., as the regional housing authority for the area that includes the Seward Peninsula, Unalakleet, and St. Lawrence Island pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 71(CRA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Taylor and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(CRA) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Jacob E. Parrish Senator(s) Parnell, Pete Kelly, Donley, Wilken, Tim Kelly, Green, Elton, Taylor, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Leman Honoring - Bob and Rosemary Johnson, 50th Wedding Anniversary Senator(s) Halford, Phillips, Pete Kelly, Donley, Wilken, Tim Kelly, Green, Elton, Taylor, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Leman Representative(s) Dyson 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0936 Honoring - Dale McClements Kephart Representative(s) Halcro Senator(s) Pearce, Pete Kelly, Donley, Wilken, Tim Kelly, Green, Elton, Taylor, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Leman, Halford In Memoriam - Walter U. Aumatchiaq Morris, Sr. Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Pete Kelly, Wilken, Tim Kelly, Green, Elton, Taylor, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Leman In Memoriam - Janice Niebert Representative(s) Murkowski Senator(s) Leman, Pete Kelly, Donley, Wilken, Tim Kelly, Green, Elton, Taylor, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie 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 SB 24 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24(FIN) am An Act relating to regulations; amending Rule 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 24 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24(FIN) am An Act relating to regulations; amending Rule 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0937 Enrollment SCR 7 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Supporting the responsible development of the Tulsequah Chief Mine through the cooperative effort of Alaska and British Columbia and urging Governor Knowles to withdraw his request for a referral of the Tulsequah Chief Mine to the International Joint Commission under the Boundary Waters Treaty, 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 8:35 a.m., April 15, 1999. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 16, 1999. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1999 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0938 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 Apr 19 Monday 01:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 21 Wednesday 01:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 23 Friday 01:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 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 Apr 16 Friday 09:00 AM = SB 30OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = SB 31MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS = HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0939 FINANCE 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 Apr 19 Monday 09:00 AM = SB 93NAMES OF ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES = SB 113FINANCES OF ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORP = SB 128STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE FUND = SB 129M/V MALASPINA ACCOUNT = HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 19 Monday 06:00 PM = HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 20 Tuesday 09:00 AM = HB 50OPERATING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS SB 132TRANSFERRING CERTAIN DEC FUNCTIONS <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 140COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT TO DNR BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 20 Tuesday 06:00 PM = SB 73ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES = SB 106REMAND OF HEALTH FACILITY PAYMNT DECISION = SB 107ABOLISH TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 21 Wednesday 08:00 AM SB 146COM. FISH LICENSE/FISHERMEN'S FUND SB 147VILLAGE SAFE WATER ACT SB 148AIRPORT LANDING FEES SB 10OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES UNDERGROUND SB 29REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIAN'S LICENSE SB 123PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGANT: FEES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0940 FINANCE Apr 22 Thursday 09:00 AM SB 32CAPITAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS = HB 51MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS SB 149TRANSPORT.PLAN/ROAD MONEY SB 150SMALL COMMUNITY HOUSING LOANS SB 151MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 22 Thursday 06:00 PM = SB 4OFFICE OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS SB 154MUNICIPAL REVENUE SHARING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 23 Friday 08:00 AM SB 134WELL REGULATORY COST CHARGE/CONS. TAX SB 68COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES SB 90STATE JURISDICTION OVER FISH & GAME SB 91ENFORCEMENT OF SUBSISTENCE LAWS SB 157 POWER COST EQUALIZATION <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 24 Saturday 10:00 AM = SB 1NO MANDATORY PAROLE RELEASE WITHOUT GED = SB 6DISPOSALS OF STATE LAND = SB 7INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA SB 95 SCHOOL GRANT/DEBT REIMBURSEMENT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 19 Monday 01:30 PM SCR 8LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE OF 1999 SB 117INSURANCE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS = SB 125SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN = SB 112POSTSECONDARY CLASS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 21 Wednesday 01:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0941 JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Apr 16 Friday 01:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 19 Monday 01:30 PM + SB 109CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING += SB 45LAND OWNER IMMUNITY/ RT-OF-WAY VACATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 21 Wednesday 01:00 PM + NO MEETING SCHEDULED Apr 23 Friday 01:30 PM += SB 114IMPERSONATE POLICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE += SB 110PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY GOVT. ENTITY += SJR 14ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 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 Apr 20 Tuesday 01:30 PM HB 83ALASKA SECURITIES ACT SB 141PROCUREMENT: CONTRACTS/SUBCONTRACTS SJR 21AMCHITKA ISL NUCLEAR TEST SITE WORKERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 22 Thursday 01:30 PM SB 34TATTOOS AND BODY PIERCING SB 144CHARITABLE GAMING & GAMING ON FERRIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Apr 16 Friday 03:00 PM MEETING CANCELLED 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0942 RESOURCES Apr 19 Monday 03:00 PM + SB 139SEAFOOD LABELING + SB 140COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT TO DNR += HJR 15SUPPORT AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY ACT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 21 Wednesday 03:00 PM += SB 133COMBINE APUC AND AOGCC + SB 142TIMBER THREATENED BY PESTS OR DISEASE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED Apr 23 Friday 03:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Apr 15 Thursday 11:40 AM HB 128LEASE-PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Apr 15 Thursday 03:30 PM + SB 119PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED + PIONEER HOMES PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Apr 20 Tuesday 03:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED Apr 22 Thursday 03:30 PM CONFIRMATION HEARINGS: COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, ADJUTANT GENERAL, BRIGADIER GENERAL AIR GUARD, STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Apr 15 Thursday 01:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- SB 135METROPOLITAN PLANNING AUTHORITY 1999-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0943 TRANSPORTATION Apr 20 Tuesday 01:30 PM = SB 135METROPOLITAN PLANNING AUTHORITY Apr 22 Thursday 01:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Apr 15 Thursday 12:00 PM CONTINUATION OF APRIL 14 MEETING Apr 21 Wednesday 0:330 PM SB 32 - SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW BUTROVICH 205 Apr 15 Thursday 03:00 PM FAHRENKAMP 203 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION + AIRPORT REGULATIONS Apr 22 Thursday 03:00 PM FAHRENKAMP 203 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