Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-01-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2091 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Eighteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:12 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Wilken was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Paul Beran, of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God our Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee. Your faithfulness has sustained and strengthened us when the storms have blown through the days, and the seasons of our lives. You have blessed us with sunshine and storm. Great is Thy faithfulness. Take our lives, with all our joys and sorrows, dreams and disappointments, into Your molding hands. What is amiss, amend; what is faulty, fulfill; so that with ever greater integrity we might lead the people of Alaska in the way of righteousness and integrity. In the Name of Him Who makes all things new, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Senator Elton led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2091 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2092 Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventeenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated January 26 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 266 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act designating the James Arland Rowland, Jr., Memorial Highway. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. Communications Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated January 14 was received, stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached between the University of Alaska and the Alaska Community College Federation of Teachers in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Pearce referred the report to the Finance Committee. 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2093 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 226 SENATE BILL NO. 226 BY THE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to stranded gas pipeline carriers and to the intrastate regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of pipelines and pipeline facilities of stranded gas pipeline carriers. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 227 SENATE BILL NO. 227 BY SENATOR ELTON, entitled: An Act relating to the limitation of levy of municipal ad valorem taxes in home rule and general law municipalities; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 228 SENATE BILL NO. 228 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act relating to the financing of construction and major maintenance of public school facilities; authorizing the commissioner of revenue to sell the right to receive a portion of the anticipated revenue from a certain tobacco litigation settlement to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; authorizing the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation with proceeds to finance public school construction and major maintenance grants; providing for the creation of subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the purpose of financing or facilitating the financing of 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2094 SB 228 public school construction and major maintenance grants; relating to the annual public school construction and major maintenance grant application and approval process; providing for allocation of additional reimbursement of public school construction debt; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. Fiscal notes published today from Department of Revenue, Department of Education and Early Development. Governors transmittal letter dated January 26: Dear President Pearce: Part of my Quality Schools Initiative is the provision of adequate, safe and well-maintained schools in which our children can learn. Unfortunately, with declining general fund capital budgets, the backlog of needed school construction and major maintenance projects across our state has continued to grow. Today I am introducing a $510 million package that will address all of the statewide deferred maintenance list and two-thirds of the current statewide prioritized list of construction projects. In addition, the bill extends the 70 percent school debt reimbursement program for those districts that bond directly for projects. The revenues for the state portion of the bond proposal rely largely on Alaska's share of national tobacco settlement funds. The settlement proceeds would serve as security for bonds issued by a subsidiary of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC). Additional proceeds would be raised from bonds issued directly by AHFC. This method for raising school construction money preserves the state's debt capacity. 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2095 SB 228 The program will provide $360 million for all 86 major maintenance projects and 40 of 69 new school construction projects on the current Department of Education and Early Development priority list. The current priority list will remain in effect over the next three years to allow these critical projects to be funded. To address funding for school districts with the capacity to bond, my proposal includes $150 million in authorization for a 70% school debt retirement program. This authorization will provide $60 million for the states largest school district and $90 million for other municipal districts. We know we have needs beyond what is included in this package. However, this proposal will address a significant portion of our existing need, address issues raised in the Kasayulie case, and provide adequate space and safe learning environments for Alaskas children. I urge your prompt and favorable action. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Vincent Nusunginya - Eagle Scout Representative(s) Phillips, Davis, Smalley Senator(s) Torgerson, Wilken, Adams, Donley, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Pete Kelly, Mackie, Green, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Halford, Ward In Memoriam - Len Mackler Representative(s) James, Davies Senator(s) Miller, Wilken, Donley, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Leman, Parnell, Pete Kelly, Mackie, Green, Pearce, Tim Kelly, Taylor, Halford 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2096 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 Pete Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on February 2. Without objection, Senator Pete Kelly was excused. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on February 1. Without objection, Senator Donley was excused. Senator Tim Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on January 28. Without objection, Senator Tim Kelly was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., January 28, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:28 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate January 2000 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2097 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 Jan 28 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 31 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 02 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 04 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 27 Thursday 9:00 AM Review of Depts Accomplishments for FY99 and FY00 - Dept of Health & Soc Services Jan 28 Friday 9:00 AM Review of Depts Accomplishments for FY99 and FY00 - Dept of Fish & Game, Dept of Transportation & Public Facilities Jan 31 Monday 9:00 AM Review of Depts Accomplishments for FY99 and FY00 - Dept of Natural Resources, Dept of Environmental Conservation 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2098 FINANCE Feb 01 Tuesday 9:00 AM + SJR 29DURATION OF REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION + SB 165LTD PARTNERSHIPS AND LTD. LIAB. COMPANIES + HB 112ESTABLISH ALASKA PUBLIC BUILDING FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 02 Wednesday 9:00 AM Review of Depts Accomplishments for FY99 and FY00 - Dept of Revenue = SB 123PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGANT: FEES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 03 Thursday 9:00 AM Joint w/(H) Finance Committee Presentation by President Mark Hamilton on the State of the University Feb 04 Friday 9:00 AM Review of Depts Accomplishments for FY99 and FY00 - Dept of Community & Econ Dev, Dept of Administration, Dept of Labor Feb 08 Tuesday 9:00 AM Joint w/(H) Finance Committee Presentation by Public Members of the Commission on Privatization & Delivery of Government Services ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Jan 31 Monday 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- = SB 61TEACHERSLICENSES, DISCIPLINE & ETHICS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 02 Wednesday 1:30 PM HB 85TEACHERSLICENSES, DISCIPLINE & ETHICS SB 204EXTEND ALASKA COMMISSION ON AGING AK Indep Living Council Presentation Feb 07 Monday 1:30 PM SB 127UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SCHOLARSHIPS HCR 15DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH Statewide Health Consortium Presentation 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2099 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 09 Wednesday 1:30 PM SB 198INCREASE BASE ALLOCATION FOR EDUCATION Report from the Alcohol Policy Committee ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Jan 28 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 31 Monday 1:30 PM += SJR 32CONST. AM: ELECTED ATTORNEY GENERAL += SJR 14ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL -- Above Bills Rescheduled to 2/4/00 -- += HCR 11SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR OFFENDERS += HB 43MUNI.ORDINANCES:POLICE TRAINING SURCHARGE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 02 Wednesday 1:30 PM += HJR 7CONST AM: INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM PETITIONS += HB 45INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM PETITIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 04 Friday 1:30 PM += SJR 32CONST. AM: ELECTED ATTORNEY GENERAL += SJR 14ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Jan 27 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 01 Tuesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 03 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2100 RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Jan 28 Friday 3:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Agenda to be Announced Jan 31 Monday 3:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 02 Wednesday 3:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 04 Friday 3:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Jan 27 Thursday 3:30 PM + SB 196MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION + SJR 26CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUND Feb 01 Tuesday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 03 Thursday 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Jan 27 Thursday 1:30 PM + SB 189INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY + SB 203METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS + SB 208RAILROAD AND FERRY AUTHORITY Feb 01 Tuesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 03 Thursday 1:30 PM = SB 189INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY = SB 208RAILROAD AND FERRY AUTHORITY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2101 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 01 Tuesday 1:00 PM Dept Missions and Measures for FY01 ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 28 Friday 8:30 AM Joint w/(H) Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 31 Monday 3:30 PM Dept Missions and Measures for FY01 ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 27 Thursday 1:00 PM Missions and Measures, Dept of Health and Social Svcs; Divs of Admin Svcs, Public Asst, Public Health, and Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 27 Thursday 12:00 PM Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Missions/Measures & FY00 Budget Feb 03 Thursday 12:00 PM Joint w/(H) Subcommittee FY00 Budget ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 09 Wednesday 4:00 PM Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Agenda to be Announced 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2102 MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Feb 23 Wednesday 4:00 PM Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Agenda to be Announced Mar 01 Wednesday 4:00 PM Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 27 Thursday 8:00 AM + Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Missions and Measures ---------------------------------------- CAPITAL BUDGET FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 02 Wednesday 12:00 PM Overview of FY01 Capital Budget Request Annalee McConnell, Director, OMB JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 31 Monday 12:00 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Jan 28 Friday 8:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532 Exec Session, Audit Rpts, Other Business ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MERGERS BUTROVICH 205 Jan 31 Monday 3:00 PM Proposed BP/ARCO Merger -- Tentative -- 2000-01-27 Senate Journal Page 2103 SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MERGERS Feb 02 Wednesday 3:00 PM Proposed BP/ARCO Merger -- Tentative -- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Feb 08 Tuesday 12:00 PM Child Protection Services Overview ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER Jan 28 Friday 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski