Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-03-01 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2475 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Fifty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:11 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Green was absent. 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. In deepest respect for the religious practices of each person here, let us take a moment for spiritual reflection. Let us pray: God of many names, gathered into One, You have created everything and called it good. In this time that You have given us to serve, may we seek to become the very best that You have created us to be. May we seek to bring out the best in each one of our colleagues. Give us the confidence to know that well be more effective together than we could ever hope to be alone. And may we keep ever before us those who are most in need. Empower us, O God, to empower them. Amen. Senator Tim Kelly led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2475 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2476 Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fifty-first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated and received February 28 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted: Board of Game Leo Keeler - Anchorage Appointed: 02/23/00 Expires: 01/31/03 The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Standing Committee Reports SB 177 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 177 An Act relating to insurance trade practices; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(L&C) Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Tim Kelly, Hoffman. Signing amend: Senator Leman. Signing do pass: Senator Donley. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Community and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2477 SB 231 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 231 An Act naming the Alaska Native Veterans Honor Bridge. Signing to calendar: Senator Tim Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Pearce. The bill is on todays calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 231 SENATE BILL NO. 231 An Act naming the Alaska Native Veterans Honor Bridge 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. Senator Taylor objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 231 was read the third time. Senators Halford, Taylor, Ward, Mackie, Leman, Wilken, Tim Kelly, Phillips, Elton, Hoffman, Pete 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 SENATE BILL NO. 231 An Act naming the Alaska Native Veterans Honor Bridge pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 231 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Green 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2478 SB 231 and so, SENATE BILL NO. 231 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - George E. Gordon Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Pearce, Donley, Mackie, Hoffman, Tim Kelly, Adams, Green, Parnell, Pete Kelly, Elton, Taylor, Leman, Lincoln, Halford Honoring - Chugiak and East High School Students and Frostbyte, F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition 2000 Senator(s) Pearce, Halford, Phillips, Wilken, Donley, Mackie, Hoffman, Tim Kelly, Adams, Green, Parnell, Pete Kelly, Elton, Taylor, Leman, Ellis, Ward, Lincoln Honoring - Pond Reef Fire Department Representative(s) Williams Senator(s) Taylor, Wilken, Pearce, Donley, Mackie, Hoffman, Tim Kelly, Adams, Green, Parnell, Pete Kelly, Elton, Leman, Lincoln 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 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 123 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2479 SB 123 The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) An Act relating to public interest litigants and to attorney fees; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 123(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Court Rule change YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Halford, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln Absent: Green and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Mackie 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. HB 25 Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cross sponsor on HOUSE BILL NO. 25 An Act relating to a municipal river habitat protection tax credit. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 6. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 20. Without objection, Senator Donley was excused. 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2480 The presence of Senator Green was noted. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 123 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) An Act relating to public interest litigants and to attorney fees; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 231 SENATE BILL NO. 231 An Act naming the Alaska Native Veterans Honor Bridge was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Engrossment and Enrollment SB 101 CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 101(3d CC) An Act relating to disasters and to the disaster relief fund was engrossed and 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 12:30 p.m., March 1, 2000. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 2, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:25 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate March 2000 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2481 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 01 Wednesday 1:30 PM + HB 272MUNICIPAL TAX: LOW INCOME HOUSING + SJR 37PROPOSING TRENT-WALDRON MEMORIAL TRAIL Mar 03 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 01 Wednesday 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- Key Campaign (8:00 - 9:00 AM) -- Revised Agenda -- + SB 281OPERATING BUDGET MISSIONS AND MEASURES = SB 250APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL/SUPP/REAPPROP <Removed from Agenda> Dept Presentations Completed 2/28/00 Mar 02 Thursday 9:00 AM + OMB Overview - Status of AHFC Bonding Projects in Ch 129, SLA 1998 += SB 204EXTEND ALASKA COMMISSION ON AGING + SB 256PHYSICIAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURE += SB 73ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2482 FINANCE Mar 03 Friday 9:00 AM += SB 95SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS += SB 105PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING + SB 198INCREASE BASE ALLOCATION FOR EDUCATION + SB 244QUALITY SCHOOL GRANT FUND INCREASE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 01 Wednesday 1:30 PM += SB 228PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTR/MAINTENANCE FUNDING += SB 224CONFIDENTIALITY OF CINA HEARINGS & RECORD Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Mar 01 Wednesday 1:30 PM + SB 277ONLINE SYSTEM REPLACES AK ADMIN JOURNAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 02 Thursday 1:30 PM FAHRENKAMP 203 -- Location Change -- + Overview with Dept of Public Safety + Hearing on Reciprocity Mar 03 Friday 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Mar 02 Thursday 1:30 PM += SB 279REDEMPTION OF CORPORATE SHARES Rescheduled from 2/29/00 + SB 230RIGHT TO WORK Presentation Natl Right to Work Cmte Only + SB 276REQUIRE HEALTH INS COVERAGE FOR DIABETES Mar 07 Tuesday 1:30 PM = SB 230RIGHT TO WORK SB 272WORKERS COMP AND WORKER SAFETY ---------------------------------------- 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2483 RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 01 Wednesday 3:00 PM += SB 255PUB.LAND PERMITS/HEALY-FAIRBANKS INTERTIE + SB 266MARINE ANTI-FOULING PAINTS + Bills Previously/Heard Scheduled Mar 03 Friday 3:00 PM = SB 273OIL SPILL RESPONSE; NONTANK VESSELS & RR Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 01 Wednesday 11:30 AM SB 175STATE MINING LAW SB 177INSURANCE TRADE PRACTICES & ACTS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Mar 02 Thursday 3:30 PM += SB 236POW/MIA DAY & WOMEN VETERANS DAY + SB 247VETERANSELIGIBILITY FOR LONGEVITY BONUS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + Confirmation Hearing: APOC - Jacobson ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Mar 02 Thursday 1:30 PM Port of Bellingham Presentation += SB 235APPROVING TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND += SJR 38ALASKA CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY + EO 101 RELOCATE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING AGENCY FROM DPS TO DOT/PF Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 06 Monday 12:00 PM Changes to FY01 Budget 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2484 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES FISH & GAME Mar 22 Wednesday 12:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LAW BUTROVICH 205 Mar 07 Tuesday 4:00 PM Department Closeout ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BELTZ 211 Mar 01 Wednesday 12:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 01 Wednesday 4:00 PM + Joint w/(H) Subcommittee Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 06 Monday 12:00 PM -- Agenda Change -- + Budget Review SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 07 Tuesday 4:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 01 Wednesday 12:00 PM Department Overview Mar 07 Tuesday 12:00 PM Department Overview 2000-03-01 Senate Journal Page 2485 PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 08 Wednesday 8:00 AM Department Overview ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 07 Tuesday 12:00 PM Changes to FY01 Budget Mar 21 Tuesday 2:30 PM Budget Closeout JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW CAPITOL 102 Mar 07 Tuesday 1:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 2/24/00 -- + Dept of Natural Resources - Easements and Rights-of-Way ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Mar 02 Thursday 12:00 PM + Approval of Minutes, RPLs, Executive Session, Audit Reports, Other Business OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER Mar 08 Wednesday 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Message from Chief Justice Warren Matthews ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Mar 01 Wednesday 11:30 AM