Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-03-09 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2587 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sixtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:10 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Phillips was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Lay Reader Connie Munro of the Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. May we reflect on the basic rights of American citizens as written by Thomas Jefferson in 1823: 1.Freedom of religion, restricted only from acts of trespass on that of others. 2.Freedom of person, securing everyone from imprisonment, or from bodily restraint, but by the laws of the land. 3.Trial by jury, the best of all safe-guards for the person, the property, and the fame of every individual. 4.The exclusive right of legislation and taxation in the representatives of the people. 5.Freedom of the press, subject only to liability for personal injuries. Senator Torgerson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2587 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2588 Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fifty-ninth legislative day and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 13 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 8 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 163 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 163(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to qualifications of voters; relating to the registration of voters; relating to election districts and officials; relating to election procedures and ballots; relating to special procedures for elections; relating to nomination of candidates; relating to national elections; relating to special elections and appointments; relating to constitutional amendments; relating to election offenses and corrupt practices; relating to election pamphlets; relating to the deferral of jury service for certain election officials; relating to an exemption from the State Procurement Code regarding election ballots; relating to the provision and use of mailing addresses on permanent fund dividend applications for election purposes; relating to the inclusion of voter registration forms with permanent fund dividend applications; relating to financial statements by public officials and candidates for public office; making conforming amendments in references to election district, chairman, and similar terms; relating to initiative, referendum, and recall petitions; and providing for an effective date. 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2589 HB 163 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 296 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to partnerships; amending Rule 25(c), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. Communications Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated March 8 was received, stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached between the State and the Inlandboatmens Union of the Pacific, Alaska Region (IBU-P) on behalf of the unlicensed crew members in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Pearce referred the report to the Finance Committee. Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated March 8 was received, stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached between the State and the Teachers Education Association of Mt. Edgecumbe (TEAME) in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Pearce referred the report to the Finance Committee. 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2590 Standing Committee Reports HB 340 President Pearce added a committee referral to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 340(CRA) An Act relating to designating the Ketchikan Indian Corporation as a regional housing authority; and providing for an effective date. The Community and Regional Affairs referral had been waived (page 2579). The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Reports dated March 8 were read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Judiciary Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a Joint Session for consideration: Alaska Judicial Council Katie Hurley - Wasilla Commission on Judicial Conduct Michael P. McConahy - Anchorage Arthur H. Peterson - Juneau Violent Crimes Compensation Board Stephen Boyer Wallace - Kodiak There were no stated objections to the named individuals. However, this does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the appointments during any further sessions. Signing the reports: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Ellis, Halford, Torgerson. SB 163 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 163 An Act relating to a trustees duties to inform and account to beneficiaries; relating to the revocation, modification, termination, reformation, construction, and trustees of trusts; and relating to transfer restrictions in trusts and recommended it be replaced with 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2591 SB 163 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 163(JUD) An Act relating to trusts, to a trustees duties to notify and inform beneficiaries, and to the revocation, modification, termination, reformation, construction, and trustees of trusts. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Donley. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 249 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 249 An Act authorizing a land exchange between the Department of Natural Resources and Alaska Hard Rock, Inc.; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor. Previous zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Bank Within East Representative(s) Cissna Senator(s) Tim Kelly, Pearce, Mackie, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Leman, Parnell, Hoffman, Lincoln, Elton, Adams, Halford, Donley, Ellis 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2592 Honoring - Delta Junction High School Huskies Hockey, 1-2-3A State Champions Representative(s) Harris Senator(s) Lincoln, Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Leman, Parnell, Hoffman, Elton, Donley, Adams, Ward In Memoriam - Charles M. Sparky Schulz Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Pearce, Mackie, Tim Kelly, Green, Pete Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Leman, Parnell, Hoffman, Lincoln, Elton, Donley, Halford, Adams 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 Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 16 and 17. Without objection, Senator Donley was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2593 Enrollment SB 229 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 229(FIN) An Act relating to the employment of hearing examiners, arbitrators, and mediators by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; repealing a requirement that the principal office of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission move to the same location as the principal office of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to the sharing of record-keeping facilities and clerical staff by the two commissions; and providing for an effective date 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 8:20 a.m., March 9, 2000. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 15, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:26 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate March 2000 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2594 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 10 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 13 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 15 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 17 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 09 Thursday 9:00 AM += SB 6DISPOSALS OF STATE LAND + SB 287APPROPRIATION: LAND DISPOSAL BANK PROG += SB 73ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 10 Friday 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 13 Monday 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2595 FINANCE Mar 14 Tuesday 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 15 Wednesday 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 16 Thursday 8:30 AM -- Time Change -- Mental Health Campaign Presentation Mar 17 Friday 9:00 AM = SB 281OPERATING BUDGET MISSIONS AND MEASURES SB 267MANAGEMENT OF GAME Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 13 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 15 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Mar 10 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 13 Monday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 15 Wednesday 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2596 LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Mar 09 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 14 Tuesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 16 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 21 Tuesday 1:30 PM = SB 272WORKERS COMP AND WORKER SAFETY HB 230PERS BENEFITS FOR POLICE/FIRE DISPATCHERS Mar 23 Thursday 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Mar 10 Friday 3:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 13 Monday 3:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 15 Wednesday 3:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 17 Friday 3:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Mar 09 Thursday 11:30 AM SB 85CREDITED SERVICE FOR TEMP EMPLOYEES:PERS Mar 15 Wednesday 11:30 AM -- On Adjournment -- HB 340KETCHIKAN INDIAN CORPORATION AS A RHA ---------------------------------------- 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2597 STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Mar 09 Thursday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 14 Tuesday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 16 Thursday 3:30 PM = SB 247VETERANSELIGIBILITY FOR LONGEVITY BONUS = SJR 26CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUND HB 163DIVISION OF ELECTIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Mar 09 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 14 Tuesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 16 Thursday 1:30 PM = SB 208RAILROAD AND FERRY AUTHORITY SB 288APPROVE CLARKE BAY TERMINAL AGREEMENT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 17 Friday 2:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BELTZ 211 Mar 16 Thursday 12:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2598 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COURT SYSTEM SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 16 Thursday 5:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 16 Thursday 1:30 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 09 Thursday 1:30 PM + -- Rescheduled from 3/8/00 -- Food Safety & Sanitation: Increased Fees, Relocate Unalaska/Dutch Harbor Seafood Inspector to Valdez ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 22 Wednesday 12:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BELTZ 211 Mar 15 Wednesday 12:00 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 21 Tuesday 2:30 PM Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SENATE FINANCE 532 Mar 16 Thursday 3:00 PM University Budget 2000-03-09 Senate Journal Page 2599 OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Mar 21 Tuesday 12:00 PM Presentation by Alaska Childrens Trust ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER Mar 16 Thursday 10:00 AM -- Time Change -- Address by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens