Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-05-05 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-05-05 Senate Journal Page 3743 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE THIRD SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 1:11 p.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Ward. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, we thank You very much for this day that Youve given us. We hope You put a special blessing upon the decisions we make today, and please, a special blessing on those who are sick or ill. May we all, throughout the day, know that we are doing Your will. Through Your efforts and Your Son dying for us, we give all praise and glory to Jesus Christ. Amen. Senator Torgerson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the one hundred fifteenth legislative day of the second session, and the first legislative day of the third special session be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 3743 2000-05-05 Senate Journal Page 3744 Messages from the Governor HB 289 Message dated and received May 4 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 289 An Act relating to transportation of members of the Alaska National Guard, the Alaska Naval Militia, and the Alaska State Defense Force by the Alaska marine highway system and the Alaska Railroad; and relating to the Alaska State Defense Force. Chapter 25, SLA 2000 Effective Date: 8/2/00 HB 318 Message dated and received May 4 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. 318(JUD) An Act relating to property disposal by law enforcement agencies. Chapter 26, SLA 2000 Effective Date: 8/2/00 Recess Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 1:15 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 11:44 p.m. 2000-05-05 Senate Journal Page 3745 Messages from the House Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 3001 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3001(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act making an appropriation to cover the fiscal year 2001 monetary terms of the collective bargaining agreements for employees of the University of Alaska and the fiscal year 2001 salary and benefit adjustments for university employees who are not members of a collective bargaining unit; making appropriations and reappropriations to cover the fiscal year 2001 monetary terms of all executive branch collective bargaining agreements and the fiscal year 2001 salary and benefit adjustments for elected officials, officers, and employees of the executive branch who are not members of a collective bargaining unit; making an appropriation to cover the fiscal year 2001 salary and benefit adjustments for Alaska Court System employees; making an appropriation to cover the fiscal year 2001 salary and benefit adjustments for employees of the legislature and to cover the fiscal year 2001 benefit adjustments, other than lump sum payments, for elected officials of the legislative branch; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time. The message further stated that under Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules, engrossment had been waived and the following certified amendments were attached: Amendment No. 1 (House Journal page 3807) Amendment No. 2 (House Journal page 3807) Amendment No. 3 (House Journal page 3809) Amendment No. 4 (House Journal page 3809) 2000-05-05 Senate Journal Page 3746 HB 3001 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3001(FIN) am was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 3002 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3002(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act setting the compensation and certain benefits of certain public officials, officers, and employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Enrollment SB 26 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 26(FIN) An Act relating to hindering prosecution and to providing false information or reports to a peace officer 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 2:50 p.m., May 5, 2000. SB 204 SENATE BILL NO. 204 An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Commission on Aging; 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, with a House Letter of Intent, at 2:50 p.m., May 5, 2000. 2000-05-05 Senate Journal Page 3747 SB 220 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 220(JUD) An Act relating to the requirements for partnerships and limited liability companies to qualify for the Alaska bidder preference and a certain disability preference under the State Procurement Code; 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 2:50 p.m., May 5, 2000. SB 254 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 254(HES) An Act relating to heirloom certificates of marriage 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 8:55 a.m., May 5, 2000. SB 259 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 259(JUD) An Act relating to crimes and offenses relating to aural representations, recordings, access devices, identification documents, impersonation, false reports, and computers; 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 2:50 p.m., May 5, 2000. SB 283 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(RES) An Act establishing the shore fisheries development lease program account and the timber receipts account; relating to the accounting for and appropriation of revenue from the state land disposal program, the shore fisheries development lease program, and the state timber disposal program; 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 2:50 p.m., May 5, 2000. 2000-05-05 Senate Journal Page 3748 SB 301 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishing permit; 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 2:50 p.m., May 5, 2000. Adjournment Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 6, 2000. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:46 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate May 2000 2000-05-05 Senate Journal Page 3749 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 May 05 Friday 10:00 AM -- Meeting Canceled -- = SB3001APPROPRIATION: EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFITS = SB3002NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFIT HB3001APPROPRIATION: EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFITS <Pending Referral> HB3002NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFIT <Pending Referral> May 06 Saturday 9:00 AM = SB3001APPROPRIATION: EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFITS = SB3002NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFIT = HB3001APPROPRIATION: EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFITS = HB3002NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFIT OTHER MEETINGS MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 May 05 Friday 12:00 PM