Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-01-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0157 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 24, 2001 Seventeenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:08 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Kelly, Taylor were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Rob Bruschi of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, from Whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all, the true love of peace and guide with Your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth that in tranquility Your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of Your love; where no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, and no strength known but the strength of love: so guide and inspire the work of those who seek Your kingdom that all Your people may find their security in that love which casts out fear and in fellowship with all. Amen. Senator Therriault led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0158 Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the sixteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Taylor was noted. Standing Committee Reports SB 9 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 9 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 9(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; relating to the temporary member of that board; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Leman, Torgerson, Austerman, Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development President Halford added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 10 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 10 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Public Accountancy." Signing do pass: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Leman, Torgerson, Austerman, Davis. 2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0159 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Kelly was noted. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 7 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Opposing former United States Secretary of the Interior Babbitt's rescission of a United States Department of the Interior directive prohibiting the United States Bureau of Land Management from considering Alaska land for designation as wilderness and urging the reinstatement of that directive. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Joe Sadlier on Bringing Home a Warship Senator(s) Taylor, Wilken, Hoffman, Elton, Phillips, Davis, Leman, Pearce, Lincoln, Austerman, Green, Kelly, Donley In Memoriam - Alice P. Abbott Representative(s) Berkowitz Senator(s) Leman, Wilken, Hoffman, Elton, Davis, Donley, Pearce, Lincoln, Austerman, Green, Kelly, Taylor 2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0160 Senator Leman 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 49 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that President Halford be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 49 "An Act eliminating a requirement that a social security number be provided by an applicant for a hunting or sport fishing license or tag and for certain hunting permits; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Green moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 49. Without objection, it was so ordered. SJR 3 Senator Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to the deployment of F-22 Raptor aircraft at Elmendorf Air Force Base. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from February 12 through plane time, February 15, and from February 26 through March 1. Without objection, Senator Cowdery was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0161 Engrossment and Enrollment SR 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Establishing a Senate Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:20 a.m., January 24, 2001. Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 25, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:25 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate January 2001 2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0162 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 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 26 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Jan 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM Overview: Department of Health & Social Services HOUSE FINANCE 519 Jan 27 Saturday 10:00 AM + -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Special Committee on Education High School Competency Test ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Jan 24 Wednesday 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing- Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Thomas P. Owens, Jr., Dennis "Skip" Cook Jan 26 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0163 LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Jan 25 Thursday 1:30 PM Walking Tour: Dept. of Community & Economic Development ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 Jan 24 Wednesday 3:30 PM + SB 49 NO SOC SEC. # REQ'D ON HUNT/FISH LICENSE + SB 19 CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT/SOC SEC. # Jan 26 Friday 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Jan 29 Monday 3:30 PM Status of Statehood Defense Cases: Department of Law Jan 31 Wednesday 3:30 PM Alaska Soil and Water Conservation District Briefing Department overviews on Natural Gas Pipeline: Department of Revenue Department of Natural Resources Feb 02 Friday 3:30 PM -- Agenda to be Announced -- Feb 05 Monday 3:30 PM Natural Gas Pipeline Briefing: Foothills Pipelines Co. SENATE FINANCE 532 Feb 06 Tuesday 12:15 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Resources Mining Industry Briefing ---------------------------------------- 2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0164 RULES FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 24 Wednesday 10:45 AM SCR 1 AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH Jan 25 Thursday 10:50 AM = SB 10 EXTENDED BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Jan 25 Thursday 3:30 PM + SJR 3 F-22 RAPTOR AIRCRAFT AT ELMENDORF AFB + SJR 5 NCAA BASKETBALL PRESEASON TOURNAMENTS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Jan 30 Tuesday 1:30 PM Joint w/(H) Transportation Report by the Commissioner of Transportation, Joseph L. Perkins JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW BUTROVICH 205 Jan 30 Tuesday 9:30 AM + Overview of Committee Review of Committee Powers Law's Review of Regulations Board of Pharmacy Review Feb 01 Thursday 9:30 AM + Review of Public Hearing on Shellfish Regulations ---------------------------------------- ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 30 Tuesday 3:30 PM Address by Lt. General Norton A. Schwartz ---------------------------------------- 2001-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0165 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 Jan 24 Wednesday 12:30 PM -- Time Change -- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 24 Wednesday 12:00 PM + Alaska Association of Homes for Children Jan 30 Tuesday 12:00 PM + Balloon Project Report ---------------------------------------- FISH CAUCUS BUTROVICH 205 Jan 26 Friday 12:00 PM Organizational meeting