Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-01-31 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0231 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 31, 2001 Twenty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:13 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Therriault was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Taylor was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Clark of the Glacier Valley Baptist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. As we begin our time of prayer and meditation this morning, I would like for us to observe a few moments of silent prayer in memory of those 88 passengers and crew who lost their lives aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 261, one year ago today. Dear Father, on the anniversary of this tragedy, many of our hearts are still tender as we think about friends, family, and acquaintances that are no longer with us today. The Apostle Paul called You the God of all comfort, and may we find comfort today in Your love and in the promises of Your Word, where You said, "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." (John 14:1-3) Now Lord, as we turn to the issues that face us today, help us to do so with wisdom, righteousness, and justice. As someone has said, "Grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0232 change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the one from the other." And help us to remember that when we lack wisdom, all we have to do is ask You for it. We thank You Lord for this nation that we call home and for those who have given themselves for the cause of our freedom. And Lord, help us to remember the words of Henry Ward Beecher who said, "A thoughtful mind . . . sees not the flag only, but the nation itself . . . the principles, the truths, the history." We praise You, Sovereign Lord, and give You thanks, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the twenty-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Notification of Availability: Alaska Energy Authority Annual Capital Project Status Reports from Robert Poe, Jr., Executive Director in accordance with AS 44.83.950(b) Resolutions and Report: Alaska's Future Workforce; Strategic Policies and Investment Blueprint from Alice Galvin, Chair, Alaska Human Resources Investment Council in accordance with ch. 132, SLA 2000 available at: http://www.gov.state.ak.us/ltgov/voced/main.htm 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0233 Notification of Availability: Department of Community and Economic Development Annual State Loan Report from Deborah Sedwick, Commissioner in accordance with AS 37.05.035 and AS 16.10.350(b) Status of Brown Bears and Other Natural Resources in the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary and Refuge from Frank Rue, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Game in accordance with AS 16.20.041(f) and AS 16.20.160(f) 2000 Compensation and Travel Report of Executive Positions from Jim Duncan, Commissioner designee, Department of Administration in accordance with AS 37.05.210 Standing Committee Reports SJR 6 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Urging the Congress of the United States to provide federal education funds as a block grant to the state, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(FIN) The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Finance Committee Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Wilken, Ward, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0234 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 3 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 BY SENATORS DAVIS, Ellis, Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to the Education Committee, a standing committee of the legislature. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SJR 11 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 BY SENATORS WARD, Green, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska to guarantee the permanent fund dividend, to provide for inflation proofing, and to require a vote of the people before changing the statutory formula for distribution that existed on January 1, 2001. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 62 SENATE BILL NO. 62 BY SENATORS DAVIS, Ellis, entitled: "An Act relating to forward funding of state aid for education programs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0235 SB 63 SENATE BILL NO. 63 BY SENATORS DAVIS, Ellis, entitled: "An Act making an appropriation for support of kindergarten, primary, and secondary education programs and for the community schools program for fiscal year 2003; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 64 SENATE BILL NO. 64 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the award of a high school diploma to certain World War II veterans." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Governor's transmittal letter dated January 30: Dear President Halford: This bill I transmit today brings a long-overdue recognition to those World War II veterans who left Alaska's high schools before graduating in order to serve their country. These veterans would be awarded high school diplomas. Alaska would join other states in the national "Operation Recognition" program designed as society's gesture of gratitude towards World War II veterans. Many of these veterans never received high school diplomas because they chose, rather, to serve in the military at a 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0236 crucial time to ward off a genuine threat to world stability. When they returned home in the post-war economic and baby boom, they went straight to work and pursued careers rather than go back to school. Under this bill, the Department of Education and Early Development would award a diploma upon application by, or on behalf of, a person who served in the military between August 7, 1940 and July 5, 1947. Those veterans with a Graduation Equivalency Diploma could also apply. Out of respect and recognition of Alaska's World War II veterans, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Walter D. Teeland Senator(s) Halford, Green, Phillips, Ward, Wilken, Hoffman, Pearce, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Leman, Ellis, Donley, Elton, Davis Representative(s) Masek, Ogan, Kohring Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. The presence of Senator Taylor was noted. 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0237 Unfinished Business SR 1 President Halford made the following appointments to the Senate World Trade and State/Federal Relations Committee: Senator Cowdery, Chair Senator Austerman Senator Leman Senator Therriault Senator Lincoln Senator Donley (Alternate) Senator Olson (Alternate) SJR 10 Senators Wilken, Kelly, Cowdery, Elton, Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the operational readiness and recapitalization requirements of the United States Coast Guard. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from plane time, February 1 through plane time, February 4. Without objection, Senator Taylor was excused. Senator Pearce, Rules Committee Chair, introduced a new member of the 2001 Chamber Staff as follows: Senate Page Nick Samaniego Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0238 Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 1, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:29 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate January 2001 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0239 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 31 Wednesday 1:30 PM Local Boundary Commission Briefing + SB 48 MUNICIPALITIES:INCORP/PROPERTY VALUATION -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Feb 02 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 Jan 31 Wednesday 9:00 AM SJR 6 EDUCATION BLOCK GRANTS =SB 16 OIL DISCH PREVENTION: NONTANK VESSELS/RR <Bill Postponed> Feb 01 Thursday 9:00 AM Overview: Annalee McConnell SB 27 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S OPERATING BUDGET SB 28 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET SB 29 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET Feb 02 Friday 9:00 AM +SB 9 EXTENDED BOARD OF ARCHITECTS ETC SB 21 FINES BY THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD ---------------------------------------- 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0240 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH 205 Jan 31 Wednesday 1:30 PM Overview: Dept of Education and Early Development Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ 211 Jan 31 Wednesday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 02 Friday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ 211 Feb 01 Thursday 1:30 PM + SB 38 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:BREAST/CERVICAL CANCER Presentation/Overview: AK State Hospital & Nursing Home Assoc AK Process Industry Careers Consortium ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH 205 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 No Meeting Scheduled 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 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0241 RESOURCES (continued) BUTROVICH 205 Feb 07 Wednesday 3:30 PM Natural Gas Pipeline Briefing: Gas Pipeline Consortium Feb 09 Friday 3:30 PM Status Briefing on Donald H. Carlson et al vs State of AK Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission: Dept of Law, OMB, CFEC Feb 14 Wednesday 3:30 PM TAPS Briefing: David Wight, CEO and President Alyeska Pipeline ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ 211 Feb 01 Thursday 3:30 PM + SJR 8 VOTING SITES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH 205 Feb 01 Thursday 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS FAHRENKAMP 203 Feb 01 Thursday 8:00 AM Overview: Dept of Corrections Missions and Measures FY02 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES FAHRENKAMP 203 Jan 31 Wednesday 8:00 AM Overview: DOT/PF Missions and Measures FY02 Budget Request 2001-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0242 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW BUTROVICH 205 Feb 01 Thursday 9:30 AM + Review of Public Hearing on Shellfish Regulations