Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-04-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0971 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 6, 2001 Eighty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:36 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Cowdery, Kelly, Pearce, Therriault were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Jesse Kiehl of the Juneau Jewish Community. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, pokeach ivrim. Blessed art Thou, Eternal God, Who guides the universe and Who opens the eyes of the blind. God, bless this state that it may know justice and prosperity, and bless those who serve it that they may do Your will with an open heart. We acknowledge this day our differences as we pray that You will bring us closer together. Oh God Who sees us as we truly are, grant that we may find the strength of spirit to do what is right, and make us ever mindful of our loved ones and those who depend on us. God of all Alaska, we ask these blessings: Y'varechecha Adonai veyishmarecha. May God bless you and keep you. Ya'er Adonai panav eilecha viy'chunecha. May God show you favor and be gracious to you. Yisa Adonai panav eilecha veyasem lecha shalom. May God show you kindness, look on you with love, and give you peace. Amen. 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0972 Senator Lincoln led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senators Therriault, Pearce was noted. Messages from the House SJR 14 Message dated April 5 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) Urging President Bush, the United States Department of State, and the United States Congress to intervene and negotiate with the government of Canada to reconsider the imposition of a fee to transport firearms through Canada. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated April 5 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 20 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY REPRESENTATIVES JOULE, Hudson, Kerttula, Scalzi, Kapsner, Croft, Opposing Arctic marine shipment of nuclear waste between Russia and Japan. 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0973 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. Message dated April 5 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 162 HOUSE BILL NO. 162 BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to absences from the state under the longevity bonus program." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. The presence of Senator Kelly was noted. SJR 10 Message dated April 5 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10, with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(MLV) am H Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the operational readiness and recapitalization requirements of the United States Coast Guard. Senator Leman moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0974 HCS SJR 10(MLV) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to SJR 10? YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Cowdery, Donley, Pearce and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(MLV) am H Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the operational readiness and recapitalization requirements of the United States Coast Guard. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Cowdery be excused from a call of the Senate. Without objection, Senator Cowdery was excused. Standing Committee Reports SB 158 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 158 "An Act directing the commissioner of revenue to prepare a report to the legislature relating to the state's participation in owning or financing a gas pipeline project; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 855. Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Austerman, Olson, Leman, Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senators Green, Hoffman, Ward. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0975 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 172 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to an annual report by the court system to the public and the legislature" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(FIN) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Wilken. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 103 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senators Austerman, Olson, Wilken. Signing do not pass: Senator Hoffman. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0976 HB 104 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Wilken, Ward, Leman. Signing do not pass: Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 118 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 118 "An Act relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal taxes on certain residences; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Austerman, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Hoffman, Wilken, Ward, Leman, Green. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0977 Recess Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:48 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 1:21 p.m. Standing Committee Reports (continued) HB 103 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senator Phillips. Signing to calendar: Senator Therriault. Signing amend: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 104 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Pearce, Chair, Senators Therriault, Phillips. Signing amend: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0978 Approving the open meetings guidelines proposed by the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 177 SENATE BILL NO. 177 BY SENATOR WARD, entitled: "An Act relating to driving while intoxicated and to presumptions arising from the amount of alcohol in a person's breath or blood; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 178 SENATE BILL NO. 178 BY SENATOR THERRIAULT, entitled: "An Act relating to the detention of delinquent minors and to temporary detention hearings; amending Rule 12, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 179 SENATE BILL NO. 179 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the contracting and financing authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the authority to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $76,000,000 to finance the acquisition, design, 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0979 construction, inventory, and operation of natural gas, propane air, or manufactured gas public utility facilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 103 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Donley, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 975. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the Finance Senate Committee Substitute be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 103(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) Second Reading Adopt Finance Senate Committee Substitute? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce Excused: Cowdery Absent: Taylor and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0980 funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was adopted and read the second time. Senators Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson offered Amendment No. 1 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Head Start Grants 562.4" "Alyeska Central School - ASC On-Line 1,000.0" "Child Care Assistance 427.6" "Teaching & Learning Support - Quality Schools 2,000.0" "Teaching & Learning Support - Quality Schools 2,000.0" Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. UNIVERSITY. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the University for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "University 4,490.8" Senator Davis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Donley objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0981 SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senators Lincoln, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Olson offered Amendment No. 2 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec.__ . DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Alaska State Trooper Detachments - Constables 838.0" "Alaska State Trooper Detachments 1,280.1" "Fish and Wildlife Protection - Enforcement & Investigative Services Unit 960.0" "Village Public Safety Officer Program - Contracts 1,152.1" "Village Public Safety Officer Program - Contracts 828.5" "Alaska State Troopers - Search and Rescue 250.0" Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0982 Insert: "Institutions 1,163.2" "Anchorage Jail (GF) 79.4" (SDR) 230.0" "Out of State Contracts 1,123.0" "Probation Officers 132.5" "Inmate Health Care 544.0" "Community Jails 273.8" Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery Absent: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senators Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson offered Amendment No. 3 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Health and Social Services for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0983 Insert: "Alcohol and Drug Abuse Grants 700.0" "Juvenile Justice - Probation Services 564.5" "Subsidized Adoption & Guardianship 1,828.1" "Services to Chronically Mentally Ill (GF/MH) 394.5" "Nursing, Epidemiology and Public Health Laboratories 1,526.2" "Tobacco Prevention and Control (TSF) 1,600.0" Senator Davis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Green objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senators Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Davis, Ellis offered Amendment No. 4 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0984 Insert: "Alaska Marine Highway System 1,272.3" Delete: "North Kenai Maintenance Station 385.4" Insert: "Central Region and Highways and Aviation 385.4" Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Community and Economic Development for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Power Cost Equalization 7,800.0" "Community and Business Development 99.8" "Community and Business Development (GF/Match) 100.0" Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty- Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Parks and Recreation Management 160.0" "Claims, Permits and Leases 160.0" Senator Elton moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0985 SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. Senators Hoffman, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Lincoln, Olson offered Amendment No. 5 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Health and Social Services for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert a new BRU: "Maniilaq 3,045.3" "Norton Sound 2,357.2" "SE AK Regional Health Consortium 565.7" "Kawerak 372.7" "Tanana Chiefs Conference 1,255.1" "Tlingit-Haida 198.5" "Yukon-Kuskokwim Health 2,742.2" Delete: "Family Preservation 1,465.4" "Community Health Grants 3,538.3" "Alcohol/Drug Abuse Grants 3,213.2" "General Community Mental Health 2,319.8" 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0986 Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Donley objected. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 5. Without objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 6 was not offered. Senators Olson, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln offered Amendment No. 7 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Community and Economic Development for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Power Cost Equalization 7,800.0" Senator Olson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Donley objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0987 Senators Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Davis offered Amendment No. 8 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. UNIVERSITY. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the University for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "University 4,490.8" Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Green objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. Senators Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson offered Amendment No. 9 : Add a new section to read: "Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0988 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Head Start Grants 562.4" Senator Davis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 9 failed. Senators Olson, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln offered Amendment No. 10 : Insert a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Kotzebue Technical Center Operations Grant 609.0" 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0989 Senator Olson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 10. Senator Donley objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 10 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 10 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Pearce, Torgerson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 10 failed. Senators Olson, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln offered Amendment No. 11 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Community Jails 273.8" Senator Olson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 11. Senator Donley objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 11 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0990 SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 11 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 11 failed. Senators Lincoln, Olson, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman offered Amendment No. 12 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Village Public Safety Officer Program - Contracts 172.8" Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 12. Senator Donley objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 12 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0991 SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 12 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery Absent: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 12 failed. Senators Lincoln, Olson, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman offered Amendment No. 13 : Add a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert "Constable Program 419.0" Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 13. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 13 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0992 SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 13 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery Absent: Kelly, Therriault and so, Amendment No. 13 failed. Senators Ellis, Davis offered Amendment No. 14 : Insert a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert "Anchorage Jail (GF) 79.4 (SDR) 230.0" Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 14. Senator Donley objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 14 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0993 SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 14 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 14 failed. Senators Lincoln, Olson, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman offered Amendment No. 15 : Insert a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Community and Economic Development for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Community and Business Development (GF/Match) 100.0" Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 15. Senator Donley objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 15 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0994 SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 15 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 15 failed. Senators Lincoln, Olson, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman offered Amendment No. 16 : Insert a new section to read: "* Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Contingent upon passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Second Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of an increase in the receipts collected under AS 43.60.010, the following amount is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2002 for the purposes described:" Insert: "Search and Rescue - Avalanche Program 250.0" Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 16. Senator Donley objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 16 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0995 SCS CSHB 103(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 16 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Cowdery and so, Amendment No. 16 failed. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103 (FIN) was read the third time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held in third reading to the April 9 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 104 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Donley, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 976. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was adopted and read the second time. 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0996 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) will be on the April 9 calendar. Citations Honoring - Sean Seaver Senator(s) Taylor, Ward, Pearce, Wilken, Elton, Leman, Green, Hoffman, Davis, Kelly, Lincoln, Austerman Honoring - Kodiak Bears Boys Basketball Team Senator(s) Austerman, Ward, Pearce, Wilken, Taylor, Elton, Leman, Green, Hoffman, Davis, Kelly, Lincoln Representative(s) Stevens In Memoriam - Oscar S. Selmer, Jr. Senator(s) Austerman, Pearce, Wilken, Taylor, Elton, Leman, Green, Hoffman, Davis, Kelly, Lincoln Representative(s) Kookesh In Memoriam - Howard E. Holbert Representative(s) Coghill, Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Ward, Pearce, Wilken, Taylor, Elton, Leman, Green, Hoffman, Davis, Kelly, Austerman In Memoriam - Judith Mae Holbert Representative(s) Coghill, Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Ward, Pearce, Wilken, Taylor, Elton, Leman, Green, Hoffman, Davis, Kelly, Austerman 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. 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0997 Unfinished Business Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from adjournment, April 6 through morning plane time, April 9. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 9, 2001. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 5:13 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate April 2001 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0998 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. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Apr 06 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 09 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 11 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM += HB 16 HOME RULE COMMUNITIES Apr 13 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 103 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET += HB 104 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + SB 172 COURT SYSTEM ANNUAL REPORT + HB 118 SR. CIT./VETERAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION + SB 158 REPORT:STATE PARTICIPATE IN NAT GAS PIPE. + SB 3 APPROP:ENV.ASSESS. NORTHERN DENALI ACCESS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 174 EDUCATION FUNDING SB 121 RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASING ACT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 0999 FINANCE (continued) Apr 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM HB 72 ASST.ADJUTANT GEN.: MISSILE/SPACE DEFENSE SJR 22 CONST. AM: JUDICIAL OFFICERS' TERMS <Pending Referral> SB 166 APPOINTMENT OF US SENATORS <Pending Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 29 APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET Telecommunications Overview Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 179 AIDEA BONDS FOR GAS PUBLIC UTILITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 09 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Discussion of Medicaid Directions += SB 86 TEACHER EMPLOYMENT & SUBJECT EXPERTISE += SB 155 STUDENT LOANS/ COMN. ON POSTSECONDARY ED. + SB 135 MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND RECORDS + SB 116 AK TEMP. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Continuation: Medicaid Directions Alzheimer's/Dementia Breast and Cervical Cancer Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1000 JUDICIARY Apr 06 Friday Beltz 211 3:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- += SB 166 APPOINTMENT OF US SENATORS <Bill Held Over to 4/9/01> += HB 13 SERVICE AREAS:VOTER APPROVAL/TAX ZONES <Bill Held Over to 4/9/01> Uniform Rule 23 Waived += SJR 22 CONST. AM: JUDICIAL OFFICERS' TERMS <Bill Held Over to 4/9/01> Uniform Rule 23 Waived += HB 150 INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR RENTAL VEHICLES <Bill Held Over to 4/11/01> Apr 09 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 91 ABORTION: INFORMED CONSENT;INFORMATION += SB 161 NO PAY FOR JUDGES UNTIL DECISION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 13 SERVICE AREAS:VOTER APPROVAL/TAX ZONES += SJR 22 CONST. AM: JUDICIAL OFFICERS' TERMS += SB 166 APPOINTMENT OF US SENATORS Apr 11 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 145 VILLAGE PUB.SAFETY OFFICER PROGRAM += HB 150 INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR RENTAL VEHICLES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 10 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 138 INSURANCE CODE AMENDMENTS += SB 30 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS + HB 81 DENTISTS/DENTAL HYGIENISTS & ASSISTANTS 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1001 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 12 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 138 INSURANCE CODE AMENDMENTS += SB 30 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS + SB 165 EDUCATION TAX ON EMPLOYMENT + SB 170 RAILROAD EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND WAGES + SB 168 COMMERCIAL FISHING LOAN PROGRAM ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 06 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + Governor's Confirmations: Bruce C. Twomley, AK CFEC William H. Dennerlein, Board of Game Ben Grussendorf, Board of Game Dr. Julie Maier, Board of Game Julie M. Heusser, AK Oil and Gas Conservation Commission += SB 140 SMALL WATER-POWER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS + SB 115 EXTEND BD. OF STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 153 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK LOAN FUND + HJR 19 DIGITAL ORTHOIMAGERY AND ELEVATION DATA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 24 LEGIS APPROVAL OF SEAFOOD/FOOD SAFETY LAB += SB 139 STATE WATER USE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1002 RULES Apr 06 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 11:50 AM HB 103 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET HB 104 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Apr 09 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 10:45 AM = SB 99 DNA REGISTRATION OF BURGLARS SB 154 REPEAL SUNSET OF MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE SB 158 REPORT:STATE PARTICIPATE IN NAT GAS PIPE. HB 34 RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES HB 156 MUNICIPAL DEBT FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS HJR 22 DIVERSE COMMUNITY/CONDEMN HATE CRIMES ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 10 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 12 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HB 177 CAMPAIGN FINANCE: CONTRIB/DISCLOS/GROUPS <Pending Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 10 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 152 DOTPF-RELATED CONTRACT CLAIMS += HB 8 LEGIS.PIONEER ROAD DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE += SB 44 ALASKA TOLL BRIDGE AND CAUSEWAY AUTHORITY += SB 45 APPROP: DESIGN OF KNIK ARM CROSSING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1003 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES NATURAL RESOURCES Apr 09 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM Fire Suppression/Water Scooping Aircraft ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Apr 10 Tuesday Capitol 102 2:45 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Apr 17 Tuesday Capitol 102 2:45 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Apr 24 Tuesday Capitol 102 2:45 PM + Proposed/Approved Regulations + Mariculture Regulations + Department on Pioneer Homes ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 10 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM Natural Gas Study FY00 Audit of Legislature Mat-Su Lease Legal Services Contract Amendment PNWER Dues IT Subcommittee Report/Recommendations LIO Computer Purchase Approval NCSL Dues ---------------------------------------- 2001-04-06 Senate Journal Page 1004 OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Apr 10 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Alaskans for Tobacco-Free Kids Apr 17 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + ASSETS: Building a framework for development of youth Apr 24 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Alaska Humanities Forum: Intrastate Urban/Rural Student Exchange ---------------------------------------- FISCAL POLICY CAUCUS Apr 06 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM Apr 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM ---------------------------------------- FISH CAUCUS Apr 06 Friday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Local Area Management Plans ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Apr 11 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM US Senator Ted Stevens' Annual Message