Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-02-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2133 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 8, 2002 Twenty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:17 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Green, Phillips were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Cowdery. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. A Prayer for Our Country Almighty God, You have given this great land as our heritage. We humbly pray that we may always remember Your generosity and faithfully do Your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education and an honorable way of life. Defend our liberties and strengthen the resolve of the people who have come from throughout the world to make this land their home. Lead us to choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong. Help us to appreciate the opportunities that are ours as we struggle to bring harmony to an unsettled world. May we balance our concern for justice with a willingness to display mercy, and may our concern for security be tempered with a willingness to take risks which will produce worthwhile change for the good of all people. 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2134 O Lord, we pray for Your guidance as we work together for the best interests of our communities, our nation, our world, and the ultimate goal of peace. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful and in troubled times may our deepest trust be with You. Amen. Senator Kelly led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated February 6 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 349 HOUSE BILL NO. 349 BY REPRESENTATIVES DYSON, Ogan, Foster, James, Meyer, Rokeberg, entitled: "An Act relating to agency programs and financial plans." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2135 Errata Sheet to be inserted in the Storage Tank Assistance Fund Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2001, between pages 2 and 3 of Appendix A from Karen Paulick, Department of Environmental Conservation Alaska Marine Highway System Fund 2001 Annual Financial Report from Captain George A. Capacci, General Manager in accordance with AS 19.65.070 Department of Community and Economic Development, Regulatory Commission of Alaska, Annual Report Fiscal Year 2001 from G. Nanette Thompson, Chair in accordance with AS 42.05.211 and 42.05.220 Standing Committee Reports SB 244 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 244 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and relating to optometrists" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Davis, Leman, Torgerson. 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 257 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 257 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors" and recommended it be replaced with 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2136 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 257(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors; and relating to licensing of professional counselors." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Davis, Leman, Torgerson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HCR 12 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Relating to the preservation of employment opportunities for United States longshoremen with respect to unloading and loading of foreign vessels. Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Davis, Leman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Labor and Commerce Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 25 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, Relating to the public trust for fish and wildlife in Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Resources Committees. 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2137 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 284 SENATE BILL NO. 284 BY SENATOR ELLIS, entitled: "An Act changing the date of repeal of a provision authorizing an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes on certain types of deteriorated property; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 285 SENATE BILL NO. 285 BY SENATOR ELTON, entitled: "An Act relating to violations of domestic violence protective orders." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 286 SENATE BILL NO. 286 BY SENATOR ELTON, entitled: "An Act prohibiting discrimination in insurance rates based on credit rating or credit scoring; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 287 SENATE BILL NO. 287 BY SENATORS HOFFMAN, Ellis, Davis, Elton, Lincoln, Olson, entitled: 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2138 "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of construction and major maintenance for certain public school facilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. Unfinished Business Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from morning plane time, February 13 through afternoon plane time, February 18. Without objection, Senator Taylor was excused. Senator Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 15. Without objection, Senator Cowdery was excused. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 6, 7 and 8. Without objection, Senator Kelly was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 7. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Announcements SCR 25 Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived for the Judiciary Committee meeting on February 15 to hear SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 Relating to the public trust for fish and wildlife in Alaska. Senator Ellis objected. 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2139 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. 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., February 11, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:57 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate February 2002 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2140 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 Feb 09 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Citizens Concerned About Annexation Public Testimony on Homer Annexation Feb 11 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + Homer Annexation <Testimony by Invitation Only> Feb 12 Tuesday Capitol 124 8:00 AM -- Time and Location Change -- + Joint w/(H) Homer Annexation <Testimony by Invitation Only> ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 12 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM SB 243 CHIROPRACTORS: SUNSET/LICENSING SB 244 OPTOMETRISTS: SUNSET AND MISCELLANEOUS SB 257 EXTEND BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM HB 96 ACQUIRING JESSE LEE HOME HB 52 COMPACT FOR ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2141 FINANCE (Continued) Feb 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM Senate Bill: SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET <Pending Introduction and Referral> Supplemental Budget Overview Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 11 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 250 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 256 CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM + Report: American Institute for Full Employment/Welfare Reform + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 08 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 11 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 242 CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITTEES + SB 223 PRISONERS:PAROLE/GOOD TIME Feb 13 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 15 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 12 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 263 REAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCES + SB 274 PHYSICIANS' LOCUM TENENS PERMITS 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2142 LABOR & COMMERCE (Continued) Feb 14 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 270 BOARD OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS + SB 252 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM/BOARD + SB 266 FISHERY ENHANCEMENT LOANS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 08 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 140 SMALL WATER-POWER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS + SB 255 LAND EXCHANGES: GOLD CORD DEVELOPMENT Feb 11 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM -- Location Change -- + Joint w/Joint Committee on Natural Gas Pipelines Overviews: Dept of Revenue- Financial Participation in AK Natural Gas Pipeline Dept of Natural Resources- Gas Supply and Demand; Natural Gas and NGL Value Feb 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES Feb 11 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM SB 115 EXTEND BD. OF STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE SB 153 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK LOAN FUND SCR 21 TREATMENT FOR DISTURBED CHILDREN ---------------------------------------- 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2143 STATE AFFAIRS Feb 12 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 267 ALASKA VETERANS' MEM.ENDOWMENT FUND SB 268 GUARANTEED REVENUE BONDS FOR VETERANS = SB 236 HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS = SB 238 SECURITY OF FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS = SB 240 TERRORISTIC THREATENING/PIPELINE DAMAGE = SJR 31 TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FUND VETERANS LOANS Feb 14 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM = SCR 22 SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 226 HIGHWAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SB 206 DISABLED PARKING AND REGISTRATION PLATES SB 222 REQUIRE SLOW DRIVERS TO PULL OVER Feb 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM HB 68 IMMUNITY: CABBIE DRIVING DRUNK'S CAR HOME SB 265 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS/NURSE PRACTITIONERS SB 260 HISTORIC/ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 12 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 11:00 AM Update on Child Care Issues:Yvonne Chase Deputy Commissioner, Dept of Education and Early Development Committee Schedule and Future Topics ---------------------------------------- 2002-02-08 Senate Journal Page 2144 JOINT COMMITTEES NATURAL GAS PIPELINES Feb 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM + Joint w/Senate Resources Committee Overviews: Dept of Revenue- Financial Participation in AK Natural Gas Pipeline Dept of Natural Resources- Gas Supply and Demand; Natural Gas and NGL Value Feb 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Introduction of draft resolution in support of producers' federal enabling legislation Karol Lyn Newman, JCNGP attorney: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues- Upstream Access, Jurisdiction ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Feb 12 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Alaska Women's Resource Center: Stepping Stones Program ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 19 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM US Senator Frank Murkowski Feb 20 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Chief Justice Dana Fabe