Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-03-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2427 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 15, 2002 Sixty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President pro tempore Leman at 11:08 a.m. The roll showed twelve members present. Senators Cowdery, Halford, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Ward were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Kelly, Therriault were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Kathleen Wakefield of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord, we pray today for our leaders. May they be quiet in spirit, clear in judgment, able to understand the issues that face them. May they think often of the common people on whose behalf they must speak and act. May they remember that, in keeping Your law, is our only good and happiness. Grant them patience, grant them courage, grant them foresight and great faith. In their anxieties, be their security. In their opportunities, be their inspiration. By their plans and their actions may Your kingdom come, Your will be done. (Lilian Cox) Amen. Senator Green led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2428 Certification Senator Taylor, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fifty-ninth and sixtieth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Therriault was noted. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights 2001 Annual Report from Martha Gore, Chairperson in accordance with AS 18.80.150 Standing Committee Reports SB 180 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 180 "An Act implementing pay differentials based on geographic areas for certain state employees and for members of the Alaska State Defense Force; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) "An Act implementing pay differentials based on geographic areas for certain state employees and for members of the Alaska State Defense Force; relating to cost-of- living differentials for state aid to municipalities; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Austerman, Wilken, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2429 Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 265 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 265 "An Act relating to physician assistants; providing that a physician assistant is a health care provider covered by certain laws relating to medical malpractice actions; adding physician assistants to the list of providers against whom unfair discrimination relating to health care insurance is prohibited and to the list of providers who can provide proof of disablement or handicap for the purpose of obtaining a special parking permit; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Transportation Committee Substitute offered on page 2257. Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Davis, Leman, Torgerson. 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. SB 347 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 347 "An Act relating to taxation" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 347(FIN) "An Act relating to alcoholic beverages." Signing do pass: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senator Austerman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Green, Wilken, Leman. Signing do not pass: Senator Hoffman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2430 Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Milton Ronald Schmitz Senator(s) Taylor, Halford, Green, Kelly, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Hoffman Senator Taylor, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Taylor, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business In Memoriam - Adella "Lorene" Stump Senator(s) Leman, Halford, Stevens, Hoffman, Ellis, Donley, Wilken, Green, Elton, Kelly, Davis, Taylor, Lincoln, Austerman Senator Taylor, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2431 Adjournment Senator Taylor, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 18, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:27 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate March 2002 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2432 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 Mar 15 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 18 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 231 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION Mar 22 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 339 INCREASE CRIMINAL FINES += SB 185 PCE BASED ON HIGHEST COST (Subcommittee to take testimony) + HB 4 MOTOR VEHICLES & DRUNK DRIVING (Agency Testimony) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 247 REAPPROPRIATIONS & CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS (Capital Budget Overview) Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2433 FINANCE (Continued) Mar 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM = SB 291 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 182 PRO RATA REDUCTIONS IN BENEFIT PROGRAMS = SB 185 PCE BASED ON HIGHEST COST Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Mar 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 226 HIGHWAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION = SB 181 SMALL COMMUNITY HOUSING LOANS SB 279 SPORT FISH LICENSES FOR 9/11 RESPONDERS SB 277 DEFINITIONS OF FISHERIES BUSINESSES SB 308 COASTAL ZONE MGMT PROGRAM = SB 4 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SCR 29 HIRING FREEZE SJR 37 CONST AM: HIRING FREEZE <Pending Referral> SJR 38 CONST AM: PRIORITY OF EXPENDITURES <Pending Referral> = HB 349 AGENCY PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL PLANS SB 299 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD PANELS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 346 SCHOOL DISTRICT CORRESPONDENCE STUDY SB 264 MUNICIPAL BOND REIMBURSEMENT SB 345 SCHOOL SERVICES FOR DISABLED STUDENTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2434 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (Continued) Mar 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Dept Ed and Early Development Overview: Minimum Expenditure for Instruction Requirement + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Dept Ed and Early Development Overview: ESEA Implementation Statewide School Safety/McQueen School + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 15 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- += SB 204 WILDFIRES AND NATURAL DISASTERS + SB 324 PUBLIC UTILITIES EXEMPT FROM REGULATION + SB 344 TERRORISM AGGRAVATING FACTOR Mar 18 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SJR 33 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT : TAX CAP + SJR 37 CONST AM: HIRING FREEZE + SJR 38 CONST AM: PRIORITY OF EXPENDITURES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SJR 25 CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUND + HB 362 EXTEND BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF AK BAR ASSN += SB 324 PUBLIC UTILITIES EXEMPT FROM REGULATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 278 TAKING PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN + SB 295 LICENSING:DISCLOSURE OF MINORS RECORDS + SB 302 MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2435 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 317 NAT'L FOREST INCOME AND REGS OF DCED + HB 418 ELECTRONIC PROXY VOTING & NOTIFICATION <Pending Referral> + HB 281 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL Mar 21 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 321 REVISION OF VETERINARY STATUTES + HB 262 BUILDING SAFETY ACCOUNT Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 56 MINIMUM WAGE += SB 320 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE & REPAIRS Mar 28 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: AK State Board of Public Accountancy Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Board of Chiropractic Examiners AK Workers' Compensation Board Apr 02 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: AK Labor Relations Agency Board of Marine Pilots Certified Real Estate Appraisers Real Estate Commission Regulatory Commission of Alaska Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- Joint w/(H) + Nursing Workforce Issues Forum ---------------------------------------- 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2436 RESOURCES Mar 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM SB 205 CONTROL OF NUISANCE WILD ANIMALS SB 326 WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PROGRAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 280 WATER/SEWER/WASTE GRANTS TO UTILITIES + SB 240 TERRORISTIC THREATENING/PIPELINE DAMAGE + HB 307 OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 329 ALLOW CDQ GROUPS TO HOLD ENTRY PERMITS + HB 206 LIMITED ENTRY FOR COMM. FISHERIES + HB 298 LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF RAILROAD LEASES + HB 131 FOREST RESOURCES & PRACTICES STANDARDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HCR 20 SEPT 11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE HJR 33 SUPPORT WAR ON TERRORISM & SUPPORT PEACE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HJR 35 REPEAL ESTATE TAX SB 306 PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE TASK FORCE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 20 Wednesday Capitol 102 8:30 AM + Regulation Changes for Special (Correspondence) Schools Public Comment 2002-03-15 Senate Journal Page 2437 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 18 Monday House Finance 519 12:00 PM ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 22 Friday Capitol 208 8:30 AM Information Technology Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM Public Comment Committee Members and Officers Review of State Benefit & Loan Programs Staff Reports, Late Disclosures Advisory Opinion 02-01 ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Mar 26 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Youth in Action Apr 02 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Smart Start/Strong Future