Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-04-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2917 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 24, 2002 One Hundred First Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:49 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Lindsay of the Northern Light United Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Respecting one another's religious traditions, I invite you to join me in a moment of prayer and reflection. Let us pray: Gracious God, Creator of all that is good, You have shown Yourself to us in many ways which speak of love. Yet in our life of service it's not always easy to love others. Sometimes we're too proud or busy, sometimes too selfish, sometimes we're too tired, and sometimes we're too hurt to love others. May we come to feel in our hearts that You love us, O God, even when we don't feel lovable. Through Your Spirit, teach us to love more completely, that we might be the light and the love the world so desperately needs. Use the gifts we bring today of imagination, enthusiasm, energy and love to make this a great place to live for everyone. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2918 Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundredth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated April 23 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 32 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32 BY REPRESENTATIVE DYSON, Encouraging the United States Board on Geographic Names to adopt place name changes proposed by the Alaska Historical Commission. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 182 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to certain vehicles, including motorcycles and trailers; relating to the registration, bonding, and other regulation of motor vehicle dealers; relating to the registration and other regulation of certain motor vehicle buyers' agents; relating to acts and transactions involving vehicles, including trailers, and to the acts and practices of certain persons and entities involved in vehicle transactions, including trailer transactions; relating to consumer protection for used 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2919 vehicle buyers; amending Rule 3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 197 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 197(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to health care decisions, including do not resuscitate orders and the donation of body parts, and to powers of attorney relating to health care, including the donation of body parts; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 382 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 382(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the evaluation and cleanup of sites where certain controlled substances may have been manufactured or stored; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. Standing Committee Reports SB 59 Forthcoming fiscal information (page 2604) for the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 59 "An Act relating to awards of federal funds to municipalities for road projects; and providing for an effective date" published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2920 SB 181 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 181 "An Act making the interest rate for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's small community housing mortgage loans the same as the interest rate on mortgage loans purchased under the corporation's special mortgage loan purchase program from the proceeds of the most recent applicable issue of taxable bonds before the origination or purchase of the small community housing mortgage loans" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 181(FIN) "An Act relating to the use of money from the housing assistance loan fund, to loans for teacher housing in small communities, and to the interest rate on loans originated or purchased by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for small community housing; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Olson, Wilken, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Austerman, Ward. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 364 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 364 "An Act relating to medical services under the state Medicaid program." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Olson, Leman, Ward. Signing do not pass: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senator Austerman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2921 HB 106 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(L&C) am "An Act relating to the authorizations for certain state financial institutions of certain powers and limitations; relating to confidential records of depositors and customers of certain financial institutions; relating to the examination of certain institutions subject to AS 06; relating to the Alaska Banking Code, Mutual Savings Bank Act, Alaska Small Loans Act, and Alaska Credit Union Act; amending Rule 45, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 17 and 37, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rule 24, Alaska Bar Rules; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(FIN) Signing no recommendation: Senators Kelly, Donley, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Olson, Ward. Signing do pass: Senator Leman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 307 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 307 "An Act delaying to June 30, 2007, the last date by which hydrocarbon exploration geophysical work must be performed or drilling of a stratigraphic test well or exploratory well must be completed in order for a person to qualify for an exploration incentive credit." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Wilken, Ward, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Austerman, Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2922 HB 331 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 331(STA) "An Act relating to appointment of persons to positions that require confirmation by the legislature; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senators Phillips, Davis. Signing do pass: Senator Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 344 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(STA) "An Act increasing fees for driver's licenses, instruction permits, and identification cards; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senators Phillips, Davis. Signing do pass: Senator Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 439 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(RES)(title am) "An Act removing provisions providing an opportunity to petition for review of proposed or final consistency determinations under the Alaska coastal zone management program; and limiting the authority of the Alaska Coastal Policy Council to order a coastal resource district or a state agency to take action with respect to a proposed or final consistency determination" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(FIN) (forthcoming) 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2923 Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Wilken, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 44 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Relating to preparation of a joint state-federal research and development plan, and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2807. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Wilken, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Labor and Commerce Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 219 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 219 "An Act establishing and relating to the Joint Federal and State Navigable Waters Commission for Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 278 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 278 "An Act requiring a good faith effort to purchase property before that property is taken through eminent domain; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Ellis, Therriault. The bill is on today's calendar. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2924 HB 96 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(HES) "An Act relating to acquisition and development of the Jesse Lee Home; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault, Cowdery. The bill is on today's calendar HB 263 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(RES) "An Act relating to water quality standards applicable to flow-through hot springs." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Therriault. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. SJR 43 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 43 Requesting the United States Congress to grant a two-year moratorium on requirements for certain state payments under federal programs. Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Therriault. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. The resolution is on today's calendar. SCR 30 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to Alaska Salmon Day. Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Therriault, Ellis. The resolution is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 367 SENATE BILL NO. 367 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2925 "An Act relating to retirement contributions and benefits under the public employees' retirement system of certain juvenile detention employees and juvenile correctional institution employees." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 4 Senator Olson requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(RLS) "An Act relating to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes on residential property and limiting an optional exclusion or exemption to the assessed value of $10,000 for a residence in a municipality with a total bonded indebtedness that equals or exceeds $15,000 multiplied by the number of residents in the municipality; and providing for an effective date" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Olson moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Olson offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 2, line 12: Delete ", or (2) emergency medical services" Insert "and is certified as a fire fighter by the Department of Public Safety, or (2) emergency medical services and is certified under AS 18.08.082" Page 2, lines 14 - 16: Delete "A municipality with a level of total bonded indebtedness that equals or exceeds $15,000 multiplied by the number of residents in the municipality may not grant an exemption under this subsection." 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2926 Senator Olson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Without objection, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(RLS) am was automatically in third reading on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(RLS) am "An Act relating to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes on residential property and limiting an optional exclusion or exemption to the assessed value of $10,000 for a residence in a municipality with a total bonded indebtedness that equals or exceeds $15,000 multiplied by the number of residents in the municipality; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 4(RLS) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Hoffman changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Lincoln changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Ellis changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Donley changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Elton changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(RLS) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2927 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 219 SENATE BILL NO. 219 "An Act establishing and relating to the Joint Federal and State Navigable Waters Commission for Alaska; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2748. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 219(FIN) "An Act establishing and relating to the Navigable Waters Commission for Alaska" was adopted and read the second time. 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. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 219(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 219(FIN) will be on the April 25 calendar. SB 278 SENATE BILL NO. 278 "An Act requiring a good faith effort to purchase property before that property is taken through eminent domain; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2928 Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2831. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 278(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 278(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 278(FIN) "An Act requiring a good faith effort to purchase property before that property is taken through eminent domain; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 278(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 278(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 96 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(HES) "An Act relating to acquisition and development of the Jesse Lee Home; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2929 Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2283. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. 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. 96(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act relating to acquisition and development of the Jesse Lee Home; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 96(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kelly gave notice of reconsideration. HB 263 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(RES) "An Act relating to water quality standards applicable to flow-through hot springs" was read the second time. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2930 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(RES) was read the third time. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Olson was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(RES) "An Act relating to water quality standards applicable to flow-through hot springs" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 263(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 185 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) "An Act relating to the basis for determining eligibility for and the amount of power cost equalization payments; and providing for an effective date" which had been held in third reading (page 2906) was before the Senate. Senator Donley moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2931 Amendment No. 1 was not offered. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 3, line 20, following "kilowatt-hour": Insert ", and may not apply an adjustment determined under this paragraph if the adjustment reduces the power cost equalization payment to an electric utility by more than 25 percent below the amount paid the previous fiscal year; if, in making the adjustments authorized by this paragraph, application of the adjustments would cause the reduction to any electric utility to exceed that 25 percent, the commission shall (A) reduce the payment due each electric utility to an amount that is 25 percent below the amount paid to that utility the previous fiscal year; and (B) thereafter reduce pro rata the amount paid to each electric utility to comply with the power cost adjustment formula set out in this paragraph" Page 4, line 18, following "KILOWATT-HOUR": Insert ", AND MAY NOT APPLY AN ADJUSTMENT DETERMINED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH IF THE ADJUSTMENT REDUCES THE POWER COST EQUALIZATION PAYMENT TO AN ELECTRIC UTILITY BY MORE THAN 25 PERCENT BELOW THE AMOUNT PAID THE PREVIOUS YEAR; IF, IN MAKING THE ADJUSTMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THIS PARAGRAPH, APPLICATION OF THE ADJUSTMENTS WOULD CAUSE THE REDUCTION TO ANY ELECTRIC UTILITY TO EXCEED THAT 25 PERCENT, THE COMMISSION SHALL (A) REDUCE THE PAYMENT DUE EACH ELECTRIC UTILITY TO AN AMOUNT THAT IS 25 PERCENT BELOW THE AMOUNT PAID TO THAT UTILITY THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR; AND (B) THEREAFTER REDUCE PRO RATA THE AMOUNT PAID TO EACH ELECTRIC UTILITY TO COMPLY WITH THE POWER COST ADJUSTMENT FORMULA SET OUT IN THIS PARAGRAPH" 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2932 Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) am "An Act relating to the basis for determining eligibility for and the amount of power cost equalization payments; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 185(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 43 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 43 Requesting the United States Congress to grant a two-year moratorium on requirements for certain state payments under federal programs, was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2836. Senator Ellis objected. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2933 Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Therriault, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 2657. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 43(STA) was adopted. Senator Donley offered Title Amendment No. 1: Page 1, lines 1- 2: Delete all material. Insert "Requesting the United States Congress to grant a two- year moratorium on state maintenance of effort requirements for federally funded programs." Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Title Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Title Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 43(STA)(title am) Requesting the United States Congress to grant a two-year moratorium on state maintenance of effort requirements for federally funded programs, was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the resolution be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 43(STA)(title am) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, the resolution failed to advance to third reading. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2934 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 43(STA)(title am) will be on the April 25 calendar. SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to Alaska Salmon Day, was read the second time. Senator Torgerson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2837. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(RES) was adopted, read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(RES) Relating to Alaska Salmon Day, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 30(RES) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Chief David Salmon Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Ward, Davis, Elton, Austerman, Wilken, Halford, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Cowdery In Memoriam - Joan Lingo Moore Representative(s) Berkowitz Senator(s) Leman, Halford, Wilken, Green, Kelly, Austerman, Taylor, Elton, Davis, Lincoln, Cowdery 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2935 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 HB 307 Senators Wilken, Kelly, Taylor, Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 307 "An Act delaying to June 30, 2007, the last date by which hydrocarbon exploration geophysical work must be performed or drilling of a stratigraphic test well or exploratory well must be completed in order for a person to qualify for an exploration incentive credit." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 4 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(RLS) am "An Act relating to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes on residential property and limiting an optional exclusion or exemption to the assessed value of $10,000 for a residence in a municipality with a total bonded indebtedness that equals or exceeds $15,000 multiplied by the number of residents in the municipality; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 185 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) am "An Act relating to the basis for determining eligibility for and the amount of power cost equalization payments; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2936 SB 278 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 278(FIN) "An Act requiring a good faith effort to purchase property before that property is taken through eminent domain; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 30 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(RES) Relating to Alaska Salmon Day, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 25, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:46 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate April 2002 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2937 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 24 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + HCR 27 LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION PROCEDURES + SB 365 MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT AREAS Apr 26 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 24 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM HB 439 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PETITIONS SJR 44 STATE-FEDERAL JOINT RESEARCH PLAN HB 307 OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT HB 402 ALASKA TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Apr 24 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 403 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = SB 289 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 404 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = SB 288 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Testimony by Invitation Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2938 FINANCE (continued) Apr 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = HB 4 MOTOR VEHICLES & DRUNK DRIVING HB 421 WATER USE ACT PROCEDURES & RECORDS = SB 239 STATE EMPLOYEES CALLED TO MILITARY DUTY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Apr 25 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 403 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = SB 289 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 404 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = SB 288 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Testimony by Invitation Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 26 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 4/22/02-- = SB 250 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS HB 352 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS = HB 245 MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPISTS = SB 306 PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE TASK FORCE = HB 209 PROGRAM FOR FORMER FOSTER CHILDREN = HB 348 VIOLATION OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 24 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 281 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL + SB 309 ADVERSE POSSESSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2939 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 26 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 248 EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE + Confirmation Hearing: Legislative Ethics- Arthur S. Robinson, Soldotna + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 25 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 319 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY LIABILITY <Removed from Agenda- Referred to JUD> + HB 182 MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND DEALERS + HB 443 TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 504 WAGES FOR WORKERS IN FISHERIES <Bill Postponed from 4/23/02> += HJR 38 TERRORISM RISK PROTECTION LEGISLATION <Bill Postponed from 4/23/02> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 208 AQUATIC FARMS FOR SHELLFISH += HB 286 FISHING PERMITS/ASSOCIATIONS/ASSESSMENTS + HJR 45 SALMON LABELING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 455 MUNICIPAL TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND += HB 462 CONFIDENTIALITY OF FISHING RECORDS += HJR 46 BC MORATORIUM ON FISH FARMING Apr 26 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2940 RULES Apr 24 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM HB 243 VERIFY AGE REQD FOR DEFENSE IN SEX CRIMES HB 381 FAILURE TO STOP FOR PEACE OFFICER HB 480 DEATH/SURVIVOR BENEFITS IN PERS & TRS HJR 30 DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG HJR 48 TERMINATION OF FED LAND WITHDRAWALS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 25 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HB 289 MUNICIPAL MANAGER PLAN HB 305 NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SELECTIVE SERVICE HB 438 DISABLED VETERANS LICENSE PLATES HB 444 ALASKA PUBLIC BUILDING FUND Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 25 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 362 VACATE RS2477 RIGHT OF WAY ON USS 5265 HB 374 NAMING DOUTHIT VETERANS' MEMORIAL BRIDGE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM = SB 271 MARINE AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY = SJR 32 CONST. AM:MARINE/RAIL TRANSPORTATION FUND HB 474 ANCHORAGE COASTAL WILDLIFE REFUGE = HB 397 NO DRIVERS' LIC. FOR OFF HWY VEHICLES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2002-04-24 Senate Journal Page 2941 JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE May 03 Friday House Finance 519 1:30 PM Admiral Thomas Barrett, US Coast Guard Pat Ladner, AK Aerospace Development Corp ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 29 Monday House Finance 519 5:00 PM ---------------------------------------- OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 26 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 9:00 AM