Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-04-30 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3035 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 30, 200 One Hundred Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:42 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend George Walter of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. With deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I offer the following prayer: Almighty God, You proclaim Your truth in every age by many voices: Direct in our time, we pray, those who speak where many listen and write what many read; that they may do their part in making the heart of this people wise, its mind sound and its will righteous; to the honor of Jesus Christ my Lord, Amen. Senator Green led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the one hundred third through one hundred sixth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3036 Messages from the House SB 266 Message dated April 29 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 266(RES) "An Act authorizing the commissioner of community and economic development to refinance and extend the term of a fishery enhancement loan." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated April 29 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 180 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 180(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to persons who provide services related to children; establishing a legislative task force on child services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 299 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 299(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act providing for the naming and renaming of Alaska geographic features." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Resources Committees. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3037 HB 499 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 499(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act declaring legislative intent to reject the continuity of enterprise exception to the doctrine of successor liability adopted in Savage Arms, Inc. v. Western Auto Supply, 18 P.3d 49 (Alaska 2001) as it relates to products liability; providing that a successor corporation or other business entity that acquires assets of a predecessor corporation or other business entity is subject to liability for harm to persons or property caused by a defective product sold or otherwise distributed commercially by the predecessor only if the acquisition is accompanied by an agreement for the successor to assume the liability, results from a fraudulent conveyance to escape liability for the debts or liabilities of the predecessor, constitutes a consolidation or merger with the predecessor, or results in the successor's becoming a continuation of the predecessor; defining 'business entity' that acquires assets to include a sole proprietorship; and applying this Act to the sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of assets by a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, a limited liability partnership, a limited partnership, a sole proprietorship, or other business entity that occurs before, on, or after the effective date of this Act." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 517 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 517(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the disposition of obsolete or surplus state property." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3038 Standing Committee Reports SB 55 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 55 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to services for veterans in the home; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; making conforming amendments to other statutes; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Vice Chair, Senator Davis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 355 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 355 "An Act establishing an account in the general fund to receive general gifts, donations, and bequests to the State of Alaska." Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Olson, Wilken, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 359 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 359 "An Act relating to organization grants for mergers, consolidations, or unifications involving third class boroughs" and recommended it be replaced with 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3039 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 359(FIN) "An Act relating to organization grants for mergers, consolidations, or unifications involving third class boroughs; and relating to identification by the Local Boundary Commission of areas that meet the standards for borough incorporation." Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Hoffman, Olson, Leman, Ward. Signing do not pass: Senator Donley, Cochair. Signing do pass: Senators Austerman, Wilken. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 53 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(STA) "An Act establishing the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission." Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senator Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stevens, Wilken. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 206 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 206(RLS) "An Act relating to a vessel-based commercial fisheries limited entry system for the Bering Sea Korean hair crab fishery and for weathervane scallop fisheries, to management of offshore fisheries, and to the definition of 'person' for purposes of the commercial fisheries entry program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Ellis, Cowdery. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3040 HB 332 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 332(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; relating to the council's duties; placing the executive director and staff of the council in the exempt service; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Ellis, Cowdery, Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 508 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 508(RLS) "An Act relating to results of testing for paralytic shellfish poisoning and to participation of the Department of Environmental Conservation in the development of operating plans of qualified regional dive fishery development associations." Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senators Taylor, Halford, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 47 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 47(RLS) Urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation to provide maximum possible flexibility in application of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel requirements to Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senators Taylor, Halford, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, House Rules Committee 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3041 The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 238 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 238 "An Act relating to state plans and programs for the safety and security of facilities and systems in the state; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 238(RLS) "An Act exempting from the category of public records certain records and information relating to state safety plans, programs, and procedures, and to systems, facilities, and infrastructure in the state; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill is on today's calendar. HB 157 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 157(JUD) am "An Act relating to trust companies and providers of fiduciary services; amending Rules 6 and 12, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 40, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules 204, 403, 502, 602, and 611, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rules 7.2 and 7.3, Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Ellis, Therriault. The bill is on today's calendar. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3042 HB 298 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(L&C) "An Act relating to authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to lease land for a period of up to 55 years." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault, Cowdery. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 389 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 389(CRA) "An Act eliminating the delayed 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." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault, Cowdery. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 418 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 418(L&C) "An Act amending the Alaska Corporations Code as it relates to delivery of annual reports, notice of shareholders' meetings, proxy statements, and other information and items to shareholders, to voting, and to proxies, including electronic proxy voting and proxy signing; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault, Cowdery. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 439 The Rules 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." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Therriault. The bill is on today's calendar. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3043 SCR 34 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 439, relating to 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. Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Therriault. The resolution is on today's calendar. Special Committee Reports HB 390 The following report was received and distributed April 29: April 29, 2002 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The CONFERENCE COMMITTEE considered HOUSE BILL NO. 390 "An Act extending the termination dates of certain activities and salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and of the salmon marketing tax; expanding the allowable use of that tax for the salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; relating to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute's salmon marketing committee; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 390(RLS) and recommends SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 390(RLS) "An Act delaying the repeal of the salmon marketing tax; expanding the allowable use of that tax for the salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; relating to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute's salmon marketing committee; and providing for an effective date." 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3044 be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Elton; Representative McGuire, Chair, Representatives Scalzi, Kerttula. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 390(RLS) passed the Senate on April 17 (page 2813). Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 238 SENATE BILL NO. 238 "An Act relating to state plans and programs for the safety and security of facilities and systems in the state; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Phillips, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 3041. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 238(RLS) "An Act exempting from the category of public records certain records and information relating to state safety plans, programs, and procedures, and to systems, facilities, and infrastructure in the state; and providing for an effective date" 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. 238(RLS) was read the third time. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3045 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 238(RLS) "An Act exempting from the category of public records certain records and information relating to state safety plans, programs, and procedures, and to systems, facilities, and infrastructure in the state; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 238(RLS) 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. 238(RLS) 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 157 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 157(JUD) am "An Act relating to trust companies and providers of fiduciary services; amending Rules 6 and 12, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 40, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules 204, 403, 502, 602, and 611, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rules 7.2 and 7.3, Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2607. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 157(JUD) was adopted and read the second time. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3046 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: SCS CSHB 157(JUD) 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 157(JUD) will be on the May 1 calendar. HB 298 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(L&C) "An Act relating to authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to lease land for a period of up to 55 years" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2632. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(FIN) "An Act relating to authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to lease land for a period of up to 55 years; and providing for an effective date" (technical title change) 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: 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3047 SCS CSHB 298(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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(FIN) will be on the May 1 calendar. HB 389 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 389(CRA) "An Act eliminating the delayed 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 second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Elton objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 389(CRA) 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 389(CRA) will be on the May 1 calendar. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3048 HB 418 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 418(L&C) "An Act amending the Alaska Corporations Code as it relates to delivery of annual reports, notice of shareholders' meetings, proxy statements, and other information and items to shareholders, to voting, and to proxies, including electronic proxy voting and proxy signing; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be 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: CSHB 418(L&C) 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 418(L&C) will be on the May 1 calendar. SCR 34 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 439, relating to 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3049 SCR 34 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, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 439 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" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2975. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(FIN) "An Act relating to compliance with and implementation of district coastal management programs; removing the 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 providing for an effective date" (Title change authorized by SCR 34) 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: 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3050 SCS CSHB 439(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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(FIN) will be on the May 1 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 324 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 324(L&C) "An Act providing that a utility or electric operating entity owned and operated by a political subdivision of the state competing directly with a telecommunications utility is not subject to the Alaska Public Utilities Regulatory Act" was read the third time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, the bill was returned to the Rules Committee. Third Reading of House Bills HB 349 HOUSE BILL NO. 349 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 349 "An Act relating to agency programs and financial plans" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3051 HB 349 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 349 passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Third Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 44 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(L&C) Relating to preparation of a joint state-federal research and development plan, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 44(L&C) Third 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 JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(L&C) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3052 Third Reading of House Resolutions HJR 48 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48 Relating to federal land withdrawals, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 48 Third 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, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48 passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Citations Honoring - Harriet "Peggy" McBride, on the Occasion of Her 90 Birthday Senator(s) Ward, Halford, Leman, Elton, Cowdery, Davis, Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Wilken, Austerman, Hoffman, Stevens, Donley, Therriault Representative(s) Chenault Honoring - Wainwright Wolverines Basketball State Champions, Women's Class 1A State Championship Senator(s) Olson, Halford, Leman, Elton, Cowdery, Davis, Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Wilken, Austerman, Hoffman, Stevens, Therriault Representative(s) Joule 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3053 Honoring - University of Alaska Fairbanks Ski Team, Outstanding Performance in 2001-2002 Season Representative(s) James Senator(s) Wilken, Therriault, Kelly, Halford, Leman, Elton, Cowdery, Davis, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Austerman, Hoffman, Stevens Honoring - Murlin "Mike" & Selina Everson, Fortieth Wedding Anniversary, May 12, 2002 Representative(s) Kerttula, Hudson Senator(s) Elton, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Davis, Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Wilken, Austerman, Hoffman, Stevens, Therriault Honoring - Rear Admiral Thomas J. Barrett Representative(s) Hudson, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Halford, Leman, Cowdery, Davis, Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Wilken, Austerman, Hoffman, Stevens, Therriault In Memoriam - William H. Scott, Longtime Alaskan Representative(s) Murkowski Senator(s) Leman, Donley, Halford, Elton, Cowdery, Davis, Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Wilken, Austerman, Hoffman, Stevens, Ward, Therriault In Memoriam - Emma Josephine 'Jo' Godes Representative(s) Lancaster Senator(s) Torgerson, Halford, Leman, Elton, Cowdery, Davis, Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Wilken, Austerman, Hoffman, Stevens, Ward, Therriault In Memoriam - Dan R. Marsters Representative(s) Lancaster Senator(s) Torgerson, Halford, Leman, Elton, Cowdery, Davis, Kelly, Green, Taylor, Lincoln, Wilken, Austerman, Hoffman, Stevens, Ward, Therriault 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. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3054 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 238 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 238(RLS) "An Act exempting from the category of public records certain records and information relating to state safety plans, programs, and procedures, and to systems, facilities, and infrastructure in the state; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 44 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(L&C) Relating to preparation of a joint state-federal research and development plan, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 34 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 439, relating to 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, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3055 Enrollment SCR 31 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 297, regarding aggravating factors at sentencing, was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:32 a.m., April 30, 2002. SB 244 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(RLS) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and relating to optometrists" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:32 a.m., April 30, 2002. SB 263 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 263(RLS) "An Act relating to the subsequent acquisition of title to, or an interest in, real property by a person to whom the property has purportedly been granted in fee or fee simple; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:32 a.m., April 30, 2002. SB 358 SENATE BILL NO. 358 "An Act naming state ferries" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:32 a.m., April 30, 2002. 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3056 Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 1, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:36 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate April 200 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3057 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 May 01 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 += SB 312 ENTERPRISE ZONES + HB 471 AIDEA LOANS AND DIVIDEND + HB 521 MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT AREAS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 30 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 HB 504 WAGES FOR WORKERS IN FISHERIES HB 128 APPROVAL FOR EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS HB 288 LIMITED ENTRY BUY-BACK PROGRAM/ASSESSMENT HB 515 OPERATING BUDGET MISSIONS AND MEASURES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Apr 30 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3058 FINANCE (continued) May 01 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 SB 311 STATE TRUST FUND MONIES HB 344 INCREASE DRIVER'S LICENSE/PERMIT FEES SB 54 ALASKA VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL SB 267 ALASKA VETERANS' MEM.ENDOWMENT FUND Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- May 01 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- May 02 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 SB 252 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM/BOARD HB 451 MUNICIPAL BOND REIMBURSEMENT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- May 02 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- May 03 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 01 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 01 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 + HB 296 MUNICIPAL MERGER AND CONSOLIDATION + HB 52 COMPACT FOR ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION + HB 316 POWERS OF APPOINTMENTS/TRUSTS/CREDITORS <Pending Referral> SB 369 POWERS OF APPOINTMENTS/TRUSTS/CREDITORS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3059 JUDICIARY (continued) May 03 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 + SJR 13 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 30 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 + HB 27 HOME INSPECTORS/CONTRACTORS + HB 472 PAWNBROKERS/SECONDHAND DEALERS + HB 393 SALES OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HB 246 OMNIBUS INSURANCE BILL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 01 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 + Confirmation Hearings: Board of Game- Bruce Baker Caleb Pungowiyi Michelle Sparck George Matz J. Dana Pruhs May 03 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 + Confirmation Hearings: AK Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission- Mary McDowell Board of Fisheries- Art Nelson Gerry Merrigan Brett Huber ---------------------------------------- 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3060 RULES Apr 30 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 HB 106 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SCR 36 SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 262 = HB 262 BUILDING SAFETY ACCOUNT HB 307 OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT SCR 35 SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 405 HB 405 CRIMES ON OR AGAINST STATE VESSELS HB 438 DISABLED VETERANS LICENSE PLATES = HB 470 COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP:OFFERING STMTS May 01 Wednesday Beltz 211 10:30 -- Location Change -- SB 181 SMALL COMMUNITY HOUSING LOANS SB 364 MEDICAID PAYMENTS FOR ABORTIONS HB 281 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PROVIDING ALCOHOL HB 331 PRESENTMENT OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTEES HB 402 ALASKA TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HB 462 CONFIDENTIALITY OF FISHING RECORDS HCR 23 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES:SPLIT HOUSE HESS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 30 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 SCR 33 OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH HB 458 STATE EMPLOYEE PROBATIONARY PERIOD HB 509 ALASKA CHILDREN'S TRUST LICENSE PLATES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 SB 327 MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE HB 165 KENAI RIVER SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA HB 212 WORKERS' COMP:CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTOR HB 300 PROCUREMENT OF TRAVEL SERVICES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2002-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3061 TRANSPORTATION Apr 30 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 = 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 Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE May 03 Friday House Finance 519 1:30 + Admiral Thomas Barrett, US Coast Guard Pat Ladner, AK Aerospace Development Corp ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON HB 403 & HB 404 May 01 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:30 Organizational Meeting HB 403 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS HB 404 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET