Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-05-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3403 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 16, 2006 Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 8:08 a.m. The Senate was convened for the purpose of a technical session. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 392 Message dated May 11 was received, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 392(L&C) am "An Act authorizing the establishment of regional solid waste management authorities." Chapter 26, SLA 2006 Effective Date: 08/09/06 Messages from the House HCR 30 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(FIN) am, thus adopting: 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3404 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30(FIN) Creating an Alaska Climate Impact Assessment Commission. HJR 9 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendments to HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 am Urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(JUD) am S Urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case; urging the United States Department of Justice and the Alaska Department of Law to identify all natural resource damages from the Exxon Valdez oil spill that were unanticipated at the time of the 1991 settlement, to develop plans to remedy the damages, and to present the ExxonMobil Corporation with a request for the full $100,000,000 that is available through the "Reopener for Unknown Injury" clause of the 1991 civil settlement to carry out these plans. HJR 31 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31(HES) Relating to designating September 9, 2006, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3405 HB 13 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(RLS) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(FIN) "An Act relating to reimbursement of municipal bonds for school construction; increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state financing of public education; relating to the district cost factors for state funding of public education; relating to school improvement funding; and providing for an effective date." HB 16 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(RLS) "An Act relating to funding for school districts operating secondary school boarding programs, to funding for school districts from which boarding students come, and to the effectiveness of district secondary school boarding programs; and providing for an effective date" thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for school districts operating statewide residential educational programs; and providing for an effective date." HB 41 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum periods of imprisonment for the crime of assault in the fourth degree committed against an employee of an elementary, junior high, or secondary school or certain contractors of school districts who were engaged in the performance of school duties at the time of the assault" thus adopting: 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3406 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(JUD) "An Act relating to minimum periods of imprisonment for the crime of assault in the fourth degree committed on school grounds, on a school bus, at a school-sponsored event, or at certain school district administration offices." HB 83 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date." HB 105 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to coverage for adult dental services under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date." HB 107 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(FIN), namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(JUD) "An Act relating to unlawful obstruction or hindrance of hunting, fishing, trapping, or viewing of fish or game; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 508, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure." 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3407 HB 109 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) "An Act relating to establishing a screening, tracking, and intervention program related to the hearing ability of newborns and infants; providing an exemption to licensure as an audiologist for certain persons performing hearing screening; relating to insurance coverage for newborn and infant hearing screening; and providing for an effective date." HB 240 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(RLS) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(FIN) "An Act relating to brewery and brewpub licensing and relating to sales of wine by a winery licensee." HB 258 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) "An Act relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse" thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) "An Act relating to sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse." HB 326 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(JUD) am "An Act relating to the definition of the crime of harassment" thus adopting: 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3408 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(JUD) "An Act relating to the definition of the crime of harassment; and providing for an effective date." HB 334 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) "An Act relating to an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes for certain types of deteriorated property" thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) "An Act relating to a mandatory exemption for certain residences owned by a religious organization, to an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes for certain types of deteriorated property, and to an optional deferral of municipal property taxes on certain primary residences owned and occupied by individuals with incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines for the state." HB 365 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365(FIN)(brf sup maj fld S) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld), thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations for state aid to public schools, centralized correspondence study, and transportation of pupils; and providing for an effective date." Pursuant to a Legislative Finance Division memorandum regarding a technical error in section 3, the following is engrossed and enrolled: 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3409 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365(Corrected) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations for state aid to public schools, centralized correspondence study, and transportation of pupils; and providing for an effective date." The Senate adopted CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365 on May 9 (page 3376). HB 366 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 366(FIN) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 366(FIN), thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 366 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." The Senate adopted CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 366 on May 9 (page 3373). HB 377 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(L&C) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(L&C) "An Act relating to an exemption from certain registration and practice requirements for persons preparing drawings or specifications related to the construction of certain buildings and the grounds of the buildings." 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3410 HB 381 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendments to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 381(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the financing of construction, major maintenance, and renovation of certain capital projects; authorizing the commissioner of revenue to sell the right to receive a portion of the anticipated revenue from a tobacco litigation settlement to the Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, and relating to that sale and the use of the revenue; authorizing the Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation to issue bonds and use the proceeds to acquire the right to receive a portion of anticipated revenue from a tobacco litigation settlement and for other purposes, and relating to those bonds; and providing for an effective date." HB 399 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(FIN), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(STA) "An Act establishing the office of elder fraud and assistance; and relating to fraud involving older Alaskans." HB 403 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403(FIN), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403(TRA) "An Act relating to registration and operation of low-speed vehicles." 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3411 HB 414 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House has adopted the corrected report of the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(RLS) am, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(Corrected) "An Act relating to the interception of the private communications of a minor." The Senate adopted CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(Corrected) on May 9 (page 3372). HB 426 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN)(title am), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN) "An Act relating to cooperation of insurers with the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to subrogation, assignment, and lien rights and notices for medical assistance claims; relating to recovery of medical assistance overpayments; relating to asset transfers and income diversion by medical assistance applicants; relating to assets and Medicare enrollment as they affect medical assistance coverage; relating to home and community- based services; relating to medical assistance applications for persons under 21 years of age; requiring a report by the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." HB 482 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 482(JUD), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 482(JUD) "An Act relating to harassment, intimidation, and bullying in schools." 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3412 HB 484 Message dated May 9 was received, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 484(FSH), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 484(FIN) "An Act allowing for revenue received from issuance of additional entry permits to be appropriated for reimbursement to salmon fishery associations." Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment and Enrollment SB 172 CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to election pamphlets and to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot; relating to review of applications for certification of initiatives; relating to the circulation and subscription of recall petitions; 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 2:13 p.m., May 15, 2006. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 8:00 a.m., May 19, 2006. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 8:09 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2006 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3413 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. ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS May 16 Tuesday Centennial Hall 9:00 AM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 16 Tuesday Centennial Hall 1:30 PM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 17 Wednesday Centennial Hall 9:00 AM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 17 Wednesday Centennial Hall 1:30 PM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 18 Thursday Centennial Hall 9:00 AM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 18 Thursday Centennial Hall 1:30 PM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 19 Friday Centennial Hall 9:00 AM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 20 Saturday Centennial Hall 9:00 AM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 20 Saturday Centennial Hall 1:30 PM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 21 Sunday Centennial Hall 9:00 AM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract 2006-05-16 Senate Journal Page 3414 May 21 Sunday Centennial Hall 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 22 Monday Centennial Hall 9:00 AM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 23 Tuesday Centennial Hall 9:00 AM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract May 23 Tuesday Centennial Hall 1:30 PM Presentation on Proposed Gas Pipeline Contract