Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-01-11 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0001 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday January 11, 1993 First Day Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Alaska, the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, and AS 24.05.160, the House of Representatives of the State of Alaska, assembled in the House Chamber for the first regular session of the Eighteenth State Legislature, January 11, 1993, at 11:02 a.m., and was called to order by the Honorable John B. (Jack) Coghill, Lieutenant Governor. An Honor Guard from the Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council, composed of Christina Clauder, Jessie Gemmel, Erica Leegard, Lisa Thompson and Melinda Wilcox, presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Miss Alaska, Keri Baumgardner, sang the Alaska Flag Song. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Herbert McMurtry of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: "Almighty God, we give You thanks for all who have been elected or appointed to positions of leadership in the government of this state. Bless especially, we pray, each member of this legislative body. In times of favor, grant them humility; in times of trial, give them courage. Keep us ever mindful that what we do here affects the lives of many; give us the grace to criticize ideas rather than people and the charity to respect another's dignity. In the moment of lonely decision, let not our confidence in You fail, and may the spirit of cooperation guide our deliberations and resound in our common good. All this we ask through Your Holy Name. Amen." 1 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0002 Lieutenant Governor Coghill read the following Certificate of Elections: CERTIFICATE "TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETINGS: I, CHARLOT THICKSTUN, DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT the following candidates were elected to the State House of Representatives at the General Election held on the 3rd day of November, 1992, in the State of Alaska, as shown by the official certification of the State Ballot Counting Review Board as provided by AS 15.15.450. DISTRICT 1 WILLIAM WILLIAMS DISTRICT 2 BEN GRUSSENDORF DISTRICT 3 FRAN ULMER DISTRICT 4 BILL HUDSON DISTRICT 5 JERRY MACKIE DISTRICT 6 CLIFF DAVIDSON DISTRICT 7 GAIL PHILLIPS DISTRICT 8 GARY DAVIS DISTRICT 9 MIKE NAVARRE DISTRICT 10 JOSEPH GREEN DISTRICT 11 JIM NORDLUND DISTRICT 12 MARK HANLEY DISTRICT 13 CYNTHIA TOOHEY DISTRICT 14 TERRY MARTIN 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0003 DISTRICT 15 KAY BROWN DISTRICT 16 DAVID FINKELSTEIN DISTRICT 17 SEAN PARNELL DISTRICT 18 CON BUNDE DISTRICT 19 JERRY SANDERS DISTRICT 20 BRIAN PORTER DISTRICT 21 BETTYE DAVIS DISTRICT 22 RAMONA BARNES DISTRICT 23 ELDON MULDER DISTRICT 24 PETE KOTT DISTRICT 25 ED WILLIS DISTRICT 26 PAT CARNEY DISTRICT 27 RONALD LARSON DISTRICT 28 CURT MENARD DISTRICT 29 JOHN DAVIES DISTRICT 30 TOM BRICE DISTRICT 31 JOE SITTON DISTRICT 32 AL VEZEY DISTRICT 33 GENE THERRIAULT DISTRICT 34 JEANNETTE JAMES DISTRICT 35 HARLEY OLBERG 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0004 DISTRICT 36 IRENE NICHOLIA DISTRICT 37 EILEEN MACLEAN DISTRICT 38 RICHARD FOSTER DISTRICT 39 LYMAN HOFFMAN DISTRICT 40 CARL MOSES IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed hereto the Seal of the State of Alaska, at Juneau, the Capital, this 14th day of December A.D. 1992, Charlot Thickstun, Director of Division of Elections" Lieutenant Governor Coghill requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 1 William Williams District 2 Ben Grussendorf District 3 Fran Ulmer District 4 Bill Hudson District 5 Jerry Mackie Lieutenant Governor Coghill administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Coghill requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 6 Cliff Davidson District 7 Gail Phillips District 8 Gary Davis District 9 Mike Navarre District 10 Joseph Green Lieutenant Governor Coghill administered the oath of office to the members. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0005 Lieutenant Governor Coghill requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 11 Jim Nordlund District 12 Mark Hanley District 13 Cynthia Toohey District 14 Terry Martin District 15 Kay Brown Lieutenant Governor Coghill administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Coghill requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 16 David Finkelstein District 17 Sean Parnell District 18 Con Bunde District 19 Jerry Sanders District 20 Brian Porter Lieutenant Governor Coghill administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Coghill requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 21 Bettye Davis District 22 Ramona Barnes District 23 Eldon Mulder District 24 Pete Kott District 25 Ed Willis Lieutenant Governor Coghill administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Coghill requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0006 District 26 Pat Carney District 27 Ronald Larson District 28 Curt Menard District 29 John Davies District 30 Tom Brice Lieutenant Governor Coghill administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Coghill requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 31 Joe Sitton District 32 Al Vezey District 33 Gene Therriault District 34 Jeannette James District 35 Harley Olberg Lieutenant Governor Coghill administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Coghill requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 36 Irene Nicholia District 37 Eileen MacLean District 38 Richard Foster District 39 Lyman Hoffman District 40 Carl Moses Lieutenant Governor Coghill administered the oath of office to the members. SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Foster be nominated as Speaker Pro Tempore. Representative Navarre objected and withdrew the objection. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0007 There being no further objection, the nominations were closed and Representative Foster was elected Speaker Pro Tempore by unanimous consent. Lieutenant Governor Coghill appointed Representatives Martin and Larson to escort Representative Foster, Speaker Pro Tempore, to the Chair. Representatives Martin and Larson escorted Lieutenant Governor Coghill from the Chamber. Speaker Pro Tempore Foster stated that, according to AS 24.05.120, the Uniform Rules in effect during the previous legislature would serve as the rules of this legislature until the adoption of permanent rules. SPEAKER Representative Phillips nominated Representative Barnes as Speaker of the House and moved that nominations be closed. The question being: "Shall Representative Barnes be elected Speaker of the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: Speaker of the House Barnes YEAS: 34 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, B.Davis, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, Hudson, James, Kott, Larson, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Menard, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Nordlund, Olberg, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Ulmer, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Carney, Davidson, Davies, Finkelstein, Navarre, Sitton Ulmer changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Brown changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Hoffman changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Nordlund changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, Representative Barnes was elected Speaker of the House. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0008 Representative Foster appointed Representatives Hudson and Grussendorf to escort the Speaker to the Chair. Representatives Hudson and Grussendorf escorted Representative Foster from the rostrum. The Speaker appointed the following members to the Committee on Committees: Representative Barnes, Chair Representative Phillips Representative Moses Representative Larson Representative Foster Representative Ulmer *** A delegation from the Senate, composed of Senators Duncan and Miller, reported that the Senate was organized and ready to do business. The Speaker appointed Representatives Phillips and B.Davis to advise the Governor that the House is in session and ready to do business. The Speaker appointed Representatives MacLean and James to advise the Senate that the House is in session and ready to do business. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House recess to a call of the Chair. There being no objection, the House recessed at 12:02 p.m. AFTER RECESS Speaker Barnes called the House back to order at 12:41 p.m. The Speaker announced a quorum was present. Representative Phillips reported that the Governor had been notified that the House is in session and ready to do business. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0009 The House advanced to: REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The following report of the Committee on Committees, dated January 11, 1993, was received: The Committee on Committees has met and submits the following names of representatives to serve on the respective committees: Community & Regional Affairs: Chair, Olberg; Vice-Chair, Sanders; Williams, Toohey, Bunde, Davies, Willis Finance: Co-Chairs, MacLean and Larson; Vice-Chair, Hanley; Therriault, Martin, Parnell, Foster, Grussendorf, Navarre, Brown, Hoffman Health, Education & Social Services: Co-Chairs, Toohey and Bunde; Vice-Chair, G.Davis; Vezey, Kott, Olberg, B.Davis, Nicholia, Brice Judiciary: Chair, Porter; Vice-Chair, James; Kott, Phillips, Green, Davidson, Nordlund Labor & Commerce: Chair, Hudson; Vice-Chair, Green; Mulder, Porter, Williams, Sitton, Mackie Resources: Chair, Williams; Vice-Chair, Hudson; Bunde, Green, James, Mulder, Finkelstein, Carney, Davies Rules: Chair, Moses; Vice-Chair, Sanders; Phillips, Barnes, Hanley, Ulmer, Carney State Affairs: Chair, Vezey; Vice-Chair, Kott; Sanders, Olberg, G.Davis, B.Davis, Ulmer Transportation: Chair, Foster; Vice-Chair, G.Davis; Vezey, Mulder, Hudson, Menard, Mackie Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Porter, Finkelstein 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0010 House Special Committee on Fisheries (pending passage of HR 3): Chair, Moses; Vice-Chair, Olberg; Phillips, Davidson, Nicholia House Special Committee on International Trade & Tourism (pending passage of HR 1): Chair, James; Toohey, Green, Sanders, Martin, Menard, Nordlund House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs (pending passage of HR 2): Chair, Foster; Vice-Chair, Mulder; Kott, Willis, Navarre House Special Committee on Oil & Gas (pending passage of HR 4): Chair, Green; Vice-Chair, Kott; Olberg, G.Davis, Sanders, Sitton, Mackie Budget and Audit: Vice-Chair, Martin; Hanley, Larson, MacLean, Davies Legislative Council: Chair, Mulder; Barnes, Sanders, MacLean, Phillips, Davidson Regulation Review: Chair, G.Davis; Hudson, Brice The report was signed by Representatives Barnes (Chair), Phillips, Larson, Foster, Moses and Ulmer. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the Committee on Committees report. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Moses moved and asked unanimous consent that the House advance to Unfinished Business. There being no objection, the House advanced to: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Moses nominated J.C. Shine as Chief Clerk of the House for the Eighteenth Alaska State Legislature and moved and asked unanimous consent that the nominations be closed. There being no objection, it was so ordered, and J.C. Shine was unanimously elected Chief Clerk. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0011 Representative Moses nominated Daniel Garrett as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House for the Eighteenth Alaska State Legislature and moved and asked unanimous consent that the nominations be closed. There being no objection, it was so ordered, and Daniel Garrett was unanimously elected Sergeant-at-Arms. ANNOUNCEMENTS Reception in Speaker's Chamber 1:30 p.m. The Speaker stated that today's bill introductions will be held for cosponsorship in the Chief Clerk's office until 5:00 p.m. The Speaker announced a brief at ease before the following technical session: MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A message dated January 4, 1993, was received requesting the opportunity to address a joint session on Tuesday, January 12, 1993, at 8:00 p.m. for presentation of the State of the State Address, and Thursday, January 14, 1993, at 8:00 p.m., for presentation of the State of the Budget Address. A message dated January 8, 1993, was received, which reflects the boards that are appointed by the Speaker of the House. The following are the current board members: Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation: Tom Moyer Alaska Amateur Sports Authority: Mike Navarre Alaska Code Revision Commission: Ben Grussendorf Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas: Richard Foster, Gene Kubina, Andy Hope, III and Dorothy Jones Health Resources and Access Task Force: Mark Boyer, Johnny Ellis, Mike Navarre Alaska Minerals Commission: E. Neil MacKinnon, S.R. "Sam" Smith, John Schnabel Joint Federal-State Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting Alaska Natives: Eileen Maclean 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0012 Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education: Niilo Koponen Alaska Sentencing Commission: Fran Ulmer Telecommunications Information Council: Kay Brown EO 81 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 81: Moving the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. was referred to the State Affairs, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 1/11/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 1/11/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 11, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 23, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting an Executive Order relating to the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) and the science and engineering advisory commission. The Order transfers the ASTF from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The purpose of this transfer is to integrate the state's science and technology activities within the state agency responsible for the comprehensive economic development of the State of Alaska. The Order also eliminates the science and engineering advisory commission (located in the Office of the Governor) and consolidates its functions and duties with those of the ASTF. The ASTF has the knowledge and the resources to serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the Legislature as well as to perform the original functions of the foundation. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0013 EO 81 These two transfers will serve to streamline the state's commitment to the development of resources through the application of science and technology. Given budget constraints, the elimination of somewhat duplicative efforts also will improve the efficiency of government. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" EO 82 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 82: Transferring administration of the charitable gaming program from the Department of Commerce and Economic Development to the Department of Revenue. was referred to the State Affairs, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 1/11/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 1/11/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 11, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 23, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting an Executive Order transferring from the Department of Commerce and Economic Development to the Department of Revenue the functions relating to the regulation of games of chance and skill under AS 05.15. These activities require close supervision, including auditing of financial records. I believe that the transfer accomplished by this Executive Order will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of that supervision. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0014 EO 82 Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" EO 83 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 83: Merging the State Geographic Board and the Historic Sites Advisory Committee into the Alaska Historical Commission in the Department of Natural Resources. was referred to the State Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs, 1/11/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 1/11/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 11, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 23, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting an Executive Order merging the State Geographic Board (AS 44.19.054 - 44.19.062) and the Historic Sites Advisory Committee (AS 41.35.110 - 41.35.190) into the Alaska Historical Commission (AS 41.35.300 - 41.35.380). The commission will remain in the Department of Natural Resources, where the Historic Sites Advisory Committee is also located. I believe that this change will have several benefits to the state. First, it will place in one entity, instead of three, the closely related functions of recognizing and presenting Alaska's history, evaluating and approving historical sites in the state, and naming geographic places, which often involves names of historical figures, places, and events. Second, it will increase public access because the public will know that any historical concerns can be addressed to the merged entity; the public will not have to figure out which of three entities is the appropriate one for a specific matter. Finally, the consolidation will 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0015 EO 83 save money because the single resulting entity will have far fewer members than do the three existing ones combined. Sec. 8 of the Order repeals and reenacts AS41.35.310(5) which is identical in substance to existing AS41.35.320. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" EO 84 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 84: Consolidating the duties and functions of the Alaska Women's Commission and the Alaska Commission on Children and Youth into a new Alaska Human Relations Commission in the Governor's Office. was referred to the State Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 1/11/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 11, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 23 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting an Executive Order merging the Alaska Women's Commission and the Alaska Commission on Children and Youth into a new Alaska Human Relations Commission. The consolidated commission will consist of seven public members and two executive- branch members, appointed by the Governor. The unification of duties and functions of the Alaska Women's Commission and Alaska Commission on Children and Youth into an Alaska Human Relations Commission will result in coordinated 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0016 EO 84 programs related to the welfare of children, youth, women, and families, and will maximize the effectiveness of available federal and state funds. The Governor's Task Force on Boards and Commissions unanimously recommended the combination of these commissions. This action does not require any budgetary increase, and has a zero fiscal note. However, I believe an increased budget is warranted. I intend to submit an increased appropriation request as part of budget amendments later this session. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" EO 85 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 85: Moving the bonding program that serves as security for the collection of wages and payment for raw fish from the Department of Labor to the Department of Revenue. was referred to the State Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 1/11/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Labor, 1/11/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 11, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 23, of the Alaska constitution, I am transmitting an Executive Order transferring the fish bonding program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Revenue. Under that program, fish processors and primary fish buyers are required to post a bond to ensure that money is in place for the payment of wage claims, claims from commercial fishermen selling 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0017 EO 85 their catch, and unemployment insurance contributions. This program would be more efficiently run under the Department of Revenue because the enforcement mechanism is under that department and that department already operates a similar bonding program for fishery business licenses to ensure payment of fish taxes. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" EO 86 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 86: Transferring the functions and duties of the division of fisheries rehabilitation, enhancement and development to the Department of Fish and Game. was referred to the State Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 1/11/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 11, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 23, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting an Executive Order relating to the division of fisheries rehabilitation, enhancement and development (FRED), a division of the Department of Fish and Game. In recent years, the role of the FRED division has undergone significant change. The division's main responsibility, at its inception in the early 1970's, was to construct and operate fish hatcheries owned by the state. Today, the operation of most of these hatcheries either has been or is now being transferred to private contractors and to the sport fish division. Other primary duties of the FRED division, such 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0018 EO 86 as fisheries planning and technical services to the salmon ocean ranching and emerging mariculture (shellfish) industries, can be performed more efficiently by integrating these duties within other divisions of the department. Recent budget cuts require the department to streamline its operations and eliminate any overlapping functions. This Executive Order, which transfers the duties of the division to the department, will give the department flexibility to accomplish these goals. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" EO 87 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 87: Moving state facility leasing and management functions from the Department of Administration and other agencies to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. was referred to the State Affairs, Transportation and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: Zero fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Administration, 1/11/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, 1/11/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 11, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 23, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting an Executive Order relating primarily to the leasing of space for state agencies and the allocation and maintenance of space in state facilities. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0019 EO 87 The Order transfers, from the Department of Administration (DOA) to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT/PF), the authority to execute leases for state facilities and to allocate space among state agencies. The Order also consolidates facilities management activities of the Department of Corrections (DOC) (related to prison industries) and the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) (related to juvenile corrections facilities) in DOT/PF. These transfers of authority are necessary to allow the state to manage its leasing activities consistent with the long-term management of all of its public facilities. Under existing law, DOT/PF has broad authority to plan, construct, and manage state-owned facilities. However, many state agencies are housed in buildings leased from the private sector. Under the Executive Order, the private sector will still play a critical role in providing space for state agencies. What will change is the way the state analyzes leases of space and reaches its leasing conclusions. The result will be "smarter" decisions that better consider the state's long-term needs and ensure that the state gets the best bargain for its money. The Order also transfers to DOT/PF from DNR the disposal authority for lands acquired by DOT/PF under AS35.20.010 - 35.20.070. This transfer is appropriate for consolidated facilities management because it enhances the state's ability, without increased administrative expense, to participate in modern leasing mechanisms. Under the Order, one agency, DOT/PF, will be responsible for land acquisition for public facilities and for procurement of the facilities, either through construction or leasing. Under one common technique for leasing buildings, the lessee conveys land to a developer, who constructs a building that the lessee then occupies under a lease/purchase agreement. Under existing authority, the state could use this technique only if DOT/PF acquired the land, DOA selected the lessor, and DNR conveyed interests in the land to the developer. This process is greatly simplified under the Order and will enable this type of conveyance to occur in a timely fashion at reduced cost, while still protecting the public interest. The transfers made by this Executive Order will consolidate and streamline the state's facilities management activities. These transfers further the public interest and lead to a more intelligent use of the state's financial resources. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0020 EO 87 Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1 by the House Rules Committee: Establishing a House Special Committee on International Trade and Tourism. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HR 2 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2 by the House Rules Committee: Establishing a House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HR 3 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3 by the House Rules Committee: Establishing a House Special Committee on Fisheries. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HR 4 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4 by the House Rules Committee: Establishing a House Special Committee on Oil and Gas. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0021 HR 4 was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HCR 1 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 by Representative B.Davis: Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to presiding officers pro tempore; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HJR 1 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 by Representatives Phillips and Bunde: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska authorizing the use of the initiative to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska by approval of two-thirds of the votes cast on the proposed amendment. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 2 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 by Representatives Navarre and Brown: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska establishing a unicameral legislature; and providing for an effective date for each amendment. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0022 HJR 3 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 by Representatives Martin and Kott: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska limiting tenure in the legislature. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 4 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 by Representative Nordlund: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska limiting tenure in the legislature. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 5 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 by Representative Menard: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the duration of a regular session. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 6 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 by Representatives Menard and Brown: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska limiting the number of terms a person may serve in the legislature. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0023 HJR 7 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 by Representative Sitton: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska authorizing the use of the initiative to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska and amending the requirements relating to applications for initiatives and referenda. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 8 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 by Representatives Martin, Kott and Green: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska authorizing the use of the initiative to amend the Constitution of the State of Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 9 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 by Representative Martin: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska prohibiting the imposition of state personal income taxation, state ad valorem taxation on real property, or state retail sales taxation without the approval of the voters of the state. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 10 (Prefile released January 8, 1993) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 by Representative Phillips: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a transportation fund. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0024 HJR 10 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 11 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 by Representatives Phillips and Brice: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to repeal of regulations by the legislature. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 12 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 by Representative Navarre: Endorsing, in principle, legislation authorizing oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development on the coastal plain within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, provided the legislation does not contain a provision decreasing this state's royalty. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HJR 13 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 by Representative Navarre: Supporting line item veto power for the President of the United States. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 14 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 by Representative B.Davis: Requesting passage of federal legislation to aid children and their families. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Health, Education & Social Services Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0025 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 1 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 1 by Representative Phillips, entitled: "An Act relating to motor vehicle registration; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. HB 2 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 2 by Representative Phillips, entitled: "An Act requiring drug and alcohol tests for school bus drivers." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 3 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 3 by Representatives Mackie and Ulmer, entitled: "An Act relating to public home care providers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 4 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 4 by Representative Mackie, entitled: "An Act adding as an aggravating factor at sentencing that a victim was elderly or disabled; and relating to failure to report harm or assaults of the elderly or disabled." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0026 HB 5 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 5 by Representatives B.Davis and Mackie, entitled: "An Act relating to the crime of harassment." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 6 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 6 by Representative B.Davis, entitled: "An Act relating to the establishment of public schools." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 7 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 7 by Representative B.Davis, entitled: "An Act establishing a secondary school counselor pilot program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 8 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 8 by Representative B.Davis, entitled: "An Act establishing an elementary school counselor pilot program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 9 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 9 by Representatives B.Davis, Brice, Sitton and Ulmer, entitled: 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0027 HB 9 "An Act relating to reproductive rights of women; limiting the extent to which a state agency or political subdivision of the state may restrict the freedom of a woman to choose whether or not to terminate a pregnancy; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 10 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 10 by Representatives Davidson and Brown, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for restoration projects relating to the Exxon Valdez oil spill; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, House Special Committee on Oil and Gas, Resources and Finance Committees. HB 11 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 11 by Representatives Ulmer, Sitton and B.Davis, entitled: "An Act relating to the crime of terroristic threatening." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 12 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 12 by Representatives B.Davis and Ulmer, entitled: "An Act relating to health insurance for small employers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Labor & Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0028 HB 13 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 13 by Representative B.Davis, entitled: "An Act relating to municipal personnel records." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 14 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 14 by Representatives B.Davis and Brown, entitled: "An Act making an appropriation for capitalization of the BIDCO fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 15 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 15 by Representative Navarre, entitled: "An Act relating to primary elections." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 16 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 16 by Representative Mackie, entitled: "An Act relating to the crime of harassment." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 17 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 17 by Representative Martin, entitled: 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0029 HB 17 "An Act limiting tenure in the legislature." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 18 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 18 by Representative Bunde, entitled: "An Act relating to police protection service areas in municipalities." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 19 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 19 by Representative Finkelstein, entitled: "An Act relating to election campaigns, regulation of lobbying, conflicts of interest, and the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 20 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 20 by Representative Menard, entitled: "An Act relating to the electrical service extension fund." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 21 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 21 by Representative B.Davis, entitled: 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0030 HB 21 "An Act making an appropriation to the Department of Education for support of kindergarten, primary, and secondary education and community schools programs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 22 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 22 by Representatives Nordlund, Brown, B.Davis and Ulmer, entitled: "An Act establishing the Alaska Children's Health Corporation and the Alaska Healthy Start Program; relating to insurance; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 23 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 23 by Representative Martin, entitled: "An Act mandating the sale of the Alaska Railroad; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 24 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 24 by Representative Brice, entitled: "An Act requiring that an owner of a snowmobile obtain a certificate of title." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0031 HB 25 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 25 by Representatives Brice and Ulmer, entitled: "An Act relating to reimbursement and taxation of certain student loans; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 26 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 26 by Representative Menard, entitled: "An Act relating to the control of outdoor advertising." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Community & Regional Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 27 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 27 by Representatives B.Davis and Ulmer, entitled: "An Act relating to state aid for education; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 28 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 28 by Representatives Williams, Phillips, B.Davis and Nicholia, entitled: "An Act relating to the penalty for providing alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0032 HB 29 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 29 by Representatives Brice, Menard and Sitton, entitled: "An Act relating to food and housing for construction workers at remote construction sites on certain state construction projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 30 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 30 by Representatives Brice, Sitton and Therriault, entitled: "An Act amending the definition of `municipality' for purposes of the human services community matching grant program." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 31 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 31 by Representatives Carney and Brice, entitled: "An Act increasing the instructional unit value in the public school foundation formula; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 32 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 32 by Representative Carney, entitled: "An Act relating to reimbursement of school construction debt; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0033 HB 33 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 33 by Representatives Carney and Willis, entitled: "An Act relating to the location of the convening of the legislature in regular session; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 34 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 34 by Representative Menard by request, entitled: "An Act relating to a registration tax on snow vehicles; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 35 (Prefile released January 4, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 35 by Representatives Martin and Therriault, entitled: "An Act relating to deposits to the budget reserve fund." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 36 (Prefile released January 8, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 36 by Representatives Mackie and Ulmer, entitled: "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs for the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and certain persons under the judicial retirement system; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0034 HB 37 (Prefile released January 8, 1993) HOUSE BILL NO. 37 by Representatives Davies and Therriault, entitled: "An Act relating to open meetings of governmental bodies." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 38 HOUSE BILL NO. 38 by Representative Brown, entitled: "An Act relating to accessibility for persons with disabilities, the aged, and the infirm, and to the governor's committee on the employment of people with disabilities." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 39 HOUSE BILL NO. 39 by Representatives Brown and B.Davis, entitled: "An Act relating to prevention, abatement, and control of air pollution." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Resources and Finance Committees. HB 40 HOUSE BILL NO. 40 by Representative Brown, entitled: "An Act relating to genetic testing." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 41 HOUSE BILL NO. 41 by Representatives Phillips, Hudson and Porter, entitled: 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0035 HB 41 "An Act relating to civil liability for skiing accidents, operation of ski areas, and duties of ski area operators and skiers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 42 HOUSE BILL NO. 42 by Representatives Hudson and Ulmer, entitled: "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs for the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and certain persons under the judicial retirement system; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 43 HOUSE BILL NO. 43 by Representatives Porter and Phillips, entitled: "An Act relating to the crime of conspiracy." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 44 HOUSE BILL NO. 44 by Representative Martin, entitled: "An Act making a special appropriation to the principal of the permanent fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 45 HOUSE BILL NO. 45 by the House Finance Committee, entitled: 1993-01-11 House Journal Page 0036 HB 45 "An Act making appropriations to the Department of Education for support of kindergarten, primary, and secondary education and community schools programs and for school construction debt retirement; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. ANNOUNCEMENTS House Floor Session Schedule: Regular Session 10:00 am, 1/12 Governor's State of the State Message 8:00 pm, 1/12 Regular Session 10:00 am, 1/13 Regular Session 10:00 am, 1/14 Governor's State of the Budget Message 8:00 pm, 1/14 Regular Session 10:00 am, 1/15 ADJOURNMENT Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., January 12, 1993. There being no objection the House adjourned at 1:15 p.m. J.C. Shine Chief Clerk