Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-02-11 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0335 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday February 11, 1993 Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 10:50 a.m. The roll showed six members present. Senators Adams, Duncan, Salo, Sharp and Zharoff were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Donley, Ellis, Frank, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller and Pearce were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Taylor. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen. Senator Rieger led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. The presence of Senator Little was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of February 10 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 335 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0336 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 6 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 by Representatives Kott, Martin, Mulder, Willis, Foster, Navarre, Hanley, Vezey, Barnes, Phillips, Bunde, James, Green, G. Davis, Relating to Armed Forces History Month. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following report was received and is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Water Conservation Fee and Hydrologic Units Annual Report from Glenn A. Olds, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources in accordance with AS 46.15.020 The presence of Senator Lincoln was noted. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SJR 18 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a transportation fund, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 (TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Sharp, Chair, Senator Phillips. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kelly, Lincoln. Fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. Previous fiscal and zero fiscal notes apply to the Committee Substitute. 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0337 SJR 18 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 108 SENATE BILL NO. 108 by Senator Ellis, entitled: "An Act relating to genetic testing." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. SB 109 SENATE BILL NO. 109 by Senator Little, entitled: "An Act relating to registration of and information about sex offenders and amending Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure 11(c) and 32(b)." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 110 SENATE BILL NO. 110 by the Senate Transportation Committee, entitled: "An Act requiring the use of a motorcycle helmet when operating or riding on a motorcycle; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. SB 111 SENATE BILL NO. 111 by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0338 SB 111 "An Act establishing the defined contribution retirement plan for public employees; requiring the preparation of certain actuarial valuations and actuarial and financial experience analyses of the teachers' retirement system; requiring the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system to be fully funded before granting a post retirement pension adjustment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 112 SENATE BILL NO. 112 by Senator Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; amending Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 8 and 82, and Alaska Rule of Evidence 402; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The presence of Senators Donley and Miller was noted. RECESS Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:54 a.m. AFTER RECESS JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE Speaker Barnes called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Halford at 11:06 a.m. 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0339 The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear the Honorable Ted Stevens, U. S. Senator. Senator Taylor 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. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Halford appointed Senator Little and Representative MacLean to escort U.S. Senator Stevens to the Joint Session. The Honorable Ted Stevens was escorted to the rostrum and introduced by President Halford. U. S. Senator Stevens delivered his address. This address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 5. Following his address, there was a question and answer period. U.S. Senator Stevens received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Representative MacLean and Senator Little. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Halford adjourned the Joint Session at 12:05 p.m. AFTER RECESS IN THE SENATE The Senate reconvened at 12:12 p.m. A second roll was taken and showed thirteen members present. Senators Adams, Duncan, Salo, Sharp and Zharoff were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Donley and Ellis were absent. 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0340 CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirty-second legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., February 15, 1993. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1993 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0341 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 11 THURSDAY 9:00 AM ********CANCELLED*********** ALASKA BOUNDARY COMMISSION-ANNEXATION PROPOSALS FEB 16 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SJR 20 DISAPPROVE PALMER BOUNDARY CHANGES SB 88 CAPITAL PROJECT GRANTS SB 89 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANTS FEB 18 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 102 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS SB 62 PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 11 THURSDAY 9:00 AM ECONOMIC OVERVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FEB 11 THURSDAY 1:30 PM ***NOTE LOCATION CHANGE TO HOUSE FINANCE 519*** INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES (IARCA) PRESENTATION TO HOUSE FINANCE. SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS INVITED TO ATTEND. FEB 12 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 12 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 15 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 17 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 61 IMPLEMENT ALASKA 2000 RECOMMENDATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0342 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED FEB 17 WEDNESDAY 3:00 PM JOINT HEARING WITH HOUSE HES LISTEN ONLY TELECONFERENCE ..PRESENTATION BY GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION FEB 19 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 83 ALCOHOL SERVER EDUCATION COURSE SB 58 PHASE OUT LONGEVITY BONUS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 22 MONDAY 1:30 PM SB 51 WORK CAMPS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 12 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 15 MONDAY 1:30 PM **MEETING AT 1:30 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION SJR 8 CAPITAL PROJECTS/EXPENDITURE LIMIT FEB 17 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 54 OFFENSES BY JUVENILE OFFENDERS SB 49 YEAR-END CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS SJR 6 USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION SB 69 RIGHT TO USE LAWFUL PRODUCTS FEB 19 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 19 CRIME OF CONSPIRACY SB 64 INSURER IMMUNITY FOR SAFETY INSPECTIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 11 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 76 CHARITABLE GAMING RESTRICTIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 16 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 97 ENHANCED 911 SYSTEMS SB 99 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVT. SB 106 AUTHORIZING POWER TRANSMISSION INTERTIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0343 LABOR & COMMERCE CONTINUED FEB 18 THURSDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 12 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 15 MONDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 FEB 11 THURSDAY 11:45 AM **IMMEDIATELY UPON ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT SESSION HB 68 APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL FOR ELECTIONS SB 30 EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMM;AGENCY REPORT SB 47 REGISTRATION/EQUIPMENT OF CUSTOM CARS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 12 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 13 SATURDAY 1:30 PM ********TELECONFERENCE******** ***NOTE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION CHANGES** ***TO BE HELD AT WEST HIGH SCHOOL, ANCHORAGE*** COMMITTEE WORK SESSION: SB 18 APPR: WEST ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL TELECONFERENCE WILL BE IN THE BUTROVICH ROOM FROM 1:30PM UNTIL 2:30 PM FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF LEGISLATORS AND STAFF FEB 15 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 17 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 79 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COUNCILS/AUTHORITIES SB 80 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COUNCILS/AUTHORITIES SB 84 REVOKE DRIVER'S LICENSE IF USE FALSE I.D. SJR 19 NAME SHEMYA AFB EARECKSON AIR FORCE BASE SB 26 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS TO BE IN ANCHORAGE ---------------------------------------- 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0344 TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 11 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 16 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 82 OPENING THE DALTON HIGHWAY SB 110 REQUIRE USE OF MOTORCYCLE HELMETS FEB 18 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BRIEFING BY DAVID ORR - ..PRESENTATION ON NORTHERN SEA ROUTE SB 82 OPENING THE DALTON HIGHWAY BRIEFING BY JOHN HORN, NORTHERN REGION DOT/PF ..DALTON HIGHWAY ISSUES FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 17 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM PUBLIC DEFENDER, OPA, APOC, FINANCE DIV. FEB 24 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM GENERAL SERVICES, INFORMATION SERVICES, PUBLIC BROADCASTING, LEASES ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMERCE CONF RM FEB 11 THURSDAY 3:30 PM OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION INVESTMENTS FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT TAX RECEIPTS FEB 16 TUESDAY 3:30 PM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL TRADE TOURISM TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL SEAFOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE FEB 18 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ALASKA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT & EXPORT AUTHORITY ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY ALASKA AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INSURANCE ..JOINT WITH HOUSE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0345 COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED FEB 23 TUESDAY 3:30 PM COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MEASUREMENT STANDARDS BANKING, SECURITIES AND CORPORATIONS MAR 02 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT (TENTATIVE) ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 11 THURSDAY 11:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 15 MONDAY 5:00 PM STATEWIDE PROGRAMS (INMATE HEALTH CARE), STATEWIDE OPERATIONS, CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES FEB 18 THURSDAY 10:00 AM ***NOTE TIME CHANGE**** TOUR OF LEMON CREEK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 16 TUESDAY 5:00 PM JOINT WITH HOUSE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 FEB 17 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM FOUNDATION PROGRAM, SCHOOL DEBT, PUPIL TRANSPORTATION, DISTRICT SUPPORT SERVICES FEB 19 FRIDAY 3:30 PM POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FEB 22 MONDAY 3:30 PM EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT FEB 24 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM LIBRARY, MUSEUMS, ARCHIVES, CORRESPONDENCE STUDY 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0346 EDUCATION CONTINUED FEB 25 THURSDAY 3:30 PM EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION, VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTERS, MT. EDGECUMBE ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 15 MONDAY 2:00 PM ****NOTE TIME CHANGE**** REGIONAL SERVICES FEB 17 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE FEB 22 MONDAY 1:30 PM OIL AND HAZARDOUS SPILL RESPONSE FUND FEB 24 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ---------------------------------------- FISH AND GAME FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 FEB 11 THURSDAY 8:00 AM DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT ..COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, DIV OF ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SECTION FEB 16 TUESDAY 8:00 AM DIV OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES, FRED DIVISION, DIVISION OF SUBSISTENCE FEB 18 THURSDAY 8:00 AM DIVISION OF SPORT FISH, DIVISION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF HABITAT AND RESTORATION FEB 23 TUESDAY 8:00 AM DIVISION OF BOARDS COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY COMMISSION (CFEC) FEB 25 THURSDAY 8:00 AM SPILLOVER DAY MAR 04 THURSDAY 8:00 AM SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUTS ---------------------------------------- 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0347 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 16 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FEB 23 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DIVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MAR 02 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DIVISION OF FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEV. DISABILITIES MAR 09 TUESDAY 3:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ALASKA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ---------------------------------------- LABOR HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 12 FRIDAY 3:30 PM ..JOINT WITH HOUSE LABOR BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE COMMISSIONER, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DATA PROCESSING FEB 18 THURSDAY 8:30 AM ..JOINT WITH HOUSE LABOR BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY FEB 25 THURSDAY 5:00 PM ..JOINT WITH HOUSE LABOR BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE FISHERMAN'S FUND, WORKERS COMPENSATION, LABOR STANDARDS AND SAFETY ---------------------------------------- LAW HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 15 MONDAY 3:30 PM ..JOINT WITH HOUSE LAW BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE OIL AND GAS, OIL SPILL ---------------------------------------- 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0348 MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS COURT BUILDING 603 FEB 11 THURSDAY 3:30 PM JOINT WITH HOUSE MVA SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEW OF BUDGET COMPONENTS ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 11 THURSDAY 10:00 AM COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, RECORDER'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS FEB 16 TUESDAY 10:00 AM PIPELINE COORDINATOR INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FEB 18 THURSDAY 10:00 AM DIVISION OF MINING DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE FEB 23 TUESDAY 10:00 AM DIVISION OF FORESTRY FEB 25 THURSDAY 10:00 AM DIVISION OF LAND MAR 02 TUESDAY 10:00 AM DIVISION OF WATER MAR 04 THURSDAY 10:00 AM OIL & GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS MAR 09 TUESDAY 10:00 AM HOLDOVERS & CLOSEOUTS MAR 11 THURSDAY 10:00 AM HOLDOVERS AND BUDGET CLOSEOUTS MAR 16 TUESDAY 10:00 AM HOLDOVERS AND BUDGET CLOSEOUTS MAR 18 THURSDAY 10:00 AM HOLDOVERS AND BUDGET CLOSEOUTS ---------------------------------------- 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0349 PUBLIC SAFETY SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 25 THURSDAY 3:30 PM FISH AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION, STATEWIDE SUPPORT MAR 04 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ALASKA STATE TROOPERS, VPSO'S MAR 11 THURSDAY 3:30 PM FIRE PREVENTION, HIGHWAY SAFETY PLANNING AGENCY, MOTOR VEHICLES, AK POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL, VIOLENT CRIMES COMP BOARD, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ SEXUAL ASSAULT MAR 18 THURSDAY 3:30 PM CLOSEOUT MEETING ---------------------------------------- REVENUE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 FEB 17 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM AHFC, REVENUE OPERATIONS, SHARED TAXES FEB 24 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, PERMANENT FUND DIVISION, ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD MAR 03 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT ALASKA MUNICIPAL BOND BANK AUTHORITY ALASKA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION ALASKA PERMANENT FUND CORPORATION MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 16 TUESDAY 1:30 PM BRIEFING ON BUDGET COMPONENTS; ..INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS 1993-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0350 TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES CONTINUED FEB 18 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NORTHERN REGION COMPONENTS: PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, WESTERN DISTRICT M & O, SOUTHCENTRAL M & O, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, STATEWIDE RESEARCH, DALTON HIGHWAY FEB 23 TUESDAY 1:30 PM STATE EQUIPMENT FLEET, SOUTHEAST COMPONENTS, PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, M & O FEB 25 THURSDAY 1:30 PM ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 18 THURSDAY 3:30 PM UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, FAIRBANKS MAR 03 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, SOUTHEAST MAR 04 THURSDAY 5:00 PM UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, ANCHORAGE MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM STATEWIDE SERVICES, CAPITAL BUDGET SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OIL AND GAS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 16 TUESDAY 11:00 AM SB 81 REPEAL 65-DAY DEADLINE: OIL SPILL PLANS SB 90 DECLARATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCIES OTHER COMMITTEES JOINT SESSION - U.S. SENATOR TED STEVENS HOUSE CHAMBER FEB 11 THURSDAY 11:00 AM SENATE AND HOUSE WILL MEET IN JOINT SESSION TO HEAR UNITED STATES SENATOR TED STEVENS FEB 13 SATURDAY 10:30 AM DEFERRED MAINTENANCE TELECONFERENCE