Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-03-08 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0653 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 8, 1993 Fifty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:16 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Salo was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Johnny Reimer of the Auke Bay Bible Church. Senator Lincoln led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Senator Phillips introduced the following members of the Yukon Legislative Assembly: The Honorable Alan Nordling, Speaker The Honorable John Ostashek, Government Leader, Minister of Finance, Public Service Commission, Land Claims The Honorable Doug Phillips, Minister of Tourism and Education David Millar, MLA Trevor Harding, MLA Bea Firth, MLA Missy Folwell, Deputy Clerk of The Assembly MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Message dated March 8 was read, stating: 653 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0654 Dear Mr. President: I am hereby withdrawing from consideration Executive Order No. 87, relating to the consolidation of state leasing, procurement and maintenance activities for state buildings. With best regards. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE HB 94 Message of March 5 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CSHB 94(FIN), thus adopting: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 94(FIN) am S "An Act making a supplemental appropriation for costs of elections operations; and providing for an effective date." The House has adopted the legislative letter of intent. Message of March 5 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 102 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(FIN) by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Labor Relations Agency; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0655 COMMUNICATIONS The following Budget and Audit reports were received from Randy S. Welker, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Revenue, Permanent Fund Dividend Program, March 26, 1992 Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Implementation of the Oil and Hazardous Substance Response Corps and Emergency Response Depots Program, March 17, 1992 Department of Administration, Office of Public Advocacy, Public Guardian Program, March 16, 1992 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Wood-Tikchik State Park, January 31, 1992 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Report dated March 8 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate State Affairs Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointment: State Commission for Human Rights Augusta Sayoko D. Mimoto Greenheart - Anchorage Term Began 1/31/93 expires 1/31/98 There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individual by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against her during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Duncan, Taylor. Reports dated March 5 were read stating: 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0656 In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments: Big Game Commercial Services Board Paul Johnson Glenn Fredericks Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Bruce Twomley There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individuals by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against these individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Miller, Chair, Senator Leman, Vice Chair, Senators Pearce, Adams. SB 43 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 43 "An Act establishing a grant program relating to transplantation of elk" and recommended that it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(FIN) "An Act relating to transplantation of elk; and providing for an effective date" Signing do pass: Senators Frank and Pearce, Cochairs, Senator Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senators Jacko, Kelly, Rieger, Kerttula. Zero fiscal note for the Committee Substitute published today from the Senate Finance Committee. SENATE BILL NO. 43 was referred to the Rules Committee. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0657 SB 51 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 51 "An Act providing for establishment of work camps for juveniles adjudicated delinquent, and extending to all cities and to nonprofit corporations authority to maintain facilities for juveniles." Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Miller, Leman, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. Signing no recommendation, another DFYS nightmare: Senator Ellis. Fiscal note published today from Department of Health and Social Services. SENATE BILL NO. 51 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 84 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 84 "An Act relating to fees for identification cards and certain motor vehicle licenses and permits; to licenses issued to drivers and to revocation of a license to drive; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Jacko. Signing do pass, amend to increase duplicate license fee: Senator Little. Signing do pass, unless fees increased further: Senator Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley. Previous zero fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 84 was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 27 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to United States Coast Guard commercial fishing vessel safety regulations. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senator Halford. Signing to calendar: Senator Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Rules Committee. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 is on today's calendar. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0658 SB 19 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 19 "An Act relating to the crime of conspiracy." Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Rieger, Halford. Signing do pass, with amend: Senator Little. SENATE BILL NO. 19 is on today's calendar. SB 90 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act clarifying powers and duties of state officials in relation to a disaster emergency caused by a catastrophic oil discharge or the release of a hazardous substance." Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Rieger, Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SENATE BILL NO. 90 is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 152 SENATE BILL NO. 152 by the Senate Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act changing the frequency of certain state inspections of weights and measures and relating to the issuance of citations for weights and measures violations." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 53 Senator Duncan requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to payment for abortions under Medicaid and general relief medical assistance; annulling changes made by certain regulations adopted by the Department of Health and Social Services relating to funding of abortion services under the general relief medical program" be taken up. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0659 SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 53 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(efd fld) was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(efd fld) be placed at the bottom of today's calendar. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, it was so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 64 Senator Duncan requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to civil liability for workplace safety inspections" be taken up at this time. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 64 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor moved that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) be placed at the bottom of today's calendar. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) be placed at the bottom of today's calendar?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(JUD)(efd fld) Placed at bottom of calendar YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0660 SB 64 Excused: Salo and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) was placed at the bottom of today's calendar. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 19 SENATE BILL NO. 19 "An Act relating to the crime of conspiracy" was read the second time. Senator Pearce moved for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 611. Senator Adams objected, then withdrew his objection. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(FIN) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(FIN) was read the second time. Senator Little offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 11, through Page 2, line 1: Delete all material. Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Senator Little moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Taylor objected. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0661 SB 19 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 19 (FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Salo and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Little offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 3: Delete "a new section" Insert "new sections" Page 3, following line 6: Insert a new section to read: "Sec. 11.31.125. DURATION OF CONSPIRACY FOR PURPOSES OF LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONS. (a) For purposes of applying AS12.10 governing limitations of actions, in a prosecution under AS11.31.120, conspiracy is a continuing course of conduct that terminates (1) when all the crimes that are serious felony offenses that are its objects are completed; (2) when the agreement is abandoned by the defendant and by all persons with whom the defendant agreed; or 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0662 SB 19 (3) as to an individual defendant, when (A) the defendant abandons the agreement by advising the persons with whom the defendant agreed of the defendant's abandonment; or (B) the defendant informs law enforcement authorities of the existence of the conspiracy and of the defendant's participation in it. (b) For purposes of (a)(2) of this section, abandonment of an agreement is rebuttably presumed if neither the defendant nor anyone with whom the defendant conspired does an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy during the applicable period of limitations." Senator Little moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Taylor objected. Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be withdrawn. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Little offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 2, following line 17: Insert a new subsection to read: "(e) In a prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense that, in order to obtain evidence of the commission of a conspiracy, a public law enforcement official or a person working in cooperation with the official agreed with the defendant to engage in or cause the performance of the offense, and the defendant and the law enforcement official or person working in cooperation with the official were the only persons who conspired to commit the offense." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0663 SB 19 Senator Little moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 19 (FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Salo and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Little offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 2, line 18, through "conspiracy." on line 22: Delete all material and insert: "(e) In a prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense that the defendant, under circumstances manifesting a voluntary and complete renunciation of the defendant's criminal intent, gave timely warning to law enforcement authorities to prevent the commission of the crime that was the object of the conspiracy and the authorities, acting reasonably upon the warning, would have had the opportunity to prevent the commission of the offense that was the object of the conspiracy." 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0664 SB 19 Senator Little moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Taylor objected. Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be withdrawn. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Little offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 3, line 7, through line 21: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 2. AS 11.31.140 is amended to read: Sec. 11.31.140. MULTIPLE CONVICTIONS BARRED. (a) It is not a defense to a prosecution under AS11.31.100- 11.31.120 [AS 11.31.100 OR AS11.31.110] that the crime the defendant attempted to commit, solicited to commit, or conspired to commit [THAT IS THE OBJECT OF THE ATTEMPT OR SOLICITATION] was actually committed pursuant to the attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy [OR SOLICITATION]. (b) A person may not be convicted of more than one crime defined by AS11.31.100- 11.31.120 [AS 11.31.100 OR AS11.31.110] for conduct designed to commit or culminate in commission of the same crime. (c) A person may not be convicted on the basis of the same course of conduct of both (1) a crime defined by AS11.31.100 - 11.31.120 [AS11.31.100 OR 11.31.110]; and 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0665 SB 19 (2) a [THE] crime that is an [THE] object of the attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation. (d) This section does not bar inclusion of multiple counts in a single indictment or information charging commission of a crime defined by AS11.31.100- 11.31.120 [AS 11.31.100 OR 11.31.110] and commission of the crime that is the object of the attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Senator Little moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senators Kelly and Taylor objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 19 (FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kelly, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Salo Kelly changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 6 : 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0666 SB 19 Page 2, following line 23: Insert a new subsection to read: "(f) Notwithstanding AS22.10.030, venue in actions in which the crime of conspiracy is alleged to have been committed may not be based solely on the location of overt acts done in furtherance of the conspiracy." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Kelly objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 6 was adopted. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 1, line 5: Delete "felony" Page 1, line 12: Delete "felony" Page 1, line 13: Delete "felony" Page 3, line 1: Delete "." Insert ";" Page 3, following line 1: Insert new paragraphs to read: "(5) a class A misdemeanor if the object of the conspiracy is a crime punishable as a class C felony; 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0667 SB 19 (6) a class B misdemeanor if the object of the conspiracy is a crime punishable as a class A or class B misdemeanor." Page 3, line 2: Delete "felony" Page 3, line 4: Delete "or" Page 3, line 6: Delete "." Insert "; or" Page 3, following line 6: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(3) involving violation of environmental laws under AS46.03.790." Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 19 (FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Salo 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0668 SB 19 and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. Senator Taylor moved that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(FIN) am be advanced from second to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 19(FIN) am Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(FIN) am failed to advance to third reading. SB 90 SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act clarifying powers and duties of state officials in relation to a disaster emergency caused by a catastrophic oil discharge or the release of a hazardous substance" was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 90 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 90 was read the third time. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0669 SB 90 Senator Zharoff moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 90 be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zharoff offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 3: add: "and providing for an effective date." Page 2, line 20: add "* Sec. 3. This Act takes effect July 1, 1993." Senator Zharoff moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Duncan objected. Senator Zharoff moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be withdrawn. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 90 was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act clarifying powers and duties of state officials in relation to a disaster emergency caused by a catastrophic oil discharge or the release of a hazardous substance" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 90 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Pearce Excused: Salo 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0670 SB 90 and so, SENATE BILL NO. 90 passed the Senate. SENATE BILL NO. 90 was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to United States Coast Guard commercial fishing vessel safety regulations, was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 was read the third time. Senators Pearce and Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as a cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to United States Coast Guard commercial fishing vessel safety regulations, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 27 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Little Excused: Salo 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0671 SJR 27 and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS In Memoriam - Reverend Neale Dean Sheneman by Senators Leman, Pearce In Memoriam - Edward Aubrey Bellringer, Sr. by Representatives Willis, Carney, Kott Senators Halford, Phillips Honoring - International Women's Day Celebration by Representatives Ulmer, Hudson Senators Duncan, Donley, Little, Lincoln, Kelly, Pearce, Zharoff Honoring - Brigadier General Mitch Abood by Senators Kelly, Kerttula, Phillips, Rieger, Duncan, Leman, Halford, Sharp, Pearce, Zharoff, Frank, Taylor Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 53 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to payment for abortions under Medicaid and general relief medical assistance; annulling changes made by certain regulations adopted by the Department of Health and Social Services relating to funding of abortion services under the general relief medical program" was before the Senate in third reading on reconsideration. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0672 SB 53 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to payment for abortions under Medicaid and general relief medical assistance; annulling changes made by certain regulations adopted by the Department of Health and Social Services relating to funding of abortion services under the general relief medical program" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 53(FIN) am(efd fld) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Jacko, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Zharoff Nays: Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Salo and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(efd fld) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 53(FIN) am(efd fld) Effective Date YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Jacko, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Zharoff Nays: Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Salo and so, the effective date failed. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0673 SB 53 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(efd fld) was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 64 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to civil liability for workplace safety inspections" was before the Senate in third reading on reconsideration. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 7. Senator Kelly objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) was returned to second reading. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 1, lines 11 - 13: Delete "a carrier and an employer or agent or agent of the carrier, a trade association of which the employer is a member" Insert "a corporation that qualifies for nonprofit status under 26 U.S.C. 501(C)(3) or (4)" Page 1, line 14, through page 2, line 1: Delete "or an employer who is self-insured under AS 23.30.090" Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Kelly objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0674 SB 64 CSSB 64(JUD)(efd fld) Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Salo and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to civil liability for workplace safety inspections" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64 (JUD)(efd fld) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Zharoff Excused: Salo and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor moved the effective date clause. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0675 SB 64 The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(JUD)(efd fld) Effective Date YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little Excused: Salo and so, the effective date failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 7 Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that she be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 7 "An Act relating to reimbursement of school construction debt; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 8 Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that she be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 8 "An Act increasing the instructional unit value in the public school foundation formula; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0676 SB 25 Senator Little moved and asked unanimous consent that she be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 25 "An Act relating to the detention and incarceration of minors." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 78 Senator Jacko moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 78 "An Act relating to deadlines for action on funding of public education; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 114 Senator Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23 be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 114 (efd add) "An Act allowing the Board of Nursing to authorize an advanced nurse practitioner to dispense medical, therapeutic, and corrective measures; and providing for an effective date" for the Labor and Commerce Committee meeting on March 11 pending referral. Senator Duncan objected. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that his motion be withdrawn. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Labor and Commerce Committee referral be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 114 (efd add) "An Act allowing the Board of Nursing to authorize an advanced nurse practitioner to dispense medical, therapeutic, and corrective measures; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0677 ENGROSSMENT SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to United States Coast Guard commercial fishing vessel safety regulations, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 53 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to payment for abortions under Medicaid and general relief medical assistance; annulling changes made by certain regulations adopted by the Department of Health and Social Services relating to funding of abortion services under the general relief medical program" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 64 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to civil liability for workplace safety inspections" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 90 SENATE BILL NO. 90 "An Act clarifying powers and duties of state officials in relation to a disaster emergency caused by a catastrophic oil discharge or the release of a hazardous substance" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0678 ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 9, 1993. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:44 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1993 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0679 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 09 TUESDAY 9:00 AM HB 73 ANCSA STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS SB 42 LOCAL SALES TAX ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SB 88 CAPITAL PROJECT GRANTS SB 95 MULTIPLE PERMITTEE GAMING; PRIZE AMOUNTS SB 102 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS SB 89 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANTS MAR 11 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 08 MONDAY 9:00 AM HB 45 APPROP: EDUCATION FUNDING/SCHOOL DEBT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 100 APPROP: SUPPL. & SPECIAL FOR FY 93 BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 12 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 88 CAPITAL PROJECT GRANTS <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 89 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECT MATCHING GRANTS <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 08 MONDAY 2:15 PM ****NOTE TIME CHANGE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 71 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM HB 114 DRUG DISPENSING:ADV. NURSE PRACTITIONERS ALASKA 2000 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0680 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 101 ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE MAR 12 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 79 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COUNCILS/AUTHORITIES MAR 15 MONDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 08 MONDAY 2:15 PM **NOTE TIME CHANGE SB 67 MENTAL HEALTH TRUST AMENDMENTS <TELECONFERENCE TO ANCHORAGE ON ABOVE BILL> SCR 2 FEDERAL-AID HY FUNDING/DRUG ENFORCEMENT RESCHEDULED FROM 3/10/93 SB 133 REVOCATION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SJR 9 DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL TO KETCHIKAN, KENAI AND KODIAK> SB 105 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS & BUYERS' AGENTS HB 90 1993 REVISOR'S BILL HJR 21 IN MEMORIAM THURGOOD MARSHALL MAR 12 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 97 ENHANCED 911 SYSTEMS SB 58 PHASE OUT LONGEVITY BONUS SB 86 FUND TRANSFERS UNDER THE UCC BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 09 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 141 WORKERS' COMP FOR WORK-STUDY STUDENTS SB 117 APPROP: CONTRACT SETTLEMENT COSTS SB 87 EXTEND ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0681 LABOR & COMMERCE MAR 11 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 124 ALASKA ENERGY AUTH POWERS & FINANCES SB 125 APPROP: ENERGY AUTHORITY REVOLVING FUND BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 08 MONDAY 8:00 AM ***LOCATION CHANGED TO ROOM 124, TIME TO 8:00 AM JOINT WITH HOUSE RESOURCES CONFIRMATION HEARINGS: ..BOARD OF FISHERIES: LARRY EDFELT, JOHN HANSON DICK JACOBSEN, DEBORAH A. LYONS ..BOARD OF GAME: SUSAN ENTSMINGER MAR 08 MONDAY 3:30 PM ********MEETING CANCELLED******** SB 28 MANAGEMENT OF YAKATAGA AREA STATE LAND MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM CONFIRMATION HEARINGS ..BOARD OF GAME: ROGER HUNTINGTON, ERNEST E. POLLEY, ANNE K. RUGGLES, JACK DIDRICKSON ..WATER & WASTEWATER WORKS ADVISORY BOARD MAR 12 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 08 MONDAY 9:00 AM CONFIRMATION HEARING ..STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AUGUSTA SAYOKO MIMOTO GREENHEART BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 6 ANNUITY PROGRAM AMENDMENTS <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 128 LEGISLATIVE AUDITS 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0682 STATE AFFAIRS CONTINUED MAR 12 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 1 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM SB 11 ANTI-STALKING LAW ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 08 MONDAY 3:30 PM *****NOTE DATE CHANGE YUKON GOVERNMENT PRESENTATION ON ARCTIC TRANSPORTATION ROUTES MAR 09 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 11 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 148 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION <UNIFORM RULE 23 WAIVED> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD BEFORE COMMITTEE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 08 MONDAY 1:30 PM 470 FUND RESCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 09 TUESDAY 3:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON DIVISIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MAR 16 TUESDAY 3:30 PM AK MENTAL HEALTH BOARD; GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION; API AND HARBORVIEW ---------------------------------------- 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0683 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 09 TUESDAY 10:00 AM DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS COMMISSIONS FAIRBANKS OFFICE BUILDING MAR 11 THURSDAY 10:00 AM DIVISION OF LAND MAR 16 TUESDAY 10:00 AM HOLDOVERS MAR 18 THURSDAY 10:00 AM HOLDOVERS ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY SENATE FINANCE 518 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 MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, SOUTHEAST; STATEWIDE SERVICES; CAPITAL BUDGET 1993-03-08 Senate Journal Page 0684 SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OIL AND GAS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 09 TUESDAY 11:00 AM ***CANCELLED*** JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 MAR 12 FRIDAY 12:00 PM EXXON SETTLEMENT MONIES OTHER COMMITTEES ECONOMIC TASK FORCE SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 10 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM JOINT WITH HOUSE ECONOMIC TASK FORCE ...ONE-DAY ECONOMIC MINISUMMIT SENATE SESSION SCHEDULE THE SENATE WILL MEET IN SESSION EVERY DAY THE WEEK OF MONDAY, 3/8 THROUGH FRIDAY, 3/12