Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-03-31 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0993 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 31, 1993 Eightieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:18 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Donley, Frank, Pearce were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Ellen Northup, Executive Director of the Glory Hole. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O God, help these Senators to remember Amos, Chapter 5, verses 11 - 12: Therefore because you trample on the poor, and take from them levies of grain; you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not live in them. You have planted pleasant vineyards; but you shall not drink their wine. For I know how many are your transgressions, and how great are your sins; you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and push aside the needy at the gate. Amen. Senator Duncan led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-eighth and seventy-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 993 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0994 The presence of Senator Donley was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of March 29 was read stating in accordance with AS 24.60.130(a)(3), the House ratified the following Public Members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Joseph P. Donahue Dr. Jeff S. Anderson Messages of March 29 and March 30 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 16 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 by the HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE HOUSE ECONOMIC TASK FORCE, Relating to establishing the coal policy of the state. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HJR 30 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 by REPRESENTATIVES BARNES, Toohey, Relating to epidemiological and quarantine services in ports of entry in the state. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0995 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 97 HOUSE BILL NO. 97 by the HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act clarifying the responsibilities of the Department of Health and Social Services and parents for children who are committed to the custody of the department and are placed by the department with the parents; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 151 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) by the HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to payment by indigent persons for services of representation and court costs; providing for stays of enforcement of a judgment during the pendency of an appeal of a conviction; allowing petitions for remission, reduction, or deferral of judgment; permitting a court to remit or reduce a judgment or to change the method of payment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 213 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 213(RES)(title am) by the HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0996 HB 213 "An Act prohibiting the commissioner of natural resources from permanently classifying state land, water, or land and water so that mining, mineral entry and location, mineral prospecting, and mineral leasing are precluded or are designated an incompatible use without an act of the legislature if the area involved contains more than 640 contiguous acres except in certain situations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Storage Tank Assistance Fund Annual Reports from John A. Sandor, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation in accordance with AS 46.03.410 The following Budget and Audit reports were received from Randy S. Welker, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311: Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Division of Elections, Selected Financial Compliance and Management Issues, February 27, 1993 Department of Corrections, Division of Statewide Programs, Major Medical Component, January 12, 1993 Letter dated March 30 from Chief Justice Daniel A. Moore, Jr. was received nominating Ed Granger in place of Dr. Jeff S. Anderson to serve on the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. President Halford referred the appointment to the Judiciary Committee. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0997 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Report dated March 30 was read stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Public Utilities Commission James E. Carter, Sr. Signing the report: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Rieger, Vice Chair, Senators Sharp, Salo, Lincoln. Report dated March 30 was read stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Elaine Damm Bruce J. Ogle State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Richard S. Armstrong, PE Paul E. Hartig William W. Mendenhall Michael H. Schwartz Athletic Commission Carolyn J. Michels Sylvia J. Reynolds Gary R. Wilken Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Michelle A. Loptien Jerry R. Mayfield 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0998 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Patricia G. Conners-Allen, DC LeRoy D. Nordstrom, DC Glenne M. Ralls Board of Dental Examiners Kevin L. Gottlieb, DDS Gloria C. Gresser Carolyn J. Michels Burton A. Miller, DDS Robert W. Robinson II, DMD Board of Dispensing Opticians Pamela L. Doerr Beverly J. Gilfillan Patricia Hedges-Gajdos Alaska Labor Relations Agency Darrell F. Smith Board of Marine Pilots Donna C. Bumgardner John C. Klepper Mark E. Springer Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Donald F. Hoff, Jr. Board of Examiners in Optometry Lynn J. Coon, OD Steven S. Dobson, OD Marilyn S. Porter Personnel Board Gary P. Bader Board of Pharmacy Charles J. Lastufka 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 0999 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Pauline L. Bennett-Gannon Arlene C. Gerety Cary S. Keller, MD Lawrence W. Seethaler, LPT Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Bruno M. Kappes, PhD Tyler D. Shaw Robb L. Stokes, PhD Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Ken Kincaid Real Estate Commission Terral F. Wanzer Board of Veterinary Examiners Virginia M. Johnson, DVM James Leach, III, DVM Barbara J. Marcisak Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Ray W. Kimberlin Nancy J. Ridgley Darrell F. Smith Alcoholic Beverage Control Board William M. Bishop Jane Perkins There were no stated objections from committee members to the confirmations of any of these appointments. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against these appointments during any further considerations. Signing the report: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Rieger, Vice Chair, Senators Sharp, Salo, Lincoln. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1000 Report dated March 31 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: Alaska National Guard Assistant Adjutant General Army Brigadier General Sigurd E. Murphy, Jr. 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 him during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Miller, Vice Chair, Senators Taylor, Ellis. Senators Leman, Miller further signed confirm. SB 51 The Judiciary 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 Taylor, Chair, Senators Jacko, Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. Previous fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 51 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 58 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 58 "An Act relating to the longevity bonus program." Signing do not pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senators Little, Jacko. Previous fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 58 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1001 SB 91 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91 "An Act providing for coverage of midwife services under Medicaid; reordering the priority of optional services provided by the state under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 896 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Sharp, Salo, Lincoln, Rieger. Previous fiscal notes. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 100 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act making supplemental and special appropriations for the expenses of state government; making, amending, and repealing capital and operating appropriations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) Signing do pass with a Finance Committee Letter of Intent: Senator Frank, Cochair, Senators Jacko, Kelly, Rieger, Sharp. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kerttula. Letter of Intent for CSSB 100 (Finance) With respect to funding for the Division of Elections, it is the intent of the Legislature that: 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1002 SB 100 1.The Division shall not use this appropriation to reimburse the contingency fund for emergency operating funds or the Department of Law for funds provided for legal costs. 2.Travel costs for the director and the administrative officer not exceed $3.6. 3.No overtime costs be incurred for the remainder of FY 93. 4.The recommendations contained in the audit report issued by the Division of Legislative Audit titled, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Division of Elections, Selected Financial Compliance and Management Issues, dated February 27, 1993, be implemented immediately. 5.The Division provide a report to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee by September 15, 1993, detailing the Division's use of all supplemental funding received for FY 93. 6.Personal services savings realized from the vacancy and turnover in the director position be lapsed into the general fund. SENATE BILL NO. 100 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 151 The Senate Special Committee on Oil and Gas considered SENATE BILL NO. 151 "An Act providing for oil and gas exploration incentive credits for certain activities on certain land in the state; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Sharp, Halford. Signing do not pass - need to be amendments: Senator Adams. Previous zero fiscal notes. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1003 SB 151 SENATE BILL NO. 151 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 152 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 152 "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." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Halford, Jacko. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Community and Regional Affairs. Previous zero fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 152 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 156 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 156 "An Act amending the definition of `municipality' for purposes of the human services community matching grant program." Signing do pass: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Miller, Ellis, Leman, Sharp. Previous zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 156 was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Frank was noted. SB 173 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 173 "An Act relating to health insurance for small employers; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Sharp, Rieger, Salo. Signing to amend: Senator Lincoln. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1004 SB 173 SENATE BILL NO. 173 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 112 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 112 "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." Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Halford, Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SENATE BILL NO. 112 is on today's calendar. SB 149 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act revising the laws governing financial institutions and relating to trust companies, the Alaska Small Loans Act, and the Premium Financing Act; amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 17 and Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 45(b); and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Halford, Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SENATE BILL NO. 149 is on today's calendar. HCR 10 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HES) am Relating to allowing the state the right to determine and impose sanctions on motor vehicle drivers. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Jacko, Chair, Senators Rieger, Halford. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. Previous House fiscal note and zero fiscal note. CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HES) am is on today's calendar. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1005 INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 28 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 by SENATORS LINCOLN, Ellis, Little, Relating to the alleged dumping of nuclear waste by the Russian military industry in Arctic waters and the need for the United States to work cooperatively with the present Russian government in investigating these allegations. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Resources and Judiciary Committees. SJR 29 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 by SENATORS TAYLOR, Donley, Kelly, Relating to federal efforts to require the use of motorcycle helmets in Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. SJR 30 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 by the SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a school construction and maintenance fund. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1006 INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 178 SENATE BILL NO. 178 by the SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to civil nuisance actions; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 179 SENATE BILL NO. 179 by the SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to medical or chiropractic examinations required under an insurance policy or certain self-insurance plans; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 180 SENATE BILL NO. 180 by the SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, 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 Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 181 SENATE BILL NO. 181 by the SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1007 SB 181 "An Act relating to grants for school construction; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. The presence of Senator Pearce was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 149 SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act revising the laws governing financial institutions and relating to trust companies, the Alaska Small Loans Act, and the Premium Financing Act; amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 17 and Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 45(b); and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Pearce moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 911. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(FIN) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(FIN) was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(FIN) be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1008 SB 149 CSSB 149(FIN) Second Reading Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(FIN) failed to advance to third reading. SB 112 SENATE BILL NO. 112 "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 second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 897. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(JUD) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(JUD) was read the second time. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 84 SENATE BILL NO. 84 am which had been held in third reading (page 975) was before the Senate at this time. Senator Kelly moved that SENATE BILL NO. 84 am be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Senator Duncan objected. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1009 SB 84 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 84 am be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 84 AM Return to Second for Specific Amendment YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff and so, SENATE BILL NO. 84 am was returned to second reading. Senator Kelly offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 6, line 14: delete "$15" and insert "$10" Senator Kelly moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Little objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 84 AM Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff and so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1010 SB 84 SENATE BILL NO. 84 am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 84 am "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 84 AM Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Kerttula, Leman, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Zharoff Nays: Adams and so, SENATE BILL NO. 84 am passed the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. SB 154 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(L&C) which had been held in third reading (page 978) was before the Senate at this time. Senator Taylor called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(L&C) "An Act relating to the economic development grant program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1011 SB 154 CSSB 154(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(L&C) passed the Senate. 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 154(L&C) Effective Date YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Kerttula, Lincoln, Little, Salo, Zharoff and so, the effective date clause failed. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 10 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HES) am Relating to allowing the state the right to determine and impose sanctions on motor vehicle drivers, was read the second time. 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1012 HCR 10 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Letter of Intent for SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 (page 973) be adopted as a Senate Letter of Intent for CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HES) am with the following changes. Delete "Alaska State Legislature", Insert "Senate" Delete "SCR 2", Insert "CSHCR 10(HES) am" Without objection, the Senate Letter of Intent was adopted. Letter of Intent for CSHCR NO. 10(HES) am It is the intent of the Senate, in enacting CSHCR 10(HES) am, that the State of Alaska continue to vigorously enforce laws prohibiting illegal drug use, while avoiding unnecessary entanglement with the federal government over which method is most effective to prevent illegal drug use. It is also the intent of the Senate that the State maintain its sovereign right to enact legislation punishing illegal drug use and that the enactment of criminal laws applicable to illegal drug use in the State be reserved to the Legislature. CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HES) am was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HES) am Relating to allowing the state the right to determine and impose sanctions on motor vehicle drivers, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1013 HCR 10 CSHCR 10(HES) AM Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Jacko, Kelly, Lincoln, Little, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Donley, Duncan, Kerttula, Leman, Salo, Zharoff and so, CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HES) am passed the Senate with a Senate Letter of Intent, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. CITATIONS Honoring - Team Alaska Representative(s) Toohey Senator(s) Leman, Zharoff, Little, Duncan, Pearce, Donley, Halford, Kelly, Rieger Honoring - University of Alaska Statewide Legislative Internship Program, 1993 Legislative Interns Senator(s) Duncan, Zharoff, Ellis, Pearce, Donley, Halford, Lincoln, Kelly, Leman, Little Representative(s) Hudson, Ulmer Honoring - Howard R. Groff Representative(s) Finkelstein Senator(s) Ellis, Halford, Pearce In Memoriam - David Douglas Frith by Representative(s) Brice, Sitton Senator(s) Halford, Lincoln, Frank, Miller 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1014 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 1, 1993. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:21 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1993 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1015 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 01 THURSDAY 9:00 AM TELECONFERENCE--LISTEN ONLY SB 62 PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 01 THURSDAY 9:30 AM SB 175 FY 94 OPERATING BUDGET & LOAN PROGRAMS FULL COMMITTEE CLOSEOUTS APR 02 FRIDAY 8:30 AM SB 175 FY 94 OPERATING BUDGET & LOAN PROGRAMS FULL COMMITTEE CLOSEOUTS APR 03 SATURDAY 10:00 AM SB 175 FY 94 OPERATING BUDGET & LOAN PROGRAMS FULL COMMITTEE CLOSEOUTS SB 99 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVT. <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 101 ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 102 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS APR 03 SATURDAY 2:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 85 TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL SB 111 DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN REGULAR SCHEDULE SB 16 AIDEA BONDS: ANCHORAGE SEAFOOD FACILITY SB 45 MISC. LAWS RELATING TO MINORS SB 57 EXTEND S.T.E.P. PROGRAM TO 1996 SB 128 LEGISLATIVE AUDITS SB 129 POWERS OF CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER SB 141 WORKERS' COMP FOR WORK-STUDY STUDENTS SB 142 REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE GRANTS SB 171 AIDEA BONDS; BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROG. SB 51 WORK CAMPS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1016 FINANCE CONTINUED SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 03 SATURDAY CONTINUED 2:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 58 PHASE OUT LONGEVITY BONUS SB 148 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 153 EXCHANGE OF RAW FISH FOR SEAFOOD PRODUCT <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 165 APPROP: ALYESKA SETTLEMENT FUND SB 167 MARINE FUEL TAX REVENUE SHARING <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 1:45 PM ***NOTE TIME CHANGE CONFIRMATION HEARING: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ..STOWELL R. JOHNSTONE SB 160 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LOANS <TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 61 IMPLEMENT ALASKA 2000 RECOMMENDATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 02 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 65 CENTRALIZED CORRESPONDENCE STUDY BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 1:45 PM *****NOTE TIME CHANGE TELECONFERENCE HB 120 JURY LIST PREPARATION HB 152 JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES HB 99 REPEAL 65-DAY DEADLINE: OIL SPILL PLANS HB 144 FEE FOR PFD ASSIGNMENTS/CLAIMS SB 73 LIABILITY OF DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 44 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR SKIING ACCIDENTS HB 64 ANTI-STALKING LAW 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1017 JUDICIARY CONTINUED APR 01 THURSDAY 1:30 PM TELECONFERENCE SB 76 CHARITABLE GAMING RESTRICTIONS APR 02 FRIDAY 1:30 PM TELECONFERENCE SB 158 REDUCING EXEMPTION AMOUNTS SB 155 USE OF RENTED PROPERTY/LAW VIOLATIONS SB 168 NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION DEFINED SB 99 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVT. BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 05 MONDAY 3:30 PM ***NOTE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE TO CAPITOL ROOM 120 ***JOINT WITH HOUSE JUDICIARY CONFIRMATION HEARING: ..SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS: ED GRANGER ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 APR 01 THURSDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 172 COURT COSTS & ATTORNEY FEES HJR 18 ESTABLISH FISHING COMMUNITY AT ADAK SJR 13 EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 02 FRIDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM **TO MEET UPON ADJOURNMENT 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1018 STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 33 GRANTS FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING SB 161 INTEREST RATES: JUDGMENTS/TAXES/ROYALTIES **CONFIRMATION HEARING ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD; BRIGADIER GENERAL SIGURD E. MURPHY, JR. BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 02 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 05 MONDAY 9:00 AM HB 64 ANTI-STALKING LAW <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 145 POSITION OF STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 07 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 5 MEDICAID FOR CERTAIN DISABLED CHILDREN BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 09 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 12 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 01 THURSDAY 3:30 PM TELECONFERENCE SB 167 MARINE FUEL TAX REVENUE SHARING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM ADMINISTRATION BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1019 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 01 THURSDAY 8:00 PM COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM *****NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE************** COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM ALASKA COURT SYSTEM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- FISH AND GAME SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 01 THURSDAY 7:00 PM FISH AND GAME BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LAW HOUSE FINANCE 519 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM **LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED CONTINUATION OF BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 01 THURSDAY 5:00 PM LEGISLATURE ---------------------------------------- 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1020 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 01 THURSDAY 6:00 PM NATURAL RESOURCES BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 02 FRIDAY 3:30 PM DOT/PF BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SENATE FINANCE 518 APR 02 FRIDAY 3:30 PM **RESCHEDULED FROM 4/1 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BUDGET CLOSEOUT SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OIL AND GAS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM ********CANCELLED*********** BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 01 THURSDAY 5:00 PM TELECONFERENCE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 06 TUESDAY 5:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD APR 08 THURSDAY 5:00 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1993-03-31 Senate Journal Page 1021 JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 15 THURSDAY 1:00 PM ****NOTE DATE CHANGE TO 4/15 REVIEW OF ETHICS CODE; FY 94 BUDGET; HIRING OF COMMITTEE STAFF; DISCUSSION OF PREVIOUS AND NEW MATTERS OTHER COMMITTEES CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 31 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM CHILDREN'S CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 1 THURSDAY 5:OO PM