Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1994-03-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3177 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 14, 1994 Sixty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:18 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Lincoln was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Kelly was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kermit Wilson of the First Church of God. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, "We lift up our eyes to the hills - where does our help come from? Our help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1, 2. We seek the wisdom of the divine as we conduct the business of this week. May we be respectful and give one another the right to personal opinions. Help us to represent the needs of the people in our districts. May our diversity bring greater wisdom and our unity strength. "For there is wisdom in many counselors." Tough decisions need to be made for the continued prosperity of life in Alaska. Grant to these, our legislators, great insight as laws are passed. May these decisions secure the future for our children and their children and many generations to come. 3177 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3178 Father, watch over our fellow Alaskans; grant them health and safety. According to Your great will and purpose, Lord Jesus, Amen. Senator Miller led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixtieth, sixty-first, sixty-second and sixty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letter of March 9 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080 and Article III Sections 25 and 26 of the Alaska Constitution, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: Board of Chiropractic Examiners Virginia C. Phillips - Sitka Appointed: 03/07/94; Expires: 07/15/94 The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) James I. Adams - Nome Appointed: 03/07/94; Expires: 02/01/99 The appointment was referred to the State Affairs Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3179 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of March 11 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 49 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to absentee voting, to electronic transmission of absentee ballot applications, to delivery of ballots to absentee ballot applicants by electronic transmission, and enacting a definition of the term `state election' for purposes of absentee voting; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 260 HOUSE BILL NO. 260 BY REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 277 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 277(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to public employers defending and indemnifying public employees and former public employees with respect to claims arising out of conduct that is within the scope of employment." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3180 HB 331 HOUSE BILL NO. 331 am BY REPRESENTATIVE TOOHEY, entitled: "An Act relating to claims on permanent fund dividends for defaulted public assistance overpayments." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 406 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 406(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to municipal taxes and fees on the air transportation of individuals or goods by federally certificated air carriers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. President Halford stated the Transportation Committee reported SENATE BILL NO. 261 "An Act relating to municipal sales and use taxes involving air carriers; and providing for an effective date" (a similar bill) out of committee, page 2659, with a do pass. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights 1993 Annual Report from Aaron T. Isaacs, Jr., Chairman in accordance with AS 18.80.150 Alaska Railroad Corporation 1993 Update Five Year Revenue and Capital Spending Plan from Robert S. Hatfield, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer in accordance with AS 42.40.290(b) 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3181 Storage Tank Assistance Fund 1993 Annual Report from Judy Chadwick-Anderson, Chairperson in accordance with AS 46.03.363 The following Budget and Audit reports were received from Randy S. Welker, Legislative Auditor in accordance with AS 24.20.311: Alaska Code Revision Commission, January 10, 1994 Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Board of Dental Examiners, February 5, 1994 (Sunset) Department of Environmental Conservation, Oil and Hazardous Substance Release Response Fund, January 10, 1994 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SCR 16 The Resources Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to release of nonproprietary geographic information system files in possession of the state. Signing do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senator Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senators Leman, Adams, Frank. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Natural Resources. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 21 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 21 "An Act relating to child visitation rights of grandparents and other persons who are not the parents of the child." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Miller, Taylor, Ellis, Duncan. Zero fiscal note published today from Alaska Court System. SENATE BILL NO. 21 was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3182 SB 26 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 26 "An Act relating to the location of the convening of the legislature in regular session; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Frank, Cochair, Senators Jacko, Kelly, Rieger, Kerttula. Senator Kerttula further signed: Needs amendment to Wasilla. Signing do pass: Senator Sharp. Fiscal notes published today from Office of the Governor (3), Department of Administration, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Department of Community and Regional Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Education, Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Labor, Department of Law, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of Public Safety, Department of Revenue, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Fiscal note from Legislative Affairs Agency (forthcoming). Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Corrections. SENATE BILL NO. 26 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 216 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 216 "An Act relating to the sale, display, or distribution of material harmful to minors at places where minors are allowed to be present and where minors are allowed to view such material" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(STA), entitled: "An Act relating to the sale, display, or distribution of material harmful to minors at places where minors are present or allowed to be present and where minors are able to view such material; and prohibiting the sale or display of certain audio recordings, phonograph records, magnetic tapes, compact discs, or music video recordings, without warning labels and opaque wrappings." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Miller, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Duncan. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3183 SB 216 Zero fiscal notes for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Public Safety, Department of Law. SENATE BILL NO. 216 was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. SB 217 Forthcoming Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 217 "An Act relating to land of the University of Alaska and authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state public domain land" (page 3145) was received: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 217(FIN), entitled: "An Act relating to the University of Alaska and university land, authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state public domain land, and defining net income from the University of Alaska's endowment trust fund as `university receipts' subject to prior legislative appropriation; and providing for an effective date." SB 223 The Judiciary Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 223 "An Act relating to credits against certain taxes for contributions to certain public educational radio and television networks and stations; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Little, Jacko. Signing do not pass: Senator Donley. Previous zero fiscal notes. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 223 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 225 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to credits against certain insurance taxes for contributions to certain educational institutions; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 2697 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Kerttula. Signing no recommendation: Senators Jacko, Sharp. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3184 SB 225 Previous fiscal note and zero fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 225 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 227 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 227 "An Act relating to terminal rental adjustment clauses for motor vehicles and trailers." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Rieger, Sharp, Salo, Lincoln. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Public Safety. Previous zero fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 227 was referred to the Transportation Committee. SB 248 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 248 "An Act relating to services for and protection of vulnerable adults; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 248(STA) Signing amend: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Duncan, Ellis, Taylor. Previous fiscal notes and zero fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 248 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 250 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 250 "An Act relating to the Older Alaskans Commission and staff of the commission; changing the name of the Older Alaskans Commission to the Alaska Commission on Aging and extending the termination date of the commission; relating to the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board; relating to services and programs for older Alaskans; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3185 SB 250 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Duncan. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Ellis, Taylor. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 250 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 251 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 251 "An Act relating to the commercial fishing revolving loan fund and the fisheries enhancement revolving loan fund" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 251(FIN), entitled: "An Act relating to the commercial fishing revolving loan fund and the fisheries enhancement revolving loan fund; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senators Kerttula, Rieger. Signing do pass: Senators Jacko, Kelly, Sharp. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 251 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 256 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 256 "An Act increasing the tax on transfers and consumption of aviation fuel" and recommended the Transportation Committee Substitute offered on page 2613 be adopted. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Little, Jacko. Signing do not pass: Senator Donley. Previous fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 256 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3186 SB 261 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 261 "An Act relating to municipal sales and use taxes involving air carriers; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 261(FIN), entitled: "An Act relating to municipal taxes and fees on the air transportation of individuals or goods by federally certificated air carriers; and providing for an effective date." and further attaches a Letter of Intent. Signing no recommendation: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Kerttula, Rieger. Signing do pass: Senator Sharp. Signing do not pass: Senator Jacko. Letter of Intent for Senate Bill No. 261 It is the intent of the Legislature to define the powers of municipalities to tax commercial aviation activities in a manner consistent with federal aviation law. Municipalities may not levy taxes, directly or indirectly, on passengers and air freight carried by commercial air service companies holding Federal Aviation Administration certificates. Municipalities may levy other taxes, currently permitted under federal law, such as landing taxes, fuel flowage fees, property taxes, and taxes on the sale of goods and services which are incidental to air transportation such as food provided to airline passengers. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3187 SB 261 Federal taxes on passengers and air freight, paid by airport users, are returned to the States through the Airport and Airways Trust Fund for the construction of new airport facilities. This was one reason for federal limitation on the rights of states and municipalities to tax air transportation. Previous zero fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 261 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 279 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 279 "An Act relating to operating or driving a motor vehicle, commercial motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft." Signing do pass: Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Taylor, Ellis, Duncan. Previous fiscal note and zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 279 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 294 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 294 "An Act relating to canned salmon classics; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Kelly, Rieger, Kerttula, Sharp. Previous zero fiscal note. SENATE BILL NO. 294 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 330 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 330 "An Act relating to water quality enhancement, water supply, wastewater, and solid waste grants; the Alaska clean water fund; the establishment of the Alaska clean water account, the Alaska drinking water fund, and the Alaska drinking water account; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3188 SB 330 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 330(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Frank, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Jacko, Rieger, Kerttula, Sharp. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. SENATE BILL NO. 330 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 341 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 341 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Rieger, Lincoln. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. SENATE BILL NO. 341 was referred to the Resources Committee. SB 349 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 349 "An Act amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(r) relating to admissibility of hearsay evidence by peace officers before the grand jury." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor. Previous zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 349 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 350 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 350 "An Act relating to a defendant's violation of conditions of release; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor. Previous fiscal note and zero fiscal notes. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3189 SB 350 SENATE BILL NO. 350 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 351 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 351 "An Act amending Alaska Rule of Evidence 404, relating to the admissibility of certain character evidence in court proceedings." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor. Previous zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 351 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 353 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 353 "An Act amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 24(d) relating to peremptory challenges of jurors in felony criminal proceedings." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor. Previous zero fiscal notes. SENATE BILL NO. 353 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HCR 25 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) Relating to a state materials exchange. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Miller, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Duncan. Previous House zero fiscal note. CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) was referred to the Rules Committee. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3190 HCR 29 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 am Relating to the military operations areas environmental impact statement of the United States Air Force. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Miller, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Duncan. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 am was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HCR 30 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to the twenty-sixth annual Girls' State. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Miller, Taylor. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 61 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(FIN) am "An Act relating to the offense of operating a commercial motor vehicle while intoxicated and the offense of operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while intoxicated; relating to presumptions arising from the amount of alcohol in a person's breath or blood; relating to chemical testing of a person's breath; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp, Chair, Senator Kelly. Signing do pass: Senators Kerttula, Phillips. Fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. Previous House fiscal note and House zero fiscal notes. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(FIN) am was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3191 HB 71 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to the involuntary dissolution of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Jacko, Little. Updated zero fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. HOUSE BILL NO. 71 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 280 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 280 "An Act adopting the Uniform Custodial Trust Act." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Little. Signing no recommendation: Senators Donley, Jacko. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 280 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 313 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(JUD) "An Act relating to suspended imposition of criminal sentences and to the imposition of sentence when a suspended imposition of sentence is revoked." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Ellis, Duncan. Previous House zero fiscal notes. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(JUD) was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 327 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 327 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Sharp, Rieger, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senator Lincoln. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3192 HB 327 Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 327 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 368 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 368 "An Act relating to reapplication for the 1993 permanent fund dividend when the United States Postal Service documents the loss of mail during the 1993 application period; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Miller, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Duncan. Previous House zero fiscal note. HOUSE BILL NO. 368 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 415 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 415(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Little, Donley, Jacko. Previous House zero fiscal note. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 415(JUD) was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 36 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36(HES) Urging the federal Department of Health and Human Services to repeal the "100-hour rule" relating to employment of certain persons receiving AFDC and to replace it with a regulation that will serve as an incentive for AFDC recipients to accept employment of more than 100 hours a month. Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Zharoff. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Little. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36(HES) is on today's calendar. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3193 HB 137 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 137(JUD) "An Act authorizing special medical parole for terminally ill prisoners." Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 137(JUD) is on today's calendar. HB 263 The Rules Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263 "An Act relating to municipal property tax exemptions." Signing to calendar: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Rieger, Zharoff. Signing no recommendation: Senator Little. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263 is on today's calendar. Senator Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate advance to Unfinished Business. Without objection, it was so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Senator Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate March 15 through March 18. Without objection, Senator Kerttula was excused. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 357 SENATE BILL NO. 357 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to certain study, publication, and reporting requirements by and to state agencies; relating to certain fees for reports; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3194 SB 357 Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Revenue, Department of Commerce and Economic Development (2), Department of Administration (5), Department of Natural Resources, Department of Education (2), Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Department of Public Safety (2), Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 11: Dear Mr. President: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to certain study, publication, and reporting requirements by and to state agencies. The bill would eliminate certain reports and amend the frequency with which other reports are required to be made. The bill also relates to certain fees for reports by and to certain state agencies. The bill would streamline the administration of state government by repealing the requirement for certain reports that study has revealed are unnecessary or duplicative. Additional efficiencies can be gained by changing the mandatory reporting period for certain other reports from annual to biennial in specified situations. All of these changes are primarily designed as cost-saving or efficiency measures. None of the changes would reduce the flow of information necessary to the effective execution of governmental responsibilities or the monitoring of executive branch activities by the legislature or the public. Finally, some of the reports duplicate information already submitted as part of the state budget process. Savings will result through more efficient use of state personnel formerly assigned to the production of these reports. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3195 SB 357 This bill is good for efficient government, and I urge your consid- eration and support of it. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor SB 358 SENATE BILL NO. 358 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the existence and functions of certain multimember state bodies, including boards, councils, commissions, associations, or authorities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Education (2), Department of Community and Regional Affairs, Department of Corrections, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Commerce and Economic Development (2). Governor's transmittal letter dated March 11: Dear Mr. President: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the existence and functions of certain multimember state bodies, including boards, councils, commissions, associations, or authorities. The bill contains several proposals recommended by my Administration to eliminate certain multimember state bodies, including the milk advisory board, the Alaska School Activities Association, the Steering Council for Alaska Lands, the Rural Affairs 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3196 SB 358 Commission, the Governor's Commission on the Involvement of Young People in Government, the Yukon-Taiya Commission, and the environmental advisory board. Several of these bodies have not been funded by the legislature, have not met in a number of years, or do not have members appointed. Also, the State Museum Collections Advisory Committee is proposed for deletion as an efficiency measure. The functions of the committee to oversee collection acquisitions can be adequately handled by Department of Education staff. It is good public policy to delete references to these bodies in the statutes since they are, in essence, not functioning bodies or their duties can be absorbed by other state agencies as a cost-saving or efficiency measure. The bill additionally clarifies the parole board's authority to delegate to a single member of the board the authority to establish special conditions of mandatory parole. This will expressly authorize the parole board to continue its longstanding past practice of not noticing and convening a full board meeting to save costs of operation of the parole system. Finally, the bill amends the Alaska Labor Relations Agency's authority to select arbitrators in railroad labor relations cases. The bill sets out the role of the agency in designating arbitrators. This clarification should make the appointment process easier and more cost effective for the agency to administer. This bill represents a step forward in eliminating certain multimember state bodies as an efficiency measure or to reduce the size or costs of state government. I urge your support of this important bill. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3197 SB 359 SENATE BILL NO. 359 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to investment pools for public entities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 360 SENATE BILL NO. 360 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act amending the medical assistance and community developmental disabilities grants appropriations in sec. 38, ch. 65, SLA 1993; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 322 Senator Adams requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 322(FIN) "An Act repealing the requirement that an oil or gas lease sale be held during the calendar quarter for which scheduled under the leasing program and repealing related allowable delays for certain oil and gas lease sales under the Alaska Land Act; and providing for an effective date" be taken up. SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 322 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 322(FIN) was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Adams called the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 322(FIN) and all of today's calendar be held to the March 15 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3198 CALENDAR BILLS HB 137 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 137(JUD) "An Act authorizing special medical parole for terminally ill prisoners" was held to the March 15 calendar. HB 263 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263 "An Act relating to municipal property tax exemptions" was held to the March 15 calendar. HJR 36 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36(HES) Urging the federal Department of Health and Human Services to repeal the "100-hour rule" relating to employment of certain persons receiving AFDC and to replace it with a regulation that will serve as an incentive for AFDC recipients to accept employment of more than 100 hours a month, was held to the March 15 calendar. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Action was not taken on the following Executive Orders and they were returned to the Governor's Office March 14: EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 88 Transferring the responsibility for adventure-based education from the Department of Community and Regional Affairs to the Department of Health and Social Services. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 90 Transferring the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3199 HCR 27 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cross sponsor on HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to support for the National Rifle Association's gun safety program for children. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zharoff moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, on March 18. Without objection, Senator Zharoff was excused. 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., March 15, 1994. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:51 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1994 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3200 ANNOUNCEMENTS STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 15 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 291 BOROUGH INCORPORATION & ANNEXATION <WORK SESSION/TELECONFERENCE ON ABOVE BILL> SB 355 ADJUSTMENTS FOR DEFECTIVE SURVEY HB 398 LAND CONVEYED TO & FROM MUNICIPALITIES MAR 17 THURSDAY 9:00 AM ALASKA EDUCATION FOUNDATION FORMULA DUANE GUILEY, DIRECTOR, DEPT OF EDUCATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 14 MONDAY 9:00 AM BILLS HELD OVER FROM 03/12/94 MAR 15 TUESDAY 8:30 AM **TIME CHANGE** SB 190 ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDERS SB 303 UNIFORM VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM SB 316 FISHING VIOLATIONS:FINES/BURDEN OF PROOF SB 321 FINGERPRINTING AND CRIME RECORDS SB 148 ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION SB 338 ALASKA RR REVENUE BONDS:SHIP CREEK MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM **TIME CHANGE** SUBCOMMITTEE ON FOLLOWING BILL: SB 308 ADMIN ACTION RE LAND/RESOURCES/PROPERTY MAR 17 THURSDAY 9:00 AM HB 3 REGULATION OF HOME CARE PROVIDERS HB 4 PROTECT ELDERLY AND DISABLED ADULTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 18 FRIDAY 8:30 AM **TIME CHANGE** SB 308 ADMIN ACTION RE LAND/RESOURCES/PROPERTY SB 215 OIL/HAZARDOUS SUBS. RELEASE RESPONSE FUND 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3201 FINANCE CONTINUED MAR 19 SATURDAY 10:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 161 INTEREST RATES: JUDGMENTS/TAXES/ROYALTIES <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 312 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT REVIEW <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 14 MONDAY 1:30 PM -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <TELECONFERENCE - LISTEN ONLY> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 312 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT REVIEW SB 255 STATE POLICY ON HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMT HB 2 DRUG TESTING FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS HCR 31 ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <TELECONFERENCE - LISTEN ONLY> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT MAR 18 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- WORK SESSION ON HEALTH REFORM -- <TELECONFERENCE - LISTEN ONLY> SB 270 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SB 284 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE ACT ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 14 MONDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HCR 24 SUPPORT SUIT AGAINST FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HCR 28 GET CLEARY ORDERS DISSOLVED OR CHANGED SB 220 ADD "CAT" TO SCHEDULE IIA DRUG LIST HB 65 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GOVT. MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD HB 254 OPEN MEETING ACT 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3202 JUDICIARY CONTINUED MAR 18 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 337 SHAREHOLDER VOTING: NATIVE CORPORATIONS HCR 11 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH SJR 47 MEMBERSHIP OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL SB 161 INTEREST RATES: JUDGMENTS/TAXES/ROYALTIES ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 15 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 213 APUC EXTENSION AND REGULATORY COST CHARGE SB 245 PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE SB 266 DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES/BD & PRACTICES SB 342 RISK BASED CAPITAL FOR INSURERS MAR 17 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 320 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING SB 356 WORKERS COMP FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SB 348 LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS HB 394 UNIFORM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT UPDATE MAR 22 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 185 LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR TAX ASSESSMENTS SB 347 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES MAR 24 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 193 DISCRIMINATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE SB 344 ESTABLISH EMPLOYMENT TAX APR 19 TUESDAY 1:30 PM CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 14 MONDAY 3:30 PM SJR 38 RESTRUCTURE PERMANENT FUND SB 280 ESTABLISH AFOGNAK ISLAND STATE PARK MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 310 STATE/PRIVATE/MUNI TIMBER OPERATION/SALE <TELECONFERENCE> MAR 18 FRIDAY 3:30 PM HB 132 EXTEND RESOURCE EXTRACTION PERMIT/LEASE SB 339 MANAGEMENT OF STATE LAND AND RESOURCES ---------------------------------------- 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3203 RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 14 MONDAY 0:00 AM **UPON ADJOURNMENT** HB 144 FEE FOR PFD ASSIGNMENTS/CLAIMS HB 368 REAPPLICATION PERIOD FOR 1993 PF DIVIDEND SCR 16 USE OF STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SB 225 INSURANCE TAX CREDIT:GIFTS TO COLLEGES SB 251 COMM'L FISH LOANS FOR CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS SB 294 PETERSBURG CANNED SALMON CLASSIC ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 14 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 349 GRAND JURY EVIDENCE BY POLICE OFFICERS SB 350 ARREST FOR VIOLATING RELEASE CONDITIONS SB 351 CHARACTER EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL TRIALS SB 352 CONFIDENTIALITY OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS SB 353 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE OF JURORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM HB 61 LOWER ALCOHOL LIMIT TO 0.08 FOR OMVI'S <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 333 DISCLOSURE OF EXEC.BR. CLOSE ASSOCIATIONS HCR 27 SUPPORT NRA GUN SAFETY PROGRAM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 18 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 15 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 17 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 22 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 24 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SR 4 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION INSPECTION SB 343 COURTESY CARS OPERATED AT AIRPORTS 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3204 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM **TIME CHANGE** **LOCATION CHANGE: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION ..COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM ..10TH FLOOR, STATE OFFICE BUILDING** RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION GENERAL SERVICES LEASING AND FACILITIES ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 16 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM EDUCATION ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 14 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 21 MONDAY 1:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH <RESCHEDULED FROM 02/28/94> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 15 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MAR 22 TUESDAY 3:30 PM DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL ..DISABILITIES ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 18 FRIDAY 4:00 PM ********CANCELLED******** NEW CLOSEOUT SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3205 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS MAR 22 TUESDAY 0:00 AM ********CANCELLED******** NEW CLOSEOUT SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 15 TUESDAY 3:30 PM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS MAR 22 TUESDAY 3:30 PM ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM MAR 24 THURSDAY 3:30 PM **LOCATION CHANGE TO SENATE FINANCE 518** BUDGET CLOSEOUT MAR 29 TUESDAY 3:30 PM BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SENATE FINANCE 519 MAR 14 MONDAY 5:00 PM UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA RESEARCH PROGRAMS MAR 15 TUESDAY 5:30 PM LONG-TERM UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BUDGET ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON OIL AND GAS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 15 TUESDAY 11:00 AM *****POSTPONED***** BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 150 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION LICENSES/LEASES JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND AUDIT SENATE FINANCE 518 MAR 21 MONDAY 3:30 PM CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY & FINAL AUDITS, SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS & SPECIAL REPORT ON AHFC 1994-03-14 Senate Journal Page 3206 OTHER COMMITTEES CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 17 THURSDAY 12:00 PM ****PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE***** MAR 30 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM CHILDREN'S CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER MAR 29 TUESDAY 11:00 AM STATE OF THE JUDICIARY CHIEF JUSTICE DANIEL MOORE