Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-01-17 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0047 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday January 17, 1995 Second Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:02 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House as noted: Representative Nicholia - from today to plane time, January 22, 1995. Representative MacLean - from today until 8:48 p.m., plane time, January 18, 1995. Representative B.Davis - from today to plane time, January 21, 1995. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representatives Finkelstein and Mulder were absent. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor A. Gordon Johnson of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Representative Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: "Lord God, it's a new day in a new year with new faces and new spirits... Bless us, we pray, as we set the course for our service to all Your people of our state. 1 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0048 Guide us in our deliberations to always seek that which is best for our people and our environment. May we always be mindful of our vows and promises to serve our people, and You, well and faithfully. We add our concerns for the people of Japan who have lost homes and loved ones... Be with them Lord in a special way, touching them with Your gentle spirit of healing, love and comfort. Amen." The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Moses. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the first legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated January 16, 1995, was read stating the Senate accepts the House invitation to meet in Joint Session at 8:00 p.m., January 17 to hear the State of the State and at 8:00 p.m., January 19 to hear the State of the Budget by Governor Tony Knowles. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated January 9, 1995 by Michael Orelove "Father Time" stating the 1994 Juneau Time Capsule was sealed and that Capsule #23 contains the Laws from the 18th Alaska Legislature, 2nd Session. The letter and key are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. The following report is on file in the Chief Clerk's office: Dept. of Fish & Game Office of the Commissioner 1993 Annual Report on the Status of the Refuge and Sanctuary (as required by AS 16.20.041(f) and 160(f)) 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0049 The following reports are on file in the Chief Clerk's office: Division of Legislative Audit Legislative Budget and Audit Committee Special Audit Reports (as required by AS 24.20.311) Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Selected Administrative Aspects September 15, 1994 Dept. of Administration Municipal Grants Program Select Municipal Grants to the City of Seldovia June 14, 1994 Dept. of Administration Alaska Public Broadcasting Commission Private Sector Competition Issues September 15, 1994 Dept. of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Program Eligibility Procedures August 8, 1994 Dept. of Public Safety Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, and grantee Women in Crisis--Counseling & Assistance Selected Operational and Oversight Issues September 4, 1994 Dept. of Revenue Alaska Housing Finance Corporation February 18, 1994 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0050 Honoring - Jim Atkisson By Representative Brice In Memoriam - Rudy Joseph Bukovich By Senator Taylor; Representative Williams In Memoriam - C.E. "Swack" Swackhammer By Representatives Phillips, Navarre, Grussendorf, Hanley, MacLean, Toohey, Porter, Barnes, G.Davis, Parnell, Finkelstein, Mackie; Senators Torgerson, Pearce, Adams, Kelly, Miller, Halford, Leman, Taylor, Rieger, Salo, Hoffman INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 3 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 by Representative B.Davis: Relating to correcting errors in a workers' compensation pamphlet published by the Department of Labor. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 85 HOUSE BILL NO. 85 by Representative Brown, entitled: "An Act relating to confidentiality of certain records of the permanent fund dividend program." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 86 HOUSE BILL NO. 86 by Representatives Hanley and Bunde, entitled: "An Act relating to municipal property taxes." 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0051 HB 86 was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee. HB 87 HOUSE BILL NO. 87 by Representative B.Davis, entitled: "An Act authorizing youth courts to provide for peer adjudication of minors who have allegedly committed violations of state or municipal laws, and renaming the community legal assistance grant fund and amending the purposes for which grants may be made from that fund in order to provide financial assistance for organization and initial operation of youth courts." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 88 HOUSE BILL NO. 88 by Representative B.Davis, entitled: "An Act changing the minimum school age from six years of age to five years of age; providing that a five year old child is entitled to attend a public school kindergarten; changing the ages at which a child is required to attend public school; relating to provision of educational opportunities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 89 HOUSE BILL NO. 89 by Representatives Martin and James, entitled: "An Act making a special appropriation to the principal of the permanent fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 90 HOUSE BILL NO. 90 by Representative B.Davis, entitled: 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0052 HB 90 "An Act changing the date that the legislature convenes in the years following a gubernatorial election." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 91 HOUSE BILL NO. 91 by Representatives Robinson and Elton, entitled: "An Act amending the area within designated marine park units of the Alaska state park system, and adding marine park units to the Alaska state park system." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, State Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representatives MacLean and Mulder were noted. OATH OF OFFICE The Speaker requested that the following member come forward to take the oath of office: District 37 Eileen MacLean The Speaker administered the oath of office to the member. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 1 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Establishing a House Special Committee on Economic Development. 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0053 HR 1 The following fiscal note was published: Zero fiscal note, House Rules Committee, 1/17/95 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HR 1 pass the House. Objection was heard. **The presence of Representative Finkelstein was noted. The question being: "Shall HR 1 pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: HR 1 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, G.Davis, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Brown, Davies, Elton, Robinson Excused: B.Davis, Nicholia Absent: Bunde And so, HR 1 passed the House. Representative Navarre gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on HR 1. 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0054 HR 2 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2 Establishing a House Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations. The following fiscal note was published: Zero fiscal note, House Rules Committee, 1/17/95 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HR 2 pass the House. Representative Brown objected. The question being: "Shall HR 2 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 2 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, G.Davis, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Brown, Davies, Elton Excused: B.Davis, Nicholia Absent: Bunde And so, HR 2 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0055 HR 3 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3 Establishing a House Special Committee on International Trade and Tourism. The following fiscal note was published: Zero fiscal note, House Rules Committee, 1/17/95 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HR 3 pass the House. Objection was heard. Representative Navarre placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall HR 3 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 3 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Grussendorf, Navarre Excused: B.Davis, Nicholia And so, HR 3 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0056 HR 4 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4 Establishing a House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs. The following fiscal note was published: Zero fiscal note, House Rules Committee, 1/17/95 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HR 4 pass the House. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall HR 4 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 4 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Elton, MacLean Excused: B.Davis, Nicholia And so, HR 4 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0057 HR 5 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 5 Establishing a House Special Committee on Fisheries. The following fiscal note was published: Zero fiscal note, House Rules Committee, 1/17/95 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HR 5 pass the House. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall HR 5 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 5 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Brice Excused: B.Davis, Nicholia And so, HR 5 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0058 HR 6 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6 Establishing a House Special Committee on Oil and Gas. The following fiscal note was published: Zero fiscal note, House Rules Committee, 1/17/95 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HR 6 pass the House. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall HR 6 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 6 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: MacLean Excused: B.Davis, Nicholia And so, HR 6 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0059 LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Gilbert Ollestad By Senators Pearce, Torgerson; Representatives B.Davis, G.Davis, Foster, James, Kubina, Mackie, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - John C. Doyle By Representatives Mulder, Brice, B.Davis, Foster, James, Kubina, Mackie, Nicholia, Sanders, Toohey, Willis In Memoriam - Elizabeth "Betty" Leonard By Senator Salo; Representatives Navarre, Brice, B.Davis, Foster, James, Kubina, Mackie, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Sanders, Willis UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House as noted: Representative Kubina - from 6:40 p.m., January 18 to plane time, January 21, 1995 Representative G.Davis - from 6:30 a.m., January 20 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, January 23, 1995 Representative Sanders - from 8:00 a.m., January 23 to plane time, January 26, 1995 Representative Bunde - from 6:00 p.m., January 27 to 9:00 p.m., plane time, January 29, 1995 There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0060 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House recess until 7:50 p.m., for a joint session for the Governor's State of the State Address. There being no objection, the House recessed at 11:02 a.m. AFTER RECESS The House was called back to order at 8:00 p.m. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE Speaker Phillips called the House to order and, in accordance with the Uniform Rules, turned the gavel over to President Pearce who called the joint session to order at 8:01 p.m. The purpose of the joint session was to hear the State of the State Address by the Honorable Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. President Pearce introduced Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alaska. President Pearce introduced Susan Knowles, First Lady of the State of Alaska and the Knowles' children, Devon, Luke and Sara. President Pearce introduced the Governor's Chief of Staff, Jim Ayers and Legislative Director, Pat Pourchot. President Pearce introduced the following cabinet members: 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0061 Commissioner Gerald Covey Department of Education Attorney General Bruce Botelho Department of Law President Jerome Komisar University of Alaska Commissioner Mark Boyer (designee) Department of Administration Commissioner Willie Hensley (designee) Department of Commerce and Economic Development Commissioner Mike Irwin (designee) Department of Community and Regional Affairs Commissioner Gene Burden (designee) Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Karen Perdue (designee) Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Tom Cashen (designee) Department of Labor Major General Jake Lestenkof (designee) Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Commissioner John Shively (designee) Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Ron Otte (designee) Department of Public Safety Commissioner Wilson Condon (designee) Department of Revenue Commissioner Joe Perkins (designee) Department of Transportation and Public Facilities 1995-01-17 House Journal Page 0062 President Pearce appointed Representative Mackie and Senator Salo to escort the Governor to the joint session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Governor's entrance into the House Chamber. Governor Knowles was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Pearce. Governor Knowles' State of the State Address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 1. Governor Knowles received a standing ovation and was escorted from the Chamber by Representative Mackie and Senator Salo. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Pearce adjourned the joint session at 8:37 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 8:38 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., January 18, 1995. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk