Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-03-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-03-06 Senate Journal Page 2630 SB 175 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am which had been held on reconsideration (page 2570) and placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 2628) was before the Senate. Senator Adams moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 6. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 6 : On page 3, after line 32 after the word cell; insert the following: except if the item is privately purchased and only if the item has been approved by the facility superintendent for purposes of education, training, or reward for positive behavior; Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Donley objected. 1996-03-06 Senate Journal Page 2631 SB 175 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CS SSSB 175(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Rieger, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Ellis, Salo and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Donley moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 7. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 2, line 10, following "facility": Insert "operated by the state" Page 3, line 9, after "provide": Insert "in a state correctional facility operated by the state" Page 3, line 28, after "prisoner": Insert "held in a state correctional facility operated by the state" 1996-03-06 Senate Journal Page 2632 SB 175 Page 4, following line 21: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) The commissioner may determine whether the provisions of (a) of this section shall apply to correctional facilities that are not operated by the state and may negotiate with a provider of services for the detention and confinement of persons held under authority of state law under contract or agreement whether the work requirements and living conditions set out in (a) of this section shall apply to persons held under authority of state law at a facility operated under contract or agreement." Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Without objection, Amendment No. 7 was adopted. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Donley moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 8. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 3, line 31: Delete "a television," Page 4, following line 21: Insert new subsections to read: "(b) On and after January1, 1997, the commissioner may not allow a prisoner who, under AS 33.30.011(2), has been classified as maximum custody, to possess a television in the prisoner's cell. (c) Subject to (d) of this section, on and after January1, 1997, the commissioner may allow a prisoner who, under AS 33.30.011(2), has been classified as other than maximum custody to possess a television in the prisoner's cell only if the prisoner 1996-03-06 Senate Journal Page 2633 SB 175 (1) has attained a high school diploma or general education development diploma or the equivalent; (2) is actively engaged in an educational, vocational training, or employment program; (3) has satisfied all restitution orders entered by the court as part of the prisoner's sentence and, if applicable, is actively engaged in a treatment plan, counseling, or rehabilitation program ordered by the court as part of the prisoner's sentence; and (4) pays for the expense of providing the television or cable television service. (d) The commissioner shall use appropriate technology to screen programs received by prisoners under (c) of this section." Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CS SSSB 175(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Lincoln, Pearce, Taylor, Zharoff Excused: Ellis, Salo and so, Amendment No. 8 was adopted. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Zharoff moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 9. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 1996-03-06 Senate Journal Page 2634 SB 175 Senator Zharoff offered Amendment No. 9 : Page 3, line 20 after Army: Insert: and use Alaska salmon to the greatest extent possible Senator Zharoff moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Senator Leman offered the following amendment to Amendment No. 9: In the amendment: delete: possible insert: practicable Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the amendment to Amendment No. 9. Without objection, the amendment to Amendment No. 9 was adopted. Senator Green offered the following second amendment to Amendment No. 9: In the amendment, after Alaska: Insert: farm products and Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the second amendment to Amendment No. 9. Without objection, the second amendment to Amendment No. 9 was adopted. Without objection, Amendment No. 9 as amended was adopted. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. 1996-03-06 Senate Journal Page 2635 SB 175 The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am An Act relating to correctional institutions and their administration, and to services provided to prisoners; amending the definition of `severely medically disabled' applicable to prisoners seeking special medical parole; and amending provisions of the correctional industries program, and extending the termination date of the Correctional Industries Commission and the program pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CS SSSB 175(FIN) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 14 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Rieger Excused: Ellis, Salo and so, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.