Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-02-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0257 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday February 14, 1995 Thirtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:15 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Donley was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Larry Olson of the Eagle Wings Community Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, be with the men and women of this Senate. Their tasks are many. The hours they work are long. The advice, counsel and testimony they receive are often at cross purposes. Fill them with a thirst for justice. Bless them with an impatience for the petty and the trivial. Grant them vision that sees even beyond our grandchildren's days. We also pray for their families, whether they be here in Juneau or elsewhere across this great land. Hear the prayers we bring before You silently now. In Your name we ask these things. Amen. Senator Halford led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. 257 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0258 CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh, twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letter of February 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 name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted: Violent Crimes Compensation Board Alison A. Lauber, M.D. - Bethel Appointed: 02/07/95; Expires: 12/15/97 The appointment was referred to the Judiciary Committee. The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Letter of February 13 was read: Dear President Pearce: I am pleased to present to you for confirmation the appointments of my commissioner designees named below. These names are presented to the Legislature for confirmation in accordance with AS 39.05.080(1) and the Alaska Constitution, art. III, sec. 25. The appointments I am presenting for confirmation are as follows: Department of Administration Mark Boyer - Juneau Appointed: 12/30/94 Department of Environmental Conservation Gene Burden - Juneau Appointed: 01/16/95 Department of Labor Tom Cashen - Juneau Appointed: 01/03/95 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0259 Department of Revenue Wilson Condon - Juneau Appointed: 02/01/95 Department of Commerce and Economic Development Willie Hensley - Juneau Appointed: 01/03/95 Department of Community and Regional Affairs Mike Irwin - Juneau Appointed: 01/03/95 Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Jake Lestenkof - Fort Richardson Appointed: 01/16/95 Department of Public Safety Ron Otte - Juneau Appointed: 12/19/94 Department of Health and Social Services Karen Perdue - Juneau Appointed: 01/03/95 Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Joe Perkins - Juneau Appointed: 01/16/95 Department of Corrections Margaret Pugh - Juneau Appointed: 12/13/94 Department of Natural Resources John Shively - Juneau Appointed: 02/08/95 I understand that on February 9, 1995, you referred a list of commissioner designees to various committees for confirmation hearings and that hearings have been scheduled (1995 Senate J. 220- 221). Please be advised that this action had no legal effect in the confirmation process because I had not at that time presented the names of my commissioners to the Legislature for confirmation. However, in the interests of preserving legislative time, the commissioners will appear at the committee hearings as currently scheduled. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0260 You will note that I have not presented Attorney General Bruce Botelho for confirmation because the Legislature has already confirmed his appointment. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor The appointments were referred on February 9, page 220. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Letter of February 13 was read: Dear President Pearce: I am pleased to present to you for confirmation the appointments of the persons named below to the boards and commissions designated. These names are presented to the Legislature for confirmation in accordance with AS 39.05.080(1) and the Alaska Constitution, art. III sec. 27. The appointments I am presenting for confirmation are as follows: State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors D. Lance Mearig, P.E. - Juneau Appointed: 07/05/94 Expires: 07/01/98 Mary Ann W. Pease - Anchorage Appointed: 08/10/94 Expires: 07/01/98 Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Joseph N. Faulhaber - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/10/94 Expires: 06/30/97 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Patricia G. Conners-Allen, D.C. - Juneau Appointed: 09/02/92 Reappointed: 07/29/94 Expires: 07/15/98 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0261 Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners James W. Henkelman, L.C.S.W. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/93 Reappointed: 07/01/94 Expires: 07/01/98 Colleen C. Patrick-Riley - Anchorage Appointed: 02/27/92 Reappointed: 07/01/94 Expires: 07/01/98 Board of Education Mary Ann Eininger - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/10/95 Expires: 01/31/99 Robert Gottstein - Anchorage Appointed: 02/10/95 Expires: 01/31/00 Abbe Hensley - Anchorage Appointed: 02/10/95 Expires: 01/31/00 R. Weaver Ivanoff - Unalakleet Appointed: 02/10/95 Expires: 01/31/99 Marilyn Webb - Juneau Appointed: 02/10/95 Expires: 01/31/97 Michael P. Williams - Akiak Appointed: 02/10/95 Expires: 01/31/98 Board of Fisheries Trefon Angasan - Anchorage Appointed: 01/31/92 Reappointed: 02/09/95 Expires: 01/31/98 Virgil L. Umphenour - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/22/94 Expires: 01/31/96 John R. White - Bethel Appointed: 02/09/95 Expires: 01/31/98 Board of Game Larry Holmes Jr. - Girdwood Appointed: 02/09/95 Expires: 01/31/98 Walter Sampson - Kotzebue Appointed: 02/09/95 Expires: 01/31/98 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Karen J. Mahurin - Kenai Appointed: 08/11/93 Reappointed: 06/30/94 Expires: 06/30/97 Board of Marine Pilots Robert M. Berto - Ketchikan Appointed: 09/30/94 Expires: 06/01/98 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0262 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Mary Lou Madden - Sitka Appointed: 10/07/94 Expires: 07/01/96 William A. McCain - Wasilla Appointed: 09/30/92 Reappointed: 07/01/94 Expires: 07/01/97 Christine A. Niemi - Juneau Appointed: 12/06/93 Reappointed: 07/01/94 Expires: 07/01/97 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Bruno M. Kappes, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 03/22/93 Reappointed: 07/01/94 Expires: 07/01/98 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board C. Russell Lewis - Anchorage Appointed: 07/05/94 Expires: 07/01/95 Darrell F. Smith - Big Lake Appointed: 08/19/88 Reappointed: 08/20/91, 05/08/92, 07/05/94 Expires: 07/01/97 Marc D. Stemp - Bethel Appointed: 08/14/91 Reappointed: 07/05/94 Expires: 07/01/97 Please assign the name of each appointee to a standing committee of the Senate for hearing, report, and recommendation as provided in AS 39.05.080(2)(A). I understand that on February 2, 1995, you referred all of former Governor Hickel's appointments to boards and commissions which were made post-session in 1994 to various committees for confirmation hearings (1995 Senate J. 141-145). Please be advised that this action has no legal effect in the confirmation process because I had not at that time presented the names of any of those persons to the Legislature for confirmation. Any names which were read into the Senate Journal which are not on this list are not submitted to the Legislature for confirmation. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor The appointments were referred on February 2 and 10, pages 141 and 236. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0263 The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE SCR 7 Message of February 10 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Establishing February 12 - 18 as Peaceful Solutions Week. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SJR 7 Message of February 10 was read, stating the House passed SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 with the following amendment and it is returned for consideration: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(STA) Relating to mandates imposed on the states by the federal government. Senator Halford moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0264 SJR 7 HCSSJR 7(STA) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SJR 7? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Lincoln Excused: Donley and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus passing HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(STA) Relating to mandates imposed on the states by the federal government. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(STA) was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message of February 13 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 26 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 26(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act amending Rule 15, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, relating to depositions." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0265 HB 27 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act directing the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification registration system and requiring DNA registration by persons convicted of a felony crime against a person and of minors 16 years of age or older who are adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be a felony crime against a person if committed by an adult; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Reports dated February 13 were read stating: The Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following appointments and recommends that the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Professional Teaching Practices Commission Brian L. Carter William A. McCain Christine A. Niemi Mary Lou Madden, Ph.D. By signing these reports, it does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the appointment during any further sessions. Signing the reports: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Salo, Leman. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0266 Reports dated February 9 were read stating: The Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments: Board of Fisheries Virgil L. Umphenour Signing the report: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators, Frank, Taylor, Pearce. Senator Pearce further signed: I fully support this appointment. Big Game Commercial Services Board Robert A. Hinman Signing the report: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators, Frank, Taylor, Pearce. Report dated February 14 was read stating: The State Affairs Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments: Personnel Board Peter S. Hallgren and reports their recommendations as follows: Signing the report, do confirm: Senator Sharp, Chair. Signing, do confirm - outstanding choice: Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Phillips. SJR 12 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Relating to the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service; relating to the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, strategic plan known as "Reinvention of the Forest Service"; and advocating that implementation of the plan be suspended pending Congressional review and consultation with local governments, and recommended it be replaced with 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0267 SJR 12 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Frank, Taylor, Pearce. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Natural Resources. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 41 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to reports by fishing vessels that are not registered under the laws of the state," and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 41(JUD), entitled: "An Act relating to reports by fishing vessels that are not licensed under the laws of the state." Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Green, Adams. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Fish and Game. SENATE BILL NO. 41 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 66 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 66 "An Act relating to sled dog race classics" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 66(FIN), entitled: "An Act relating to an Iditarod Sweepstakes sled dog race classic." Signing do pass: Senators Halford, Frank, Cochairs, Senator Rieger. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Zharoff, Sharp. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0268 SB 66 SENATE BILL NO. 66 was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 7 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(O&G) am Supporting the lifting of the ban on the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil, requesting the President of the United States to present to the United States Congress a recommendation that it is both in the national interest to lift the ban on the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil and discriminatory to the state to maintain the ban, and endorsing passage of H.R. 70 and S. 70, companion federal legislation to remove restraints on the export of that oil. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Duncan, Pearce, Sharp, Salo. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(O&G) am is on today's calendar. HJR 13 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 (O&G) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Pearce, Duncan, Salo. Senator Miller further signed: do pass. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(O&G) is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 15 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 BY SENATORS, KELLY, Frank, 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0269 SJR 15 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska requiring a runoff election when the candidates for governor and lieutenant governor obtaining the greatest number of votes at the general election do not receive more than 50 percent of the votes cast, and changing the term of office of the governor and the lieutenant governor. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 85 SENATE BILL NO. 85 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, entitled: "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Sectional Analysis for the bill appears in Senate Journal Supplement No. 3. SB 86 SENATE BILL NO. 86 BY SENATOR SHARP, entitled: "An Act relating to issuance of special request commemorative gold rush motor vehicle license plates." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0270 SB 87 SENATE BILL NO. 87 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to community local options for control of alcoholic beverages; relating to the control of alcoholic beverages; relating to the definition of `alcoholic beverage'; relating to purchase and sale of alcoholic beverages; relating to alcohol server education courses; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 1 Senator Halford requested that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) am S Creating the Long Range Financial Planning Commission, be taken up at this time. HOUSE RESOLUTIONS ON RECONSIDERATION HCR 1 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) am S was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Adams moved that the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 3. The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 3?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0271 HCR 1 SCS CSHCR 1(STA)am S Rescind Previous Action Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Donley and so, the Senate failed to rescind its previous action. Senator Duncan moved that the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 1. Senator Halford objected. The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 1?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHCR 1(STA)am S Rescind Previous Action Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Donley and so, the Senate failed to rescind its previous action. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) am S Creating the Long Range Financial Planning Commission, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0272 HCR 1 SCS CSHCR 1(STA)am S On Reconsideration YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Phillips, Zharoff Excused: Donley Taylor changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) am S passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 7 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(O&G) am Supporting the lifting of the ban on the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil, requesting the President of the United States to present to the United States Congress a recommendation that it is both in the national interest to lift the ban on the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil and discriminatory to the state to maintain the ban, and endorsing passage of H.R. 70 and S. 70, companion federal legislation to remove restraints on the export of that oil, was read the second time. Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that she be shown as a cross sponsor on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0273 HJR 7 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(O&G) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(O&G) am Supporting the lifting of the ban on the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil, requesting the President of the United States to present to the United States Congress a recommendation that it is both in the national interest to lift the ban on the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil and discriminatory to the state to maintain the ban, and endorsing passage of H.R. 70 and S. 70, companion federal legislation to remove restraints on the export of that oil, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 7(O&G)am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Donley and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(O&G) am passed the Senate. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. HJR 13 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 (O&G) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production, was read the second time. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 15: Insert: 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0274 HJR 13 WHEREAS the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge comprises a core calving and nursery ground of the Porcupine Caribou herd; and WHEREAS the people residing within the boundaries of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge have relied on caribou for subsistence for thousands of years, and continue to subsist on the Porcupine Caribou herd, a herd that is essential to meet the nutritional, cultural, and spiritual needs of these people; and Page 3, line 3: Delete: . Insert: ; and be it Page 3, line 4: Insert: FURTHER RESOLVED that the Congress join with the state to ensure the continued health and productivity of the Porcupine Caribou herd, and the protection of land, water and wildlife resources during the exploration and development of the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Halford objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 13(O&G) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Phillips, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Donley 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0275 HJR 13 and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senators Kelly, Salo, Phillips, Halford, Miller, Green, Taylor, Torgerson, Leman, Sharp, Frank, Rieger, Pearce moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(O&G) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 (O&G) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 13(O&G) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Lincoln Excused: Donley and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(O&G) passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0276 CITATIONS Honoring - The Robbins Family Senator(s) Zharoff, Duncan, Taylor, Green, Halford, Pearce, Leman Representative(s) Austerman Honoring - RurAL CAP 30th Anniversary Senator(s) Adams, Zharoff, Duncan, Ellis, Pearce, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Hoffman Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS In Memoriam - Arthur Almquist Senator(s) Taylor, Duncan, Halford Representative(s) Williams Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 13 Senator Halford, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to the admissibility of evidence and testimony in criminal and civil proceedings; directing the admissibility into evidence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiles in civil and criminal proceedings; amending Rules 702(a) and 703 of the Alaska Rules of Evidence to modify the rule relating to the basis or foundation for the admissibility of expert opinion testimony that is based on scientific evidence; and amending Rules 401, 403, and 705 of the Alaska Rules of Evidence." Without objection, SENATE BILL NO. 13 was referred to the Rules Committee. 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0277 SJR 13 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Ratifying an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning the balancing of the federal budget. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from February 16 through 19. Without objection, Senator Phillips was excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT HCR 1 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) am S Creating the Long Range Financial Planning Commission, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. ENROLLMENT SCR 7 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Establishing February 12 - 18 as Peaceful Solutions Week, was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:45 a.m., February 14, 1995. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 15, 1995. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:28 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1995 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0278 ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTICE - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 15 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM PRESENTATION BY LOCAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION SB 16 INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA SB 56 RIGHTS IN TIDE/SUBMERGED LAND FEB 17 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 20 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 22 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 20 ALASKA MUNICIPAL BASIC SERVICES PROGRAM -- TELECONFERENCE -- FEB 24 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 15 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS CALENDARS> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 15 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 59 REGULATIONS FOR STUDENT LOANS SB 58 USE OF TITLE "INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST" SB 62 BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR CERTAIN ADOPTEES SB 68 FOOD BANKS;MEAT & SEAFOOD PROCESSORS 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0279 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED FEB 17 FRIDAY 9:00 AM CONFIRMATION HEARING: ..BOARD OF EDUCATION APPOINTEES SB 70 PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 18 SATURDAY 1:00 PM SB 70 PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM -- TELECONFERENCE -- --NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGES-- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 15 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 46 PROSECUTE JUVENILE AS ADULT IN DIST. CT. SB 14 INCREASED PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 16 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 65 ELECTRIC & TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MTG CANCELLED-BILLS HELD OVER FEB 21 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 65 ELECTRIC & TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES <BILL HELD OVER> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 15 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 49 RESTRUCTURE BOARD OF FISHERIES SB 50 RESTRUCTURE BOARD OF GAME BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 17 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 14 TUESDAY 0:00 AM SB 66 SLED DOG RACE CLASSICS TO MEET UPON ADJOURNMENT 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0280 STATE AFFAIRS ROOM 102 FEB 14 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 5 ELECTION BALLOTS SB 51 DISPOSITION OF PERMANENT FUND INCOME SB 54 ELECTRIC & SOLID WASTE REMOVAL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 16 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 16 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 15 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 17 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 16 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 14 TUESDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 16 THURSDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 14 TUESDAY 8:00 AM COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION --MEETING CANCELLED-- 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0281 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED FISH & GAME CONTINUED FEB 15 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM SPORTS FISHERIES HABITAT SUBSISTENCE FEB 20 MONDAY 8:00 AM COMMERCIAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT FEB 22 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY COMMISSION DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 518 FEB 14 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 14 TUESDAY 12:00 PM DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS: HB 105 REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS HB 130 REGULATION ADOPTION PROCEDURES & REVIEW -- MEETING POSTPONED -- ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 16 THURSDAY 3:00 PM OVERSIGHT HEARING AK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXPORT AUTHORITY (AIDEA) OTHER COMMITTEES CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 15 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM OVERVIEW OF "INVEST IN OUR CHILDREN" BY KAREN PERDUE, COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ---------------------------------------- 1995-02-14 Senate Journal Page 0282 JOINT SESSION OF LEGISLATURE HOUSE CHAMBER FEB 21 TUESDAY 11:00 AM HONORABLE FRANK MURKOWSKI, UNITED STATES SENATOR