Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-02-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0403 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 27, 1995 Forty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:19 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Lincoln, Sharp were excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Kelly was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Dale Sarles of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Petersburg. Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Be among us with power, O God. Uplift us, and make us whole. Love us deeply so we may remember we are loveable. May the busyness of this day not make us insensitive to one another. Give us the ability to see good things in unexpected places, and talents in unexpected people. And give us the grace to tell them so. Amen. Senator Miller led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the thirty-ninth, fortieth, forty-first and forty-second legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 403 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0404 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letter of February 24 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: Department of Fish and Game Commissioner designee Frank Rue The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 76 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 76 "An Act relating to salaries for officers and employees of the state who are not members of a collective bargaining unit; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Duncan. Signing no recommendation: Senators Miller, Torgerson, Salo. Fiscal notes published today from Legislative Affairs Agency, Alaska Court System, Department of Administration. SENATE BILL NO. 76 was referred to the Finance Committee. SCR 8 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Approving the revised open meetings guidelines proposed by the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Salo. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Rules Committee. The resolution is on today's calendar. 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0405 SCR 8 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, it was so ordered. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 100 SENATE BILL NO. 100 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act relating to unfair discrimination against a physician assistant or acupuncturist under a group health insurance policy." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 101 SENATE BILL NO. 101 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to adjustments to royalty reserved to the state to encourage otherwise uneconomic production of oil and gas; relating to the depositing of royalties and royalty sale proceeds in the Alaska permanent fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. Fiscal note published today from Department of Natural Resources. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Revenue, Department of Natural Resources. Governor's transmittal letter dated February 27: Dear President Pearce: 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0406 SB 101 Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the reduction of royalties reserved to the state to encourage otherwise uneconomic production of oil and gas from marginal fields and to prolong the production life of declining fields. The bill would change existing royalty reduction provisions to grant the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources greater discretion to provide royalty relief to lessees when necessary and clarify the commissioner's authority to grant such relief under various provisions in AS38.05.180. The proposed changes will require the lessee to make a clear and convincing showing that a royalty reduction is necessary and is in the best interest of the state. The commissioner may condition granting of a royalty reduction in any way necessary to protect the state's best interests, such as increasing the state's royalty share if the price of oil or gas rises. Finally, the bill maintains the royalty contributions to the permanent fund so that the fund would never receive a royalty less than that provided under existing statutes. I urge your favorable action on this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CITATIONS Honoring - Charles Brewster Senator(s) Green, Kelly, Duncan, Donley, Lincoln, Zharoff, Pearce, Halford, Leman, Salo, Rieger, Taylor 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0407 Honoring - Klawock "Chieftains" Girls Basketball Team, 1995 Southeast Region 5, 1A Tournament Champs Representative(s) Mackie Senator(s) Zharoff, Green, Kelly, Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Lincoln, Leman, Pearce, Salo, Taylor Commemorating Black History Month - February 1-28, 1995 Representative(s) B. Davis Senator(s) Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Ellis, Zharoff, Pearce, Salo, Taylor Honoring - North Star Elementary School, Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Representative(s) Green Senator(s) Salo, Green, Kelly, Duncan, Hoffman, Donley, Lincoln, Leman, Pearce, Taylor Honoring - Service "Cougars" 1994 State Football Champions Representative(s) Green Senator(s) Salo, Rieger, Green, Kelly, Duncan, Hoffman, Donley, Lincoln, Leman, Pearce, Taylor In Memoriam - Joseph "Joey" Jackovich Representative(s) Kelly, Brice Senator(s) Sharp, Frank, Miller, Green, Duncan, Hoffman, Lincoln, Zharoff, Halford, Taylor Honoring - Bethel "Lady Warriors" Basketball Team Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Kelly, Adams, Duncan, Lincoln, Leman, Zharoff, Pearce, Green, Taylor Honoring - Bethel "Warriors" Basketball Team Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Kelly, Adams, Duncan, Lincoln, Leman, Zharoff, Pearce, Green, Taylor Honoring - Bethel "Warriors" Cheerleaders and Team Mascot Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Kelly, Adams, Duncan, Lincoln, Leman, Zharoff, Pearce, Green, Taylor 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0408 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 Honoring - John W. Sibert, Ph.D. Senator(s) Pearce, Ellis, Rieger, Halford, Taylor, Miller, Leman, Frank, Duncan, Zharoff, Green 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 28, 1995. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1995 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0409 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 27 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 01 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 03 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 520 MAR 01 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM -- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS -- SB 19 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS TO BE IN ANCHORAGE SB 37 END PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND HOLD HARMLESS SB 40 APPROP: AHFC TO GENERAL FUND SB 84 APPROP: TO PERMANENT FUND PRINCIPAL MAR 02 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 1 REVIEW OF FEDERALLY MANDATED PROGRAMS SB 5 ELECTION BALLOTS SB 70 PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM SB 78 ALCOHOL SALES IN HOTEL ROOMS MAR 03 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0410 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 27 MONDAY 9:00 AM --MEETING POSTPONED-BILLS HELD OVER TO 3/1/95-- SB 83 COMMR OF ED TO SERVE AT GOV'S PLEASURE SJR 17 NAT'L ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 28 TUESDAY 3:30 PM JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE HESS CONFIRMATION HEARING ON BOARD OF EDUCATION APPOINTMENTS --NOTE TIME, DATE AND LOCATION CHANGES-- MAR 01 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 88 PILOT PROGRAM FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS SB 27 MISC. GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS SB 15 EXTEND FOSTER CARE REVIEW PANEL BILLS HELD FROM 3/1/95: SB 83 COMMR OF ED TO SERVE AT GOV'S PLEASURE SJR 17 NAT'L ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 03 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 27 MONDAY 1:30 PM <BILLS HELD OVER FROM 2/22/95> SB 46 PROSECUTE JUVENILE AS ADULT IN DIST. CT. SB 82 DRIVER'S LIC REVOCATION;ALCOHOL/DRUGS SB 3 ANTITRUST EXEMPTION FOR FISHERMEN SB 21 FINES FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING VIOLATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: SB 14 INCREASED PENALTIES FOR JOYRIDING SB 10 CRIMINAL DISCOVERY RULES MAR 01 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 4 DWI LAWS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 03 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0411 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 53 OMNIBUS INSURANCE REFORM SB 94 WORKERS' COMP FOR WORK-STUDY STUDENTS SB 95 INSURANCE AGAINST UNINSURED DRIVERS MAR 07 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 25 REPEAL VEGETABLE DEALER LICENSING SB 58 USE OF TITLE "INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST" SB 99 ARCHITECT, ENGINEER & SURVEYOR REGULATION SB 43 ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 27 MONDAY 3:30 PM HJR 27 EXEMPT ALASKA FROM FED CLEAN WATER ACT SB 93 DISPOSAL OF LAND ALONG THE DALTON HWY HB 121 SALVAGE TIMBER SALES BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 01 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA BRIEFING: KARL OHLS WESTERN ALASKA FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 03 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 16 INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA SB 56 RIGHTS IN TIDE/SUBMERGED LAND BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 FEB 27 MONDAY 9:00 AM SCR 8 APPROVING LEG. OPEN MEETINGS GUIDELINES SB 47 APUC EXTENSION AND REGULATORY COST CHARGE FEB 28 TUESDAY 0:00 AM SENATE COMPUTER/SOFTWARE PROPOSAL TO MEET UPON ADJOURNMENT ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 28 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 72 VOLUNTEERS AND EMPLOYEES OF NONPROFITS SB 92 AHFC SUBJECT TO EXEC. BUDGET ACT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0412 STATE AFFAIRS CONTINUED MAR 02 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SB 80 MUNICIPAL POLICE SERVICES HCR 5 PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY HCR 8 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH HCR 11 SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 1995 <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 02 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 86 COMMEMORATIVE GOLD RUSH LICENSE PLATES PRESENTATION BY THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 520 FEB 27 MONDAY 1:30 PM OVERVIEWS OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND POINT MACKENZIE PROGRAM: FY95 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST AND PROJECTED FY96 REQUEST MAR 01 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM OVERVIEWS OF INSTITUTIONS, INMATE PROGRAMS AND CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES: FY95 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST AND PROJECTED FY96 REQUEST MAR 03 FRIDAY 1:30 PM OVERVIEWS OF GOVERNOR'S 12/15 BUDGET, KNOWLES BUDGET AMENDMENTS, AND COMMUNITY JAILS TRANSFER FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM SENATE FINANCE 520 MAR 07 TUESDAY 1:30 PM COURT SYSTEM OPERATING BUDGET OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0413 EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 520 MAR 02 THURSDAY 3:00 PM OVERVIEWS OF ALASKA POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION AND STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION -- NOTE TIME CHANGE -- ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 520 FEB 28 TUESDAY 9:00 AM COMMISSIONER'S OVERVIEW OF FY96 BUDGET, OVERVIEWS OF STATEWIDE PROGRAMS BRU AND ADMINISTRATION BRU (EXCEPT FOR RESPONSE FUND ADMINISTRATION COMPONENT) MAR 02 THURSDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 07 TUESDAY 8:00 AM COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 520 FEB 28 TUESDAY 2:00 PM HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- LAW SENATE FINANCE 520 MAR 02 THURSDAY 1:30 PM DEPARTMENT OF LAW OPERATING BUDGET OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 520 FEB 28 TUESDAY 3:30 PM JOINT HOUSE AND SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING: FORESTRY/AGRICULTURE ---------------------------------------- 1995-02-27 Senate Journal Page 0414 PUBLIC SAFETY FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 FEB 28 TUESDAY 4:00 PM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S REQUEST FOR THE FY95 SUPPLEMENTAL BILLS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 MAR 01 WEDNESDAY 3:00 PM DOTPF REQUEST FOR FY95 SUPPLEMENTAL BILL JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 MAR 02 THURSDAY 4:00 PM OVERVIEW OF ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION MAR 16 THURSDAY 4:00 PM OVERVIEW OF ALASKA PERMANENT FUND CORPORATION OTHER COMMITTEES CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 01 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES OVERVIEW: INVEST IN OUR CHILDREN ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 27 MONDAY 12:00 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- MINORITY CAUCUS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 27 MONDAY 11:35 AM MINORITY CAUCUS