Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-02-05 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2303 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday Twenty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:06 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Taylor was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Jon Paden of the Juneau Church of Christ. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dearest God, Thank You for this day. Thank You for life. Thank You for the trust given us by fellow Alaskans. May the work done by this body serve the interests of all the people. May we be mindful of the elderly and of the children. Grant Your wisdom in our deliberations that our decisions will serve not only for the moments need, but for generations yet to come. I come to You in the name of life, Jesus Christ. Amen. Senator Rieger led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. The presence of Senator Taylor was noted. CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth legislative days and Senate Journal Supplement No. 9 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2303 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2304 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of February 2 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 57 HOUSE BILL NO. 57 BY REPRESENTATIVES GREEN, Bunde, Toohey, entitled: An Act relating to drivers licensing; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Judiciary and Finance Committees. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 190 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 190 An Act establishing a residency requirement for auctions of state land. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Duncan, Pearce, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on todays calendar. HJR 38 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(FSH) Relating to reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(RLS) Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Duncan, Pearce, Salo. Zero fiscal note for the Senate Committee Substitute published today from the Senate Rules Committee. The resolution is on todays calendar. 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2305 CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 190 SENATE BILL NO. 190 An Act establishing a residency requirement for auctions of state land was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2250. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(RES) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Taylor offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 10: Delete who is a natural person Senator Taylor moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senators Salo, Sharp, Green, Lincoln, Halford, Torgerson, Miller, Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(RES) am was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(RES) am An Act establishing a residency requirement for auctions of state land pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2306 SB 190 CSSB 190(RES) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(RES) am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 38 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(FSH) Relating to reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, was read the second time. Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2304. Senator Adams objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(RLS) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Miller offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2: Delete lines 14, 15 and 16 Senator Miller moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Zharoff objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Rieger moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Rieger was required to vote. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2307 HJR 38 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(RLS) am S was read the third time. Senators Halford, Taylor, Zharoff, Leman, Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(RLS) am S Relating to reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 38(RLS) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38(RLS) am S passed the Senate. Senator Miller gave notice of reconsideration. CITATIONS Honoring - Don Bernard, Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award Representative(s) Willis Senator(s) R. Phillips, Halford, Miller, Green, Salo, Duncan, Taylor, Pearce, Rieger, Zharoff, Kelly, Donley, Lincoln, Leman Honoring - Neil Johannsen Representative(s) Brown, Finkelstein, Toohey Senator(s) Ellis, Green, Leman, Duncan, Taylor, R. Phillips, Rieger, Halford, Zharoff, Kelly, Donley, Lincoln, Frank 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2308 In Memoriam - Pete Olsen Senator(s) Zharoff, Green, Duncan, Taylor, Kelly, Donley, Lincoln, Leman Representative(s) Austerman In Memoriam - Steven A. Maxie, Sr. Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Green, Zharoff, Kelly, Lincoln, Duncan, Halford In Memoriam - John Walker Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Green, Duncan, Taylor, Zharoff, Kelly, Lincoln In Memoriam - Armin Koernig Representative(s) Kubina Senator(s) Lincoln, Green, Leman, Duncan, Taylor, Zharoff, Kelly, Halford, Donley In Memoriam - Arron Austin Mearig Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Kelly, Lincoln, Leman In Memoriam - Charles M. Chuck Peterson Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Green, Duncan, Zharoff, Kelly, Donley, Lincoln 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 248 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 248 An Act establishing the Alaska Health Insurance Corporation and requiring licensed health care providers to comply with certain statutes and regulations relating to the corporation; relating to disability insurance claims processing and to approval of rates for disability insurance, including health insurance; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2309 SB 253 Senators Ellis, Salo moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 253 An Act relating to insurance coverage for costs of prostate cancer detection. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 262 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 262 An Act relating to management of game populations for maximum sustained yield for human harvest and providing for the replacement of areas closed to consumptive uses of game; relating to management of fish and game areas; and amending Rules 79(b) and 82(b)(2), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 188 President Pearce added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 188 An Act relating to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect, and requiring that, as part of the investigation of the reports of suspected child abuse or neglect, all official interviews with children who are alleged to have been abused or neglected be videotaped. The bill was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 191 President Pearce added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 191 An Act relating to election campaigns, election campaign financing, the oversight and regulation of election campaigns by the Alaska Public Offices Commission, the activities of lobbyists that relate to election campaigns, and the definitions of offenses of campaign misconduct; and providing for an effective date. The bill was referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on February 15. Without objection, Senator Sharp was excused. 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2310 ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SB 190 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(RES) am An Act establishing a residency requirement for auctions of state land was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 7, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:31 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1996 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2311 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. + indicates teleconference STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 05 MONDAY 1:30 PM + SB 207REVENUE BONDS: WATER & WASTE PROJECTS FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 229STATE TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SB 20ALASKA MUNICIPAL BASIC SERVICES PROGRAM FEB 09 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 06 TUESDAY 9:00 AM HB 38SENTENCING;3RD SERIOUS FELONY OFFENDER SB 178SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE SB 69REPORTING OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: SJR 14CONFIRMATION OF BD MANAGING PERM FUND SB 89PERMANENT FUND BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF SB 162AGRICULTURAL LAND 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2312 FINANCE CONTINUED FEB 08 THURSDAY 9:00 AM FY 97 DEPARTMENT BUDGET OVERVIEWS: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AK COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 05 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + SB 225STUDENT ACCESS TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS FEB 08 THURSDAY 3:00 PM -- TIME CHANGE TO 3:00 P.M. -- -- LOCATION CHANGE TO CAP. ROOM 532 -- JOINT MEETING WITH (H) HES PRESENTATION OF DISABILITY ISSUES FEB 09 FRIDAY 9:00 AM --RESCHEDULED FROM 2/2/96-- + SB 188VIDEOTAPE INTERVIEW OF ABUSED MINOR ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 05 MONDAY 1:30 PM -- RESCHEDULED FROM 2/2/96 -- SJR 31VOTER APPROVAL:AK STATEHOOD ACT AMENDMENT + SB 238CRUELTY TO ANIMALS FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + SB 52CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER SB 242USE OF FIREARM IN COMMISSION OF FELONY HB 127120-DAY JAIL: ASSAULT ON OFFICERS <BILL HELD OVER FROM 1/31/96 MEETING> FEB 09 FRIDAY 1:30 PM HB 158CIVIL LIABILITY ---------------------------------------- 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2313 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 06 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 239TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS/ADS/DIRECTORIES SB 227POLICE CAN INTERCEPT SOME COMMUNICATIONS FEB 08 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 186LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 05 MONDAY 3:30 PM + SB 240MINING BONDING POOL BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 114HIGH COST MARGINAL OIL WELLS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 09 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 230LEG APPROVE PERM'NT RECREAT'NL RESTRICT'N <BILL POSTPONED UNTIL 2/12/96) BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 12 MONDAY 3:30 PM SB 230LEG APPROVE PERM'NT RECREAT'NL RESTRICT'N <BILL HELD OVER FROM 2/9/96> ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 05 MONDAY 11:35 AM UPON ADJOURNMENT HJR 1REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE HB 120INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 06 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 222AIDEA OPERATIONS/PROJECTS/LOANS + SB 141LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2314 STATE AFFAIRS CONTINUED FEB 08 THURSDAY 3:30 PM -- LOCATION CHANGE, BUTROVICH ROOM 205 -- JT MEETING WITH (H) STATE AFFAIRS + OVERVIEW: LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN ..COMMISSION'S FINAL REPORT (OCT. 1995) OVERVIEW OF FOLLOWING LEGISLATION AS IT RELATES TO THE LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN COMMISSION REPORT AND LEGISLATION: SCR 23LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING (HCR 23) SJR 33CONSTITUTIONAL BUDGET RESERVE FUND (HJR 56) SJR 34CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PERMANENT FUND (HJR 55) SB 233SR. CIT. & DISABLED VET TAX EXEMPTION (HB 444) SB 234INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES (HB 442) SB 235INCREASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TAXES (HB 441) SB 236INCREASE MOTOR FUEL TAX (HB 443) SB 237MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE (HB 445) SB 210INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 06 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 08 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 05 MONDAY 3:30 PM DISCUSSION OF UPCOMING DEPT. OF ADMIN. CONSOLIDATION OF THE ANCHORAGE AND JUNEAU DATA CENTER OPERATIONS ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ALASKA TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL MEASUREMENT STANDARDS 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2315 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED FEB 12 MONDAY 1:30 PM BANKING, SECURITIES & CORPORATION OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FEB 14 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM INVESTMENTS/INSURANCE AK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT & EXPORT AUTH. AK PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION FEB 23 FRIDAY 1:30 PM TRADE & DEVELOPMENT AK SEAFOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE AK SCIENCE & TECH. FOUNDATION AK AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 08 THURSDAY 8:00 AM JT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE DEPT. OF COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS FEB 13 TUESDAY 8:00 AM JT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE DEPT. OF COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS FEB 15 THURSDAY 8:00 AM JT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE DEPT. OF COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS FEB 20 TUESDAY 8:00 AM JT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE DEPT. OF COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS FEB 22 THURSDAY 8:00 AM JT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE DEPT. OF COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS ---------------------------------------- 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2316 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 08 THURSDAY 3:30 PM -- LOCATION CHANGE TO CAPITOL 124 -- ADMINISTRATION BRU FEB 15 THURSDAY 3:30 PM AIR AND WATER BRU CLEAN AIR AND CLEAN WATER FUNDS FEB 22 THURSDAY 3:30 PM STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICES BRU FEB 29 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BRU FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION & OPERATIONS BRU MAR 07 THURSDAY 3:30 PM SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE BRU OIL & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RELEASE ..PREVENTION & RESPONSE FUND ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 06 TUESDAY 3:30 PM GEOGRAPHICAL DEVELOPMENT OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT FEB 13 TUESDAY 3:30 PM FEDERAL OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING MINING DEVELOPMENT WATER DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT - SPECIAL PROJECTS FEB 20 TUESDAY 3:30 PM AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PARKS MANAGEMENT STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2317 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED NATURAL RESOURCES CONTINUED FEB 27 TUESDAY 3:30 PM LAND DEVELOPMENT MENTAL HEALTH LANDS ADMINISTRATION FOREST MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FIRE SUPPRESSION MAR 12 TUESDAY 3:30 PM COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RECORDER'S OFFICE/UCC INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERDEPARTMENTAL DATA PROCESSING FAIRBANKS OFFICE BUILDING CHARGEBACK MAR 19 TUESDAY 3:30 PM PIPELINE COORDINATOR OIL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SPILL RESPONSE ---------------------------------------- REVENUE BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM --LOCATION CHANGE TO HOUSE FINANCE 519-- JOINT WITH LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT PERMANENT FUND CORPORATION W/TRUSTEES FEB 26 MONDAY 3:30 PM PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND DIVISION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE/ADMIN. 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TREASURY DIVISION/AK STATE ..PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD FEB 28 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION + ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD MAR 06 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM OIL & GAS AUDIT DIVISION INCOME AND EXCISE AUDIT DIVISION CHARITABLE GAMING DIVISION 1996-02-05 Senate Journal Page 2318 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM JOINT WITH HOUSE/SENATE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ON REVENUE ..PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND CORPORATION OVERVIEW WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES ..WORK-SESSION COMPARING INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE STATE'S 3 RETIREMENT FUNDS AND THE PERMANENT FUND ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 07 WEDNESDAY 12:15 PM + WORK SESSION OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 06 TUESDAY 12:00 PM PRESENTATION ON THE VALUE OF HEAD START PROGRAMS BY DIRECTORS AND PARENTS OF HEAD START PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT ALASKA ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER FEB 15 THURSDAY 10:30 AM ADDRESS BY U.S. SENATOR TED STEVENS