Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-02-28 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2561 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday Fifty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:18 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Ellis, Sharp were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by Samira Samimi-Moore of the Juneau Baha'i Faith. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O Thou compassionate Lord, Thou who art generous and able! We are servants of Thine sheltered beneath Thy providence. Cast Thy glance of favor upon us. Give light to our eyes, hearing to our ears, and understanding and love to our hearts. Render our souls joyous and happy through Thy glad tidings. O Lord! Point out to us the pathway of Thy kingdom and resuscitate all of us through the breaths of the Holy Spirit. Bestow upon us life everlasting and confer upon us never-ending honor. Unify mankind and illumine the world of humanity. May we all follow Thy pathway, long for Thy good pleasure and seek the mysteries of Thy kingdom. O God! Unite us and connect our hearts with Thy indissoluble bond. Verily, Thou art the Giver, Thou art the Kind One and Thou art the Almighty. `Abdu'l-Baha Senator Taylor led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. 2561 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2562 CERTIFICATION Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fiftieth and fifty-first legislative days and Senate Journal Supplement No. 10 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 20 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letter of February 28 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 names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted: Board of Game Greg Roczicka - Bethel Appointed: 02/23/96; Expires: 01/31/99 Anne K. Ruggles - Fairbanks Appointed: 01/31/93; Reappointed: 02/23/96; Expires: 01/31/99 Victor Van Ballenberghe - Anchorage Appointed: 02/23/96; Expires: 01/31/99 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE SB 123 Message dated February 26, stating the House has adopted the report of the Free Conference Committee considering CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) am H and CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN), thus passing: FREE CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2563 SB 123 An Act relating to student loan programs and fees for review of postsecondary education institutions; relating to a postsecondary student exchange program administered by the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education; and providing for an effective date. The Senate adopted FREE CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123 on February 23. The bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. Message of February 26 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 172 HOUSE BILL NO. 172 am BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to kindergarten programs and compulsory education; to identification required upon enrollment in a public school; to those grades that constitute elementary, junior, and secondary school; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 468 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 468(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act making supplemental appropriations for the expenses of state government and making and amending appropriations; ratifying certain state expenditures; and providing for an effective date. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2564 HB 468 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation, 1995 Annual Report from Pat Lardner, Executive Director in accordance with AS 14.40.866 National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska, Impact Mitigation Program, Annual Report, January 1996 from Remond Henderson, Director, Division of Administrative Services, Department of Community and Regional Affairs in accordance with AS 37.05.530 Alaska Minerals Commission, 1996 Annual Report from Earl Beistline, Chairman in accordance with AS 44.33.431 Geophysical Institute, Biennial Report, 1993 - 1994 from University of Alaska Fairbanks Income and Excise Audit Division, Annual Report, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1995 from Larry E. Meyers, Director, Income and Excise Audit Division, Department of Revenue STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SSCR 1 The Resources Committee considered SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Disapproving Executive Order No. 92, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(RES) 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2565 SSCR 1 Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Pearce, Frank, Halford, Taylor. Signing do not pass: Senators Hoffman, Lincoln. Zero fiscal note for the resolution and Committee Substitute published today from the Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SSCR 2 The Resources Committee considered SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Disapproving Executive Order No. 95. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Pearce, Frank, Halford, Taylor. Signing do not pass: Senators Hoffman, Lincoln. Zero fiscal note published today from the Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SSCR 3 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Disapproving Executive Order No. 97. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Leman, Miller. Signing do not pass: Senator Salo. Signing do not pass - expensive mistake: Senator Ellis. Zero fiscal note published today from the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SR 5 The Resources Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5 Relating to the federal government's failure to abide by the intent of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Halford, Taylor, Pearce, Hoffman. Zero fiscal note published today from the Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2566 SR 6 The Resources Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6 Endorsing passage of S. 506 and H.R. 1580, measures making responsible changes in the Mining Law of 1872, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Halford, Taylor, Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Zero fiscal note for the resolution and Committee Substitute published today from the Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 32 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the constitutional defense council. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Green. Signing do not pass: Senator Adams. Fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 274 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 274 An Act relating to the noise levels of airports and sport shooting facilities and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(TRA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senator Lincoln. Signing do pass: Senator Green. Zero fiscal notes for the bill and Committee Substitute published today from Department of Law, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2567 HB 57 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 57 An Act relating to driver's licensing; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(TRA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Rieger, Chair, Senators Lincoln, Taylor. Signing do pass: Senator Green. Fiscal note for the Senate Committee Substitute published today from Department of Public Safety. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 392 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 392 am An Act relating to the reinstatement of dissolved Native village corporations, and to the affirmative vote necessary to amend the articles of incorporation of Native village corporations to authorize the classification of directors. Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senators Kelly, Hoffman, Phillips. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Department of Community and Regional Affairs. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 168 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 168 An Act relating to financial institutions. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Duncan, Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2568 SB 197 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 197 An Act prohibiting increases in health insurance premiums if the insured is a victim of domestic violence. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 266 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 266 An Act relating to the Creamer's Field Goose Classic. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Sharp, Duncan, Pearce. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 127 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(JUD) An Act relating to penalties for certain offenses committed against a peace officer, fire fighter, correctional employee, emergency medical technician, paramedic, ambulance attendant, or other emergency responders. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Sharp, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. HJR 24 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(FSH) Relating to reduction of wanton waste in North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea fisheries. Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Sharp, Duncan, Salo. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Fish and Game. The resolution is on today's calendar. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2569 RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 175 Senator Duncan requested that the reconsideration on 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 be taken up. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am was before the Senate on reconsideration. Amendment No. 3 was not offered. Senator Salo moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 4. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Salo offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 3, Delete lines 31-32 Page 4, Delete lines 17-19 Page 4, after line 21: Insert a new subsection to read: (3) allow a prisoner in a pre-trial or maximum security prison to (A) possess a television or a computer in the prisoner's cell; (B) use a computer other than those that may be provided by the correctional facility; the use may be only as part of the prisoner's employment or vocational training. Senator Salo moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2570 SB 175 CS SSSB 175(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Rieger, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Ellis, Sharp and so, Amendment No. 4 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. 5. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 4, line 17: Delete: that may be provided Insert: approved Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Without objection, Amendment No. 5 was adopted. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held on reconsideration to the March 6 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(FIN) am will appear on the March 6 calendar. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2571 CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 168 SENATE BILL NO. 168 An Act relating to financial institutions was read the second time. 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. SENATE BILL NO. 168 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 168 An Act relating to financial institutions pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 168 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Donley Excused: Ellis, Sharp and so, SENATE BILL NO. 168 passed the Senate. Senator Donley gave notice of reconsideration (taken up on page 2576). SB 197 SENATE BILL NO. 197 An Act prohibiting increases in health insurance premiums if the insured is a victim of domestic violence was read the second time. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2572 SB 197 Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2512. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 197(L&C) An Act relating to insurance covering an insured who is a victim of domestic violence and requiring certain disclosures by an insurer was adopted and read the second time. Senators Pearce, Zharoff, Lincoln 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. 197(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 197(L&C) An Act relating to insurance covering an insured who is a victim of domestic violence and requiring certain disclosures by an insurer pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 197(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Ellis, Sharp and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 197(L&C) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 266 SENATE BILL NO. 266 An Act relating to the Creamer's Field Goose Classic was read the second time. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2573 SB 266 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. SENATE BILL NO. 266 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 266 An Act relating to the Creamer's Field Goose Classic pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 266 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, Rieger, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Leman, R.Phillips Excused: Ellis, Sharp and so, SENATE BILL NO. 266 passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 127 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(JUD) An Act relating to penalties for certain offenses committed against a peace officer, fire fighter, correctional employee, emergency medical technician, paramedic, ambulance attendant, or other emergency responders was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2426. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(JUD) was adopted and read the second time. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2574 HB 127 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(JUD) An Act relating to penalties for certain offenses committed against a peace officer, fire fighter, correctional employee, emergency medical technician, paramedic, ambulance attendant, or other emergency responders pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 127(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Ellis, Sharp and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 38 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 38(FIN) am S was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 38(FIN) am S An Act relating to criminal sentencing; relating to good time credit; relating to the availability for good time credit for offenders convicted of certain first degree murders; relating to definite sentences, parole, good time credit, pardon, commutation of sentence, modification or reduction of sentence, reprieve, furlough, and service of sentence at a correctional restitution center for offenders with at least three serious felony convictions; and amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 35 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2575 HB 38 SCS CSHB 38(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rule Change YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Ellis, Sharp and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 38(FIN) am S passed the Senate. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the Court Rule change. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 24 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(FSH) Relating to reduction of wanton waste in North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea fisheries, was read the second time. Senators Taylor, Torgerson, Leman, Lincoln, Hoffman, Salo, Zharoff, Duncan, Halford 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. 24(FSH) was read the third time. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2576 HJR 24 The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(FSH) Relating to reduction of wanton waste in North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea fisheries, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 24(FSH) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Ellis, Sharp and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(FSH) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 168 Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 168 An Act relating to financial institutions be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 168 was before the Senate in third reading on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 168 An Act relating to financial institutions pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2577 SB 168 SB 168 Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Frank, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Ellis, Sharp and so, SENATE BILL NO. 168 passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. CITATIONS Honoring - Shara Crandall, Miss America Coed 1995 Senator(s) Green, Halford, Taylor, Pearce, Leman, Hoffman, Duncan, Zharoff, Lincoln, Kelly Representative(s) Kohring Honoring - 2nd Battalion, 297 Infantry, Alaska National Guard Representative(s) Ivan, Kott, Mulder, Foster, G. Phillips, Davies, Willis Senator(s) Hoffman, Taylor, Donley, Pearce, Leman, Adams, Duncan, Zharoff, Lincoln, Kelly, Halford, Rieger In Memoriam - Heidi Elizabeth Wold Senator(s) Green, Taylor, Pearce, Leman, Duncan, Zharoff, Lincoln, Kelly, Halford 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. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2578 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 270 President Pearce added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 270 An Act relating to juveniles; relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile courts; relating to the release of juveniles; and relating to records concerning juveniles. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 280 Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 280 An Act relating to the mandatory incorporation of certain boroughs in the unorganized borough. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 289 Senators Green, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 289 An Act relating to runaway minors and their families or legal custodians. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senators Rieger, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Halford, Torgerson, Leman, Frank, Donley, Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that they be excused from a call of the Senate on March 6, through plane time. Without objection, Senators Rieger, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Halford, Torgerson, Leman, Frank, Donley, Hoffman were excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SB 168 SENATE BILL NO. 168 An Act relating to financial institutions was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2579 SB 197 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 197(L&C) An Act relating to insurance covering an insured who is a victim of domestic violence and requiring certain disclosures by an insurer was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 38 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 38(FIN) am S An Act relating to criminal sentencing; relating to good time credit; relating to the availability for good time credit for offenders convicted of certain first degree murders; relating to definite sentences, parole, good time credit, pardon, commutation of sentence, modification or reduction of sentence, reprieve, furlough, and service of sentence at a correctional restitution center for offenders with at least three serious felony convictions; and amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 35 was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 127 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(JUD) An Act relating to penalties for certain offenses committed against a peace officer, fire fighter, correctional employee, emergency medical technician, paramedic, ambulance attendant, or other emergency responders was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., February 29, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1996 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2580 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 28 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 280MANDATORY INCORP OF CERTAIN BOROUGHS SB 287UNINCORP. COMMUNITY MATCHING GRANTS SB 293CAP PROJ MATCHING GRANT FOR INDIAN RESERV BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 01 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 28 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED BUDGET STRATEGIES FEB 29 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 28 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 244CALCULATION OF STATE AID TO EDUCATION <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> SB 225STUDENT ACCESS TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS SB 188VIDEOTAPE INTERVIEW OF ABUSED MINOR 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2581 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED MAR 01 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 28 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 158CIVIL LIABILITY MAR 01 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 29 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 186LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS HB 382BOARD OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS HB 404BOARD OF CHIROPRACTORS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 28 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + OVERSIGHT HEARING: NAVIGABLE WATERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 01 FRIDAY 11:30 AM -- CHAIRMAN WILL BE AT HOMER LIO -- WORK SESSION ON FOLLOWING BILL: + SB 198HOMER AIRPORT CRITICAL HAB. AREA MAR 01 FRIDAY 2:00 PM -- CHAIRMAN WILL BE AT KENAI LIO -- WORK SESSION ON FOLLOWING BILL: + HB 191MANAGEMENT OF STATE LAND AND RESOURCES ---------------------------------------- 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2582 RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 28 WEDNESDAY 12:50 PM MEETING RECESSED TO 9:00 A.M. 2/29, BELTZ RM. SB 134ATWOOD CHAIR OF JOURNALISM AT U OF AA HB 42ABSENTEE VOTING & USE OF FAX PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT: JIM EASON BELTZ RM 211 FEB 29 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SSCR 1DISAPPROVING EXECUTIVE ORDER 92 SSCR 2DISAPPROVING EXECUTIVE ORDER 95 SSCR 3DISAPPROVING EXECUTIVE ORDER 97 SB 134ATWOOD CHAIR OF JOURNALISM AT U OF AA HB 42ABSENTEE VOTING & USE OF FAX PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT: JIM EASON ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 29 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 181PROHIBITED HIGHWAY ADVERTISING SB 191ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM + SB 207REVENUE BONDS: WATER & WASTE PROJECTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 29 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 07 THURSDAY 5:00 PM -- PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE -- STATEWIDE OPERATIONS PART 3: - CORRECTIONAL CENTERS (CONTINUED) ...MAT-SU CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...PALMER CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...SIXTH AVENUE CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...SPRING CREEK CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...WILDWOOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER ...YUKON-KUSKOKWIM CORRECTIONAL CENTER 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2583 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED CORRECTIONS CONTINUED MAR 11 MONDAY 1:00 PM STATEWIDE OPERATIONS PART 4: - COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR - NORTHERN REGION PROBATION - SOUTHCENTRAL REGION PROBATION - SOUTHEAST REGION PROBATION - POINT MACKENZIE REHABILITATION PROGRAM - COMMUNITY JAILS MAR 18 MONDAY 1:00 PM UNFINISHED BUSINESS BUDGET CLOSE-OUT ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 29 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BRU'S: - CORRESPONDENCE STUDY - MT. EDGECUMBE BOARDING SCHOOL - TEACHING AND LEARNING SUPPORT MAR 07 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BRU'S: - EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION - SCHOOL FINANCE - COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BRU'S: - KOTZEBUE TECHNICAL CENTER - ALASKA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION MAR 14 THURSDAY 3:30 PM BRU'S: - ALASKA STATE LIBRARY - ALASKA STATE MUSEUMS - ALASKA POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION MAR 21 THURSDAY 3:30 PM UNFINISHED BUSINESS BUDGET CLOSE-OUT ---------------------------------------- 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2584 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 28 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM -- PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE -- ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BRU MAR 08 FRIDAY 9:00 AM STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICES MAR 13 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE MAR 25 MONDAY 9:00 AM FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION & OPERATIONS BRU CLEAN WATER FUND ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE FINANCE 532 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 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 1996-02-28 Senate Journal Page 2585 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER FEB 29 THURSDAY 10:15 AM EXECUTIVE ORDERS