Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-03-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2825 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday Seventy-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Pearce at 11:10 a.m. The roll showed eleven members present. Senator Hoffman was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Donley, Ellis, Frank, Halford, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Zharoff were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Larry Rorem of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Senator Salo led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventy-third and seventy-fourth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Senator Adams objected. Senator Adams called the Senate. The presence of Senator Ellis was noted. Senator Miller, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2825 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2826 RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 105 Senator Adams requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(FIN) An Act relating to a requirement that a parent, guardian, or custodian consent before certain minors receive an abortion; establishing a judicial bypass procedure by which a minor may petition a court for authorization to consent to an abortion without consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian; amending the definition of `abortion'; and amending Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 40 and 79; Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure 204, 210, 212, 213, 508, and 512.5; and Alaska Administrative Rule 9 be taken up. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(FIN) was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Miller moved that the bill be held on reconsideration to the March 25 calendar. Senator Miller called the Senate. President Pearce stated the call was satisfied. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(FIN) be held to the March 25 calendar on reconsideration? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 105(FIN) Hold Reconsideration? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(FIN) will appear on the March 25 calendar. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2827 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letter of March 22 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: Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation Michele Brown - Juneau Appointed: 01/24/96 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 House Clerk. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE HB 32 Messages dated March 20 and 21 were received, stating: Madam President: The Speaker has granted limited powers of free conference to the Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am S and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) An Act relating to administrative proceedings involving a determination of eligibility for a permanent fund dividend or authority to claim a dividend on behalf of another; and providing for an effective date on the specific points (see Senate Journal page 2807). President Pearce granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference on March 20 (page 2807). The House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee (with limited powers of free conference) considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am S, thus passing: 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2828 HB 32 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32 An Act relating to administrative proceedings involving a determination of eligibility for a permanent fund dividend or authority to claim a dividend on behalf of another; and providing for an effective date. Messages of March 20 and 21 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 29 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29(TRA) am BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, Providing for a contest among the elementary school students of Alaska to name the new ferry of the Alaska marine highway system. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 22 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 22(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to long-term plans of certain state agencies and recommendations regarding elimination of duplication in state agency functions. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 192 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 192(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2829 HB 192 An Act relating to housing assistance provided by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and to its rural housing programs, to the corporation's supplemental housing development grants to regional housing authorities, and to housing programs of regional housing authorities; permitting regional housing authorities to make, originate, and service loans for the purchase and development of residential housing; and amending the definitions of `rural' and `small community' as applied in various housing programs. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 265 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FSH) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES, entitled: An Act relating to the export of live dungeness crab. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 295 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(2d JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to forfeitures of property; and relating to the custody and disposition of property in the custody of municipal law enforcement agencies. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 311 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the hours a person may be employed in a mine; and requiring that workers be paid for certain time worked in a mine. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2830 HB 311 was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 319 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 319(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the regulation of small loan and retail installment transactions; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 359 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 359(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the appointment and confirmation process for members of certain boards, commissions, and similar bodies; relating to terms of certain appointees; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and State Affairs Committees. HB 480 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 480(HES) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to physician assistants. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2831 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 156 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 156 An Act requiring mandatory mediation of child custody disputes except in extraordinary circumstances; relating to modification of child custody or visitation rights; amending Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 100; and providing for an effective date and recommend the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 2536 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Adams. Previous fiscal note and zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 198 Forthcoming zero fiscal note (page 2735) for the Resources Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 198 An Act establishing the Homer Airport Critical Habitat Area published today from Department of Natural Resources. SB 211 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 211 An Act relating to sexual assault; and relating to endangering the welfare of vulnerable adults and neglect of vulnerable adults and recommended the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 2685 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Ellis, Green, Adams, Miller. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Public Safety. Previous zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 229 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 229 An Act relating to employment contributions and to making the state training and employment program a permanent state program; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2832 SB 229 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 229(L&C), entitled: An Act relating to employment contributions, to the calculation of unemployment insurance benefits, and to the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Duncan, Salo. Signing no recommendation: Senator Miller. Fiscal notes for the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute published today from Department of Labor (2). Previous fiscal notes and zero fiscal note apply. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 230 Forthcoming fiscal note (page 2736) for the Resources Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 230 An Act relating to management of state land, water, and land and water as part of a state park, recreational or special management area, or preserve; relating to reports to the legislature concerning prohibitions or restrictions of traditional means of access for traditional recreational uses within a park, recreational or special management area, or preserve; and relating to Denali State Park published today from Department of Natural Resources. SB 279 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 279 An Act relating to salmon classics and race classics. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Green, Miller, Adams. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 287 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 287 An Act relating to the unincorporated community capital project matching grant program; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 287(CRA) 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2833 SB 287 Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Zharoff, Kelly. Fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Community and Regional Affairs. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 294 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 294 An Act relating to regional educational attendance areas. Signing no recommendation: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senators Kelly, Phillips. Signing do pass: Senators Zharoff, Hoffman. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Community and Regional Affairs, Department of Education. The bill was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. HB 361 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 361 An Act relating to municipal capital project matching grants for a municipality organized under federal law as an Indian reserve; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senators Phillips, Zharoff, Hoffman, Kelly. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 369 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 369 "An Act extending to certain partnerships and corporations the 10 percent procurement preference currently given to certain sole proprietorships who are Alaska bidders and owned by persons with disabilities." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2834 HB 369 Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 404 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(STA) "An Act relating to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Miller, Torgerson. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 89 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 89 "An Act relating to the members of the board and staff of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senator Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senators Duncan, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 193 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 193 "An Act requiring insurance coverage for certain costs of birth; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Miller, Chair, Senators Pearce, Duncan, Salo. The bill is on today's calendar. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 6 The following report was received at 5:30 p.m. on March 21: March 21, 1996 Madam President: Madam Speaker: 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2835 SB 6 The Conference Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 6 am and HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(CRA) and recommends CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6 An Act relating to suspension of a driver's license for failure to appear in court or failure to pay a fine; relating to court and collection costs for traffic offenses; and relating to citations and court procedures for municipal traffic and parking offenses. be adopted. House fiscal notes apply. Signing the report: Senator Taylor, Chair, Representative Porter, Chair, Representative Navarre. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley. Signing do not pass: Senator Halford. Senator Halford moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report, thus adopting CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CONFERENCE CS FOR SB 6 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Kelly, Leman, Miller, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Frank, Green, Halford, Lincoln, Pearce, R.Phillips, Salo, Torgerson, Zharoff Excused: Hoffman and so, CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6 failed to be adopted. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2836 HB 32 The following report was received at 3:35 p.m. on March 20: March 19, 1996 Madam President: Madam Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am S and recommends CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32 An Act relating to administrative proceedings involving a determination of eligibility for a permanent fund dividend or authority to claim a dividend on behalf of another; and providing for an effective date. be adopted. The Committee attached a new fiscal note from Department of Revenue. Signing the report: Representative Green, Chair, Representatives Porter, Finkelstein; Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Halford. Senator Halford moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report, thus adopting CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32. Senator Kelly moved that the motion to adopt the Conference Committee Report on HOUSE BILL NO. 32 be held to March 25. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, the bill will be held until March 25. RECONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILLS HB 419 Senator Salo requested that the reconsideration on CS HOUSE BILL NO. 419(STA) am S An Act relating to the disposal of property, including firearms and ammunition be taken up at this time. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2837 HB 419 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 419(STA) am S was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS HOUSE BILL NO. 419(STA) am S An Act relating to the disposal of property, including firearms and ammunition pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 419(STA) am S Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Salo, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Zharoff Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis Excused: Hoffman and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 419(STA) am S passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 316 SENATE BILL NO. 316 BY THE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to the use of the terms `health' and `disability' in the context of insurance coverage. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 317 SENATE BILL NO. 317 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2838 SB 317 An Act relating to the cost-of-living differential for certain public employees residing in the state and the criteria for determining eligibility for the differential; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Administration, Department of Revenue, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Governor's transmittal letter dated March 22: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would clarify how the state applies the cost of living pay differential for public employees. This bill sets up a framework of eligibility criteria and defines state residency for the purpose of pay differentials which are required for certain public employees under collective bargaining agreements. By codifying the states interpretation of the pay differentials, this legislation will help avoid conflicts and legal actions on this issue. The state has been in disputes with employees of the marine highway system over a definition of state residency and the eligibility criteria for the pay differential. Arbitrators have used different, and sometimes inconsistent, criteria in resolving the disputes. Confusion over the criteria and whether it is subject to union bargaining has also led to court litigation. This diverse situation has made it difficult to administer the differential program. This bill resolves most of the uncertainty in the program by applying the permanent fund dividend definition of state resident, which has been tested in court. In addition, this bill authorizes the Department of Administration to adopt regulations to further clarify the criteria 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2839 SB 317 for pay differentials as the need arises. This would make it clear that the department has this authority and that criteria for the pay differential is not subject to collective bargaining. I urge your prompt action on this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 89 SENATE BILL NO. 89 An Act relating to the members of the board and staff of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2654. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 1: Delete: two Insert: one Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Halford objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Duncan objected. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2840 SB 89 The question being: Shall the bill be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 89(FIN) am Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Pearce, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Torgerson Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff Excused: Hoffman Absent: Taylor and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(FIN) am will appear on the March 25 calendar. SB 193 SENATE BILL NO. 193 An Act requiring insurance coverage for certain costs of birth; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2487. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(L&C) was adopted and 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. Senator Leman objected. The question being: Shall the bill be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2841 SB 193 CSSB 193(L&C) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln, Pearce, Salo, Zharoff Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, R.Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson Excused: Hoffman and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(L&C) will appear on the March 25 calendar. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 250 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) am An Act relating to the University of Alaska and to assets of the University of Alaska; authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state public domain land, designating that land as `university trust land,' and describing the principles applicable to the land's management and the development of its resources; and defining the net income from the University of Alaska's endowment trust fund as `university receipts' subject to prior legislative appropriation was read the third time. SB 6 Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration on CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6 An Act relating to suspension of a drivers license for failure to appear in court or failure to pay a fine; relating to court and collection costs for traffic offenses; and relating to citations and court procedures for municipal traffic and parking offenses. President Pearce stated that the motion was not in order. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate rescind its previous action in failing to adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6 and that the bill and the pending motion be held to March 25. Objections were heard. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2842 SB 6 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to withdraw his motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS CONTINUED SB 250 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) am An Act relating to the University of Alaska and to assets of the University of Alaska; authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state public domain land, designating that land as `university trust land,' and describing the principles applicable to the land's management and the development of its resources; and defining the net income from the University of Alaska's endowment trust fund as `university receipts' subject to prior legislative appropriation was before the Senate in third reading. Senator Taylor moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Senator Frank objected. President Pearce called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senator Frank moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held to the March 25 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) am, with motion pending, will appear on the March 25 calendar. CITATIONS Honoring - North Pacific Marine Science Foundation Donors Senator(s) Pearce, Duncan, Taylor, Sharp, Zharoff, Hoffman, Leman, Salo, Lincoln, Kelly, Rieger, Halford Honoring - United Way of Tanana Valley Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Frank, Miller, Sharp, Pearce, Duncan, Taylor, Zharoff, Hoffman, Lincoln, Kelly 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2843 Honoring - Barbara Jean Renoux, Alaska Teacher of the Year Senator(s) Adams, Pearce, Duncan, Taylor, Ellis, Sharp, Zharoff, Hoffman, Leman, Salo, Lincoln, Green, Kelly, Rieger, Halford Representative(s) Long In Memoriam - Thelma Tocktoo Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Adams, Miller, Duncan, Taylor, Sharp, Zharoff, Hoffman, Lincoln, Kelly 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 - Shigenobu Yamamoto, Consul General of Japan Senator(s) Pearce, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Donley, Zharoff, Duncan, Rieger, Salo, Adams, Halford, Green, Ellis, Taylor 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 6 President Pearce appointed the following Senators to a Free Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider SENATE BILL NO. 6 am and HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(CRA) An Act relating to suspension of a driver's license for failure to appear in court or failure to pay a fine; relating to court and collection costs for traffic offenses; and relating to citations and court procedures for municipal traffic and parking offenses. (Conference Committee Report failed to be adopted, page 2835) 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2844 SB 6 Senator Sharp, Chair Senator Rieger Senator Ellis The Secretary was requested to notify the House. SB 273 President Pearce added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 273 An Act relating to Native handicrafts and other articles made in the state. The bill was referred to the State Affairs, Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Senator Salo moved and asked unanimous consent that she be excused from a call of the Senate on April 4 and 9. Senator Kelly objected. Senator Salo moved and asked unanimous consent that she be allowed to withdraw her motion. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 25, through plane time. Without objection, Senator Donley was excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT HB 419 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 419(STA) am S An Act relating to the disposal of property, including firearms and ammunition was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2845 ENROLLMENT SB 131 SENATE BILL NO. 131 am H An Act relating to investments by fiduciaries 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 2:22 p.m., March 22, 1996. ADJOURNMENT Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 25, 1996. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:32 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1996 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2846 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 MAR 22 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 25 MONDAY 1:30 PM SB 206WELFARE REFORM HB 272MUNICIPAL MOTOR VEHICLE TAX BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 27 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 29 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 22 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 167DAY FINES & INFO FOR COLLECTING FINES SB 177CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT AMENDMENTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 MONDAY 9:00 AM + HB 468APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL & OTHERS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2847 FINANCE CONTINUED MAR 26 TUESDAY 9:00 AM HB 335BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD SB 20ALASKA MUNICIPAL BASIC SERVICES PROGRAM SB 52CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER SB 112DISCOVERY ROYALTY CREDIT SB 152GEOGRAPHIC PAY DIFFERENTIALS SB 163APPROVE U OF A DEBT FOR STUDENT HOUSING SB 199ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH/SAFETY AUDITS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 26 TUESDAY 1:30 PM JT WITH SENATE & HOUSE TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATION BY MONTANA RAIL LINK, INC. MAR 27 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 244CALCULATION OF STATE AID TO EDUCATION SB 230LEG APPROVE PERM'NT RECREAT'NL RESTRICT'N SB 259NO SUNSET FOR COMMISSION ON AGING SB 289MISC. LAWS RELATING TO RUNAWAY MINORS SB 303MANAGEMENT OF CONSTIT BUDGET RESERVE FUND SJR 30USE OF BUDGET RESERVE FUND BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 28 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 253INSURANCE FOR PROSTATE CANCER TESTING SB 198HOMER AIRPORT CRITICAL HAB. AREA SB 51DISPOSITION OF PERMANENT FUND INCOME BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED MAR 29 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 265RECEIPTS OF TEST FISHING OPERATIONS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD OR SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 22 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 25 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 215OMNIBUS STATE AGENCY OPERATIONS & PROGRAM (TESTIMONY ON SECS. 5 & 6 ONLY) HB 523STATE'S POLICY ON SOBRIETY 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2848 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED MAR 27 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM PRESENTATION BY ELAINE GRIFFIN (TEACHER OF THE YEAR) --JT WITH (H) HES ON ABOVE ISSUE -- MAR 29 FRIDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 301POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 22 FRIDAY 9:00 AM --NOTE TIME CHANGE-- + SB 188VIDEOTAPE INTERVIEW OF ABUSED MINOR + SB 257TAKING FISH OR GAME FOR PUBLIC SAFETY + SB 261UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION MAR 25 MONDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD + SB 312LICENSEE BUYING LIQUOR FROM PACKAGE STORE + HB 392NATIVE VILLAGE CORPORATIONS + SB 308PROHIBIT SAME SEX MARRIAGES + HB 226BENEFIT DISCRIM BASED ON SPOUSE OR KIDS MAR 27 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD + SB 272SMALL CLAIMS CT JURISDICTION & PROCEDURE + HB 446NUISANCE INJUNCTION BY HOME RULE MUNI + HB 57LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVERS + HB 459TRUSTS & PROPERTY TRANSFERS IN TRUST MAR 29 FRIDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD + SB 186LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS + HB 308UNIFORM PROBATE CODE REVISIONS + HB 75VEHICLE THEFT AND JOYRIDING + HB 25CRIMINAL DISCOVERY RULES ---------------------------------------- 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2849 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 26 TUESDAY 1:30 PM HJR 62FED PURCHASE SURPLUS `95 CANNED SALMON HB 502CONDUCTING AUCTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 28 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 282REGULATION OF MANAGED CARE INS. PLANS SB 288ALASKA HEALTH PURCHASING ALLIANCE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 22 FRIDAY 3:30 PM --CANCELLED-- HB 58CHICKALOON FLATS CRITICAL HABITAT AREA BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 25 MONDAY 3:30 PM BILLS HELD OVER FROM 3/20/96 AND 3/22/96: + SB 223APPROVE CLOSING SITUK TO MINERAL ENTRY + SB 201FIRE FIGHTING PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT + SB 247RESTRICT USE OF FISH & GAME FUND + HB 397FISH LANDING TAX/SEAFOOD MARKETING ASSMT. + HB 58CHICKALOON FLATS CRITICAL HABITAT AREA MAR 27 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + HJR 58REFORM THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT + HJR 59NPDES PERMIT FOR COOK INLET OIL & GAS + SB 42LIMITED ENTRY & UNITS OF GEAR BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD MAR 29 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + SB 307DUDE CREEK HABITAT AREA LAND EXCHANGE + SB 311MARINE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS + HB 539NAME CHANGE FOR SOIL AND WATER BOARD <PENDING REFERRAL> BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2850 RESOURCES CONTINUED MAR 30 SATURDAY 9:30 AM -- LOCATION CHANGE TO KETCHIKAN LIO -- + SB 285DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MANAGMNT & ASSESSMT + SB 192TRANSFER OF TONGASS NATL FOREST TO STATE + HB 265EXPORT OF DUNGENESS CRAB <PENDING REFERRAL> + AWRTA LAWSUIT UPDATE ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 26 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 273NATIVE HANDICRAFTS & INSTATE PRODUCTS SJR 25PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED: SB 141LEGISLATIVE ETHICS SB 231TITLE INSURANCE SB 275STATE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES & PROCEDURES (PENDING SUBCOMMITTEE ACTION) MAR 28 THURSDAY 3:30 PM HB 211VOTER REGISTRATION & ELECTIONS SB 182ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION & VOTER REG'N SB 203TASK FORCE ON RECYCLING INDUSTRIES SB 280MANDATORY INCORP OF CERTAIN BOROUGHS SB 314RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE OWNERSHIP BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 26 TUESDAY 1:30 PM -- LOCATION CHANGE TO SENATE FINANCE 532 -- JT WITH (H) TRA AND SENATE FINANCE PRESENTATION BY MONTANA RAIL LINK, INC. MAR 28 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 315ALASKA RAILROAD PROCUREMENT HB 210PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING/TESTING HB 411MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD - GUSTAVUS 1996-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2851 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 27 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION - OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 28 THURSDAY 4:00 PM HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (CON'T.) DIV. OF MENTAL HEALTH & DD SERVICES DIV. OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION, AS REQUIRED: DIV. OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DIV. OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DIV. OF FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES DIV. OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIV. OF ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE SB 214APPROPRIATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 22 FRIDAY 1:00 PM 1:00 P.M.: FULL COMMITTEE 2:00 P.M.: SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION 3:00 P.M.: HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION