Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-01-24 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0123 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Twelfth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:00 a.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Duncan, Hoffman, Kelly, Mackie were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Parnell, Phillips were absent due to illness. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Ellen Younker of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Grandfather, Great Spirit, You have always been, and before You nothing has been. There is no one to pray to but You. The star nations all over the heaven are Yours, and Yours are the grasses of the earth. You are older than all need, older than all pain and prayer. Grandfather, Great Spirit, fill us with light. Give us strength to understand and eyes to see. Teach us to walk the soft earth as relatives to all that live, and to lead with fearlessness and hope. Help us, for without You we are nothing. Amen. (Traditional Dakota Tribal Prayer) Senator Leman led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eleventh legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 3 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 123 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0124 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SJR 7 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Supporting continued funding of the Alaska National Guard Youth Corps Challenge Program. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Duncan, Miller, Mackie, Ward. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 22 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 22 An Act relating to qualifications for appointment to the Board of Game and recommends it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 22(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Mackie, Ward, Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. Zero fiscal notes for the bill published today from Office of the Governor, Department of Fish and Game. Zero fiscal notes for the committee substitute forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. SB 35 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 35 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; relating to Chilkat State Park and recommends it be replaced with 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0125 SB 35 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(STA), entitled: An Act relating to the means of transportation used to provide access for the taking of game; 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; relating to Chilkat State Park. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Miller, Ward, Mackie. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. Fiscal note for the bill published today from Department of Natural Resources. Fiscal note for the committee substitute forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Resources Committees. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 38 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 38 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, entitled: An Act relating to anatomical gifts, living wills, and do not resuscitate orders. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 59 SENATE BILL NO. 59 BY SENATORS LINCOLN, Ellis, entitled: An Act relating to a curriculum for Native language education; and providing for an effective date. 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0126 SB 59 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 60 SENATE BILL NO. 60 BY SENATORS TAYLOR, Pearce, entitled: An Act providing for an advisory vote on the issue of capital punishment. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 61 SENATE BILL NO. 61 BY SENATORS ELLIS, Lincoln entitled: An Act relating to taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products, and to the use of the proceeds of those taxes; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CITATIONS Honoring - Anna-Marie Strange, Recipient of the Girl Scouts of America Gold Award Representative(s) G. Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Duncan, Lincoln, Kelly, Taylor, Green, Halford, Leman, Sharp Honoring - Sean M. Derry, Eagle Scout Representative(s) G. Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Duncan, Lincoln, Kelly, Taylor, Green, Halford, Leman, Sharp 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0127 In Memoriam - Jeffrey T. Kline Representative(s) Davies Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Sharp, Pearce, Duncan, Lincoln, Kelly, Taylor, Green Senator Taylor 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 39 Senator Halford, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Resources Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 39 An Act relating to hazardous chemicals, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. CITATIONS Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS In Memoriam - Donald Alden Bell Senator(s) Taylor, Leman, Kelly Representative(s) Williams In Memoriam - Joshua Prins Representative(s) Ogan, Kohring, Masek Senator(s) Green, Leman, Taylor, Kelly Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0128 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that President Miller be excused from a call of the Senate on January 25 through early plane time January 27. Without objection, President Miller was excused. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., January 27, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:12 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate January 1997 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0129 ANNOUNCEMENTS Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - 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. SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 24 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 27 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 29 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 52FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX CREDITS JAN 31 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 JAN 24 FRIDAY 9:30 AM DEPARTMENT BUDGET OVERVIEWS: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ALASKA MENTAL HEALTH TRUST AUTHORITY JAN 24 FRIDAY 4:30 PM PREVIEW OF DEPARTMENT ISSUES AND AUDITS FOR 1/27 BUDGET OVERVIEWS JAN 27 MONDAY 9:00 AM DEPARTMENT BUDGET OVERVIEWS: TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES LABOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0130 FINANCE CONTINUED JAN 27 MONDAY 4:30 PM PREVIEW OF DEPARTMENT ISSUES AND AUDITS FOR 1/28 BUDGET OVERVIEWS JAN 28 TUESDAY 9:00 AM DEPARTMENT BUDGET OVERVIEWS: FISH AND GAME NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC SAFETY JAN 28 TUESDAY 4:30 PM PREVIEW OF DEPARTMENT ISSUES AND AUDITS FOR 1/29 BUDGET OVERVIEWS JAN 29 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM DEPARTMENT BUDGET OVERVIEWS: REVENUE WELFARE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW JAN 29 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM PREVIEW OF AKRR ISSUES AND AUDITS FOR 1/30 BUDGET OVERVIEWS JAN 30 THURSDAY 9:00 AM PRESENTATION BY THE ALASKA RAILROAD JAN 31 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 29STATE AID TO MUNICIPALITIES & UNORG. BOR. CARRY-FORWARD DEPARTMENT BUDGET OVERVIEWS ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 27 MONDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 29 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + SB 24PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE MINOR'S ABORTION JAN 31 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 51APPROVE CENTRALIZED PUBLIC HEALTH LAB SB 38ANATOMICAL GIFTS,LIVING WILLS & DNR ORDER ---------------------------------------- 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0131 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 24 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 27 MONDAY 1:30 PM EO 98 TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNCTIONS FROM DCED AND DPS TO DOT/PF SB 1NO FRILLS PRISON ACT JAN 29 WEDNESDAY 2:00 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- SCR 1LEGSL. COMMITTEE MEETINGS OUTSIDE JUNEAU EO 99 TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNCTIONS FROM DPS TO DOA JAN 31 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 JAN 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 41ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH/SAFETY AUDITS SB 14INS:DOMESTIC VIOL. VICTIMS & DISCLOSURES JAN 30 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 55AMEND DEFINITION OF PROGRAM RECEIPTS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 24 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 27 MONDAY 3:30 PM DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW: DEC JAN 29 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW: FISH AND GAME SB 7HUNTING SPORT FISH TRAPPING FEES/LICENSES 1997-01-24 Senate Journal Page 0132 RESOURCES CONTINUED JAN 31 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SEN FINANCE RM 532 -- LOCATION CHANGE -- JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE RESOURCES BRIEFING: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, COMINCO, AK ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 28 TUESDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JAN 30 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 28 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 8AIRPORT/SHOOTING FACILITY NOISE LEVELS SB 56BUSINESS SIGNS/OUTDOOR ADVERTISING JAN 30 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 30 THURSDAY 1:00 PM FULL COMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE ETHICS CODE AMENDMENTS DISCUSSION ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 29 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 24 FRIDAY 12:00 PM