Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-01-31 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0189 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Nineteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:00 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was sung by the chorale group Arise from the Church of the Nazarene. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. We Will Glorify We will Glorify the King of Kings. We will Glorify the Lamb. We will Glorify the Lord of Lords Who is the Great I Am. Lord Jehovah reigns in majesty. We will bow before His throne. We will worship Him in righteousness. We will worship Him alone. He is Lord of Heaven, Lord of Earth He is Lord of all who live, He is Lord above the universe. All praise to Him we give. Oh Hallelujah to the King of Kings. Hallelujah to the Lamb! Hallelujah to the Lord of Lords Who is the Great I Am! Amen. 189 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0190 Senator Donley led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS The following report was received and is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Federal/State Preparedness Plan for Response to Oil and Hazardous Substance Discharges/Releases (Unified Plan, Change 1) from Michele Brown, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation in accordance with AS 46.04.200 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 22 Forthcoming zero fiscal note (p. 124) for the State Affairs committee substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 22 An Act relating to qualifications for appointment to the Board of Game published today from Office of the Governor. SB 35 Forthcoming fiscal note (p. 125) for the State Affairs committee substitute for 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 published today from Department of Natural Resources. 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0191 SB 41 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 41 An Act relating to environmental audits and health and safety audits to determine compliance with certain laws, permits, and regulations and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 41(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie. Fiscal note(s) forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 10 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 BY SENATORS GREEN, Halford, Taylor, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the election and the duties of the attorney general. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SJR 11 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 BY SENATOR LINCOLN, Disapproving Local Boundary Commission recommendation number two regarding the annexation of the territory to the City and Borough of Yakutat. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0192 CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CITATIONS Honoring - Chugiak Mustangs Post 33 Baseball Team Senator(s) R. Phillips, Halford, Pearce, Donley, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln, Wilken, Green Representative(s) Dyson, Kohring Honoring - Chugiak High School Mens Track Team Senator(s) R. Phillips, Halford, Pearce, Donley, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln, Wilken, Green Representative(s) Dyson, Kohring Honoring - Walter and Vivian Teeland, 1997 Business Hall of Fame Representative(s) Kohring, Ogan, Masek Senator(s) Green, Halford, Pearce, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln Honoring - Janette Rogers, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1996 Outstanding Student of the Year Representative(s) Davis, G. Phillips, Hodgins, Parnell Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Duncan, Lincoln, Wilken, Ward, Green, Parnell Honoring - Holly Marie Fraser, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1996 Outstanding Student of the Year Representative(s) Davis, G. Phillips, Hodgins Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln, Wilken, Ward, Green Honoring - Charlie Weimer, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1996 Business Person of the Year Representative(s) Davis, G. Phillips, Hodgins Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln, Wilken, Ward, Green 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0193 Honoring - Bob and Mary Lambe, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 1996 Devoted Service to Young People Award Representative(s) Davis, G. Phillips, Hodgins Senator(s) Torgerson, Pearce, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln, Wilken, Ward, Green In Memoriam - Jessie Dalton Representative(s) Kookesh, Kubina Senator(s) Mackie, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln, Green, Pearce In Memoriam - Robert John Modrell Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Leman, Kelly, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln, Green In Memoriam - Robert E. Sanden Senator(s) R. Phillips, Halford, Donley, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln, Green Representative(s) Dyson, Kohring In Memoriam - Daniel L. Hill Representative(s) Kohring, Ogan, Masek Senator(s) Green, Halford, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Parnell, Duncan, Lincoln 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 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that President Miller be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, through plane time February 3. Without objection, Senator Miller was excused. 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0194 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on February 3. Without objection, Senator Halford was excused. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from 6:30 p.m., January 31 through 9:30 a.m. February 3. Without objection, Senator Phillips was excused. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from January 31, afternoon, through morning plane time on February 3. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. SB 25 Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 25 An Act relating to authorizing the Department of Corrections to provide an automated victim notification and prisoner information system. Without objection, it was so ordered. ANNOUNCEMENTS SB 68 Senator Green, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the publication notice be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 68 An Act relating to the Task Force on Privatization; and providing for an effective date for the State Affairs Committee meeting on February 6 at 3:30 p.m. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0195 ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., February 3, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:13 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate January 1997 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0196 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 31 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 03 MONDAY 1:30 PM SB 62CITIES: PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES + SB 64SHUYAK ISLAND STATE PARK FEB 05 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 23EXCISE TAXES ON TRANSIENT LODGING SB 50PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY VIOL: ADMIN PENALTIES FEB 07 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 19 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 5EXCISE FEE ON PASSENGER SHIP TRAVELERS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 JAN 31 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 29STATE AID TO MUNICIPALITIES & UNORG. BOR. OVERVIEW OF STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS AND CURRENT YEAR CONTRACT STATUS FEB 03 MONDAY 9:00 AM CONTINUATION OF STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS AND CURRENT YR CONTRACT STATUS 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0197 FINANCE CONTINUED FEB 04 TUESDAY 9:00 AM OMBUDSMAN PRESENTATION FEB 05 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 56BUSINESS SIGNS/OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SB 1NO FRILLS PRISON ACT <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> FEB 06 THURSDAY 9:00 AM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: WELFARE REFORM IMPLE- MENTATION, FISCAL ISSUES. SEN. PHILLIPS, CH FEB 06 THURSDAY 4:00 PM HOUSE FIN RM 519 -- LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE -- DISCUSSION OF CURRENT STATE LITIGATION JOINT H & S FINANCE AND RESOURCE COMMITTEES IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH THE DEPT. OF LAW FEB 07 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 31 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 24PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE MINORS ABORTION <BILL HELD FROM PREVIOUS CALENDAR> + SB 51APPROVE CENTRALIZED PUBLIC HEALTH LAB SB 38ANATOMICAL GIFTS,LIVING WILLS & DNR ORDER FEB 03 MONDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS CALENDARS> FEB 03 MONDAY 9:30 AM JOINT HEARING WITH THE HOUSE HESS COMMITTEE PRESENTATION BY THE MILKEN FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENTS 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0198 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED FEB 05 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + SB 13INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES + SB 61INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES FEB 07 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 31 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 03 MONDAY 1:30 PM + SB 39HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, MATERIALS, AND WASTE FEB 05 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SJR 3PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS + CONFIRMATION HEARING: PUBLIC DEFENDER FEB 07 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 04 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 55AMEND DEFINITION OF PROGRAM RECEIPTS <BILL HELD FROM 1/30/97> FEB 06 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES JAN 31 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SEN FINANCE RM 532 -- LOCATION CHANGE -- JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE RESOURCES BRIEFING: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, COMINCO, AK 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0199 RESOURCES CONTINUED BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 03 MONDAY 3:30 PM HCR 1NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PROJECT SB 7HUNTING SPORT FISH TRAPPING FEES/LICENSES SB 8AIRPORT/SHOOTING FACILITY NOISE LEVELS FEB 05 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 35MANAGEMENT OF PARKS & RECREATIONAL AREAS SB 19FISH & GAME COMNR NOT TO ENFORCE FED LAW SJR 8PRIMARY MFG OF PUBLICLY OWNED TIMBER FEB 06 THURSDAY 1:00 PM SEN FINANCE RM 532 -- LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE -- JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE RESOURCES OVERSIGHT HEARING: RS 2477 RIGHTS OF WAY FEB 07 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 04 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 67TRUTH IN SENTENCING EO 98 TRANSFERRING WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FROM DCED AND DPS TO DOT/PF EO 99 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF AS 28 (MOTOR VEHICLES) FROM DPS TO DOA FEB 06 THURSDAY 3:30 PM OVERVIEW AND REPORT: GOV, BOARDS & COMMS SB 68TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION <PUBLICATION NOTICE WAIVED> ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 04 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 10MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD - GUSTAVUS SB 46NEW FERRY NAMED M.V. KENNICOTT 1997-01-31 Senate Journal Page 0200 TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED FEB 06 THURSDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW CAPITOL ROOM 102 FEB 04 TUESDAY 12:00 PM + ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 04 TUESDAY 1:00 PM + FULL COMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE ETHICS CODE AMENDMENTS DISCUSSION ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 31 FRIDAY 5:00 PM RESCHEDULED FROM 1/29/97 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER FEB 03 MONDAY 11:00 AM ADDRESS BY U.S. SENATOR FRANK MURKOWSKI ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 31 FRIDAY 11:15 AM