Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-02-21 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0445 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Fortieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:03 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Adams, Halford, Hoffman, Taylor were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Wilson Valentine of St. Brendans Episcopal Church. Senator Leman led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirty-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Board of Parole, 1996 Annual Report to the Governor and the Alaska Legislature from Alonzo B. Patterson, Jr. Chairman in accordance with AS 33.16.060 445 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0446 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SJR 12 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Relating to reconstruction and paving of the Alaska Highway. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senator Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senator Green. Zero fiscal note published today from the Transportation Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 3 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 3 An Act authorizing prosecution and trial in the district court of municipal curfew violations. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senator Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Green. Signing amend: Senator Leman. Fiscal note published today from Alaska Court System. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Public Safety. Indeterminate fiscal notes published today from Department of Administration and Department of Health and Social Services. President Miller added a further referral to the Finance Committee. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 24 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 24 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 Rules 40 and 79, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; Rules 204, 210, 212, 213, 508, and 512.5, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and Rule 9, Alaska Administrative Rules and recommended it be replaced with 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0447 SB 24 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Parnell. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. Previous fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 35 Forthcoming fiscal notes for the Resources Committee Substitute (page 411) 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 (2). Forthcoming zero fiscal note for the Resources Committee Substitute (page 411) for SENATE BILL NO. 35 published today from Department of Natural Resources. SB 42 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 42 An Act relating to the fiscal operations of the Alaska Railroad Corporation and to land acquired by the State of Alaska under the Alaska Railroad Transfer Act of 1982 or otherwise acquired for railroad purposes; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Green. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. Fiscal notes published today from Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources (2). The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0448 SB 70 The Health, Education and Social Services considered SENATE BILL NO. 70 An Act defining the offenses of unlawful discharge of a firearm; and relating to the commission of those offenses by minors. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senators Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. Fiscal note published today from Department of Corrections. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Law, Department of Public Safety, Department of Health and Social Services. Indeterminate fiscal notes published today from Department of Administration, Alaska Court System. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 41 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(L&C) An Act relating to impairment rating guides used in evaluation of certain workers compensation claims. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Kelly, Mackie. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 64 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 64 An Act naming a new maritime vessel for the Alaska Marine Highway System; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Torgerson, Leman, Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0449 INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 4 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY SENATOR WARD, Relating to declaring March 1997 as Sobriety Awareness Month. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 98 SENATE BILL NO. 98 BY SENATOR LEMAN, entitled: An Act relating to the conveyance of certain isolated tracts of state land to boroughs and unified municipalities; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, Resources and Finance Committees. SB 99 SENATE BILL NO. 99 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to health care data and registration of births. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0450 SB 100 SENATE BILL NO. 100 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to grant authority for services for developmentally delayed or disabled children and their families. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 64 HOUSE BILL NO. 64 An Act naming a new maritime vessel for the Alaska Marine Highway System; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 64 was read the third time. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 64 An Act naming a new maritime vessel for the Alaska Marine Highway System; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0451 HB 64 HB 64 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Adams, Halford, Hoffman, Taylor and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 64 passed the Senate. Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. CITATIONS Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived, and the citation in memory of Michael Carl Sunderland be taken up with todays Citation Calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Honoring - John Lentine, BP Teacher of Excellence Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Sharp, Pearce, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Green, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Donley, Leman Honoring - Alaska Anvil, Inc., 1996 Business of the Year Award, North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Representative(s) Hodgins, G. Phillips, Davis Senator(s) Torgerson, Ward, Pearce, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Green, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Leman, Sharp 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0452 Honoring - Dick and Shirley Morgan, 1996 Pioneer Award, Kenai Chamber of Commerce Representative(s) Hodgins Senator(s) Ward, Pearce, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Green, Lincoln, Hoffman, Mackie, Leman, Sharp Honoring - Present and Former Members of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees Representative(s) G. Phillips Senator(s) Pearce, R. Phillips, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Green, Wilken, Lincoln, Mackie, Leman, Sharp In Memoriam - Michael Carl Sunderland Representative(s) Ogan Senator(s) Green, Pearce, Donley, Duncan, Lincoln, Leman, Sharp, Kelly, Taylor Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ADJOURNMENT Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 24, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:29 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1997 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0453 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 FEB 21 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 24 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 28 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 21 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: WELFARE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION, FISCAL IMPACT SENATOR PHILLIPS, CHAIR FEB 24 MONDAY 9:00 AM OVERVIEW: FY98 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN FEB 24 MONDAY 3:30 PM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORP, AIDEA, ASMI 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0454 FINANCE CONTINUED FEB 25 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 38ANATOMICAL GIFTS,LIVING WILLS & DNR ORDER + SB 84ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM SEE SUBCOMMITTEE SCHEDULE FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRADE & DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, AK TOURISM MARKETING COUNCIL, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION FEB 27 THURSDAY 9:00 AM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 83 APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: WELFARE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION, FISCAL IMPACT SENATOR PHILLIPS, CHAIR FEB 28 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 21 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 3MINORS CURFEW VIOL. HEARD IN DIST. CT. + SB 66CRIMES & CRIME VICTIMS -- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS -- + SB 70UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM FEB 24 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 94ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG SB 96REGULATION OF HOSPICE CARE SB 71DRIVERS LICENSES & DRUG & ALCOHOL PROGRAM <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 11SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0455 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED FEB 28 FRIDAY 9:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 21 FRIDAY 1:30 PM + HB 91EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE <BILL POSTPONED> SB 67TRUTH IN SENTENCING FEB 24 MONDAY 1:30 PM + SB 41ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH/SAFETY AUDITS <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + SB 67TRUTH IN SENTENCING + SJR 3PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS + SJR 10ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> FEB 28 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 25 TUESDAY 1:30 PM BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD + SB 65FOOD/SEAFOOD/ORGANIC FOOD FEB 27 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 95WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 21 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0456 RESOURCES CONTINUED FEB 24 MONDAY 3:30 PM JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE RESOURCES PROGRESS REPORT: BADAMI AND NORTHSTAR BRITISH PETROLEUM ALPINE - ARCO FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE RESOURCES BRIEFING: CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL AREAS -- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS -- FEB 28 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 21 FRIDAY 10:45 AM SB 19FISH & GAME COMNR NOT TO ENFORCE FED LAW SB 22BOARD OF GAME QUALIFICATIONS HJR 12LEASES IN NATL PETROLEUM RESERVE ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 25 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SB 75REGULATION OF ACCOUNTANTS SB 77ALASKA DAY OF PRAYER <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> FEB 27 THURSDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 25 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 27 THURSDAY 1:30 PM BILL PREVIOUSLY HEARD SB 21ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0457 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM CORE SERVICES COMPONENTS ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 24 MONDAY 1:00 PM ADMIN SERVICES, BANKING, SECURITIES & CORPORATIONS, INVESTMENTS FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM + OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING, INSURANCE ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 25 TUESDAY 4:15 PM ENERGY PROGRAMS ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 22 SATURDAY 12:00 PM + JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY JAILS ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE OVERVIEW: AK COURT SYSTEM ---------------------------------------- 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0458 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED EDUCATION SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 21 FRIDAY 3:00 PM + K-12 SUPPORT, SCHOOL FOUNDATION FUNDING PROGRAM, ADDITIONAL DISTRICT SUPPORT, CIGARETTE TAX DIST, TUITION SCHOOLS, BOARDING HOME GRANTS, YOUTH IN DETENTION, SCHOOLS FOR HANDICAPPED, PUPIL TRANSPORT, CHILD NUTRITION, COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT, SCHOOL FINANCE FEB 25 TUESDAY 8:15 AM FAHRENKAMP RM 203 COMMISSIONS/BOARDS - PROF TEACHING PRACTICE ALYESKA CENTRAL SCHOOL (FORMERLY CORRESPONDENCE STUDY-STATE) FEB 27 THURSDAY 8:15 AM FAHRENKAMP RM 203 COMMISSIONS/BOARDS - STATE COUNCIL ON ARTS POST SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 25 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE, STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICE ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM FY 98 DEPT FISH & GAME BUDGET, ALL BRUS ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 08 SATURDAY 1:00 PM JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET ---------------------------------------- 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0459 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 24 MONDAY 7:30 AM GENERAL OVERVIEW, FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES, JUVENILE JUSTICE ---------------------------------------- LAW SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 11 TUESDAY 3:30 PM FY 98 DEPT OF LAW BUDGET, ALL BRUS ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS CAPITOL ROOM 17 MAR 06 THURSDAY 8:00 AM JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE DEPT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 25 TUESDAY 8:00 AM LAND RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS, RECORDERS OFFICE AND DP CHARGE BACKS FEB 27 THURSDAY 8:00 AM OVERVIEW: OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT, LAND DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECTS STATE PIPELINE COORDINATORS OFFICE MAR 06 THURSDAY 8:00 AM OVERVIEW: FORESTRY, FIRE, PARKS, AGRICULTURE ---------------------------------------- 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0460 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED PUBLIC SAFETY SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 25 TUESDAY 3:30 PM FISH & WILDLIFE PROTECTION, DALTON HIGHWAY PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION FEB 27 THURSDAY 3:30 PM ALASKA STATE TROOPERS ---------------------------------------- REVENUE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 13 THURSDAY 8:00 AM FY 98 DEPT OF REVENUE BUDGET, AHFC ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 25 TUESDAY 7:00 AM CENTRAL REGION RURAL AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS - ANCHORAGE AND FAIRBANKS (OPERATIONS) FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203 NORTHERN REGION RURAL AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS - INTERNATIONAL REVENUE FUND SYSTEM ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 25 TUESDAY 3:30 PM OPERATING BUDGET JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 FEB 26 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM RPLS, SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS, AND RELEASE OF AUDITS 1997-02-21 Senate Journal Page 0461 OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 27 THURSDAY 12:00 PM CHILDRENS CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER FEB 25 TUESDAY 11:00 AM STATE OF JUDICIARY ADDRESS CHIEF JUSTICE ALLEN COMPTON