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1997-03-12 Senate Journal

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                                 SENATE JOURNAL                                
                            ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE                           
                     TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION                     
                                                                               
Juneau, Alaska                                                                 
                                                                               
                                Fifty-ninth Day                                
                                                                               
Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President            
Miller at 11:06 a.m.                                                           
                                                                               
The roll showed twenty members present.                                        
                                                                               
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Leon Thompson of                
Chapel by the Lake Church.  Senator Hoffman moved and asked                    
unanimous consent that the prayer be spread.  Without objection, it            
was so ordered.                                                                
                                                                               
Creator God; As we awakened this morning we were reminded of                   
the majestic beauty that surrounds us.  May the Sun remind us of               
the warmth that comes to our lives and the wind be symbolic of                 
Your spirit that blows in the midst of our very being.                         
                                                                               
As we awakened this morning we were reminded of the many                       
activities ahead of us.  We take a moment out of our busy day to               
acknowledge and honor You.  You created us, made and molded                    
each of us unique and individual.  We thank You for the creation of            
all things good and Your continued creativity in each of us.                   
                                                                               
As we embark upon this day help us to be mindful that the one                  
powerful enough to create this world is also powerful enough to                
walk with us and guide us through the busy activities of our lives.            
Help us look toward You in our decisions and in the work to which              
weve been elected and called.                                                  
                                                                               
We thank You that we are not all the same.  You made us unique                 
and special, various cultures, different personality types and varied          
interests.  You created each of us unique and special.  Help us honor          
                                                                               
                                                                               
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that uniqueness in others with respect.  May we stand firm in our              
own convictions and at the same time listen carefully to the                   
convictions of others.  When it comes time to make decisions on                
behalf of the people of Alaska may we honor You by doing what                  
we believe to be right and just.                                               
                                                                               
Again we thank You for all who make up this body and the work                  
to which theyve been called.  The work of this body is not easy                
and the decisions at times are difficult.  May each Senator find               
meaning in what they do.  Bring us calm even in the midst of the               
storms.                                                                        
                                                                               
Help us always to move with the convictions of our conscience, but             
may our conscience be guided by Your will.  We give thanks for                 
this new day and the challenging work that lies before us.  This               
prayer we offer to the one who created us and sustains us.    Amen.            
                                                                               
Senator Parnell led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.                    
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                CERTIFICATION                                
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal              
for the fifty-eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the           
Secretary.  Without objection, it was so ordered.                              
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                COMMUNICATIONS                               
                                                                               
The following Budget and Audit Report was received from Randy                  
S. Welker, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and            
is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate:                       
                                                                               
	Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Board                        
	of Veterinary Examiners, December 1, 1996 (Sunset)                            
                                                                               
                                                                               

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The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of            
the Senate:                                                                    
                                                                               
	Alaska Regional Development Organizations, Annual Report,                     
	March, 1996                                                                   
	from Donna Tollman, President                                                 
	                                                                              
	Job Training Partnership Act Annual Report of the Alaska                      
	Statewide Service Delivery Area for Program Year 1996                         
	from Mike Irwin, Commissioner of the Department of 	                          
	Community and Regional Affairs                                                
                                                                               
	Alaska Taxable, 1996 Municipal Taxation - Rates and 	                         
	Policies, Full Value Determination, Population and G.O.                       
	Bonded Debt, Volume XXXVI, January, 1997                                      
from Mike Irwin, Commissioner, Department of Community                        
and Regional Affairs                                                           
                                                                               
                                                                               
                          STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS                         
                                                                               
Reports dated March 11 were read stating:                                      
                                                                               
The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following                 
with regard to confirmation of the Governors appointments:                     
                                                                               
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board                                             
Robert Klein - Anchorage                                                      
                                                                               
Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land                     
Surveyors                                                                     
	Marcia Davis - Anchorage                                                      
	Patrick H. Kalen - Fairbanks                                                  
	Robert E. Miller - Anchorage                                                  
                                                                               
Signing the reports:  Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Miller,           
Kelly.                                                                         
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SB 64                                                                        
The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 64 An                       
Act relating to the Shuyak Island State Park and recommended it                
be replaced with                                                               
                                                                               
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(RES)                                                
                                                                               
Signing no recommendation:  Senator Halford, Chair, Senators                   
Leman, Lincoln, Green.  Signing do not pass:  Senator Taylor.                  
Signing do not pass unless amended:  Senator Sharp.                            
                                                                               
Previous fiscal note and zero fiscal note to the Community and                 
Regional Affairs Committee Substitute apply to the Resources                   
Committee Substitute.                                                          
                                                                               
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                
                                                                               
SB 67                                                                        
The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 67 An Act                     
relating to the imposition of criminal sentences; and amending Rule            
32.2, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure and recommends the                    
Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 566, be adopted.                
Signing do pass:  Senators Pearce, Sharp, Cochairs, Senators Phillips,         
Parnell, Donley.                                                               
                                                                               
Previous zero fiscal notes.  Fiscal note for the Judiciary Committee           
Substitute forthcoming.                                                        
                                                                               
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                  
                                                                               
SB 87                                                                        
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL                        
NO. 87 An Act relating to regulation of architects, engineers, and             
land surveyors; extending the termination date of the State Board of           
Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and                
providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced                 
with                                                                           
                                                                               
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(L&C)                                                
                                                                               

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SB 87                                                                        
Signing do pass:  Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Miller, Kelly.                
Signing no recommendation:  Senator Mackie.                                    
                                                                               
The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee.                          
                                                                               
SCR 2                                                                        
The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT                               
RESOLUTION NO. 2 Relating to management of Alaskas wildlife                    
resources.  Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair.             
Signing to calendar: Senators Taylor, Leman.  Signing no                       
recommendation: Senator Duncan.                                                
                                                                               
The resolution is on todays calendar.                                          
                                                                               
SJR 16                                                                       
The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION                         
NO. 16 Relating to reauthorization and reform of the Endangered                
Species Act, and recommended it be replaced with                               
                                                                               
CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.                                            
16(RLS)                                                                        
                                                                               
Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator                 
Leman.  Signing to calendar: Senator Taylor.  Signing no                       
recommendation: Senator Duncan.                                                
                                                                               
Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute.                 
                                                                               
The resolution is on todays calendar.                                          
                                                                               
SJR 20                                                                       
The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION                         
NO. 20 Requesting the United States Congress to accommodate                    
Alaskas unique wetlands circumstances by amending the Clean                    
Water Act to modify the wetlands regulatory program and to                     
recognize Alaskas outstanding history of wetlands conservation, and            
recommended it be replaced with                                                
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SJR 20                                                                       
CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.                                            
20(RLS)                                                                        
                                                                               
Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator                 
Leman.  Signing to calendar: Senator Taylor.  Signing no                       
recommendation: Senator Duncan.                                                
                                                                               
Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute.                 
                                                                               
The resolution is on todays calendar.                                          
                                                                               
SB 106                                                                       
The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 106 An Act                      
relating to the bond required of a notary public.  Signing to                  
calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair.  Signing to calendar:              
Senators Duncan, Taylor, Leman.                                                
                                                                               
The bill is on todays calendar.                                                
                                                                               
                                                                               
                         INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF                        
                              SENATE RESOLUTIONS                              
                                                                               
SJR 23                                                                       
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 BY THE SENATE                                   
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE,                               
                                                                               
Urging the United States Congress to amend the                                
Social Security Act so that the higher cost of living                          
in Alaska is reflected when the per capita income of                           
the state is used as a factor in determining the                               
federal share of Medicaid costs.                                               
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and              
Social Services Committee.                                                     
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                  INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS                 
                                                                               
SB 132                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 132 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE                              
BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled:                                          
                                                                               
An Act relating to registration of sex offenders and                          
central registry of sex offenders; relating to access                          
to, release of, and use of criminal justice                                    
information and systems; relating to notices                                   
concerning sex offender registrants; and providing                             
for an effective date.                                                         
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and              
Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees.                             
                                                                               
Fiscal notes published today from Department of Public Safety (2).             
Indeterminate fiscal notes published today from Department of                  
Administration (2).                                                            
                                                                               
Governors transmittal letter dated March 10:                                   
                                                                               
Dear President Miller:                                                         
                                                                               
Reducing the number of people, especially children, who are                    
victimized by violent and repeat sex offenders is an important part            
of my goal of ensuring safe, healthy communities for Alaskans.  This           
bill strengthens the sex offender registration statutes and broadens           
access to criminal records in an effort to better protect the public           
from these criminals.                                                          
                                                                               
The bill is prompted, in part, to comply with the requirements of the          
federal Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually                  
Violent Offender Registration Act which requires registration of sex           
offenders whose victims were under 18 years old.  Compliance with              
the Act will maintain the states eligibility for $200,000 in grant             
funds.                                                                         
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SB 132                                                                       
The state already complies with much of the Wetterling Act by                  
requiring registration of most sex offenders who victimize children.           
For full compliance with the act, this bill adds to the list of offenses       
that require registration to include kidnaping when the victim is              
under 18; sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree if the victim           
is 16 or 17 years old; and promoting prostitution in the third degree,         
if the offender induces a person 16 or 17 years of age to engage in            
prostitution.                                                                  
                                                                               
The bill also enlarges the category of sex offenders who must                  
register for life.  Under present  law, only repeat sex offenders must         
register for life while other sex offenders register for 15 years.  This       
bill requires life registration for first-time offenders convicted of the      
most serious sex offenses, the unclassified felonies of sexual assault         
in the first degree and sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree.           
The state must verify the addresses of life registrants every 90 days.         
                                                                               
By requiring those most serious first-time offenders to register for           
life, the state is expecting to avoid the costly and time-consuming            
procedure recommended by the Wetterling Act.  That is to require               
a sentencing court, with the advice of a statewide board of experts            
in the treatment and behavior of sex offenders, to determine whether           
each sex offender is a sexually violent predator.  The expense of              
establishing such a board of experts and the costs of open-ended               
litigation concerning whether a sex offender continues to be a                 
predator would be very high.   Registration for life and address               
verification is not only less expensive, but will better protect the           
public.                                                                        
                                                                               
Separate from the Wetterling Act requirements, the bill also changes           
when the time begins on the 15-year requirement for sex offender               
registration.  Currently the clock starts  at the time of unconditional        
discharge, which is an elusive date determined by a complex formula            
based on Department of Corrections information which is not                    
available in the record system of the Department of Public Safety.             
The bill  would  start  the  clock  at the time the offender  registers,       
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SB 132                                                                       
which will actually create an incentive for the offender to register as        
quickly as possible.  It is a misdemeanor to fail to comply with the           
sex offender registration law; thus it is important the period of              
registration be absolutely clear.                                              
                                                                               
Finally, the bill expands public access to information on all                  
convictions by opening state criminal history records beyond the               
current 10-year limit.   Broader information to the public will enable         
people to better protect themselves and their families.                        
                                                                               
This bill is one more step the state can take to keep our                      
communities safe.  I urge your favorable action.                               
                                                                               
						Sincerely,                                                               
						/s/                                                                      
						Tony Knowles                                                             
						Governor                                                                 
                                                                               
SB 133                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 133 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE                              
BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled:                                          
                                                                               
An Act relating to a small business development                               
tax credit under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act;                                
and providing for an effective date.                                           
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance          
Committees.                                                                    
                                                                               
Fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue.                        
                                                                               
Governors transmittal letter dated March 11:                                   
                                                                               
Dear President Miller:                                                         
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SB 133                                                                       
The vast majority of Alaskas businesses can be defined as small                
but they play an enormous role in our states economy by providing              
more than 70 percent of private sector jobs and being the largest              
employers of minorities, women and youth.   Any effort to give a               
boost to business in Alaska must consider small businesses.                    
                                                                               
This bill, which is part of my Alaska Business Investment Incentive            
Plan, will encourage growth in small businesses by offering them tax           
credits for improving and expanding their operations.  The intent is           
to help level the competitive playing field between small businesses           
and larger corporations which enjoy economies of scale and                     
management, and ready access to investment capital at favorable                
interest rates.  Through this program, the state can assist small              
businesses in covering start-up costs, the purchase of new equipment,          
and the expansion of facilities--leading to jobs for Alaskans.                 
                                                                               
The Small Business Investment Tax Credit will benefit non-affiliated           
corporations, those with no brothers, sisters, parents or subsidiaries,        
with fewer than 50 employees.  The tax credit will be 10% of                   
capital investment up to $100,000, with a maximum annual credit of             
$10,000 and 50% of the businesss corporate income tax liability.               
To qualify, the investment must be for new property and the                    
corporation must be in good standing on unemployment insurance                 
and other state taxes.                                                         
                                                                               
This proposal will help small businesses--the lifeblood of Alaskas             
economy--to expand and thrive, thereby ensuring more Alaska private            
sector jobs and a healthy economy as we enter the next century.                
This is one goal we all can agree on and support.                              
                                                                               
						Sincerely,                                                               
						/s/                                                                      
						Tony Knowles                                                             
						Governor                                                                 
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SB 134                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 134 BY SENATORS LEMAN, Miller, Phillips,                       
entitled:                                                                      
                                                                               
An Act relating to home schooling for elementary                              
and secondary students.                                                        
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and              
Social Services Committee.                                                     
                                                                               
SB 135                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 135 BY SENATOR ADAMS, entitled:                                
                                                                               
An Act relating to the participating share for                                
school construction grants; and providing for an                               
effective date.                                                                
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional             
Affairs, Health, Education and Social Services and Finance                     
Committees.                                                                    
                                                                               
SB 136                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 136 BY THE SENATE FINANCE                                      
COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                           
                                                                               
An Act relating to the state budget and to                                    
appropriation bills.                                                           
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                 
                                                                               
SB 137                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 137 BY SENATORS LEMAN, Miller, entitled:                       
                                                                               
An Act exempting certain volunteer emergency                                  
medical technicians and volunteer fire fighters from                           
state wage and hour laws; and providing for an                                 
effective date.                                                                
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce                 
Committee.                                                                     

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SB 138                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 138 BY THE SENATE FINANCE                                      
COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                           
                                                                               
An Act relating to regulation of alcoholic                                    
beverages; relating to alcoholic beverage licenses                             
and to regulation of alcoholic beverage licensees;                             
relating to liability of a person who provides                                 
alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective                            
date.                                                                          
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance              
Committees.                                                                    
                                                                               
                                                                               
                        CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR                        
                                                                               
                        SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS                       
                                                                               
SB 106                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 106 An Act relating to the bond required of                    
a notary public was read the second time.                                      
                                                                               
Senator Taylor 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. 106 was read the third time.                                   
                                                                               
The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 106 An Act relating                  
to the bond required of a notary public pass the Senate?  The roll             
was taken with the following result:                                           
                                                                               
SB 106                                                                         
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                  
                                                                               
YEAS:  20   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                              
                                                                               
Yeas:  Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman,                  
Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips,              
Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                         
                                                                               

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SB 106                                                                       
and so, SENATE BILL NO. 106 passed the Senate and was referred                 
to the Secretary for engrossment.                                              
                                                                               
                                                                               
                     SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS                    
                                                                               
SJR 16                                                                       
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to reauthorization                     
and reform of the Endangered Species Act, was read the second                  
time.                                                                          
                                                                               
Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the                      
adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 669.            
Without objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.                          
16(RES) was adopted and read the second time.                                  
                                                                               
Senator Leman offered Amendment No. 1 :                                         
                                                                               
On Page 2, line 21, following (5), insert:                                     
                                                                               
	require establishment of biologically sound de-listing criteria               
	and recovery plan population objectives and require                           
                                                                               
Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1.                       
Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection.  There being             
no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted.                            
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the                      
resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and              
placed on final passage.  Without objection, it was so ordered.                
                                                                               
CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) am was read                         
the third time.                                                                
                                                                               
Senators Pearce, Taylor, Miller, Sharp moved and asked unanimous               
consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution.  Without           
objection, it was so ordered.                                                  
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SJR 16                                                                       
The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION                       
NO. 16(RES) am Relating to reauthorization and reform of the                   
Endangered Species Act,  pass the Senate?  The roll was taken with             
the following result:                                                          
                                                                               
CSSJR 16(RES) am                                                               
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                  
                                                                               
YEAS:  19   NAYS:  1   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                              
                                                                               
Yeas:  Adams, Donley, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly,                  
Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp,              
Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                                
                                                                               
Nays:  Ellis                                                                   
                                                                               
and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) am                          
passed the Senate.                                                             
                                                                               
Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration.                                 
                                                                               
SJR 20                                                                       
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Requesting the United                           
States Congress to accommodate Alaskas unique wetlands                         
circumstances by amending the Clean Water Act to modify the                    
wetlands regulatory program and to recognize Alaskas outstanding               
history of wetlands conservation, was read the second time.                    
                                                                               
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption               
of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 689.  Senator                
Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection.  There being no                  
further objections,  CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.                        
20(RLS) was adopted and read the second time.                                  
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the                      
resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and              
placed on final passage.  Without objection, it was so ordered.                
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be                    
shown as a cosponsor on the resolution.  Without objection, it was             
so ordered.                                                                    

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SJR 20                                                                       
CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20(RLS) was read the                        
third time.                                                                    
                                                                               
Senator Leman moved that the resolution be returned to second                  
reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being                    
Amendment No. 1.  Without objection, the resolution was returned               
to second reading.                                                             
                                                                               
Senator Leman offered Amendment No. 1 :                                         
                                                                               
On page 2, line 23, following requirements, insert:                            
	applying nationally                                                           
                                                                               
Senator Leman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1.                       
Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection.  There being             
no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted.                            
                                                                               
CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20(RLS) am was                              
automatically in third reading.                                                
                                                                               
The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION                       
NO. 20(RLS) am Requesting the United States Congress to                        
accommodate Alaskas unique wetlands circumstances by amending                  
the Clean Water Act to modify the wetlands regulatory program and              
to recognize Alaskas outstanding history of wetlands conservation,             
pass the Senate?  The roll was taken with the following result:                
                                                                               
CSSJR 20(RLS) am                                                               
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                  
                                                                               
YEAS:  19   NAYS:  1   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                              
                                                                               
Yeas:  Adams, Donley, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly,                  
Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp,              
Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                                
                                                                               
Nays:  Ellis                                                                   
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SJR 20                                                                       
and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20(RLS) am                          
passed the Senate.                                                             
                                                                               
Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration.                                 
                                                                               
SCR 2                                                                        
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Relating to                                 
management of Alaskas wildlife resources, was read the second                  
time.                                                                          
                                                                               
Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the                      
adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 651.            
Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT                                    
RESOLUTION NO. 2(RES) was adopted, read the second time and                    
was before the Senate on final passage.                                        
                                                                               
The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT                             
RESOLUTION NO. 2(RES) Relating to management of Alaskas                        
wildlife resources, pass the Senate?  The roll was taken with the              
following result:                                                              
                                                                               
CSSCR 2(RES)                                                                   
Final Passage                                                                  
                                                                               
YEAS:  19   NAYS:  1   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                              
                                                                               
Yeas:  Adams, Donley, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly,                  
Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp,              
Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                                
                                                                               
Nays:  Ellis                                                                   
                                                                               
and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.                                
2(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for                 
engrossment.                                                                   
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                                  CITATIONS                                  
                                                                               
In Appreciation of Bill Glude for His Role in Rescuing Four Boaters            
Representative(s) Elton, Hudson                                                
Senator(s) Duncan, Pearce, Adams, Leman, Lincoln, Donley, Parnell,             
Taylor, Kelly, Wilken, Hoffman                                                 
                                                                               
In Memoriam - Joshua Jerone Palacios                                           
Senator(s) Hoffman, Pearce, Duncan, Adams, Leman, Lincoln,                     
Taylor, Kelly                                                                  
Representative(s) Ivan                                                         
                                                                               
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                             
                                                                               
HB 69                                                                        
Senator Wilken, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the              
Health, Education and Social Services Committee referral be waived             
on SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69 An Act                             
relating to designating flunitrazepam as a schedule IVA controlled             
substance; and providing for an effective date. The Health,                    
Education and Social Services Committee passed SENATE BILL                     
NO. 94 (an identical bill) out of committee, page 468, with a do               
pass.  Senator Pearce objected, then withdrew her objection.  There            
being no further objections, the bill was referred to the Judiciary            
Committee.                                                                     
                                                                               
SB 82                                                                        
The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 82(RLS) am                       
An Act relating to the sale or other disposal of certain state                 
property; and providing for an effective date was not taken up this            
legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for                 
engrossment.                                                                   
                                                                               
                                                                               

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Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent that he be                     
excused from a call of the Senate on March 20 through early plane              
time March 21.  Without objection, Senator Sharp was excused.                  
                                                                               
Senator Lincoln displayed a bronze sculpture of Elizabeth                      
Peratrovich, one of a limited edition of sixteen, created by Roy               
Peratrovich, the son of Elizabeth Peratrovich.  Senator Lincoln                
presented it to the Alaska State Senate on behalf of Mr. Peratrovich.          
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                ANNOUNCEMENTS                                
                                                                               
Announcements are at the end of the journal.                                   
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                 ENGROSSMENT                                 
                                                                               
SCR 2                                                                        
CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(RES)                                 
Relating to management of Alaskas wildlife resources, was                      
engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to            
the House for consideration.                                                   
                                                                               
                                                                               
SB 82                                                                        
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 82(RLS) am An Act relating to the                       
sale or other disposal of certain state property; and providing for an         
deffective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary           
and transmitted to the House for consideration.                                
                                                                               
                                                                               
SB 106                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 106 An Act relating to the bond required of                    
a notary public was engrossed, signed by the President and                     
Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration.                      
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                                 ADJOURNMENT                                 
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate               
stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 13, 1997.  Without                
objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:25 p.m.                                  
                                                                               
                                                          Nancy Quinto         
                                               Secretary of the Senate         
                                                                               
                                                            March 1997         

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                                ANNOUNCEMENTS                                
                                                                               
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                          SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES                          
+ indicates teleconference                                                    
                                                                               
                         COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS                        
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
MAR 14                          FRIDAY  1:30 PM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
	                                                                             
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                                   FINANCE                                   
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
MAR 13                         THURSDAY 10:00 AM                               
	-- TIME CHANGE --                                                            
+	<BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD>                                                    
                                                                               
MAR 14                          FRIDAY  9:00 AM                                
	SB 83  	APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL                                                  
+	<BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD>                                                    
	TELECONFERENCE FROM 10 TO 11 AM                                              
                                                                               
MAR 19                         WEDNESDAY  9:00 AM                              
	SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS                                        
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                     HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES                     
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
MAR 14                          FRIDAY  9:00 AM                                
+	SB  36PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING                                                 
+	SB  85PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS                               
	<BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS>                                          
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                                  JUDICIARY                                  
                                 BELTZ ROOM 211                                
MAR 14                          FRIDAY  1:30 PM                                
+	CONFIRMATION HEARINGS:                                                      
	BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE ALASKA BAR                                         
	JUDICIAL CONDUCT COMMISSION                                                  
	ALASKA WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD                                            
	VIOLENT CRIMES COMPENSATION BOARD                                            
	<BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD>                                         
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                               LABOR & COMMERCE                              
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  1:30 PM                               
+	SB 119FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES                                           
+	SB  92BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS; LICENSE                                
	<ABOVE BILL PREVIOUSLY HEARD>                                                
+	CONFIRMATION HEARING:                                                       
	BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS                                              
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                                  RESOURCES                                  
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
MAR 14                          FRIDAY  3:30 PM                                
	MEETING CANCELLED - FOLLOWING BILL HELD                                      
	SB  16USE OF F&G FUND/COMMISSIONERS POWERS                                   
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                                    RULES                                    
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
MAR 13                         THURSDAY 10:45 AM                               
	SB  67TRUTH IN SENTENCING                                                    
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                                STATE AFFAIRS                                
                                 BELTZ ROOM 211                                
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  3:30 PM                               
+	SJR 18CONST. AM: PERM. FUND INCOME & DIVIDEND                               
+	SB 105LEGISLATIVE ETHICS CODE REFORM                                        
	<ABOVE BILL HELD FROM 3/11 MEETING>                                          
	<BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD>                                                     
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                                TRANSPORTATION                               
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  1:30 PM                               
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
                                                                               
                            FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES                            
                                                                               
                                 CORRECTIONS                                 
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
MAR 21                          FRIDAY  1:00 PM                                
+	JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE                                         
	ALASKA NATIVE COMMISSION REPORT                                              
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                             ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                            
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  8:15 AM                               
	JOINT WITH SENATE FINANCE EDUCATION BUDGET                                   
	SUBCOMMITTEE                                                                 
	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:                                                     
	VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION                                                    
                                                                               
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  3:30 PM                               
                              FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203                              
	UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA:                                                        
	SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER                                            
	CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ALASKA CENTER                                
	ALASKA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS/                                    
	AMERICAN RUSSIAN CENTER                                                      
	WORLD TRADE CENTER ALASKA                                                    
	COLLEGE OF RURAL ALASKA                                                      
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                                  EDUCATION                                  
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  8:15 AM                               
	JOINT WITH SENATE FINANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                               
	BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE:                                                         
	VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION                                                    
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1997-03-12                     Senate Journal                      Page 0707
                       FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED                       
                           HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES                          
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
MAR 14                          FRIDAY  7:30 AM                                
	JOINT WITH HOUSE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE                                         
	MENTAL HEALTH TRUST AUTHORITY: COMPREHENSIVE                                 
	MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM                                                        
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY                           
                                 BELTZ ROOM 211                                
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  1:30 PM                               
	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES                                       
OVERVIEW                                                                       
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                                    LABOR                                    
                               HOUSE FINANCE 519                               
MAR 14                          FRIDAY  8:00 AM                                
	JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE                                          
	FY 98 OPERATING BUDGET                                                       
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                              NATURAL RESOURCES                              
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES                                              
	WORK SESSION; CONTINUED OVERVIEW OF THE                                      
	DIVISION OF PARKS AND AGRICULTURE                                            
                                                                               
MAR 18                          TUESDAY  8:00 AM                               
	CANCELLED                                                                    
                                                                               
MAR 20                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	CANCELLED                                                                    
                                                                               
MAR 25                          TUESDAY  8:00 AM                               
	DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CLOSEOUT                                     
                                                                               
MAR 27                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CLOSEOUT                                     
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1997-03-12                     Senate Journal                      Page 0708
                       FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED                       
                                   REVENUE                                   
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	FY 98 DEPT OF REVENUE BUDGET, AHFC                                           
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                      TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES                     
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
MAR 19                         WEDNESDAY  5:00 PM                              
	BUDGET CLOSEOUT                                                              
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                                WELFARE REFORM                               
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  4:00 PM                               
	WELFARE REFORM OVERSIGHT                                                     
                                                                               
                               JOINT COMMITTEES                              
                                                                               
                      SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS                      
                               ANCH ETHICS OFFICE                              
MAR 18                          TUESDAY  2:00 PM                               
+	LEGAL SERVICES RPF SUBCOMMITTEE                                             
	DIRECT DIAL FROM ANCHORAGE ETHICS OFFICE TO                                  
	REP BUNDE IN JUNEAU                                                          
                                                                               
MAR 21                          FRIDAY 10:00 AM                                
                                 BELTZ ROOM 211                                
	FULL COMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE: LEGAL CONTRACT;                               
	UPDATE ON HB 160/SB 105; ADVISORY OPINION                                    
	VOTING-DRAFT PROCEDURE; OPEN MEETINGS UPDATE;                                
                                                                               
                                OTHER MEETINGS                               
                                                                               
                               CHILDRENS CAUCUS                              
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
MAR 26                         WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM                              
	ALASKA BAPTIST FAMILY SERVICES