Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-04-04 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0979 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Eighty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:06 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Mackie was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Ms. Beverly Haywood of the Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Senator Ward led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-first legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 9 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of April 3 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 979 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0980 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 51 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51(RLS) am BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Conservation; amending Rules 79 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Reports dated April 3 were read stating: The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governors appointments: Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Mark Richey - Anchorage Real Estate Commission Ruth Blackwell - Juneau Signing the reports: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Kelly. Reports dated April 3 were read stating: The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governors appointments: Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Kay Kanne - Juneau Pam Weaver - Chugiak 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0981 Board of Nursing Josephine Malemute - Fairbanks Signing the report: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Kelly. Board of Examiners in Optometry William D. Faulkner, O.D. - Anchorage Aharon Sternberg, O.D. - Anchorage Signing the reports: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Kelly. Senator Leman further signed: Do confirm. The presence of Senator Mackie was noted. SB 9 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 9 An Act relating to municipal capital project matching grants for a municipality organized under federal law as an Indian reserve; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Duncan, Miller, Ward. Previous zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 21 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 21 An Act relating to ferries and ferry terminals, establishing the Alaska Marine Highway Authority, and relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Miller, Ward. Signing do not pass: Senator Duncan. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0982 SB 90 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 90 An Act relating to dental licensing; extending the termination date of the Board of Dental Examiners; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 90(L&C), entitled: An Act relating to dental licensing and the practice of dentistry; extending the termination date of the Board of Dental Examiners; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Kelly, Mackie. Zero fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 92 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 92 An Act relating to veterinarians; extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 92(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Kelly, Mackie. Zero fiscal note for the bill and committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0983 SB 104 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 104 An Act relating to regulation and examination of insurers and insurance agents; relating to kinds of insurance; relating to payment of insurance taxes and to required insurance reserves; relating to insurance policies; relating to regulation of capital, surplus, and investments by insurers; relating to hospital and medical service corporations; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 104(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Kelly, Mackie. Fiscal note for the bill published today from Department of Revenue. Zero fiscal note for the bill published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 124 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 124 An Act relating to salmon classics and race classics. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Miller, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 129 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 129 An Act relating to the employers required savings under the retirement incentive plan; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Duncan, Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ward. Indeterminate fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0984 SB 129 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 143 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 143 An Act relating to education benefits for members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska Naval Militia, or Alaska Territorial Guard. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Duncan, Miller, Ward. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 148 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 148 An Act relating to libraries. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senators Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Education. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 149 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 149 An Act relating to reports and audits concerning health care facilities; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ward, Leman, Ellis, Green. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Health and Social Services. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0985 SB 150 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 150 An Act relating to moving expenses of state employees, to compensatory time for state employees, and to calculation of compensation for the public employees retirement system. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Miller, Ward. Signing do not pass: Senator Duncan. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Labor (2), Department of Administration, Senate State Affairs Committee. Indeterminate fiscal note published today from Department of Public Safety. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 151 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 151 An Act relating to public employment labor relations; relating to the protection of the rights of public employees under the Public Employment Relations Act; establishing ethical standards for union representatives of public employees; and establishing disclosure requirements for public employee labor organizations. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Miller, Ward. Signing do not pass: Senator Duncan. Fiscal notes published today from Department of Administration, Department of Labor (2), Department of Law. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 64 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 64 An Act relating to the Shuyak Island State Park. Signing to calendar with no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Duncan, Leman, Torgerson. The bill is on todays calendar. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0986 SB 83 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 83 An Act making an appropriation for management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska); and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Taylor, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 109 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 109 An Act relating to land used for agricultural purposes and to state land classified for agricultural purposes or subject to the restriction of use for agricultural purposes only; and annulling certain program regulations of the Department of Natural Resources that are inconsistent with the amendments made by this Act. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Leman, Taylor. Fiscal notes for the Finance Committee Substitute (page 933) for SENATE BILL NO. 109 published today from Department of Natural Resources, Department of Law. Previous fiscal notes apply to the Finance Committee Substitute. The bill is on todays calendar. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 160 SENATE BILL NO. 160 BY SENATOR TAYLOR BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to registration, inspection, and testing relating to radiological equipment in dentists offices. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Health, Education and Social Services Committees. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0987 SB 161 SENATE BILL NO. 161 BY SENATOR SHARP, entitled: An Act relating to management of certain municipal assets by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 162 SENATE BILL NO. 162 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to payment of minimum wages to tipped employees; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Senator Duncan announced a minority caucus upon a motion to recess. RECESS Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess for the purpose of a majority caucus. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:18 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 12:39 p.m. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0988 CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 64 SENATE BILL NO. 64 An Act relating to the Shuyak Island State Park was read the second time. Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 801. Objections were heard, then withdrawn. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Sharp offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "Park": Insert "and to the McNeil River State Game Refuge" Page 5, following line 18: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 9. AS 16.20.041 is repealed." Senator Sharp moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Mackie objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Ward Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0989 SB 64 Senator Sharp offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, lines 5 - 6: Delete land and water ªUPLANDS AND FRESHWATER BODIESß Insert uplands and freshwater bodies Page 2, lines 2 - 4: Delete all material and insert: Sec. 41.21.172. Designated state land and water. The uplands and freshwater bodies owned or acquired by the state within Page 3, line 23: Delete land and water ªUPLANDS AND FRESHWATER BODIESß Insert uplands and freshwater bodies Senator Sharp moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Mackie objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Green, Halford, Miller, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Ward Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0990 SB 64 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) An Act relating to the Shuyak Island State Park pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Phillips, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Pearce, Sharp, Taylor and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 83 SENATE BILL NO. 83 An Act making an appropriation for management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska); and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Pearce moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 964. Senator Duncan objected. Senator Pearce called the Senate. The call was satisfied. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0991 SB 83 The question being: Shall the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 83 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 83 Second Reading Adopt Finance Committee Substitute? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(FIN) An Act making and amending appropriations; amending an appropriation from the constitutional budget reserve fund under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date was adopted and read the second time. Senator Phillips offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 11: Delete "from the general fund" Page 1, line 13: Delete "." Insert ", from the following sources: General fund $ 47,000 General fund program receipts 53,000" Adjust the funding information accordingly. Senator Phillips 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. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0992 SB 83 Senator Phillips offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 10, line 25, following "Northwest": Insert ", and for a study that compares the cost of living in each of the state's school districts" Senator Phillips moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln and so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Senator Pearce offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 7, line 11: Delete "$360,000" Insert "$270,000" Adjust funding information accordingly. Senator Pearce moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0993 SB 83 Senator Pearce offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 11, lines 3 - 4: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 11, line 5, following "15(d),": Insert "15(i)," Senator Pearce moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. Senator Pearce offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 11, line 5: Delete "5," Senator Pearce moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 5 was adopted. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 6 : Replace section 4(a) with the following: (a) The sum of $1,500,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund (AS 42.45.100). (b) The sum of $1,500,000 is appropriated from the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund (AS 42.45.100) to the Department of Community and Regional Affairs for the power cost equalization program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0994 SB 83 Add a new section: SLA 96, Chapter 117, Section 30, page 12, line 11 is amended to read: Longevity Bonus Grants 72,652,600 GF ª74,152,600ß Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Pearce objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 7 : Add the following intent to section 4(a): It is the intent of the Legislature to appoint a volunteer task force of consumers, electric utility and municipal officials and legislators to review and make recommendations regarding the power cost equalization program. The task force shall make its report available to the legislature by January 12, 1998. Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Donley objected. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0995 SB 83 Senator Donley offered Amendment to Amendment No. 7: On line 4 after program add: including options for phasing out the program. Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment to Amendment No. 7. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment to Amendment No. 7 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment to Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Sharp, Ward and so, Amendment to Amendment No. 7 failed. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Donley, Halford 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0996 SB 83 and so, Amendment No. 7 was adopted. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 3, following line 29: Insert (c) the sum of $200,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Health and Social Services for emergency communication equipment. Adjust funding accordingly. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Pearce objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 9 : Page 10, line 10: Delete $130,000" Insert $391,400" Adjust funding information accordingly. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0997 SB 83 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Taylor Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Mackie changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 9 failed. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 10 : Page 8, following line 11: Insert (m) The sum of $100,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Natural Resources for removal of existing buildings and other associated facilities at the Old Eagle School site for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 10. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 10 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0998 SB 83 CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 10 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 10 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 11 : Page 2, line 21, following DEVELOPMENT.: Insert (a) Page 2, following line 25: Insert a new subsection to read: (b) The sum of $60,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development for the coordinated response to the Southeast Alaska pulp mill closure for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. Adjust funding information accordingly. Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 11. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 11 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0999 SB 83 CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 11 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 11 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 12 : Page 1, line 11: Delete $100,000" Insert $268,900" Adjust funding information accordingly. Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 12. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 12 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 12 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 12 failed. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1000 SB 83 Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 13 : Page 5, following line 17, insert (1) the sum of 200,000 is appropriated from general fund program receipts to the Department of Health and Social Services, Alaska Psychiatric Institute, for operating expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. Adjust funding information accordingly. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 13. Senator Pearce objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 13 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 13 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 13 failed. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 14 : Page 3, lines 2 through 4, delete all material. Renumber following sections accordingly. Amend internal references in sections 22-27 accordingly. Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 14. Senator Pearce objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 14 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1001 SB 83 CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 14 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 14 failed. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 15 : Page 3, following line 4, insert (b) the sum of $2,300,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Corrections for partial funding to provide additional womens correctional facilities and other projects to avoid fines from FY 95 to FY 97 levied by the Superior Court in Cleary, et al v. Smith. Adjust funding information accordingly. Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 15. Senator Pearce objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 15 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 15 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1002 SB 83 and so, Amendment No. 15 failed. 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(FIN) am An Act making and amending appropriations; amending an appropriation from the constitutional budget reserve fund under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 83(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date Budget Reserve Fund YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Taylor 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. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the Budget Reserve Fund section. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1003 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message of April 4 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 75 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 76 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1004 CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR CONTINUED SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 109 SENATE BILL NO. 109 An Act relating to land used for agricultural purposes and to state land classified for agricultural purposes or subject to the restriction of use for agricultural purposes only; and annulling certain program regulations of the Department of Natural Resources that are inconsistent with the amendments made by this Act was read the second time. Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 933. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(FIN) An Act relating to land used for agricultural purposes and to state land classified for agricultural purposes or subject to the restriction of use for agricultural purposes only; and annulling certain program regulations of the Department of Natural Resources that relate to agricultural land and agricultural homesteads was adopted and read the second time. Senator Green offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 7, lines 13 - 24: Delete all material and insert: "(e) A landowner may subdivide land classified for agricultural use and for which the landowner obtained a patent under a homestead entry permit issued under AS 38.09 so long as the resulting parcels are not in violation of the minimum parcel size set out in (a)(2) of this section. A landowner may subdivide other land classified for agricultural use as authorized under (d)(3)(C) of this section. If the subdivision involves land classified for agricultural use and for which the landowner obtained a patent under a homestead entry permit issued under AS 38.09, or if the subdivision of land authorized under (d)(3)(C) of this section results only in parcels of 640 acres or more, the landowner may subdivide without payment as required by this subsection. If subdivision of land authorized by (d)(3)(C) of this section would result in one or more parcels of less than 640 acres, the landowner may subdivide only if 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1005 SB 109 the landowner first tenders payment to the department for the fair market value of the interest in each subdivided parcel of less than 640 acres exclusive of the value of the rights for agricultural purposes. For purposes of this subsection, fair market value of the interest in a parcel exclusive of the value of the rights for agricultural purposes (1) is $6,000 for the parcel, subject to adjustment under (h) of this section; or (2) shall be determined by an appraisal by an appraiser under contract to the owner of the rights for agricultural purposes in the parcel; the appraisal must (A) be based upon the value of the parcel at the time of the original state conveyance of the agricultural rights, subject to adjustment under (h) of this section; and (B) include the fair market value, determined as of the date of subdivision, of the interests in land based on the value, if any, of the additional rights that are confirmed in the landowner under (d)(3)(A) of this section." Page 7, line 25: Delete "(e)(1)" Insert "(e)" Page 8, following line 15: Insert a new subsection to read: "(h) The value of the rights for agricultural purposes determined under (e)(1) or (e)(2)(A) of this section shall be adjusted to correspond with the change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers for the Anchorage Metropolitan Area compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor. The base year for the computation shall be the calendar year in which the process of conveyance of state land authorized by (a) of this section is initiated under this section." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1006 SB 109 Senator Green moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am An Act relating to land used for agricultural purposes and to state land classified for agricultural purposes or subject to the restriction of use for agricultural purposes only; and annulling certain program regulations of the Department of Natural Resources that relate to agricultural land and agricultural homesteads pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 109(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. CITATIONS Commemorating United States Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, 50th Anniversary Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) Mackie, Leman, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Halford, Lincoln, Adams, R. Phillips, Pearce 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1007 Honoring - Alex Samuelson Representative(s) Moses Senator(s) Leman, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Mackie, Halford, Lincoln, Pearce 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. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Honoring - Colonel William J. Heinen Representative(s) Therriault Senator(s) Miller, Sharp, Wilken, Pearce, Leman, Taylor, Kelly Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SB 64 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) An Act relating to the Shuyak Island State Park was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1008 ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 7, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1997 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1009 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. 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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 04 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- SB 131ANNUAL SCHOOL TAX SB 135SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM SB 139AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS APR 07 MONDAY 1:30 PM --BILLS RESCHEDULED FROM 4/4/97-- SB 131ANNUAL SCHOOL TAX SB 135SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM SB 139AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS APR 09 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 98CONVEY LAND TO MUNICIPALITIES/BOROUGHS HB 106MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE/ ORGANIZATION GRANTS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 11 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 04 FRIDAY 10:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- SB 13INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1010 FINANCE (continued) APR 04 FRIDAY 6:00 PM SB 13INCREASE TOBACCO TAXES SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS APR 05 SATURDAY 10:00 AM + SB 47APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET + SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS APR 07 MONDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> SB 11SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT HB 58CIVIL ACTIONS/ATTY FEES/ INSURANCE HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM APR 07 MONDAY 6:00 PM SB 55AMEND DEFINITION OF PROGRAM RECEIPTS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> APR 08 TUESDAY 8:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CLOSEOUTS: 8:00 AM - UNIVERSITY 9:00 AM - COURT SYSTEM 10:00 AM - NATURAL RESOURCES APR 08 TUESDAY 5:00 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 46MINING CLAIMS ON PUBLIC LANDS HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET CLOSEOUTS: 7:00 PM - HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 8:30 PM - CORRECTIONS APR 09 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CLOSEOUTS: 8:00 AM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 9:00 AM DOT/PF 10:00 AM LABOR 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1011 FINANCE (continued) APR 09 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM SB 60ADVISORY VOTE ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT SB 63DEADLY WEAPON OFFENSES BY JUVENILES SB 70UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CLOSEOUTS: 7:00 PM - DCED 8:00 PM - GOV APR 10 THURSDAY 8:00 AM HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CLOSEOUTS: 8:00 AM - ADMINISTRATION 9:00 AM - CRA 10:00 AM - M&VA APR 10 THURSDAY 5:00 PM --TIME CHANGE-- SB 105LEGISLATIVE ETHICS CODE REFORM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CLOSEOUTS: 7:00 PM - REVENUE 8:00 PM - LAW SB 150PUB. EMPLOYEES: MOVING, COMP TIME & PERS SB 151PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT LABOR RELATIONS HB 68VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE WORK PLAN: OVERTIME <PENDING REFERRAL> APR 11 FRIDAY 8:00 AM HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CLOSEOUTS: 8:00 AM - EDUCATION 9:00 AM - PUBLIC SAFETY 10:00 AM - FISH & GAME 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1012 FINANCE (continued) APR 12 SATURDAY 9:00 AM HB 75APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET HB 76APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CLOSEOUTS: LEGISLATURE FRONT SECTION, OPEN SECTIONS, AMENDMENTS ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 04 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS ABOVE BILL LISTEN ONLY-NO TESTIMONY + SB 148PUBLIC LIBRARIES + SB 149HEALTH CARE FACILITY AUDITS & REPORTS APR 07 MONDAY 9:00 AM + CONFIRMATION HEARINGS: BOARD OF CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS BOARD OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS BOARD OF EDUCATION STATE MEDICAL BOARD PROFESSIONAL TEACHING PRACTICES COMMISSION + SB 96REGULATION OF HOSPICE CARE APR 09 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + HB 145TEACHING COMPETENCY EXAM FOR CERTIF + SB 142REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS + SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS -- LISTEN ONLY TELECONFERENCE -- + <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> APR 11 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 102ALIENS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS + SB 17CRIMINAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV + SB 134HOME SCHOOLING EDUCATION PROGRAM + HB 147STATE BOARDING SCHOOLS/CHARTER SCHOOLS <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> ---------------------------------------- 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1013 JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 04 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- + HB 9VICTIMS RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT TRIAL + SB 119FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 07 MONDAY 1:30 PM + HB 65PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS --FOLLOWING BILLS HELD FROM 4/4/97 <BILLS HELD OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 09 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 9VICTIMS RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT TRIAL + SB 119FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES --ABOVE BILLS RESCHEDULED FROM 4/4/97-- + SB 101REGULATIONS: ADOPTION & JUDICIAL REVIEW <BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 11 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 14 MONDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 16 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 18 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 08 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING: BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE EXAMINERS BOARD OF CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION BOARD OF BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY + SB 122INS.COVERAGE:MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST + HB 30CIVIL LIABILITY FOR SKATEBOARDING 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1014 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) APR 10 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 18STATE PROCUREMENT DISABILITY PREFERENCES + HB 138BOARD OF STORAGE TANK ASSISTANCE SB 162MINIMUM WAGE FOR TIPPED EMPLOYEES ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 04 FRIDAY 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- HB 25FISH & GAME:LICENSES & RESIDENCY <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> APR 07 MONDAY 3:30 PM --BILLS HELD FROM 4/4/97-- HB 25FISH & GAME:LICENSES & RESIDENCY <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> APR 09 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM + SB 52FISHERIES BUSINESS TAX CREDITS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED> APR 11 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + SB 40DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMENT <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED> ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 04 FRIDAY 10:45 AM SB 83APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL APR 07 MONDAY 10:45 AM SB 124CHARITABLE GAMING SALMON AND RACE CLASSIC SB 143EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL RULES CS ---------------------------------------- 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1015 STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 08 TUESDAY 3:30 PM + HB 20DOG MUSHING CONTESTS + HB 112AMEND DEFINITION OF POLITICAL PARTY HB 86CITIES: PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED> SB 147PERS:GOV/LT GOVS SURVIVING SPOUSE OR EX <ABOVE BILL RESCHEDULED FROM 4/3/97> APR 10 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 88BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY + SB 89BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS SB 90DENTISTS: LICENSING & EXTEND EXAMINING BD + SB 91PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY + SB 103HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FEES & HEARINGS + SCR 9ALASKA GARDEN WEEK <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> SB 76STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING SB 116WELFARE TO WORK TAX CREDITS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 08 TUESDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 10 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SJR 25SUPPORT ACCESS TO DENALI/ WONDER LAKE SB 153SPECIALIZED LICENSE PLATES FOR ARTS FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BELTZ ROOM 211 APR 04 FRIDAY 4:00 PM CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 07 MONDAY 8:00 AM FINAL BUDGET CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- 1997-04-04 Senate Journal Page 1016 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 04 FRIDAY 5:00 PM FY 98 F&G OPERATING BUDGET; 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