Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-05-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1707 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska One Hundred Fourteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:20 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Kelly was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Ward was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Neil Timpson of the Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our most gracious Heavenly Father, We praise You this day for who You are, knowing that in the book of Genesis we read that You created the heavens and the earth and the stars, moon and sun. And then You created us in Your Image. And we thank You for that great work. We are thankful for this great land that we are citizens of, because there are many places that we could be today that would not allow us the opportunity to meet in this fashion and have this time in prayer and conversation with You. We know that people are the reason we are here, and that people count not only to this important Senate body, but people count to You, in the eternal matters that we look forward to. 1707 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1708 Help us to make the decisions that make this day count for eternity. Bless our leaders as they deliberate over the matters of the State this day because people count. Amen. Senator Adams led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred thirteenth legislative day and Senate Journal Supplement No. 4 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Message dated May 6 was read stating: The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint Session of the Legislature at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 1997, for the purpose of consideration of the Governors appointments to various boards and commissions. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. SB 124 Message of May 5 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 124 An Act relating to salmon classics and race classics. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1709 HB 114 Message of May 5 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 114, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 114(RLS) An Act relating to health care data and registration of births. HB 214 Message of May 5 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 214, thus adopting: HOUSE BILL NO. 214 am S An Act relating to an employers knowledge of an employees physical condition for purposes of the Alaska Workers Compensation Act; excluding certain participants in the Alaska temporary assistance program from coverage under the Alaska Workers Compensation Act; and providing for an effective date. Message of May 5 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 109 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the management and disposal of state land and resources; relating to certain remote parcel and homestead entry land purchase contracts and patents; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1710 HB 207 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to employer drug and alcohol testing programs. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 210 HOUSE BILL NO. 210 BY REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG, entitled: An Act relating to the extension of contracts for the sale and delivery of in-bond merchandise at international airports. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 256 HOUSE BILL NO. 256 am BY REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS, entitled: An Act relating to calculation of the default rate for purposes of the student loan program and to regulation of postsecondary educational institutions; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The presence of Senator Ward was noted. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1711 SJR 14 Message of May 5 was read, stating the House passed SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 with the following amendment: Page 2, line 1, following states: Delete regardless of whether or not that other state allows the carrying of concealed handguns and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 am H Relating to support for federal legislation permitting state concealed handgun permittees to carry concealed handguns in other states. is returned for consideration. Senator Taylor moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment to SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14? The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 14 am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendment to SJR 14? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 am H Relating to support for federal legislation permitting state concealed handgun permittees to carry concealed handguns in other states. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1712 SJR 14 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. COMMUNICATIONS Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated May 5 was received, stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association representing the Engineer Officers of the Alaska Marine Highway System in accordance with AS 23.40.070 - 260. President Miller referred the report to the Finance Committee. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 36 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 36 An Act relating to transportation of public school students; relating to school construction grants; relating to the public school foundation program and to local aid for education; and providing for an effective date. Signing amend: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Green, Leman. Fiscal notes published today from Department of Education (2). The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 107 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 107 An Act making and amending capital and other appropriations and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1713 SB 107 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN), entitled: An Act making, amending, and repealing capital and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Parnell, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Donley. Signing do not pass: Senator Adams. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 146 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) An Act relating to competency testing requirements for secondary students; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Parnell, Torgerson, Donley. Signing do not pass, needs to be amended: Senator Adams. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 151 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(RES) am An Act relating to personal hunting of big game by big game guides while clients are in the field, to activities of transporters in the field, to use area registration for portions of additional guide use areas by registered guides, to oral examinations for a registered guide license or a game management unit certification, and to eligibility for big game guide licenses, game management unit certifications, or a transporter license and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(RES) 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1714 HB 151 Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Leman, Green. Previous House zero fiscal notes apply to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 153 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(FIN) An Act relating to the eligibility of aliens for state public assistance and medical assistance programs affected by federal welfare reform legislation; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Parnell, Adams, Torgerson. Previous House zero and fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. RECESS Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:30 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 12:16 p.m. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1715 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED SJR 30 The Rules Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to the defense of Alaska from offensive nuclear attack. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Torgerson, Miller, Taylor, Duncan. The resolution is on todays calendar. SB 107 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 107 An Act making and amending capital and other appropriations and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Taylor, Miller, Torgerson. Signing needs amendment: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 117 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 117 An Act relating to an infant care curriculum in the public school system. Signing to calendar: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Miller, Taylor, Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 35 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 35 An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Duncan, Taylor, Torgerson, Miller. The bill is on todays calendar. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1716 HB 83 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) An Act relating to regulation of commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Duncan, Taylor, Miller, Torgerson. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 145 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(HES) An Act relating to certification of teachers. Signing to calendar: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Taylor, Torgerson, Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 146 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) An Act relating to competency testing requirements for secondary students; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Taylor, Miller, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 147 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(HES) am An Act relating to the expenses of housing nonresident charter school students; relating to authorizing charter school programs to provide domiciliary and other services to nonresident charter school students; relating to duties of the state Board of Education; and relating to the establishment of state boarding schools. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Kelly, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Leman, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1717 INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 16 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Urging the state executive branch administration, University of Alaska administration, and Alaska Court System administration to negotiate collective bargaining agreements that result in a net zero cost increase. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 195 SENATE BILL NO. 195 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to common law liens, to remedies, costs, and fees imposed for the registration, filing, or recording of certain nonconsensual common law liens, and to penalties for recording common law liens. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 117 SENATE BILL NO. 117 An Act relating to an infant care curriculum in the public school system was read the second time. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1718 SB 117 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. 117 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 117 An Act relating to an infant care curriculum in the public school system pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 117 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, SENATE BILL NO. 117 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senators Wilken, Taylor, Pearce moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 107 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 107 An Act making and amending capital and other appropriations and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1719 SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 35 HOUSE BILL NO. 35 An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 35 was read the third time. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 35 An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 35 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Donley Excused: Kelly and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 35 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 Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that she be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1720 HB 35 Senator Sharp gave notice of reconsideration. HB 83 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) An Act relating to regulation of commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) An Act relating to regulation of commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 83(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Duncan Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) 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. Senator Donley gave notice of reconsideration. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1721 HB 145 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(HES) An Act relating to certification of teachers was read the second time. Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1477. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall the Finance Senate Committee Substitute be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 145(HES) Second Reading Adopt Finance Senate Committee Substitute? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly Absent: Mackie and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) was adopted and 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. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1722 HB 145 SCS CSHB 145(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) will appear on the May 7 calendar. HB 146 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) An Act relating to competency testing requirements for secondary students; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1, following "for": Insert "elementary and" Page 1, line 5: Delete "Secondary pupil" Insert "Pupil" Page 1, line 13, following "under": Insert "(a) of" Page 2, following line 3: Insert new subsections to read: 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1723 HB 146 "(c) In addition to the examination required under (a) of this section, a governing board shall require that pupils be measured against state performance standards in the areas of reading, English, and mathematics at the grade levels determined by the state Board of Education. The department shall provide sample examinations that would measure a pupil's progress toward the competence tested in the examination required under (a) of this section. A district shall use the sample examinations or other measures determined by the department to be comparable and shall be responsible for scoring and reporting results. Each district shall report its results in its annual report card to the public required under AS14.03.120(e) and submit results annually to the department. (d) A pupil who fails to demonstrate proficiency on district measures required under (c) of this section shall receive remedial instruction in the areas tested. A district shall develop intervention plans to assist pupils who require remedial instruction." Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Wilken objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 146(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Sharp, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1724 HB 146 and so, Amendment No.1 failed. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 146(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) will appear on the May 7 calendar. CITATIONS 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 In Memoriam - Helen Kelly Representative(s) Kelly Senator(s) Miller, Sharp, Pearce, Parnell, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Green 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1725 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. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS CONTINUED HB 147 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(HES) am An Act relating to the expenses of housing nonresident charter school students; relating to authorizing charter school programs to provide domiciliary and other services to nonresident charter school students; relating to duties of the state Board of Education; and relating to the establishment of state boarding schools was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Lincoln objected. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(HES) am advance to third reading? The vote was taken with the following result: CSHB 147(HES) am Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly Absent: Phillips and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. The bill will appear on the May 7 calendar. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1726 THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 11 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Green offered Title Amendment No. 1: Page 1, line 1, following a: Delete: 50 percent Senator Green moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 11(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Ward, Wilken Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Phillips, Torgerson Excused: Kelly Absent: Adams and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN)(titleam) An Act establishing a reimbursement program for municipal bonds, notes, or other indebtedness incurred for school construction; relating to administrative costs of reimbursing municipal school construction debt; relating to municipal school construction project eligibility requirements for receiving state reimbursement; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1727 SB 11 CSSB 11(FIN)(title am) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Ward Nays: Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Torgerson, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN)(titleam) passed the Senate. Senator Taylor moved the effective date clause. The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 11(FIN)(title am) Effective Date Clause YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward Nays: Hoffman, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Lincoln gave notice of reconsideration. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1728 SB 178 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am An Act stating legislative intent regarding parking, maintenance, leasing, and other requirements for a certain building acquired by the state in downtown Anchorage; giving notice of and approving the purchase by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation of an office building in Anchorage; and providing for an effective date was read the third time. Senator Halford moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 5. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Halford offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 1, line 3: "Delete "giving notice of and approving the purchase Insert "relating to the purchase"" Page 2, line 25: Delete "is authorized to" Insert "shall" Page 2, line 27, following "corporation": Insert "for an annual amount not to exceed the building's annual operating expenses" Page 2, line 28: Delete "excluding" Insert "including" Page 2, line 28, following "purchase": Insert "and lease by the state" Senator Halford moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Duncan objected. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1729 SB 178 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 178(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Duncan, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 5 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am An Act stating legislative intent regarding parking, maintenance, leasing, and other requirements for a certain building acquired by the state in downtown Anchorage; relating to the purchase by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation of an office building in Anchorage; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 178(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Ellis, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Donley, Duncan, Green, Lincoln, Parnell Excused: Kelly 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1730 SB 178 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(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 Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 46 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(FIN) am S was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(FIN) am S An Act relating to mining; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 46(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis Excused: Kelly and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(FIN) am S passed the Senate. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1731 HB 46 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 30 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to the defense of Alaska from offensive nuclear attack, was 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. SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to the defense of Alaska from offensive nuclear attack, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SSSJR 30 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly Absent: Pearce and so, SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1732 CITATIONS Honoring - Valdez High School, Academic Decathlon Tournament Champions Representative(s) Kubina Senator(s) Lincoln, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Parnell, Wilken, Mackie, Pearce, Green Honoring - Nobody Gets Hurt Week Senator(s) Leman, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Parnell, Wilken, Mackie, Lincoln, Pearce, Miller, Green Honoring - Kotzebue Elementary School Grades 5/6 Team, Battle of the Books State Champions Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Parnell, Wilken, Mackie, Lincoln, Pearce, Green Honoring - Kotzebue Elementary School Grades 3/4 Team, Battle of the Books State Runner-Up Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Parnell, Wilken, Mackie, Lincoln, Pearce, Green Honoring - United Way of the Tanana Valley Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Miller, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Wilken, Mackie, Lincoln, Pearce, Green Honoring - Thomas Marshall Representative(s) Green, Masek Senator(s) Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Mackie, Lincoln, Pearce, Green Honoring - Chugiak High School Science Olympiad Team, 1997 State Champions Senator(s) R. Phillips, Halford, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Parnell, Wilken, Mackie, Lincoln, Pearce, Green Representative(s) Kohring, Kott 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1733 Honoring - Albert Van Van Ornum Senator(s) R. Phillips, Halford, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Mackie, Lincoln, Pearce, Green Representative(s) Dyson Honoring - The Music Machine, Janet Carr-Campbell and Darl Schaaff, Directors Representative(s) Martin Senator(s) Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Leman, Mackie, Lincoln, Pearce, Ellis, Green Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS SB 178 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration (page 1730) on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am An Act stating legislative intent regarding parking, maintenance, leasing, and other requirements for a certain building acquired by the state in downtown Anchorage; relating to the purchase by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation of an office building in Anchorage; and providing for an effective date be taken up at this time. Senator Duncan objected. Senator Taylor called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall the reconsideration of CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am be taken up at this time? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1734 SB 178 CSSB 178(FIN) am Take Up Reconsideration YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178 (FIN) am was before the Senate in third reading on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am An Act stating legislative intent regarding parking, maintenance, leasing, and other requirements for a certain building acquired by the state in downtown Anchorage; relating to the purchase by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation of an office building in Anchorage; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 178(FIN) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Ellis, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Donley, Duncan, Green, Lincoln, Parnell Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1735 SB 178 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 11 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration (page 1727) on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN)(title am) An Act establishing a reimbursement program for municipal bonds, notes, or other indebtedness incurred for school construction; relating to administrative costs of reimbursing municipal school construction debt; relating to municipal school construction project eligibility requirements for receiving state reimbursement; and providing for an effective date be taken up at this time. Senator Lincoln objected. The question being: Shall the reconsideration of CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN)(title am) be taken up at this time? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 11(FIN)(title am) Take Up Reconsideration YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN)(title am) was before the Senate in third reading on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN)(title am) An Act establishing a reimbursement program for municipal bonds, notes, or other indebtedness incurred for school construction; relating to administrative costs of reimbursing municipal school construction debt; relating to municipal school construction 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1736 SB 11 project eligibility requirements for receiving state reimbursement; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 11(FIN) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Ward Nays: Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Torgerson, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11 (FIN)(title am)passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor moved the effective date clause. The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 11(FIN) am Effective Date Clause YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward Nays: Hoffman, Lincoln, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Ellis announced a minority caucus. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1737 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 2:20 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Senate reconvened at 5:38 p.m. Senator Leman called the Senate. The call was satisfied. SENATE BILLS IN SECOND READING SB 107 SENATE BILL NO. 107 An Act making and amending capital and other appropriations and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date which had been placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 1718) was read the second time. Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1712. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall the Finance Committee Substitute be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 107 Second Reading Adopt Finance Committee Substitute? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1738 SB 107 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) An Act making, amending, and repealing capital and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date was adopted and read the second time. Senator Pearce offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 25, line 21: Delete "(b) and (c)" Insert "(b) - (f)" Page 25, following line 31: Insert new subsections to read: "(d) The sum of $1,750,000 is appropriated from the income accrued on or before June30, 1998, on the Exxon Valdez oil spill restoration fund described in (a) of this section to the Department of Administration for payment as a grant under AS37.05.315 to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the design and construction of the Kenai River Visitors Center in Soldotna, placement of riverbank protection on the site chosen for the center, construction of amenities related to access and use of the Kenai River from the site, and procurement of furnishings and other materials necessary for the center to carry out its purpose. Money may not be expended from the appropriation made in this subsection for any purpose other than the design of the center until (1) the Kenai Peninsula Borough provides, and the commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities approves, a construction plan that describes the proposed design and location of the center; and (2) all amounts necessary to finance the work described by the construction plan are obtained by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1739 SB 107 (e) The sum of $1,000,000 is appropriated from the income accrued on or before June30, 1998, on the Exxon Valdez oil spill restoration fund described in (a) of this section to the Department of Fish and Game for research on techniques of fish stock identification or assessment for stocks of salmon injured as a result of the Exxon Valdez oil spill or whose health is of concern, and the assessment of spawning and rearing requirements for stocks of salmon injured as the result of the Exxon Valdez oil spill or whose health is of concern. (f) The unappropriated and unobligated balance of income earned on or before June30, 1998, on money in the Exxon Valdez oil spill restoration fund described in (a) of this section that remains after deducting the amounts appropriated in (b) - (e) of this section is appropriated to the Department of Community and Regional Affairs for payment as grants under AS44.47.050 to unincorporated rural communities for purposes of restoring, replacing, or enhancing subsistence resources or services or other services damaged or lost as a result of the Exxon Valdez oil spill." Senator Pearce moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Taylor objected. Senator Taylor moved that Amendment No. 1 be divided as follows: Amendment No. 1, Part A: all of Amendment No. 1 pertaining to subsection (d). Amendment No. 1, Part B: all of Amendment No. 1 pertaining to subsection (e). Amendment No. 1, Part C: all of Amendment No. 1 pertaining to subsection (f). President Miller ruled the amendment divisible. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was divided into Parts A, B and C. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1740 SB 107 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1, Part A be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1, Part A YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Green, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Phillips Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 1, Part A was adopted. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1, Part B be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1, Part B YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce Nays: Halford, Lincoln, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 1, Part B was adopted. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1, Part C be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1741 SB 107 CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1, Part C YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward Nays: Green, Halford, Phillips, Sharp, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 1, Part C was adopted. Senator Hoffman offered Amendment No. 2 : Page , line , is amended to read: Corps of Engineers program: Appropriation Items: Delete 2,200,000 Insert 3,400,000 Other Funds: Delete 2,200,000 Insert 3,400,000 Page , insert new line to read: St. Paul Harbor Allocations: 1,200,000 Renumber remaining lines accordingly. Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1742 SB 107 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Torgerson Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senators Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln offered Amendment No. 3 : Page , line : Department of Fish and Game Insert Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation Arctic/Yukon/Kuskokwim Salmon Marketing Grant Appropriation Items: Insert 250,000 General Funds: Insert 250,000 Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Taylor objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1743 SB 107 CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senator Mackie offered Amendment No. 4 : In Sec. 32 on page 14, line 12, delete the word moving. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie Nays: Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1744 SB 107 Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 47, line 27 after National Highway System Program: Appropriation Items: Delete 65,737,900 Insert 68,437,900 General Funds: Delete 7,567,900 Insert 7,811,900 Other Funds: Delete 58,170,000 Insert 60,626,000 Alaska Marine Highway System Malaspina Modifications: Allocations 2,700,000 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Pearce objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Taylor Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1745 SB 107 Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 6 : Department of Revenue Page 43, line 29: Low Income Housing Weatherization (ED 99) Appropriation Items Delete: 5,200,000 Insert: 7,727,500 Other Funds Delete: 5,200,000 Insert: 7,727,500 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 7 : 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1746 SB 107 Page 40, following line 19: Insert: Johnson Youth Center Treatment Facility (20 beds) Design and Construction Appropriation Items 3,000,000 General Funds 3,000,000 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Green objected. Senator Pearce rose to a point of order. President Miller cautioned members to proceed in order. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Pearce, Taylor, Wilken Nays: Miller, Parnell, Phillips, Sharp, Torgerson, Ward Excused: Kelly Taylor changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Halford changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Leman changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Wilken changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Green changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, Amendment No. 7 was adopted. Senator Leman lifted the call. The Senate stood at ease at 6:57 p.m. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1747 SB 107 The Senate returned at 7:26 p.m. Senator Leman called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senator Taylor moved that the Senate rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 7. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall the Senate rescind its previous action in adopting Amendment No. 7? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Rescind previous action in adopting Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, the Senate rescinded its previous action. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1748 SB 107 and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 8 : Department of Natural Resources Page 42, following line 29, Insert: Coalbed Methane Drill Test Project (ED 36) Appropriation Items 600,000 General Funds 600,000 Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Sharp objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 9 : Department of Education Page 31, following line 23, Insert: Regional Vocational Charter School (ED 36) Appropriation Items 250,000 General Funds 250,000 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1749 SB 107 Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Senator Torgerson objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 9 failed. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 10 : Add a new section : The sum of $2,396,414 is appropriated from the Investment Loss Trust Fund (AS 37.14.300) to the Department of Education for the following grants in the following amounts: PURPOSE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT Mt. Edgecumbe High School-Repairs, Renovations and Equipment 100,000 Grants to Named Recipients (AS 37.05.316) Northwest Arctic School District -- Kiana High School Renovation 2,296,414 Renumber following sections accordingly. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1750 SB 107 Make necessary amendments to the lapse provision section to make clear that these are capital projects and lapse under AS 37.25.020 and to the effective date section to make clear that these appropriations take effect on July 1, 1997. Senator Adams 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: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 10 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 10 failed. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 11 : Add a new section: Sec. . AHFC Reappropriation. The sum of $1,951,900 is appropriated from the fiscal year 1997 corporate receipts of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to be used for the FY 1998 Supplemental Housing Program. Make necessary amendments to lapse provision section to make clear that these are for capital projects and lapse under AS 37.25.020 and to effective date section to make clear that these appropriations take effect on July 1, 1997. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1751 SB 107 Senator Adams 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: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 11 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 11 failed. Senator Adams offered Amendment No. 12 : Page 58, line 5, Rural Development Grants Appropriation Items Delete 166,000 Insert 966,000 Other Funds Delete 166,000 Insert 966,000 Source of Funds: AIDEA Senator Adams moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 12. Objections were heard. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1752 SB 107 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 12 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 12 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 12 failed. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 13 : Department of Health and Social Services Page 40, line 22 is amended to read: Welfare Reform System Modifications Appropriation Items Delete 2,145,000 Insert 2,723,000 General Funds Delete 1,072,500 Insert 1,531,400 Other Funds Delete 1,072,500 Insert 1,191,600 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 13. Senator Parnell objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 13 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1753 SB 107 CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 13 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 13 failed. Senator Lincoln offered Amendment No. 14 : Department of Corrections Page 31, following line 6, insert: Harborview Renovation for a 50 bed Drug/Alcohol Treatment Center (ED 35) Appropriation Items 400,000 General Fund 400,000 Senator Lincoln moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 14. Senator Torgerson objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 14 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 14 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1754 SB 107 Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 14 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 15 : Page 41, following line 14: Insert: Juneau - Armory and Organization Maintenance Shop Design and Construction Appropriation Items: 120,000 General Funds: 120,000 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 15. Senator Torgerson objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 15 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 15 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 15 failed. Senator Duncan offered Amendment No. 16 : Page 30, following line 9, Insert: Native Heritage Center Appropriation Items 800,000 Other Funds 800,000 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1755 SB 107 Senator Duncan moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 16. Senator Torgerson objected. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the following amendment to Amendment No. 16: Insert Alaska prior to Native Without objection, Amendment No. 16 was amended. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 16 as amended be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 16 as amended YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 16 as amended failed. Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 17 : Community and Regional Affairs Page 30, after line 3, Insert new allocation: Head Start Repairs (ED 99) Appropriation Items 50,000 General Funds 50,000 Renumber accordingly 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1756 SB 107 Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 17. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 17 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 17 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Nays: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 17 failed. Senator Halford offered Amendment No. 18 : Page 12, line 28: Delete "sec. 58, page 69" Insert "sec. 59, page 70" Page 28, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 55. An amount equal to the balance of the earnings reserve account (AS37.13.145) on June 30, 1997, less $100,000,000, less the amount calculated under AS37.13.145 to offset the effect of inflation on the principal of the permanent fund during fiscal year 1997, and less the amount authorized under AS37.13.145(b) for transfer to the dividend fund (AS43.23.045(a)) for the payment of 1997 permanent fund dividends, is appropriated to the principal of the Alaska permanent fund." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1757 SB 107 Page 28, line 16: Delete "58" Insert "59" Page 28, line 23: Delete "56" Insert "57" Page 28, line 24: Delete "58, and 59" Insert "59, and 60" Page 28, line 26: Delete "58" Insert "59" Page 28, line 28: Delete "58" Insert "59" Delete "29" Insert "30" Conform internal page references accordingly. Senator Halford moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 18. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 18 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 18 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1758 SB 107 and so, Amendment No. 18 was adopted. Senator Parnell offered Amendment No. 19 : Page 19, line 6: Delete "$17,533,000" Insert "$18,150,000" Page 19, line 12: Delete "4,383,000" Insert "5,000,000" Page 19, line 14: Delete "$2,467,000 is appropriated" Insert "$1,850,000 is appropriated from the general fund" Page 19, line 17, following "program" through line 21: Delete all material. Insert "." Senator Parnell moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 19. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 19 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 19 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, Amendment No. 19 was adopted. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1759 SB 107 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Objections were heard. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) am be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) am will appear on the May 7 calendar. 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 May 6 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 33 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1760 HJR 33 Relating to Federal Aviation Administration approval of installations of tundra tires on aircraft. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 63 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(2d RLS) BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act amending the definition of motor fuel under the states motor fuel tax to add, as a part of the tax exemption set out in that definition, exemption from the tax for fuel sold for use in jet propulsion aircraft operating in flights that continue from foreign countries, subject to termination of the exemption for that fuel if a refiner operating a refinery at which the fuel was produced fails to comply with terms of a voluntary agreement entered into by the refiner to use Alaska residents, contractors, and suppliers to provide goods and services when the refinerys capacity is expanded, to add exemption from the tax for certain number 6 residual fuel oil, also known as bunker fuel, and to delete the exemption from the tax for fuel that is at least 10 percent alcohol by volume; and repealing ch. 42, SLA 1994, the Act providing for the imposition of a different tax levy on residual fuel oil used in and on certain watercraft until June 30, 1998; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 127 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1761 HB 127 An Act relating to the citizen review board and panels for permanency planning for certain children in state custody; renaming the Citizens Review Panel for Permanency Planning as the Citizens Foster Care Review Board; extending the termination date of the Citizens Foster Care Review Board; relating to disclosures about certain minors; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 212 HOUSE BILL NO. 212(title am) BY REPRESENTATIVES KUBINA, Dyson, Nicholia, entitled: An Act relating to determination of an established village for purposes of regulating the sale, use, and possession of alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. HB 241 HOUSE BILL NO. 241 am BY REPRESENTATIVES CROFT, Brice, Nicholia, Dyson, Phillips, Ogan, Ivan, Davies, Hudson, Elton, Porter, Kemplen, Rokeberg, Mulder, Kelly, entitled: An Act relating to payment assistance for costs of residing in the Alaska Pioneers Home, and providing that certain income and assets of a resident shall be disregarded in determining payment assistance, including income from any source in an amount equal to at least $100, cash dividends and other income equal to at least $2,000 received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, a permanent fund dividend, an amount for burial expenses of the resident, the residents spouse and dependents of the resident, the primary residence of the residents spouse or a dependent of the resident, and other property equal to at least a total value of $5,000; and providing for an effective date. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1762 HB 241 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 243 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act delaying the repeal of the current law regarding subsistence use of fish and game; amending the effective date of secs. 3 and 5, ch. 1, SSSLA 1992; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 266 HOUSE BILL NO. 266 BY REPRESENTATIVES RYAN, Therriault, Vezey, Rokeberg, entitled: An Act relating to limited liability companies and limited partnerships; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 157 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 157 An Act establishing a childrens trust motor vehicle registration plate. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Halford, Lincoln, Green, Wilken. Fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1763 SB 159 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 159 An Act relating to the new business incentive program and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 159(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Miller, Hoffman. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 192 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 192 An Act relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senator Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senators Halford, Green. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Transportation Committee. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 31 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Requesting the United States Congress to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1764 HB 11 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 11 An Act relating to drivers licensing; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Halford, Green, Lincoln. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken. Previous House fiscal note. The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 222 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 222(TRA) am An Act relating to abandoned, wrecked, or junk vehicles. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Halford, Lincoln, Wilken, Green. Previous House zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 246 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 246 An Act naming the George W. Palmer Memorial Bridge. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Wilken, Green, Lincoln, Halford. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 130 Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 130 An Act amending the retirement incentive programs for municipalities and school districts; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1765 HB 11 Senator Green, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the State Affairs Committee referral be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 11 An Act relating to drivers licensing; and providing for an effective date. Senator Duncan objected. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 11 be waived from the State Affairs Committee? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 11 Waive bill from State Affairs Committee? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Taylor Excused: Kelly and so, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 26 The reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 26 An Act relating to big game tags for wolves; and providing for an effective date was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 66 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(HES) An Act giving notice of and approving the entry into, and the issuance of certificates of participation in, a lease-purchase agreement for a centralized public health laboratory facility was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1766 HB 23 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(RES) An Act relating to management of state land; and relating to access to land was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. ENGROSSMENT SJR 30 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to the defense of Alaska from offensive nuclear attack, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 11 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN)(title am) An Act establishing a reimbursement program for municipal bonds, notes, or other indebtedness incurred for school construction; relating to administrative costs of reimbursing municipal school construction debt; relating to municipal school construction project eligibility requirements for receiving state reimbursement; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 117 SENATE BILL NO. 117 An Act relating to an infant care curriculum in the public school system was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1767 SB 178 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am An Act stating legislative intent regarding parking, maintenance, leasing, and other requirements for a certain building acquired by the state in downtown Anchorage; relating to the purchase by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation of an office building in Anchorage; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 46 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(FIN) am S An Act relating to mining; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. ENROLLMENT SB 1 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1(JUD) An Act relating to living and working conditions of prisoners in correctional facilities operated by the state, and authorizing the commissioner of corrections to negotiate with providers of detention and confinement services under contract to apply those conditions and limitations on services to persons held under authority of state law at facilities operated under contract or agreement; relating to services provided to prisoners; amending the definition of severely medically disabled applicable to prisoners seeking special medical parole; amending provisions of the correctional industries program; and extending the termination date of the Correctional Industries Commission and the program was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:45 a.m., May 6, 1997. 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1768 SB 14 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 14(JUD) An Act relating to insurance covering an insured who is a victim of domestic violence and requiring certain disclosures by an insurer was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:45 a.m., May 6, 1997. SB 67 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 67(JUD) An Act relating to the imposition of criminal sentences; and amending Rule 32.2, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:45a.m., May 6, 1997. SB 83 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(FIN) am H 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 enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:00 a.m., May 6, 1997. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 7, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate May 1997 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1769 ANNOUNCEMENTS Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM HB 212LOCAL OPTION BOUNDARIES FOR VILLAGES <PENDING REFERRAL> ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 06 TUESDAY 8:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS HB 153ALIENS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS HB 146PUPIL COMPETENCY TESTING SB 139AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS SB 114EMPLOYEES: POLITICAL CONTRIB & ACTIVITIES SB 118PERMANENT FUND CORP. INVESTMENTS SB 125AIRPORT DUTY-FREE CONCESSIONS SB 25TELEPHONE VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM HB 250NORTH SLOPE GAS COMM. TEAM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1770 FINANCE (continued) MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- HB 250NORTH SLOPE GAS COMM. TEAM HB 63AVIATION FUEL TAX EXEMPTION <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 139AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS SB 114EMPLOYEES: POLITICAL CONTRIB & ACTIVITIES SB 118PERMANENT FUND CORP. INVESTMENTS HB 210AIRPORT DUTY-FREE CONCESSIONS SB 25TELEPHONE VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SB 154CHILD SUPPORT & PATERNITY HB 11DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS HB 127FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD SB 159NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM <PENDING REFERRAL> <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 2PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND ELIGIBILITY ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + SB 142REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS + SB 193ADMINISTRATIVE SPENDING LIMIT FOR SCHOOLS + SB 182STATE BOARD OF CHARTER SCHOOLS + HB 158RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-TIME BASIS HCR 1880 YEAR ANNIV OF UNIV. ALASKA FAIRBANKS HJR 29FUNDING FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH + HB 256REGULATION OF POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS + <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM -- TIME CHANGE AND LOCATION CHANGE -- HB 50BROADCASTING OF RAFFLES AND CLASSICS HB 163GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE AS CONTROLLED SUBST <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1771 JUDICIARY (continued) MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SENATE FINANCE 532 -- TIME CHANGE AND LOCATION CHANGE -- JOINT JUDICIARY MEETING WITH COMMISSIONER OTTE - APSIN MAY 09 FRIDAY 1:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAY 06 TUESDAY 3:30 PM -- TIME CHANGE AND DATE CHANGE -- HJR 31FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT SB 159NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- HB 207EMPLOYER DRUG TESTING PROGRAM HB 266LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES <PENDING REFERRAL> SB 159NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM HJR 35ENCOURAGE FED TAX CHANGE FOR GAS PIPELINE HB 109MANAGEMENT OF STATE LAND AND RESOURCES HB 141SCALLOP FISHERY/ VESSEL MORATORIUM CONFIRMATION HEARING: OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION APPOINTEE ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAY 06 TUESDAY 11:35 AM HB 83COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SB 107APPROPRIATIONS: CAPITAL & FUNDS HB 146PUPIL COMPETENCY TESTING 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1772 RULES (continued) MAY 06 TUESDAY 8:31 PM HJR 31FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT HB 151BIG GAME GUIDES/REGISTR. AREAS/TRANSPORT HB 153ALIENS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 06 TUESDAY 3:30 PM BUTROVICH ROOM 205 -TIME CHANGE - FOLLOWING TRANSPORTATION MTG- <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> + SJR 28FED AUDIT OF NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORATIONS -- SJR 28 RESCHEDULED FROM 05/01/97 -- + SB 155NOTICE & PUBLICATION OF REGULATIONS + SB 194ANCSA CORPORATIONS MAY 08 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 183VOTING & ELECTIONS + SB 185VOTER LISTS & VOTER REGISTRATION ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 06 TUESDAY 3:30 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- + SB 157CHILDRENS TRUST LICENSE PLATES + HJR 27FAA COMMUTER RULE <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED> + SB 192MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF STATE VESSELS + HB 246GEORGE W. PALMER MEMORIAL BRIDGE HB 222ABANDONED,WRECKED,OR JUNK VEHICLES HB 11DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS MAY 08 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 156STUDDED TIRES SB 127PERSONNEL RECORDS OF ALASKA RAILROAD <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> 1997-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1773 JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 AND 76 SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 06 TUESDAY 3:30 PM LEG, GOV, FRONT SECTION, FISCAL NOTES, INTENT LANGUAGE, OPEN ITEMS MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM ALL OPEN ITEMS OTHER MEETINGS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE TASK FORCE BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 06 TUESDAY 9:00 AM PRESENTATIONS: COURT, UA, DOT, DOE ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER MAY 09 FRIDAY 11:15 AM CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNORS APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 06 TUESDAY 2:20 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS MAY 06 TUESDAY 7:00 PM MAJORITY CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- MINORITY CAUCUS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 06 TUESDAY 2:20 PM MINORITY CAUCUS