Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-05-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1775 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska One Hundred Fifteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:10 a.m. The roll showed thirteen members present. Senator Kelly was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Donley, Ellis, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp were 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. You come disguised, but still I know its You. Today Your eyes are black, Tomorrow blue; Your skin is sometimes yellow, Sometimes brown; You wear a loin cloth or a tattered gown; Your bony hand is held Before Your face, But Id know You, my Lord, In any case. You grin at me Through leprous-eaten jaws. The twisted limbs, The bloated belly?--Yours! You ring the changes, Lord, But I see through. I know that evry soul in need is You. (Poem by John Gowans) 1775 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1776 Help us to realize that those who come to us in need arent just disruptions, but You at our door. And Lord, bless these fine people today who will decide on the needs of this great state. Give them wisdom for the task. Amen. Senator Ward led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. CERTIFICATION Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred fourteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senators Donley, Ellis, Pearce, Parnell was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE SJR 25 Message of May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 Supporting enhancement of visitor access to Denali National Park and Preserve through development of a northern railroad route corridor access to the vicinity of Wonder Lake. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 175 Message of May 6 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 175 An Act relating to revenue bonds issued by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority for interties between Healy and Fairbanks and between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula; and providing for an effective date. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1777 SB 175 The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 6 Message of May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(FIN) am An Act relating to minors and amending laws relating to the disclosure of information relating to certain minors, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(FIN) am S An Act relating to minors and amending laws relating to the disclosure of information relating to certain minors; and amending Rule 3(c), Alaska Delinquency Rules. HB 18 Message of May 6 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 18, thus adopting: HOUSE BILL NO. 18 am S An Act extending to certain partnerships and corporations the 10 percent procurement preference currently given to certain sole proprietorships who are Alaska bidders and owned by persons with disabilities. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS SB 25 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 25 An Act relating to authorizing the Department of Corrections to provide an automated victim notification and prisoner information system and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 25(FIN) An Act relating to the Department of Corrections providing an automated victim notification and prisoner information system. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1778 SB 25 Signing do pass: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senators Phillips, Parnell, Adams, Torgerson, Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp, Cochair. Previous zero and fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Phillips was noted. SB 139 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 139 An Act relating to state aid to volunteer fire departments; and providing for an effective date and recommended the adoption of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1050. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Phillips, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Parnell, Adams, Donley. Zero fiscal note for the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute published today from Department of Health and Social Services. Previous zero and fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 142 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 142 An Act relating to formation of and taxation in regional educational attendance areas; and providing for an effective date and recommended the following amendment: Page 2, line 4: Delete 1999 Insert 2000 Page 2, line 19: Delete 2000 Insert 1999 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1779 SB 142 Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Leman. Fiscal notes published today from Department of Education, Department of Community and Regional Affairs. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Community and Regional Affairs. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HCR 18 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Declaring 1997 to be observed as the 80th Anniversary of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and recognizing the vital role played by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senators Ward, Leman, Green. Previous House zero fiscal note. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 27 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Requesting the Federal Aviation Administration to grant exemptions from the commuter rule in order to maintain a high level of air safety and air transportation service in rural Alaska, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Halford, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Lincoln. Zero fiscal note for the Senate Committee Substitute published today from the Senate Transportation Committee. Previous House zero fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee Substitute. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1780 HJR 27 The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 29 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Supporting an increase in federal funding for prostate cancer research. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senators Ward, Leman, Green. Previous House zero fiscal note. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 158 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 158 An Act relating to attendance at a public school on a part-time basis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Ward, Leman, Green. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 250 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 250(O&G) An Act establishing a North Slope Gas Commercialization Team to develop recommendations regarding a North Slope gas project; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs, Senators Adams, Donley. Signing do pass: Senators Phillips, Parnell, Torgerson. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1781 HB 256 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 256 am 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. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senators Ward, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Leman. Previous House zero fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Sharp was noted. SB 130 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 130 An Act amending the retirement incentive programs for municipalities and school districts; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Duncan, Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 162 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 162 An Act relating to payment of minimum wages to tipped employees; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Taylor, Miller, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. HJR 14 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Relating to supporting the American Land Sovereignty Protection Act. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Torgerson, Miller, Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. The resolution is on todays calendar. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1782 HJR 34 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Relating to proposed regulations of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council creating a new discriminatory halibut fishery in Alaska. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Duncan, Taylor, Torgerson, Miller. The resolution is on todays calendar. HB 151 The Rules 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. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Duncan, Taylor, Miller, Torgerson. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 153 The Rules 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 to calendar: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Duncan, Taylor, Miller, Torgerson. The bill is on todays calendar. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 196 SENATE BILL NO. 196 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1783 SB 196 SENATE BILL NO. 196 An Act relating to a moratorium on entry into the directed demersal shelf rockfish fishery in Southeast Alaska; relating to state management of fisheries in offshore water adjacent to the state; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 197 SENATE BILL NO. 197 BY SENATORS DONLEY, Taylor, entitled: An Act relating to health care services provided by, and practices of, a health maintenance organization; and prohibiting health maintenance organizations from limiting free speech of health care providers. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. SB 198 SENATE BILL NO. 198 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to partnerships; amending Rules 25(c), 79, and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date. 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 130 SENATE BILL NO. 130 An Act amending the retirement incentive programs for municipalities and school districts; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1784 SB 130 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. 130 was read the third time. Senators Mackie, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 130 An Act amending the retirement incentive programs for municipalities and school districts; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 130 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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. 130 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 Halford gave notice of reconsideration. SB 162 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 162 An Act relating to payment of minimum wages to tipped employees; and providing for an effective date be placed at the bottom of todays calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1785 SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 151 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 was read the second time. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1713. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(RES) 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. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(RES) was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(RES) 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1786 HB 151 SCS CSHB 151(RES) 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 153 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 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. 153(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 153(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1787 HB 153 Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(FIN) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 107 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) am An Act making, amending, and repealing capital and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 107(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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. 107(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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1788 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 145 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) An Act relating to certification of teachers; and providing for an effective date was read the third time. Senators Parnell, Mackie, Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senators Parnell, Mackie, Lincoln were required to vote. The question being: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) An Act relating to certification of teachers; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 145(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) 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 Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1789 HB 146 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) An Act relating to competency testing requirements for secondary students; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 146(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Hoffman, Lincoln, Phillips Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(FIN) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. HB 147 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(HES) am was read the third time. The question being: Shall 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 pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1790 HB 147 CSHB 147(HES) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Mackie Excused: Kelly and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(HES) am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 14 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Relating to supporting the American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Relating to supporting the American Land Sovereignty Protection Act, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1791 HJR 14 CSHJR 14(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage 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 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) passed the Senate. Senator Duncan gave notice of reconsideration. RECONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILLS HB 83 Senator Donley requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) An Act relating to regulation of commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date be taken up at this time. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Lincoln called the Senate. Senator Lincoln lifted the call. Senator Donley moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 1 : 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1792 HB 83 Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS19.10.300, enacted by Executive Order 98, is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (g) A person operating a commercial motor vehicle shall carry proof of insurance. If a person operating a commercial motor vehicle is involved in an accident with another person, the person operating the commercial vehicle shall display the proof of insurance required under this subsection to the other person and, unless the person operating the commercial vehicle is self-insured, have the insurer contact the other person involved in the accident within 48 hours. In this subsection, "proof of insurance" means a certificate of self-insurance issued by the department under AS28.20.400, or a card issued by an insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state that indicates that the person is insured as required by this section, that contains local or toll free telephone numbers for filing or receiving claim information, and that indicates the name and address of the insurer." Page 1, line 4: Delete "* Section 1." Insert "* Sec. 2." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Leman objected. Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the following amendment to Amendment No. 1: Delete from Amendment No. 1 and, unless the person operating the commercial vehicle is self-insured, have the insurer contact the other person involved in the accident within 48 hours Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was amended. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1793 HB 83 There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 as amended was adopted. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) am S was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) am S 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) am S Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Halford Excused: Kelly Absent: Adams and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) am S passed the Senate on reconsideration. 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. HB 35 Senator Mackie requested that the reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 35 An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date be taken up at this time. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1794 HB 35 HOUSE BILL NO. 35 was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: 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 - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Kelly Absent: Adams and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 35 passed the Senate on reconsideration. 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 34 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Relating to proposed regulations of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council creating a new discriminatory halibut fishery in Alaska, was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Hoffman objected. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1795 HJR 34 The question being: Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 be advanced to third reading? The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 34 Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 14 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly Absent: Adams and so, the resolution failed to advance to third reading. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 will appear on the May 8 calendar. CITATIONS Honoring - Nikiski Bulldog Wrestlers, State Champions Senator(s) Ward, Lincoln, Duncan, Wilken, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Hoffman Honoring - Pete Hoepfner Representative(s) Barnes Senator(s) Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Hoffman Honoring - Jon Wolcott Representative(s) Barnes Senator(s) Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Hoffman 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1796 Honoring - Tony McCormick Representative(s) Barnes Senator(s) Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Hoffman Honoring - Sam Pekovich Representative(s) Barnes Senator(s) Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Phillips, Hoffman, Miller Honoring - Evelyn Monsen Representative(s) Moses Senator(s) Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Hoffman Honoring - Cheetah Readers, Airport Heights Elementary School Representative(s) Ryan Senator(s) Kelly, Donley, Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Wilken, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Hoffman Honoring - Bernard Edwards for An Act of Heroism Senator(s) Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Wilken, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Hoffman Representative(s) Nicholia Honoring - Native Youth Olympians Senator(s) Hoffman, Halford, Adams, Parnell, Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Wilken, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Sharp, Ellis Representative(s) Ivan, Moses In Memoriam - Lynn Campbell Senator(s) Taylor, Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Kelly, Hoffman Representative(s) Williams In Memoriam - Marietta Williams Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Kelly, Hoffman 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1797 In Memoriam - Brian Mac MacManus Senator(s) Taylor, Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Kelly, Hoffman Representative(s) Williams In Memoriam - William R. Bill Nix Representative(s) Elton, Hudson Senator(s) Duncan, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Hoffman In Memoriam - Max Hiram Sherrod Representative(s) Ogan, Kohring Senator(s) Green, Halford, Lincoln, Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Sharp, Mackie, Taylor, Kelly, Hoffman 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 - Charles Taylor Master Mechanics of Southeast Alaska Senator(s) Halford, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Hoffman, Pearce, Leman Representative(s) Hudson, Elton 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. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1798 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 162 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 162 An Act relating to payment of minimum wages to tipped employees; and providing for an effective date which had been placed at the bottom of the calendar (page 1784) be held to the May 8 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 11 President Miller added a Judiciary Committee referral to HOUSE BILL NO. 11 An Act relating to drivers licensing; and providing for an effective date. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SJR 28 Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that his name be withdrawn as a cosponsor on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Requesting the federal government to conduct an audit of the Alaska Native regional corporations to determine their compliance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and to review the accountability of the corporations to their shareholders. Without objection, it was so ordered. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements are at the end of the journal. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1799 ENGROSSMENT SB 107 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) am An Act making, amending, and repealing capital and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 83 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(STA) am S An Act relating to regulation of commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 151 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(RES) 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 was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. ENROLLMENT SCR 6 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6(HES) Relating to the Alaska Telemedicine Project, 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 10:10 a.m., May 7, 1997. 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1800 SB 91 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91(STA) am An Act relating to the regulation of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants; extending the termination date of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; 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 10:10 a.m., May 7, 1997. ADJOURNMENT Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 8, 1997. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:24 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate May 1997 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1801 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 ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- HB 250NORTH SLOPE GAS COMM. TEAM HB 63AVIATION FUEL TAX EXEMPTION 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 <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 2PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND ELIGIBILITY MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM SB 154CHILD SUPPORT & PATERNITY + SB 159NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1802 FINANCE (continued) MAY 08 THURSDAY 8:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- HB 63AVIATION FUEL TAX EXEMPTION SCR 16NO INCREASE IN COST OF STATE EMPLOYEES SB 118PERMANENT FUND CORP. INVESTMENTS HB 210AIRPORT DUTY-FREE CONCESSIONS SB 114EMPLOYEES: POLITICAL CONTRIB & ACTIVITIES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> MAY 08 THURSDAY 5:00 PM + 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> (MEETING RECONVENED AT 12:45 PM FOR SB 182 AND SB 193) ---------------------------------------- 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> 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 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1803 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- + HB 207EMPLOYER DRUG TESTING PROGRAM + HB 266LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES 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 MAY 08 THURSDAY 3:30 PM HB 243EXTEND CURRENT SUBSISTENCE LAW HB 198DIVE FISHERY MANAGEMENT ASSN. & ASSESSMNT <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 12:24 PM HCR 1880 YEAR ANNIV OF UNIV. ALASKA FAIRBANKS HB 158RIGHT TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON PART-TIME BASIS HB 250NORTH SLOPE GAS COMM. TEAM SB 25TELEPHONE VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM HB 246GEORGE W. PALMER MEMORIAL BRIDGE HJR 27FAA COMMUTER RULE SB 139AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS SB 192MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF STATE VESSELS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAY 08 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 183VOTING & ELECTIONS + SB 185VOTER LISTS & VOTER REGISTRATION HB 241PAYMENT OF COSTS ALASKA PIONEERS HOME <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> ---------------------------------------- 1997-05-07 Senate Journal Page 1804 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAY 08 THURSDAY 1:30 PM SB 156STUDDED TIRES SB 127PERSONNEL RECORDS OF ALASKA RAILROAD <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> HB 248EAST EGAN DRIVE IN VALDEZ HJR 33FAA FIELD APPROVAL OF TUNDRA TIRES JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 AND 76 SENATE FINANCE 532 MAY 07 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM -- MEETING POSTPONED TO 5/8/97 -- ALL OPEN ITEMS MAY 08 THURSDAY 0:00 AM -- RESCHEDULED FROM 05/07/97 TIME TBA -- ALL OPEN ITEMS OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER MAY 09 FRIDAY 11:15 AM CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNORS APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS