Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-01-21 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2247 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:04 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Leon Thompson of Chapel by the Lake. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Creator God, a new day has dawned upon us and we give thanks for this day and all the challenges that stand before us. We acknowledge that You created this day and each one of us. Our acknowledgment calls us to give ourselves to build Your world, to bring correction where there is injustice, good where there is evil, and strength where there is weakness. In all these tasks give us patience, kindness, boldness, the ability to listen carefully and clearly to others. Help us to set jealousy and pride aside when it hinders our ability to work with others. Give us humble spirits that seek to bring out the best in our sisters and brothers. We thank You for the election of these senators, who have been called to serve the people of this state. We thank You for the time and energy they spend on behalf of those whom they represent. Protect their families as they are away from them 2247 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2248 for long periods of time. Help them feel the weight of responsibility and at the same time undergird them with strength and power. When this day is over following long meetings, telephone conversations, messages received and returned, dialogue with co-workers, and the reading of endless reports, may each person here be able to say, Thank You God for being in the midst of all I have done. We pray this to the One who created us and sustains us through all of life. Amen. Senator Torgerson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications The following reports are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Senate: Annual Examination and Evaluation of the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank from Willis F. Kirkpatrick, Director Division of Banking, Securities and Corporations Department of Commerce and Economic Development in accordance with AS 44.81.270(c) Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report from Maria C. Moya, Acting Ombudsman in accordance with AS 24.55.230 www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/LEGISLATURE/ombud.htm 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2249 Standing Committee Reports SB 110 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 110 An Act relating to licensure of landscape architects and recommended the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1236 be adopted. Signing do pass: Senator Sharp, Cochair, Senator Donley. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Torgerson. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 146 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 146 An Act relating to the public school funding program; relating to the definition of a school district, to the transportation of students, to school district layoff plans, to the special education service agency, to the child care grant program; imposing a school tax in the unorganized borough; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 146(HES) An Act relating to the public school funding program; relating to the definition of a school district, to the transportation of students, to school district layoff plans, to the special education service agency, and to the child care grant program; imposing an employment tax in the unorganized borough as a local contribution to public schools; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Leman, Ellis. Signing amend: Senator Green. Fiscal notes for the committee substitute published today from Department of Revenue and Department of Education. Fiscal note information forthcoming. 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2250 SB 146 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 197 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 197 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. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senator Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Leman. Signing amend: Senators Ellis, Green. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 209 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 209 An Act relating to the Task Force on Privatization; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Miller, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Duncan. Fiscal note published today from Legislative Affairs Agency. Indeterminate fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 214 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 214 An Act relating to the possession of a concealed deadly weapon by peace officers and chief administrative officers of local police departments; to the definition of police officer as it is defined for police standards; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2251 SB 214 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(STA) An Act relating to the possession of a concealed deadly weapon by peace officers and by chief administrative officers of municipal police departments; relating to the definition of police officer; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Miller, Mackie, Ward. Signing do pass, but needs amendments: Senator Duncan. Zero fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Public Safety. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 222 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 222 An Act naming the Robert B. Atwood Building and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 222(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Duncan, Miller, Mackie, Ward. Zero fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from the State Affairs Committee. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Administration. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 250 SENATE BILL NO. 250 BY SENATORS SHARP, Taylor, entitled: 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2252 SB 250 An Act relating to management of game and to the duties of the commissioner of fish and game. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 251 SENATE BILL NO. 251 BY SENATORS TORGERSON, Leman, Taylor, Sharp, entitled: An Act naming Herman Leirer Road near Seward. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Linny Pacillo and Susan Pacillo, aka The Parking Fairies Representative(s) Dyson Senator(s) Ellis, Donley, Taylor, Kelly, Pearce, Green, Duncan, Hoffman, Halford, Mackie, Lincoln In Memoriam - Terence Jay Nikodym Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Kelly, Pearce, Wilken, Green, Duncan, Leman, Hoffman, Mackie, Lincoln In Memoriam - Alma Jenny Representative(s) Grussendorf Senator(s) Taylor, Kelly, Pearce, Wilken, Green, Duncan, Leman, Hoffman, Mackie, Lincoln 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. 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2253 Unfinished Business SB 110 Senators Kelly and Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 110 An Act relating to licensure of landscape architects. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 159 Senators Kelly and Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 159 An Act relating to the new business incentive program. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on January 26 and January 30. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on January 26 through morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:45 a.m., January 22, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:22 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate January 1998 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2254 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 FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + PETROLEUM FORECAST-CHUCK LOGSDON, DEPT OF REVENUE, AND ANN LOUISE HITTLE OF CAMBRIDGE ENERGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES JAN 22 THURSDAY 8:30 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- + POLICIES AND PRIORITIES-CRAIG HOLT, CONSULTANT JAN 23 FRIDAY 8:45 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- + STATE EMPLOYMENT REPORT-CHRIS MILLER AND JOHN BOUCHER, DEPT. OF LABOR + CBR FUND PERFORMANCE-ROSS KINNEY, DEPT. OF REVENUE + RIP UPDATE-ANNALEE MCCONNELL, OMB + COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REVIEW-MARK BOYER, DEPT. OF ADMINISTRATION + SB 36PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING + SB 142REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ATTENDANCE AREAS + SB 193ADMINISTRATIVE SPENDING LIMIT FOR SCHOOLS + SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> JAN 26 MONDAY 9:00 AM + HB 265REPORTS & RECORDS OF & TO STATE AGENCIES + SB 221NEGATIVELY AMORTING LOANS + SB 220APPROP: AK PERMANENT FUND CORP. <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2255 FINANCE CONTINUED JAN 27 TUESDAY 8:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- OMB OVERVIEW + SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET + SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM JAN 28 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM OMB OVERVIEW + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 146PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING/CHILD CARE GRANTS + SB 197REGULATING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGS. <BILL HELD FROM 1/16/98> JAN 23 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + HB 170SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + SB 219OFFICE OF VICTIMS ADVOCACY SB 234BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF AK BAR ASSN JAN 23 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 JAN 22 THURSDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2256 RESOURCES CONTINUED JAN 23 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 11:25 AM SB 110LICENSING OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS SB 159NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM SB 214PEACE OFFICERS/ CONCEALED WEAPONS ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 22 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 223SENIOR HOUSING SB 76STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING <BILL POSTPONED> FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS SENATE FINANCE 532 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM PROPOSAL FOR REUSE OF FORT GREELY BASE REUSE PROCESS KNOWLES ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM -- LOCATION CHANGE -- SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS, PRELIMINARY AUDITS, RELEASE OF AUDITS, APPOINTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BELTZ ROOM 211 JAN 30 FRIDAY 8:15 AM EXECUTIVE SESSION 1998-01-21 Senate Journal Page 2257 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION HOUSE CHAMBER JAN 22 THURSDAY 11:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- ANNUAL ADDRESS TO THE LEGISLATURE THE HONORABLE FRANK MURKOWSKI, U.S. SENATOR ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 JAN 21 WEDNESDAY 11:35 AM MAJORITY CAUCUS