Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-02-04 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2389 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Twenty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Adams was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Hoffman, Pearce were absent. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Hoffman be excused from a call of the Senate on February 4, 5 and 6. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Paul Beran of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Senator Phillips led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-second and twenty-third legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated February 2 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2389 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2390 First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 49 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 49(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Relating to opposition to a moratorium on the building of roads in the roadless areas of national forests. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 234 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to assistance for abortions under the general relief program. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications The following report was received and is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Review and Report of Corporate Assets as of June 30, 1997 of Alaska Housing Finance Corporation as corrected 1/20/98 from Dan Fauske, CEO/Executive Director in accordance with AS 18.56.089(b) 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2391 Standing Committee Reports SB 219 Fiscal note for the Judiciary Committee Substitute (page 2357) for SENATE BILL NO. 219 An Act relating to establishing an office of crime victims advocacy; and amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 9, Alaska Delinquency Rules, and Rule 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence published today from Legislative Affairs Agency. SB 246 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 246 An Act amending the definition of correctional facility to include a therapeutic treatment center; providing for the conveyance of the Harborview Developmental Center and appurtenant land to the City of Valdez for the purpose of conversion and lease of a part of the center for a therapeutic treatment center for the Department of Corrections; providing that such a land conveyance counts toward the general grant land entitlement of the City of Valdez; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators Donley, Phillips, Wilken. Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman. Previous zero and fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. SB 211 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 211 An Act renaming the Gravina Veterans Memorial Bridge as the Ralph M. Bartholomew Veterans Memorial Bridge. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Taylor, Leman, Torgerson. The bill is on todays calendar. 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2392 SB 223 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 223 An Act lowering the age requirement from 60 years to 55 years for purposes of senior housing programs; and repealing a provision relating to the interest rate on senior housing loans made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Taylor, Leman, Torgerson. The bill is on todays calendar. The presence of Senator Pearce was noted. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 35 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35 BY SENATORS MILLER, Leman, Green, Parnell, Taylor, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to participation in an abortion. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 274 SENATE BILL NO. 274 BY SENATORS WARD, Pearce, entitled: An Act relating to fees for probation and parole. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2393 SB 275 SENATE BILL NO. 275 BY SENATORS MILLER, Pearce, entitled: An Act relating to contributions to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 276 SENATE BILL NO. 276 BY SENATOR ELLIS, entitled: An Act relating to social security numbers; providing for the limitation of use of social security numbers; and making the improper use of a social security number a prohibited unfair trade practice. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 211 SENATE BILL NO. 211 An Act renaming the Gravina Veterans Memorial Bridge as the Ralph M. Bartholomew Veterans Memorial Bridge was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 211 was read the third time. Senators Leman, Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2394 SB 211 The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 211 An Act renaming the Gravina Veterans Memorial Bridge as the Ralph M. Bartholomew Veterans Memorial Bridge pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 211 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Adams, Hoffman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 211 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 223 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 223 An Act lowering the age requirement from 60 years to 55 years for purposes of senior housing programs; and repealing a provision relating to the interest rate on senior housing loans made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citations Honoring - Don Moore Representative(s) Kohring, Ogan Senator(s) Halford, Green, Pearce, Wilken, Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Hoffman, Leman, Parnell, Mackie, Donley Honoring - Sourdough Express, Inc., 100 Years in the Far North Representative(s) G. Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Ward, Pearce, Wilken, R. Phillips, Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Hoffman, Leman, Parnell, Mackie, Sharp, Miller, Green, Halford 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2395 In Memoriam - Lorena Showers Representative(s) Croft, Brice Senator(s) Ward, Pearce, Wilken, Ellis, Taylor, Kelly, Duncan, Lincoln, Hoffman, Leman, Parnell, Mackie, Halford, Donley Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 221 Senator Ward requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Kelly was required to vote. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) An Act relating to negatively amortizing loans secured by owner-occupied real property originated under a program approved or sponsored by the state or federal government, including congressionally chartered national corporations pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 221(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Adams, Hoffman 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2396 SB 221 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 263 Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 263 An Act relating to secondary roads; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 264 Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 264 An Act relating to aid for municipal road maintenance; and providing for an effective date. Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 211 SENATE BILL NO. 211 An Act renaming the Gravina Veterans Memorial Bridge as the Ralph M. Bartholomew Veterans Memorial Bridge was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 221 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) An Act relating to negatively amortizing loans secured by owner-occupied real property originated under a program approved or sponsored by the state or federal government, including congressionally chartered national corporations was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2397 Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 5, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:21 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate February 1998 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2398 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 FEB 04 WEDNESDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FEB 06 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 04 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION STIP & AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FEB 05 THURSDAY 9:00 AM + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING AHFC OVERVIEW + SB 219OFFICE OF VICTIMS ADVOCACY + SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT HEARINGS (COMPONENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED) FEB 06 FRIDAY 9:30 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- + ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION OVERVIEW + SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT HEARINGS (COMPONENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED) ---------------------------------------- 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2399 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 04 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM + HCR 19COUNCIL OF DEAF/HARD OF HEARING/DEAF/BLIN SB 241POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL TAX CREDIT SCR 19PROTOTYPE SCHOOL DESIGN + HB 170SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> FEB 06 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 237COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAUL SCR 21SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 04 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 7VICTIM/JUVENILE OFFENDER MEDIATION + SB 218CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS FEB 06 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 05 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + SB 158INSURANCE CHANGES FOR DR. LIC REVOC. + SB 254LEVY ON PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND -- RESCHEDULED FROM 02/03/98 -- ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 04 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM HJR 39LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS <BILL POSTPONED TO 2/6/98> SCR 20STATE AREAWIDE LEASING PROGRAM <BILL POSTPONED TO 2/6/98> + BRIEFING: WATERWAY MANAGEMENT ISSUES -- CONTINUED FROM 01/30/98 -- 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2400 RESOURCES CONTINUED FEB 06 FRIDAY 3:30 PM + SB 180STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY: RS 2477 <REMOVED FROM AGENDA> HJR 39LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS -- RESCHEDULED FROM 02/04/98 -- SCR 20STATE AREAWIDE LEASING PROGRAM -- RESCHEDULED FROM 02/04/98 -- <PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED BILLS> ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FEB 05 THURSDAY 0:00 AM UPON ADJOURNMENT SB 223SENIOR HOUSING ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 05 THURSDAY 3:30 PM -- RESCHEDULED FROM 02/03/98 -- SB 76STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING + SB 261SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2001 + SB 224OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE + SB 225APPROP: BUILD ALASKA FUND + SB 226PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT + SB 227PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING CORP + SB 228APPROP: PUB FACILITIES FIN CORP PROJECTS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 FEB 05 THURSDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENATE FINANCE 532 FEB 05 THURSDAY 1:30 PM DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION BRIEFING ON YEAR 2000 COMPUTER ISSUES 1998-02-04 Senate Journal Page 2401 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTINUED FEB 12 THURSDAY 1:30 PM DEPT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES BRIEFING ON YEAR 2000 COMPUTER ISSUES OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 FEB 04 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE ---------------------------------------- MAJORITY CAUCUS BELTZ ROOM 211 FEB 04 WEDNESDAY 11:25 AM MAJORITY CAUCUS ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS CAPITOL ROOM 408 FEB 10 TUESDAY 2:00 PM INFORMATIONAL SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE OF LEG COUNCIL-ADOPTION OF INTERNET POLICY