Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-03-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2713 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Fifty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:09 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Lincoln was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Leman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Green. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Dear Heavenly Father, it is with thankfulness that we come here today. We thank You for our being here, for our health, and for the beautiful weather. We ask You to be with us through this day. We also ask for wisdom, that we will have the power to make needed decisions. We ask that You give us patience, that we might take the time and consideration to mull over the things with which we may have to deal; that You give us the assurance that were on the right track and that were following Your will. We ask lastly that we have within us the attitude that makes our behavior so that we can work with everyone. May our behavior always be acceptable to You. We ask these things in Christs Name. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2713 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2714 Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fiftieth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 117 Message dated March 2 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 117 An Act relating to an infant care curriculum in the public school system. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated March 2 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 51 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 51(MLV) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, Relating to support for H.R. 2924, which allows certain Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans and the Elim Native Corporation to select land under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2715 Message dated March 2 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 33 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to real estate licensees and to the real estate surety fund; relating to the Real Estate Commission; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation 1997 Annual Report from Jerome B. Komisar, Chair in accordance with AS 14.40.866 Standing Committee Reports SB 158 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 158 An Act relating to motor vehicle liability insurance covering a person who has had the persons drivers license revoked and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 2591. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Parnell. Previous zero fiscal notes. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2716 SB 307 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 307 An Act relating to conditions for filling vacancies in the office of United States senator; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senator Miller. Signing no recommendation: Senator Parnell. Zero fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Leman was noted. SJR 33 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Supporting passage of S. 1221, the American Fisheries Act, by the United States Congress, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(RES) Supporting reduction of fishing capacity in the Bering Sea fishing fleet and Americanization of the fishing fleet through passage of S. 1221, the American Fisheries Act, by the United States Congress. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Sharp, Green. Zero fiscal note for the resolution and the committee substitute published today from the Senate Resources Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2717 SB 285 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 285 An Act relating to state procurement practices. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor, Duncan. The bill is on todays calendar. SR 1 The Rules Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to compensation of Holocaust victims and survivors, their heirs, and Jewish communities by the government of Switzerland and the Swiss banking industry. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Duncan, Taylor, Leman, Torgerson. The resolution is on todays calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 332 SENATE BILL NO. 332 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: An Act relating to the Alaska Student Loan Corporation. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 285 SENATE BILL NO. 285 An Act relating to state procurement practices was read the second time. 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2718 SB 285 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. 285 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 285 An Act relating to state procurement practices pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 285 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Phillips Excused: Lincoln and so, SENATE BILL NO. 285 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SR 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. Senators Duncan, Taylor, Leman, Pearce, Halford, Green, Mackie, Miller moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2719 SR 1 The question being: Shall SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to compensation of Holocaust victims and survivors, their heirs, and Jewish communities by the government of Switzerland and the Swiss banking industry, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SR 1 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Lincoln and so, SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. Citations Honoring - Dr. Mim Chapman Senator(s) Ellis, Pearce, Donley, Duncan, Phillips, Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Green, Lincoln, Halford Honoring - Jim and Helen Fisher, Kenai Chamber of Commerce 1997 Pioneer Award Representative(s) Hodgins, G. Phillips, Davis Senator(s) Torgerson, Ward, Pearce, Donley, Duncan, Sharp, Ellis, Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Green, Lincoln, Halford, Leman In Memoriam - Coral Seymour Representative(s) Hodgins, G. Phillips, Davis Senator(s) Ward, Torgerson, Pearce, Donley, Duncan, Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Green, Lincoln, Halford, Leman 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. 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2720 Unfinished Business Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 261 Senator Halford requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 261(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 261(FIN) An Act relating to the Special Olympics World Winter Games to be held in Anchorage in the year 2001; establishing a reserve fund for the games; providing certain duties and authority for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority regarding financing for those games; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 261(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Sharp Excused: Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 261(FIN) 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. 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2721 Unfinished Business Continued HB 265 Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate rescind its previous action in passing SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(RLS) am S An Act relating to pamphlets, publications, plans, and records of state agencies; and relating to reports to and from state agencies and the governor. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, the Senate rescinded its previous action. Senator Kelly moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Kelly offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 3, line 30, through page 4, line 13: Delete all material and insert: "Sec. 6. AS15.13.040(d) is amended to read: (d) Every individual, person, or group making a contribution or expenditure shall make a full report, upon a form prescribed by the commission, of (1) contributions made to a candidate or group and expenditures made on behalf of a candidate or group (A) as soon as the total contributions and expenditures to that candidate or group reaches $500 in a year; and (B) for all subsequent contributions and expenditures to that candidate or group in a year whenever the total contributions and expenditures to that candidate or group that have not been reported under this paragraph reaches $500; ªTHE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES: (1) ANY CONTRIBUTION OF CASH, GOODS, OR SERVICES VALUED AT MORE THAN $250 A YEAR TO ANY GROUP OR CANDIDATE; ORß 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2722 HB 265 (2) unless exempted from reporting by (h) of this section, any expenditure whatsoever for advertising in newspapers or other periodicals, on radio, or on television; or, for the publication, distribution, or circulation of brochures, flyers, or other campaign material for any candidate or ballot proposition or question." Page 4, line 21: Delete "in excess of $500 in the aggregate" Page 4, line 29, through page 5, line 7: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 8. AS15.13.080(a) is repealed and reenacted to read: (a) An individual who contributes $500, or goods or services with a value of $500, to a candidate shall file a contributors statement as required by this section." Senator Kelly moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Without objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. The bill was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(RLS) am S An Act relating to pamphlets, publications, plans, and records of state agencies; and relating to reports to and from state agencies and the governor pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 265(RLS) am S Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis Excused: Lincoln 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2723 HB 265 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(RLS) am S(reengrossed) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 261 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 261(FIN) An Act relating to the Special Olympics World Winter Games to be held in Anchorage in the year 2001; establishing a reserve fund for the games; providing certain duties and authority for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority regarding financing for those games; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 285 SENATE BILL NO. 285 An Act relating to state procurement practices was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 265 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(RLS) am S(reengrossed) An Act relating to pamphlets, publications, plans, and records of state agencies; and relating to reports to and from state agencies and the governor was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2724 Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 4, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1998 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2725 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. 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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 04 WEDNESDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 06 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 03 TUESDAY 8:30 AM + SB 36PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING MAR 03 TUESDAY 4:30 PM + SB 36PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING MAR 04 WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM + SB 36PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING SCR 14PARITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> MAR 04 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION ALASKA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION MAR 05 THURSDAY 9:00 AM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION OIL AND GAS LITIGATION 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2726 FINANCE MAR 05 THURSDAY 5:00 PM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION RURAL UTILITY BUSINESS ADVISOR PROGRAM (RUBA) MAR 06 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION UNIVERSITY-TEACHER TRAINING FINAL REVIEW-CHILD CARE, HEADSTART MAR 09 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 292APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING MAR 10 TUESDAY 0:00 AM -- NO MEETING SCHEDULED -- MAR 10 TUESDAY 4:30 PM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION HABITAT PERMITTING MAR 11 WEDNESDAY 8:15 AM KEY CAMPAIGN PRESENTATION MAR 11 WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM SB 180STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY: RS 2477 SB 235BOARD OF CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS SB 254LEVY ON PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND SB 255JOINT TASK FORCE ON MILITARY BASES HB 296EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION MAR 11 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION ALASKA STATE TROOPERS MAR 12 THURSDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> MAR 12 THURSDAY 4:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2727 FINANCE MAR 13 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 185VOTER LISTS & VOTER REGISTRATION <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 04 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 237COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAUL <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> MAR 06 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 09 MONDAY 9:00 AM SB 321ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 04 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 170SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED + HB 7VICTIM/JUVENILE OFFENDER MEDIATION <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> MAR 06 FRIDAY 1:30 PM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT REPORT ON SB 201: + SB 201PROHIBIT RECOVERY BY WRONGDOER <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 03 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING-DEBBY SEDWICK DEPT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT + SB 269PLUMBING CODE BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD (OTHERS MAY BE ADDED): + HB 73SALMON MARKETING ASSESSMENT & ASMI SB 212FEES FOR USE OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES <UNIFORM RULE 23 WAIVED> HB 116WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2728 LABOR & COMMERCE MAR 05 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 199COMMUNITY PROPERTY + SB 160DENTAL RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT + HB 135DENTISTS: LICENSING & EXTEND EXAMINING BD <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 04 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SJR 40FISHERIES MANAGEMENT FEE <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> SB 108STATE LAND LOTTERY PROGRAM <REMOVED FROM AGENDA> MAR 06 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 03 TUESDAY 11:35 AM ON ADJOURNMENT SB 273CHARITABLE GAMING SB 158INSURANCE CHANGES FOR DR. LIC REVOC. SB 307U.S. SENATE VACANCIES SJR 33SUPPORT AMERICAN FISHERIES ACT ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 03 TUESDAY 3:30 PM SJR 38APOLOGY TO VILLAGE OF ANGOON + SB 284CRUELTY TO ANIMALS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> MAR 05 THURSDAY 3:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2729 TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 03 TUESDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 05 THURSDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT HOUSE FINANCE 519 MAR 04 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM + CONSIDER MATTERS PERTAINING TO AUDIT DIVISION OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 MAR 04 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME: A TIME FOR ACTION