Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-03-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2879 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sixty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President pro tempore Torgerson at 1:07 p.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Duncan, Lincoln, Pearce were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Halford, Miller, Taylor were absent. Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that President Miller be excused from a call of the Senate on March 18. Without objection, President Miller was excused. Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Halford be excused from a call of the Senate from March 18 through plane time on March 19. Without objection, Senator Halford was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Douglas Samimi-Moore of the Juneau Bahai Community. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O Divine Providence! This assemblage is composed of Thy friends who are attracted to Thy beauty and are set ablaze by the fire of Thy love. Turn these souls into heavenly angels, resuscitate them through the breath of Thy Holy Spirit, grant them eloquent tongues and resolute hearts, bestow upon them heavenly power and merciful susceptibilities, cause them to become the promulgators of the oneness of mankind and the cause of love and concord in the world of humanity, so that the perilous darkness of 2879 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2880 ignorant prejudice may vanish through the light of the sun of Truth, this dreary world may become illumined, this material realm may absorb the rays of the world of spirit, these different colors may merge into one color and the melody of praise may rise to the kingdom of Thy sanctity. Verily, Thou art the Omnipotent and the Almighty! Abdul-Bah Senator Parnell led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-first through sixty-fifth legislative days and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 16 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 13 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 53 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 BY REPRESENTATIVES KELLY, Brice, Davies, Therriault, Croft, Bunde, James, Kemplen, Foster, Rokeberg, Williams, Relating to support for federal legislation providing for the continuation of the University of Alaska by the conveyance of federal land to the university. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2881 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 335 HOUSE BILL NO. 335 BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act replacing the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act; and amending Rules 4 and 62, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 205, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 461 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 461(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act making supplemental and special appropriations and amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 180 Fiscal note for the Finance Committee Substitute (page 2839) for SENATE BILL NO. 180 An Act relating to state rights-of-way published today from Department of Natural Resources. SB 233 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 233 An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair, Senators Mackie, Hoffman. 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2882 SB 233 Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Revenue. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 329 Fiscal note for SENATE BILL NO. 329 An Act establishing an exemption for investment clubs from the business license requirement published today from Department of Commerce and Economic Development. HB 116 Forthcoming fiscal note for the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute (page 2768) for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(FIN) An Act relating to workers compensation self-insurance published today from Department of Labor. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 185 SENATE BILL NO. 185 An Act relating to the maintenance of voter lists and to the inactivation and cancellation of voter registration; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. The bill will appear on the March 19 calendar. SB 254 SENATE BILL NO. 254 An Act relating to levy, execution, garnishment, attachment, or other remedy for the collection of debt as applied to a permanent fund dividend was read the second time. 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2883 SB 254 Senator Sharp, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2840. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 254(FIN) An Act relating to the exemption from levy, execution, garnishment, attachment, or other remedy for the collection of debt as applied to a permanent fund dividend was adopted and read the second time. The bill will appear on the March 19 calendar. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 291 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 291(JUD) am An Act relating to living wills, do not resuscitate orders, anatomical gifts, and the care and treatment of persons with serious medical conditions which had been held in third reading was before the Senate. Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held to the March 19 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citations Honoring - Choggiung Limited Senator(s) Hoffman, Duncan, Adams, Lincoln, Wilken, Taylor, Kelly, Leman Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2884 Unfinished Business SB 325 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that he be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 325 An Act relating to an optional municipal tax exemption for real property occupied as the primary residence and permanent place of abode by a resident who is the owner and is disabled Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 23 and 24. Without objection, Senator Leman was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Leman, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 19, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:21 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1998 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2885 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 MAR 18 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- SB 325PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED MAR 20 FRIDAY 1:30 PM <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 18 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM --TIME CHANGE-- SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES <ABOVE BILL RESCHEDULED TO 03/19> SCR 11LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE SB 76STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING SB 337MANDATORY BOROUGH INCORPORATION + HB 53LEASE-PURCHASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY PUBLIC TESTIMONY LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES MAR 18 WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM AGENDA CONTINUED FROM MORNING MEETING AS NEEDED + SB 337MANDATORY BOROUGH INCORPORATION PUBLIC TESTIMONY LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2886 FINANCE MAR 19 THURSDAY 10:00 AM SCR 11LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE <ABOVE RESOLUTION RESCHEDULED TO 3/18> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES <RESCHEDULED FROM 3/18> MAR 19 THURSDAY 4:30 PM + SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW WWAMI, AS&TF STATE TROOPERS MAR 20 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES CONTINUED MAR 20 FRIDAY 4:30 PM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW RUBA, HABITAT PERMITTING, YOUTH CORPS MAR 23 MONDAY 9:00 AM HB 461APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> MAR 23 MONDAY 4:30 PM AGENDA CONTINUED FROM MORNING MEETING AS NEEDED MAR 24 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 223SENIOR HOUSING SB 274PROBATION AND PAROLE FEES SB 334STATE TRAINING PROGRAMS/HUMAN RES.COUNCIL SJR 42CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RE MARRIAGE SB 323SEX OFFENSES & OFFENDER REGISTRATION 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2887 FINANCE MAR 24 TUESDAY 4:30 PM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW GOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 18 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SENATE FINANCE 532 -- TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE -- JOINT SENATE AND HOUSE HESS COMMITTEE PRESENTATION BY THE BRIDGES CAMPAIGN MAR 20 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 282CHILD ENDANGERMENT SB 252PATERNITY/CHILD SUPPORT/NONSUPPORT CRIMES SB 246HARBORVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 18 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 313PETITION CIRCULATION SB 309USE OF NONLETHAL AND DEFENSIVE WEAPONS SJR 36REAPPORTIONMENT BOARD & REDISTRICTING <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> MAR 20 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 268WAGE CLAIM ASSIGNMENTS TO DEPT. OF LABOR SB 284CRUELTY TO ANIMALS + SJR 37CONST AM: MINORS ABORTIONS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 19 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 33REAL ESTATE LICENSING + SB 336WORKERS COMP: EXEMPT HOCKEY PLAYERS + SB 198UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT <ABOVE BILL PREVIOUSLY HEARD> 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2888 RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 18 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- SB 108STATE LAND LOTTERY PROGRAM SB 299WELL TEST FLARES & NONROAD ENGINES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> MAR 20 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 108STATE LAND LOTTERY PROGRAM SB 299WELL TEST FLARES & NONROAD ENGINES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> <BILLS BELOW POSTPONED-HB 373 AND SB 281> HB 373FOREST RESOURCES + SB 281YAKUTAT GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENT ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 19 THURSDAY 0:00 AM UPON ADJOURNMENT SB 180STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY: RS 2477 SB 250MANAGEMENT OF GAME ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 19 THURSDAY 3:30 PM + SB 338TUITION WAIVER FOR EMT WIDOW/CHILD + SB 339FIRE FIGHTER LICENSE PLATES SB 249PERMANENT FUND ADVISORY VOTE ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 19 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + SB 304REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES & HWYS + SB 263SECONDARY ROADS + SB 264AID FOR MUNICIPAL ROAD MAINTENANCE + SB 314MUNICIPAL FEEDER VESSEL AUTHORITIES -- ABOVE BILLS RESCHEDULED FROM 03/12/98 -- + HB 231REGULATION OF SNOWMOBILES + <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2889 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 18 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME BUDGET SPORT FISHERIES, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, HABITAT MAR 19 THURSDAY 8:00 AM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME BUDGET COMMERCIAL FISHERIES BRU, GLACIER BAY COMMERCIAL/SUBSISTENCE FISHING LEGAL DEFENSE, COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY COMMISSION MAR 20 FRIDAY 8:00 AM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME BUDGET SUBSISTENCE, SUBSISTENCE FIELD OFFICES, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, COMMISSIONERS OFFICE ---------------------------------------- LAW SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 19 THURSDAY 3:00 PM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF LAW ALL BRUS ---------------------------------------- REVENUE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 24 TUESDAY 3:00 PM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BUDGET ALL BRUS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 19 THURSDAY 1:00 PM INCREMENT AND DECREMENT CHANGES STAFFING LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES CONSOLIDATION OF PROGRAMS ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-18 Senate Journal Page 2890 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA CAPITOL RM 106 MAR 27 FRIDAY 8:00 AM SENATE AND HOUSE FINANCE UNIVERSITY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BELTZ RM 211 MAR 24 TUESDAY 2:00 PM FULL COMMITTEE 3:00 PM (S) SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 MAR 18 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM NO CHILDRENS CAUCUS TODAY APR 01 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM INHALANT ABUSE TRAINING