Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-03-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3025 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Seventy-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed twelve members present. Senators Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Taylor, Wilken were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Cary Henrichsen of the Auke Bay Bible Church. Senator Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. (Psalm 46:1) God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help... May we begin this day by placing our deepest cares and concerns in Your hands, that our minds and hearts might be clear and ready to do Your will. May Your grace season all we say, may Your mercy temper our actions towards one another, and may the end of this day bring a vote of satisfaction from You regarding our labors for You. In Jesus name, Amen. Senator Green led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-fourth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 3025 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3026 Messages from the House Message dated March 26 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 367 HOUSE BILL NO. 367 am BY REPRESENTATIVE DYSON, entitled: An Act relating to part-time public school students; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 392 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 392(L&C) am BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to access by the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Fish and Game to confidential records for fisheries businesses and resources prepared or kept by the Department of Revenue under AS 43.75.015; relating to certain salmon products reports; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 404 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to the regulation of commercial vehicles; relating to the temporary registration of out-of-state commercial vehicles; relating to registration fees for commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date. 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3027 HB 404 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 26 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate State Affairs Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Commission for Human Rights Ruth G. Benson - Fairbanks There were no stated objections to the named individual. However, this does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the appointment during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Ward, Miller. SB 108 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 108 An Act relating to the disposal of state land by lottery and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 108(RES) An Act relating to the disposal of state land and interests in state land; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Torgerson, Leman, Green. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. Fiscal notes for the bill published today from Department of Natural Resources (2). Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3028 SB 236 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 236 An Act extending the termination date of the Citizens Advisory Commission on Federal Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date and recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 2806. Signing do pass: Senator Pearce, Cochair, Senators Phillips, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Adams, Donley. Previous fiscal note. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 298 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 298 An Act relating to the regulation of commercial vehicles; relating to the temporary registration of out-of-state commercial vehicles; relating to registration fees for commercial vehicles; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 298(TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Halford, Lincoln, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken. Fiscal notes for the bill published today from Department of Administration, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from Department of Administration. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 348 SENATE BILL NO. 348 BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3029 SB 348 An Act relating to rights of conscience protection for persons who directly or indirectly provide or perform health care services. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Karla Reda, BP Teacher of Excellence Representative(s) Ogan Senator(s) Green, Halford, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Donley, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly Honoring - Bill OHara, Dan Healy and Jeff Moore Senator(s) Green, Halford, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Donley, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly Representative(s) Ogan In Memoriam - Mike Hoseth Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Halford, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Eileen Maxie Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Anna Pavila Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3030 In Memoriam - Fanny Ingyuaq Panigkaq Simon Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Katie Hansen Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Nick O. Ashepak Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Polly W. Henry Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Sassa Alexandria Wallona Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Wassallie Kiartsimairia George, Sr. Representative(s) Ivan Senator(s) Hoffman, Adams, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly In Memoriam - Melvin M. Quakenbush Representative(s) Kelly Senator(s) Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Halford, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly, Miller In Memoriam - Walt Pedersen Representative(s) Davis Senator(s) Torgerson, Wilken, Lincoln, Pearce, Leman, Parnell, Taylor, Kelly, Ward 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3031 Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, 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 In Memoriam - Curtis L. Kutil Representative(s) Rokeberg, Hanley Senator(s) Pearce, Donley, Taylor, Kelly, Lincoln Senator Halford, 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. Unfinished Business HB 373 President Miller added a Transportation Committee referral to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 373(RES) An Act making changes to the Forest Resources and Practices Act; classifying anadromous streams and tributaries; relating to the designation of riparian areas; establishing buffers and slope stability standards on certain streams; and requiring retention of low value timber along certain water bodies where prudent. The bill was referred to the Resources and Transportation Committees. 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3032 Adjournment Senator Halford, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 30, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1998 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3033 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 27 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> MAR 30 MONDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 01 WEDNESDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 03 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 27 FRIDAY 8:00 AM -- TIME CHANGE -- + SB 334STATE TRAINING PROGRAMS/HUMAN RES.COUNCIL + SB 236CITIZENS ADVISORY COM ON FED AREAS IN AK + SB 332STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION + SB 233ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD + SB 263SECONDARY ROADS + SB 264AID FOR MUNICIPAL ROAD MAINTENANCE <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3034 FINANCE MAR 28 SATURDAY 9:00 AM + <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING + SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (CAPITAL) MAR 31 TUESDAY 9:00 AM + SB 299WELL TEST FLARES & NONROAD ENGINES + SB 218CRIMES OF MURDER & CHILD MURDERS + SB 314MUNICIPAL FEEDER VESSEL AUTHORITIES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> MAR 31 TUESDAY 1:00 PM SUBCOMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE: 3 MIN. TIME LIMIT ANCHORAGE, GLENNALLEN, HOMER, KENAI, MAT-SU + SJR 42CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RE MARRIAGE MAR 31 TUESDAY 7:00 PM SUBCOMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE: 3 MIN. TIME LIMIT CORDOVA, JUNEAU, KETCHIKAN, WRANGELL, PETERSBURG, SITKA, SEWARD, KODIAK, TOK, VALDEZ, WHITTIER, UNALASKA, YAKUTAT + SJR 42CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RE MARRIAGE APR 01 WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM SUBCOMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE: 3 MIN. TIME LIMIT BARROW, BETHEL, DELTA JUNCTION, DILLINGHAM, FAIRBANKS, KOTZEBUE, NOME, UNALAKLEET AND OTHER VOLUNTEER SITES NOT PREVIOUSLY HEARD + SJR 42CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RE MARRIAGE APR 02 THURSDAY 9:00 AM + SB 347PROGRAM RECEIPTS + SB 242FORFEIT GOOD TIME OF SOME SEX OFFENDERS + SJR 42CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RE MARRIAGE <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3035 FINANCE APR 03 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW-UNIVERSITY, TEACHER TRAINING FINAL REVIEW-GOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> APR 04 SATURDAY 9:00 AM + <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING + SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (CAPITAL) APR 06 MONDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENTAL WORK SESSION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Y2K FINAL REVIEW: DNR PROGRAMS APR 07 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 182CHARTER SCHOOL ESTABLISHMENT & OPERATION SB 246HARBORVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER SB 345APPORTIONMENT OF BUSINESS INCOME <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> SB 256REDUCE ROYALTY ON COOK INLET OIL & GAS <PENDING REFERRAL> APR 08 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SJR 35CONST AM: PARTICIPATION IN ABORTION <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> APR 08 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM HB 234ABORTIONS UNDER GENERAL RELIEF PROGRAM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 27 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3036 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES MAR 30 MONDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 01 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM SB 253MEDICAL ASST FOR CERTAIN DISABLED PERSON SB 203PHONICS CURRICULUM <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> APR 03 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 237COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT HCR 25STEP FAMILY DAY <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 27 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- + SB 329INVESTMENT CLUB LICENSE EXEMPTION APSIN INVESTIGATION HEARING-REPORT OF COUNSEL <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> MAR 30 MONDAY 1:45 PM -- TIME CHANGE -- -- RESCHEDULED FROM 03/27 -- + SB 329INVESTMENT CLUB LICENSE EXEMPTION + HB 321UNIFORM PRUDENT INVESTOR ACT APSIN INVESTIGATION HEARING-REPORT OF COUNSEL <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 01 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + SB 297BREAST-FEEDING IN PUBLIC PLACE + SB 319ARBITRATION <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> APR 03 FRIDAY 1:30 PM + SB 216CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUAL PREDATORS + HB 310UTILIZATION OF GROUNDFISH <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3037 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 31 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + SB 232ELECTRONIC RECORDS; RECORD REQUIREMENTS + HB 231REGULATION OF SNOWMOBILES <BILL PREVIOUSLY HEARD> + HB 178UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE:LETTERS OF CREDIT APR 02 THURSDAY 1:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> + SB 202MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE + SB 283AUTOMOBILE CIVIL LIABILITY + SB 160DENTAL RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 27 FRIDAY 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> MAR 30 MONDAY 3:30 PM HJR 51SUPPORT H.R. 2924 HB 285POINT SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL FISH VIOLATION + SB 330LOCATING UNDERGROUND FACILITIES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> APR 01 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM SB 40DISCRETE SALMON STOCK MGMT AND ASSESSMENT HB 373FOREST RESOURCES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> APR 03 FRIDAY 3:30 PM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 30 MONDAY 4:00 PM SB 236CITIZENS ADVISORY COM ON FED AREAS IN AK SB 304REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES & HWYS HB 53LEASE-PURCHASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY HB 199COMMUNITY PROPERTY 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3038 STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 31 TUESDAY 3:30 PM + HB 206PERS FOR VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS + HB 362AIRPORT MILITARY LOUNGES APR 02 THURSDAY 3:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 31 TUESDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED APR 02 THURSDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION BUTROVICH RM 205 APR 02 THURSDAY 8:00 AM OVERVIEW OF THE FY 99 BUDGET PROPOSAL ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 31 TUESDAY 2:30 PM PERFORMANCE MEASURES, INCREMENT AND DECREMENT CHANGES, STAFFING LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS, PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES ---------------------------------------- COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS BELTZ RM 211 MAR 31 TUESDAY 8:00 AM OVERVIEWS OF THE DEPT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS PROPOSED FY 99 BUDGET ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3039 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 31 TUESDAY 4:30 PM JOINT MEETING WITH THE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BUDGET ---------------------------------------- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 30 MONDAY 3:30 PM + OVERVIEW OF FY 99 OPERATING BUDGET ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 APR 02 THURSDAY 1:30 PM DEPT OF EDUCATION FY 99 OPERATING BUDGET ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME FAHRENKAMP RM 203 APR 03 FRIDAY 8:00 AM FY 99 DEPT OF FISH AND GAME OPERATING BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE PROPOSAL APR 08 WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM FY 99 DEPT OF FISH AND GAME OPERATING BUDGET PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES BELTZ RM 211 MAR 30 MONDAY 7:30 AM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET OVERVIEW APR 03 FRIDAY 7:30 AM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3040 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES LABOR SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 30 MONDAY 10:00 AM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ---------------------------------------- LAW SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 02 THURSDAY 3:00 PM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OPERATING BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE PROPOSAL APR 07 TUESDAY 3:00 PM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OPERATING BUDGET PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE SENATE FINANCE 532 APR 07 TUESDAY 4:00 PM FY 99 LEGISLATURE BUDGET, SUBCOMMITTEE PROPOSAL, PUBLIC COMMENT AND CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS BUTROVICH RM 205 MAR 30 MONDAY 1:30 PM MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY BUTROVICH RM 205 MAR 31 TUESDAY 4:00 PM OVERVIEW OF FY 99 OPERATING BUDGET REQUEST AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ---------------------------------------- REVENUE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 31 TUESDAY 8:00 AM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OPERATING BUDGET PERMANENT FUND CORPORATION BRU 1998-03-27 Senate Journal Page 3041 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES REVENUE APR 02 THURSDAY 8:00 AM FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OPERATING BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE PROPOSAL APR 07 TUESDAY 8:00 AM FAHRENKAMP RM 203 FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OPERATING BUDGET PUBLIC COMMENT AND SUBCOMMITTEE CLOSEOUT ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA CAPITOL RM 106 MAR 27 FRIDAY 8:00 AM SENATE AND HOUSE FINANCE UNIVERSITY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUTROVICH RM 205 APR 03 FRIDAY 12:00 PM LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 APR 01 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM INHALANT ABUSE TRAINING