Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-04-30 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3615 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:20 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Parnell was absent. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Parnell be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Parnell was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Father Jerome Cwiklinski of St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy. Thou didst preserve the human race from the deluge, O Lord, by instructing Noah to build the Ark. Thou didst grant the infant Moses refuge from Pharaohs decree, by hiding him in an ark of reeds upon the water. In the fullness of time, O Master, Thou didst sanctify the waters and walked upon them. Thou didst deign to have simple fishermen and mariners as Thy holy Disciples and Apostles, and when they ventured forth with Thee upon the sea Thou didst rebuke the stormy wind, and command the waves of sea to be still. Be pleased now also to sail with those who work in or go out onto the seas in fishing boats, trawlers, cruise ships, ferries, tugs, barges, pleasure craft, military cutters, float planes, and all manner of vessels. Allay every violent wind and tempest; and raise up special and timely winds for prosperous voyages, be Thyself ever unto those sailors a pilot, and a saving, tranquil haven. And as Thou didst 3615 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3616 save Peter from drowning, so also, in Thy holy compassion deliver them from every assault of the enemy, whether manifest through unseasonable weather, contrary seas, or their own folly. Protect them by Thine omnipotent right hand; and graciously vouchsafe that they may return in peace, health, and happiness, having accomplished their purpose and good undertaking. Let them, in turn, practice good stewardship of the resources they enjoy. For Thou art the Savior, and Deliverer, and Bestower of all good things, both heavenly and earthly, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. CHRIST IS RISEN! Senator Halford led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor SB 261 Message dated and received April 29 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR 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. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3617 SB 261 Chapter 16, SLA 1998 Effective Date: 4/30/98 Messages from the House HJR 53 Message dated April 29 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53, thus adopting: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 am S Relating to support for federal legislation providing for the continuation of the University of Alaska by the conveyance of federal land to the university. HB 334 Message dated April 29 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) am An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a peace officer or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a member of the armed services, a peace officer, or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date. (technical title change) Message dated April 29 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 313 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3618 HB 313 An Act relating to preventive maintenance programs required for certain state grants; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 383 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to expected deaths that occur at home. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 252 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 252 An Act relating to paternity establishment and child support; relating to the crimes of criminal nonsupport and aiding the nonpayment of child support; and amending Rule 37(b)(2)(D), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(RES) An Act relating to paternity establishment and support orders; relating to social security numbers gathered under federal requirements relating to child support enforcement; relating to the crime of criminal nonsupport; requiring a court to order parties involved in child custody or visitation matters to attend an educational presentation about mediation; relating to divorces, dissolutions, and actions to declare a marriage void; and providing for an effective date. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3619 SB 252 Signing amend: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Torgerson, Green, Lincoln. Signing no recommendation: Senator Leman. Previous indeterminate and zero fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 272 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 272 An Act relating to children in need of aid matters and proceedings; relating to murder of children, criminally negligent homicide, kidnapping, criminal nonsupport, the crime of indecent exposure, and the crime of endangering the welfare of a child; relating to registration of certain sex offenders; relating to sentencing for certain crimes involving child victims; relating to the state medical examiner and reviews of child fatalities; relating to teacher certification and convictions of crimes involving child victims; relating to access, confidentiality, and release of certain information concerning the care of children, child abuse and neglect, and child fatalities; authorizing the Department of Health and Social Services to enter into an interstate compact concerning adoption and medical assistance for certain children with special needs; authorizing the establishment of a multidisciplinary child protection team to review reports of child abuse or neglect; relating to immunity from liability for certain state actions concerning matters involving child protection and fatality reviews and children in need of aid; relating to persons required to report suspected child abuse or neglect; relating to foster care placement and to payment for children in foster and other care and the waiver of certain foster care requirements; relating to the access to certain criminal justice information and licensure of certain child care facilities; amending Rule 218, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; amending Rules 1, 3, 15, 18, and 19, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3620 SB 272 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(HES) An Act relating to children-in-need-of-aid matters and proceedings; relating to child abuse and neglect; relating to kidnapping and the crime of endangering the welfare of a child; relating to sentencing for certain crimes involving a child; relating to the state medical examiner and reviews of child fatalities; relating to access, confidentiality, and release of certain information concerning the care of children, child abuse and neglect, and child fatalities; authorizing the Department of Health and Social Services to enter into an interstate compact concerning adoption and medical assistance for certain children with special needs; relating to the review of cases involving certain children who are in the custody of the state; authorizing the establishment of multidisciplinary child protection teams and relating to their duties; relating to persons required to report suspected child abuse or neglect; relating to foster care placement and foster care licensing; relating to access to certain criminal justice information and licensure of certain child care facilities; relating to determinations of child custody and visitation in situations involving domestic violence; amending Rule 218, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; amending the Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules; and providing for an effective date. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing do pass: Senator Ellis. Signing do not pass: Senator Ward. Signing amend: Senator Leman. Previous indeterminate fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 340 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 340 An Act relating to the University of Alaska and university land, and authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state land and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 340(RES) 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3621 SB 340 Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senators Taylor, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Torgerson. Signing amend: Senator Green. Fiscal notes for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Natural Resources (2), University of Alaska. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 348 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 348 An Act relating to rights of conscience protection for persons who directly or indirectly provide or perform health care services and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(JUD) An Act relating to certain rights of conscience protection for persons who directly or indirectly provide or perform health services. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Parnell, Pearce. Signing do pass: Senator Miller. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 354 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 354 An Act relating to wills, intestacy, nonprobate transfers, and trusts; and amending Rule 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure. Signing do pass: Senator Leman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Mackie, Hoffman. Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Law. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3622 SB 358 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 358 An Act relating to disclosure of the use of state funds related to personnel records. Signing do pass: Senators Sharp, Pearce, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Phillips, Adams, Torgerson. Zero fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 144 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 144(FIN) An Act relating to the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to charge fees; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 144(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Halford, Chair, Senator Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Torgerson, Taylor, Green. Fiscal note information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 239 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 239(FIN) An Act relating to the liability of motor fuel dealers for payment of tax imposed on certain credit transactions involving motor fuel sales or transfers that become worthless debts or on sales or transfers to persons who declare bankruptcy; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 239(TRA) 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3623 HB 239 Signing no recommendation: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Halford, Lincoln, Green. Signing do not pass: Senator Wilken. Previous House indeterminate fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 367 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 367 am An Act relating to part-time public school students; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 367(HES) Signing amend: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Ward, Green, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. Previous House indeterminate fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 373 The Transportation Committee considered 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 and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 373(TRA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Ward, Chair, Senators Halford, Lincoln, Wilken. Signing do pass: Senator Green. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3624 HB 373 Previous House and Senate zero fiscal notes apply to the Senate Committee Substitute. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SR 2 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2 Requesting Bruce M. Botelho, Attorney General of the State of Alaska, to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate possible security and other violations in connection with World Plus, Inc. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Judiciary Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SR 3 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3 Requesting Bruce M. Botelho, Attorney General of the State of Alaska, to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the possible misuse of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senator Parnell. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. Zero fiscal note published today from the Senate Judiciary Committee. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 2 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to repeal of regulations by the legislature. Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Miller, Pearce. Signing no recommendation: Senator Parnell. Signing do not pass: Senator Ellis. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3625 HJR 2 Previous House fiscal note. The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 356 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 356 An Act relating to treatment under legislative standards of conduct of campaign contributions to legislators during a legislative session; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 50 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote certain classics or sweepstakes; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senator Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. HB 484 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 484 An Act exempting services of certain sports officials at amateur sporting events from coverage under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Taylor. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. Recess Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:36 a.m. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3626 After Recess The Senate reconvened at 12:35 p.m. SB 319 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 319(L&C) An Act relating to arbitration; amending Rules 57(a) and 77(g), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 319(RLS) Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Duncan, Taylor, Leman. Previous zero fiscal note applies to the committee substitute. The bill is on todays calendar. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House HB 325 Message dated April 30 was read, stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendments to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendments, namely: 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3627 HB 325 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(FIN) am S An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Hanley, Chair Representative Therriault Representative Grussendorf Senator Taylor moved that the Senate recede from its amendments and recommended the body vote no. Senator Duncan called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: Shall the Senate Recede from its Amendments to CSHB 325(FIN) am (brf sup maj fld)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Parnell and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3628 HB 325 Senator Pearce, Chair Senator Sharp Senator Adams The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 326 Message dated April 30 was read, stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendments to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendments, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(FIN) am S An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Hanley, Chair Representative Therriault Representative Grussendorf Senator Taylor moved that the Senate recede from its amendments and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate recede from its amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3629 HB 326 Shall the Senate recede from its Amendments to CSHB 326(FIN)? YEAS: 0 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Parnell and so, the Senate failed to recede. The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House: Senator Pearce, Chair Senator Sharp Senator Adams The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 356 SENATE BILL NO. 356 An Act relating to treatment under legislative standards of conduct of campaign contributions to legislators during a legislative session; and providing for an effective date 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. 356 was read the third time. Senator Mackie offered Title Amendment No. 1: 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3630 SB 356 Page 1, lines 1 - 2: Delete treatment under legislative standards of conduct of campaign contributions to legislators during a legislative session Insert legislative standards of conduct Senator Mackie moved for the adoption of Title Amendment No. 1. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Title Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Duncan lifted the call. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 356(title am) be held in third reading to the May 1 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of House Bills HB 50 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote certain classics or sweepstakes; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, lines 5 - 11: Delete "A permittee may use broadcasting to promote, but not conduct, a charitable gaming activity permitted under this chapter other than bingo, pull-tab games, raffles and lotteries, and contests of skill. Prior to commencing the broadcasting, a permittee using broadcasting under this subsection shall notify the department in writing of the type of broadcasting to be used, what is planned for the broadcasting, and when the broadcasting is to be conducted." Page 1, line 14, through page 2, line 2: Delete "bingo, pull-tab games, raffles and lotteries, or contests of skill ¦CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITY UNDER THIS CHAPTERá." 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3631 HB 50 Insert "a charitable gaming activity under this chapter except that a person may use broadcasting to promote a fish derby or a type of classic or sweepstakes defined in AS05.15.690." Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Duncan objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 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. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) am S was read the third time. Senator Halford called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) am S An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote certain classics or sweepstakes; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 50(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 8 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor Excused: Parnell Sharp changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Taylor changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) am S failed. Senator Mackie gave notice of reconsideration. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3632 HB 484 HOUSE BILL NO. 484 An Act exempting services of certain sports officials at amateur sporting events from coverage under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 484 was read the third time. The question being: Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 484 An Act exempting services of certain sports officials at amateur sporting events from coverage under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 484 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Parnell Mackie changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 484 passed the Senate. 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3633 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 319 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 319(L&C) An Act relating to arbitration; amending Rules 57(a) and 77(g), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date was before the Senate in third reading on reconsideration. Senator Kelly moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being the Rules Committee Substitute. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Kelly, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 3626. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 319(RLS) was adopted and read the second time. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 319(RLS) was automatically in third reading on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 319(RLS) An Act relating to arbitration; amending Rules 57(a) and 77(g), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 319(RLS) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date Court Rule Changes YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Lincoln, Pearce Excused: Parnell and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 319(RLS) passed the Senate on reconsideration. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3634 SB 319 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. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the Court Rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Jerry and Mary Holmstrom Senator(s) Taylor, Pearce, Wilken, Duncan, Leman, Parnell, Lincoln, Sharp, Green, Kelly, Mackie, Hoffman Honoring - United Way of the Tanana Valley Representative(s) Brice Senator(s) Wilken, Miller, Sharp, Pearce, Duncan, Lincoln, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Mackie, Hoffman Honoring - Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School, SB 265, The Moose Bill Representative(s) Hodgins, Davis, Phillips Senator(s) Torgerson, Ward, Pearce, Wilken, Duncan, Leman, Parnell, Lincoln, Taylor, Kelly, Mackie, Hoffman Honoring - Dr. William C. Gasaway Senator(s) Sharp, Wilken, Miller, Pearce, Duncan, Leman, Parnell, Lincoln, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Mackie, Hoffman In Memoriam - Marie J. Schuerch Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Adams, Pearce, Wilken, Duncan, Leman, Lincoln, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Mackie, Hoffman 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3635 In Memoriam - Hjalmar Savikko Representative(s) Elton, Hudson Senator(s) Duncan, Pearce, Wilken, Leman, Lincoln, Sharp, Green, Taylor, Kelly, Mackie, Hoffman 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 HB 199 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(JUD) An Act relating to the property, transactions, and obligations of spouses; relating to the augmented estate; amending Rule 301, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 404 Senator Halford requested that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(RLS) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(RLS) 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 for certain noncommercial pick-up trucks and vans; and providing for an effective date pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3636 HB 404 SCS CSHB 404(RLS) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Parnell and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(RLS) 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. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 319 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 319(RLS) An Act relating to arbitration; amending Rules 57(a) and 77(g), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3637 HB 404 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(RLS) 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 for certain noncommercial pick-up trucks and vans; and providing for an effective date was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 240 SENATE BILL NO. 240(title am)(reengrossed) An Act repealing the tax on punchboards and certain coin-operated devices; and providing for an effective date was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:20 a.m., April 30, 1998. Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 1, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:57 p.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate April 1998 1998-04-30 Senate Journal Page 3638 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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